Judge Must Untangle Courton Spy Secrets
Federal Judge Albert L Reeves weighs how far the government must disclose secrets in an espionage case. Judith Coplon faces trial as she seeks 22 FBI reports on internal security and agent activities. Prosecutors argue partial reports suffice due to security. judge to rule after consideration.
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Wwashington
Albert L. Reeves
Judith Copron
Monlay
Archibald Palmer
Cop Jon
FBI
Miss Coplon
Raymond P. Whearty
John M. Kelley Jr
Palmer
Reeves
Navy Diver Fatally Hurt in Test
Chief Machinist's Mate Ignacio L. Huerta, 28, of the diving experimental unit at the naval gun range, died after a 490 foot simulated depth test. Water entered his suit valves causing unconsciousness, and lye from a canister burned him. Survived by wife Susan Lucille, two daughters, and brother Frank L. Huerta.
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Washington
Navy
Ignacio L. Huerta
Naval Gun Fantry
Huerta
Susan Lucille
Frank L. Huerta
U. S. S. Missouri
Policeman Killed by Fleeing Burglar
MinneapOLis June 4 A 29 year old policeman Fred Babcock Jr was killed when pursuing burglars at a Richtfield suburban store after catching them trying to jimmy a door. His partner Thomas Poulter helped in the pursuit as the suspects fled on foot and one gunman fired a pistol hitting Babcock in the neck. The burglars escaped.
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Minneapolis
Fred Babcock Jr
Richtfield
Babcock
Thomas Poulter
Poulter
Attempt to Burn Lewis Home Fails
An attempt to set fire to John L. Lewis' home in Alexandria, Virginia, failed when a rug ignited by newspapers stuffed beneath it was extinguished. Lewis was away in Bluefield, West Virginia, negotiating a coal contract with operators.
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John L. Lewis
The
Washington Post
Potomac River
United Mine Workers
Bluefield
W. Va
Southern Coal Operators
Pasadenan Found Burned to Death
Pasadena June 4 Herbert Zenker 54 Magnavox Corp west coast manager found burned to death in sun room of his home. Police say a lighted cigarette possibly ignited his clothing or divan. Widow Amy notes he suffered heart attacks.
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Pasadena
Herbert Zenker
Magnavox Corp
Ed Fleck
Reuter
Amy
Onetime Dahlia Murder Suspect Held for Robbery
Extradition papers sought for Leslie Dillon 27 from Oklahoma City, tied to a February 1947 $500 robbery in Los Angeles. Dillon had been questioned in the Black Dahlia case of Elizabeth Short, whose nude body was found January 15, 1947. Police said others in custody were allegedly involved.
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Oklahoma
Leslie Dillon
Los Angeles
Dahlia
Robert Guggenmos
Oklahoma City
San Quentin
Los Angeles County
Dillon
Elizabeth Short
Beating Case Brings Eight Indicted in Georgia
Deputy sheriff Wille Chapman was indicted for depriving William Jarrett of civil rights by turning him over to seven white men who beat him. The seven co-defendants include Elisha David Baker Sr and others. Chapman faces up to 13 years. others up to 12 years plus fines. Indictments root in a 1948 incident in Macon where Jarrett argued with a defendant.
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Wille Vv
Chapman
Harris County
William Capers Jarrett
Jarrett
Elisha David Baker Sr
Baker Sr
Thomas Edward Baker
Elisha David Baker Jr
William Arthur Carpenter
William Tilman Satterfield
William Ralph Leverett
Marion Rufus Dunn
Negro Ministers Seek Federal Help Over White Zone Protection
A Birmingham NAACP telegram to President Truman urged protection for the homes of two Negro ministers Rev. Milton Curry Jr. and Rev. E B Deyampert in a white zoned area. Messages were sent to Alabama Governor Folsom and local officials after three unoccupied Negro-owned houses were dynamited on March 24. Rev Curry and his wife moved furniture into a nearby barn last week amid the dispute.
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Ala
Truman
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Alabama
James E. Folsom
Eugene (Bull) Connor
James W. Morgan
Floyd Eddings
Jefferson County
Holt McDowell
Milton Curry Jr
E. B. Deyampert
Rev. Curry
Rail Line Blown Up Near Prague Area
Czechoslovak press bureau reports terrorists blew up a track on the Prague Pilsen line several days earlier, halting a train seven miles southeast of Prague. The dispatch corroborates Prague rumors of an explosion at the Communist congress, calling the act the work of spies for foreign reaction.
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Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovak Press Bureau
Pilsen
Greeks Choose Bishop for Orthodox Church
In Athens Spyridon Viachos bishop of Ioannina was elected head of the Greek Orthodox Church to succeed the late Archbishop Jamaskinos. Fifty six of sixty three bishops voted while seven were ill or unable to reach Athens. Viachos received forty two votes, largely from Damaskinos supporters, who died May 20.
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Ioannina
Spyridon Viachos
Jamaskinos
Damaskinos
Vancouver Divorce After Husband Ate Marriage License
Mrs. Constance McLeod testified in court that her husband tore a portion from their marriage license and ate it, then threatened to force her to finish the act. She was granted a divorce in the Vancouver court on June 4.
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Vancouver
B. C
Constance McLeod
Jailing Defendants in Red Conspiracy Trial Sparks Protests
In New York three Communist leaders were jailed after bail was revoked prompting outcry from Henry Wallace and the American Labor party. The Civil Rights Congress and other groups called the ruling by Judge Harold Medina a threate to liberty and condemned it as judicial tyranny. The jailed defendants include John Gates Gus Hall and Henry Winston.
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Henry Wallace
American Labor Party
Harold R. Medina
Pease
Civil Rights Congress
Atty
Tom Clark
Ben Gold
C. I. 0. International Fur and Leather Workers Union
John Gates
Communist Daily Worker
Gus Hall
Ohio
Land Henry Winston
Gates
Wallace
Progressive Party
Clark
Community Party National Committee
Ex-president Arnulfo Arias Madrid Arrest Ordered
In Panama today informed sources said an arrest order was issued for former President Arnulfo Arias Madrid by District Attorney J. M. Vasquez Diaz, who is investigating a plot to overthrow the government last April. The ex-leader remains at liberty as the case unfolds.
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Panama
Arnulfo Arias Madrid
J. M. Vasquez Diaz
Mass bus drivers walkout continues after talks fail
BOSTON June 4 A mass walkout involving 2200 bus drivers and workers entered the third day after a failed negotiations attempt last night A state official said the 78 community strike likely will extend through the weekend at least
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Boston
Warren Budget Raised Five Million in California Budget
GACRAMENTO June 4 Gov Earl Warren 1949 30 state budget boosted by 5 000 000 from Assembly amendments House added 4 894 200 for Riverside UC classroom library and dormitories construction and restored 115 000 to the State Aeronautics Commission The Riverside amendment would not affect current expenses or taxes Funds come from postwar reserves Critics warn of logrolling and misused reserves while supporters argue for Aero Commission funding and progress on aviation projects.
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Earl Warren
Assembly
House
Riverside
University of California
State Aeronautics Commission
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John D. Babbage
Marvin Sherwin
R.piedmont
Warren
Julian Beck
San Fernando
Ralph Brown
D.modesto
Aeronautics .Commission
Commission
A. L Stewart
R.pasadena
College Teacher Resigns to Become Dean at Flagstaff
W Craig Thomas resigns from Long Beach City College staff after 12 years to become dean of instruction at Arizona State College Flagstaff Ariz a new post created to broaden curricula He leaves mid August after study for a doctorate at USC and is a Stanford and USC alumnus prior teaching at Oceanside Junior College.
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W. Craig Thomas
Long Beach City College
Arizona State College
Ariz
University of Southern California
Department of Education
Long Beach
City College
Occidental College
Los Angeles
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Arizona City
Board of Regents
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Oceanside Junior College
House Democrats Win Annual Baseball Game
Washington July 4 1945 Democrats defeated Republicans 16 to 10 in the annual congressional baseball game. Chief Justice Vinson threw the first ball as players jabbed at mishaps and legends like Fishbait Miller and Don Wheeler provided comic relief.
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House
Abner D
Washington Evenin Star
Bishop
Fred M. Vinson
Harry Truman
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Fred
Glenn Davis
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Glenn
Don Wheeler
Georgia
Don
GOP
Oren Harris
Arkansas
Court Calls 11 in Bridges Case
Eleven witnesses were ordered to appear before the federal grand jury in the Harry Bridges case. Judge Michael J. Roche upheld subpoenas despite defense claims of illegality. Bridges, head of the ILA and West Coast waterfront figure, was indicted May 25 on perjury and conspiracy charges. two union officials were also charged.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
Michael J. Roche
Herbert Resner
Harry Br Ges
Bridges
C. I
Reaner
Roche
Oil Plant Blaze Costs One Life and Burns Another
A King Oil Co blaze in Richmond California killed William C. Jackson aged 34 and left H. H. Atkins 59 in critical condition. The $100,000 fire gutted tanks of linseed oil and tung oil at the plant last night. Doctors warned Atkins may die as investigators offered no explanation for the start of the blaze.
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Richmond
Calif
King Oil Co
Wiliam C. Jackson
San Pablo
H. H. Atkins
Richsmond
Koreans Will Use Guns on Invaders
Seoul reports that the republics chief of staff Maj. Gen. Choi Byung Duk said at a news conference he is ready to use guns to clear Ongjin peninsula of invading border constabularymen from Communist north Korea. He does not expect 800 or more northern constabulary members to retire voluntarily. Northern forces have taken hill positions from southern border guards in the past two weeks.
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Seoul
Korean Republic
Ongjin
Oshin
North Korea
Choi Byung Duk
Drouth Threatens Ontario Farm Yield In Auto Trip Talk
In Toronto on June 4, lack of rainfall in central Ontario threatens farmers. Agriculture Minister Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy head to Topeka for a three week motor trip. Weather offers little hope of relief. Kennedy warns one week could cost up to 45 million dollars with losses across hay, wheat, and oats.
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Toronto
Ontario
Joann P. Hilbert
T.missioner
Kennedy
No Competition Solitary Graduate Takes All Honors
Pottsville Pa June 4 2 Tremont Township High School held commencement exercises last night Marian Agnes Kohr 17 took all honors and held every senior class office salutatorian valedictorian president vice president secretary and treasurer Tony Marion was the lone graduate Tremont Township in Schuylkill County is an isolated farming and mining community that has lost most of its population in recent years.
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Pottsville
Tremont Township High School
Marian Agnes Kohr
Tony Marion
Tremont Township
Schuylkill County
Long Beach Opens Sul vere Spa at Villa Riviera Hotel
Long Beach debuts Sul vere Spa at the Villa Riviera Hotel at the sea level entrance. Dr Frank Adams D C leads the hydro-therapeutic facility using a twelve year laboratory tested colloidal sulfur product for a range of chronic disorders including rheumatism arthritis sciatica gout and neuralgia. The spa offers specialized sponge rubber tub treatments and invites inquiries to 79113 for appointments.
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Villa Riviera
West End
Frank Adams
D. C
Sulvere Spa
Long Beach
Adams
Collegian Pleads for Lost Specs
Pittsburgh report: Elizabeth Brennan a 23 year old Carnegie Tech senior asks for the return of her glasses and a $500 diamond ring stolen from her purse in a parked car. She warns that without the glasses she cannot take finals and may lose a teaching job in Alaska.
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Elizabeth Brennan
Carnegie Tech
Alaska
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