West Europe Red Banks Thinned Threat Still Real
A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee report says Communist strength in western Europe has declined since 1947 but warns against complacency amid rapid growth fears. It notes reductions in Asia and Latin America where party membership dropped from about 330,000 to 200,000, with many nations suppressing the party. In the Middle East and North Africa, except Iran, communist groups lack the power to overturn social structures.
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Senate Foreign Relations
Western Europe
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Com
Wiley
Asia
Latin America
Corpumunist
Middle East
North Africa
Iran
The Man Who Wouldnt Talk Condensed Tale
Reader's Digest condenses Quentin Reynolds' tale of a British secret agent posing as a half wit who infiltrates a French sabotage ring. The narrative follows brutal Gestapo torture and a daring wartime operation with high stakes and dramatic suspense.
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George DuPyre
Quentin Reynolds
Solon Moves to Deny Hiss U S Pension
Sen John J Williams said he will ask Congress in January to deny federal pensions to Alger Hiss and two former Congressmen convicted of corrupt practices. He argued officials convicted of crimes should not be pensioned by taxpayers and noted other convicted officials remain eligible under current laws.
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John J. Williams
R.-Del
Congress
Alger Hiss
Williams
State Department
Harbor Department gas chief resigns over overseas posting
Samuel G. Muller principal gas engineer for the Harbor Department submitted his resignation at a Board of Harbor Commissioners meeting. He said he is taking an overseas position with a private petroleum company. The resignation, accepted with regret, becomes effective November 27 after five years with the department.
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Harbor Department
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Miller
Department
Long Beach Democratic Club to Nominate Officers
Post office rate increases announced by Assistant Postmaster John Osler take effect Sunday, raising foreign mail rates from 5 cents to 8 cents for the first ounce and 3 to 4 cents for each additional ounce, with Canada and Mexico exempted. The changes apply to letters cards printed matter commercial papers merchandise samples small packets parcel post and special delivery.
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Democratic Club
Wiltoy
Clan International
Wagner
John Osler
Osler
Canada
Mexico
Joe Can Get Rich on 4 Hours Work
Joseph Tomaskovich, a 40 year old candidate for tax collector in Franklin borough, is touted as advancing to a plush job with minimal effort. He seeks the post after winning both party nominations and intends to claim a large share of borough tax collections, a claim illustrated by Bethlehem Steel's $400,000 annual payment among 247 property owners.
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Irene Tomaskevich
Sana
Joseph Tomaskovich
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Tormaskevich
Bethlehem Steel Corp
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