Two Die as Fire Plot Backfires in Manhattan
In New York on September 11 a thwarted arson scheme aimed at a clothing firm ended in a massive blast that killed two detectives and injured others. Arsonists Al Keshner Jack Weiss and Jake Mayron planned a gasoline explosion to claim insurance, but the 55 gallon drum misfired, wrecking a nine story building on West 18th Street off Fifth Avenue and causing over a million dollars in damage.
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New York
Tiple
Manhattan
W. 18Th St
Fifth Ave
al Keshner
Jack Weiss
Jake Mayron
Moe Shapiro
Frank S. Hogan
al Herman
Keshner
Meyron
Howard Phelan
James Daggett
Phelan
Weiss
Daggett
Shapiro
Martin Scott
Red Suspects Trial Set For Oct 30 In Conspiracy Case
A federal judge scheduled October 30 as the trial date for 15 suspects charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government by force. Judge William C. Mathes consolidated these cases with 12 others from July. All defendants, held in county jail on $50,000 bond each, include Frank Carlson Ben Dobbs Frank Spector and the listed individuals.
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Los Angeles
William C. Mathes
Frank Carlson
Ben Dobbs
Frank Spector
Philip M. Connelly
Dorothy R. Healy
Henry Steinberg
Rose Chernin
William Schneiderman
Carl R. Lambert
al Richmond
Ernest O. Fox
Albert J. Lima
Loretta &. Stack
Cleta O. Yates
Bernadette Doyle
L A Airport to Get CG Search Unit
Los Angeles chamber officials say a Coast Guard air sea rescue unit will be detailed to Los Angeles International Airport once equipment is available. Chamber President Oscar A. Trippet and Manager Harold W. Wright said Treasury Secretary John W. Snyder assured dispatch, after discussing the equipment issue with Coast Guard Commandant Vice Admiral Merlin O Neil.
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Los Angeles
Radio Station KPOL Approved for Los Angeles
The Federal Communications Commission approved a new Los Angeles radio station, KPOL, the city’s 13th and first since 1929. It will cost about 100000 dollars to build on Carter Street near Ascot Reservoir, begin operation around February 1, with 5000 watts at 1540 on the dial.
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KPOL
L. A
Los Angeles
Federal Communications Commission
Carter Street
Ascot Reservoir
Mim
Old Soldier Dies in Narvacan Philippines
Benjamin Kohlman of Madison County Kentucky died in Narvacan Luzon Province while recalled to duty in the Philippines where he had stayed on after joining the U S forces. He was an old soldier who served in Manila and the surrounding area.
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Manila
Benjamin Kohlman
Madison County
Kentucky
Phines
U. S
Narvacan
Uoces Sur
Western talks seek to stabilize world prices and aid arms buildup
U S and Britain press a plan to curb rising global prices that hinder the western arms buildup. Acheson and Morrison open a second round of Big Three talks on economic and Far Eastern issues amid debate over Korea and Morocco. Gaitskell may join as Britain seeks steel and predictable aid in a shifting postwar landscape.
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Washington
Acheson
Herbert Morrison
Morrison
Britain
Schu Mamn
Forc
Korea
Morocco
Indochina
Gaitskell
Istitish
Treasury
Hugh Gaitskell
U. S
United States
United Nations
U.N
Senate
Schuman
Africa
Europe
China
Congress
Germany
Probers Call Secret Meet In Boyle Inquiry
The Senate investigations subcommittee held a secret meeting in its probe of William M. Boyle Jr. Democratic National Chairman. Public hearings begin Thursday on a $565,000 Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan to American Lithofold Corp. Boyle is named as Lithofold’s lawyer. his connection and possible influence on government contracts are under review.
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Washington, Sept. J
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
William M. Boyle Jr
Ser. Hoey
Dn, C
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
American Lithofold Corp
St .Louis
Hoey
Rig
Lithofeld
Boyle
Sen. Mondt
RUSD
The
St Louis Post-Dispatch
AFC
Litheford
Council Ratifies 42000 Hangar Lease Plan
The City Council approved a plan to construct a hangar and warehouse at the Municipal Airport east of the Haskell Bros. hangar for Air Oasis Co. to use as office and warehouse space. Moving and remodeling costs are $42,009 with a monthly rent of $485,866 for five years, with a five year renewal option. Air Oasis distributes aviation supplies.
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Haskell Bros
Air Oasis Co
AirOasis Co
Avia Hon
Air Oasis
Chamber Annual Meeting Set for October First
The Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting October 1 at noon in the Wilton Hotel. General manager D W Campbell states retiring president Fred S Dean will present his report. Incoming president Walter B Havekorst will outline the 1951 52 program with officers Ridings Campbell Neighbors and eight new directors to be installed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wilton Hotel
D. W. Campbell
Fred S. Dean
Walter B. Havekorst
Havehorst
Harry E. Ridingson
Charles MM. Campbell
Darrell Z. Neighbors
One Dead Six Hurt in Alaska Crash
One man died and six others were injured when the No 3 engine of a B 17 bomber blew out and forced a crash landing near Anchorage Alaska The accident marked the 14th air disaster in nine weeks on the Alaska route with 95 dead or missing. Only one injured man was seriously hurt but expected to recover.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Sapt
Gift Clothes Hide Cash Sought Son Crash Victim
Police search for a year old woman who said she gave away old clothing containing her 4200 savings. Mrs Freda Krasney delayed reporting to avoid upsetting her husband Ben. General Hoyt Vandenberg visited his injured son in Lackland Air Base hospital after a car crash with multiple fractures and cuts.
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Vandenberg
Cleveland
Freda Krasney
Ben
San Antonio
Taxus
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
Staf
Washington
Hoyt S. Vandenberg Jr
Lackland Air Base Hospital
Mrs. America Contest Fixed Protests From Judges
New York on September 1 reports Mrs. Penny Duncan of New York City won Mrs. America amid protests by several judges who claim Mrs. Peggy Creel of Central Florida deserved the title. Judge Wendell Corey denounced the result as a publicity stunt and said Creel should have won. Other judges supported Creel, while a contest spokesman cited ballots background and recipes in selecting the winner.
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New York
Penny Duncan
New York City
America Today
Wendell Corey
Peggy E. Creel
Central Florida
Florida
Corey
Bert Nevins
Asbury Park
Reading
America
Nevins
Duncan
Duncan To Thus Become the Butt of A Publicity Stunt.” Corey
Eileen Wilson
Magele Johnson
Creel
Halt Russia Now Declared At California Legion Parade
California Legion delegates urged an end to peace talks with Korea and demanded a halt to Russia, backed by a 150000 strong San Diego parade audience. National vice commander Lewis K Gough of Pasadena and State Commander Stanley F Donmire of Napa pushed a hard line, calling force the only language Communists understand. The department approved a policy to end talks until unconditional surrender.
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San Diego
California Department of the American Legion
Russia
Legionnaires
Lewis K. Gough F
Pasadena
Legion National
Stanley F. Donmire
Napa
Department Executive Committee
Korea
Artist Merriam's Funeral Slated
Artist James A Merriam 73 whose works adorn California public buildings dies after a heart ailment. Native of Canada he lived in Los Angeles for over 30 years painting desert mountains and old California missions. Survived by widow Charlotte two daughters Mrs Van Foster Westwood and Mrs Edward Gilmore San Rafael.
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Los Angeles
James
A. Merriam
Merriam
Canada
California
Charlotte
George
van Foster
Westwood
Edward Gilmore
San Rafael
U S Dollar Stocks Reach London Premium Record
The premium for American dollar stocks on the London exchange rose to 126 percent of New York prices, up 26 percent today and double six months prior. British buyers now pay a record level, highest since devaluation of the pound earlier this year.
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London
London Exchange
New York
Poem for Joe from Oklahoma Girl in Korea Letter
A 12 year old Sharon Annette James of New Kirk Oklahoma writes a farewell poem to her brother Set Lawrence James serving in Korea. The mother mails the poem to the men of James outfit as a token of shared thanks and tribute. The verses express gratitude for soldiers and freedom.
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Korea
Oklahoma
Sharon Annette James
Lawrence James
Newkirk
Okla
James
Yellow Sea
Sharon
Joe
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