Warren Heads List of Possible Choices for Supreme Court
Chief Justice Fred Alkinson’s death places Gov. Earl Warren of California near the top of potential Supreme Court picks. Rumors point to Warren as a favored appointee, with other names including Harald Burton of Ohio, Thomas E. Dewey of New York, Arthur T. Vanderbilt of New Jersey, and J. Parker of Charlotte. A Warren ally said the governor would likely accept a high post if offered and would be unlikely to pursue cabinet or ambassador roles.
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Washington
Fred Alkinson
Earl Warren
California
Supreme Court
Warren
Tent Wrek
Californa
Fisen
Calila
F Justier
Vinson
Internef Justice Post
Harald Burton
Qhid
Thomas Fk. Dewey
New York
Deway
Isenhower
GOP
Dawes
Cour
Arthur T. Vanderbilt
Supreme Court of
New Jersey
J. Parker
Charlotte
Nlc
Rift Over POW Repatriation Spurs Western Allies Debate
A disputed push arises over the return or accounting of missing American prisoners of war. Officials in Tokyo and Washington weigh repatriation prospects as talks with Allied partners continue. Spokesmen refuse to estimate timing while lists of captives and claims are reviewed for accuracy.
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Tom
Karlin
Mark Clark
Feds
Court Asked to Kill Suit on Tideland Rights
The case contesting coastal lands and submerged subsoil rights seeks to limit Arkansas involvement without congressional consent. The district court motion argues Arkansas lacks legal interest and that federal supremacy over submerged lands clouds state claims. Arkansas has until Sep 17 to reply with a hearing date to follow.
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Tideland
Tus
Congress
Dusticn Departmment
Arkansas
Department
Supreme Court
Burglars Wheel Heavy Safe From Sherry's Store
Burglars labored to remove a steel safe from Sherry's at 2706 South St. They forced a rear window, entered, dragged the 1970 safe outside, and loaded it onto a vehicle. The safe held 1270 dollars. Tire marks were found outside. owner Ben Newhart notified police.
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Sherry
South St
Ben Newhart
Tald
Mate Provides Alibi for Barbara Graham
Barbara Graham’s husband testified he was home fighting with her last March when Mabel Mona Han of Burbank was slain. He claimed an unemployment card dated March 11. he said he moved at night on Barbara. Prosecutor Adolph Alexander noted neighbor William Croft as a witness to the argument, undermining the state’s case.
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Los Angeles
Barbara Graham
Tod
Mabel Monahan
Burbank
Jienny Graham
Tor
Nuit
Barnara i
Or &Ad Chaham
Adolph Alexander
William Croft
Coast Guard Aims to Refloat Grounded Vessel Nig Brava
Coast Guardsmen worked to free the 36 foot motor boat Nig Brava after it ran aground early today off Cabrillo Beach. The craft, owned by John Simpson of Alhambra, dragged its anchor during a party near shore before the engine started.
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Adi Padro
Cabrillo Beach
John Simpson
Alhambra
Coast Guard
Simpson
Redistricting Gives Chace Largest Long Beach Area
Los Angeles County supervisors adopted an ordinance redrawing district boundaries. Long Beach is split between Supervisors Burton, W. Chace, and Herbert C. Lege with Cherry Ave as the new divider, effective in 30 days. Compton remains in Chace, Lynwood shifts to Lege, and several East Los Angeles areas move zones. The plan makes Lege’s district the largest by voters and alters community boundaries across Hawthorne, Lennox, Gardena, Inglewood, Maywood, and more.
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Los Angeles County
Boar of Supervisors
Long Beach
Burton
W. Chace
Herbert C. Lege
Lynwood
Lege
John Anser
Fern
Los Angeles
Belvedere Gardens
City Terrace
Montebello
Maywood
Bell and
Bell Gardens
Chace
Kenneth Mahn
Hawthorne
Lennox
Lawndale
Gardena
Inglewood
Rancho Las Cienega
Wiseburn
Torrance
190Th St
Signal Hill
Cherry Ave
Legg’s
lChace
Chace Hahn
Jessup
Fire Flares Twice as Palos Verdes Hills Blaze Returns
A brush and woodland fire in Palos Verdes Estates burned 100 acres after smoldering pine debris flared anew this morning. Firefighters, aided by wind, controlled the latest flames within hours but warned mopping up would take the day. Nearby homes, including Dr Alexander J Stoddard's residence, faced possible threats as winds shifted. The original fire began west of the Palos Verdes Country Club shortly after 6 p.m. Monday.
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Palos Verdes Estates
Alexander J. Stoddard
Los Angeles
Palos Verces Country Club
Sunny and warm again after morning fog pockets
A midweek forecast notes sunny skies and continued warm temperatures after early morning fog patches. Highs rise into the 70s with light breezes and dry conditions expected through the day.
Military Chiefs Pay Wainwright Homage
Generals Marshall Bradley Ring and other senior officers attended the Arlington burial of General Jonathan M. Wainwright honoring the Bataan hero. The veteran’s martial legacy and the ceremonial cavalry farewell with reversed boots accompanied his coffin, as MacArthur was absent from the rites.
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Revel
Teaders
Bataan
George C. Marshall
Qmar WN. Bradley
E. P. Ring
Wainwright
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Weaihwright
Brotherhood of Carpenters Rejoins AFL
The Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners rejoined the American Federation of Labor today after a Chicago withdrawal last month over a no raid pact with the CIO. AFL President George Meany and Hutcheson announced the agreement to remain in the federation and address internal jurisdictional disputes.
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Washington
Carpenters Union
American Federation of Labor
AFL
George Meany
Maurice A. Hutcheson
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Chicago
APL
Oatis Describe Red Jail Horror in Series
Associated Press reporter William Oatis recounts the torture and intimidation by secret police in a Czech prison. He says he was told opponents would be dealt with and details a 30 day interrogation. His stories will run in the Press-Telegram beginning next Sunday.
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Associated Press
William Oatis
Oatis
Oatly
Reds
Where to Find It
A brief notice lists sections and page numbers for features in the newspaper. It guides readers to Beach Combing on Page B-1, classified on Pages B-9 to B-13, obituaries on B-2, sports on A-12 and A-13, theatres on A-8, and tides and temperatures on B-2, with other sections like radio and TV and your world on listed pages.
Open Hearing on Spreckels Kay on Stand
In Costa Mesa the preliminary hearing for Adalp B Spreckels 41 opened as ex wife Kay Williams testified about a violent Aug 20 assault at the Spreckels home on Balboa Island. She said he beat her ten to fifteen times, cursed her and dragged her, causing hospitalization.
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Costa Mesa
Adalp
B. Spreckels
Kay Williams
Spreckels
Grand Canal
Balboa Island
Donald J. Dodge
Newport Beach Judicial
J. Parley Smith
Miss Williams
Els
Timar
Kay
Tater
Heart Attack Kills Top U S Jurist at 63
Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson, 63, died of a heart attack in his Washington apartment. A Kentucky jailer's son, Vinson led the U.S. Supreme Court since June 24, 1946 after being named by President Truman. His death leaves a vacancy to be filled by President Eisenhower.
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Washington
Fred M. Vinson
Kentucky
Freddr
Vinson
U.S. Supreme Court
Eisenhower Mourns Chief Justice Vinson in National Mourning
President Eisenhower mourned the death of Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson as a friend statesman and jurist. He ordered a 30 day national mourning and shared shock and grief at the loss. Nixon paid tribute praising Vinson’s character humility and affection for people eliciting nationwide remorse. Sacramento Governor Warren called it a tremendous loss to the country. Continued on Page A 3 Col 7.
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Eisenower
Fred M. Vinson
Vinson
Nixon
Sacramento
Gov
Warren
Fred 3
Premonition Woman Finds Husband Dead in Car
Mrs Earl Ellsworth Beatty of 3817 Abbot Rd Lynwood feared a death after her husband Earl Beatty failed to return from a fishing trip. Two friends drove her to Pierpoint Landing where Beatty died of a heart attack in his car. The vehicle left Pierpoint Rd and buried in sand before being towed to Holton & Son Mortuary.
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Long Beach
Earl Ellsworth Beatty
Abbot Rd
Lynwood
Lee
Olive Simton
South Gate
Pierpoint Landing
Beatty
Pierpoint Rd
Lancing
Holton & Son Mortuarz
Army Refuses Data on Security Clearances in McCarthy Probe
Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens agreed to review the Army’s refusal to disclose which civilian employees received security clearances. Maj. Gen. Miles Reber refused to name the individuals, citing a Truman-era directive barring officials from sharing such information without White House approval. McCarthy pledged to appeal to President Eisenhower if necessary after hearings.
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Washington
Amy
Robert T. Stevens
Senate
Sen
McCarthy
R.-Wis
Miles Reber
Army Eithi
R.wis
Eisenhower
Sens Jaint
Reber
Army
Truman
White House
Eisenhower Joever
Senate Investigations
Rehee
New York City
Holiday Toll 572 Deaths in Labor Day Period
By Azreciated Press early 500 persons died in violent accidents during the Labor Day holiday period from Friday evening to Monday midnight. About 403 were in traffic crashes, while 72 drowned and 936 others perished in fires, plane crashes, falls and related incidents. The toll compares with 432 last year and 461 in 1951 for three-day holidays. The 1952 toll was 558 with 432 in traffic.
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National Safety Council
Lovesick Pilot Hints Sea Hop Failure Plans
Robert S. Wolsey, 32, former Air Force pilot and state highway engineer, vanished after fleeing with a rental Beechcraft Bonanza valued at $25,000. A wide search across California, Nevada, and Arizona failed to locate him or the aircraft. Wolsey reportedly threatened to fly out over the Pacific until fuel ran out, leaving his car at Buchanan Field. His fiancée Mary Faith Wilson, 22, Berkeley, questioned his credit status with the rental company. Concord Flying Service operator Warren Bogges said Wolsey was expected to return today.
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Oakland
Robert S. Wolsey
Air Force
Warren P. Bogges
Concord
Buchanan Field
Wolsey
Bogges
Mary Faith Wilson
Berkeley
Miss Wilson
Pacific Ocean
California
Nevada
Arizona
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Jonathan M. Wainwright
Arlington National Cemetery
Doane
Jonathan Warright
Arthur J. Bowditch
San Diego Naval Hospital
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Cynthia
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