Samish denies being secret boss of California Legislature
San Francisco September 22 Arthur Samish lobbyist for the liquor industry testified before an Assembly committee denying he dictates state politics or has power over officials. He dismissed Collier’s portrayal as nonsense, but admitted liquor interests back candidates and that he once represented horse tracks for a token fee. He called himself a lobbyist and public relations consultant and said he does not control the State Board of Equalization.
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Artie
Samish
California
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Collier’s Magazine
Eugene Williams
Los Angeles
Santa Ana
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Polit Eal
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Puente
Garden Gate Fields
Albany
Santa Anita
Hollywood Park
State Board of Equalization
Caliifornia
Colliers
Cout
Freighter blamed for deadly collision at sea near Halifax
Survivor accounts say the 1400 ton Mormacfir struck the dragger Corinthian in heavy fog off Halifax N S at about 14 knots. Six crewmen died. Captain Jerome Noble of Beverly Mass reported the collision to newsmen after rescue by the Mormacfir and two hours in rough seas. Coast Guard officials will hold a formal inquiry later.
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Corinthian
Jerome Noble
Beverly
Mass
Mormactir
Halifax
N. S
Coast Guard
Coos Bay
Massachusetts
Nole
Nobile
Tle
Jerome Jr
Gloucester
George Hemeon
Mfe
Ulysses
Jack) Amirault
Malden
Noble
Continued Probing of Unions Demanded
WV Sept 22 AP Rep Jacobs said a House labor committee probe of union practices was halted amid heat from the International Pressmen's Union over Chairman Lesinski. Jacobs and Lesinski traded charges about dissolution of the subcommittee and financing. Jacobs urged a new independent committee to pursue democracy in maritime unions and possible Communist influence amid claims Googe admitted transferring funds to Berry's taxes.
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Pressmen’s Union
Andy Jacobs
Jacobs
Lesinski
E Berry
A. F. L. Pressmen’s Union
Pressmen's Union
House Administration
Lesinskd
House
Nudetaker
Bacobs
George Googe
Subcommittee
Union
Berry
Polio Toll Rises to 23 with Child Death
LOS ANGELES Sept 22 The county polio fatality toll increased to 23 with the death of a 9 year old boy. The unnamed patient died at a local hospital as health officials warn residents about poliomyelitis. The report notes ongoing concerns over polio spread and vaccination gaps.
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Los Angeles
U S Architect Missing in Poland Over Month
An American architect Hermdon H. Field, 38, director of building plans for Western Reserve University, Cleveland, has been missing in Poland for more than a month. State Department asked Poland to explain, saying Field vanished after Aug. 20 in Warsaw en route to Prague. Czech officials initially listed him on the manifest but later removed his name. Polish authorities pledged an investigation and promised a report.
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Washington
Poland
State Department
Hermdon H. Field
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Field
Warsaw
Prague
Foreign Office
U. S
Petrillo Wife Faces Murder Hearing in Palm Springs
Riverside report says Sophie Petrillo 35 accused of shooting Peter Petrillo 38 in their Palm Springs apartment. A coroners jury ruled death from gunshot wounds by unknown person or persons. She signed a confession but preliminary hearing set for Oct 5 in Riverside Township Court. Petrillo in Riverside jail resting after Monday shooting amid jealousy over Alma Ross Prima.
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Riverside
Sophie Petrillo
Palm Springs
Peter Petrillo
Louis Prisma
Petrillo
Chiang Kai-shek Returns From Formosa Trip
Chiang Kai-shek, leader of the Chinese government, returned from a 20 day tour to Chungking Canton and Kutming in Formosa and Taipei reports state. The official Chinese news agency broadcast the arrival in Taipei today.
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Formosa
San Francisco
Taipei
Generalisssmo
Chiang Kai-shek
Chunking
Canton
Kutmig
Trial of U. S. Red Leaders Near End in 1948 Conspiracy Case
New York reporters note the eight month long trial of 11 top American Communists accused of conspiring to overthrow the government is nearing its end. Defense delays and numerous witnesses marked the proceedings, with 157 trial days recorded and costs to taxpayers around 157000 dollars. Willam Foster provided a deposition. the government cited the 1917 Russian revolution as a blueprint for action while Foster faced heart issues and a possible severance.
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New York
Willam 2
Foster
Russia
Communist Party
Recognition of Red China Seen Nearer
Washington reports that a formal U S recognition of a Communist China regime is not yet raised by Peiping’s new government. Western powers plan to act cautiously, requiring regular government control and acceptance of international obligations before recognizing Beijing.
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Washington
China
United States
Peiping
Mao Trze-tung
Russia
Acheson
Bevin
Schuman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Jury Gets Cohen Swearing Case
Los Angeles dated September 22 report says gambler Mickey Cohen and his lawyer urged the judge to free him from a disturbing the peace charge by referencing the U S president. Cohen admits using a seven letter word toward officers who asked him to go with them. The jury retired before noon.
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Los Angeles
Mickey Cohen
United States
Cohen
Samuel Rumme
Trusman
Drew Pearson
Denver Mill Fire Destroys Crescent Flour Mill
A fire in North Denver gutted the Crescent flour mill and elevator, with damage estimated near a million dollars. Night crew foreman Lawson Harris said about 400,000 bushels of recently harvested wheat were stored in the elevator, plus 30,000 in the rails, valued at over $600,000 at current prices.
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Denver
Crescent
Lawson Harris
General Marshall to Head Red Cross Committee
President Truman announced Gen. George C. Marshall will become chairman of the American National Red Cross, succeeding Basil O’Conner who will resign. The changeover is set for October 1 as announced in Washington.
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Washington
Truman
George C. Marshall
American National Red * Cross
Basil O’connor
Long
Truthan
Mother Protests Mercy Verdict in Death of Son
In Superior Court, a grieving mother protested mercy for W. J. Thompson whose truck killed her 6 year old son on Christmas Eve. The jury recommended mercy for involuntary manslaughter, with sentencing deferred by Judge Virlyn Moore, risking up to 18 months in jail and a $1000 fine. Separately in Chicago, Joan Gunderson, 21, will marry Melvin Gunderson, 26, both sharing a birthday on October 26.
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Marion A.’ Cobb
Virlyn Moore
W. J. Thompson
Michael Cobb
Thompson
Moore
Chicago
Joan C. Gunderson
Gundersen
Melvin C. Gundersen
Construction ‘Company
Congregation Struggles with Feline Duct Dilemma
In Detroit on September 22, Rev. James B. Shallow reported the Oak Park Christian Chapel could not heat the building due to two kittens hiding in a heating duct. Despite offers of catnip bacon and meat, the kittens refused to emerge. The pastor warned that extreme measures could be dangerous, as two hundred worshippers attended an evangelistic service.
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Detroit
Oak Park Christian Chapel
James B. Shallow
Ohio State Student Sets Cross Country Bicycle Record
A 22-year-old Ohio State University student from Columbus pedaled to New York City hall to conclude a cross country cycling tour. Eugene McPherson reached City Hall 20 days 4 hours 29 minutes after leaving Santa Monica California, a time declared a new unofficial cross country record by George Knopf of the Amateur Bicycle League of America. He covered 3054 miles, following last year’s 2046 mile trek from Asbury Park New Jersey to Santa Monica.
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New York
Ohio State University
City Hall
Eugene McPherson
Columbus
Ohio
Santa Monica
Calif
George Knopf
Amateur Bicycle League of America
McPherson
George F. French
Asbury Park
N. J
City Tax Collector Slugging Parking Meters Slapped
Dethold, Sept 22, reports a city tax collector suspended on a charge of placing slugs in two parking meters. Detective Lt. Harry Michaels said the official admitted the act. He handles about 15 to 20 city stops daily and is not reimbursed for personal expenses.
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Dethold
Patepmas
Yester- Seo
Harry Michaels
Edward Mitted
It's Spring Again in Black Hills Area
In Rapid City South Dakota on September 22 a seasonal warm spell confuses nature. Cherry plum and apple blossoms perfume the region while lilacs and other flowers bloom. Even remaining potato crop shoots rise and a rancher notes geese laying eggs earlier than expected due to the freakish weather.
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Rapid City
S. D
Black Hills
Norbert Deker
Candidate Takes Pledge for Second Ward Council Seat
ATLANTA September 22 Councilman Joe Allen won the Democratic nomination for another four years after defeating W C Campbell by about 3000 votes for the Second Ward seat. Allen had trailed by 2000 votes in the primary after a prior drunken driving conviction. Nomination is equivalent to election. Allen pledged against drinking and sent a resignation effective if convicted again.
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Atlanta
Joe Allen
Allen
W. C. Campbell
Campbell
Philly Thief Now Has Lots of Time on His Hands
Philadelphia police report a coal company clock vanished from a top 220 foot signboard. The 30 inch diameter electric clock disappeared, leaving the business with a missing timepiece and police involvement.
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Philly
Philadelphia
William F. Kohler
Kehter
Police Nab Lewis on Traffic Counts
Harrisonburg VA Sept 2 The argument miner boss John L Lewis faces in Rockingham County court next month over a speeding charge and passing another car in a legal zone. He was nabbed by police yesterday while driving alone en route to confront coal operators at White Sulphur Springs WV.
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Harrisonburg
John L. Lewis
Rockingham
Lewis
Erc
Con Ces
Western
White ‘Sulphur Springs
W.va
Six Hurt in Blast at Gasoline Plant Near Borger
Borger Texas September 22 a powerful explosion at the Phillips Petroleum Company gasoline plant caused a serious fire in two catalytic units and two propane tanks. Six workers Dial King Homer Carrol Barney Fritch J W Harris W N Reeves Guthrie O Neal were injured minor injuries none serious four to be released today. Plant officials blamed a ruptured gasoline pipe starting the blaze in the aviation alkylate unit and stated damage may run under a million dollars with full estimates days away. Firefighters evacuated the area as the flames could not be fought at heat.
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Borger
Texas
Phillips Petroleum Company
Idaxs
Erwin Glasgow
Phillips
Glasgow
Dial King
Homer Carrol
Barney Fritch
J. W. Harris
W. N. Reeves
Guthrie O'Neal
Pantex Hospital
F. J. Rice
Phillips Headquarters
Barnesville
Oklo
Blind woman hero fails to save nurse inArkansas blaze
In Fort Smith Arkansas on September 22 a blind woman Miss Mary Yowell wrestled a burning housecoat to drag nurse Mrs Hazel Hardaway from a blaze. Despite her efforts both died hours later at a Fort Smith hospital. The nurse was on duty at the home of bed ridden patient Mrs O R Geren when the fire began. The injured woman suffered third degree burns and Yowell also sustained burns to her hands.
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Fort- Smith
Ark
Mary Vowell
Hazel Hardiway
Four Bases Declared Surplus by Air Force
The Air Force announced four bases as surplus: Cremier J at Manchester Ohio New Rechelle, Slocum at Wilmington Ohio Clinton County, and Clovis New Mexico base. The Sept. statement names these sites as no longer needed for active operations.
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Air Force
Cremier
Manchester N. .H
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Hungary
Herman Baruch
A.P. Wirephoto
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Steelworkers
United Steelworkers
Philip Murray
William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh
Murray
Associated Press
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Nab Lewis
Borger, Tex
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