Tax Witness Tells Of Gag Rule Before King Committee
San Francisco tax witnesses described an unwritten rule that penalized critics of presidential appointees. Stanley V. McKenney testified that supervisors were silenced for years, recalling a 1936 report criticizing the office and a threat to “throw them out the window.” The hearing followed fifteen charges by Thomas Doolan that sparked the San Francisco tax office scandal and indictments for Smyth and three others.
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San Francisco
Internal Revenue Bureau
King Committee
Congressional
Stanley V. McKenney
Los Angeles
12Th Supervisory
Far West
Hawaii
McKenney
Paul V. Lewis
Lewis
Thomas Doolan
Internal Revenue Office
James G. Smyth
Eclipse of Moon Visible in Eastern U S Sunday Night
The Naval Observatory reports a partial lunar eclipse visible in the eastern United States early Sunday night. The maximum eclipse occurs at 7 39 P M with about nine percent of the Moon darkened.
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Washington
United States
Naval Observatory
Southern California Weather Forecast and Frost Warning
Weather summary for Southern California notes cloudy tonight and Saturday with a chance of light showers in southern and western areas. A frost warning in citrus regions says temperatures will stay above 32 degrees tonight. February 8 1952 records show high 66 low 44. Local observations mention springlike expectations and frost damage recovery, with community notes on plants and a humorous aside.
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California
Pomona
U. S. Weather Bureau
Frost Warning Service
Arnall Takes Over as Price Stabilizer in Tough Task
Former Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall moves into the price stabilizer role, replacing Michael DiSalle. Senate confirmation expected with hearings set to begin. Arnall vows to carry out DiSalle's policies while acknowledging the hard tasks ahead amid wage price disputes and decontrol pressures. He emphasizes duty over magic formulas and recalls his unlikely ascent from Georgia governor to national figure.
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Washington
Georgia
Ellis Arnall
Michael V. DiSaile
Arnall
CIO United
DuSalle
DiSalle
Atlanta
Senate
Presidential Developments In the 1952 race
United Press reports latest moves in the presidential campaign. Truman says New Hampshire results won’t decide re election plans. Kefauver's Texas organizer says Kefauver will visit Austin around March 15 for a statewide honor event and to build a permanent nomination group. Taft prefers Truman as opponent to draw out election issues. Stassen slams regional GOP leaders and advocates a colorful campaign with a liberal platform if the GOP wins the White House.
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United Press
Truman
New Hampshire
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Gillam
Kefauver Clubs
Texas
Tennessee
Austin
Republicanstaft
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Stassen
Harold E. Stassen
Illinois
Indiana
GOF
White House
Eisenhower backs Spain in Western defense effort
General Eisenhower supports continued U S backed efforts to weld Spain into Western defense via bilateral arrangements now under study. Shape headquarters denied a report that he told visiting union leaders he opposed Spain joining NATO.
Russ Invited To Give Views On Katyn Massacre
Washington hearing invites Russia to present its account of the Katyn Forest Massacre. Chairman Ray Madden of the Select House Committee said the inquiry has heard strong evidence aligning the Kremlin with the execution of about 10 060 Polish officers in 1940. Russia would be allowed rebuttal if they choose. The committee recessed after three witnesses.
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Russia
Katyn Forest
Ray J. Madden
House Committee
Indiana Democrat
Kremlin
Madden
40th Infantry Co Takes POWs in Korea Action
In the central front mountains, 40th Infantry Co of the 16th Division bagged the first prisoners of the war. Two Chinese Communists were captured, one died of wounds, frost bite reported. Lt James J Flood and Lt Richard Lamb led a defensive stand that repelled the night-time patrol.
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40Th Infantry
Korea
R—King Company
Los Angeles
160Th Nfantry
16Th Infantry
James J. Flood
K Company
Bronx N. C
Flood
Richard Lamb
Portland
Ore
Lamb
Death Escapes In Plane Crash At McChord AFB
A giant C-124 Globemaster troop carrier with 16 aboard crashed and burned on approach at McChord Field Washington during a fogged landing. Three men injured slightly suffered cuts and bruises. The plane attached to the 62nd troop carrier wing was inbound from Honolulu. The aircraft had a crew of 13 and three passengers aboard.
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Mcchord Afb
Wash
62Nd
Honolulu
Air Force
Warren Asked To Enter Wisconsin Primary
Gerald Lorge a key Warren supporter urged Governor Earl Warren to enter Wisconsin's presidential primary in time. He warned Warren he has three weeks until February 29 to declare his entry for the April 1 Wisconsin primary.
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Milwaukee
Gerald Lorge
Earl Warren
Wisconsin
California
Lorge
Warren
Illness Delays Trial In Red Plot Case
Los Angeles defense attorney illness forced a weekend recess in the trial of 15 Communists before the next witness, a mariner who rose from waterfront striker to alleged Communist functionary, could proceed. Saunders testified of joining the party in 1934 after a Seattle seamen strike, and the court granted a recess after flu hit defense counsel.
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Los Angeles
Tiilness
William C. Mathes
A. L. Wirin
Alex Schullman
Retess
U. S
Walter Binns
Wirin
Saunders
Schullman
Philip M. Connolley
West Coast
Daily People’s World
Connelley
Dorothy R. Healey
Los Angeles County
Communist Party
the Balding
Master Mariner
San Francisco
Seattle
Seaman
Truman remark may chill Spain relations
President Truman’s off the cuff remark expressing limited fondness for Franco’s Spain could chill American-Spanish ties at a critical moment. State and defense officials offered no comment, signaling possible renewed efforts and potential apologies contingent on Franco’s reaction.
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Washington
Truman
Spain
Francisco Franco
Defense Department
UN Reds Agree To Discuss High Level Meeting
UN and Communist negotiators agreed to begin talks tomorrow on a high level conference to discuss a broad postarmistice peace plan for Korea and Far East. The plan envisions a UN Communist political conference within days to address withdrawal of foreign troops and wider regional questions including Formosa Indo-China Malaya and Burma. Vice Admiral Joy signaled acceptance as a basis for discussion though he may oppose limiting the conference to five representatives, a move seen as excluding South Korea.
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United Nations
Far East
U. N
Matthew B. Ridgway
Munsan
Ridgway
Tokyo
Korea
Formosa
Indo-China
Malaya
Burma
C. Turner Joy
Joy
South Korea
Confusion Reigns At Political Convention Demonstrations
Washington columnist Lyle Wilson recalls how first time visitors to national conventions face shock from noisy demonstrations and clashes. He notes past chaotic scenes at Democratic and Republican gatherings, worries about television coverage, and urges managers to curb the spectacle to avoid alienating voters.
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Lyle
Wilson
Washington
U.S.A
Colorado
Madison Square Garden
Lord Williams Jennings Bryan
Alfred Emmanuel Smith
Last Goodbye to King George VI by Royal Staff at Sandringham
At Sandringham, workers including gardeners and maids gathered around King George VI in the master bedroom as he lay in his admiral's uniform. The scene showed respect from long-serving staff, with Queen Mother Elizabeth arranging for workers to be the first to pay final respects before the royal procession to London and burial at Windsor.
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Fingland
George VI
Royal House
Order of the Garter
Iim
Fouth
Elizabeth
London
Queen Elizabeth TE
Westminster
Windsor
Mansfield Seeks Montana Senatorial Nomination
Washington reports Representative Mike Mansfield of Montana announced his bid for the Montana Democratic senatorial nomination in the July primary. He will seek the party’s nomination to run for the U.S. Senate.
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Mansfield
Montana
Washington
Mike Mansfeld
D-Mont
Winnie Ruth Judd Surrenders to Face Grand Jury Hearing
Winnie Ruth Judd the Arizona murderess quit her five day freedom after a secret deal with officials at the Arizona State Mental Hospital. She had undergone a face lift and suffered leg injuries from a fall during escape. An anonymous caller claimed she would testify before the county grand jury within 48 hours. The foreman said the jury would listen if she had something important to say.
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Phoenix
Winnie Ruth Judd
Arizona State
M W. Conway
Herb Barnes
Conway
United States
Judd
Gladys Vaughn
Nixon Says GOP Can Win in 52 at Wisconsin Dinner
Sen. Richard Nixon told a Jefferson County GOP gathering in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin that Democrats must defend their present prosperity message while owning foreign policy failures including the Korean War. He argued Republicans can win in 1952 by promising a stronger military, a strong economy, internal security, and higher morals in Washington.
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Fort Atkinson
Wis. Ih
Richard Nixon
Calif
Nixon
Jefferson County
Elizabeth Proclaimed Queen at St James Palace
Elizabeth II was proclaimed queen at St James Palace vowing to govern as her father did. The ceremony, amid crowds and medieval pageantry, included multiple proclamations through London as royal processions moved to key landmarks. Her husband Philip accompanied her, and she addressed the nation with dedication to constitutional government.
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London
Elizabeth H
Jay
St. James Palace
Elizabeth
George VI
Sandringham
Philip
Friary Court
Sir George Bellew
Garter King of Arms
Bellew
Royal Horse Guards
Charing Cross
Temple Bar
Royal Exchange
Churchill Honors King's Memory and Welcomes New Queen
Churchill praised the late King George VI as beloved and a model sovereign. He mourned the king's death and offered sympathy to Queen Mother Elizabeth and Dowager Queen Mary. He welcomed Queen Elizabeth II and said the king’s death paused the world and quieted daily life.
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London
Winston Churchill
George VI
Britain
Churchill
Elizabeth
Mary
Elizabeth I
British Broadcasting Corporation
Mid-Winter Heat Wave Affects Texas Markets
Texas endures a mid winter heat wave that harms farmers, stirs dust storms, and pressures the citrus sector while merchants adjust strategies. Neiman Marcus slashes mink coats to 2500 dollars, signaling shifts in luxury goods pricing amid the unsettled weather and market conditions.
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Texas
Dallasp
Neiman Marcus
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