Genocide Bill Faces Senate Skepticism and Truman Defense
The Truman administration sought to reassure lawmakers that the U N genocide convention does not violate the Constitution. Solicitor General Perlman asserted U S authority to enter the pact while citing Nazi persecution as context. He pointed to prior treaties on piracy aviation trademarks and narcotics as precedent for ratification. House Speaker Rayburn noted Korea developments as Congress debated the measure.
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Guerrillas seize key points in Indonesian area
A force of 600 guerrillas led by a former Dutch captain attacked Bandoeng West Java and captured the army headquarters and telephone exchange. The U S 1 federation forces held in the north as Dutch and Indonesian troops prepared to coordinate action. Indonesian government rushed 250 mobile police by air to keep Andir airfield open.
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McCloy Plans Full Schedule in Washington
John McCloy U S high commissioner for Germany arrives in Washington to brief President Truman and state officials on Saar tensions and German occupation issues. He will meet Acheson and others, attend a White House talk, NBC broadcast, and plan talks on Capitol Hill and in New York. The trip aims to balance postwar Germany under west integration while preventing Russian influence.
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Two Slugged in Miami Mass Jailbreak Attempt
Four prisoners led by George Bertrand staged an escape bid at Dade County Jail, overpowering guards, freeing several cells, and prompting a 20 minute jailbreak before being stopped on the 19th 21st floors. Sheriff Jimmy Sullivan reported the incident occurred about 8 p.m. with battered guards and no immediate details.
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Diamonds Stolen From Core Lab In Greenville
About 50 000 to 75 000 dollars worth of industrial diamonds were stolen from the Core Lab oratories in Greenville on Saturday night. The diamonds, 12 000 carats in total, are hard to sell due to dealer manufacture ties and have little value to thieves. Plant president W H Davison said descriptions will be sent to trade associations. The stones, described as industrial diamonds, are used for cutting and are easily identified by a distinctive key stone.
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Teenage Girls Mob Baritone at Penn Station
A crowd of about 100 Ricci Valle Fan Club members mobbed baritone Ricci Valle at Pennsylvania Station in Pittsburgh. The 24 year old Brooklyn native was mauled, his coat and shirt torn, and he was driven to Allegheny General Hospital for treatment of shock. Railroad police detained him as fans gathered with signs and chanted for their idol.
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Explosives Placed Suspect Grabbed at WET Station
In Charlotte on January 23 a man with a long criminal record planted five sticks of dynamite under the WET transmitting tower. Police seized the explosives and arrested Lovell Church after officers recovered detonators from nearby woods. The case links to a dispute at WBT with IBEW affiliates, while former engineers continue picketing over contract terms.
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Brooklyn Bridge Closed for Survey
Historic Brooklyn Bridge was closed to traffic for eight hours to allow engineers to prepare for rebuilding the 67 year old span. It marked the first full closure since 1883 as motorists pedestrians and trolley travelers used alternate crossings. Construction work begins around March 1 and is slated to last 16 months at an estimated cost of 3,317,536. Engineers cited the shutdown to minimize strain and vibration during precise measurements.
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Stabbed Youth's Heart Sewed Up
In Urmhurst Amnens area a 15 year old boy named Roland Mancini from Plymouth Township was stabbed accidentally while playing with a classmate. A surgeon used four stitches to close the wound in his heart at Montgomery Hospital. He was reported in critical condition but “good chance” to survive due to youth. Jamie Graves, 15, and two companions were walking home after a television show when the incident occurred.
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Life Terms Sought for Incurable Sex Offenders
Attorney General J. Howard McGrath called for life imprisonment for all incurable sex criminals to protect women and children. In a Gannett News Service radio address he said sex offenders are either curable or incurable and urged swift identification and nonrelease unless a board certifies cure.
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L A Man Questioned in Shooting of Four
Ray Castro Batista a 20 year old from Los Angeles was held by police after admitting he shot four men at a dance hall over jealousy toward his girlfriend. He walked into the police station and said he was wanted in Los Angeles on suspicion of assault with intent to murder. He was drinking and cannot recall details.
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Stunt Proven Fatal For 15 Year Old Daredevil Girl
In San Jose on January 22 Edra Rogers aged 15 died after leaning from a moving car to perform a daredevil stunt with her boyfriend and another teen. She fell to the pavement and sustained a fractured skull.
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Man Slashed Chest During Playful Knife Incident
Police said Mancini lunged for a rocket knife during play. The 34 inch blade pierced his chest causing injury as bystanders watched.
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Jovial Alan Hale Dies at 57 in Hollywood
Hollywood mourns Alan Hale a veteran film actor and director of 39 years who died at 57 from a virus infection complicated by a liver ailment. He returned from Helena Montana where he attended a premiere and was survived by his wife Gretchen Hale two daughters Karen and Jeanne a son Alan Jr and a grandson Funeral services will be set by Forest Lawn Memorial Park Le in nearby Glendale.
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Deaths in Brushre Reach Total of Eight
COLORADO SPRINGS Jan 23 The death toll in a brush fire near Colorado Springs rose to eight. Cpl Kenneth Watson whose wife lives there died at the Camp Hospital and Cpl Bobby Hospital today of Whitewright Texas succumbed yesterday. The six other victims were soldiers stationed at Camp Carlson. The blaze destroyed nearly 90 wooden buildings and others were reported in serious condition.
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Nail File Heist Threat to Brink's Vaults
Detectives believe a $1.5 million Brink's vault raid was opened using a nail file and a penknife to slip the locks. An officer demonstrated how six doors could be opened, prompting officials to condemn Brink's lax security. Investigators checked a gray canteen truck tied to the case, while associates of gunmen in a prior Boston heist were traced to New York as money wrappers were turned over to the FBI.
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Mantz Sets Transcontinental Gas Plane Record Attempt
Paul Mantz, 47, claims a new West coast to East coast gasoline fueled engine record flying a modified P-51 from Burbank to La Guardia in 4 hours 52 minutes 58 seconds. Official timing by Fred Wilkinson and NAA pending. previous jet record by Col. William Council was 4 hours 13 minutes 30 seconds. Mantz notes weather influences and aims to push gasoline airspeed beyond 500 mph average.
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Tides and Temperatures for Tuesday January 24
Sunrise at 6 55 a m sunset at 5 16 p m moonrise 10 26 a m moonset 11 39 p m tides high 1 25 a m 4 3 ft 12 53 p m 3 2 ft low 7 49 a m 2 0 t 7 03 p m 14 ft temperature S2 water calm surf by Long Beach Lifeguards and Coast Survey notes
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