Oil Heiress Weds Cobbier's Son Amid Family Fury
Houston report says Glenn McCarthy, famed oilman worth about 200 million, reacted with fury to the reported marriage of his daughter Grenalee to George Pontikes, 49, a Rice Institute football player. Justine Nash Oliver of Waco confirmed the ceremony occurred on December and Pontikes initially denied the union.
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Waco
Canastota Fire Kills Two Children At Home
The Sorbello family lost Anthony 12 and Joan 7 in a two story Canastota residence fire that broke out around midnight. Parents Frank and Mrs Sorbello and another child Nancy escaped. firefighters battled heat as two upstairs bedrooms could not be reached. The cause remains undetermined.
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Barges Held in Soviet Zone After Scrap Metal Case
Three West German barges carrying scrap metal from Berlin were held for four days in the Soviet zone. Allied officials said a joint inquiry with Russian authorities is under way following a broad Soviet crackdown on barges this year.
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Berlin
Todays Features Teasers From Inside Pages
A listing of sections and page numbers for today’s newspaper highlights. It notes Comics Iria Jean Kain Dr Dear Crossword Mary Haworth Horoscope and regular features across Amusements Bridge Financial Classified City Life Radio-TV Deaths Social Editorials Sports and Letters with page references. Todays Pictures appears on page 12.
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Jean Kain
Mary Haworth
Earl Wilson
Bridge
Financial
Ing. Repter
City Life
Radio
Winehell
Probers Turn To RFC Inquiries Spark Political Clash
Washington lawmakers said they are probing charges of political influence in the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. A special subcommittee disclosed it is examining accusations that RFC personnel shakeups were used to shelve employees with unfavorable political views. The inquiry follows the resignation of J. B Glidden, Dallas loan manager, who claimed his authority was undercut by a subordinate close to a presidential ally. The resignation coincides with tense White House relations and Fulbright led inquiries.
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Ule-Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
J. B Glidden
RECS
Dallas
Tex
Reich Troops Return to Join Sixth Infantry in Berlin Garrison
Reich troops from the former constabulary return from West Germany to join the American Sixth Infantry Regiment in garrisoning West Berlin. Reorganized and reequipped in Bavaria, they become the regiment’s first battalion in BERLIN (P).
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Constibulary
West Germany
Weal
Berlin
Bavaria
Soviet vowed aid to China reported by government
A confidential French government report says Russia promised 100 jet fighters to the Chinese Communists. It notes potential intervention in Korea and broader aid if the United States pressed Manchuria. The report is regarded as unconfirmed by the French government but considered credible from a sensitive source.
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China
Patis
Russia
Korea
U.S. urged aid for Chiang as Korea pressure eases
The Central Daily News, reflecting Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist views, urged United States financial and materiel support for a Nationalist invasion of mainland China. It argued such action would relieve pressure on UN forces in Korea and lessen the Red threat to Indo-China, warning that U.S. options were surrender to Russia or a war against them.
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The
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United Nations
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Chiang
J C Johnson Dies After Long Illness
J C Johnson 62 president of Syracuse Professional Basketball Club died at University Hospital after a three year illness. He lived at 1428 James Street and served as secretary treasurer of Syracuse Lumber Company. He owned the former Syracuse Hockey Club operating the Syracuse Stars and led the Syracuse Nationals as president for two years. He held past posts with New York States Building Supply Dealers Association and belonged to multiple clubs including Century, Citizens, Onondaga Golf and Country, Masonic orders, Rotary, Syracuse Bandits, Touchdown Club and Aut Sour Pass Club. He left a father, two sisters, a brother and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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International Hockey League
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iCentury Club
Citizens Club
Onondaga Golf and Counry Club
Rotary Club
Syracuse Bandits
Touchdown Club
Aut Sour Pass Club
Thursday Warmth Follows Brutal Cold Across State
The Mercury records the coldest reading this season at 8:45 A.M. as Poughkeepsie hits 23 below and other towns report double-digit lows. Elmira 14, Watertown 13, Massena 12, Utica 10 below zero. NYC area stays above zero. Five inches of fresh snow lock in a 13 inch ground cover. high tomorrow near 20, low around 10. Occasional sun and flurries forecast. nationwide cold persists east of the Rockies.
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Remeht
Poughkeepsie
Adirondacks
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Elmira
Watertown
Massena
Utica
New York City
New York
Rochester
Buffalo- Keller
Rockies
Toys
Alabama
Noth
Jersey
Memory Is Dulled In Ex Beauty's Death Case
In Utica police report Birger Nordkunst, a husky apple picker, said he had been drinking heavily and could recall only fragments of events at a New York party linked to the death of Yva and Evelyn Hughes. Detectives were en route to New York for further questioning as Nordkunst claimed confusion about his whereabouts and asked how Miss Hughes fared.
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N. J
Pall Lawn
East Patterson
New York City
Utica
Birger Nordkunst
Yva
Evelyn Hughes
Ziegfeld
Lody
Nordkriet
Miss! Hughes
Miss Hughes
Full-Scale Attack Builds Near Seoul in Korea War
Tokyo January report describes Chinese and Communist Korean patrols probing along an 85 mile front toward Seoul. Attacks reach up to seven miles into South Korea from 300,000 Reds massed in two formations. MacArthur’s HQ cites 1,350,406 Communist troops across Korea and Manchuria, with UN forces around 250,000. The threat centers north of Seoul as combat lines brace for a major offensive within days.
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Earnest Hoberecht
Tokyo
Korea
Seoul
South Korea
Douglas MacArthur
U. S. Eighth Army
U. S. 10Th Corps
Kaesong
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Manchuria
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Pusan
United Press
William Burson
Remington tied to spy ring in explosive formula claim
The divorce wife of William H. Remington testified he turned over a top secret explosive formula to a courier later identified as Elizabeth Bentley in a Russian spy ring. She described meetings where Remington discussed forwarding the formula to Russia, while he denied Communist Party membership to a federal grand jury. The testimony continued on the perjury trial.
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William H. Remington
Fornesla
Russia
Ann Remington
Commerce Department
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York
Communist Party
Elizabeth Bentley
Reming
Scone Stone Hunt Widens Across Britain
London reports a nationwide search for the Coronation Stone of Scone after it was stolen from Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day. Police block roads and screen all northbound traffic, while customs and border officials scan airports and docks, but the 400 pound relic remains missing.
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England
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Edward 1
Chicago Bound Train Derailed
A Chicago bound train derailed with three cars and the locomotive remaining upright. About 100 passengers were aboard the Cincinnati to Chicago service. No injuries were immediately reported as officials investigated the cause. A separate report notes a sharp rise in a wholesale food price index, reflecting broader economic tension.
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Dun \& Bradstreet
Hamilton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rengar
Erville
Louis Fritz
Butler County
Cincinnati
Chicocon
Board Faces Senate Probe over Subversives Board
Washington reports the five members named by President Truman to the Subversive Activities Control Board face potential Senate scrutiny after the new Congress convenes. Senate Judiciary Chair McGirgan says hearings may be demanded. no action yet on nominations, leaving confirmations likely after Congress reorganizes. The board members include Seth W. Richardson, Peter Campbell Brown, Charles M. LaFollette, David J. Coddaire, and Kathryn McHale.
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Congress
Truman
Subvertives Activities Control Board
McGirgan
Senate Judiciary Committee
Seth W. Richardson
Peter Campbell Brown
New York
Charles M. LaFollette
Virginia
David J. Coddaire
Massachusetts
Kathryn McHale
Indiana
Senate
Trumiat
Man Hasn't a Chance Trails From Birth By Alton L Blakeslee
A scientist told the American Association for the Advancement of Science that girls mature faster than boys from birth. He cited studies showing girls reach superior grades and more advanced physical development, suggesting delaying first grade for boys 3 to 8 months to equalize maturity and reduce frustration among boys, parents, and teachers.
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Cleveland
Frank Ro Panty
Tulsa
Okla
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Maley
Pauly
Alexandria VA Cuts City Taxes
Alexandria city council passed five ordinances to reduce or repeal city taxes and approved a balanced budget of 4,831,322 for 1951, $696,572 above 1950. Tax repeals included a two cent per package cigarette tax and the radio broadcasting license tax. reductions affected real estate and professional license rates, with machine license tax cut for slot washing machines.
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Alexandria
Mexandria
Workers Complete Sealing Holy Door At St Peter's
Vatican workers known as the San Pietrmi sealed the holy door of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve completing the 1930 Holy Year jubilee. The door will not reopen until Christmas 1946 unless a special jubilee is called, marking the next Holy Year.
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Peter's Basilica
Pius
San Pietrmi
Ovis
Train Pact Is Criticized By Union Leader
James F P Shields grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers said the three year peace pact with American railroads lacks endorsement and will be reviewed by about 125 general chairmen meeting in Cleveland. He declined to recommend acceptance and noted similar meetings are planned by the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers Firemen and Enginemen and Railroad Trainmen with sessions set for January 4 in Cleveland.
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Washington
Union
James FP. Shields
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Shields
Brotherhood of Locomotive 5
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Phelta
Firemen’s Union
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