Probers Cite Two Silent Witnesses In Racketeering Hearing
In Cleveland the Senate Crime Committee pressed witnesses amid refusals to answer. Joe Di Carlo, a former rackets chief, declined to discuss his business, facing possible contempt action from Chairman Estes Kefauver. Alfred Polizzi also refused to answer pre 1945 activities while admitting prior bootlegging arrests.
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Cleveland
Youngstown
Senate Crime Committee
Joe di Carlo
Sen
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
di Carlo
Alfred
Big al) Polizzi
Polizzi
Miami
Fla
Edward J. Allen
Buffalo
N.Y
Atlanta
Peter A. Burke
Lawrence County
Colony Club
Maxine Lenz
Burke
George B. Timmey
Lucas County
Toledo
Kefauver
Nellis
Rudolph Halley
Allied Force Re Occupies Wonju Calls For A Bombing
Maj. Emmett O Donnell, directing UN bombing in Korea, urges use of the atomic bomb against Chinese Reds. He says the A bomb is the ultimate weapon and that the U N should have cracked China hard after crossing the Yalu. White House and Gen Vandenberg reject that O Donnell speaks only for himself.
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Calif
Sen
Emmett
Rosie) O'Donnell
United Nations
Korea
Washington
Marquis of Queensbury
China
O'Donnell
Yalu
White House
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
United States
Eer
Joseph Short
Retary
Truman
Vandenberg
Governor orders closure of Oak Grove gambling club near Dayton
Gov. Lausche said Oak Grove Country Club in Greene County will be closed after a 35 minute meeting with Sheriff George Henkel and Prosecutor George Smith. He cited evidence of big time gambling and possible involvement of New Cerne, Ky. interests. State agencies will aid the sheriff and prosecutor in the closing.
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George Henkel
George Smith
Greene County
Montgomery County
Lausche
Smith
Newcer
Henkel
Oak Grove Country Club
Osborn Realty Company
Slain 13 Year Old Kidnapped Boy Named Billy Rodenberg
A 13 year old schoolboy Billy Rodenberg was abducted Tuesday and slain in Crete Illinois. He was dumped from an automobile in a residential street late last night with his killers shouting a final farewell. The body showed no sign of sexual assault and authorities said there was no motive yet.
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Crete
Ill
Billy Rodenberg
Illinois
Chicago
W. Hugh Miler
Will County
Ernest Overby
ESA Office To Open In Cleveland Soon
The Economic Stabilization Agency will open a regional office in Cleveland between January 25 and February 1 to handle price and wage controls. John B. Cummins will be temporarily in charge. the office will serve Ohio Michigan and Kentucky.
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Wash
TON
Economic Stabilization Agency
Cleveland
John B. Cummins
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Western Star Jack Holt Dies
Hollywood confirms 62 year old Jack Holt legendary cowboy and film star died at Veterans Hospital in West Los Angeles from coronary thrombosis after multiple heart attacks since Christmas. He bridged silent and talking pictures and starred in many Zane Grey adaptations alongside Holt, Mix, and Jones. His son Tim, also an actor, cared for him during his final illness. The western icons Autry and Rogers followed. Holt's last role as an Indian chief in Across the Wide Missouri, with Clark Gable, was recently completed and will be released soon.
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Hollywood
Deatz
Jack Holt
Veterans’ Hospital
Los Angeles
Tim
Holt
Zane Grey
Tom Mix
Buck Jones
Gene Autry
Roy Rogers
Missouri
Clark Gable
Miami Valley Chautauqua marks 50 years of growth
Sunday's pages feature the Miami Valley Chautauqua with a retrospective on its winter operations. Middletown's Veterans Service Center is highlighted as a nonprofitable mission focused on helping others. Winter Wonderland at the Manchester Hotel showcases a Junior Achievement produced photo feature. Miss Mary Kozaki, a trainee with the State Highway Department, enjoys basketball during her visit.
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Miami Valley
Middletown
Veterans Service Center
Manchester
Junior Achievement Association
Page One Society
Mary Kozaki
State Highway Department
Senate Heads For Vote On Sending Troops To Europe
The Senate moves toward a late month vote to authorize limited American ground forces for Western Europe. Senator Taft supports a ceiling on divisions, while President Truman favors action without delay. A Foreign Relations resolution would show Senate backing for extending Atlantic Pact military aid.
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Senate
Europe
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Congress
Connally D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U. S
14 Year Old GI Frostbite Victim In Korea Enlists Early
A 14 year old, Pfc. James B. Byrd of Craig Beach Ohio, served with the 77th Infantry Regiment on the west coast of Korea before frostbite struck his fingers and a toe. He traveled to Percy Jones Army Hospital in Battle Creek Michigan where doctors described his condition as not serious. Byrd admitted lying about his age to join the Army, saying he wanted to serve since eight and that a Columbus recruiter believed his later claim of being 18.
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Mich
Percy Jones Army Hospital
James B. Byrd
Craig Beach
Mahoning County
Youngstown
Byrd
Korea
77Th Infantry
8Th Army
James
Columbus
New Beckley
W. Va
Beckley
Marion
London
Mom
House calls UN to brand China aggressor in Korea
The House debated a resolution urging the United Nations to declare Communist China an aggressor in Korea. A Republican member blocked the measure as tantamount to a declaration of war, while Democrat Leader McCormack of Massachusetts backed the bi partisan policy statement.
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Washington
House of Representatives
United Nations
China
Korea
House
McCormack
Massachusetts
Pasco Packing Explosion Strikes Dade City Plant
More than 100 persons were overcome when a tank containing sterilizer powder exploded at the Pasco Packing Company in Dade City Florida. Injured workers were rushed to the hospital as fumes filled the plant and authorities investigated the blast. Initial reports cited a wet cloth touching the tank as the possible trigger.
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Dade City
Fla
Pasco Packing Company
W. M. Larkin
Associated Press
Defense proposes combat bonus for Korea troops
The Defense Department asked Congress to grant monthly combat pay of 50 dollars for enlisted men and 100 dollars for officers for eligible troops in Korea. Legislation proposes the extra pay for those who have fought the enemy at least six days in any month.
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Washington
Defense Department
Congress
Korea
Reds Won Key Tibetan Fort Without Gunfire
A Tibetan official says Chinese forces captured Chamdo near the Tibetan Chinese border without firing a shot by using fireworks and psychological warfare. The Dalai Lama fled toward India as Lhasa was abandoned and peace negotiations began after Tibet capitulated.
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Reds
Tibet
ImMs Wilital
Itedia
Dalai Lama
Lhasa
Chamdo
Nga Beu
Capoe
Yatung
Peiping
UN patrols seize Wonju amid Korean frontline shifts
Allied prowl force occupied Wonju without opposition as two air supported regiments on another sector killed about 1,000 enemy troops and drove back their main force. A major Red offensive was anticipated across the peninsula and Yongwol near Chungju remained a key fight site.
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United Nations
Wonju
Korea
U. S
Yongwol
Chungchon River
Seoul
Red
Yoju
Taegu
Pusan
Valentine Out for Johnston in ESA Reshuffle
Economic Stabilization Administrator Alan Valentine resigns. Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, named to succeed. Truman accepts Valentine’s departure over timing and methods of price and wage controls. Johnston to oversee prices wages and mobilization economics including rent control and housing finance.
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Alan Valentine
Eric Johnston
Motion Picture Association of America
White House
Truman
Valentine
Johnston
Motion Picture Association
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Charles E. Wilson
Office of Defense Mobilization
Wilson
3.5 Million Military Goal May Be Hiked
Admiral Forrest Sherman testified that unless international conditions improve the United States may need to raise manpower beyond the near term goals of 3.325 million in six months and 3.462 million by year end. He voiced support for universal military service and training and said current targets are wise for partial mobilization.
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Taft
Senate
Washington
Forrest P. Sherman
Sherman
Navy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate Preparedness
UMST
Marshall
Anna Rosenberg
Adnabralman
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