Police Raid on Sunset Strip Madam Triggers Rare Probe
Police vice officers raided Brenda Allen's Sunset Strip house of ill repute last year, taking her and others to jail amid a sweeping grand jury inquiry. Brenda faced a five year probation and jail time after a string of altered statements. The Saipan based officers' testimony and a stray theory prompted fresh scrutiny of the raid and follow ups.
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L' Angeles
Brenda Allen
Il Repute
Sunset Strip
Education Group Picks St. Louis as Conclave Site
Boston dispatch reports the National Education Association new board chose St. Louis as the 1950 convention city after an all night meeting. The board pledged to arrange satisfactory facilities for delegates while facing charges of Jim Crow concerns. A ban on Communists in teaching and NEA membership was reaffirmed by a vote of about 2995 to 5, with critics warning of a blacklist.
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Boston
National Education Association
St. Louis
On Board
U S Phone Men Held by Chinese Workers
In Shanghat July 9 two United States Telephone Company officers including general manager W F Flannery and industrial relations manager Maxcy Smith were held at their offices for over 24 hours as Chinese workers demanded back pay settlement. Flannery said the company acknowledged an obligation and was sympathetic but lacked funds to pay.
Man Admits Killing Tavern Proprietor in Late Night Shootout
Indianapolis police say 22 year old Thomas Bernard McGuire admitted shooting tavern proprietor Robert G. Brown Sr. as he sat at a table with three men. McGuire, questioned by Police Chief Edward Rouls, refused to sign a statement and challenges to a long fight preceded the fatal shot.
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Indianapolis
Indianapelis Police
Questia
Edward Rouls
Thomas Bernard McGuire
Robert G. Brown
Brown
Rouss
McGuire
Roosevelt Seeks Democrat Liberal Label in House Records
Rep Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr of New York requests that the House roster record him as Democrat Liberal rather than simply Democrat. He made the designation after losing the Democratic nomination and winning election to the House on the Four Freedoms platform.
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Washington, Jr
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr
New York
Roosevelt
House
Roose ‘Velt
Four Californians Held in Robberies
Chicago police report four Californians including a San Jose woman and a Los Angeles man admitted taking part in a transcontinental string of robberies. The group allegedly roped taverns motels and motorists across multiple states during a June 27 start, with about 75 robberies attributed and some funds used to buy clothes.
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Chicago
Daniel Gilbert
State's Attorney’s Office
California
Oregon
Washington
Utah
North
South Dakota
Sarah Ruth Mullins
San Jose
Danny
Lucky) Kelly
Los Angeles
Robert
Red) Laird
Tecopa
Charles Walker
la Mesa
San Diego
Gilbert
Robert L. Drexel
Santa Clara County
Calif
Wilford Ward
Mullins
Gillett
Kelly
Plane Missing Over Alaska With Louisians Botanist Couple
Searchers comb barren tundra forest and mountains across Alaska for a light plane missing since Sunday. The craft was due Sunday from Fort Yukon carrying Dr. Melville T. Cook of New Orleans, his wife, and pilot Bill Currington. Authorities report no trace found yet.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Fort Yukon
Melville.t. Cook
New Orleans
Bill Currington
Industrialist and Two Others Die in Farm Crash
An industrialist and two others died when their two engine airplane crashed on a farm near here. Pilot Jack Haddon of Chicago and the unidentified copilot perished. A fourth name, W. E. Watson of Chicago, was injured after being thrown from the plane.
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Here
Jack Hadden
Chicago
W. E.watson
Tenors Traced to Convict's Gun and Trial
Coroner's jury last night linked a Belgian automatic to the death of Garris. Pulley, held on a prior murder conviction and parole violation, was connected via four ballistics experts who testified the seized gun in his car fired the fatal shot. Dr. Jones noted smoke from the barrel and longer smoke retention in the Belgian firearm.
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Ohn
Garris
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
America
Police Officer Fired in Second Hit-and-Run Case
A Los Angeles police officer was dismissed amid a second hit-and-run investigation. Reports tie the suspect to threats with a revolver and multiple incidents across Santa Fe and Broadway areas. Cab driver Gerald Jessee testified Roberts boasted of manhandling a officer and fired into a taxi seat. The discipline followed an assault charge and questioned duty performance by Sgt. Oscar Jessing.
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Civil Service Commission
Dovey
Faulkner
William E. Kummer
Sanger
Maurice E
Rebe
Gerald W. Jessee
Cherry Ave
Roberts
Jessee
Harold “A. Horner
Locust Ave
Santa Fe Ave
Horner
Songer
Oscar Jessing
Jessing
Juanita Riess
Picken Y Up
Seventh St
Jamitos Ave
Ito
Bulle- 2
Reds Claim Advance on China Peninsula
The Liberation Daily reports a Communist advance on the Gianaeh Peninsula near Ninghai in eastern Chekiang. The action highlights ongoing military movements in the region as of March 9.
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Lon China Peninsula
Shanghai
Suly
Ninghai
Gianaeh
Liberation
Eastern
sChekiang
Hiss to Be Retried Amid Judicial Criticism
The Hiss case advances under renewed scrutiny as jurists face questions of fitness and a judge’s conduct. The jury remains deadlocked and the trial ends without verdict, while Attorney Tom Clark hints at further action.
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Nixon
Chambers
Hiss
Kaufrean
Kaufman
Hubert E. James
U.S
James
Tom Clark
Washen
Nine in Navy Plane Crash at Balboa Zone
BALBOA Canal Zone July 9 A U S Navy patrol plane crashed yesterday during a test flight Rescue boats and surface craft rushed to the scene Latest reports said only one body had been found
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Balboa
Canal Zone
U.S. Navy
Cen Nara Oene
Siskiyou Forest Fire Under Control Near Border
A forest fire in the Siskiyou region along the California Oregon border began Saturday in the area of the national forest and was brought under control. Firefighters reported the blaze did not reach dangerous proportions and that containment efforts continue for the affected district.
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Eureka
Tes Ciatdyou National Forest
Samantes
California-Oregon
Japan Premier seeks police control to curb unrest
Tokyo July 8 premier Shigeru Yoshida demands direct rule over Japan’s police to quell rising violence and protests over government plans affecting 95,000 federal workers. He cites the need for a dep u dent agency, the department of public safety, to maintain order. Police report rallies against Mitsubishi Steel Co layoffs drew arrests as communists allegedly organized demonstrations.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshida
Japan
Department of Public Safety
Sadenori Shimoyama
Hiroshima
Manutsa Zieee
Mitsubishi Steel County
Ceed
Fliers Return From Mercy Trip
Three Long Beach reservists, Tames W. Pittaway and TSgt Keith H. Jones, returned to civilian work after a mercy flight to Spokane. They flew a plane supplied by Col C. E. Duncan to assist Marybelle Reed of Los Angeles, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Reed, who fell ill during a vacation.
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Long Beach
Spotae Oecz
Tames W. Pittaway
Hanbury St
Keith H ‘Jones
Air Force Reserve Training Center
Spokane
Col C. E. Duncan
Marybelle Reed
Paul H. Reed
Los Angeles
Arrest Clears Up 11 Burglaries In Montreal District
Canadian police say Gerald Dennis, a gem thief held by New York authorities, confessed after two days of questioning at Westchester County jail. Officials say his interview has solved 11 burglaries worth about 150000 dollars, unsolved for four years.
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Montreal
Gerald Dennis
New York
Poe
Dennis
Westchester County
Navy Opens Reserve Officer Candidate School in San Diego
The Navy will start a Reserve Officer Candidates School in San Diego on Monday, adding summer programs for college students to become reserve officers. A similar school exists at Newport and will accept students from colleges and universities nationwide for two summer courses of intensive training, drawing about 800 enrollees from the midwest, northwest, and south segments.
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San Diego
Navy
Newport
R. L
Naval Reserve
Middle West
Northwest
Arbitrators Split on Ford Speed-Up Dispute
A Ford line speed dispute leaves arbitrators split with no clear next step. The panel named to decide the matter heard testimony on line speeds and unit spacing but could not agree on a final approach. The majority avoided a binding decision, suggesting the process may guide future understanding rather than prescribe immediate action.
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Ford
Piriel
Clerics Rally in CHICHESTER for Battle Against Communism
World Council of Churches delegates from 44 nations gather in CHICHESTER Cathedral for a six day conference. They plan to confront Marxism and religious indifference in communist dominated regions and reaffirm a stance against antichurch forces while seeking dialogue with some governments.
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Chichester
England
World Council of Churches
Ae Visser
Detectives Hunt for Shotguns Linked to Reuther Shooting
Detroit detectives failed to find additional shotguns matching the weapon used in the attempted slaying. A UAW official and Victor Reuther departed Michigan after a four day Southland search. They thanked Loren Q. Martin in Long Beach for assistance as Michigan authorities traced a Tor rance weapon with matching markings. Only about 20 shotguns with those markings were reported manufactured.
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Detroit
Mayof Victor Reuther C.J
Michigan
Southland
Loren Q. Martin
Lo Beach
Torrance
Reuther
Long Beach
U S Intervention Seen To Head Off Steel Walkout
Pittsburgh report says government mediation offers the only path to avert a nationwide steel strike. Philip Murray and John A Stephens prepare to meet Cyrus Ching in Washington as U S Steel and six other major producers weigh their positions. Daily talks center on wage demands and social security provisions while smaller producers stall.
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C. I
Philip Murray
U. S. Steel
John A.stephens
Cyrus‘ Ching
Washington
Big Steel
Ching
Bethlehem
Jones & Laughlin
Republic
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U.S. Steel
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