Democrats for Eisenhower Seek 70 California Delegates
A California Democratic group announced plans to enter a full slate of 70 delegates pledged to Eisenhower for the June 3 primary. The move aims to create a cross party ticket plan, arguing for leadership change while keeping options open if Eisenhower is nominated by the Republicans.
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Fred Levy
William Mooser
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Fairmont
Los Angeles
Douglas
Winds
No Cut Seen in Consumer Output
In New York on February 23 1951 Leon Kerserling chairman of President Truman’s council of economic advisers said that barring total war defense expansion will not reduce industrial buildup or consumer production. He noted 1951 saw industry invest 50 percent more in plants and equipment and that consumption was near its prior peak. If total war is avoided, defense expansion should not curtail the building up of industrial tools nor the supplies available to consumers.
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Blind beauty Kathleen Francis wed Air Force man in Chicago
Kathleen Francis May, a former ballet dancer who lost sight to an eye disease, married Air Force Pfc. William Womack in Holy Name Cathedral Chicago. The couple met five months ago at a party and plan to start their life with help from friends and local merchants. Kathleen became blind in 1946 due to optic illness.
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Long Beach
Chicago
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Cartagena St
Old Man River
Walter K. Womack
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Holy Name Cathedral
John Marren
Bill
Wormark
Apartment House Fire Kills Three in Chicago
A north side apartment building fire killed three men and injured six others, forcing fifty residents to flee the blaze in Chicago. Fire crews battled the flames tonight, with casualties confirmed as responders worked the scene.
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Chicago
Jailer Guilty of Beatings Fined 106 in Columbia
In Columbia South Carolina on February 23 former Sumter County jailer Reuben L Irby aged 31 faced three of 14 counts in Federal District Court for civil rights violations. He received a six month sentence or a $100 fine. he paid $106. Eight Negro women testified he flogged them with leather straps and forced others to pour hot liniment on wounds.
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Fedival District Court
George Rel
Wimmerman
Reuben L. Irby
Irby
Sumter County
Marietta, Ga
Timmerman
Mystery Blast Shakes Dallas
An explosion near a bridge southwest of Dallas destroyed the structure but caused no injuries or other damage. Deputies suggested it might be a prank or an attempt to get rid of dynamite. This marked the third blast in three months, with homes in Oak Cliff and other areas up to ten miles away shaken.
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Texas
Oak Cliff
WSB Allows No Limit Pension Plans Under New Policy
The Wage Stabilization Board issued a policy authorizing automatic approval of more than 500 pension plan requests. It removes limits on employer and worker contributions and benefits, sets three minimum standards, and shifts to 30 day acknowledgment with automatic approval if no reply.
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Washington
WSB
Nathan Fein Singer
Japan Rioters Attack Police in Kyoto Demonstrations
About 1000 demonstrators, likely Communists, attacked three police stations and tax offices in central Kyoto. Eleven police and one student were injured. ten men and a woman arrested. The rioting followed a Youth and Women's Anti-Rearmament rally, with broader anti rearmament acts tied to Communist propaganda.
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Kyoto
Japan
Asahi
West German defense bill sparks NATO pullback plea
A three power NATO mission arrived in Lisbon to seek a reduction in West Germany's 2.67 billion dollar defense contribution. Bonn leaders call the amount politically unacceptable as NATO plans a vast peacetime buildup, costing over 200 billion dollars for 45 to 50 divisions across Europe. Germany’s higher recommended share equals about 10.5 percent of GDP, provoking concern of parliamentary rejection.
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All Germany Poll Plan Pushed by U.N. Commission
Geneva February 24 The United Nations commission on Germany urged East and West Germany to appoint representatives to discuss free all German elections. The four member panel asked for meetings with German authorities on March 17 and Berlin city governments on March 21 to outline necessary arrangements. Poland was named as a fifth member but did not participate. The commission noted no clear evidence of freedom to conduct genuine all German elections and quoted East German and West German positions on foreign interference.
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Ex-Policeman and son slain in mystery
Los Angeles police found the bodies of former officer Albert Echols and his son Alvin in their home. A .32 caliber automatic lay near each victim, with separate rooms indicated. Investigators considered murder suicide but did not rule out double murder. Albert Echols, 56, retired eight years ago, and Alvin Echols were identified. Albert Adams found the rear door open, called police, and reported Alvin dead in the service porch with a head wound. Eloise Echols was away at the time.
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Eloise Echols
Curiosity of One Chills Air Travelers
A Chicago bound TWA flight from Pittsburgh returned after an unidentified solider attempted to open an emergency door shortly after takeoff. The door opened moments, then closed, as passengers shivered in the air conditioned cabin before the pilot redirected the plane to land safely.
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Caltech Comptroller Dies of Heart Attack
Pasadena report says Edward C. Barrett TI secretary of the CalTech board and comptroller died tonight of a heart attack. He served CalTech and its predecessor Throup Polytechnic Institute and Throop College of Technology for 41 years.
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Edward C. Barrett
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California Institute of Technology
CalTech
Throup Polytechnic, Institute
Throop College of Technology
Twins Die in Calif Home Fire At Albany Residence
Charlene and Charles Mortis two year olds perished when a fire destroyed the home of Nan Mortis 22 in Albany California. Nan woke to screams rescued her four year old Donnie but the twins Charlene and Charles were taken from the blaze. Charlene died at the scene and Charles died shortly after from burns.
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Charles Mortis
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Korea
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Prisoners of War Repatriation Standoff In Korea
Communist truce negotiators insist POWs must be returned against their will while Allied side pushes for voluntary repatriation. Col. George W. Hickman cites UN concept authority as talks end with deadlock on supervision. Red protest over Rose Island riot heightens tension.
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Kose Island
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United Nations
Hickman
Rose Island
U. S
Tsai Cheng-wen
Peiping
San Francisco
Tsai
William P. Nuckols
Wife adrift in Gulf on houseboat off Cedar Key
A fisherman's wife, Mrs. Annie Simpson, 45, was aboard a houseboat adrift in the Gulf of Mexico after losing moorings near the Suwannee River mouth during a windstorm. Her husband, Richard, away fishing, sought her with a power boat as three vessels and a Coast Guard plane searched the area amid low visibility.
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Leading Canadian Financier Found Dead in New York
Arthur P. Earle, 72, renowned Canadian businessman and financier, was found dead in his New York hotel room just before his planned return to Canada. A physician ruled natural causes. Earle led Montreal Life Insurance Co. and Aetna Life Assurance Co. of England, and chaired American Yellow Knife Mines Ltd. of Toronto.
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Arhur P. Earle
Canada
Earle
J. P. Morgan
Montreal Life Insurance Co
Aetna Life Assurance Co
England
Yellow Knife Mines, Ltd
Toronto
More Rabbit Than Ermine Seen Likely at Coronation
London tailors report robes for Queen Elizabeths coronation will use white rabbit fur instead of ermine to cut costs. Robes for peers and peers cost about £245, with real ermine top quality velvet around £125. Renting a robe may be possible for £25. Date unsettled with chatter of late summer or early autumn.
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