Morris Plans First Move Next Monday
Newbold Morris, named head of the Truman admin’s clean-up drive, will launch investigations Monday with the Justice Department as his first target. Morris, a tall wealthy Republican lawyer from New York, was sworn in yesterday by Attorney General McGrath and pledged to start by examining the attorney general’s department after the House Judiciary Committee voted to proceed with related actions.
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Newbold Morris
Truman Administration
Justice Department
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New York
McGrath
Attorney General's Department
Lester B. Pearson
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Council
Ottawa
Eisenhower
Paris
NATO
United States
Chicago
House committee pledges own probe of Justice Department
Washington. A House Judiciary Committee indicated it will continue its investigation of the Justice Department and Attorney General McGrath despite his appointment of Newbold Morris to lead a government clean-up effort. The panel approved McGrath's action but warned the inquiry could broaden to include the Supreme Court.
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Non-Political Inquiry Opens on Justice Department Probes
A separate non political investigation of the Justice Department begins in response to tax scandal disclosures and GOP charges that McGrath’s office lacks vigor. Morris aims to start at 9 a.m. Monday with free hand from President Truman and McGrath and vows that the chips will fall where they may. Reactions among Congress to his role as special assistant to probe venality in the federal service are mixed.
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McGrath
Department
Morris
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Federal Service
Oxygen Tent Blast Kills Infant in San Antonio Hospital
In San Antonio a six month old boy, Juan Ramos Jr., died after a plastic oxygen tent covering him exploded. The infant had a heart ailment and was admitted in critical condition. Hospital officials say a faulty base plug may have started the fire and explosion.
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San Antonio
Tex
Juan Ramos Jr
Sterling Fly
Ickes Ill In Semi Coma At Md Farm Home
Former Interior Secretary Harold L. Ickes, 77, is seriously ill at his Olney Maryland farm. Dr Stephen Jones said he is in a semi coma after hospital treatment in Washington for complications of an arthritic condition. Ickes, a Roosevelt era cabinet member, resigned as interior secretary in 1946.
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Stephen Jones
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Woman allegedly sets house on fire in Bell California
Mrs Kath leen Tossey told police that her untidy house prompted her to set it ablaze and police say she did. She is jailed on arson charges in Bell in lieu of a $2000 bond.
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Bell
Calif
Kathleen Tossey
Truman's Banner To Be Taken Into Minnesota Battle
Senator Humphrey said he will carry President Truman’s banner in Minnesota’s March 18 Democratic primary despite the president’s comment that such contests are eyewash. A slate of delegates pledged to Humphrey, age 41, was filed in Minnesota. Republican filings named Eisenhower and MacArthur for the same date.
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Minnesota
Washington
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D-Minn
Aimmipmicy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Harold E. Stassen
Sen. Capehart
R-Ind
Taft
Gen
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Canada
France
Oklahoma
Trial For Communists Is Off To Speedy Start
In Los Angeles a soft spoken Federal Judge led the speedy start of the trial of 15 Communist party leaders. An eight women and four men jury was chosen after 47 jurors were questioned. The defendants, Californians, face charges of conspiring to advocate violent overthrow under the Smith Act, with possible penalties up to ten years and ten thousand dollars.
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Los Angeles
Communist Party
William C. Mathes
William Schneiderman
Veniremen
Mathes
University of Texas
Harvard Law School
Cruise Halted After Passenger Becomes Injured
The Cunard liner Britannic halted about an hour after starting a 66 day voyage to return to Gravesend Bay for an injured passenger. Chester P Cahoon, 68, of Salt Lake City slipped on a stair and doctors said he suffered torn ligaments and strained muscles in the right leg with no break. He was taken ashore with his wife by a tugboat and the cruise resumed.
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Britannic
Chester P. Cahoon
Salt Lake City
Gravesend Bay
Cahoon
61 Per Cent Pass Draftees Tests
Washington Selective Service reports 61 percent of 20 000 college students who took the college qualification tests on December 13 achieved passing scores or better grades, a 70 or more to pass, to determine educational deferment. Another test is set for April 24.
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Selective Service
Ibn Saud Renews Efforts To End Egyptian Dispute
In Cairo Premier Aly Maher Pasha chaired a cabinet meeting as Al Misri reported a renewed mediation bid by King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia to resolve Egypt's clash with Britain over the Canal Zone and the Sudan. A note from Ibn Saud was expected, with Maher Pasha signaling openness to talks with Britain.
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U S Ex-Im Bank Approves 20 Million Loan to Philippines
The United States Export-Import Bank announced a 20 million dollar loan to the Philippines to expand electrical facilities. The project on the Agno River aims to develop about 430,000 kilowatts for Manila and Central Luzon, aiding flood control and water supply.
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Probers Hunt Further Acts By Red Spies
Senate Internal Security Committee pressed 1944 45 records in search for pro Communist influence in State Department policy. John Carter Vincent grilled fourth day denying Communist ties while advising on China during Wallace era and guiding Far East policy. Concerns focus on China and Japan policy framing and past frictions with Sen Ferguson over recalled details.
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Senate Internal Security Committee
State Department
John Carter Vincent
Vincent
China
Henry Wallace
Far East
Japan
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Elizabeth Taylor Free To Wed 23-Year Senior Michael Wilding
LOS ANGELES Elizabeth Taylor won a final divorce decree from Conrad Hilton and announced plans to wed 42 year old Michael Wilding. Wilding is in England shooting a film while Taylor begins a new project at home on March 1. Wilding was recently divorced from Kay Young.
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Hollywood
Luscious
Liz
Conrad
Nicky) Hilton
Michael Wilding
England
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Wilding
Kay Young
Kirsten Flagstad to quit career after season
New York reports renowned Wagnerian soprano Kirsten Flagstad has announced she will retire after this season. The Norwegian singer, who turns 57 in July, said she will end her career following scheduled appearances with the Metropolitan Opera Company and the Philadelphia Orchestra after her Carnegie Hall recital.
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Kirsten Flagstad
Metropolitan Opera Company
Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Mme. Flagstad
Carnegie Hall
Government Moves To End AFL Truck Strike
The federal government acts to settle a 16 000 AFL truck drivers strike paralyzing highway shipping across 12 Southern and Midwest states. Chicago dock workers, 4 000 AFL Teamsters, halted operations as wages tops the dispute. Cyrus S. Ching held peace talks in Memphis to urge a negotiated settlement with mediation efforts spreading to 11 Southern states and Ohio.
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AFL Teamsters Union
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Cyrus S. Ching
Memphis
Ohio
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Southern
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Alabama
Arkansas
Georgina
Plorids
Kentucky
Caroline
Tennessee
Texas
Friends Succor Nine Children Of Hero-Mother
Chicago relief pours in for nine orphaned children after Mrs Rose Green 37 and her daughter Carol Jean 16 drowned in the Des Plaines River while attempting to save the teen. Fund reaches 7250.95 as the children, ages 1 to 15, are placed under Judge Dunne’s family court jurisdiction and live with grandparents.
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Rose Green
Des Plaines
Carol Jean
Robert J. Dunne
Family Court
New Rains Won't Increase Danger Of Ohio's Flood
Ohio River flood area sees new rains but danger remains limited as levels inch toward a crest near 57 feet. Cincinnati reports a 0.1 foot rise to 56.9 feet as 100+ people stay in Red Cross shelters. roads closed and traffic hampered. Rep Hess calls for swift Army Engineers survey to prevent future floods.
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Red Cross
Washington
William E. Hess
Ohio
Chief of Army Engineers
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Congress
Murder charge in Christmas Day shooting in Akron Ohio
James Woodley 28 was indicted for first degree murder in the Christmas Day shooting of his estranged wife Beth 22 in Akron Ohio.
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James Woodley
Beth
Groundhog poem hints at weather day and folklore
A playful verse identifies the groundhog Arctomys monax of eastern North America. It notes farmers misname it as a rodent, and one day in February grants it the title The Weatherman as people watch for its shadow to gauge gloom or cheer.
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Groundhog Shadow Forecast Mixed Weather Across Town
Middletown experiences dense fog as Groundhog fails to reveal shadow leading to mixed spring forecasts. Weather bureau notes mild but cloudy conditions nationwide with possible shadow sightings from Chicago to Western Texas. Beaumont records 8.64 inches of rain, Galveston 8.53, while local temp holds around 44 at 9 am after a 50 high yesterday.
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Weather Bureau
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Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Texas
Lake Erie
Ontario
Louisiana
Beaumont
Galveston
Errol Flynn Breaks Ankle In Stunt Fall
Errol Flynn suffered a broken left ankle in a pirate ship fight scene yesterday, his studio said he would return to action today. He was wrestling a stunt man on deck when he stumbled and fell, yet reassured fans he would be back soon.
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Hollywood
Errol Flynn
Flynn
Son Of General Sued For Divorce In Xenia
Mrs Elva S Doo little filed suit for divorce yesterday against Maj James H Doolittle Jr son of Lt Gen Jimmy Doolittle. She alleges neglect and cruelty and seeks alimony and support for their child James III age 7.
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Elva S. Doolittle
James H. Doolittle Jr
Jimmy
Doolittle
James III
Youth's Memory Sparks Park Ave Jewel Theft
New York police say an 11 year memory led a group of three youths to rob fashion designer Mollie Parris of about $114,000 in jewels and cash. The 13 year old laundry boy later described how he scoped the Park Ave residence, aiding arrests of Joseph Paladino Carmine Zoccolillo and Joseph Guidice. About $95,000 in jewelry and $250 in cash were recovered.
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Park Ave
Mollie Parris
Joseph
Paladino
Carmine
Toothsie
Zoccolillo
Jojo) Guidice
Leon Livingston
Price Index On Decline
The wholesale price index fell to 3.2 percent below last year and stood 124 percent above the pre Korean War level. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.2 point weekly rise to 176.3 percent of the 1926 average for the week ending January 29. Farm product and metal prices rose while foods textiles building materials and chemicals declined.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Burea
Runaway Dies In Fall From Hotel Window
Kathleen Wallace a 14 year old runaway was killed after leaping head first through a closed kitchen window during a drinking party at a West apartment. Police seized two 20 year old youths and another runaway girl and several young men. Officers said the party involved beer and smooching as the youths described the incident.
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Kathleen
Slaying Trial Nearing Jury
MUNCIE Ind The man slaughter trial of hulking one eyed Dr Jules Laduron neared the jury today He testified he killed in self defense two brothers he described as black mailers The trial also touched on threats against his third wife Lavonne and allegations of illegal medical practice The court ruled out evidence that the brothers blackmailed other doctors The 57 year old physician faced a homicide charge in Ralph Carters death with a second indictment for manslaughter in the brothers death
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Ind
Jules Laduron
Freda
Lavonne
Ralph Carter
Siebert
Laduron
Plan Inadequate Communists Told In Korea
Allied negotiators rejected a Communist proposal to restrict behind the line inspections during a Korean truce to three ports of entry. The United Nations staff officer called it entirely inadequate while Allies favor inspections at 12 ports on each side. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols said several points remain in dispute even as a second reading of the UN armistice policing plan was completed with minor changes.
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Korea
Om U.N
U. N
Don ©. Darrow
U.N
Ohio Municipal League Formed After 33 Years of Effort
Cleveland AP Ohio municipalities from cities to villages form the Ohio Municipal League ending a long drive for a unified voice before the state government. A 20 member board from 11 districts will govern with a Columbus office to share information. The move comes after a 1950s court reversal allowed public funds for such a league.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ohio Municipal League
Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Yton
Youngstown
Charles B. Henderson
Polio victim rescues boy from icy water in North Haven
Polio victim Danny Holt, 13, a New Haven Journal-Courier newsboy, braved an icy scene to save Edward Ashby, 11, who fell through a broken cover. Holt crawled onto the ice, reached out, and held the boy while three others pulled them to safety.
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Conn
Danny Holt
Yeasohn
Danny
Edward Ashby
New Haven Journal-Courier
Bank Allows Self Service Change on Honor System
Central National Bank in Yonkers reports its change-making system has doubled the kitty from 85 to 510 by letting customers make their own change from a lobby coin bin. No attendants watched, and users were trusted to be honest.
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Yonkers
N.y.p
Central National Bank
Allied patrol clashes with Reds on Central Front in Korea
In a quiet Korean ground war day an Allied patrol with tank support clashed with a Red platoon northwest of Kumbwa, withdrew after about ninety minutes under tank cover. Overnight air skirmishes across Northwest Korea involved about 50 MiG 15s, with no damage reported.
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Seoul
Korea
Eighth Army
Kumbwa
U. S
Fifth Air Force
Allies and Reds clash over troop rotations in Korean talks
Allied staff officers insisted on a 40 000 troops monthly rotation while the Reds weighed it. The Communists offered 25 000 and U N proposed 40 000 for home rotations. Both sides disputed control of five western Korea islands as talks continued. Neutral inspection access was narrowed to port areas with specific zones instead of a free 30 mile buffer.
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U.N
Korea
North Korea
Nine stages of drunkenness chart shocks readers
A London style spoof notes the British Medical Association chart on drinking stages. It parodies progression from a tingling start to drunkenness with humorous misphrasings and warnings about memory loss and danger after many drinks.
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London
The
British Medical Association
New Car Sales Slide In Cleveland
Clerk of Courts Leonard F Fuerst reports Cleveland new car sales fell 35 percent from January 1951 to last month. Readings show 4391 vehicles sold last month versus 6975 in January 1951.
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Leonard F. Fuerst
Armistice First, Then Korea Politics Urged by U N
The United States with Britain and France urged the United Nations to defer Korean political discussions until an armistice is reached to avoid delaying Panmunjom talks. U S Delegate Ernest A Gross said slow armistice progress worries Washington and asked for a General Assembly session to decide Korea's fate once peace is achieved.
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France
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Matthew B Sideway
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