Historian Defends Franklin Against Critics
In Philadelphia on April 20 historian L Bernard Cohen argued Benjamin Franklin made major contributions to electricity heat transfer and chemical action. He noted Franklin coined electrical terms such as battery positive and negative and that his work aided the shift to modern electrical theory despite popular views of his pursuits as merely practical.
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L Bernard Cohen
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American Philoxothical Society
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Independence Hall
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Ee Cohen
Frank Lin
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Tad Dem
Dranktin
Bert Browd
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Ward
Chill in the Air Grips Central Regions With Freezing Temps
A broad cold front moved across central areas driving temperatures below normal and near freezing. Strong winds and rain followed along the northern Plains and Great Lakes, while warmth persisted in the Southwest with readings around 100 degrees in Phoenix and Bakersfield.
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Tyale
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Teacher Nabs Motorist After Hit and Run in Pasadena
Pasadena police say elementary teacher J.D. Eliiett saw a motorist strike a child in a crosswalk and drive off. She pursued the car, rammed it to stop, and the driver was booked on suspicion of hit and run felony and drunken driving. The child Barbara Still was treated for minor injuries. the driver also injured during booking.
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Reinhardt Chosen Western Manufacturers President
Floyd Reinhardt of Pratt is named president of the Western inane Manufacturers association succeeding Dale Tomeroy of Lib gual. He was elected at a Chamber of Commerce dinner in Sorton during a caravan tour of western Kansas counties. Gov. Carlson spoke on boosting state industry to balance the economy. Police records show 792,029 arrests in 1949, up 4.3 percent from 1948.
Lawerence County probate notices and hearings
Notices of hearings in Douglas County Kansas probate matters including Frank Meierhoffer estate and Will contest, petition for executor, and last will and testament challenges. Court schedules set hearings for April 1950 and demands for defenses due by April 10 1950. Public notices from Lawrence Daily Journal-World summarize proceedings and required appearances.
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Disappearing Mailman Comedy Pacts Bergman Custody
Hollywood outruns a custody dispute as Ingrid Bergman agrees to share Pia with Dr. Peter Lindstrom after a Mexican divorce and Rome rumors. The settlement sets California residency, school vacation divisions, and a guardianship fund while plans surface for further litigation.
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Peter Lindstrom
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Kinney Demostrates Golf Swing for Hamilton Team
Syracuse freshman Byrne Kinney shows strong form at Hamilton College practice. Coach Don Jones praised Kinney after she eagled the first hole and posted a promising par on the 150 yard opening hole, signaling a potential spot on the team.
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Syracuse
Hamilton College
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Kinney
Post Office Cuts Spark Capitol Outcry Over Deliveries
Washington lawmakers react to a Senate committee’s push for postal economy. Postmaster General Donaldson orders fewer daily deliveries to homes, prompting protests from voters and accusations of political timing in an election year. The House committee briefly debates a $3.207 billion loan, while seeking deeper cuts to keep the postal service out of the red.
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House Appropriations Committee
Professors Back California Loyalty Oath Refusal Aid Plan
Los Angeles reports professors from the University of Chicago and Iowa State propose a one year aid fund for California faculty fired for refusing to sign the loyalty oath. Chancellor Hutchins says two percent of salaries will fund relocation with a $80,000 pool from Chicago. Regents meet at Davis campus to set deadlines on oath compliance amid a prior 10 10 tie on rescinding the requirement.
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University of Chicago
Iowa State College
University of California
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University of China
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Miami Sets Up All-Negro Municipal Court
Miami Florida April 20 An all Negro municipal court set to open about May 1 will be the first along purely racial lines in the south. Lawson Thomas 43 was chosen as judge to lead the new court. Thomas says the experiment could empower Negro self government and showcase Negro capability in governance. The move follows pressure from Negro leaders who believe a Negro judge may mete out harsher sentences in cases involving Black defendants. About 80000 Negroes live in the greater Miami area.
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Misi
Senate halts passes on calendar call procedure
In about 300 minutes yesterday the senate approved several minor measures under calendar call. Bills require committee approval and can be blocked by a single senator. Most actions proceeded with little debate as the clerk muttered and the presiding officer declared the bill passed without objection.
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Senate
Foo Hills
Body of Woman Lawyer Found in an Open Well
The body of Miss Betty Renner a 38 year old Washington lawyer was found in an open quarry near Glide Stone Road six miles from the resort city. Police call it murder with her slacks stripped and her body found in a well. Coroner and police investigate while noting May be linked to her visit with friend Alice Mac Donald of New York City who left for the United States recently.
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Betty Renner
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Clher
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Misa Alice MacDonald
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Washington Boot of Law
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Justice Department
Nationalization Seizes Homes of Romania's Wealthy Owners
In Bucharest on April 20 1979 the communist led government nationalized houses owned by former upper middle class industrialists bankers and large landowners. Some properties listed by the government were taken by local councils while private hotels and rental properties were also seized. Exemptions covered workers white collar workers artisans and retirees.
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Romania
Comnuniat
Newpaper
Scanfeia
War Veteran Drowns While Seeking Gold in Creek
A 60‑year‑old unemployed veteran, Ralph E. Borden, wore a surplus navy diving suit to search Muddy Run creek for gold bars and drowned within 15 minutes. Four local boys reported the scene near Malaga New Jersey, about ten miles below Philadelphia, as a man stood by the bank with a diving suit and a rifle.
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Ralph E. Borden
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