Prosecution of Tokyo Rose for Treason Initiated
The Justice Department moves to treason charges over the Tokyo Rose broadcasts from Radio Tokyo during World War II. Iva D Aquino, born in Los Angeles in 1916, is sought by U S authorities to appear before a San Francisco Federal grand jury as the lead American linked to the English speaking group of five women who aired the programs.
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Washington
Justice Department
Tom Clark
U.S. Army
Tokyo
Iva D’aquino
San Francisco
Clark
D’aquino
Los Angeles
Tokno
Pacific
Om Jones
Aran
Halo Around Sun Seen Over Washington City
A large halo around the sun was visible in downtown Washington today. The Weather Bureau explained it as refraction through ice-crystal clouds and noted the halo’s duration depends on cloud breakup, with no forecasted weather impact.
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Washington
Baltimore Man Held For Assault After Domestic Dispute
John E. Hatton, 27, was held for the grand jury on assault and attempted stabbing charges after a domestic dispute with his wife. He accused Police Magistrate Thomas L. Pitzpatrick of harsh rulings on troubled marriages.
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Baltimore
John E. Hatton
Thomas L. Pitzpatrick
Hatton
John Wane
Fimnpatrick
Grand Jury
Forrestal in Canada Talks Defense Plans
Ottawa reports James Forrestal US Secretary of Defense met for two hours with Canada's cabinet defense committee to discuss joint defense problems. Brooke Claxton called the exchange profitable and satisfactory as both nations align on defense. Forrestal noted no decisions after addressing US bases in Newfoundland, to become Canada’s 10th province next year. An autos fire on West South Street caused immaterial damage.
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Ottawa
Forrestal
United States
Newfoundland
Uniteds
West South Street
Insurance Men Accused Under Income Tax Law
Two local insurance men were indicted by the grand jury for failing to file 1947 State income tax returns. The probe follows a drive for full tax compliance led by State Comptroller James Lacy. Names were withheld pending custody arrangements.
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Baltimore
Grand Jury
James Lacy
Polio cases rise to 1497 in North Carolina states report
North Carolina reports 1497 polio cases in the record year with 33 more cases to be reported by the State Health Board. There have been 73 deaths statewide. Buncombe County (Asheville) darkens the tally as officials note continuing outbreak.
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Raleigh N C
Ang
North Carolina
Siste Health Board
Buncombe County
Asheville
Quarantine Lifts in Western Resort Area as No New Cases Reported
South Carolina Health Board notes a slackening outbreak with five weekend cases and a yearly total of 186, most in July and August. In Baltimore, Robert E Withnell, 19, was electrocuted after touching an electric drill near Bay Shore Park following a swim. his Fort Lee, New Jersey family was notified.
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South Carolina
Baltimore
Robert E Withnell
Bay Shore Park
Withnell
Fort Lee
N. J
Superfort Flies Simulated Mission Sets Long Range Record
An Air Force B 29 Superfortress flew a simulated bombing mission of 3792 miles, a new long range record for the model. Maj Ralph R Taylor led the crew from Walker AFB Roswell NM, with a test flight from MacDill FL to the San Francisco area and back. A simulated load over 10000 pounds of bombs was dropped at the turnabout point. The average speed exceeded 250 miles per hour.
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Washington
Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Ralph R. Taylor
508Th
8Th Air Force
Walker Airbase
Roswell
N. B
MacDill Airbase
Florida
San Francisco
Furnishings and appliances for sale from Mount Airy residence
8 cu ft 1948 Servel DeLuxe Refrigerator 69 tal automatic gas water heater Detroit Jewel stove with six burners suitable for bottled or city gas large maple butcher table love seat twin maple bedroom set with Simmons Beautyrest innerspring mattresses and box springs chests coffee tables onyx marble chair rugs lamps studio couches and many other items Call Mount Airy 221 for appointment.
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Detroit
Simmons
Mount Airy
Notable cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde in Colorado
The text notes the return flight at altitude above 25,000 feet and highlights Mesa Verde national park in southwest Colorado as home to some of the most famous cliff dwellings globally.
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Mesa Verde National Park
Southwest
Colorado
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