Axis Sally Goes On Trial Facing Death Or Prison
The Axis Sally treason trial opened with jury bias concerns for Mildred E. Gillars of Portland Maine. If convicted she faces the death penalty or prison and fines. Prosecutor John M Kelley Jr and defense counsel James J Laughlin lead a case tied to wartime Nazi broadcasts and prior treason convictions.
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Washington
Edward M. Curran
Mildred E. Gillars
Miss Gillars
Portland
Mildred Elizabeth Sk
Curran
James J. Laughlin
John M. Kelley, Jr
Germany
Hans von Richter
Gesmene Radio
Studebaker Strike Ends as Workers Return to Jobs
In South Bend Indiana AP the Studebaker Corporation backs down from a threatened strike with a five point settlement. The agreement reinstates 43 discharged workers by order of Harold S. Vance and creates a joint negotiating committee to revise piece work standards. The company will discontinue using both cloth and leather seats until an accord is reached, making seats entirely cloth or entirely leather.
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South Bend
Ind
Studebaker Corporation
Studebaker
Harold S. Vance
Vance
Burns To Death In Toledo Auto Crash
Mrs Orabelle Koontz a 32 year old mother of seven died in a burning automobile after a three car collision in Toledo Her husband Edward suffered minor burns and injuries Police said Koontz was dazed and did not tell authorities that his wife remained in the burning car.
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Toledo
Orabelle Koontz
Edward
Koontz
Senators Plan Move to Stop Filibustering
Senator Hayden of Arizona says a Senate Rules Committee majority will back anti filibuster action as hearings begin on five resolutions aimed at curbing filibuster power. He notes the issue is whether a simple majority or two thirds can end debate, with civil rights measures cited as needing reform against delay by southern opponents.
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Washington
Hayden
D-Ariz
Senate Rules Committee
Senate
Debee
Truman
Soong Quits and Seeks Police Guard in Hong Kong
Hong Kong AP report says former premier T. V. Soong has retired as Kwantung governor and arrived seeking police protection. He wore military decorations and planned to stay in the British colony for a time, denying US travel. Soong, Chiang Kai-Shek’s brother in law, claimed a bright future for Nationalist China and offered no elaboration. He was listed among 45 Chinese officials named as war criminals by Chinese foncouniars.
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Hong Kong
China
T. V. Soong
Kwantung Province
Soong
Chiang Kai-Shek
United States
Foncouniars
Burglar Takes $10,000 In Instruments From Music Shop
Weekend burglars stole accordions and other musical instruments valued at about $10,000 from Dusi's Music Company in Youngstown, OH, according to the proprietor who reported the loss to police.
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Youngstown
Dusi
FBI Loyalty Check Headed to Court in Cleveland
The Federal Employees Defense Committee plans an injunction suit in the U S District Court in Washington to block and test the presidents loyalty order for federal workers. Bertram A Washington says nationwide workers will be invited to join the challenge. The case argues the order infringes rights to free speech assembly thought and association and reverses presumption of innocence.
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Cleveland
FBI
Federal Employes Defense Committee
Bertram A. Washington
National Alliance of Postal Workers
U. S. Court of the District of Columbia
New York
U. S
O. John Rogg
Rogg
Communist Party
Prince Aly Fahan Delays Return With Rita Hayworth in Gstaad
Prince Aly Fhan and Rita Hayworth delayed their return to Gstaad from Cannes due to illness or influence delaying travel. They had been set to join Miss Hayworth's daughter Rebecca Welles in Gstaad today.
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Gstaad
Switzerland
Prince Aly Fhan
Palace Hotel
Rita Hayworth
Cannes
Miss Hayworth
Rebecca Welles
New Snow Staggers Weather and Stock Losses Across Regions
The AP reports a sweeping winter system crippling western livestock as about 2,100,000 sheep and cattle were snowbound in the Rocky Mountains. Hay drops by air were planned from Fallon to Utah, while weather front systems spread subfreezing highs, with snow over New Mexico to Casper and Butte. National Wool Growers head Sylvan J. Pauly warned of severe industry threats, though hoped-for Utah Idaho and eastern Nevada relief may ease feeding efforts.
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Chicago
Rocky Mountain
Fallon
Nev
Utah
62Nd Troop Carrier Command
Tacoma
Wash
U. S. Weather Bureau
Great Plains
New Mexico
Arizona
Flagstaff
Ariz
Oregon
Seattle
Midwest
Missouri
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Kansas
Baltimore
New England
Texas
Atlantic
Sylvan J. Pauly
Deer Lodge
Mont
National Wool Growers Association
Pauly
Idaho
Nevada
Meat Industry
Asia Conference presses for action on Indonesia
At Lake Success and New Delhi the Asian Conference of 15 nations urged the United Nations to move swiftly to free the East Indies from Dutch rule. India led the bloc and indicated it may push the Indonesian question to the General Assembly if the Security Council fails to act.
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New Delhi
India
United Nations
East Indies
Indonesia
Ing More
Japan
Jawaharlal Nehru
Lake Success
United Nations General Assembly
Security Council
Radar beam saves fliers at Port Columbus
Two Air Force pilots, Capt. J. H. Westenhoff and Sgt. S. M. Pyle, faced low ceilings and poor visibility on a New York to Dayton flight. With ground radar down, Columbus controllers guided a blind landing, preserving fuel and bringing the C-45 safely to the runway.
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Columbus
Port Columbus
J. H. Westenhoff
Chicago
Sgt
S. M. Pyle
Corning
Ohio
Mitchel Field
N. Y
Wright-Patterson Field
Dayton
New York
Westenhoff
Wright - Patterson
Toledo
Merle C. Hershey
Hershey
Publisher Chosen To UN Commission
Washington AP reports final arrangements to be made at the State Department for Louisville publisher Mark Ethridge to join the United Nations Conciliation Commission in Palestine.
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Washington
State Department
Louisville
Mark Ethridge
Palestine
United Nations Conciliation Commission
Hotel owner Olive D Leroy dies in Lorain
Mrs Olive D Leroy 63 owner of the Argyle Hotel Lorain died Saturday after a long illness Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow in Lorain Ohio with burial details to follow authorities said she managed the Argyle Hotel and was a prominent local figure in hospitality and business عرصة
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Lorain, D
Olive D. Leroy
Argyle
Truman Seeks Immediate Columbia Valley Authority Legislation
President Truman directed Interior Army Agriculture Commerce and the Budget Office to draft a Columbia Valley Authority bill. He plans to send a special message to Congress once a draft is ready, a process that may take weeks.
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Washington
Truman
Columbia Valley Authority
White House
Congress
Charles G. Ross
Departments of Interior, Army, Agriculture, and Commerce
Economic Advisory Council
CVA
Columbia Basin
Executive Branch
Two Americans Held by Dutch In Batavia Camp
Canadian sailor Philip Stacey said he, and two Americans, Robert Smith of Portland and Foster Pieno Jr. of Snohomish, were interned by Dutch authorities off Dutch Borneo for two months on short rations. Stacey was released January 18 through British consul intervention. the American consul sought release for the others.
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Singapore
Batavia
Philip Stacey
Regina
Sask
Dutch Borneo
Stacey
Robert Smith
U. S. Navy
Portland, Ore
Foster Pieno, Jr
Snohomish, Wash
Two Die Five Hurt In Crash At Andrews Field
A C-45 based at Bolling Field returning from New York on a flight proficiency test crashed at Andrews Field Maryland late last night. Two crew members were killed and five injured including Lt William Fenton and Tech Sergeant Leo Majewski. Other injured were Col Howard Nussbaum Seaman Rudy Purcell and Seaman Jim Messer. The plane crashed while making its third landing attempt after being waved off by ground control.
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Washington
Andrews Field
Maryland
Bolling Field
New York
Bolling Hospital
William Fenton
Deer Park
Long Island
Leo Majewski
Chicago
Youth Leaps to River From Portsmouth Bridge
Police in Ohio and Kentucky hunted today for a 25 year old man who apparently jumped 75 feet into the rain swollen Ohio River from the Portsmouth bridge. A motorist saw the leap and tried to rescue him but failed as river drag efforts continued.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Kentucky
I. J. Harding
Light pipe bends but beams stay bright
Westinghouse researchers announce a flexible translucent plastic rod called fosterite that acts as a light pipe. The device can be knotted without losing focus and delivers four to five times the intensity of a flashlight over the same distance, aiding radar insulation.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Research Laboratories
Westinghouse
Richard C. Hitchcock
Westinghouse Research Engi
Neer
Hitchcock
Newton Foster
CIO Demands Quick Action On Labor Law
Washington AP report says the CIO urges speedy repeal of the Taft Hartley Act as Senate labor committee plans hearings. Goldberg to announce the CIO want for swift action while unions seek earlier contract renewals and a return to the Wagner Act. Republicans and some Democrats favor gradual hearings to prep for a floor showdown.
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CIO
Washington
Arthur Goldberg
Goldberg
Congress
Senate
Labor Committee
Wagner Ct
Congress Set to Begin Work
Congress ready to shift from organization to work as committees in both chambers plan meetings this week. Senate Rules will hear filibuster curb proposals while Agriculture calls Secretary Brannan to discuss farm price supports and grain storage programs. Labor panels in both chambers set Monday sessions to shape minimum wage changes and TaftHartley revisions.
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Senate
House Committees
Senate Rules Committee
Senate Agriculture Committee
Brannan
House
Four Die In Roadhouse Fire Near Export Pa
Four persons were reported dead in a roadhouse fire near Export in Westmoreland County on Route 3. The victims include Mr. and Mrs. George Miller owners of The House Beside The Road. He was 80 she was 73 and had recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
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Export, Pa
Westmoreland County
George Miller
Forces Will Join Chiang Reds In Drive On Nanking
Acting President Li Tsung Jen is moving 50 000 troops loyal to him from Central China to Nanking to deter ceasefire violations and defend the capital if attacked. Large scale withdrawal of Nationalist units from Shanghai Nanking and Hangchow areas continues as Chiang Kai Shek’s personal troops evacuate toward Chekiang. Communists push near Nanjing while government ministries head south to continue fight. Peiping falls to Red forces with a quiet return of conquerors.
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Nanking
Li Tsung-Jen
Central China
Shanghai
Hangchow
Chiang Kai-Shek
Pake Nmiondia
Manchuria
Nowa
China
Yangtze
Red
Armistice talks between Israel and Egypt resume
A government source said Britain formally recognized Israel with Paris also granting recognition. In Rhodes, Israeli Egyptian armistice talks resumed after a brief breakdown fear. Bunche worked to avert a Negev boundary impasse as delegations met separately. An earlier reliable source had indicated a breakdown. Israel blocked evacuation of Egyptian troops in the Faluj a pocket, delaying planned evacuation.
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Rhodes
United Nations
Ralph J. Bunche
Negev
Faluja
Palestine
Plea Hearing Sought On Jail Term For Lias
In Wheeling Ohio Valley, William G. Lias race track and night club owner faces a five year prison term and $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to an indictment alleging a tax shortage of over 1 million dollars. He moved to withdraw the plea and stand trial, claiming he pleaded guilty under the belief a probation term would follow.
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Wheeling
W. Va
U.S
William G. Lias
Lias
William E. Baker
Youth Facing Murder Count in Shaker Heights Case
Seven teen John Worthy admitted an attack causing the death of 62 year old Helen Tackacy in Shaker Heights last November. Cleveland police seek links to purse snatchings. Juvenile Court to rule on transfer for grand jury action after psychiatric evaluation. Worthy signed a statement, coroner cites combined causes of attack suffocation and heart condition.
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Cleveland
John Worthy
Shaker Heights
Common Pleas Court
Thomas E. Walker
Worthy
Helen Takacy
S. R. Gerber
Tackacy
Worth
Defenbacher Battle May Resume Tonight
Columbus Ohio Democratic and Republican lawmakers discuss a potential Senate reconsideration of Herbert D Defenbacher s appointment as state finance director. Four Democrats opposed last week with nine votes uncast may decide the outcome as party lines and absent members shape tonight s vote.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Senate
Herbert D. Defenbacher
Lausche
Edward Sawicki
Cleveland
Defenbacher
Ohio Senate
Ohio State Journal
Joseph W. Bartunek
Shaker Heights
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