Probe of flogging by masked gangs ordered in House
June 22. Rep. Cellar ordered a full scale Congressional inquiry into flogging incidents in Alabama. The civil rights subcommittee of the House judiciary committee will lead, with Rep. Byrne directing. The investigation targets Birmingham area beatings by hooded men, as witnesses are subpoenaed. Some fear FBI oversight could complicate actions.
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Rep
Cellar
D-N.yq
Alabama
House Judiciary Committee
Celler
Byrne
DN. Y
Birmingham
FBL
Agency
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Judiciary Committee
Walter
D. Pa
Battie
Alabama House Backs Mask Ban Bill Amid Hearing
The Alabama House judiciary committee approved a measure to bar masks, after a heated hour long hearing with Ku Klux Klan opponents urging defeat. Senate plans to send the bill back to the House come Friday as supporters claim public safety concerns.
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Alabama
Bill
Montgomery
Ala
House Judiciary Committee
Tony
Ku Klux Kimy
Torlay
Houe of Representatives
Henry Mize
Tunenmeae County
Ttntrondy
Senate
William Hugh Morris
Stnte Diet Rretar
Thie Klan
Alyvin Lorin
Capitar
Tallaoga
Kiah
Sinve
David Solomon
Gorgas Pont
American Legion
Barkley Says Voters Favor More Government in Dayton
Vice President Alben Barkley told a Dayton audience that people vote for leaders who deliver services such as social security unemployment insurance flood control and federal regulation. He spoke at the Miami Jacobs Business College 35th commencement urging faster Washington action.
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Dayton
Vice Presi
Alben
Barkley
Miami Jacobs Huainesa College
Federal Trades Commission
Email Business College
Washington
McCloy to Use Ike’s Old Frankfurt Offices
In Frankfurt Germany June 22 American officials say John J McCloy will establish his headquarters as the new American high commissioner for Germany in Eisenhower era offices once used by General Dwight D Eisenhower. McCloy will likely base his operations in Frankfurt citing its closeness to Bonn the new West German capital. General Lucius D Clay previously ran the military government from Berlin.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Eisenhower
John J. McCloy
McCloy
Lucius D. Clay
Berlin
Bonn
U S Steel and United Steel Workers suspend talks
PITTSBURGH June 22 UP U S Steel Corp and the C O United Steel Workers have released contract talks indefinitely The union completed oral presentation of its case yesterday PRip Murray U S W president now plans a written presentation for delivery to the corporation by Monday
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Pittsburgh
UP U.S. Steel Corp
C. O.united Steel Workers
Prip Murray
U. O
Governors Favor Indirect Aid Backing for Europe Armament Plan
Colorado Springs June 21 AP Governors indicated support for the administration arms program for western Europe and the North Atlantic pact via indirect approval. A Cleveland conference will choose a new chairman while divisions over 20 percent federal aid cuts persist, with California’s Earl Warren voicing doubt.
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Colo
Western
Europe
Nuvel
Lkely
William Preston’ Leno Jr
Dutfd
State Department
U. K
Resolutions Committee
Indiana
Henry F. Schricker
Washington
California
Earl Warren
Babich Life Term May Be Appealed
MILWAUKEE June 22 The stern discipline of prison life hung on Milton Babich for a second day as his family weighed appealing his first degree murder conviction to the state supreme court. The 19 year old began his life term at Waupun less than three hours after municipal jury convicted him for slaying his wife’s sister last Feb. 20. Chief defense counsel Arthur Richter said he conferred with Babich’s wife about the appeal and advised them to take time, noting the expense involved.
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Milwaukee
Milton Babich
Waupun
Arthur Richter
Babich
Richtere
Steam Kills Five as Ship Hits Mine in English Channel
UNKERQUE France June 22 AP five Belgian seamen were killed when the cross channel vessel Princess Astrid struck a mine four miles off the French coast and sank. Twenty of 415 passengers were hurt as steam from the engine room scalded the crew. Other ships rushed to rescue survivors, with six injured including two women hospitalized. The ship was one hour from Ostend when it struck a line believed to have floated since the war.
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Unkerque
France
Ostend
Boy Tells About Killing Brother In 1942 Incident
An 18 year old Arkansas boy confessed to Sheriff Maddux that he accidentally killed his younger brother while displaying what he would do to the Germans. Preston Owens died after Charles Owens fired a pistol at him in their South Fort Smith home on November 20 1942. Charles, held without charge, said he joined a church recently and his conscience bothered him.
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Ort Smith
Ark
Prentice Maddux
Charles Owens
Preston
Owens
Maddux
Charles
Fort Smith
Elmer Cates
Cates
Heat Strikes Idle Detroiters
Detroit June 22 17 000 auto workers were idle as strikes halted production at Chrysler and Kaiser-Frazer plants. Chrysler sent home 12000 employees after a group of men quit. Kaiser-Frazer paused its two assembly lines and laid off 5000 workers amid 56 degree heat and high humidity.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
Kaiser-Frazer
Dog Credited for Protecting Girl
CHICAGO June 2 A cocker spaniel was credited today with saving a 8 year old girl from advances by a 60 year old man according to police statements and witnesses in the case.
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Chicago
President's Sister Advises Children at Kansas City
Kansas City June 22 Misa Mary Jane Truman sister of the President told children at the Kansas City Music Teachers Association commencement that if an older sibling develops piano talent first and faster they should not feel inferior. She urged diligence as the secret to success.
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Kansas City
United States
Misa Mary Jane Truman
Kansas City Music Teachers Association
Boy's Foot Caught in Pipe Sparks Aid Rush
In Sante Fe New Mexico on June 22 Kenny Payne aged 3 had his foot caught in a pipe. Three policemen seven water company representatives six gas company employees and 50 bystanders gathered at the scene. Patrolman Pete Montano made a hole in the pipe and freed Kenny.
Theater Ushers Nab Toy Gun Robber in Downtown
Two ushers wrestled a robber who flashed a toy gun at a downtown movie house, seizing the suspect after delay. A female cashier aided in the incident, with authorities alerted and the robber detained for questioning.
Widow recounts hunt for NYC con man who stole $5000
Mrs. Reseda Corrigan, 39, widow and mother of three, told Chicago police how a month of romance with a man posing as a motion picture producer ended when he vanished with $5000. She tracked him through Grand Central and Waldorf places before flying home, aiding a warrant against Sigmund Engel, a long-accused confidence man.
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Chicago
Reseda Corrigan
New York
Sigmund Engel
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Corrigan
Newark, N. J
TWA
Ex Nazi Leader’s Sentence Extended in Spandau Case
A German denazification court added 10 years to Baldur von Schirach’s 20 year sentence for war crimes. He is imprisoned at Spandau after being convicted as a major offender by the Nuremberg IMT. Property valued at unspecified amount is ordered confiscated.
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Munich
Germany
UFA
Baldur von Schirach
Spandau Prison
Schirach
Nuernberg
Fight at City Theater Leads to Police Custody
An incident at a movie theater ended with ushers prevailing in a brief scuffle and detaining a man before turning him over to police. The prior night a robber stole $80 at the same venue.
Miss Coplon's Love Life in Espionage Trial Sparks Testimony
In New York and Washington, Miss Coplon faces government scrutiny over alleged espionage ties to Russia. She admitted years of cohabiting with a Russian associate and a second man, denying prior claims until forced by prosecutors. The Hiss case proceeds with anticipated testimony from Gilbert Green and others.
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Judith Coplin
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Baltimore
John M. Kelly Jr
Miss Coplin
Associated Press
Udith Coplon
Justice Department
Russia
Valentina Muhuzhav
Nationalist Plane Drops Bomb Near Grounded Vessel
SHANGHAI June 22 A Nationalist warplane dropped a bomb on the lower Whangpoo River district near the grounded damaged British freighter Anchises. The ship was breached yesterday and beached. divers work to repair the hole in her pump head. Blockade fate by June 26 remains uncertain as foreign shipping remains curtailed by recent raids.
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Shanghai
Whangpoo River
Anchises
Whangpoo
President Lines
Pierce
Kobe
Japan
Rum River
Cal-Tex Co
New York
Yangtze
North China Daily News
Yangtze River
Post and Mercury
Nationwide Manhunt for Garment Union Leader Killing
A 48 state alert is issued as John Giusto and Henediete Macri, both New York City residents, are indicted on first degree murder charges for the May 9 stabbing of William Lurge, a Garment Union organizer, in a garment district building lobby. The case follows a high profile homicide investigation by city police and AFL CIO union officials.
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William Lurge
John Giusto
Henediete Macri
New York City
Po Bce
A. F. L. International Ladies Garment Workers: Union
Garment District
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