Man Admitted 40 Burglaries Say Authorities
Wallace Clifford Thornton, 28, of near Huntington Park, admitted he burglarized about forty locations in Long Beach from February 20 to October 1 this year. Arrested November 5 after a burglary in Firestone district, deputies found loot in his home requiring three trips by a heavy truck to remove. He claimed it was only part of the stolen goods and said he could not remember all cases. Detectives Tong and Whitmore reported to Captain Mar tin. Prosecution will be handled by sheriff's officers.
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Excise Taxes Studied by Experts Tells Press
President Truman said Treasury and Congressional staff experts are studying whether wartime excise taxes can be repealed. He declined to say if new taxes will be asked but affirmed the aim to balance the budget. He noted wartime levies on theater tickets, rail and bus fares, phones, lights, luggage, jewelry, and more.
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Frank Pace
Arleigh A. Burke
Discontent Wave Rising Higher in Red-ruled Lands
Belgrade dispatch from December 15 reports rising discontent in Soviet satellite nations across the Balkans. Rumors and some reports point to passive resistance and whispers of independence, amid propaganda from both sides of the Cold War. Analysts caution the pace of change remains gradual with no imminent collapse of Moscow’s grip.
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Romania
15 Dead and 64 Missing in Moro Encounter on Jolo Island
Manila dispatch reports 15 government troops killed and 64 missing after a clash with Moro outlaws led by Datu Kamlon at the foot of Mt Luuk on Jolo Island in the southern Philippines. Government forces and Moro bands engaged in the battle. 1000 outlaws were involved.
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Dolo Island
Bergman Says Divorce Hindering Union With Rossellini
Ingrid Bergman told The New York Times Rome correspondent she faced “some difficulties” in obtaining a divorce from Dr. Peter Lindstrom and planned to wed Italian director Roberto Rossellini as soon as she is free. Rossellini said Bergman has not yet found a divorce, and noted she may pursue European court options if the U S divorce remains unavailable.
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Rossellini
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Times Dispatch
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Lindstrom
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Associated Press
Packing Plant Ruins Probed for Casualties
Sioux City Iowa December 15 AP amid ruins like a bombed site workers and machines probe debris where at least 16 dead and three missing after a Swift & Co packing plant blast. gas leaks hindered search as monitors calm. National Guardsmen patrol.
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Charles Kuhl
Dan J. Conley
Three Firth High Students Die in Train Crash
Principal George Hunt reports three Firth High School youths died when a train struck their car as they returned home from a basketball game in Downey. Victims identified as Carl Hansen ace forward, Charles Hansen, and Ray Hyde.
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George Hunt
Carl Hansen
Firth High
Charles Hansen
Ray Hyde
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Downey
Puerto Rico fire kills seven in three story building
SAN JUAN Puerto Rico Dec 15 seven people perished when a fire swept a three story building after an explosion early today. Six bodies were recovered including a young girl. Fire Chief Raul Gandara said one person is still missing.
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Raul Gandara
Three Generations Perish in Blaze at Cotton Farm
ROTAN Texas December 15 Eleven transient farm workers all members of one family burned to death today when fire destroyed their four room home on the C A Douthit farm eight miles northeast of Rotan. The charred remains of the house yielded eleven skeletons two hours after discovery including three generations six children and a 14 year old married girl. Cause of the fire unknown but evidence pointed to a two burner kerosene cookstove in damaged condition. Victims named Basila Perez 75 Manuel Perez 38 and his wife Alfredo Castillo 21 and his 14 year old wife Juanita 12 Victoria 10 Monse 8 Jesus 6 Manuela 2 and a baby girl about one year old. Identification came from other transient laborers.
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Juanita
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Jesus
Manuela
Hotel Thief Steals 36000 In Jewels From Doris Fisher
New York December 15. Song writer Doris Fisher reports thieves invaded her suite at the Hotel Sherry Netherland and made off with jewelry valued at 36000 dollars. The loss underscores security concerns at a premier Manhattan hotel.
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Doris Fisher
Sherry
State moves to stiffen sex crime penalties
Sacramento December 15. A set of bills to raise penalties for sex crimes, including two death penalty provisions under certain conditions, won preliminary Assembly approval from the judiciary committee. Gov Winsnan and law enforcement officers backed the measures despite Kinsey objections favoring funding for research over harsher laws. Assemblyman Collins protested one death penalty bill. Continued on page A-12.
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Judiciary Committee
Earl Uwinsnan
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Alfred Kinsey
H. Allen Smith
R.1
Los Angeles
Smith
George D. Collins
San Francisco
Soft Coal Men Ask Truman Act
Southern soft coal operators urged President Truman to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to force full production or prosecute John L. Lewis' miners on antitrust grounds. Moody described the strike as ongoing with a three day work week under UMWA orders, while miners plan further stoppages.
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Girl Missing in Wilderness Found Alive in Washington
Ruth Aberle, 15, missing since Sunday, was found alive today northeast of Kelso near the upper Cowerman River about 12 miles from the search area. A massive hunt involving volunteers and about 60 to 260 helpers battled cold, rain, and rugged terrain. details remain unclear as authorities confirm her recovery.
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Wendi Gil Scaut
C. W. Reynolds
Rangoon Blaze Leaves 3000 Homeless Across 800 Buildings
A major fire in Rangoon Burma destroyed eight hundred dwellings and left about three thousand people homeless. Three people are reported missing and six injured as flames burned for about an hour.
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Gas Blast Injures Six Wrecks Five Stores in Detroit
A gas explosion a Detroit neighborhood injures six people and destroys five stores on a Wyoming and Schoolcraft block. Firemen battle flames for over an hour after the Greater Wyoming Market blast. Authorities blame a high pressure main and a spark, with police evacuations ahead of the blasts.
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Schoolcraft Aves
Witnessern
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Brighter Homes Paint Shop
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News High Lights Lorg Beark business activity gains
A compact sampler highlights ongoing business activity gains and market momentum. The page notes general earnings upticks and corporate indicators while listing various section page references for more detail across the paper.
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