Escaped American GIs Tell of Soviet Prison Torture
American soldier John G. Sienkiewicz and two British guards escaped from a Soviet Sector jail in Berlin at midnight and fled to West Berlin after enduring ten months of beatings and harsh deprivation. Sienkiewicz described immersion in a cold bath for 24 hours and six days on a stone floor with minimal rations, with guards sometimes denying matches and cigarettes as punishment. He was hospitalized and said to be in bad shape, wearing a lice-covered uniform from his capture in November 1948.
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John G. Sienkiewicz
West Berlin
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Baltimore
Hungarian Ex-Foreign Minister Admits Spy Ties
Laszlo Rajk, former Hungarian foreign minister, pleaded guilty to treason and espionage accusing American agents of blackmailing him into spying for the United States since 1932. He claimed meetings with two U.S. Army officers and Selden Chapin while plotting with Marshal Tito and Allen Dulles to overthrow Hungary's communist regime.
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Hungary
Laszlo Rajk
United States
Rajk
United States Army
Selden Chapin
Chapin
Washington
Liar Charge Ends in Death Over Gasoline Dispute
A 56-year-old man, Sheldon Lindsey, was killed in a gunfight outside the Bynum residence after calling his brother-in-law a liar during a dispute about siphoning gasoline. Joseph Bynum, 56, surrendered to police. an inquest is scheduled for Monday.
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Lindsey
Viola
Noble Pierce
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St. Monica’s Hospital
Grimshaw Mortuary
A. J. Flood
Fire at Phoenix Brick Yard Destruction Reaches Ten Thousand
Fire swept the Phoenix Brick Yard at 1814 South Seventh Avenue destroying the tile drying room and a storage warehouse. Damage was put at eight to ten thousand dollars, mostly covered by insurance. Eleven firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours. cause not known. The drying room operated at 180 degrees and its loss will not halt brick production.
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Bartlett Drive
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Raymond Ramirez
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Today's Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE results recap
In the American League action the St Louis game ended 4 to 12 as Boston piled up 12 runs. Detroit lost 4 to 12 in the New York contest. New York defeated Chicago 4 to 5 with late scoring, while Chicago beat New York in another cited game?
Mexico Independence Day Celebration At University Park
About 5000 buglers and fiesta attendees gathered at University Park for the 139th anniversary of Mexico’s independence. Officials including Jesus Franco and Governor Van de Weyer attended with Maj. Gen. A M Tuthill as the queen Anita Carpena and princesses Rachel Rivas and Jesusita Rivera appeared in banners and gowns. A three hour program featured city officials and Master of Ceremonies Nicolas Mendez with speakers and a grand portrait of Father Miguel Hidalgo as the event unfolded under lights.
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Anita Carpena
Sonora Street
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Mexicana Et A
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Nere
van &. Wwarvey
A. M. Tuthill
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Miguel Hidalgo
Rachel Rivas
Jesusita Rivera
City of
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Nicholas Udall
James Deppe
Earl O’clair
Noted Figures Press Education Aid Debate
International News Service reports on opinions from Senator John Foster Dulles and former Governor Herbert Lehman on federal aid to education. Dulles warns against federal control of schooling funds while Lehman argues that federal support is essential to raise educational standards. Marshall Plan administrator Paul G. Hoffman adds candid remarks about Europe’s recovery and independence.
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Republican
Herbert H. Lehman
Battle Creek
Mich
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Europe
B 36 Hurtles Into Water Five Feared Lost
A B 36 bomber plunged into Lake Worth near Carswell Air Force Base at 100 mph killing at least one crew member. Four are missing and eight injured after a power failure and fuel fire. Pilot Maj. Toy B. Husband survived, amid a crew roster including Maj. John H. Keene and Lt. Herman Styles Jr. Survivors and missing personnel include Capt. Harold Kernodle Maj. Joseph L. Lemming Jr. M/Sgt. John G. Stanke and others.
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Ses
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Dayton
Ohio
Commission Blocks Immediate Rate Hike
The Arizona Corporation Commission split two to one to grant Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph a rehearing on its bid to raise rates, denying an interim increase under bond. The decision, supported by Brooks and Simms, followed a return to hearings citing lack of 1949 figures and Simms absence at May and June sessions. Wright dissented, preferring the case go to court. A rehearing date has not been fixed.
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Arizona Corporation Commission
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Mit Simms
Wilson T. Wright
Wright
Brooks and Simms
Simms
Mst&t
Phoenix Telephone
Maricopa County
Walter Koch
Denver
J. L. Shepherd
State Department to assume occupation duties in Germany
In Frangfurt Germany Sept 16 the State Department will formally take responsibility for the occupation of Germany at 11 a m Sept 20. The ceremony will be in the office of High Commissioner John J McCloy as American officials announced today.
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Germany
State Department
John J. McCloy
Murder Inc Leader's Pal Found Slain on Long Island
The bullet riddled body of Phil Cohen, an ex mobster tied to Louis Lepke Buchalter, was found near Southern State Parkway in Valley Stream on September 16. Authorities link the killing to gangland vengeance. Cohen had been paroled six months earlier after a narcotics conviction.
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N. Y
Louis
Lepke) Buchalter
Buchalter
Phil
Little Farrel) Cohen
Southern State Parkway
Long Island
Howard Heddink
Cohen
Murder, Inc
Sing Sing
Joseph Rosen
Brooklyn
Late News Glances From Washington and Beyond
John L. Lewis halted welfare payments to miners as 8000 UMW diggers quit in Utah Wyoming. Senate rejected Carl A. Ilgenfritz for Metallurgical head amid concerns over his $70000 steel salary while in government post. Navy gag order issued to curb interservice feuding and views must be submitted to Secretary Matthews. Missouri Pacific appeals to Truman over 5000 operating employees strike. Steelworkers union mediation called for Monday. Snyder notes no change in gold value.
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Utah-Wyoming
United Mine Workers
Senate
Truman
Carl A. Ilgenfritz
United States Steel Corporation
White House
Ilgenfritz
Markets At A Glance New York Stocks Lead Rails
Markets at a glance show higher activity with rail shares leading gains while broader trading remains light. Wheat prices advance with a few grains up modestly, retail equities hold steady to slightly lower amid cautious demand and mixed sector performance.
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