Contempt Convictions Stir Baltimore Radio Case
Three radio stations WSLD WFBR and WCBM and commentator James Connolly were convicted of contempt over pretrial coverage of a murder case. The Rule 4 restriction on reporting accused suspects drew defense claims of censorship and First Amendment concerns. The Baltimore court eyed further appeals while related cases, including WBAL, were postponed.
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Es- 3
Baltimore
John B. Gray
H Ht
Maryland
SFBR
WITH
WCBM
James Connolly
Baltimore Supreme
William L. Marbury
WFBR
WSID
Essex
James P.onnolly
WBAL
Acweed
Marbury
American Society of New Oper
Ecace
Washman
Philadelphia
Doub
Eskimo Survives 17 Days on Arctic Ice Floe
A 64 year old Eskimo Gregory Ayae of King Island survived 17 days on an Arctic ice floe after two companions died. He reached a fishing camp near Shishmaref Alaska about 500 miles from the original location. An Eskimo from Shishmaref found the wreckage on the ice and guided Ayae to safety.
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Nome
Alaska
Gregory Ayae
King Island
Shishmaref
Avac
Labor Bill Stalls as Tobin Delays Capitol Appearance
Washington January 26 Tobin postpones explaining the administration labor bill at the Capitol, delaying a repeal of the Taft Hartley Act. The Labor Department says draft terms have not reached the Capitol and the session was canceled, with dispute over two major amendments including shift of the Conciliation Service and use of injunctions to halt national emergencies.
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Tobin
Capitol
Senate Lapor i
Conciliation Serie Labor Department
Commissioned Lieutenant Stone Named in Maryland Guard
Lieutenant Robert S. Stone of 23 Wilson avenue was commissioned as second lieutenant in the medical company of the 1st Infantry Regiment Maryland National Guard during a drill at the armory. Col. B O Thomas Jr announced future non commissioned promotions and noted 30 vacancies remain to reach full strength. Stone previously served as a non commissioned officer and fought in Europe during the war. He works for Potomac Edison Company. The unit now numbers forty one members and offices operate behind Frederick armory from 8 am tonight.
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Robert S. Stone
Wilson Avenue
Ith Infantry
Maryland Gnal Guard
B. O. Thomas, Jr
Potomac Edison Company
Col. Thomas
Tong
Compa
Frederick Armory
Bad Weather Strands Millions of Cattle in Western Storm
The storm saturates Nebraska Nevada Utah Idaho Arizona and surrounding rangelands delaying relief and forcing emergency aid for more than 5 000 000 cattle and sheep. Snow and winds create drifts hindering roads and rail lines while floods threaten Ohio river communities. Nationwide cold and precipitation patterns continue with widespread rain snow and flooding forecasts.
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Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Arizona
Southernichigan
Texas
North Central
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Appalachians
North Atlantic
New England
Pacific Coast
Salt Lake City
National Wool Growers Association
Naisheen
Rocky Mountain
Air Force
Regi
No Immediate Effect By Loss Of Livestock
Livestock men say losses would affect breeding stock more than meat supply and would not impact market this season. Analysts note cows lost could reduce calves for fall feed markets. Losses of ewes could lower regional lamb crops. Atlantic Seaboard Corp and Virginia Gas Transmission Co authorized to build a $20 million pipeline from Clendenin West Virginia to Rockville Maryland.
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Corn Belt
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Crville
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard Corporation
Virginia Gas Transmission Company
Clendenin
W. Va
Rockville
Exports Controls May Be Lifting Hints
A Commerce Department lawyer said grain and coal exports might be allowed later under a 25 month extension. He argued continued aid to Western Europe could stabilize economies and reduce risks as Truman's aid program moves through Congress amid partisan debates on resource controls.
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Atary of Commerce
Senate
Europe
Sawyer
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Truman
Capitol
Wage growth fight reopens as minimum rises debated
The Nation Today outlines a renewed push to raise the federal minimum wage from 40 to 75 cents per hour. It notes current average manufacturing pay around $1.37 hourly, cites 1590,000 workers affected, and covers history from 1938 to today including Tobin and Truman administration positions and union pressure. A separate Philadelphia case reports threatening postcards sent to jurors in a misconduct trial.
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Congressing
Tobin
Truman
Tabor
White House
Nower
Philadelphia
John J O'Malley
Collision Near Shanghai Triggers 600 Lost
A Chinese shipping disaster off Chu Shan island reports 600 feared dead after a collision between ships. The Kiensuan and another vessel sank, shallow details murky as crews from the destroyer Waramunca and rescue craft retrieved survivors, with many missing and uncertain salvage.
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Kiensuan Cola Fe
Eniante
Rivers Rise and Rainfall Persists in Local Area
The observor reports seven consecutive days of rain with 5.11 inches this month and 3.18 inches for the annual total. Monocacy at Juz Bridge rises to 11.3 feet, Buckerstown area flooding, Potomac at Harper's Ferry up two feet, Point of Rocks river up eight to ten feet. Forecast calls for light rain ending this afternoon, with cooler tonight and fair, windy conditions for Saturday.
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Buckerstown
Israel's Creek
Liberty Road
Potomac
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Point of Rocks
German Girls Out To Get Their Men
A fragmentary report notes German girls posting public ads in Frankfurt declaring they seek partners. It contrasts German and American dating scenes with blunt “man wanted” postings and hints at a male surplus affecting social dynamics.
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Jove
Sanchinely
Frank
Rios
Baverian
Onan
Saidic Frente
Graduate Of Hood College Dies At 58
Edna Mare Engle, a 58 year old graduate of Hood College Frederick, longtime educator in the Barton Vocational School and Baltimore public schools, died yesterday. She was born in Scoddale Pa and began teaching in 1920 after earlier posts in Thurmont. Funeral services are planned for Sunday evening with burial in Ewing N.
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Ewing
Axis Sally Trial Deliberations Pause For War Broadcasts
Jurors in the Axis Sally treason trial paused to hear Nazi propaganda recordings as prosecutors seek to prove Mildred E. Gillars betrayed the United States for Nazi money. The jury later resumes after a courtroom recess as witnesses discuss voices and the broadcasts aimed at American listeners.
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Mildred E. Gillars
Edward M. Curran
Misa Gillar
Mike
Midge
Miss Guillars
Houben
Germany
Boston Subway Fire Malls 3
Three people were reported injured as an undetermined fire caused smoke at a Boston subway station near the waterfront. Police described the scene as chaotic with crowds scrambling for a stairway to the street while workers diverted passengers to other exits and elevators remained out of service.
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State Waterfront
Five-Cent Cigars Return In New York Postwar Revival
Five cent cigars returned to New York today marking a postwar comeback. The price drop is tied to a three month decline reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in Washington and is described as a smoker’s dividend for consumers.
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New York
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington
Li Makes Personal Peace Plea Across Chang Ta Cast Line
A translated message from Li to Mao Zedong urges a peaceful settlement to end the civil war. Li says rivals should drop grudges and government leaders must confer with red leaders to plan negotiations at a designated location. He cites Sun Yat Sen’s vision and appeals for sincerity to reach an accord.
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Sun
Ted Li
Pal
Baus Va Gt
Riy
Chang Kih
Sun Yat-Sen
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Mao
Chiang
Pai
Chang
Canton
Ethridge Named U S Representative to UN Palestine Commission
Mark Ethridge of Louisville succeeds Joseph Keenan as U S representative on the United Nations Palestine Commission. Keenan left due to illness in his family.
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Mark Ethridge
Joseph Keenan
U. S
United Nations Palestine Con- Commission
Ethridge
Louisville, Ky
Times and Courier-Journal
Skeenan
Ilness
Nationalist Regiments Split as Peiping Peace Pact Fails
In Nanking and Peiping amid war chaos a Nationalist regiment revolted and moved into Red territory breaking orders tied to a cease fire. General Shih Chuch fled south after the Jan. 22 truce while a four-to-three Communist Nationalist admin committee was planned for Peiping on Feb. 1.
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Fus
Na- Shih Chuch
Peipins
Shih
Uus
Fars
Red
South China
Fudo
Kuomintang
Min Pao
Mao Tze-Tung
Mao
U.S
Acquitted Man Denies Drunk Driving After Trial
Ralph Coolidge Rohrer of Route 5 was acquitted by Magistrate Manuel 3. Weinberg in Peoples Court after witnesses testified he left the company of Rohrer shortly before arrest for drunken driving. State Trooper Charles H. DeWitt said alcohol odor and license difficulties led to the arrest at Alternate Route 30 and Route 40 on December 24.
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Route 5
Manuel
Weinberg
Peoples Court
Rohrer
Charles H. DeWitt
Preston Hodkensmith
West Patrick Eect
Harry Cobiftower
Cecil Foy Burmer
Kriddletown
Bernard T
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