Japanese Reds Spark Courtroom Headaches in Tokyo Trials
Japanese communists provoke disruptive riots and endless delays in Tokyo courtrooms during the May Day trial wave. Judges struggle with new contempt laws as mass hearings of 248 defendants stall, with adjournments and crowded spectator sections. Bradley on Europe and NATO notes also frame Western defense concerns.
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Tokyo
Japan
Medina
Harold Medina
New York
U. S
Mother Wins as Court Rules Boy Goes to Mother in Yugoslavia
The U S High Commission Court of Appeals in Frankfurt reversed itself in a 2-1 vote, ruling 11-year-old Ivan Precnik should live with his mother in Communist Yugoslavia rather than with his West German foster parents. The decision followed criticism from Yugoslav authorities and German papers.
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Prankfurt
Germany
Communist
Yugoslavia
Ivan Pirecaik
Gestapo
Gustav Sirsch
Hitler
William Clark
Princeton
N. J
U.S. High Commission Court of Appeals
West Germany
Marc Robinson
Boston
Mass
Carl Fulgham
Glenrod Springs
Cole
Heinrich Himler
Pavia Precnik
Reds Release Three GIs After OneHour Detention
Three American soldiers, Cp. Andrew Herrera from San Antonio, PFC Joseph Cullen of Cleveland, and PFC Everett I. Salmons from Corbin Ky, were held near the Panmunjom armistice site in Munsan Korea for about an hour by Chinese forces after an investigation of an alleged Allied violation of the neutral zone. Liaison officers mediated a release after a meeting. They were unharmed.
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Munsan
Korea
Panmunjom
Andrew Herrera
San Antonio
Joseph Cullen
Cleveland
Ohio
Everett I. Salmons
Corbin
Charles W. McCarthy
McCarthy
Neutral Zone
Evening Card Play Reveals Tensions In New York Circle
In a tense visit, Nance Gersh and Ralph Hilliard meet Eve’s husband Jeremy as Eve subtly cheats at bridge. After a late night call, Jeremy learns of Eve’s interference and questions their honesty. They drive home to New York as Ephraim Henry plans a hospital shift, hinting at ongoing strain.
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Eve
Nance
Ralph
Jeremy
Ralph Hilliard
Kit
Rolph
Doctor Ireland
Relph
Steve
New York
Eleanor
Ephraim Henry
Ephraim
Henry
Red Ball Express to Operate Across France in 1953
The Red Ball Express will run 600 miles across France delivering arms medicines and fuel to American troops in Germany. U S Army Communications Zone in Orleans has units and two supply groups ready to expand the fast freight system under Maj Gen Kamnal TW Chreatene.
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U.S Army
France
U.S. Army
Kamnal
Chreatene
Charles C. Lane
Orleans
Red Ball
Germany
U. S. Army
6Th Transportation Highway Transport Group
Pssmsa Str
Ahe
U. S
Eugene Elliot
Washington, D. C
Divi
Gerald Peterson
Lansing
Mich
New York
Columbus
Social Security Hike Sets October Checks For Retirees
An October increase in Social Security payments will raise monthly checks for retirees and survivors. A single retiree will see 115.70, couples 127.50, and widows or dependents receive adjusted amounts based on earned credits and family status under the new tax rules. The changes, affecting 1953 figures, will total about 325 million dollars for the year.
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Sigrid Arne der
Washington
Lion Group
Govl
Congress
St UR
Marland Driver Pays 9 60 on Speed Charge
Gubernatorial candidate W C Marland's camp says a chauffeur from Charleston forfeited 9 60 after missing mayor's court for a speeding charge. Buckhannon police records indicate the Marland car was flagged by Police Chief Paul Mackey and Patrolman Allman Grose on Wednesday.
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Buckhannon
W. Va. i
W. C. Marland
Marland
Sexton Wright
Charleston
Paul Mackey
Allman Grose
John D. Dorton Funeral Arrangements Announced
John D. Dorton aged 64 surveyor died Monday September 29 in a local hospital at 6 am. The body lies at Melton Mortuary until the funeral at the Melton Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday October 1 at 2 pm. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers include E F Dorton Charles Dorton James Elmore Dorton Clyde Dorton Jack Dorton Wannie Brown Frank Wise John Martin Cecil McClung. Arrangements by Melton Mortuary.
Mark L Radford 76 of Stotesbury Dies at Home
Mark L Radford aged 76 from Stotesbury died at his home Saturday night September 27. Funeral services set for Tuesday September 30 at 2 p.m. at Rose Funeral Home Chapel with Rev C W Tones officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers listed. Flowerbearers from True Blue Rebecca Lodge and Pythian Sisters. Advertisement blocks and notices follow for florists services lost and found items and local trades.
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Reds
Son
Chicago
Juanita Luna
Joe Tye Irs
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International Soundphoto
Red Ball Express
Sturgis
Tan
Narrax
W. Va
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Vergil Clark
Dial
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Beckley Marietta Paint CO
South Oakwood Ave
Hurt
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Wright
Foley
L. M. Neal
Wooddell's
Main’St
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Beckley
Oate Hit
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SOE
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JR Coats
Capas
Mrs
Finceson
Bill Helset
Mountain State
James Ole
Cam Thompson
OW Rug Company
Cooper
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Valley Drive
Dial Aso
Ted
West Virginia
Charles Hodel
CQIN
United States
P.O
Beckley W. Va
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Wabelt
Piggly
Florida
Yoau
New York City
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Foster Hardware Co
Main ST
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Works Craddock, Pa
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