Vatican Charges Persecution Of Catholics In Communist Countries
Vatican officials cite executions and deportations of priests as part of a long campaign against Catholics in Hungary Czechoslovakia Albania Poland Romania and the Baltic states The estimate of 1500 arrested priests is described as conservative. Archbishop Benes urges action amid reports of priests and nuns being moved in freight cars and religious freedoms erased.
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Ross Jones Dies At Burlington
Ross Jones aged 39 of Burlington died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his widow two sons Paul and Jack a daughter and two sisters-in-law. He cared for his father Ben Jones after the illness of Mrs Ben Jones. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Burlington. May call at the home two miles south of Burlington.
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Burling
London longshoremen strike in sympathy with Canadian seamen
About 6,000 longshoremen walked out at Surrey and Royal docks in London in sympathy with Canadian seamen. union officials expect 16,000 idle by tomorrow. Strikers accuse the Canadian government of duplicity over promises of no victimization while ship owners deny backing down on an agreement.
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New Yorkers Favor FDR Jr. For Mayor
New Yorkers show support for FDR Jr. for mayor with strong sentiment across the city. The fragmented text mentions percentages around 41 and 44 percent in unclear contexts, referencing presidential ties and local political interest.
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Fdr Jr
Watts Wins His Appealed Case
The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Hebert Watts who had been sentenced for murder during an assault. The ruling cited coercion in the confession signed after his arrest on November 12, 1947. The case involved Loik Burney and a separate questioning incident.
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India
Testimony Taken In Slots Case Visits Court
Testimony in a case arising from an arrest on November 23 19 involving transporting slot machines was heard after witnesses described a raid campaign against five meal channels and a truck watch. McVey allegedly refused to drive the truck back to town and officers pursued details of the capture.
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Sapp Om
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Mevor Herbert
Ttdck
Slatoma Fipnaes
McVey
St Wien
Shires
Gurede
Requests Return Of Red Cross Emergency Loan Chest
Mrs. Clifford Carr, chairman of the American Red Cross emergency chest, announced that the Boone county chapter still receives many requests for wheelchairs, canes, and crutches. Many articles have not been returned over the years, and returns are needed to continue the lending program. asked those with Red Cross property not in use to bring items to the court house office.
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American Red Cross Emergency Chest
Boone County
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Red Cross
Hugh W. Abbott Named Head of Public Services Commission
Hugh W. Abbott, an Indianapolis utility engineer, was named chairman of the Public Services Commission by Governor Schricker. His appointment becomes effective July 1, succeeding Judge Roscoe O’Byrne who resigned for health reasons. Abbott has served in PSC roles during Schricker’s term and with REMC. a Purdu university graduate with 30 years of utility experience.
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Roscoe O'Byrne
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Juelse Brookville
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Indiana VFW Chooses Leadership At 28th Convention
Indiana VFW elected leaders including Department Commander Doris Tinder unopposed as 28th annual convention wrapped in Indianapolis. George Trek disputed Tinder for one post. Tinder also appointed Senior Vice Commander William Gowdisper and Junior Vice Commander Spencer Walton. Other officers named include Carl Miller, Samuel Powers, and John Turner. Auxiliary president Jo Briedenbaugh was elected. convention urged extended veterans unemployment benefits and a full VETS budget restoration, noting a 40 percent 1949-50 cut.
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Indiana Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Doris G. Tinder
George Trek
Fort Wayne
William E. Gowdisper
Mishawaka
Spencer Walton
Carl S Miller Lafayette
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Samuel Powers
Frankfort
John Turner
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von Oteon
Willian
Auehing
Logansport
Jo Briedenbaugh
Jasper
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Death of 1-year-old from grease drum fall
Funeral services are set for Donald William Clark, son of Mr and Mrs Frank H Clark, who died after falling into a grease drum in the family garage near Thorntown. Coroner Dr Hassett says the accident occurred while the parents were away. Burial will be at Oak Hill cemetery with Rev John Ray Clark officiating.
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Russell and Hitech
Thorntown
John Ray Clark
Oak Hill
Clancy Bassett
Clark Home
Phorntown
Clark
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Lawrence Thers
Virginia Sand
Logansport Hit By Flash Flood
Logansport Indiana endured a severe thunderstorm that produced damaging floods, with $400,100 in damage, four hours of heavy rain, and high water reaching six feet in places. Authorities evacuated twenty two families as streets and bridges were washed out, trees down, and numerous homes and businesses damaged. Red Cross volunteers aided about 73 people as drainage issues worsened flooding along the Wabash river.
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Red Cross
Plantnenseiray
Iase Creek
Five Boys Ordered To Repair School Windows
Five boys who used BB guns to break seven windows at Central Grade School last Friday night are to pay $2 weekly for several weeks to cover the replacement costs. Alva Hudson reported the damage to city police after discovering the broken windows Saturday morning.
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New England Drought Amidst Nationwide Heat Wave
United Press reports New England suffers drought as heat grips the nation with highs and humidity above 90 percent. Forecasters warn of no relief with week end rains failing to aid crops. Cape Cod hay and strawberry crops hit hard while southern forests face fire risk. Deluges in parts of Indiana, Pennsylvania and Connecticut strain utilities and transport. New York records heavy rain breaking a long dry spell amid hot conditions elsewhere.
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Burglars Take $600 From Brazil Legion Home
Burglars broke into the Brazil American Legion post home and rifled a cash drawer, escaping with about $600. Police reported the burglary occurred earlier today at the legion hall. No injuries were noted. Evidence at the scene included a broken display case. Investigating officers seek tips from the public.
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High Court Sets Aside Conviction Of Harold Christoffiel
Washington reports the Supreme Court reversed the perjury conviction of Harold Christoffel former president of UAW Local 248 at Allischalmer Milwaukee. The court found trial error in jury instructions noting he lied about Communist ties and associations while testifying March 1 1947.
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Jamestown Implement Store Burglarized Overnight
Jamestown Implement Store was burglarized with the cash register smashed. Three electric motors Autolite battery two gasoline engines and a quantity of jammers and wrenches were missing. Burglary occurred last night, reported to Sheriff Rush Robinson this morning.
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Jamestown
Inheriff Rush Robinson
Railworkers End Strike and Railway Resumes Service
Western Berlin and Allied officials reported rail workers would return to work after an ultimatum and a wage offer. Trains in the western sector were to resume with tracks inspected for safety, as Berlin and Western Germany braces for normal operations by week’s end.
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Love Swindler Engel Held On Bond In Chicago Case
Fried Fingel Engel, a famed con artist, appeared before Judge Matthew D. Hart and was held on a 50 000 bond after being charged with fleecing more than 50 women. State's Attorney John S Hoyle called him an international swindler as a New York fugitive warrant ties him to another alleged theft involving Miss Pauline Langton and Mrs Reseda Corrigan. The case remains set for July 14 for further proceedings.
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Matthew D. Hart
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John S Hoyle
Engel
Nevada Senator Uraes Fund Be Provided By U. S.
Washington report outlines Senate and House actions as Congress nears the new fiscal year. Key figures Pat McCarran and Graham press for aid measures including foreign and domestic programs. Debates over education funding and parochial school aid shadow the stalled appropriations process ahead of conference committee reconciliations.
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European Recovery Program
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Ladoga Youth Killed In Motor Accident
A Ladoga youth died in a motor accident on a county road near Lisath yesterday. The incident involved a vehicle driven along a rural route, with authorities confirming the fatality and ongoing investigation.
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Defense Rests in Copton Spy Trial
Washington judge and jurors heard the defense rest its case in the Copton espionage trial as Miss Coplon and witnesses faced questions about alleged contacts with a Moscow network. The government highlighted claims of stolen government secrets and hotel trysts amid a nine week court unfolding.
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