G. O. P. Split On Continuing Spy Inquiry
Senate Republicans were reported split on the McCarthy era spy inquiry with some seeking an early end while others urge continued investigation. The foreign relations subcommittee led by Sen. Tydings questions Freda Utley amid McCarthy claims against Owen Latimore, while former officials deny McCarthy's charges. Some GOP senators consider winding up the probe, others push for continued hearings and closed sessions.
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Senate
Joseph McCarthy
Millard Tydings
Dmd
Freda Utley
Wisconsin
Owen Lattmore
McCarthy
Miss Utley
Lattimore
America
State Department
Cordell Hull
James F. Byrnes
George C. Marshall
Dean Acheson
Hull
Byrnes
Edward Stettinius
Phoenix
Ariz
Communist Party
Acheson
G.O.P
Bourke Hickenlooper
Iowa
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mass
Hickenlooper
Lodge
G.O.P. Committee
Pigs Raised Without Soil Risk Iron and Copper Deficiency
Article notes pigs raised without access to soil may develop anemia due to iron and copper deficiencies. Researchers emphasize environmental enrichment and soil exposure as preventive measures to maintain healthy blood and growth.
Minister Married in Wheelchair in Milwaukee Ceremony
The Rev. Francis F. Fisher, paralyzed from a swimming accident, wed Florence Athey of Milwaukee at the First Baptist church with a wheelchair altar. The couple plans a summer honeymoon as Fisher’s future remains uncertain and his resignation as pastor awaits church action next week.
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Milwaukee
Francis F. Fisher
Florence Athey
First Baptist Church
Miss Athey
South Illinois Avenue
New York
Fisher
Clifford G. Hansen
Telephone Firms Fight Anti-Gambling Bill Constraints
Telephone company executives denounce a Senate bill to ban cross state gambling traffic as dangerous to assign policing duties to providers. Clyde Bailey argues a large force would be needed to weed out wagers by phone while AT&T warns the law could compel firms to monitor every call.
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Washington
Clyde S. Bailey
United States Independent Telephone Association
S. Whitney Landon
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Senate Commerce
Justice Department
Ernest W. McFarland
D-Ariz
Bailey
Sunday Crash Near Herrin Injures Three
Three people were hurt in a head on collision on the Herrin Colp highway near Sunnyside road west of Herrin at about 3 am. James Murphy 32 Pittsburg suffered severe injuries to a cut left forearm. Dale Murphy 17 was released after first aid. Pat Gibson 18 Herrin fractured collarbone and was treated and released. Bill Gibson unharmed. Gibson car overturned and damaged. Murphy car rammed a tree. front wheels torn off.
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Herrin-Colp
Sunnyside
Herrin
James Murphy
Pittsburg
Dale
Pat Gibson
Bill Gibson
Gibson
Murphy
Hong Kong Moves to Curb Refugee Influx From China
Hong Kong officials announced new measures to restrict refugees from Red China. Arrivals must prove housing or business connections as the population nears two million. The policy targets rapid growth since before the war.
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Hong Kong
China
Red China
Cold Weather Eases as Spring Returns to North Central
The Associated Press reports milder temperatures expected to rise to seasonal normals in the North Central states. Light snow lingered in extreme Northern Minnesota while Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin saw mixed snow and drizzle. Forecaster J. Radner notes late-season snow is not unusual. Old Town Maine dipped to 30 degrees as overall U S mildness spread southward.
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North Central States
Chicago Weather Bureau
Minnesota
Upper
Michigan
Wisconsin
J. Radner
Philip S. D
Old Town
Traffic Toll Seven in Illinois
Seven people die in weekend Illinois traffic crashes. In Chicago Raymond Armstrong, 38, and seven others are injured in a two car collision near Franklin Park. In Elgin two killed and six injured in a two car crash northeast of Elgin. Victims include Rosemary Wheeler, 30, and Dulo Biaggetti, 61, with several injured passengers.
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Chicago
Raymond Armstrong
Franklin Park
Armstrong
Elgin
Rosemary Wheeler
Dulo
Billy) Biaggetti
Highwood
Wheeler
Cecil
Biaggetti
Manteno Fatal Collision Claims Edward Petrella
Edward Petrella, 25, of Chicago, was killed Saturday night in a truck automobile collision near Manteno. The crash occurred on the outskirts of Manteno and details indicate a fatal impact with the truck. Police report pending further investigation.
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Manteno
Edward Petrella
Chicago
Tragedy Near Belleview Claims Gribler Life
Elmer Gribler 52 of O’Fallon Illinois died in a roadside car crash near Belleview Calhoun County Saturday. His wife and two other people were injured in the same collision as details unfold. Local authorities reported the fatalities and injuries as they investigated the incident.
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Belleview
Elmer Gribler
O’fallon
Ill
Calhoun County
Robert Ruth
Berle's Cancer Drive Marathon Nears 1.4 Million
Contributions and pledges for the Damon Runyon memorial cancer fund mounted toward the 1.4 million mark after Milton Berle's 21 hour television marathon. The latest figure announced was 1,304,835 with NBC saying later reports could raise the total. An earlier incident noted an injury to an O'Fallon resident. Also a Springfield crash killed Mrs. Vivian E. Jackson of Chicago when her car overturned on a dirt road.
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New York
Damon Runyon
Caner
Milton Berle
National Broadcasting Co
Vivian E. Jackson
Chicago
Springfield
Truck Crash Kills Noble Beck On Route 36
Noble Beck aged 25 of Hillview died when the truck he rode in overturned on Route 36 four miles west of Jacksonville. The driver Ed ward Orton, 19, also of Hillview, was hospitalized.
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Jacksonville
Noble Beck
Hillview
Edward Orton
Joliet Band Captures Division I Rating at Illinois Contest
Joliet high school band won division I in class AA at the Illinois prep music contest with 2,500 musicians from 35 schools. Other division I winners included Bloomington Mount Vernon and Quincy in class A, with multiple orchestra and choirs named from various schools. The two day meet was sponsored by the Illinois High School Association.
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Joliet High School
Bloomington
Mount Vernon
Quincy
Lauphéer
Springfield
East Alton
Wood River
Leyden Township
Franklin Park
Mt. Vernon
Collins Ville
Champaign
Illinois High School Association
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