Westbrook Pegler on Miss Kellems Cable Grip claims
Westbrook Pegler attacks Vivien Kellems as loud and unrefuted critics accuse her of spreading a smear about lend-lease aiding Soviet Russia. He notes her cable grip device and her wartime statements alleging government manipulation to boost Soviet power postwar.
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Vivien Kellems
Miss Kellems
United States
Washington
Russia
Connecticut
Averell Harriman
Soviet
F B 1 widened Red crackdown in New York roundup
In New York on June 21 federal agents arrested 16 of 21 Communist leaders indicted as part of a broad crackdown. The group faced charges of criminal conspiracy to overthrow the government, with bail totaling $191,000 and continued investigations by U S Attorney Irving H Saypol.
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FBI
Pittsburgh
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
U. S
Irving H. Saypol
Special Federal Grand Jury
The
Simon W. Gerson
New York State
Communist Party
NEA Telephoto
Matthews Expected to Become U S Ambassador to Ireland
Washington reports inform officials say Secretary of the Navy Francis P Matthews has decided to accept appointment as ambassador to Ireland. His name already sent to Dublin for approval, with President Truman to announce soon. Matthews would succeed George A Garrett who resigned May 31.
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Washington
Francis P. Matthews
Ireland
Matthews
Dublin
Truman
George A. Garrett
U. S
Omaha
Navy
Iran Moves to Tighten Controls on British Oil Firm
Tehran crowds smashed Anglo-Iranian Oil signs as Premier Mossadegh sought a confidence vote to push the British company out of Iran. He vowed no compromise in the stand against A I O. It was June 21 and reporters noted tense streets during the political crisis.
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Robert B. Hewett
Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Iranian Oil Crisis Deepens As Mossadegh Rally Draws Crowds
After a month in a sickbed Mossadegh appeared fit to appeal as parliament could not meet. Loyalists roamed Tehran smashing British company signs shouting death to the oil firm and long live Mossadegh while Britain warned it would protect its nationals. The cabinet held an emergency meeting as Iran strengthens control over the giant Anglo Iranian Oil Company amid protests and threats of force.
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Tehran
Iran
Britain
London
AIOC
Louisiana Senate to Act On 32 House Passed Bills
Baton Rouge June 21 AP The Senate Finance Committee opened public hearings on Gov Earl Longs 32 bill program for the special session. Administration forces controlled all 30 senate committees after a reshuffle by Lt Gov William Dodd. Observers said the procedure favored Long allies.
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Baton Rouge
Senate Finance Committee
Earl Long
William Dodd
Key highway bill advances in Louisiana senate committee
Baton Rouge June 21 The key highway bill of Gov Earl K Long's program 14 million dollars for highways won unanimous approval in the senate committee after a brief hearing. The measure has passed the house and goes to the senate for final action expected tomorrow.
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Baton Rouge
Earl K. Long
Senate
House of Representatives
Governor's bills win House approval for final passage
The governor's proposed legislation cleared the House with broad support, the bulk of the measures passing nearly unanimously. Lawmakers were confident final passage would follow as the bills moved toward the governor's desk.
U.S. Korea Casualties Reach 73604 In War Update
Washington reports U S battle casualties in Korea up to 73 604 with 10 833 killed in action. Defense Department says totals cover notifications to next of kin through June 15 and show a weekly rise of 3 287, the sixth largest since hostilities began, excluding non battle casualties.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Defense Department
Harris Webb Dies Suddenly Former Monroe Officer at 77
Harris Elmer Webb 77, longtime Monroe police officer who retired in 1942 after 20 years of service, died suddenly at his home after returning from Sherrouse School. He survived by wife, son W. O. Webb, two grandchildren Frank and Herbert, sister Jessie Stanley, and brother Roy Webb. Funeral at Mulhearn Chapel with burial in Memorial Park. pallbearers and honorary pallbearers include Monroe police personnel.
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Harris Elmer Webb
City of
Webb
Masons
U. S. and P. Railroad
Mulhearn
Ernest D. Holloway
Memorial Park
City of Monroe
H. T. Ward
Hugh Tolbert
J. E. McMullen
F. S. Pettit
A. L. Cornett
Bill Soureal
Monroe Police Department
Dope Secrecy Now Unveiled At Seventh-day Adventist Event
Friday night at 7 30 Lea Facundus reveals drug peddler methods and addict creation. He recounts Earle Rowell s 14 years in anti narcotic work and his book Dope. The program continues for two months as part of the young people weekly lineup with Adventure Plus featuring South American native costumes. Visitors welcome.
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Seventh - Day Adventist Church
2Nd
Plum
Lea Facundus
Earle Albert Rowell
Rowell
Facundus
Truman's Inflation Plan Faces Senate Roadblock
President Truman presses for broad powers to curb inflation and roll back prices to pre Korea levels. Senate panel, led by Maybank, plans a stripped down bill limiting new powers and restricting beef price rollbacks to two percent. DiSalle warns the amendment would cost at least 2.5 billion dollars yearly and penalize Americans.
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G. Milton Kelly Washington
Truman
Maybank
D-S. C
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
Wounded man tells his side of shooting incident
L. V. Hicks, 43, operator of the Coronado Club, says in a Riverside Sanitarium statement that his wife and children were influenced against him. He alleges a confrontation at his home led to a pistol firing by his 12 year old daughter, sinking a bullet into his leg.
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L. V. Hicks
Hicks
Coronado Club
Louisville Avenue
Monroe City
Riverside Sanitarium
Rules Against Convict Labor In Louisiana Governor Case
State Attorney General Bolivar Kemp states it is unlawful to use convict labor at the governor’s mansion or elsewhere without legislative permission. He notes precedent but says only legislatures can authorize such work, except for certain parish road projects via special acts. Kemp’s remarks follow a House vote against a probe into Angola Prison prisoner handling.
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Kemp
Amite
Angola
George Tessier
New Orleans
Earl Long
Luther Washington
Winnfield
Long
Herin
East
West Feliciana Parishes
Eight Marines Die as Mortar Shells Burst at Camp Lejeune
At Camp Lejeune North Carolina two defective mortar shells burst among advancing second division marines yesterday killing eight and wounding 23. The shells exploded during a routine training exercise as General Clifton Cates ordered a board of inquiry.
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Camp LeJeune
N. C
North Carolina
Wilmington
Clifton Cates
Marine Corps
Miami Orders Carload of Real Snow for Christmas Party
The Little River Commerce Association ordered a carload of real snow from Hazard Kentucky for a Christmas celebration in Miami Florida. D D Smith executive secretary said the snow will be gleaned from the mountains and sent to Miami for a party where youngsters can have real snow balls.
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Miami
Fla
Little River Commerce Association
D. D. Smith
Hazard
Allied patrols push near Pyongyang amid regrouping Reds
Western front reports say United Nations patrols entered Kaesong and neared Pyongyang as Chinese forces mass behind outposts. Weather cut air activity with 186 sorties logged and FEAF updated Red losses to 24 aircraft. The Rebels were expected to launch a limited offensive by Monday, marking the Korean War anniversary.
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Olen Clements
Tokyo
United Nations
Kaesong
Seoul
Pyongyang
North Korea
U. N
Iron Triangle
Korea
Fifth Air Force
Yalu
Manchuria
Far East Air Forces
EAF
FEAF
Seamen Decline Wage Offers Hold 40-Hour Week Demand
Idle seamen reject two wage boost offers and keep to their demand for a 40 hour work week, delaying the American shipping group into its sixth day of stoppage. Federal mediators led first joint talks since the strike began, with CIO unions from the east and gulf ports and the ARS on the west coast amid a west coast deadlock between AR A and the Pacific Maritime Association.
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New York
Gulf Coast
National Maritime Union
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
East and
Gulf Ports
American Radio Association
Shippers’ Pacific Maritime Association
Indictment Filed Against Woman in Youths Death
In San Luis Obispo California wealthy widow Mrs. Margaret G Ryan faces a manslaughter indictment for the fatal shooting of 22 year old Leonard D Ray a Navy veteran Sunday School teacher. Ray was shot on her ranch after allegedly refusing to leave. The coroner called the shooting unjustifiable homicide. The grand jury charged unlawfully and feloniously. Ryan posted 10000 bond and was released pending July 9 arraignment. A 227000 damage suit by Rays father Leonard D Ray Sr seeks compensation for his 16 year old widow and their eight month old daughter. Ryan expressed confidence she will be cleared at trial.
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San Luis Obispo
Calif
Margaret G. Ryan
Coalition ticket rumor swirls around Louisiana race
Baton Rouge reports say Lt. Gov. William Dodd Register Lucille May Grace of the state land office and State Sen. Dudley J. Le Blanc may unite for governor though no decision on the ticket’s candidate. Grace and Dodd each announced runs. Le Blanc signaled possible interest but offered no firm date.
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William Dodd
Register
Lucille May Grace
State Land Office
Dudley J. LeBlanc
Abbeville
Dodd
Miss Grace
LeBlanc
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