Bridges Given 5 Years For Perjury And Citizenship Actions
The United States seeks immediate revocation of Harry Bridges citizenship. If granted, a federal hearing could deport Bridges to Australia. Bridges was sentenced to five years for perjury at his 1945 naturalization hearing. Two labor union supporters received two years each for their testimony. Bridges, a key West Coast port figure, remained silent. His lawyers vowed to oppose revocation and pursue appeals to the Supreme Court. Judge Harris rejected a new trial motion.
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The Left Hand Corner No Kissing on Sunday
A historical note recalls strict rules on kissing on Sundays in Britain and the USA. An amusing Boston case features a cyclist policeman who witnessed a woman kissing a man for 30 miles at about 40 mph, illustrating social norms and legal strictures of the era.
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High River Seeks Royal Visit During Alberta Tour
High River hopes to host a few hours for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor amid their Alberta visit, recalling five prior visits to the EP Ranch and local welcome events in 1919 1923 1924 1927 and 1941. Roads to the ranch are passable but heavy. no resident manager currently on site.
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Four Survivors Rescued After Caribbean Airways Crash
Kingston Jamaica April 11 The U S destroyer Brownson landed four survivors of a Caribbean International Airways amphibian flight that crash landed 15 miles off Jamaica. The four included Harold Banting of London and Mr Mrs Anthony Brennan of Virginia. They spent a rough night at sea, were sighted by an American plane, then picked up by Rowan and transferred to Brownson. All reported without injuries.
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Civic Employees Strike in Suburban York Township
On April 11 about 230 civic workers in Suburban York Township protesting for wage parity and a four cent per hour raise halted city services including garbage collection water works sewer roads and parks. The union seeks comparable increases for other job classes to match Toronto city wages.
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Denmark Doubts Air Search Aimed at Cold War Monitoring
US officials in Copenhagen would not comment on Danish suggestions that a large scale air search for a missing bomber is a covert Cold War probe of the Russian fleet. Lt Gen John K Cannon in Wiesbaden called the idea fantastic and affirmed the mission to locate the aircraft and rescue ten aboard remains the sole objective. More than 20 American aircraft and 250 airmen arrived at Kastrup to aid the search for the four engine bomber missing since Saturday from Wiesbaden.
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Threatened U.S. strikes loom in maritime and related sectors
In Washington on April 11 labor leaders warned of possible walkouts in the maritime, railroad, and telephone industries within weeks. Pan American Airways flight attendants and 3,500 machinists authorized a strike but set no date. Masters, Mates and Pilots Union head Cheres F. May announced a midnight Saturday ban on 4,000 Atlantic and Gulf ships as talks stalled on wage increases, union shop and seniority guarantees. Federal mediators were said to be seeking to restart talks between employers and representatives.
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Pouring Concrete at Hungry Horse Dam Begins
Workers started pouring concrete at Hungry Horse dam on the South Fork of the Flathead River in western Montana. The Bureau of Reclamation estimates over 1,000,600 cubic yards of concrete will be poured, with the dam reaching about one third of its final height by year end 1950.
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Falls From An Overhead Railway In Paris Tragedy
Paris reports Elise Erne a 20 year old Paris typist was flung to her death from an overhead cable railway during a gusty weekend. The incident stranded a car 80 feet above ground with 18 passengers using ropes to escape. A third passenger car carried three people between Mont Dore and Sarecy Peak in central France.
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Duke To Visit Ranch In Alberta After Calgary Stop
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived in Calgary to visit the EP Ranch southwest of the city, greeted by about 100 at the station as hundreds of teachers at the Alberta Teachers Association convention cheered. At a press conference he outlined plans to shift ranching from Shorthorn to Hereford cattle and to develop the property in a businesslike way, while the Duchess said there was no plan to sell and they would visit from time to time. He bought the 4,000 acre ranch after a 1919 Canada visit.
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Betty Furness Husband Hugh Ernst Dies by Own Hand
New York April 1 reports say 39 year old radio producer Hugh Ernst husband of actress Betty Furness died by shotgun in a hotel notes room. He telephoned the New York Journal American to say if you want a star come up and get it. Two notes were found including one asking that Furness be notified.
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Four Boys Drown After Lake Erie Drift
Four Euclid Boy Scouts, aged 10 to 15, drifted from a canoe on Lake Erie at dusk. Rescuers from coast guard and air-sea units found the boys on a rubber raft 25 miles northeast of Cleveland. all died of exposure despite CPR.
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Purcell Gaines Jr Welcomes Triplet Easter Names
Cincinnati April 11 reports a Tapilets baby born Easter Sunday to Mr and Mrs Purcell Gaines Jr. The newborns named Easter Ester and Esime reflect a holiday themed birth in a local family notice.
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Dollar Crisis Review Delays for British Financial Talks
United States blocks detailed review of Britain's dollar crisis ahead of the big three ministers meeting in London. State Secretary Dean Acheson signals readiness to discuss general terms while excluding Canada, planning May 7 departure for Europe and two days in Paris with officials from France and Britain. Acheson opposes expanding talks to include Britain's color problem per American officers, with London discussions to follow.
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Russia Lodges Protest Over U.S. Air Incident
Moscow reports a Soviet protest to the United States embassy saying a U.S. military plane opened fire on Soviet fighters over Latvia. One Soviet plane fired back. The unidentified aircraft is described as a B-29 bomber by the Soviets, while U.S. officials in Wiesbaden say it may be a missing naval aircraft.
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U.S. Denies Knowledge of B-29 Soviet Air Incident
Washington April 11 United States officials disclaimed knowledge of an air gunfire exchange between an American B-29 and Soviet planes. They ordered an immediate investigation after a Soviet protest. The State Department said the protest was the first information received and that an inquiry is under way to determine the facts.
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Privateer plane disappearance and Soviet protest
Ten aboard a four engined Privateer on a Copenhagen to Wiesbaden flight vanished after a Saturday search by U.S. planes. Russians claim the shotting occurred about 350 miles east of Copenhagen near Lepava Ligau Baltic Sea, with the aircraft penetrating Latvia. Moscow calls the event a grave breach of Soviet frontier and international law. Tass released the protest text describing the B 29 type aircraft bearing American marks sighted south of Libau on April 8 at 17 39.
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Woman cannot claim pay for household work in NJ marriage pact
In Trenton on April 11 3 Women who did household work for fiancés in New Jersey cannot collect pay if the man backs out of the marriage. The state supreme court ruled in a suit by Mrs Elizabeth Lopsevich against Stanley Wolf.
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Plans Fail Evacuate Nationals
Hong Kong April 11 British authorities canceled the coastal steamer Anking evacuation plan for foreigners from Shanghai. Earlier attempts to move 1,600 evacuees on the Ger W H Gordon were blocked by Chinese Communist forces. Reds cited logistical limits and shallow boats as reasons for the latest abortive effort.
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Must Keep Trade With G B Flowing TRAIL BC Speech
A Trail BC speech prepared for delivery by A H Bryce president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce urged keeping trade flowing with Britain and sterling countries. He criticized Britain as drawing a picket fence around its sterling area and said Canadians should speak with British businessmen to address trade ties. Bryce noted British concerns over the UK government disrupting long-established trade patterns.
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One Dead After Gas Escape In Montreal Flats
A gas leak in a midtown Montreal block of flats on Lagauchetiere Street left one dead and six others in serious condition. No cause or victim names were available as reports emerged.
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