Curley Opens 1 Man Drive for Amnesty
Boston mayor James H. Curley launches a solo campaign seeking general amnesty for American servicemen jailed for minor offenses. Released from Danbury Federal Prison after five months of a six to 18 month sentence for mail fraud he urges Truman to grant clemency by Christmas and has sent letters to all members of Congress.
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Earl Wilson column note on Page 4 and wires on Page 8
Column reference directs readers to Earl Wilson on Page 4 and wire items on Page 8. The brief mentions where to find the columnist and related wire service notes within the issue.
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Federal court fines total 1.44 million in WWII era textile case
NEW YORK. Fines totaling 1.44 million were imposed in federal court Wednesday on Dassart Sports Wear Inc of Newark New Jersey its president George Smith and textile broker Albert J Deeb for illegal operations in textiles tied to the Manhattan district atomic bomb project.
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Conspiracy Allegations Over WPB Priority Ratings
Disjointed notes reference alleged misapplication of WPB-priority ratings and OPA ceilings. The fragment hints at covert actions surrounding sale of finished sphere goods and possible conspiratorial intent. No individuals or organizations clearly identified in readable text.
Uranium Power Weighed by G E
General Electric scientist says a four foot three inch square block of uranium 235 would supply all U S electrical power for a year. R S Neblett, administrator of the bucleanics project, noted nuclear plants are still in early development stages.
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Speculative Loans Banned by Reconstruction Finance Corp
The Reconstruction Finance Corp directed its SL loan offices to deny loans deemed speculative or inflationary. Chairman John D. Goodloe cited examples such as building up inventories beyond essential needs, speculating in unrelated products, financing facilities not to open soon, and diverting scarce goods for nonessential uses.
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Retired Chicago Cop Plans To Sit On New Beat
Joseph O Connor a 63 year old retiree says he will sit down on his new beat and become a professional baby sitter after turning in his police star. He announced his plan to work as a sitter rather than patrol the streets.
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Rumors of cabinet shakeup in De Gasperi government
In Rome rumors of an imminent cabinet reshuffle persisted as Il Messaggero reported that premier Alcide de Gasperi’s talks with the Republicans and Labor Sozialists had reached a decisive phase.
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