Deserter Fire-Eater Convicted in England
Burton England June 10 An Air Force airman Delbert Hilk 35 Philadelphia denied desertion after a four year absence while performing as Donna Delbert a monster fire eater on the English music hall stage. He was sentenced to two years hard labor for desertion and stated he planned to return to the stage in America where he had worked as a magician and theater performer with the Hagenbrek Wallace Circus beginning in 1985. He said a London woman tipped off the police after he pursued another romance.
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Burton
England
Air Force
Delbert B. Hilk
Donna Delbert
Japan
Hill
Newcastie
Amerca
Fheater
Hagenbrek Wallace Circus
Feruve
Hilt
London
News High Lights Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce captures national awards
The Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce is highlighted for winning national awards in a leading feature. Separate notices list Navy undersecretary inspections, a Senate haircut joke, and other items across pages.
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Long Beach
Beld
Creasword
McKellar urges Hoffman to quit during ECA hearing
Sen. McKellar shouted that Hoffman should resign for the sake of the United States. Hoffman denied pressuring the appropriations panel over European recovery funds and the $3.57 billion request. Other senators debated funding cuts as McKellar pressed for Hoffman’s departure, while Ferguson defended Hoffman as not issuing a threat.
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Washington
Sen. McKellar
D.tenn
ECA
Paul Hoffman
United States
Senate Appropriations Committee
Hoffman
McKellar
Europe
Sen. Ferguson
R.mich
Ferguson
Truman Leaves for Little Rock in June Flight
President Truman departed Washington at 12 37 p m in a lone private plane for Little Rock Arkansas where he will deliver a major foreign policy speech the next day He plans to attend the 3rd Division reunion honoring his World War I artillery service He wore an ebony gold headed cane from veterans of Battery D 129th Field Artillery and a 35th Division gold button in his lapel
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Washington
Truman
Lite Rock
Ark
Independence
3Th
129Th Field ‘Artillery
Wallace Campaign Boss Epithet Target at Senate Red Quiz
In a tense Senate hearing Eastland dismissed C B Baldwin, Wallace campaign manager, for refusing to confirm party membership. Baldwin accused Eastland of fighting against Negro rights and labeled the Progressive party a Communist front. The scene ended without violence as Baldwin left the chair amid protests over a list of Communist fronts.
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Wallace
Senate
Ashington
Sen
Eastland
D.-Miss
C. B. Baldwin
Henry Wallace
Cotton Council
Baldwin
Progressive Party
Senate Judiciary Committee
Philly Truckman Held for Ball Bat Slayings of Two
A Philadelphia divorcee and her 9-year-old son were beaten to death with a baseball bat in a downtown apartment. Police say 29-year-old truck driver Robert Gemberling confessed to the killings seeking revenge after his wife threatened to leave him. He was ordered held without bail for homicide.
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UPA
James Kelly
Kelly
Robert Gemberling
Michael Lubowski
Jean Mills
Gemberling
Army Surgeon Fires at Police Then Kills Self
A Santa Ana Army officer identified as Lt Ree Aranony Morris fired on police at a ranch garage on E Fourth Street, then killed himself with a .23 pistol. Officers responding found notes indicating a wife Margaret L Morris and two children Charles and Julia.
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Santa Ana
E. Fourth St
Ree Aranony Morris
Orps, U
Fourth St
Thomas McGaff
Robert Luxembourger
Morris
Margaret L. Morris
Manhattan Beach
Charles
Julia
Sonja Henies Sables Stolen
Thieves seized a large haul from ice skating star Sonja Henie. A truck carrying her sables and clothing to an airport bound for California was robbed, with about 35000 dollars in items taken.
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New York
Sonja Henie
California
Pilot Escapes as Jet Explodes in Flight
ANGEL June 10 An Air Force F 86 jet exploded over the Ridge Route with the pilot, Capt. R E Barr of the 9th Pursuit Squadron at March Air Base, parachuting to safety and escaping with minor injuries after being thrown clear during a flight between here and Bakersfield.
Heavier Work Load Seen in 1950 Truman Request
President Truman asked Congress for 141 million more for unemployment grants and employment services. The White House cited a heavier workload than estimated, boosting the total for the next 12 months. The request adds to 1950 and current-year appropriations, with existing unemployment payments funded from a large trust.
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Washington
Truman
Employment Compensation and Employment Service Administration
Congress
White House
Federal Security Agency
Telephoner Taunts Police Threatens More Attacks
A telephone caller taunted police after slugging two women with a wrench the previous night and threatened further attacks. One victim, Mary Long, 31, reported a purse grab and loss of 40 dollars near Third Street. Pearl E. Tucker, 45, remained in serious condition, while Esther Barnett, 33, rested comfortably at Sea Side Hospital.
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Graace
Rar Noom
Ruth Me
Pps - Graw
Mary Long
Winnipeg PL
Third St
Obispo Ave
Pearl E. Tucker
Maury Ave
Seaside Hospital
Esther Barnett
Olive Ave
Russ Ask Talks on German Peace Within 90 Days
Paris dispatch says Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky urged a new Big Four conference within three months to draft a German peace treaty. He proposed four allied powers allow troops to remain one year after peace. Western reps demand Berlin rail strike settled before any east-west trade pact and Paris talks proceed.
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Paris
Russia
Andrei ¥. Vishinsky
Foreign Ministers’ Council
Germany
Britain
France
United States
Vishnnsky
U. S
Berlin
Promoter charged in mail fraud case over unmarketed car
Preston T. Tucker and seven associates, including an ex convict, were indicted on 31 counts for mail fraud securities violations and conspiracy tied to promoting an unmarketed rear engine automobile. Eight defendants face up to 155 years imprisonment and 60 thousand dollars in fines each.
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Preston T. Tucker
Chicago
A. P
Securities and Exchange Commission
John Pe Barnes
Tucker
Californian
Tucker Corp
Five Billionth Dollar Marshall Aid Dispensed
In thirteen months five billion dollars of Marshall Plan aid were dispensed. In June European nations were authorized to buy 300.2 million dollars worth of goods. The total for the thirteen months of operation reached 5,070,200,000 dollars.
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Paris
JPAP
Kongmic Coopers 9Momication Administration
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Walnut Ridge
Eddie Smith
H.R. Peterson
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Peterson
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Poser
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Little Rock
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Wages
John Z. McCutcheon
Chicago Tribune
Lake Forest
Sables
Russ Ask
Harold A. Karsten
Alles Abraham Karatz
North Hollywood
Calif
Neapon
Floyd D. Cerf
Robert Pierce
Detroit Athletic Club
Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Co
Fred Rockelman
Ford Motor Co
Ler Corp
EFC
Mitchell W. Dalian
Oak Park
Otis Radford
Evergreen Park
Reconstruction Finance Col
Clift Knoble
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