Buddhist Chief Opposes Early Peace Treaty in Japan
Tokyo reports that Yoshida, chief adviser to Japan's 70 million Buddhists, opposes an early peace treaty. He warns such a move could invite Russian action and trigger a Sino Soviet response aimed at Japan. Yoshida, returning from six months in the United States, is a leading figure in the Japan Buddhist Association.
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Washington Slept Where With Whom In 25th Division
June 20 Korea troop camp story describes Pvt Esther Williams of Blue Diamond Kentucky and Cpl George Washington Reilly of New York in a misread bivouac. Pvt William Nestor of New York questions the tents. the occupants correct him claiming Esther Williams and George Washington occupy the pup tent.
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Esther Williams
George Washington
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George Washington Reilly
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Airman Fined for Low Flight Over Stadium Park
Alan K. Fair, 23, an aircraft worker, was fined $200 and given a year of probation by Municipal Judge Wilber F. Downs after pleading guilty to flying 75 to 100 feet above ground last May 18 to photograph Marine Stadium and Recreation Park.
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German Debt Talks Slated for London Meeting
Washington report states preliminary talks on arrangements for Western Germany to repay from 1 to 2 billion dollars in prewar debts will be held June 25 in London. US Britain and France will participate in a three power meeting, a prelude to a broader German debt conference this fall with about 25 countries. Warren Lee Pierson, head of Trans World Airlines, named American representative with ambassadorship rank. He was sworn in yesterday in Rome by Ambassador James C. Dunn. Officials estimate about half the debt is in dollars, likely held by Americans.
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Warren Lee Pierson
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James C. Dunn
Tornadoes Strike Midwest States
Tornadoes and heavy rain hit wide areas of the midwest last night causing damage. One woman was killed and five injured as a tornado struck Hutchinson Minnesota area, damaging fifty homes and felling hundreds of trees with unofficial damage about 500000 dollars.
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Judge Fines Himself Three Dollars for Speeding
Duneirk New York June 20 City Judge Raymond J Bartkowiak enforces his own rules by fining himself three dollars for passing a stopped school zone sign. The judge was not arrested and donated the money to the police sick and disability fund.
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Raymond J. Bartkowiak
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Three Men Indicted for Molesting Girls Under 14
Los Angeles County grand jury indicted Louis M. Jasper 5, Milton H. Patridge Jr 56, and Charles Abdelnour 42 on charges of molesting girls under 14 after a full day hearing.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Louis M. Jasper
Milton H. Patridge Jr
Charles Abdelnour
Local Briefs Bring Community Events and Notices
Local briefs list meetings rummage sales and picnics across Long Beach and surrounding areas with groups including Purple Heart Auxiliary German American Club Odd Fellows Rebekahs and American War Mothers. A New York report notes defense production pressures rising costs and inflation reducing armament potential and overall civilian goods availability.
Prices Advance in Wholesale Food Prices
New York June 2007 wholesale food prices rose 18.6 percent over the year-ago week, per the Dun and Bradstreet wholesale price index. The index stood at $7.07 for a pound of 31 commonly used foods, after four weeks of declines, compared with $5.96 a year earlier.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Hosiery Firm Cuts Prices of Nylons in New York
Julius Kayser & Co announced reductions in its nylon hosiery line with wholesale decreases from 7 to cents per dozen to 2 per dozen effective June 18. Suggested retail prices will fall from 10 to 30 cents starting July 15, affecting the full fine for next fall.
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New York
Julius Kayser & Co
Ithan
Kayser
Faces New Charge of Widow Swindling
George H. Ashley, a 52 year old former lonely hearts club operator, faces another widow swindle charge in Los Angeles. Convicted and awaiting sentence on earlier counts, he was held to answer and will be arraigned July 5 for allegedly coercing Mrs Stella McArron, 51, of Glendale, to hand over 16000 dollars in property with a promise of marriage.
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Los Angeles
George H. Ashley
Lonely Hearts Club
Stella McArron
Glendale
Monorail Bill Moves Forward in State Senate
A bill to form a San Fernando Valley to Long Beach monorail authority with a 20 million dollar budget moved from the Assembly to the Senate. The measure, backed by Assemblyman Everett Burkhalter, would create a public transit authority to plan construct and operate the line under Public Utilities Commission regulation.
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Long Beach
Senate Transportation Committee
Associated Press ‘Dispatch
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Everett G. Burkhalter
North Hollywood
Public Utilities \Commission
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