King George dies halts court and nation wide
London reports King George VI has died. BBC announced at 11:16 GMT and closed for the day while Parliament and courts suspend activities. The royal family and government respond with mourning as stock trading and public events are canceled or postponed.
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Judge J Russell Leech Dies at 63 Former Legislator
Judge J Russell Leech aged 63, long time Pennsylvania Republican and three term House member, died of a heart attack at his Chevy Chase Maryland home after being in court the day before. He served on the Tax Court of the United States after 1932 appointment. He was born in Ebensburg Pennsylvania.
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Air Force to Adopt Standard Government Chairs
The Air Force must switch to GSA chairs for typists and other staff. A House subcommittee urged using GSA seating after 63 days of Air Force testing. It proposed spending over $500,000 for 20 156 chairs at Wright Field Dayton Ohio at about 28 dollars each, versus 16 50 to 19 dollars for GSA chairs.
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Adm Wright to Take Command in Eastern Atlantic
Vice Admiral Jerauld Wright will assume command of U S naval forces in the eastern Atlantic later this month replacing Rear Admiral Walter Boone who also serves as deputy commander in chief in the region with London headquarters. Vice Admiral Arthur C Davis will replace Wright as deputy U S representative on the NATO military standing group in Washington. Admiral Boone moves to the U S Joint Strategic Survey Committee.
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Anthony's Son to Pay $850 Monthly Alimony
Earle K. Anthony, 39, ordered to pay $850 monthly temporary alimony to Sonia Wood Anthony, 33, amid her separate maintenance suit. Anthony, son of the radio television and automobile agency owner, states his net worth is $700,000.
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Moran Pal of ODwyer Convicted in Graft Ring
James J. Moran, confidant of ex Mayor William O'Dwyer, was found guilty on 23 counts of extortion and one of conspiracy in a $500,000-a-year fire department graft scheme. Moran faces up to 348 years. bail revoked, awaiting sentencing March 4. He previously held posts in the fire and water departments and had ties to a Brooklyn numbers racketeer.
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Mexico
Near Freezing Air in North Florida
A cold front lowered temperatures across the south Atlantic and east gulf states. Cross City recorded 35, Jacksonville 37, and Miami 52 with 75 yesterday. Grantsburg Wisconsin hit -1 as much of the Midwest and Northeast stayed above normal. light snow touched the Great Lakes and northern Appalachians with rain spreading toward the Ohio Valley and Pacific Northwest developing rain.
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President hints at 1952 bid in veterans dinner
President Truman dodged a firm pledge on a 1952 run during a speech at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Congressional dinner in Washington. He teased an eventual statement on the right result while noting opposition to Kefauver in New Hampshire. Political maneuvers at the national level followed with TV, fundraising, and delegate tensions shaping upcoming conventions.
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Queen Elizabeth May Prove Boon to Anglo-US Tie
Washington notes King George VI’s death will not alter Anglo American relations. The succession of Princess Elizabeth, now Queen, could influence ties as she and Prince Philip previously impressed during a U.S. visit. Her symbolic role may boost Britain’s standing amid crisis, renewing American interest in the royal family.
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Starlet Granted $250 in Suit for $100,000
Movie starlet Yvette Dugay, 19, settled out of court for $250 in a $100,000 damage suit against a truck line owner for an alleged assault on her publicity harming her career. Criminal charges against Albert Hallo, 35, were dismissed. Winnie Ruth Judd remains at large in Phoenix with reports elusive. authorities deny crossing border to Mexico and quote experts on her escape from the state hospital.
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