Leopold Walks Out of Prison in Illinois
Leopold, released on parole, plans a $10-a-month hospital lab technician job in Castaner Puerto Rico. Parole supervision by Puerto Rican authorities limits publicity and travel details. The case recalls the 1924 Leopold and Loeb murder, defended by Clarence Darrow, with public interest in rehabilitation and justice decisions.
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Union Plea for Tax Cuts Widening Push and Crisis Talk
The AFL CIO leaders Meany and Reuther urged broader tax exemptions, extended jobless benefits, and larger public works in schools, roads, hospitals, and housing. They warned a downturn won’t reverse without government help, likening the fire to in the basement and urging immediate action. The meeting drew 1,000 leaders across parties advocating bipartisan efforts to boost purchasing power and the economy.
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Leopold released from prison after pardon bid succeeds
In Tokyo and Illinois, Leopold wins a long plea for freedom. The Illinois parole board grants clemency after four previous petitions fail. He had claimed rehabilitation while his supporters, including poet Carl Sandburg, rallied to his defense amid reports of a large volunteer force in Korea and ties to intellectuals.
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Defense purchases to step up funding push continues
Massachusetts stated no fear the recession would worsen. Committee approved McCormack's public works relation as part of swift moves by Senate and House Democrats urging faster spending of already appropriated funds. McCormack said as of Jan 1 there were unexpected balances that will leave the obligated portion at 87 million dollars by June 30.
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Blaze Kills Two Children and Grandfather in Richmond Fire
A fire destroyed a frame house in Richmond killing two children Vivian Moore 20 months and Walter Moore 2 and their 1 year old grandfather Pius Dunwood. Walter woke his daughter Helen 9 and sought help smashing a door. neighbors James and Crenodis Richard saved four other children including Helen Wanda Beverly and Gary. One rescued child suffered severe facial burns.
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Two Air Force Officers Die in Bay Crash
Two Air Force officers were killed when their F89 Scorpion jet crashed and burned in San Pablo Bay near Hamilton Air Force Base California during approach. The victims were 2nd Lt. Robert E. Dougherty 23 pilot from Grand Ridge Wisconsin and 1st Lt. Andrew F. Loiacono 23 from New York City.
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Sukarno names rebel leaders amid Indonesia airfield capture
President Sukarno in Malang denounces Lt. Col. Acmad Hussein and Sjafruddin Prawiranegara, branding them traitors to the nation as U.S. owned oil field and an oil terminal near Rumbai fall to rebels. airfield lies about three miles south of the city.
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Bank Holiday Declared After Seven-Week Strike in Argentina
Argentina’s government ordered a bank holiday to allow clerks to catch up on bookkeeping after a seven week walkout crippled the economy. Clerks returned to work under a mobilization decree as unions reportedly urged slowdown actions.
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