Kansas City Men Refuse Answers On Racing Wires
Kansas City witnesses Pane Lococo and Eddie Osadehey refused to answer questions about a Kansas City gambling network supplying racing news to bookmakers. They testified before a Senate Commerce Subcommittee amid a broader probe into organized crime and betting rings.
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Kansas City
Washington
Wreir Racing News
Pane Lococo
Eddie “Spicz” Osadehey
Charles Gargotte
Kansas, City
Senate Commerce
Commerce
Subcom
Allee
Senate
Senate Judiciary
Barkley
Tares
Einner
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Metauver
Four Gate City Brothers Held In Robbery Here
Four Gate City brothers Edward Lunsford Oaks Emmett Lee Oaks Eurene Franklin Oaks and Jack Oaks were held in the city jail on robbery charges for the April 22 attack on Bill Davis at his Is land Street car. Davis said one assailant asked for a cigarette before the men struck him and stole $37. Preliminary hearing set for 4 p.m. Moray. Bonds set at 1500 each. Sheriff Bill Pendleton had arrested the suspects who waived extradition and came to Kingsport voluntarily.
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Gate City
Tamesday
Bill Davis
Minton Street
Edward Lunsford Oaks
Emmett Lee Oaks
Eurene Franklin Oaks
Jack Oaks
Moray
Carl White
Scott
Bill Pendleton
Kingsport
Willmly
Davis
Island Street
J. M
Jim) Broyles
John Martin
Alabama Democrats hold edge amid primary returns
Birmingham news reports Democrats maintained a firmer grip on Alabama party machinery in the 1952 primary as incomplete results show regulars with at least 37 of 72 executive committee seats to 26 for the States Rights faction. Senator Lister Hill widened his lead for renomination, defeating Lawrence McNeil 156,985 to 93,236 with 2,195 of 3,505 boxes counted.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Lister Hill
Lawrence McNeil
Birm- Inehram
Hill
McNeil
Sister All
Senate
Fugitive Costner Plans Surrender After Clemency Plea
The News Sentinel reports fugitive Emaxville Isaac A Costmer, alias Costner, facing a 10 year federal sentence, plans to surrender if clemency petitions fail. In a letter to a Knoxville friend, the 54 year old Cocke County man said he would “give myself up” if needed and noted he was one of four men convicted in a $146,000 Charlotte mail truck heist.
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Isaac A
Eke
Costmer
Charlotte
MacArthur Rebukes Russian Claim On Jap Bases
General MacArthur rejected a Russian demand for explanations on reconstruction of former Japanese naval and air assets. He said Okinawa is not under international control and that US and British bases will remain as long as occupation lasts, maintained for security and readiness. The message addressed Russian concerns about Allied occupation policies and Japan’s supervision.
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MacArthur
Tokyo
Japan
Kuama Derevyanka
Toman
Mela Oo
Okinawa
United States
Derevyarnke
Par Eastern Commission
He Tlunthr
Drivers Strike Paralyzes Greyhound Buses in Southeast
Greyhound service from Nashville to Jacksonville halted as drivers walked out amid claims of Nazi-like discipline. Hundreds of passengers stranded nationwide. union officials distance from walkout though drivers are AFL and related locals. Chattanooga and Lexington reports describe scattered idle lines and hotel gatherings.
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Chattarooga
Tenn
Greyhound
Nashville
Jacksonville
Umlem
AFL
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway and Motor Coah
AL Lexington
Guy Huguelot
Chattanooga
Two Found Dead In SW Virginia Tragedy Stuns Clintwood
Clintwood Virginia reports a man with two prior prison terms for assault and a 65 year old woman were found dead in an isolated Dickenson County home. Coroner Dr RL Phipps termed murder and suicide as a man shot himself with a 12 gauge shotgun in the dwelling four miles east of Nora. The woman and man were not seen since Sunday and discovered Wednesday evening when neighbors checked the property after hearing reports. The shotgun lay in the man’s hand and a violent scene was found in the kitchen.
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Clintwood
RL. Phipps
Phipps
Mary Counts
Harvey Ball
T Earge
Nora
Dickenson
Ball
Miss. Counts
Street Scenes In Kingsport After Clean-Up Campaign
A young woman, a clerk at a furniture and appliance store, hosted eight dinner guests at her home and saved time by using an oven from a store display stove. An observer joked about writing an apology but not knowing how to spell it. Kingsport streets show a tidy, cautious mood following a cleanup drive.
Committee Votes Unanimously For Draft Extension
Washington reports the House Armed Services Committee approved a two year extension of the draft by 9 to 0 leading to an immediate House vote. The plan requires all males 16 to 26 in the United States to register and undergo a fitness exam if the Selective Service Act is extended. Defense leaders voiced support, citing readiness for possible mobilization.
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Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Congress
Vinson
D-Gay
House
United
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs
Bradley
Gambling Raid Spurs Probe Of Noted Bookies And Officials
A Manhattan district attorney raid on Frank Erickson’s HQ uncovered connections to major gambling figures including J. J. Carroll of St. Louis and extended inquiries to New Jersey and Cliffside Park. Affidavits show Erickson’s accounts tied to Carroll and calls to Erickson’s New Jersey address. Court actions seek to recover records seized from Erickson’s Park Avenue offices amid constitutional challenge challenges.
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New York
Attornney
Frank Erickson
Billion-Dollar Chrysler Strike Settled By New 3-Year Contract
A three year contract ends a billion-dollar Chrysler strike as labor and management reach a settlement. The accord preserves key wage and benefit terms while allowing production to resume with new concessions and unspecified modifications to worker schedules. The agreement signals a return to normal operations after months of disrupted output across major plants in the Midwest.
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Chrysler
Sullivan County GOP Convention in Blountville Thursday
Delegates from Sullivan County's 32 precincts meet at the courthouse in Blountville Thursday at 7 30 p m to nominate GOP candidates for 10 county offices from sheriff to general sessions judge. Ten offices to be filled with six nominees announced. major interest in the sheriff race between A J Ham Burd and newcomer Paul B Bellamy. Other candidates include Otis L Pendleton and W Nuckolls.
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Republicam
Sullivan County
Blountville
GOP
W. ¥. Nuckolls
Market declines on Chrysler amid early strike settlement
New York market reports show Chrysler common stock slipping after a day-old strike settlement. An opening deal for 2,500 shares at about 6 percent gave way to a drop, with prices dipping toward the 87 percent mark while the rest of the market generally rose, aside from radio television issues.
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New York
Chrysler
Ita
Moss
Radio-Televisiom
President Truman Sees Lower Defense Budget Ahead
President Truman said he is not worried by the cold war and expects a smaller defense budget next year. He claimed the situation is better than in 1946 and expressed optimism for peace. His remarks followed a question about Senator Tydings who warned of possible renewed dangers.
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Washington
Truman
Senator Tydings
Dmad
Rotary Club
Tydings
Senate Armed Services Committee
Economist Remington Affirms Loyalty Amid Inquiry
Washington reports that economist William W. Remington told the House Un American Activities Committee he has never supported communism. Remington, a 12 year Commerce Department economist, denied any disloyalty as new loyalty inquiry begins, noting his prior suspension and reinstatement after review. He offered no specifics on evidence cited by Chairman Weed.
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Washington
William W. Remington
Trn
Commerce Department
House UN- American Activities Committee
Loyalty Review Board
Weed
D-Ga
House Committee
Remington
Wartkme Navy
Tennessee Valley Authority
Smathers Victory Sparks Debate In Florida Primary
In Florida's Democratic primary Smathers defeated Pepper by a wide margin with 382,940 to 319,178 votes as only 10 precincts remained. Smathers called it a victory of liberalism over radicalism while Pepper thanked supporters. Taft weighed in on labor's role, CIO's Eroll warned of nationwide tactics, and party officials pledged resources to oppose Old Guard Republicans. Alabama and Ohio also noted in telegrams as party factions clash over leadership and upcoming runoffs.
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George Smathers
Claude Pepper
Flatita
Smathers
Movida
Taft
Ohio
Jack Eroll
CIO Political Action Committee
Florida
Washington
Boyle
Pepper
Joseph
McCarthy Alleges Atomic Secrets Transferred to Russia
Senator McCarthy said two witnesses would testify Amerasia Magazine associates collected andtransmuted atomic secrets for the Soviet Union as early as 1945. He named Frank Bielaski, ex OSS agent, and said Bielaski would testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee while Bielaski was questioned behind closed doors.
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Washington
McCarthy
Semateinvestigators
Amerasiz
Russia
MrCarthy
Wisconsin
Repuis- Uran
State Department
Soviet Union
Sie Mentis
Japan
Frank Bielaski
Office of Strategic Services
Bielaski
Senate
Foruga
McCarthys
AFL Political Front Big Item For Meeting
The American Federation of Labor executive council plans a Philadelphia session next week to consider a unified labor front in political action. Leaders expect the 300000-member International Association of Machinists, which left the AFL four years ago, to reaffiliate during the meetings. The spring events also include the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor convention at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel.
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Philadelphia
American Federation of Labor
AFT
Inter- National Assoration of Machinists
AFL
Risa-Cagiton
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Arny
Benjamin Frankiim
89 000 Workers Start Returning To Jobs Monday
Detroit based report says Chrysler strike ends after 306 days with a three year contract. UAW gains include $25 a month pensions for long serving workers and medical benefits. Production to resume in two weeks across Chrysler, Dodge, DeSoto and Plymouth plants nationwide. Local unions to vote Saturday, expected to pass.
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Detroit
Chrysler
Am Rear
CIO
United Auto Workers
Chrysler Corp
Ste
Churysler
Chrystal
Dodge
DeSate
Plymouth
UAW
Walter Reuthner
Kokomae
New Castle
Bomb Store Blast Kills Fourteen in Catania
In Catania a heavy aerial bomb blast near Bicocca depot killed fourteen Sicilians disarming the devices and wounded forty nine. Victims buried under earth and debris as rescue teams searched for more casualties. Hospital treatment underway and city ferried to safety as damage spread through the 245000 population area.
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Catania
Selly
Debria
Seburt
Bicocca
Seek Tighter Trade Control in Europe
Washington reports the Commerce Department urges Secretary Acheson to pressure Western European leaders to tighten trade controls with Eastern Europe. He will meet them in London next week as officials fear discrimination against American business due to differing controls.
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Washington
State Acheson
Commerce Department
Europe
London
United States
Chamber Endorses Truman Programs Amid Private Enterprise Call
The United States Chamber of Commerce endorsed President Truman's legislative progress, stressing private enterprise and private capital as the cornerstone of American policy. The policy declaration was approved at the 38th annual meeting concluding last night, noting the Cherokee Lake area remains a focal point for proposals.
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Truman
Cherokee Lake
Remain
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