Inquiring Reporter Ponders Cold Winters Through Generations
Peggy McCarthy gathers opinions from Clinton and GW residents on whether winters are harsher now than in the past. Fireman Gene Aylor, attorney Irving Briceman, secretary Fred Coxley, salesman Mark Hopkins, and housewife Marie Verdicchio share mixed views on winter severity and snow, noting changes in equipment and street maintenance.
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Mark Hopkins
McClure
Marie Verdicchio
Melrose
Greeks Seize 4200 Subversives in Peloponnesus Campaign
In Athens and the Peloponnesus, authorities report more than 4200 arrests in three days of alleged Communists and underground agents. Detainees are accused of supplying intelligence on troop movements to guerrilla bands led by Markos Vasiades. Some suspects face charges of sabotage as the crackdown expands across hundreds of villages. Also noted is New York City hiring of a phone rate expert to challenge a proposed 15 percent increase by New York Telephone Company.
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Athens
Peloponnesus
Markos Vasiades
Vision
New York
Forensic Arts Defense Upheld in Trial Verdict Review
Albany reports the Appellate Division upholds a first degree manslaughter conviction of Tenry Vollmer of Amsterdam. Vollmer killed 61 year old Charles Amberger in Montgomery County after a fight in a grill, with the court stating prosecutors may use strong advocacy. Justices Brewster, A ness Foster and Martin Deyo concurred. Hill and Russell dissented.
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Albany
Sion
Cour
Wrst
Tenry Vollmer
Amsterdam
Vollmer
Montgomery County
Charles Amberger
Amberger
Byron Brewster
Sy A
Iness F. Foster
Martin W. Deyo
James P. Hill
Pieres H. Russell
Seaway Bill Set for New Congress Debut
Washington reports Representative Kilburn plans to introduce a Seaway and power project bill in the new House next Monday. The measure, identical to a prior version, has backing from President Truman and sponsors from both parties, with 15 senators previously supporting it. Kilburn aims to end the long controversy as Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
Ue Lerige
Kilburn
Congress
Senate
Mrumian
Alec Great Whey Ad Mishap Sparks Seasonal Mockery
A quirky message mocks a Christmas time ad push that urged a new purchase, weaving in wordplay about whey and suggesting timing was off. The humorous note highlights consumer annoyance with targeted promotions during the holidays.
Harvard Professor named MLA president in New York
Dr. George Sherburn of Harvard University was elected president of the Modern Language Association of America at the 1536th annual meeting in New York yesterday.
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Harvard
New York
George Sherburn
Harvard University
Modern Language Association of America
Tojo Slapper Is Released and Libel Case Nears
A New York attorney said Elizabeth Bentley has been served with a $100,000 libel suit by William W. Remington after locating her in the Bronx. In Tokyo, Shuirei Okawa, who slapped Tojo at the war crimes opening, is released from an insane asylum and among 19 war criminals cleared in a general amnesty order. Snow removal costs in New York rose to $4,873,040 for 19.6 to 25.8 inches of snow.
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York
Elizabeth ‘Tc
Bentley
Wiliam W. Remington
Remington
Richard IG. Green
Mises Bentley
Bronx
Jaffar
Green
U. S
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Miss Bentley
Tokyo
Shuirei Okawa
Hideki Tojo
Okawa
Tojo
Douglas MacArthur
Alva C. Carpenter
Allied Legal Section
Nakawa
New York
New York City
China DPs Seek Havens as Refugees Face Fears
Shanghai hosts displaced persons from two world wars. IRO seeks international havens but few have opened doors. About 7 million Americans suffer rheumatic diseases, a separate note amid the refugee crisis.
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Suanghal
Shanghai
International
Paris
Tokyo
IRO
Oldest and youngest members join the 81st Congress
New York reports Rep elects Doughton and Sims as the oldest and youngest members. Doughton, 95, paralyzed Greek veteran George Savakis and a nurse, plus Sims, 27, both arrive amid House turmoil. A physician notes Savakis claimed Achilles Pappas, a 40 year old worker, killed by a deer rifle in a hallway incident. Oyster provisions are unchanged through the year and months.
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Yassin
Sims
Doughton
Ceturn
George Savakis
Congress
Achilles Pappas
Christine Fanageorge
Savakis
Lenement
Pappa
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Arrow Liquors
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