Detain Meyer Orders Issued At San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 12 the Department of Justice ordered the detention of John W. Meyer, a public relations figure for Howard Hughes, after he failed to appear before a Senate subcommittee. Paul Leake announced he had passport seizure authority to keep Meyer from leaving the United States if he attempted to depart by ship. Meyer had testified extensively in Washington prior to the subpoena.
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San Francisco
Department of Justice
John W. Meyer
Howard Hughes
Paul Leake
Meyer
Washington
Senate
SRA Pei Bree
Ferguson
R.mich
Hughes Case Continues Amid Political Clash
Reporters probe Hughes as he flies toward California after a turbulent visit. Sen Brewster faces public opinion backlash and a stalled probe. Pepper contrasts wartime and current committee conduct, noting political motives and Hughes's perceived ties to Roosevelt. Ferguson signals the inquiry to resume, Brewster in Augusta, Maine remains confident.
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Flo
Meyer
Hughes
Bur
California
Ugments
Highs
Congress
Sen
Brewster
Maine
Claude Pepper
Tepper
Senate War Investigating Committee
Truman
Pepper
Creavis
Roosevelt
Col
Elliott Roosevelt
Mayer
Kol Inwood
Ferguson
Augusta
Curious Beauty At Overell Trial In Bathing Suit
SANTA ANA Aug 12 A shapely young woman wearing a nega colored bathing suit drew attention at the yacht blast murder case hearing in Superior Court Judge Kenneth B Morrison's locked courtroom. Mrs Millicent Naylor 27 of Long Beach rushed toward the door after breaking past guards then fled as officers restrained her. The proceedings concerned admissibility of love letters between Beulah Louwise Overell and George R Bidgollum in the county jail. Outside, Mrs W A Buss and sister Mrs Virginia Reichert waited as Naylor explained she intended to visit Balboa and rode in with friends to observe the trial. she said she attends Los Angeles City College where Gollum was a pre med student before his arrest March 19 for slaving of Mr and Mrs Valdor Orecl at Newport Harbor.
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Santa Ana
Millicent Naylor
Long Beach
Kenneth EB. Morrison
Beulah Louwise Overell
George R
Gollum
W. A. Buss
Virginia Reichert
Naylor
Balboa
Los Angeles City College
M Valdor E. Orecel
Newport Harbor
Guard Bars in Newport Murder Trial Continue
Judge Morrison holds hearing with no public attendance as arguments extend. Prosecutor Williams portrays Miss Overell and Gollum as motive driven in the Mary E. murder case and asserts letters, while not confessions, show admissions of guilt. Testimony concluded for now. letters may be admitted if ruled admissible and the state rests.
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Morrison
Preas
Williams
Miss Overell
Gollum
Walter E. Overell
Newport Harbor
Guil
Peutt
Railroad Strike Ruled Open Violation by Emergency Board
A presidential emergency board ruled the six hour strike against Southern Pacific Northwestern Pacific and San Diego Arizona Eastern a violation of the Railway Labor Act. It said the stoppage could have been avoided and urged cancellation of the call with unsettled issues submitted to the National Railroad Adjustment Board's first division for final disposition. The dispute involved 498 items and cited procedural rule defects.
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Washington
Presidential
Western
Snes
Southern Pacific Co
Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co
San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Co
Brotherhood OL Locomotive Engineers
Truman
National Railroad Adjustment Board
Railroad Adjustment Board
Sindee
Greece Greece Greece: UN urged to act amid Balkan crisis
The text discusses a proposed UN General Assembly response to the Greece crisis with a Soviet veto threat. The United States pledges cooperation with like minded members to protect Greece, and a draft resolution pins Albania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia for aiding Greek guerrillas. J Yugoslav representative Vilfan criticizes US UN policies and questions the Balkan commission.
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Russia
Security Council
General Assembly
Greece
United States
United Nations
Assembly
Ihe
Albania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Johnson
J. Yugoslav
Joza
Vilfan
Security “Council
Fr Fie
Odom Busy on Radio Talks and World Flight Plans
William P. Odom remains active with radio appearances and new flight plans after completing his around the world trip. He received congratulations including a note from President Truman and plans to join Bendix races on August 31 and another world cruise in November aboard a 132 bomber. He is training with extended sleep schedules recommended by a medical examiner and preparing for polar-related flights with Army aircraft.
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Odom
Crase
Wiliam P
Hig
Truman
C. W. Dingham
United Air Lines
North Fole
City Authority Sets Lights at Hamilton Bowl Facility
The city, owner of Hamilton Bowl, informs that it lacks jurisdiction over the bowl. The Hamilton School District receives a request from the American Legion Post to turn on night lights at the Hamilton Bowl and Hamilton Junior High School playground for night athletics. The School Board notes it can illuminate the playground but cannot control the bowl as it is city property.
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Arthur L. Peterson
American Legion
Hamilton Bowl
Hamilton
Hamilton Junio High
Horteenay
Woman Sues Bus Line Over Broken Ankle Injuries
Laura M. Kelly sues Long Beach City Lines for 18300 in damages after an incident on June 7 at Broadway and Als Avenue when she was thrown to the pavement and suffered a broken ankle. Attorney Russell I. filed the complaint in Superior Court yesterday.
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Roma
Broadway
Alsantie Ave
Laura M. Kelly
Russell 1
Pray
Superior
Long Beach
Sailor Guilty on 2 Counts
New York August 12 Chief Signalman G Hirshberg 29 was convicted by a Navy court martial of two charges accusing him of striking fellow prisoners in a Japanese prison camp. He was acquitted of seven other assault charges and of reporting escape plans. Maximum penalty is six months per charge and a dishonorable discharge, pending review by Admiral Mavrroe Kelly commander of Third Naval District in New York.
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New York
G. Hirshberg
Navy E
George Garrett
Waco
Texas
Hirshberg
Ron Adm
Mavrroe Kelly
Mie
Naval Dispick
New Yorks
Heat blamed for derailment as rails buckle near Koriyama
Intense heat in Koriyama Japan caused rail tracks to buckle derailing a freight train. Local officials cited high temperatures as the primary cause and urged caution on tracks during heat waves. No injuries were reported immediately.
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Koriyama
Japan
Actress Accused Of Liquor Habit in Divorce Suit
Los Angeles August 12 Actress Helene Costello is charged with habitual intemperance in a divorce suit brought by Lee Le Blanc Hollywood artist The couple seek custody of their daughter with Costello asking reasonable support and Le Blanc describing her as a talent woman This fragmentary report notes the couple previously filed for divorce claiming mutual fault and requests for custody and support.
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Los
Angeles
Helene Costello
Lee le Blanc
Hollywood
Miss Costello
le Blanc
Djedvef
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