Mathematician Loses Suit Over Squaring Circle Reward
In Los Angeles on June 9 a judge ruled against Carl H Savitt 25 mathematics instructor at Columbia Institute of Technology in a dispute over a magazine advertisement promising 1000 dollars to anyone who could square a circle trisect an angle and double a cube with a straightedge and compass Savitt claimed he had solved the problem and presented his solution in court but Municipal Judge Arthur Guerin sided with Felt and Tarrant Manufacturing Co stating the ad was an eye catcher and not a valid offer.
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Columbia ‘Institute of Technology
Felt and Tarrant Manufacturing Co
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Savitts
Guerin
Fourth Birthday for U.S. Eighth Army in Japan
The U S Eighth Army, now in its fourth birthday and occupying Japan, was activated in Memphis on June 1 1944. It has campaigned in the Pacific and is nearing the end of its third year in Japan.
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Tokyo
U.S. Eighth Army
Japan
Memphis
Tenn
Vandenberg Urges Caution on European Food Aid Program
Senate debate centers on ECA Administrator Hoffmans views and the size of the aid plan. Vandenberg urges care to avoid spreading the program for 12 to 15 months as Bridges and Brooks raise questions about the committee’s right to study the appropriation and possible changes if Europe’s food supply improves. O Mahoney commends Vandenberg while Wherry and Gurney back an adequate program and Barkley fully supports the stance.
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Senate
ECA
Paul ©. Hoffman
Hoffman
Sen. Bridges
Sen. Brooks
RTL
Europe
Wherry
Nebraska
Appropriations Committee
Gurney
R-S. D
Sen. Barkley
Sen. Vandenberg
Barkley
Truman Challenges Congress on Farm Housing and Prices
President Truman urged Congress to stay in session and pass an agricultural bill a housing bill and price measures saying failure would mean nothing for the country. He warned about misrepresented claims and defended his administration noting economic gains and profits in banks. He praised Sen. Murray and Rep. Mansfield and pressed for Taft Ellender Wagner housing legislation. He departs for Washington State to inspect Grand Coulee Dam and address Seattle.
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Columbia River
Philadelphia
Demeo Signs Fourth Redskins Contract
Al Demeo former Duquesne All America center signs for the 1948 NFL season with the Washington Redskins. It will be his fourth season with the Tribe after joining midway through the 1945 campaign following Navy service and contributing to the eastern championship drive that year.
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Duquesne University
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Skins
A F M Drops Plan to Enter Recording Business
ASBURY PARK N J June 3 The American Federation of Musicians says it has dropped its plan to go into the recording business on its own Milton Diamond the unions general counsel said the project was not feasible The union has banned further recordings by its members citing job deprival in the industry
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American Federation of Musicians
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Milton Diamond
Million dollar Homes Suit Targets Fresno Defendants
Three Fresno men Richard M. Vail William C Albany and Wade J Howells are named defendants in a 1 298 689 damage suit brought by more than 50 Fresno and San Joaquin Valley war veterans alleging false and fraudulent representations in home sales They were just indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud related to a 500 000 veterans housing project in Fresno and face trial next Monday in Federal Court at Fresno Also named as defendants are Western Systems Inc Southern Realty Co Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association.
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Fresno
Richard M. Vail
William C. Albany
Wade J. Howells
Western Systems, Inc
Southern Realty Co
Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association
Truce Terms Set by Bernadotte for Middle East
Bernadotte outlined a ceasefire framework with limited immigration, strict front stabilization, and no movement of troops or war material. He proposed Red Cross relief for Jerusalem and other disputed areas while prohibiting warfare during the truce. Recognition by several nations was noted as part of the plan.
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Jaffa
Solon Trio Denounces Court Ruling on Wage Hour Act
Three Democratic Congress members condemned a Supreme Court overtime ruling as a ploy by a big business lobby to repeal the Wage Hour Act. They warned it would trigger huge back pay claims for longshoremen and raise industry costs. Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas called the decision a blow against racial discrimination.
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Supreme Court
New York
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W-Va
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Walt
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Calif
Roosevelt backs Democrats in party support shift
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. says he will support the candidates program and decisions of the Democratic party in New York. Earlier both he and his brother Elliott favored General Dwight D. Eisenhower for president.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Democratic Party
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Elliott
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Local Briefs from Palos Verdes and Nearby
Social-Courtesy night to be observed by Palos Verdes Chapter 216 C B S at 5 1 1 tomorrow. Amvets meet tonight at 8 at Truman Boyd Manor. A $22 portable radio was stolen yesterday from a store at 2222 Atlantic Ave. Richard L Burch son of Mr and Mrs Raymond F Burch is a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bob Jones University in Greenville. A traffic signal at Alamitos and Orange Aves intersection with E 17th St is requested by Councilman Raymond C Keeler and referred to the city manager. The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity seeks a road marker at Carson St and Cherry Ave to draw people to the church. referred to city manager’s office.
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Palos Verdes
C. B.S
Atlantic Ave
Richard L. Burch
Raymond F. Burch
Fifth St
Bob Ives University
Greenville
Raymond C. Kealer
Alamitos and
Orange Aves
E. 17Th St
Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Carson St
Cherry Ave
MacArthur Group Plans Banquet Dinners Across Major Cities
The MacArthur for President national headquarters announces testimonial banquets in Washington New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston and western and southwestern cities. Dinner plates are set at 100 each and will fund campaign efforts through executive secretary Ervin Hohensee.
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Gen
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Ervin Hohensee
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Signal Hill Fiesta Adds Weekend Rodeos
Rodeos will be held on weekend afternoons through June 24 as part of Signal Hill Fiesta de Oro Negro. Ben O Moyle, chairman of the Signal Hill Businessmen's Association board, announced the plan. The rodeos take place on the west side of Cherry Ave north of Hamilton Bowl.
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Signal Hill
Ben O. Moyle
Signal Hill Businessmen’s Association
Cherry Ave
Hamilton Bowl
Minister Edson Attends Redlands Trustees Meeting
Rev. Winfield Edson of First Baptist Church attended the University of Redlands board of trustees annual meeting held yesterday in the Brown Memorial Reading Room. President George H. Armacost and business manager Charles Pierpoint presented reports. a faculty dinner followed.
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