Communist party trial opens in Moscow style overthrow claim
Eleven defendants face federal charges in a New York courtroom as government argues the Communist party aims to trigger a national revolution through secret classes and a hidden national board. Dennis, the party's general secretary, defends the group as defending political beliefs, while prosecutors outline a 1945 program leading to violent overthrow. The judge limits broad political discussion during opening statements.
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Reds Send Shield Wall To World Peace Conference
An unnamed spokesman claims a Russian Police delegate and an MVD agent are in New York to protect Shostakovich and others from anti contacts at a World Peace conference. The Americans for Intellectual Freedom accuses the gathering of Communist alignment and plans protests. The event, sponsored by the National Arts and Sciences, opens Friday with opposition slated for Saturday.
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Robbers Target Parker Pen Factory Raid In Wisconsin
In Le Wis on March 21 masked men raided the Parker Pen plant in Janesville. They reportedly escaped with 20 000 pens valued at about 100 000 dollars and injured a guard with a leg wound during the break in. Local police pursue leads as the incident shocks the community.
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Parker Pen Company
Janesville
Broderick
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Weather Tonight Showers and Colder Soon Kansas City
The forecast for Kansas City and vicinity calls for showers tonight and a drop in temperature with lows near 35 degrees. Tomorrow will be clearing and colder with a high around the mid 40s. Humidity readings and barometer details are listed, along with river and lake levels and precipitation totals.
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Kansas City
Lake of the Ozarks
Walt Ditzen Finds Fun in Underdogs Not Sports
Cartoonist Walt Ditzen says he does not play or emphasize sports in his Fan Pare strip. He prefers humor built on people and underdogs, not star athletes, explaining he aims to have fun through simple gags and relatable characters. He also notes his wife knows little about golf and that his audience often overestimates how easy his work is.
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Ditzen’s Cartoon Routine Delivers Six Week Ahead Strips
Glenview resident Ditzen sketches for 106 papers six weeks before publication. He prepares for football seasons by consulting last year’s pages, notes his eraser rule, and juggles mood with a baby at home. He started in 1946 after seven years with the National Safety Council and spoke at the Advertising & Sales Executive club.
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Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City
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Navy battleship Iowa to join mothball fleet at Hunter’s Point
The 45,000 ton battleship Iowa will tie up at Hunter’s Point naval shipyard in San Francisco on Thursday to join the mothball fleet. The ship is on active duty status as of March 21 and is set to be retired from service.
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Big Gifts To Jewish Funds Lead Drive Boost
Washington March 21 AP Two major gifts totaling 750000 boost the United Jewish Appeal campaign. Henry Morgenthau Jr says Abraham Mazers 500000 gift is the largest single contribution. Charles Fruchtman adds 250000.
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United Jewish Appeal
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Abraham Mazer
New York
Charles Fruchtman
Toledo
Condition of Mauled St. Louis Boy Remains Dangerous
Donald Carey, 13, remains in dangerous condition at City hospital after a mauling by two polar bears Saturday in St. Louis.
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Donald Carey
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King George Shows Gain After Foot Operation
Doctors report improved circulation in King George VI's right foot. He may get out of bed for part of each day as he recovers, with progress noted after recent operation in London.
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Mrs B L Hupp Admitted After Facial Parotid Infection
Mrs B L Hupp of 808 West Meyer boulevard was admitted to St Luke's hospital yesterday with an infection of the parotid gland on the side of her face. Her husband, Mr Hupp, is chairman of the Sunshine Biscuits board.
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St. Luke's Hospital
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Sunshine Biscuits, Inc
Senate urged to speed rent control action
Washington March 21 AP Senate pressed to speed action on a rent control bill to extend controls beyond March 31. Democratic leader Lucas urged focus and threatened night sessions if progress lagged.
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Envoy to Korea Named Muccio Nominated by Truman
President Truman nominated John J. Muccio of Rhode Island to be ambassador to the Republic of Korea. Muccio currently serves as the President's special representative in Korea.
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Rhode Island
Truman
Washington
Republic of Korea
Muccio
Korea
Wabash Strikers Urged to Return to Work
A three member presidential fact finding board opened hearings in St Louis urging Wabash operating employees on strike since last Tuesday to return to work while a dispute study proceeds. Wabash counsel and the Utah Supreme Court chief justice chair said strikers should resume duties. Union reps said they would consider the request.
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R. J. McDonough
Utah Supreme Court
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Wabash Lays Off 190 Nonoperating Workers
The Wabash railroad reduced staff by 190 nonoperating personnel after a train crews strike that began last Tuesday. Today eleven staff remained across the passenger office freight office and North Kansas City shops and division office.
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Fear of Truman Woe at Home Prompted Seizure of Films
President Truman says photo sessions in bathing trunks aid safety at home. White House aides seized informal pictures from Key West vacation after Mrs. Truman objected to a Bermuda style bath suit image. Newsreels and stills were surrendered with some negatives destroyed.
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White House News Photographers Association
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White House
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Key West
Bermuda
Weather turns cooler with showers and a light frost likely
Showery conditions persist this evening then clear and colder tomorrow with a low near 35 and a high in the middle 50s by Wednesday. Forecaster H L Jacobson calls the cooldown brief as rain totals reach about 0.18 inches at the Municipal Air Terminal and a dawn shower adds 0.01.
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Municipal Air Terminal
Stone Thrown Through Window At Happy Landing Tavern
Police report a stone was thrown through a front window of the Happy Landing tavern located at 606 West Fourteenth Street. Emphasizes a vandalism incident with no injuries or suspects provided.
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West Fourteenth Street
Four Boys Held After Milwaukee Teen Girl Murder Suspicion
Four teenage boys were booked on suspicion of murder after the body of 16 year old Patricia Birmingham was found by firemen. Police believe she was killed by someone she knew. A rifle and pistol were found at one boy’s home amid a burglary motif. The bodies of Patricia Birmingham and Florence Wynne were found near the same location.
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Truman Aroused by Real Estate Group Fight on Housing
President Truman reacts to a housing and rent program battle waged by a major real estate group. Officials debate policy changes and potential impacts on landlords and renters amid rising housing costs.
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Truman Scolds Real Estate Lobby On Housing Drive
President Truman charged the real estate lobby with opposing his housing and rent control program and predicted passage of broad housing measures including urban renewal. He told 600 mayors the two branches are working together for the nation's good and urged action on tax reform, public health, and slum clearance while avoiding dictation claims.
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Plea for Musil Officials of Philharmonic
Officials of the Philharmonic appeal for aid in telegrams sent to 102 firms and individuals raising funds for Musil. The telegrams urge support to sustain the orchestra amid financial strain and appeal to patrons and businesses for immediate contributions.
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Kansas City Philharmonic seeks $35,000 to avert disbanding
A drive to save the financially troubled Kansas City Philharmonic begins with telegrams sent to 102 individuals and firms pledging to raise about $35,000 by April 1. The effort includes contributions from performers and local institutions, plus renewed season ticket sales, as the orchestra faces possible shutdown and potential impact on 40,000 schoolchildren. Aimed at securing next season commitments, the campaign also features a Hotel Muehlebach board meeting and a forthcoming 300-signature letter push.
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Fight Move by VA Kansas City Delegation Protests Hospital Cut
The Kansas City VA delegation protests a proposed hospital budget cut before the Senate group. Lawmakers urge preservation of services and request reconsideration of the reduction impacting veterans programs.
Kansas City push for full staff at VA hospital plan
A Kansas City delegation led by Mayor Kemp pressed a Senate subcommittee to maintain 745 beds rather than cut to 500 at the veterans hospital. Doctors Rex Diveley and Arthur Altringer pledged to staff a larger facility with local medical talent as part of a consultant group to ensure quality care.
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Job total 60 million expected by June
Washington March 21 AP top government economist Frank Clague said chances are good that employment will reach 60 million this year. He warned a recession if it fails. Unemployment may rise to 3.75 million in March from 3.2 million in February.
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Frank Clague
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Delay Hiss Trial Perjury Hearing Resumes April First
Judge Simon H Rifkind adjourned the Alger Hiss perjury trial until April 11 after agreement by both sides. The former State Department official remains indicted by a spy probe grand jury. The brief adjournment allows further proceedings in the federal case in New York.
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