Innocent Plea Filed by Provoo in treason case
Provoo, a 37 year old former Army sergeant and San Francisco bank clerk, pleaded innocent to seven counts of treason while a Japanese prisoner in World War II era. Judge Rosel Tomson presided, trial set for March 14, with new Maryland counsel appointed as court-appointed attorney declined.
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End of Occupation in Austria Talks Progress
President Eisenhower and Austrian Chancellor Julius Raab agreed to pursue a treaty for the withdrawal of all occupation troops from Austria at an early fixed date. The State Department communique notes Raab’s visit from Sunday to Thursday and mentions possible housing releases in U S occupied areas under Defense review. American leaders voiced interest in Austria’s hydroelectric development for regional benefit.
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Solon Urges Russ to Accept U S Disarming Plan
Washington broadcasts quoted Senator Flanders urging the Soviet Union to join the U S disarmament plan. He claims America spends enormous sums on armaments to deter Russian aggression and promotes world disarmament as an alternative to the arms race.
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West Predicts Continued Good Business Despite World Tensions
Western business leaders forecast ongoing growth driven by population and industrial expansion. Stakeholders from J. H. Pomeroy & Co. to Matson and Western Air Lines cite California and Pacific markets as key engines, with optimism anchored in housing, trade, and tourism growth. They urge tax relief, limited government control, and steady defense to sustain employment and prosperity.
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Trainman Drowns in River Crash Near Big Island Virginia
A Chesapeake and Ohio freight train plunged into the James River near Big Island, Virginia after a rock slide on Thanksgiving Day. Engineer William A. Hill 52 of Clifton Forge Virginia was recovered from the submerged cab about 14 hours later. Head brakeman E M Dwier and fireman J W Zell from Eagle Rock Virginia swam ashore and were hospitalized for contusions and exposure. Two additional diesel units and three cars derailed. no warning signal could flash in time due to the slide.
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Opposition Delays Two North Dakota Judge Nominations
Senator Langer reports opposition to two proposed North Dakota district judge nominees Ronald Davies of Grand Forks and Clifford Jonsonius of Bismarck. He says the Senate will not consider them during the current special session and that President Eisenhower will delay nominations until the next Congress convenes.
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New Home New Parents New Country Johnny’s Thanksgiving
Johnny, a month-old Italian orphan, arrived in Dallas with his new foster parents the Dececcos after a Rome orphanage transfer. He traveled from Rome to New York then to Dallas aboard a Trans World Airlines flight via Love Field, excited by a large red elephant doll. Hecker, supervisor at Villa Speranza, arranged the adoption paperwork.
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Dececcos Delay Thanksgiving Dinner For Johnny's Return
The Dececcos postponed their Thanksgiving meal to wait for Johnny, saying they have much to be thankful for. Dececco son of an Italian immigrant notes the family’s gratitude amid a diet that allows it.
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Mc Carthy Respite Reported From Bethesda Hospital
Senator McCarthy left Bethesda Naval Medical Center for a brief Thanksgiving Day respite as his elbow injury shows improvement. The hospital would not confirm a discharge date, and a spokesman said he remains under treatment with satisfactory progress. The Senate paused censure debate for a 10 day recess while McCarthy is absent.
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