Hiss Defends War Aid in 1939 Memorandum Evidence
Alger Hiss testified that he supported aiding Western allies in early World War II and prepared a September 26, 1939 memorandum arguing neutrality laws allowed it. The memo, later admitted as evidence, aimed to counter Communist Party lines cited by Whittaker Chambers.
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Alger Hiss
America
Hiss
Hitler
Communist Party
Whittaker Chambers
State Department
Columbia University Press
Charles_ Hyde
Philip C. Jessup
New York Times
Jessup
United Nations
Clyde Eagleton
New York University
Hus
Chambers
Strike Keeps Grain on Ships
Buffalo harbor unloadings are delayed by a strike against the Hand and Johnson Tug Line. Local 1427 Tug Firemen and Linemen and Local 4 Licensed Tugmen’s Protective Association crews walk out over a proposed reduction from six to five crews. Rob ert A. Lovelace warns thousands of dollars of grain may spoil if not moved soon. The strike began yesterday with the crewmen arguing against the crew-cut.
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Buffalo Harbor
Hand & Johnson
Robert A. Lovelace
Ire
Firemen & Linemen
Tugmen's Protective Association
Judge Denies Dismissal in Coplon Valentin Spy Case
In federal court Judge Sylvester J. Ryan denied a motion to dismiss the conspiracy count in the Coplon Valentin espionage indictment. Miss Coplon, 28, a former Justice Department employee, and Gubitchev, 32, a Russian engineer and UN suspendee, face trial December 27 for allegedly seeking U.S. secrets for the Soviet Union.
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UPI
Coplon-Valentin
Gubitchev
U. S
Sylvester J. Ryan
Coplon
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Department of Justice
United Nations
U.S
Wired for Sound Santa Delivers Real Deal in Medford
In Medford Massachusetts a rooftop Santa booms for children, correcting a doubter by calling aloud Johnny Williams. The event ends with Williams a believer as Alderman George F Callahan’s loudspeaker shout entertains the crowd. In California a Santa in Harald Field’s shop pockets $50 from a cash register, fleeing with a $235 fur trimmed suit.
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Medford
Mass
Santa Claus
Santa
Johnny Williams
Johnny Wilhiams
George F. Callahan
Goulwater
Calif
Upsa Jolly
Chas
Harald M. Field
Kris Kringle
Field
Postage stamp to mark Gompers birth centennial
The Post Office Department releases a three cent commemorative stamp honoring Samuel Gompers, longtime AFL president. The purple stamp, issued to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth, is shown in an AP wirephoto.
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Gompers
Postoffice Department
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Truman Ends Vacation to Campaign for Fair Deal in 1950
President Truman, tanned and cheerful after a Florida vacation, returns to Washington to press the Fair Deal in Congress and stump for the 1950 elections. He signals no retreat on civil rights, health, social security, and reclamation projects as the Independence prepares for a 3:45 AM takeoff.
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Key West
Fia
Truman
Washington
Congress
Wallace JH. Graham
Boca Chica
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Bankruptcies Decline in Week Ended December 15
New York reports a drop in business bankruptcies to 161 for the week ended December 15, down from 191 the prior week. Din & Bradstreet notes the 1946 and 1947 weeks had 96 and 87 failures, still above prewar levels of 270 in 1939.
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New York
Din & Bradstreet
All Seats Filled For Vatican Holy Year Ceremony
The Vatican announced all 50 000 tickets for reserved posts at the Saturday ceremony opening the 1950 holy year had been distributed and 100 000 additional requests declined. 50 000 tickets were printed for admission to the reserved section near the holy door or to enter the basilica. Officials said requests exceeded available places by about three times.
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Vatican
Holy Door
St. Peter's
Accused Robber Sent for Mental Evaluation
Hubert F Boehm, 55, charged with first degree robbery and grand larceny, was found unable to understand the charges by four psychiatrists in State Supreme Court and ordered committed to Gowanda State Hospital for treatment after an armed robbery of $7,000 at a neighborhood bank on Sept 22. He told police he could not remember the holdup when arrested outside the bank.
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Buffalo (P
Gowanda State Hospital
State Supreme Court
Hubert F Boehm
Lee L Oltaway
Boehm
Truman Cabinet Session Before Independence Trip
President Truman chairs a full cabinet meeting at the White House at 10 A.M. Thursday to discuss campaign and policy issues. He then plans to fly to Independence while Mr Friday remains through December 28 for Christmas with his family.
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Congress
Miners to Work Wednesdays and Thursdays Under UMA Edict
UMA President John L. Lewis orders miners in District Five led by Busarello and District Two led by James Mark to work only on Wednesdays and Thursdays through Christmas and New Year holidays. The strike era policy limits mine days to three per week across the country.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
Syracuse
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