Indians on Warpath Against Film Stories
The American Indian Affairs Association formed a national film committee led by Oliver La Farge to push for accurate, serious portrayal of Indians in feature films and later radio and television. The group aims to curb stereotypes and work with producers, writers, and industry to review and improve Indian life depictions.
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Washington
Association On American Indian Affairs
Oliver la Farge
Association
la Farge
Helicopter aids tuna clipper spotting huge haul
Captain Joe Machado of the Espirito Santo used a 1400 pound helicopter to scout schools of tuna during an 89 day voyage. The clipper returned with 490 tons of tuna caught mainly off Central America. The helicopter has a 150 mile cruising range.
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San Diego
Joe Machado
Espirito Santo
Central America
Machado
Russian Engineer Seeks Immunity in Espionage Trial
Valentin A. Gubitchev, a Russian engineer, gains federal court tests on three issues as U S Judge Ryan orders government to show cause why immunity claim should not be granted why trial should not be separated from co defendant Judith Coplon and why the conspiracy count should not be dismissed. Arguments set for next Monday ahead of a December 27 trial for conspiring to transmit U S government secrets to Russia.
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New York
Valentin A. Gubitchev
U. S
Sylvester J. Ryan
Gubitchev
Judith Coplon
Department of Justice
United Nations
Miss Coplon
Russia
Nichols Enjoys 20th Birthday Under Quiet Routine
North Grafton Massachusetts resident John O Nichols recently turned 20 as he maintains a rigid daily schedule. He rises at 6 30 each morning and sleeps by 7 pm, supports 29 living descendants, and still reads without glasses while shaving daily.
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North Grafton
Mass
John O. Nichols
Nichols
Atomic Plant Near Normal After Four Day Strike
Oak Ridge Tennessee shifts back toward normal as a four day wildcat strike involving about 3000 construction workers ends. About 65 percent return to work by nightfall as contractors resume full scale operations. Union leaders sought to persuade members to return while spokesmen deny responsibility for the walkout. The strike arose over non union labor on a natural gas pipeline into Oak Ridge.
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Oak Ridge
Tenn
Knoxville Building Trades Council
A. F.L
Qman Construction Company of
Nashville, Tenn
Tempting Fate in Savannah Watch Theft Charge
Luther Ward, described as an incautious lad by Sheriff Ben Connor, was charged in Savannah with stealing the sheriff's son's watch while washing windows at the Connor home. The incident underscores Ward's risky behavior and brings a local crime case to the fore.
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Savannah
Luther Ward
Ben Connor
Connor
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