Jencks Defense Cross-Examines State Witness
El Paso dispatch reports defense lawyers for labor leader Clinton E. Jencks aim to undermine testimony linking him to the Communist party. Witnesses include George F. Knott and Rev. J W Ford who testified about meetings and FBI-paid information on Communist activities.
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Clinton E. Jencks
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Communist Party
Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union
Ind
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George F. Knott
Clarksburg
N.J
Knott
Mine-Mill Union
Rev. J. W. Ford
Los Angeles
Ford
Federal Bureau of Investigation
New Mexico
Phone Rate Hike Hearings To End
Oklahoma City January 15 The Corporation Commission will wind up a hearing Friday on General Telephone Corp a proposed 7.5 percent rate increase. Opponents urge lower rates while city attorney John Ogden cites last year’s 17.5 percent dividend after a prior raise. Customers report erratic service with limited operators in Morrison Noble County.
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New York
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John Ogden
Lowell Highfill
Morrison
Noble County
General Telephone Exchange
Apache Fire Losses Lower in 1953 Report
Apache firefighters answered 10 calls last year under Chief Leonard Jones. The heaviest damage occurred to a small residence owned by Ernie Coffman in the Porch addition where fire plugs are not available. Three rural calls had little water supply.
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Ernie Coffman
Leonard Jones
Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio Star in Hollywood Romance
Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe and baseball legend Joe DiMaggio began dating after a blind date in an Italian restaurant. Monroe described herself as a one-man woman as their romance drew public attention and headlines.
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United Press
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Aline Mosby
Hollywood
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Lana Turner
Rita Hayworth
March
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Feud Over Caine Mutiny Court Martial Hits Broadway
Hollywood January 15 A heated quarrel erupts among Dick Powell Charles Laughton and Henry Fonda over directing credit for The Caine Mutiny Court Martial with Powell and Laughton clashing while Fonda stars. Powell says he quit not fired and may pursue action for directing credit and gross share amid Gregory and Laughton shifts behind the scenes.
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Charles Laughton
Henry Fonda
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Joan Crawford
Mercedes McCambridge
Paul Gregory
Laughton
Teachers Babies Worry Employers
Eureka Calif school officials face a staffing squeeze as 15 teachers five months into leaves of absence for childbirth. Superintendent H W Adams cited difficulty securing temporary replacements while noting the impact on elementary and junior high classes. He admitted concern over the situation.
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Prospects For 54 Crop Fair Bright Across Seven Counties
Farm agents from seven counties report bright outlooks at a three day meeting. They note moisture varies with some areas still dry despite light rains and recent snows. In the north central county good moisture last summer, wheat pasture improving, 10,000 head of grazing stock and yearlings held by farmers. Bundled feed ample for now, but a bad weather turn could hurt.
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Bright
Robert G. Sheets
Texas
Senate Confirms Rizleys Ag Department Nomination
The Senate confirmed Rizley for assistant secretary of agriculture and director of the Commodity Credit Corp. The action, taken Thursday, also approved 12 other nominees including W. Cutter of Kansas, L. C. Hens of Texas, and L. V. Ritter of Arkansas.
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Washington
On Lioan
Commodity Credit Corp
W. Cutter
Kansas
Texas
L. V. Ritter
Arkansas
Win Will Dissolve Turnpike Boosters
Phil McMullen of Blackwell heads the group that aims to dissolve if the turnpike financing bill passes in January. The association seeks highway improvements through turnpike funding and will not back anti-labor measures. It plans to broaden labor activity stances, including a right to work policy.
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Phil McMullen
Blackwell
Oklahoma
McMullen
Pike Association
Bandit Tries To Buy Dinner In Oklahoma City Grocery
Murray's Grocery owner in Bethany Oklahoma closes door during a robbery attempt by a 24 year old man Dillon Williams who pulled a .22 pistol from his pocket and claimed he was target shooting at Lake Overholser Williams later told police he stopped for dinner on his way home and grabbed a tool box from his rear seat as officers investigated the incident
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