Robeson Proclaims Love for Soviets at Harlem Rally
Paul Robeson spoke to about 3,500 at a Harlem rally after attending his son Paul Robeson Jr’s wedding to Marilyn Paula Greenberg. He praised the Soviet Union and said he would defy insults to Americanism, amid a crowd outside the protester-lined wedding.
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Wy Associated
Pron
New York
Paul Robeson
Harlem
Robeson
Soviet Union
Europe
America
Cornell University
Eddie Waitkus Inch Time Of Recovery From Shooting
Eddie Waitkus, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman, stood briefly in his Illinois Masonic Hospital room for the first time since the June shooting. Doctors expect possible hospital discharge in three weeks after two chest drainage operations improved his condition. The assailant, a 19 year old typist, faces a June 30 hearing on a charge of attempted murder, with Waitkus stating he may prosecute if sane.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Eddie Waitkus
Girler
Mysician
Philaelphia Phillies
Waitkus
Ruth Ann Steinhagen
Illinois Masonic Hospital
L. L. Braun
Chicago Cubs
Braun
Chicago Herald-American
Cook County
Student Drowns At Crab Orchard Lake
Perry Hoyle a 20 year old student from Carbondale drowned in Crab Orchard lake two miles east of the dam while with a camping party. The coroner's jury ruled the death accidental marking the lakes ninth drowning in three years.
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Associated Prees
Crab Orchard Lake
Ill
Southern Illinois University
Perry Hoyle
Carbondale
Hoyle
Slain Barker gang members identified after Lincoln jewel heist
Two men shot by Nebraska officers after a $75,000 jewel robbery near Lincoln were identified as Albert C. Gladson and Alton Crapo, both long-time Barker gang members. The pair, killed two hours after the robbery, had histories of bank robberies and prison terms including Alcatraz and Leavenworth.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Nebr
Barker
Nebraska
Albert C. Gladson
Alton Crapo
Crapo
Alcatraz
Harold Smith
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Smith
Elton L. Goldberg
Goldberg
Willard Davidson
Lyons
Neb
Gladson
Edward J. Patach
Freddie
Ma" Barker
Freddie Barker
FBI
Florida
Arthur
Lloyd
Leavenworth
Denver
Herman
Missouri State Penitentiary
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
Johnson Seeks Big Air Force Cut Across Budget
Washington report says Secretary Johnson told Senate Appropriations Committee that defense spending could be trimmed by 750 million dollars in the coming year. The main saving would come from reducing the Air Force force structure from 70 groups proposed by Congress to 48 urged by President Truman.
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Associated Press
Washington
Defenseohnson
Senate Appropriations Committee
Johnson
Congress
Truman
Testimony on House Passed 15.9 Billion Armed Forces Bill
Witnesses argued over the 15.9 billion dollar military funding package approved by the House. Critics urged tighter oversight and timelines while supporters stressed rapid modernization and readiness for global missions.
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House
Police Court Fines From Magistrate Dulaney
Fines assessed before Magistrate A M Dulaney include Robert Hofer 105.40 for reckless driving Oakley Powless 13.40 on drunk charge and E L Lowhone 13.40 on drunk charge.
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A. M. Dulaney
Robert Hofer
Oakley Powless
E. L. Lowhone
Alton Restaurants Shut in Labor Lockout
Alton residents ate at home while 18 major restaurants and hotel dining rooms closed Saturday night amid a labor dispute. AFL Hotel Restaurant Employer and Bartenders Union Local 423 calls it a lockout. Union seeks a $5 weekly raise. operators cite shortage of perishables and risk of sudden strikes.
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Associated Mrees
Alton
Harry Craig
AFL
Alton Restaurant Operators’ Association
Breese Man Drowns in Mill Shoals Creek
Herbert Knies 24 of Breese drowned while on a family outing in Mill Shoals Creek. He worked in a printing business with his father-in-law Charles Perkes who now receives about 26 a week. About 150 employees are affected by the closing.
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Breese
Associated Press
Breese II
Herbert Knies
Mill Shoals Creek
Charles Perkes
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Whitaker
Sutton
S. 10Th St
Mt. Vernon, Ml
Old Barker Gang
Tulsa
Okla
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul Brewer
Livingstons
Davis Drug Store
ONL
Mt. Vernon
Newton Brown
Priscilla Tomlinson
Seattle
Wash
Hugh Gardner
Missoula
Mont
University of Washington
Priscilla
Hugh
Air Force
SEARS
Mr. Orland Dees
Lighting Division
Mer
Griffin Black
Mevernon
Cambridge
Davis Drug CO
North Side Square
Bill Ding
IS Building Business
Tues
Starr
Starr Bros. Creamery Co
Limerick Finance Corporation
W. L. Dixon
Mar
John B. Rogers
Mt. Vernom, M
Garrison
M. House
O. Judge Folger’s
Manhattan
Gerber’s Clapps Baby Food
Milnot
Carnation
Coca-Cola
Pepsi-Cola
Rc-Cola
Lux
Tom
Campbell's Cans
Carton
Libby
Garrison Super-Market
Broadway
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