White House Objects to Pasadena Parade Float
The White House said a float showing President Truman dreaming of the presidency and burlesquing mink coats would be in very bad taste. Tempe City College Junior Chamber of Commerce had proposed the float and asked for the President’s reaction. Presidential Secretary Joseph Short released Morse’s telegram and his reply.
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Royal Pair Enjoy Night of Jokes and Songs at Coliseum
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a benefit show at the Coliseum Theater featuring bold jokes and songs. Dorothy Kirsten sang One Kiss and Sweet Hearts while Frank Sinatra performed, though Ava Gardner declined rehearsal due to stage fright. The royal couple watched from a right-side box as the audience cheered during the operetta numbers and at the finale with God Save the King.
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Surrender story of top FBI fugitive Bacolla in New York
New York December 11 One of the ten most wanted men known for violence walked into an FBI net and surrendered in a Broadway office building. Giachino Anthony Bacolla, once a professional boxer turned criminal, had been sought since June for the Detroit jeweler slaying and on the list since August 20. He had previously served time at Sing Sing for armed robbery and jumped bail in 1950 in Corpus Christi Texas.
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Britain Needs 600 Million in U.S. Aid Request
Washington reports Britain asked for about 600 million dollars in American economic aid for the next six months to avert a new financial crisis. Officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the U. S. likely will grant no more than half that amount. A British delegation from Prime Minister Churchill's government outlined Britain's needs during talks with the Economic Cooperation Administration last week.
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Chief Gets by in Editor Kick
TROUP Texas Dec 11 The city council votes to table the proposed dismissal of Chief W H Rawlins on assault charges. He remains free on 750 bond after allegations by Mrs Irene Edwards coeditor of the Troup Banner and Tyler Journal that he struck and kicked her while asked for the injured boy’s first name.
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Kaiser Metal Plant Dedicated Near New Orleans
New Orleans district Chalmette near the city hosts Kaiser Aluminum plant dedication. Defense Mobilizer Charles E. Wilson says Stalin might envy the plant if attending, which is expected to produce 200000 tons annually of defense metal from a 150 million facility. He defends the three year plan aiming at 150.6 billion dollars in military production.
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Old Toys Wanted for Christmas Cheer Drive
Old toys balls wagons scooters and tricycles are needed. Call Petri's Cleaners at 1250 Orange Ave phone 6 6291 to arrange pickup by one of ten trucks. Toys will be taken to Christmas Cheer Headquarters for cleaning repair and painting before distribution to needy families.
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