Greenspun Acquitted Of Mail Charge In McCarthy Case
Hank Greenspun Las Vegas Sun publisher and columnist was acquitted in Las Vegas of mailing matter aimed to incite the murder of Senator Joseph McCarthy. Sixteen jurors deliberated 2 hours 45 minutes finding no threat to McCarthy’s life. Greenspun hailed the verdict as press freedom affirmed and pledged resistance to curbs on free speech.
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Auctioneer Fred Herman Doll Dies in Kansas
Fred Herman Doll, 69, president of the Kansas chapter of the American Live stock Auctioneers Assn., died yesterday of a heart attack in Larned Kansas. He was a prominent figure in regional auctions and cattle sales. Funeral services are pending.
Think Attack May Be Soon
Taipei and Formosa news indicate increasing efforts to evacuate nonessential civilians as reports claim Communist jet bombers may threaten Taipei. The Central Daily News says preparations for an attack on Quemoy and Matsu are complete while Mme Chiang Kai-shek vows defense. American and Nationalist officials meet on mutual defense as a rumored arrival of General Liu Po-cheng is linked to plans against Matsu and Quemoy. A historical attendance note at Forbes Field recalls a peak 1938 Giants Pirates double-header with 43,586 fans.
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Godfrey Says Sacked Stars Had Lost Their Team Spirit
Arthur Godfrey said the nine fired performers had lost their sense of being on a team and hearts for the shows. He defended the abrupt dismissal with 11 weeks notice and about 75,000 dollars in severance, noting CBS paid 58,000 to others. He cited contract details for Mariners, Marion Marlowe, Halelake, and three writers.
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Global Briefs Highlight Deported Dancer and Fire Tragedy
Promoter Cortes said 18 year old Japanese dancer Tomoko Maruyama attempted to leap from a seventh floor hotel window after her brassiere slipped during a nightclub act. In Yokosuka a million dollar blaze destroyed a block injuring two dance hall workers. US General Lemnitzer began inspections in Korea and Japan. Cuban deputies approved amnesty for political offenders and Milan fair officials welcomed Italian Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti to the American exhibit.
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Ground breaking set for million dollar hospital in Chanute
In Chanute Kansas ground breaking ceremonies will be held Monday afternoon for a million dollar state tuberculosis hospital. Gov. Fred Hall may attend if flying weather permits. Legislators and local civic and health officials will participate in the event. U S Bonds urged for savings.
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Gobel Receives Masquers George Spelvin Award
Hollywood notes that the Masquers gave George Gobel its George Spelvin Award for his great contribution to entertainment in a four hour roast filled with praise and ribbing. Art Linkletter hosted as roastmaster and fellow stars such as Leon Ames Preston Foster Gene Autry and Stan Laurel attended. Gobel heads to New York to accept the Peabody Award as television's comedian of the year.
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Teachers Approve Social Security Referendum in Kansas
Kansas school teachers and employees overwhelmingly support placing themselves under federal social security. The state Department of Education reports 16,849 votes in favor and 311 against, with eligibility 9,276 and only a simple majority needed.
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Reds Fear Lower Living Standard in Post Stalin Era
Japanese repatriates say Russia’s elevation of Nikolai Bulganin to premier may revert to lower living standards of Stalin era. They recall improved conditions after Stalin’s death under Malenkov who boosted production and cut consumer prices.
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Fullbright Warns Against Rising Stock Trend
New York Senator J William Fulbright says the nation is at the beginning of excessive speculative activity in the stock market He chairs the Senate Banking and Currency Committee and notes stock activity resumed after a brief pause during hearings last month Fulbright spoke at a dinner of the Economic Club of New York last night warning of a rising market trend.
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