Laws Studied For Control Of Rackets
Washington February 16 AP The national law enforcement conference launched a master plan to crack down on the gambling racket system. A permanent executive committee led by Denver Mayor Quigg Newton will coordinate, with Baltimore Mayor Thomas D Alesandro steering congressional recommendations due by April 15. Attorney General McGrath will coordinate efforts and the president urged a moral anti crime crusade.
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Washington
J. Howard McGrath
National Conference On Law Enforcement
Congress
Truman
Justice Department
Orces
Attorney General
Quigg Newton
Denver
Thomas D’alesandro
Baltimore
McGrath
First Christian Pastor Sued by Salem Group
Twenty nine members of the First Christian Church in Salem Illinois sue their pastor Rev J Edwin Smith and 23 elders seeking an injunction to stop them from taking over church property They accuse the defendants of barring the Missionary society from the church and of electing a new board adopting a constitution and articles of faith and incorporating to split church authority The suit may go before a circuit court next month.
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First Christian
Salem
Salem, Ill
First Christian Church
J. Edwin Smith
Brotherhood of the Disciple of Christ
United Christian Missionary Society
Illinois
Nine County IAA Group Meets at Southern Illinois University
The Illinois Agricultural Association District 25 will convene at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the SIU University cafeteria in Carbondale. R. E. Muckelroy chairs the arrangements and Dr. D. W. Morris, SIU president, will speak. Afternoon programs include IAA staff member I. E. Parett on public relations and Dale W. Rouse on wool marketing co op.
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Illinois Agricultural Association
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
R. E. Muckelroy
Muckelroy
S. LU
IAA
D. W. Morris
I. E. Parett
Danville
I. A.A
Dale W. Rouse
Paris
Illinois Wool Marketing Association
Albert Webb
Ewing
United Miners Launch Drive in Canton Area
United Mine Workers press a campaign to unionize about 30 small non union mines in Canton Illinois area as part of a nationwide effort. Sub district official Bernard J Beasley says the drive began last week and is progressing satisfactorily.
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Canton
Ill
United Mine Workers
Bernard J. Beasley
U.M.W
Pilot Tells of Crash Hillsboro Man Last to Leave Stricken Plane
Pilot Captain Harold L. Barry of Hillsboro Newfoundland was among 10 survivors from a B 36 crash off the British Columbia coast after 17 aboard parachuted to safety. He described bailing out within 10 to 15 seconds, landing on Princess Royal Island, enduring rain and ice, and signaling on the beach before a fishing boat rescued the group.
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Hillsboro
Harold L. Barry
British Columbia
McChord Air Force Base
Princess Royal Island
Feud Climaxed by Deodorized Valentine in Hollywood
Hedda Hopper received a deodorized skunk from Joan Bennett for Valentine’s Day and gave it to James Mason. Bennett spent 35 dollars on the skunk and 400 dollars on two full page ads to air her feud with Hopper. The ads reprinted columns by Hopper and rival Harry Crocker.
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Valentine Hollywood
Hedda Hopper
Joan Bennett
Joan
James Mason
Miss Hopper
Hedda
Harry Crocker
Los Angeles Examiner
Republicans Seek Fresh Hiss Probe in House Panel
GOP members of the House un American activities committee plan renewed action on the Alger Hiss case. Rep Harold H Velde says the panel will push for early action or demand State Department files on Hiss be handed to the committee, including loyalty records. Velde cites President Truman's stance characterizing the Hiss matter as a red herring.
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Washington
G.O.P
House un-American Activities Committee
Alger Hiss
Harold H. Velde
R-I
State Department
Hiss
Welde
Truman
Committee
Weather summary and temperature outlook
Weak warm trend but cooler tonight with fair conditions. Friday turns warmer with highs 32 to 38 and lows 15 to 25. Today reports 8 a.m. 26 and 6 p.m. 34 with noon 35. sunrise 7 02 a.m. sunset 5 27 p.m. Humidity 64 percent at 11 a.m. Precipitation 0 inches since yesterday. Crab Orchard Lake one foot above spillway yesterday Little Grassy Lake six inches above spillway yesterday.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Bank cashier admitted embezzling $102000 in Jackson
Damon Grow a 50 year old cashier at First National Bank in Jackson Ohio pleaded guilty to embezzling $102000. FBI agent in charge A E Ostholthoff said the losses had accrued over 27 years as Grow a civic leader on the school board and hospital commission was taken into custody. He said he used the funds to pay bills and avoid financial trouble.
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Damon Grow
Benson Owens
Grow
A. E. Ostholthoff
Cincinnati F.B.I
F.B.I
Two Springfield Police Put under Suspension
Two Springfield police officers Harlan Watson and Paul Ivy were suspended for malfeasance related to neglect of gambling suppression. Watson served on the vice squad and both were released on $5,000 bond. Warrants by State Attorney George P. Coutrakon accuse them of permitting dice games at two taverns and a smoke shop pending grand jury action.
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Springfield
Ben Little
Harlan Watson
Paul Ivy
Watson
George P. Coutrakon
Coutrakon
Folklore Society Sets Feb Meeting at SIU Cafeteria
The Illinois Folklore Society will hold its first yearly meeting Monday February 20 at 6 30 p m in the SIU cafeteria. John W Allen acting director of the university museum and society president said officers will be elected. Chilean student Fresia Fierro and English professor Frances Barbour will speak on folk lore topics and a National Folk festival film will be shown. Reservations by February 18 with Miss Tina Goodwin.
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Illinois Folklore Society
Southern Illinois University
John W. Allen
University Museum and Society
Fresia Fierro
Chile
Frances Barbour
St. Louis
Allen
Tina Goodwin
University School
England’s oldest churchgoer Isabel Saward dies at 105
Mrs. Isabel Saward, believed to be the Church of England’s oldest communicant, died last night in Thornton Heath, England. She was 105 years old.
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Thornton Heath
England
Isabel Saward
Church of England
200 Day Year Demand Shocks Coal Talks
Washington reports John L. Lewis is demanding a guaranteed 200 day work year for miners as talks under federal court order continue. He may accept less than 15 dollars daily and 35 cent royalty, with a seven hour day and job protections under a new wage and welfare framework.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
David S. Cole
Truman
Cole
Welfare Fund
Richmond B. Keech
Six Believed Dead in Dow Chemical Plant Blast
An explosion at Dow Chemical Co in Midland Michigan damaged building 414 at 11 20 a m. Six workers were killed and six to eight others were injured with conditions not yet known. Dow officials reported no cause yet and could not confirm total employment in the plant. Ambulances ferried the injured and dead from the chemical city site.
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Midland
Mich
Dow Chemical Co
Dow Company
Dow
Chemical City
Search for Six B 36 Crewmen Escaped After Crash
Ongoing search continues for six missing crewmen from a B 36 bomber after an escape from the rear section of the plane. Authorities and volunteers scoured the crash area seeking survivors and clues.
House Rejects Clear Move on Anti-Discrimination Bill
The House rules committee deadlocked 6 to 6 stalling the anti discrimination bill. Supporters and opponents split evenly with three Republicans and three Democrats for and against. Chairman Sabath said advocates will press to move the measure next week with limited debate though he doubts passage.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
House
C. H. Herter
Mass
Co. J. Brown
Sabath
Agricultural Fair Added to Festival at Southern Illinois
Bill Zacharias and Jim Walker were named co-chairmen of the dance and decorations for the Spring festival at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, now expanding to include an agricultural fair. The event, renamed from Spring Carnival, runs April 28-29 and features a parade, dance, vaudeville, midway, and a Miss Southern contest. Organizers aim to attract a big-name band with Vaughn Monroe Sammy Kaye Duke Ellington and Ray Anthony among those contacted.
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Bill Zacharias
Jim Walker
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Vaughn Monroe
Sammy Kaye
Duke Ellington
Ray Anthony
Sanitorium Head Quits in Alexander After Board Clash
Dr. Lamar E. Alford resigns as medical supervisor of the Alexander County Tuberculosis Sanitorium amid a feud between the hospital board and the county supervisors. The board sought his ouster and a suit was filed to bar him from the premises.
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Alexander County
Lamar E. Alford
Alford
County Board of Supervisors
Nine Malays Sentenced to Death in Sarawak Plot
In Singapore on February 16 nine Malays were sentenced to death for planning the assassination of Duncan Stewart the British governor of Sarawak last December.
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Singapore
Duncan Stewart
Sarawak
Teenagers Run Johnston City for 24 Hours
Johnston City residents watched Teenarian students assume control of city operations for a day. Fire Chief Gordon Lantrip piloted the truck during an alarm and a brush fire at an abandoned East Broadway building was contained with no damage. Police cited 25 to 30 violators, with all fines paid into the Teenarian treasury as Mayor Clifton Litton met the council. no ordinances or proclamations were issued.
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Gerald Stout
Johnston City Teenarians
Gordon Lantrip
Teenarian Fire Department
East Broadway
Treasury
Teenarian Club
Stout
Clifton Litton
T B Veterans Quit Hospitals
Veterans Administration reports say up to 6000 tubercular war veterans year walk out of VA hospitals. In 1948-49 irregular discharges reached 5.7 percent of patient dispositions, with one fifth of walkouts among tuberculosis patients. Despair and hope lessness cited. intensified social case work urged.
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Washington
Veterans’ Administration
Carl R. Gray, Jr
Congress
Veterans
V. A
Dependent Children Aid Up Six Million in Year
The Illinois Public Aid Commission reports 1949 state aid to dependent children totaled 23,869,890 dollars, up six million from 1948. Beneficiaries reached 92,357, about 12,000 more than the prior year, reflecting rising welfare assistance.
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Springfield
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Bridges Blames C. I. O. Leaders for Perjury Trial
Harry Bridges testified before a federal jury that his perjury charge stems from his refusal to go along with top brass of the C I O. He said, If you don't play ball, you're in trouble, and that is one reason he is on trial.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
National
Truman Signals Peace Talks and Atomic Control Talk
President Truman indicated a possible future peace mission to Russia and kept the door open for negotiations on international atomic weapon control. He rejected a Big Three abroad meeting and said he has no plans to meet Stalin or other heads of state outside the United States.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
Winston Churchill
Stalin
Congress
United States
Truman Plans To Aid Democrats In 1950 Campaigns
President Truman announced a non political campaign plan to back Democratic candidates for Congress after the primaries. He confirmed touring for Democrats this year and noted efforts likely in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He was set to speak at a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner, a large sell out event at the national guard armory.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Trumann
Pennsylvania
Ohio
National Guard Armory
Rep Schuyler Bland Dies in Bethesda During 17th Term
Rep Schuyler O. Bland of Virginia died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Bethesda Naval Hospital at age 77. He had been serving his 17th consecutive term in Congress and had been ill for some time. He was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
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Washington
Schuyler O. Bland
D-Va
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Bland
Congress
Rescues and Gaps Mark B-36 Crash Search Off British Columbia Coast
Six crew members remain missing after a B-36 crash off the northern British Columbia coast. Ten survivors were rescued by a fishing boat and later by air, while one man hung trapped for hours in a tree before rescue. Coast guard officials confirmed initial reports of all 17 rescued were incorrect, and search efforts continue from Alaska to Vancouver Island with teams awaiting news on the remaining six men. Survivors include S Sgt Vitale Trippodi of Brooklyn and others from Texas Oklahoma Virginia Pennsylvania.
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Whitfield
Vitale Trippodi
Brooklyn
N. Y
McChord Air Base
Wash
British Columbia
Coast Guard
Vancouver
B. C
Ketchikan
Alaska
Ashdown
Princess Royal Islands
Texas
Coast Guard Information Office
F. J. Scheiber
Harold L. Barry
Hillsboro
Raymond P. Whitfield Jr
San Antonio
Trippodi
Illinois Central Seeks 20 Cent Fare Increase
The Illinois Central Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a raise in the minimum one way fare from 15 to 20 cents. The carrier cited a $265,551 deficit in suburban passenger service last year and plans to cut trains and merge operations to reduce losses.
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Washington
Ilinois Central Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois Central
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
New Orleans
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Associated Press
Tacoma, Wash
San Antonio, Texas
Jackson
First National Bank
Folklore Society
New Lewis
Montana
Air Force
Air Force Base
Great Falls
Mont
F.E. P.C
T. B
Alexander
Johnston City
T. B. Veterans
U. S
Demos
Rep. Bland
Virginia
I. C
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