Scientific method and spies shape late Cold War tales
A Seattle report charts Douglas Steen a scientist turned high-stakes trader who parlayed radar work into vast gains in potato and onion futures. Two Soviet diplomats in Zurich were caught spying amid wartime records, while Swiss mood soured toward Moscow. Also, ROTC prank ends with a boy’s toy tank shattered by mortar practice, and a dog-claim case in Fair Lawn closes with a hefty fine.
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Frolov
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Smrat Tatas
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Solons Begin Probing N. California Reds
The House Un-American Activities Committee opened hearings in San Francisco into Communist activities in Northern California. Forty eight witnesses were subpoenaed amid protests from civil rights groups. Rep. Edwin E Willis acts as chairman. An attorney for subpoenaed clients pledges refusal to reveal political beliefs.
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House Un-American Activities Committee
California
Edwin E. Willis
D-La
Franles Walter
Eartha Kitt to Marry L A Executives Son in June
Eartha Kitt, 30, plans a quiet June 9 wedding at her parents’ home in Beverly Hills to Bill McDonald, 30, son of a Los Angeles businessman. She says a family is her goal while continuing concert tours in the U S and Europe. McDonald, white, voices hope for a strong family foundation amid interracial marriage questions.
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Fartha Kitt
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Nora McDonald
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Bill
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Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Southland
Telegram Notice From Long Beach Bureau
Press telegram entered as second class matter at Long Beach California. Published daily except Sunday at Pine Avenue and St. Long Beach. Bureau of Circulation records release details and dates.
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Catt, Peefanth
Peru
Syst Aus Ihureau
St. and
Pine Ave
37 Minute Emergency Hospital Described by Doctor
Dr. Joseph T. Roberts of Buffalo described a pre packed emergency hospital able to be set up in 37 minutes. The 250 bed facility arrives with all equipment in cardboard boxes for rapid deployment in New York.
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