Pope Pius Pressed to Seek Rosenberg Clemency
Washington reports Vatican officials say Pope Pius XII is receiving many new appeals urging clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Eisenhower previously rejected clemency, citing the couple’s betrayal and lack of new evidence. A 700 strong New York delegation protests at the White House as the execution date remains unresolved.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Vatican
Pius
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
White House
Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
Clemlone
James C. Hagerty
Paes Te Rosenbergs
Rosenbergs
Rosenberg’srotner
David Greenglass
Greenglass
Morton ‘Sobell
Plastic Surgery and Artificial Heart Save Detroit Teen
In Detroit on February 14 a 16 year old, Charles Moses, received a pioneering combination of valve repair and a Michigan heart device to keep him alive. Surgeons rebuilt the failing valve while the mechanical heart circulated blood, marking a potential medical first and opening hopes for future heart repairs.
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Detroit
Harper Hospital
Charles
Chuck) Moses
Michigan
Chuck
F. D. Dodrill
Michigan Heart
Charles Moses
Bonnie Jis
Doctors
Pole Faces Death If He Is Deported
CAMP CARSON Colo Feb 14 UP A Polish born U S Army private Janusz Plucinski 24 fears deportation to Communist Poland where he says he would face almost certain death He remained in the U S Army only because his teeth must be repaired after wounds in Korea Plucinski who fought Russians and Germans at 15 jumped a Polish ship in New York in 1950 and was drafted in February 1951 His discharge was ordered by Washington officials for next Wednesday but relocation of medical care delayed it temporarily
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Carson
Colo
Janusz’ Plucinski
Poland
U. S
Plucinski
New York
States
Korea
Camp Carson
Adistact Plaurals
Washington
Ochoa Bond Granted Freed After Release in Mexico City
Mexico City report states George Ochoa once a Laredo businessman was freed on bond after facing murder charges. He posted 1,000,000 pesos ($2,300) and was released from prison for the first time in two years. He had been accused in connection with the death of his wife.
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Mexico -City
George Ochoa
Laredo
Oeeda
Sabrejets Down MIG In Major Air Fight Over Korea
Seoul reports 37 Sabres and 27 Communist jets engaged in a six day non scoring streak ender. Two Red supply centers bombed. Allied forces claim five counterattacks repelled. Eighth Army reports heavy fighting near an advance position with significant Red casualties and air losses. The clash yields a Korean War double ace.
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Seoul
McKinney
Fighuce
Ana
Court Declares Fight In Korea Not War In Legal Sense
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the fighting in Korea is not a war in the legal sense. It ordered the Mutual Life Insurance Company to pay beneficiaries of two soldiers killed while in U S Army uniform, one in Korea and one in a train crash en route to Camp Atterbury.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Korea
Pennsylvania ‘Mutual Life . Insurance
U.S. Army
America
Horace Stern
Andrew Beley
Allegheny County
Clyde P. Harding
Luzerne County
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Pennsylvania W National Guard
Stern
Congress
Michael Musmanno
United States
U. S
Beley
John C. Bell Jr
T. Keen Chidsey
Youth Arrested at Bank on Hot Check Rap
A 15 year old boy was apprehended at a bank Saturday after a First National Bank teller detected forged checks. He had cashed checks for 75 25 and 20 dollars, then attempted an 85 dollar note. Authorities said he admitted cashing forged checks and named a 21 year old as the forger. The youth had prior juvenile offenses for petty theft and auto theft.
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First National Bank
Connie McEntyre
Kenneth Jumper
Joe Hodges
Carl
Ben- Inie
White
Andy Fenton
Doomed Atom Spies Visit With Children
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg spent over two hours with their two children in Sing Prison death house. H Bloch, a newsman at the gates, spoke with the Rosenbergs offering a version of events. Michael, 9, asked his mother if she is guilty or innocent, and she replied we are innocent or we wouldn’t endure this suffering.
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Ossining
N. Y
Julius
Ethel
Rosenberg
Sing
Bloch
Tosmutbergs
Senator George says no quick solution in sight
Washington report says Senator Walter F. George, the Senate's senior Democrat, warned on Saturday there is no quick or immediate solution to the urgent issue.
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Washington
Sen
Walter F. George
Senate
Pat Ward Writing Life Story Stirs Jelke Trial
New York February report says Pat Ward began writing an autobiography about her life from the Lower East Side to high society while testifying against Minot Jelke on vice charges. Jelke’s lawyers claim photos shown in court discredited Ward, who says she will omit embarrassing names and disclose how she was forced into prostitution to fund Jelke’s lifestyle. The trial, with new witness Barbara Harmon, continues as press access remains restricted and a court ruling looms on a press ban.
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Pat Ward
Mickey
Jelice
New York
J. Roland Sala
Lower East Side
Minot
Mickey) Jelke
Vice
Miss Ward
Pho
Jelke
Barbara Harmon
Anthony J. Leibler
Hann Fete
Antess Harmon
Supreme Court
Benjamin F. Schreiber
United Press
International News Service
Schreiber
Sala
Dethee
U. U.S
Missing National Airlines DC-6 Feared Lost Over Gulf
Coast Guard crews search the Gulf of Mexico after National Airlines Flight 470 from Tampa to New Orleans fails to arrive. The DC-6 with 5 crew and 40 passengers, many bound for Mardi Gras, was last heard 250 miles west of St. Petersburg amid squally weather and insufficient fuel. Betty Baucom, Miss Miami Beach 1950, is among listed passengers.
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Fila
National Airlines
Mardi Gras
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Miami-Tampa
Gulf” Coast Guard
Spoats
Betty Baucom
Miami
Miami Beach
Airlines
Florida
Land Tampa
U.S
Gulf
Weather Bureau
Miami Weather Bureau
Louisiana
of National
Coast Guard
NAS
Tampa International
St. Petersburg
Don Hall Begins Life Sentence in Huntsville Pen
Don Hall 28 of Odessa started a life sentence at Huntsville after a year in Ector County Jail. He was moved Friday before dawn under heavy guard with Deputy Clyde Ray and J. J. Heaton accompanying. Whatley was later sentenced to life for a tal criminal act, while Hall faced additional charges from robberies and burglaries before trial.
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Dapper-Don Hall
Hall
Huntsville
Ray
Earnest Broughton
Meer
Cisrence
Whatley
Andrews
Tal
West- Tenth Street
Odessa considers election for city police chief
A petition to make the police chief an elected position is being prepared in Odessa. An attorney for unnamed clients plans to circulate among qualified voters to gather signatures for a council decision and potential special election. Unnamed backers are rumored to be financing the move, which was previously seen during Heaton’s tenure as chief.
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Odessa
J. J
Cubby) Heaton
Tions
Jesse Cariker
Dallas
Henie
Union Film Makers Seek Judgment in 50 Nations Probe
Backers of a controversial union film in Bayard New Mexico demand a government review and public investigation. The article notes a Hollywood producer’s aggressive bid for attention amid leftist union tensions and a broader demand for accountability.
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Union Film Makers
Bayard
N. M
Gecuired
I Ion
Ans
Hollywood Pr
Knetzer Convicted Of Hiding Assets Of Fantastic Film
Springfield date Feb 14 Robert L. Knetzer was found guilty of concealing assets connected to a film project described as fantastic. The conviction centers on undisclosed holdings and misrepresentation of property tied to the production. Police records and court documents outline the charges and monetary implications.
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Knetzer
Fantastic Film
Springfield, Ill
Robert L. Knetzer
Pioneer H. A. J. Swenson Dies at 89 in Stamford
H. A. J. Swenson, age 89 and longtime head of the Swenson Land and Cattle Company, prominent West Texas pioneer, died today in Stamford.
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Stamford
H.A. J. Swenson
West Texas
Swenson Land and Cattle Company
Deathbed Wish Comes True On Valentine Day
CHICAGO February 14 UP The deathbed promise Frederick Klepitch made 25 years ago came true when his wife Irma traveled to Chicago for a Valentine weekend at the Palmer House to mark their silver wedding anniversary. Their daughter Katherine, aided by hotel officials, arranged the surprise after writing the general manager. Irma Klepitch, 46, learned of the plan and traveled from Eveleth Minnesota to join the celebration, enjoying the Empire Room dinner and a bouquet of yellow roses.
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Chicago
Frederick Klepitch
Irma Klepitch
Katherine
Palmer House
Eveleth
Minn
St. Cloud
Teachers’ College
Vernon Herndon
Katherin
Herndon
Christine Stays In Seclusion
In New York on February 14 Chris operations in Denmark kept Christine Jorgensen in seclusion at an exclusive New York hotel awaiting arrival of her parents George and Mrs Jorgensen from Europe. The parents were to reach by transatlantic airliner the following morning.
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New York
Chris
Denmark
Europe
George Jorgensen
New York City
Area Newsmen To Talk At Horsemeat Trail
Area reporters from KERB radio and Winkler County News are to be subpoenaed for the Tom Gordy trial in County Court Monday at 8 am. Gordy faces charges of selling horsemeat for human consumption and possessing horse meat placed in others ponds for sale. Defense may seek to show wide circulation of reports and ask for postponement amid public sentiment. Gordy was arrested in Kermit two weeks ago and released on $1000 bonds.
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Kermit
KERB
Winkler County News
Tom Gordy
Gordy
Peg
H. George H
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Eighth Army
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Martin Benjamin
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Christine
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