Grandma in Showup Faces Police Lineup in Bank Robberies
Los Angeles multimillionaire’s daughter Ethel Ayala, once society belle and later a bank bandit known as Grandma, faces a possible police lineup for identification after admitting hold ups with a toy pistol. She described a troubled life, claimed innocence for some crimes, and said she would accept any court action. She came from a wealthy lineage, studied at Marymount and Smith, and was linked to real estate heir Benjamin Catts.
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Arcadia
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Robert M. Catts
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Philadelphia
Catts
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Ayala
Waterfront probe death threats cited by Corridan
New Yorks waterfront inquiry hears from Father John M Corridan known as the water front priest who says longshoremen have been warned bodies will float in the river as the investigation into conditions continues He urges reforms to take docks from city control create a state registry and end shape ups through seniority rules and port authority oversight
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Rey
John M. Corridan
New York State Crime Commission
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Roman Catholic Church
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St. Francis Navier Labor
Port of New York Authority
Newsman Inside Cougar Cage Sees Beast Escape
A reporter describes entering a cougar enclosure where the animal leaves the cage and feeds on grass. Officials corner the lion and, in a grim moment, threats of violence loom as the man reflects on peril and career fears.
Perpetual Motion Wheel Delayed Unveiling in Planada
Charley Spurlock’s massive perpetual motion machine drew a Christmas Day crowd of 3000 to 5000 in Planada California. The 344 ton wheel, built from Ezekiel text, was postponed after a shipment of steel weights arrived late. Public viewing attracted about 1000 visitors behind scaffolding with unveiling now planned for next week. The inventor cited costs exceeding 3900.
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Calif
Charley Spurlock
Spurlock
Spurrock
Mother and three children found gassed in car tragedy
Westminster Massachusetts reported a mother Ruth Niki 28 in critical condition after asphyxiating her three children Sally Ann 5 David 4 and Thomas 1 in a family car. Urpo Niki husband found them. the note expressed sorrow and love. Children died after over an hour of hospital care.
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Ruth Niki
Urpo
Sally Ann
David
Thomas
Yugoslavian Editor Jailed for Communist Ties
Pittsburgh report says George Witkovich, editor of a Chicago foreign language newspaper, was jailed after immigration authorities charged he joined the Communist party 40 years ago after arriving from Yugoslavia in 1912 and failed to become a citizen, risking deportation after a hearing.
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Chicago
Communist Party
George Witkovich
Yugoslavia
New Automobile Tax Suspended in Cuba
In Havana President Ful .Benda Batista suspended a new automobile tax that boosted license plate prices and sparked protests. The levy was part of a batch of fresh charges on cigarettes, dividends, incomes, excess profits, and travel abroad announced three days earlier.
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Ful.Benda Batista
U N Commando Raiders Kill 53 Reds in North Korea Front
A UN commando force penetrated no mans land near Panmunjom, killing 53 Chinese troops in a deep raid. Weather froze the lines as US warplanes hunted targets while minor clashes north of the Funchbowl and near Anchor Hill left several North Korean casualties.
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Churchill to Seek 3 Way Stalin Meeting During New York Visit
Churchill plans a New York stop January 5 to discuss a possible three way meeting with Eisenhower and Stalin. British officials say no agenda in advance and aim to restore wartime US Britain partnership. He will visit Baruch, meet Truman farewell, then Jamaica vacation before further talks.
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Franklin D. Roosavelt
Bernard Baruch
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Britain
United States
North Atlantic
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China
Pacific
Liner With Sad Crew Goes Home
The Liberte liner sailed for Europe with 272 unhappy crewmen among 974 total aboard. Crew were denied shore leave in the United States and 270 answered 31 questions from an immigration inspector. The ship faces the McCarran Walter Act clearance on return. Edward J. Shaughnessy said inbound aliens will undergo the same process this week.
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Europe
United States
Edward J. Shaughessy
Liberte
Drop That Gun Laura Suit Sparks Detroit Divorce Battle
Attorney George Bixter wins court order restraining his estranged wife Laura from shooting him as the couple fights a divorce. The Bixters sue each other in court seeking dissolution of marriage amid the tense dispute.
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George Bixter
Laura
Bixters
Eisenhower wary of Stalin peace overtures in new era
The incoming administration led by Eisenhower, wary of Soviet deceits, demands concrete proposals from Stalin before any face to face talks. Secretary designate Dulles says proposals will be seriously considered, while Eisenhower aides stress need for convincing Russian good faith prior to meeting. The Russian embassy issued a statement responding to Reston questions.
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Eisenhower
Russia
John Foster Dulles
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Dutles
Washington
New York
New York Times
James Reston
Rosenberg Group Gains Rally Right in Berkeley
The Berkeley school board voted 3-1 to allow the Rosenberg supporters to hold a rally in a local high school auditorium next Friday. The group’s bid to use San Francisco Civic Auditorium was denied. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg face execution the week of Jan. 11 for spying, while Mildred Brown defends free speech amid anti-communist tensions.
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Berkeley’ Board of Education
San Francisco
Civic Auditorium
Sing Sing
Julius
Ethel Rosenberg
Russia
Mildred Brown
A. K R. Sackett
Burglars Vandalize Decorated Churches in Oklahoma City
Thieves vandalized two Catholic churches during Christmas preparations. At St Francis Church a chapel tabernacle valued at 1200? pounds? was nearly ruined and priceless gold and bronze vessels were stolen along with cash from offering boxes. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help also broken into with offerings taken.
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St.Francis Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Svas
Edward Vandergrinien
St. Francis
U N Peace Plan Blasted by Foe
Chou Enlai denounces the U N peace plan as a bid to repatriate prisoners of war and withdraw foreign troops from Korea, warning any U S armistice delay or coercive re patriotization risks widening the war and endangering world peace. He says the United States and its allies face stronger global and Korean opposition.
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JMNE
Korea
U. S
Chow
Hotel Fire Forces Evacuation At Cumberland Hotel
Fire in a paint room sent smoke through the five story Cumberland Hotel in Cumberland Maryland. About 30 guests were evacuated as flames spread through a paint room early today. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours and no serious injuries were reported. The 200 room hotel sustained smoke and water damage.
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