Private detective guards wedding gifts at Bigelow mansion
Gerald Duke McCale, a private detective, guards the wedding presents at the Bigelow estate. He observes Veronica Valiain and Curt Valiaincourt with family members and notes Vallaincourt’s gambling and past romantic links to Mrs. Bigelow. McCale tails Vallaincourt to a nightclub and learns details from journalist Jerry Tate.
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Duke McCale
Bigelow
Adelaide Bigelow
Veronica
Curt Valiain
Sybil
Stephen
Victoria
McCale
Vallaincourt
Shari Lynn
Jerry Tate
Stephen Bigelow
Night of whispers at the Bigelow mansion
McCale reviews last night’s hours at a dreary all night restaurant where Joe Leach, a familiar figure, hints at a murky case surrounding Stephen Bigelow and his wife Veronica. Duke recounts a web of lovers and suspects from the Bigelow circle, suggesting a hidden drama behind the elegant façade.
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Duke
McCale
Joe Leach
Shamus
Ritz
Bud
Bigelow Tribe
Bigelow
Stephen Bigelow
World Bank Seeks Broad Interest in Postwar Loans
The World Bank and Fund, urged by the United Nations, closed their first annual meeting with Hugh Dalton named chairman. London will host the next session in September 1947. Only six nations have signaled intent to seek long term loans totaling over 1.55 billion dollars, with France, Poland, Czechoslovakia among major requests.
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Washington
World Bank and Fund
United Nations
UNRRA
Hugh Dalton
Bank and Fund Boards of
London
France
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Chile
Holland
New Disease Traced to Mice Bites in City
New York City health officials report a new fever affecting 102 residents this summer. Commissioner Israel Weinstein says the mite carried by mice causes the illness and is transmitted accidentally to humans. Tests show the mite in patient blood and infected mice found in homes with cases.
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New York
New York City
Health Department
Israel Weinstein
City Health Comemissioner
Weinstein
British Financier Elected Head of the World Bank
Hugh Dalton the British chancellor of the exchequer was unanimously elected chairman of the World Bank and IMF boards. Italy Turkey Syria and Lebanon were admitted to World Bank membership and borrowing privileges. Yugoslavia opposed Italy’s accession to the seven and a half billion institution
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Washington
Hugh Dalton
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
Italy
Turkey
Syria
Lebanon
Yugoslavia
Disabled Vet Robbed in West Los Angeles Alley
William Brooke Jr., 25, a disabled veteran with hips in a cast, was offered a ride by two strangers who drove him into an alley, stripped and robbed him, then tossed his crutches away and fled.
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West
Los Angeles
William Brooke Jr
Teachers Seek Higher Pay And More Freedom
Dr. Francis Brown of the President's Commission on Higher Education argues for better pay and increased freedom for teachers to address shortages. He cites 127000 teachers earning about 700 dollars yearly in rural posts and a national average near 1900 dollars, noting a double standard in behavior expectations. Brown warns shortages may worsen if reforms do not come, while urging responsible limits on freedom as teachers still model students.
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Victoria
Washington
Francis Brown
President's Commission On Higher Education
Brown
Chicago
Soviet KR Cancer Treatment Report Prompts U.S. Study Interest
Washington health officials said American experts may travel to Russia to study KR, a Soviet cancer treatment. The Soviet embassy bulletin calls KR a breakthrough, noting it is ineffective for skin cancer but highly effective for throat, cervical, and breast cancers. It uses living material from Trypanosoma cruzi that allegedly targets tumors in mice.
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Washington
Russia
Cruzi
Government Bans Building of Play Centers Over Cost
The government forbids construction of pools, boardwalks, roller coasters, drive in theaters, parking lots, concrete tennis courts, and walls or fences costing more than 200 dollars. It also cuts repair permit thresholds for large buildings to 1,000 and proposes a 20 dollar per ton subsidy to wire nail makers to boost output.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
Industry Advisory Committee
Mother Gives Baby Popcorn Tragedy in Bedtime Rout
Chicago report says Blanche Phlaum gave her three year old Gerry popcorn before bed. The choking episode led to emergency care from Dr. Charles T. Kessler but Gerry died in his mother’s arms despite artificial respiration.
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Chicago
Gerry
Blanche Phlaum
Paul
Charles T. Kessler
Kessler
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Johnny Weismuller
Romeo
Chief
Veronica Bigelow
J. P. Marquand
Justice of the Peace
Sirree
Pal
Mr. Stephen
U.S
Memorial Hospital
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Robert Jolly, R.N
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Lamar
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