U S Court Hears Wartime Record of Tokyo Rose
In San Francisco a semiprivate audition of Tokyo Rose records was held in Federal Court before Judge Michael Roche. The defense seeks preadmission review. the jury remains excused as prosecutors present eight treason charge records from wartime broadcasts by Iva Toguri D Aquino known as Orphan Ann.
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San Francisco
UFI
Tokyo Rose
Michael Roche
Iva
Toguri D'Aquino
Radio
Tokyo
D’aquino
U. S. Monitor
Portland
Ore
Orphan Ann
Saipan
Roche
Radio Schedule Fragment From Wartime Era
A fragmented OCR listing mixes wartime and postwar radio programming with scattered names. It mentions broadcasts involving Red Foley and the Grand Ole Opry, police procedural content, gardening and varieties, and lingering references to modulation, schedules, and city stations.
Forgotten Wheelchair Stars Brighten Peace Show
Hollywood choreographers and MGM personnel helped 13 veterans perform in a wheelchair revue titled It's Fun on Wheels at Birmingham Veterans Hospital. Nurses, electricians, and studio staff joined in, with a five piece band providing music as the audience cheered the unique onstage parade of performers in wheelchairs.
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Los Angeles
Uzi
Hollywood
Birmingham Veterans’ Hospital
Catherine Newburn
Ten of Peace
M-G-M
Nick Castle
N-G-M
Paramount
Universal-International
MGM
Bob Keith
Rede
Judge Indicted for Slaying Attempt Released on Bond
Atlanta July 30. A Savannah area judge is free on a 95 000 bond after a grand jury indicted him for assault with intent to murder in a shooting toward and wounding John Lockwood. The case involves attorney Carpenter, a longtime associate, with both Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Lockwood at the lawyer’s bedside. Divorce actions are noted by both women, and a counter suit claims the judge intended to marry Lockwood.
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Atlanta
Ufan
Ae Hanatane
Rt Carpenter
John Lockwood
Carpenter
Lockwood
Conscience Fund receives many repentant confessions and gifts
The White House reports letters to the conscience fund from citizens confessing guilt and sending money. Contributions vary from small amounts to large sums, with some gifts totaling thousands, including a 97 dollar note or stamps. Funds go to the Treasury and funds may be used to offset public debt.
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U. S
Treasury
Bureau of Accounts
Joseph A. Woodson
Conscience Fund
Madison
Navy
Ancient Heirlooms Stolen From Samoan Royal Family
Reports say pearl-studded heirlooms of Chief Eddie of Samoa were stolen from his auto mobile in San Francisco. The bracelets and anklets, valued at more than 000, were part of the costume Teo uses with his four sons as the Royal Samoan Singers and Dancers.
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San Francisco
Eddie
Samoa
Teo
Washington
Agriculture Department
Magalel
B. T. Simms
Grand Forks
N. D
Nebraska
Paar
Logue Sal
Ireland drops visas for American visitors starting Monday
Dublin government says U S travelers will only need a valid passport to enter Ireland, ending visa requirements from July. Government sources mention the expected US move to waive its visa fee for Irish arrivals.
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Dublin
Ireland
U. S
United States
Judge Beaten in Texas Ex mayor Accused
GROESBECK Texas July 30 Veteran Judge Fountain Kir oyia in serious condition from a beating Allen Therrell former mayor is accused of assault with intent to murder Sheriff Bill Green said the beating Thursday night stemmed from a long standing feud The judge was leaving the 7th District Court after more than 20 years in office Therrell was released on bond set at 2500 dollars
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Groesbeck
Texas
Fountain Kiroyia
Allen Therrell
Lay
Bill Green
T7th District Court
Kirby
Claude Garrett Sr
Therrell
Reen
British Will End Freight Slowdown
In Manchester England a slowdown at government owned railways ends Monday midnight after 2500 workers voted to resume normal operations. The protest began July 10 over a $2 a week wage claim by the National Union of Railwaymen.
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Manchester
England
Britain
National Union of Railwaymen
Council Adopts Four Zoning Ordinances Across City
The council approved four ordinances including bans along Orange Ave from 60th Street to Harding Strom alley changing district boundaries from R-4 to C-1 and C-2. A zoning rule bans junk yards citywide with exceptions for existing ones and imposes window specifications for dwellings. The fourth ordinance amends provisions affecting jobs.
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Orange Ave
60Th St
Strike Delays Paris Show of Fall Styles
Paris fashion houses postpone their fall collection showings to Wednesday after a strike by 14,000 needleworkers. Leading dressmakers feared cancellations as seamstresses return to work. The event stands as a major source of France’s dollar income in apparel.
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Paris
Contouriera
France
L A Machinist Held in Murder of Wife
Los Angeles July 30 UF Bennett Rickard a 35 year old machinist is held on suspicion of murdering his wife Donna Vergene Rickard 29. She was stabbed 13 times in the head neck and back with a butcher knife and found in the front seat beside him. Rickard claimed he blacked out while taking his wife home from work. Sheriff’s Lt Vic England reported on the stabbing and knife ownership.
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Los Angeles
Bennett Rickard
Heriff
Vic England
Donna Vergene Rickard
Rickard
England
Attorney General Says He'll File Evidence Later
The attorney general indicated he will submit evidence at the proper time in a suit against Pearson. He stated that he expects to prevail and conveyed confidence in his case, while travelers and dates were not clearly confirmed in the fragment.
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Howser
Attorn
Pearson
Nation's Highest Paid Jurist Set for Task
Circuit Judge Philip J Finnegan will join the U S Court of Appeals on August 12 likely becoming the nation’s highest paid jurist with a salary of 17 500. He was appointed by President Truman in April 1947 and later confirmed by the Senate. The new post carries a personal salary of 26 000 matching the top earners in the federal judiciary.
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Chicago
Philip .J.finnegan
U. S Court of Appeals
Finnegan
Truman
Senate
Eligi. Ie
United States
Supreme Court
Young Film Stars Wed This Week End
Rumored wedding of Gail Russell and Phil Yon, both ages mid twenties, with plans described for a Santa Barbara ceremony. Howard Hill the archery expert will act as best man and Miss Mary Lou Van Ness as maid of honor. Honeymoon along California coast to follow.
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Wea
Gail ‘Rugeell
Oe Madigan
Santa Barbara
Howard Hil
Mary Lou van Ness
California
Miss Russel
Dil Yon
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