Animal stories spotlight oddities in a bushel of court and fire tales
In a roundup from New York to Ohio, a Pampered chicken in red underwear wins a sewing machine contest while Minnie the hen and her mistress spark a TV prize. Smoky the Dalmatian faces trial after biting a woman. a Seeing Eye dog named Pavla recovers from cataract surgery with a joyful reunion. Sam the hound testifies in court. a calico cat survives 36 hours in a brick kiln with tail loss, prompting ongoing local chatter.
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Manhattan
Minnie the Hen
Minnie
New York
Eva Anderson
Harwich
Anderson
Pittsburgh
Port Washington
N. C
Smoky, Dalmatian Fire Company
Imascot and Watchdog
Smoky
Fire Company
New York City
Elba Velez
Pavia
George
Sam
Minerva
Ohio
Kitty
Five San Marino teens planned Dillinger style blitz
Five teenage boys ages 14 to 16 admitted stealing 29 guns from San Marino and Alhambra stores. Police said they planned a "Dillinger crime wave" to span the San Gabriel Valley after a hideout above Pasadena. They described guerrilla warfare study and live firearms practice before officers halted the plot by spotting two youths near a sporting goods store and another attempting a roof skylight entry. The private arsenal included 21 rifles and a shotgun along with revolvers and automatics.
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San Marino
Dillinger
Alhambra
San Gabriel Valley
Pasadena
Tabby’s Escape Baffles Ohio Vet Dean
Seared ears fur and feet mark Tabby the cat’s peril while some celebrate her survival. Walter R. Krill, dean of the Ohio University veterinary college, said yesterday that the tale is impossible.
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Tabby
Walter R. Krill
Ohio University Veterinary College
Bevan Challenges Attlee in Labour Leadership Crisis
In London a emergency Labour meeting faces Aneurin Bevan and 56 Labour MPs in open defiance of Clement Attlee. Bevan aims for prime ministership if a socialist government returns, while Attlee seeks control after a strong vote against a no confidence motion.
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London
Aneurin Bevan
Bevan
Jeftewinger
Britain
Clement Atlee
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Attlee
Bevah
House
Churchill
Tion
Socialist House
Chamber of Commerce urges $14.4 billion budget cut proposal
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged President Truman to slash next year’s $85.444 billion budget by $14.4 billion to align with estimated federal revenues. It called for deep cuts in foreign aid and military spending and substantial reductions in housing, economic controls, agricultural programs, development payments, and education aid. It warned that without cuts, taxes would rise sharply or borrowing increase.
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Washington
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Truman
Chamber
Mak ‘Ng
Congress
Washington Report
United
Connally Pushes State Control in Offshore Oil Fight
Senate debate on offshore lands centers on state ownership. Connally advocates substituting House bill to end federal claims and grant states rights up to three miles, with Holland backing a three mile limit and royalty share. Aiken objects to any state payout if lands stay federal. Cain warns against expanding federal claims as Washington halts drilling permits.
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Washington
Senate
Ti amauEe
Sen
Connally
Texas
House
Sens
Long
D.-La
Holland
D.-Fla
Aiken
O'Mahoney
D-Wyo
Supreme Court
Sen. Cain
R.wash
Secretary of the Interior
Oscar Chapman
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Carin Wick
Muskegon, Mich
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Clayton, Olle
Jane Counter
Minneapolis
Associated Press
Perils Labor Party
Attlee l
Daily Mail
Neville Chamberlain
Daily Herald
Parliamentary
Labor Party
Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Nancy Davis
Little Brown Church of the Valley
North
Hollywood
Jane Wyman
White House
Raymond L. Baird
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph
Baird
Teddy Roosevelt
Associated
Carges
Tideland
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