Jury finds Tommy Cook guilty of second degree murder
Tommy Cook, 18, was convicted of murder in the second degree and found guilty on two additional counts of attempted armed robbery and armed robbery. Judge Maltby set minimum sentences of 15 years to life for the murder and consecutive terms, with possible parole after seven to eight years or, if concurrent, three to four years. Sentencing was scheduled for Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Local reactions were emotional, with the slain man’s widow and mother-in-law expressing anger and grief.
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Tommy Cook
Joseph W. Maltby
Cook
Maltby
Tommy
Dominic Calarco
Frank Catania
Malthy
Atty
Albert CS. Ramsey
Segre’ Gaurder
Secutor
Thomas W. Cochran
Col. i
CBS Color TV Favored by FCC Action Delayed
Washington Sept 1 UP The FCC declined to adopt final color TV standards but released a report backing CBS developed system while saying RCA and Color Tele vision, Inc. proposals fall short. If forced now CBS meets criteria but a final decision is postponed to allow black and white compatibility. manufacturers urged to build dual receivers.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Columbia Broadcasting System
Radio Corporation of America and
Color Television, Inc
Commission
CBS
Commislion
Nine Break Out Of Tijuana Jail
Mexican authorities searched Baja California for nine prisoners who escaped from the Tijuana jail yesterday. Four are murderers led by Melesio Alvarado Sanchez, 38, serving 30 years for slaying Rique Duarte. An American, Delbert Dodd Longworth, 28, Santa Ana, is among the escapees, accused of avoiding Mexican duty after crash landing a plane loaded with dry abalone near Rosario.
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Tijuana
Mex
Baja California
Melesio Alvardo Sanchez
Rique Duarte
Ieamong
Delbert Dodd Longworth
Santa Ana
Rosario
Possible $10 to $15 Million State Surplus Hinted
Finance experts in Utah foresee an unexpected surplus for the coming year amid strong tax revenues and evolving conditions. Governor Warren signaled a plan to request allocations for local aid and security programs, with talks of a special session on September 20.
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Gackameto
California
Warren
Finance Department
Saverner Warren
Truman Bionday x
Congress Grants Truman Broad Powers to Control Economy
Congress approved sweeping authority for President Truman to impose wage and price controls and mobilize defense production. The measure, agreed by House Senate conferees after a week, allows selective use of controls and requires simultaneous curb on prices and wages if invoked. Some members favored broader authority during the Korean War era.
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Ashington
Iny
House
Senate
Truman
John C. Kunkel
R.-Pa
Conference
Albert Cole
R-Kan
House Senate Conference Committee
Long Beach
Employment Up 1 153 000 to Set New Record High
Washington reports August employment rose by 1,153,000 to a new high of 62,367,000 with nonfarm jobs surging 1,433,000 while farm workers declined by 290,000. Unemployment fell 713,000 to 2,500,000 the lowest since 1949. Secretary Sawyer notes defense demand may sustain growth toward full employment.
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Washington
Sawyer
Truman Talks at 7 o'Clock Tonight
President Truman will address the nation at 7 p.m. from the White House via radio and TV, saying the United States had no alternative in sending troops to Korea in the interest of world peace. The speech aims to reach Western audiences as well as the nation, reflecting on foreign policy and the U.N. Security Council dynamics.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Korea
White House
Westers
Almert
U.N
Obituaries and Editorials Featured Across The Telegraph Pages
Page references list obituaries on page five four and editorials on page A eight with political news on A fourteen and radio and television on A six. Shipping tables appear on pages seven and four while theaters are noted on A one and three. Women's activities are listed on pages eight two.
Weather Outlook for Tomorrow Afternoon
Light winds from the southwest to west at 10 to 16 mph are forecast for tomorrow afternoon. Expect mild temperatures with no significant precipitation indicated.
Draft Expansion Sways Age Limit Amid 50,000 Reds Drive
Washington AP says House armed services panel will consider raising the draft top age from 25 to 35 and extending drafts to veterans, especially single men. Fathers up to 26 may be drafted soon, replacing current dependents exemption. House passes bill to draft doctors dentists and allied specialists to age 50, for 21 months service, with reserves exclusion. Coast Guard seeks authority to use draft, call up reserves, extend enlistments 12 months.
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Washington
Vinson
D.ga
House Armed Services Committee
Congress
House
Senate
Mable
Coast Guard
Treasury
Theft Victim Kills Santa Ana Youth
Orange County daily report: a Santa Ana youth, not taking part in an attempted orange theft, was shot and killed by F Merrill, roadside market owner, after surprising three youths and firing a fatal shot. Deputies say Merrill fired after pursuit and warning shots. The youth, Joselle Jassie, 14, died at the scene. Merrill was not held.
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Orange
Santa Ana
F. Merrill
Merrill
Surj Borly
Joselle
Hyman Jassie
Way
Jbigher’s
Sante
Merill
Bandit Robs Tustin Bank For 7500 Cash
A lone unmasked bandit robbed the Tustin First National Bank at 9:30 a.m. escaping in a 1949 Hudson with $7500. Police traced the license California 86 A 559 after the car was seen near a hardware store. Victims included bank staff Bixler Leinberger Logan Punstan and customer Jack Hall of Santa Ana. Described as 29 to 35, 5'9", 160 to 185, ruddy, clean shaven, no mask, wearing a tan straw hat brown sport jacket and dark brown slacks.
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Bixler
W. M. Leinberger
Frances Logan
Frances Punstan
Jack M. Hall
S. Shelton St. Santa Ana
Post-Enquirer Folds in Oakland Blamed on Costs
The Hearst Oakland Post-Enquirer suspended publication due to rising costs affecting more than 250 employees. The daily with a Sunday tabloid edition had about 75 000 circulation and will cease with this issue. Oakland Tribune becomes the citys only daily newspaper.
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Oakland
Hearst
Oakland Post-Enquirer
Aper
Oakland Tribune
The
Enquirer
Post
Gls Retake Haman and Blunt Bid for Pusan
AP reports amid Korean War fighting that US forces recaptured Haman on the southern front while withdrawing from the Naktong line. The Red drive, estimated at 50,000 troops with up to 150,000 more, aimed at Pusan and Taegu as the key supply and communications hubs. The 25th Division briefly halted the assault, with the 2nd Division testing a withdrawal east of the Naktong, threatening the Pusan–Taegu highway. Officials warned another major push could occur elsewhere, while South Koreans recaptured Kigye and retook ground near Pohang. Continued fighting and strategic maneuvers loom as the front remains volatile.
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Haman
U. S
Haran
Yongsan
Nothwest
Songjin
Naktong
Taegu
Notheast
Kigye
Pohang
Associated Press
Tokyo
Pusan
Hamnan
Pusan-Taegu
Eighth Army
Waegwan
U. N
Heiress Ordered to Pay $250 Monthly Alimony
In Los Angeles a Superior Court judge ordered Joyce Primrose, 44, heiress to a $2 million fortune, to pay $250 per month temporary alimony to her husband Edward F. Booner, 37, a Marine Corps veteran disabled at Guadalcanal. Booner filed separate maintenance seeking $500 per month.
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Los Angeles
Sept
Marine Corps
Elmer D. Doyle
Joyce Primrose
Edward F. Booner
Guadalcanal
Senate delays action on excess profits tax plan
Washington September 1 The Senate votes 42 to 34 to defer any excess profits tax action until January next year. The decision followed an amended measure by Senator George of Georgia directing Congress to address the levy in the 1950 tax bill with retroactive dates and a proposed 8 percent rate begining July 1 1950. Supporters insist the tax is needed to fund war expenses while opponents warn of a large uptick in overall taxation.
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Washington
Senate
Antil
Chalet George
D.-Ga
Pine
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Sen. Millikin
R.cole
Scutstein
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Catania
Betty Batiste
CBS Color
FCC
Son
William G. Kean
U. SS. 25Th Infantry Division
William M. Kean
Washington, D. C
Bandit
Tustin Bank
Post-Enquirer
Gls
Blunt
Pierced
Naktong River
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