President Truman Praises Columnist On Anniversary
President Truman writes to Leigh Mitchell Hodges praising the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin editorial page columnist on his 50th birthday. He expresses optimism for America's children and a peaceful future, crediting democratic strength and free world cooperation with progress in education health energy and transport. The letter is part of the paper’s golden anniversary column featuring other notable replies.
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Leigh Mitchell
Hodges
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Free World
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Sen
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D.tenn
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
America
Moran and O Dwyer Pal Sentenced in Extortion Case
James J. Moran, longtime associate of former Mayor William O Dwyer, was sent to Sing Sing and will serve 12 1 2 to 15 years for extortion plus up to three more for conspiracy in a fuel oil dealers racket. His actual time hinges on whether he cooperates with investigators. The judge split the sentence to allow potential early release if Moran aids the authorities.
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James J. Moran
William O'Dwyer
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O'Dwyer
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Ceneral Sessions
John A. Mullen
Orange Drinkers Set for Florida Contest
Contestants from 48 states the District of Columbia and several Canadian provinces will compete here today in the first international orange drinking contest.
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Ublama
UPI
States
District of Columbia
Warren Backed on Building Budget by Assembly Subcommittee
In Sacramento on March 13, lawmakers backed Gov. Warren’s 108.6 million building program. A Ways and Means subcommittee increased the budget, adding 2.5 million to acquire a site and plan for Los Angeles State College. Auditor Post urged deep cuts, but the House panel approved most governor requests for armories, the UC system, universities, and state colleges.
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Monterey
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Earle M. Jones
California
Truman
Lazy Watchmen Set Fire and Acknowledgment Shocks Lexington
In Lexington on March 13 two watchmen face charges for starting a 1 million dollar blaze that destroyed a R. J. Reynolds Co storage warehouse on February 27. Johnny Dehart, 44, confessed during a re-detector test and implicated Joe Stockton, 30, who denied involvement. Dehart said investigators that they started the fire to avoid rounds in other warehouses, and about 1,506,000 pounds of tobacco were destroyed.
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R. J. Reynolds Co
Earl McDaniel
Johnny Dehart
Joe Stockton
Stockton
McDaniel
Dehat
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