Espionage Law Seen Full of Holes by Inquiry Panel
Congressional investigators fault the 1917 espionage statute as full of holes and urge immediate reforms. Rep. Nixon notes a priority to tighten the law, while Senator Ferguson backs stronger controls against foreign espionage. Holifield proposes House rule changes to curb "headline hunting" and character assassination in anti spy efforts.
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Nixon
R-Calif
House Un-American Activities Committee
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Ferguson
R-eid
Senate
Corb
Corr
Tom C Clark
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Budget Bureau
Germany
Japan
Russia
Truman
Justice Department
UN- Committee
Soviets Offer Free Sugar For Christmas In Berlin
Soviet military authorities in East Berlin announce a half pound of sugar to all residents as a Christmas gift to sway Berliners. Western Berlin fears new frontier controls may bar crossovers, affecting 150 000 to 200 000 workers if only Eastern registered holders can enter.
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Berlin
Bern
Socialist Uni Communist Party
Cta
Ration Struggles Deepen Berlin Food Shortages
Allied observers note Western Berlins unity amid the 172 day Soviet blockade as rationing tightens. Westerners report high prices for coca and chocolate bars while wages lag. East Berliners receive airlift coal and food, with electricity rationing and similar calorie rations but uneven access to fresh potatoes and meat.
Eastern Berlin under tight clock as purges hit west
Reported shift in rationing with ore powder replacing food amid shortages. In Eastern Berlin electricity is continuous while the West faces limited hours. Western transport halts by 6 pm and the eastern elevated lines run past midnight as authorities curb non Communists and tighten economic controls.
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Berlin
Cross Found Near Suffolk Into Friday Speculation
A mysterious wooden cross was found near Suffolk Virginia last Friday drawing speculation about its origin and purpose as authorities investigate the relic. Local residents reported glimpsing the artifact prompting inquiries by police and community members.
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Bubbening
Suffolk
Dee
Klan activity reported in Virginia with cross burning
State police were told about about 100 people in white robes who drove onto N. H. Bradshaw’s land in Nunneyville to stage a cross burning ceremony. Sheriff J F Culpepper said mask use was not yet determined. Old Icelandic and Greenlandic speech are closely related to Norwegian.
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J. F. Culpepper
Iceland
Greenland
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