Contino Disappears After Arrival at Fort Ord
Dick Contino, a 20 year old accordionist and Horace Heidt talent winner, vanished after arriving at Fort Ord pre induction barracks with his parents. He failed to answer morning roll call on Friday and has not been found. Army officials say it concerns the Draft Board since he had not yet been sworn in.
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German mine unionists to visit the United States
Three German coal mine trade unionists and seven management representatives depart Frankfurt tonight to study United States mining and labor relations, aiming to observe American practices and apply insights at home.
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Communist Workers Party Loses Seats in Zurich Election
In unofficial results from Zurich Cantonal Parliament elections held yesterday, the Communist Workers Party dropped from 12 seats to just 2 in the 180 seat legislature.
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Hollywood dog steals scenes in new movie Behave Yourself
Hollywood columnist notes Corky the dog dominates scenes in the film Behave Yourself. Trainer Henry East explains Corky is a mix of Welsh terrier bird and sheep dog, earning 350 dollars weekly and outshining human actors in key moments.
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Musicians Club Plans Reading and Music in Phoenix
The Musicians Club of Phoenix meets at 8:15 p.m. today at the Phoenix Woman's Club House. Olga Rogers will read an excerpt from George Bernard Shaw's Caesar and Cleopatra and the program will include dramatic readings and musical numbers.
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Truman’s Aide Quits Formosa Surrender Charge Shown
New York April 16 President’s critics accuse Truman of appeasing Communist power. Dispatch cites Britain urging China entry into a Japanese peace treaty and Formosa return, while alleging intelligence after events serves as alibi.
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Walter Winchell on Truman and China policy
Walter Winchell criticizes President Truman's China policy and departs on an attack on Dean Acheson. The piece accuses the administration of weakening China Nationalists, aiding the Reds, and misrepresenting the White Paper. It asserts Gen Wedemeyer warned officials and praises MacArthur while the Daily Worker backs Truman’s stance.
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Around Phoenix Doings In Brief
Local notes report Elks Lodge 335 awarding a $200 yearly scholarship to Carver High School with additional awards to North Phoenix Phoenix Union West Phoenix and St Marys high schools. James P Siken 19 earns a Naval ROTC scholarship to the University of New Mexico. The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees Valley of the Sun Unit 61 meets at University Park. Dr Donald Wilson TPM speaks at Phoenix College Community Forum on narcotic studies. Civil Defense alert plans in Maricopa County discussed with wardens and Board of Supervisors considering extra funding. Arizona Beverage Journal opens new offices on North Third Street. Marine Recruiting Station to screen Shores of Iwo Jima and Tarawa at Lake Greenway American Legion Post 1. Three non rodeo performers treated after equestrian accidents.
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Cracked Uppers Release Prowler
Chicago on April 16 AP Mrs. Charlotte Burkhart a 30 year old woman found a young prowler in her residence. She bit him during a scuffle causing him to flee empty handed. Her bite cracked her upper plate and she needed dental work.
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Gracie Allen Reacts to Soviet Khamyk Rumor
An amused bulletin cites Russia's supposed invention of the khamyk a yak cow hybrid said to haul trucks and deter wolves Gracie Allen comments jokingly noting images of yaks and linking it to women’s labor in Russia and a playful gag about wolf whistles and American women
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Jacob Sechler Coxey Birthday Milestone
Birth notice for Jacob Sechler Coxey born April 16 1854 in Selinsgrove Pennsylvania. Noted as leader of Coxey's Army the unemployed marchers who pressed for paper money for public works. Now retired in Massillon Ohio where he once served as mayor and ran for president on the Farmer Labor ticket in 1932 and 1936.
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Tuesday Proclaims Creative Surge For April 17
A Tuesday forecast urges concentrated dynamic effort to unleash inventive genius in original and spectacular lines. It highlights an indomitable urge to create and the use of illuminated thinking, urging immediate action to capitalize on new ideas and practical know how. A birthday child may achieve extraordinary success.
Cast Sought For Drama Heiress at Phoenix Little Theater
The second tryout session for The Heiress will run 7 to 9 pm today in the rehearsal room of the new building. Robert Pollard will select and direct the Ruth and Augustus Goetz adaptation of Washington Square for nine players ages early 20s and up. The first show at the theater, Once in a Lifetime, runs nightly through April 28 except Sundays, then The Late Christopher Bean opens May 8 for a five night run.
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