Actress Jane Russell Denies Rift After Premiere Fight
Las Vegas reports Jane Russell arrived with bruised jaw after a premiere. Her husband Bob Waterfield departed amid rumors of a quarrel sparked by comedian Ben Blue’s remarks about Russell’s figure. Publicists stated the jaw injury came from a gusty wind hitting her as Waterfield’s convertible door slipped. Blue says no violence occurred and apologized. Russell confirms they left after the show.
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Iran Election Toll Rises After Polling Place Attack
TEHRAN Iran Feb 13 21 The Iranian army reported troops killed at least three persons and wounded eight while beating off a trial attack on a polling place at Waishapur in the mountainous northeast. The incident raises the death toll in clashes during the national elections with more than 209 injured.
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Due Looms Between Top Red and Bolter
In Los Angeles on February 13, the man described as the top Communist in the United States moves to cross-examine a witness who called him a professional revolutionary. William Schneiderman, acting as his own attorney in a 15 California Communists conspiracy case, will question David Saunders, the one-year-old merchant mariner, about his Communist Party career from 1935 to 1945.
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Maine Snowfall Worst in 23 Years
Madawaska reported 30.0 inches of fresh snow on February 13 as northern Maine endured a heavy storm with 20 year highs in snowfall. Winds caused drifting up to 1 foot, river valleys iced over and highway travel halted. Caribou, Greenville, and other towns saw deep accumulations and limited visibility lingered.
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Elkins family tally of leg fractures spans 50 bones
In Louisville on February 13 1950 the Elkins family records their 50th leg fracture as Roger 8 turns to grab a shirt causing another break. James 34 has the 34th cast while five of seven children have had leg injuries. The ailment is osteogenesis imperfecta with frequent fractures and casts in the household.
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Allies Reds Set 6 Day Limit on Prison Exchange
Panminion Korea Feb 13 The United Nations and the Communists agreed to return all war prisoners within two months of a Korean armistice The U N also offered to meet the Reds halfway in the dispute over the number of ports through which rotated troops may pass during a truce State officers met with full truce delegations awaiting a Communist proposal for a peace conference Col George Hickman said the Allies could move to the exchange point 132 009 Communist prisoners within 60 days of armistice The Communists promised 12 559 Allied war prisoners would reach the exchange point in the same period The parties showed no agreement on the key issue of prisoners right to refuse repatriation while the Communists argued for forced repatriation.
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Hedy Lamarr Sues Fourth Husband in Cruelty Suit
Hedy Lamarr filed a divorce suit against Ernest Ted Stauffer accusing cruelty during seven months of marriage. She asked no alimony or property settlement and sought restoration of her former name. The couple separated January 21. Lamarr's previous husbands were Fritz Mand Gene Markey and John Loder.
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Ted) Stauffer
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Weather Outlook: Scattered Clouds With Mostly Sunny Tomorrow
A forecast shows scattered high cloudiness and mostly sunny conditions tomorrow with little temperature change. Light variable winds are expected across the region.
NPA Chief Sees Bottom and Curtailment Risk
Washington Feb 12 AP Henry H Fowler head of the National Production Authority said civilian industry may touch bottom in April to June as curtailment of materials grows. Second quarter metal allotments for copper and aluminum will reflect a severe curtailment with voluntary cooperation urged and warnings of mandatory action if needed. Fowler noted efforts to keep output of low and medium priced goods steady to avoid shelves emptying.
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Apology After Detroit Woman Jailed Over Garbage Can
Detroit police apologized to Hildecade Walgraeve a 42 year old mother who said she was jailed overnight in a harsh misstep for failing to provide a rear garbage can. Chief Boos ordered an investigation though officers said the offense was not serious enough to warrant detention.
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Windsor in England for Funeral of King Windsor in England for Funeral of King
The Duke of Windsor arrived in England from New York to join the nation in mourning for his brother King George VI. Secretary Acheson arrived to represent President Truman at the state funeral, as a long line of mourners formed outside Westminster Hall in frigid, snowy weather.
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Honorary Marine They Couldn't Take His Blood
Charles A. Cohn, a 19 year old veteran Cub Scout, was made an honorary master sergeant in the Marine Corps by Maj. Clark A. Morrow USMC recruiting officer in Philadelphia. Marines delivered to the blood center to donate blood in his name after he expressed a wish to give a pint. He cannot join the Marines due to age.
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Downtown Long Beach Dollar Days Attract Big Crowds
Extra sales staff prepared for two day event in downtown Long Beach as dollar day bargains appear in ads in the Press Telegram. Special bus service and additional sales help arranged with extended parking to handle expected shoppers. Silver dollars circulating as emphasize value.
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Allied Artillery Stops Red Attacks on Eastern Front
Allied artillery killed or wounded an estimated 80 Reds from two companies in three night attacks against Allied positions west of the Punchbowl on the eastern front. Communist probing forces conducted the heaviest contact of 30 along the 145 mile battlefront. American jet pilots searched for MIG-5s after Maj. George A. Davis Jr. was downed, but did not engage.
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Texas
Man Takes Plane to Give Girl Ride
Kansas City February 13 A man Gordon Keith Jones 26 of Kansas City is charged with interstate transportation of a stolen plane after hijacking a craft from Craig Wilson Palmdale California and attempting to land at Fairfax airport Kansas City Kansas. The plane crashed nosed over leaving his girlfriend at the scene. Jones previously served a sentence for stealing a plane from Teetersboro Kansas City in March 1950.
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Navy Officers to Break Ground on Kearny Mesa Housing Project
San Diego February 13 Navy Rear Adm Wilder D Baker and top Navy officials will attend ground breaking ceremonies for a 895 dwelling unit servicemen housing project on 116 acre Kearny Mesa tract. The $6 704 000 project will be built and run by private enterprise.
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White House Terms Quote Unauthorized
Washington February 13 AP Benjamin G Brawdy head of the Zionist Organization of America said President Truman told him he would decide in 10 to 15 days whether to run again Browdy added he personally thinks he will run but another White House visitor Abraham Feinberg gave a different account stating Truman had not yet decided and would not decide soon Presidential Secretary Joseph Short said Brawdy was not authorized to quote the President and Sabath quoted a possible sacrifice for world peace Short added many visitors come and do a lot of talking Continuous note on page AS column 4
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Mug on TV Screen Arouses Break-in Suspect
Mrs. H. H. Knowles of Alexandria Virginia watched a TV face announced as wanted for house breaking. A knock at the door revealed the same man at her peephole. She alerted police who arrived as the man fired. He fled and was not captured.
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H. H. Knowles
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Farouk Sends Elaborate Wreath for King George Funeral
Egyptian King Farouk contributes a major wreath for King George VI's funeral, created from hundreds of curled laurel leaves and white ribbon inscribed with his title. The gesture comes amid Egypt Britain tensions over sovereignty and Sudan, with Prime Minister Aly Maher Pasha also sending a tribute. Mossadegh and Iran, in dispute with Britain over oil, also sent wreaths, reflecting regional frictions at the service.
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