Payoff Probe Sheds Light On Sheriff Culbreath
VaMPA Florida investigators probe a $1500 payoff to Sheriff Hugh Culbreath amid testimony of a Bolita gambler. Witnesses describe two payments totaling 4500 from Jimmy Velance tied to campaign influence, with references to a crime syndicate, Tampa gambling figures, and Mafia connections in a restless postwar underworld.
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Vampa
Fla
Hugh Culbreath
Ay Kefanyer
Hillsbarough County
Ces
C. Hunt
Dwyo
Senate
Culbreath
Jimmy Velance
Game Bling Syndicate
Giglia
Ciglia
Velasco
Gigha
Jimmy
Cis
Micay
Sherff
Bella
Jessaz
Tampa
John Tarello
Capone
Pass-a- Vici
Hla
Oswald ‘Tracy
Petersburg
Wen
Kelquuer Outlines Crime Crackdown Plan
Senator Kelauver of Tennessee, chairing the Crime Investigating Committee, urged federal action to hit gamblers and racketeers where it hurts most their finances. He advocated stronger income tax enforcement requiring full financial statements, bank records, and corporate books, and proposed amendments to postal laws to curb gambling communications.
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Washington
Kelauver
D.-Tenn
Kelaueer
U. S
American Political Science Association
Relauver
L Kplanver
Seeviers
Inil
Tolteryi Nekels
Detroit detains Truman plot boastful suspect in 1949
Police hold 21 year old Buento Rica Perez after he boasted of participating in an assassination attempt on President Truman. Acquaintance Willian Walker alerted authorities after discovering a revolver and Perez possession of a forged Army discharge photostat and Puerto Rican ID. Federal agents to question Perez and Sam Kelly, with Secret Service cautioning any immediate links to the November 2 assassination bid.
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Detanit
Detroi Police
Buento Rica
Truman
Chesien Feleyn
Tomax Gomex Perse
Santa Truce
Federal
Washington
Perez Hsad
Perez
Sam Kelly
Thele Yom
Willian J. Walker
Walker
Kelly Wave
Kelly
Arizona
Mich
Selective Service
Leaflets Urge Reds to Quit in Counter-Propaganda
Allied forces report anti Communist leaflets circulated in Kazan urging surrender. The text accuses China of a secret treaty with Russia to reduce its population by 100 million and claims Beijing orchestrates suffering in Allied areas. Leaflets target Koreans and note Chinese propaganda to manipulate war effort.
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Porvooo
Acd Taj
Kazan
Tussia
China
Aonds
Igmine
Sovea
South
Fulbright Aims RFC Reform With Single Boss Plan
Senator Fulbright says Congress should place a single administrator over the Reconstruction Finance Corp despite opposition from President Truman. He heads a Senate committee probing RFC palrates and plans to introduce a bill when Congress opens Wednesday. The move has mixed support among members amid persistent opposition.
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Fulbright
RFC
Washington Cr
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corp
RFCH
Truman
Senate Mubcummutine
RFC Palrates
Zemip
Lola News
State Auto Deaths May Exceed 2000 in New York Report
Albany data indicate motor vehicle deaths in New York could top 2000 for the first time since 1946. The state motor vehicle commissioner said 1949 ten months showed 1,741 deaths with total year toll likely surpassing 2,000, while vehicle injuries and property damage figures were reported.
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Albany
New York State
Clifard St. Bletener
Flying Scientist Reveals Pigeon Flight Habits
Professor Harold B. Fitchcock of Middtenury Vib College spoke to the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia about pigeons and flight. He described summer field work chasing birds by airplane and noted the Society funded the bill. He did not explain how pigeons find home or offer support for competing theories.
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Cleveland
Harold B. Fitchcock
Blalory
Middtenury Vib College
Advancement of Science
Philadelphia
One Million Rent Boosts in Fifty Years Report
Housing expeditor Tighe Woods reports on rent controls lifting and boosts totaling over a million for landlords. He notes 7.5 million rental units affected, average boosts 18.2 percent, and 34,590 overcharge settlements totaling 3.69 million dollars. The summary covers tenant service upgrades and refunds to World War II veterans.
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Orany
Woods Sam
Wera
Woods
Pastor Admits Larceny In Tampa Case And Syracuse Ties
Former Syracuse minister Bernard W. Hodgson pleaded guilty to 40,000 grand larceny in Tampa claiming he went wrong in Syracuse. He confessed stealing jewelry and passing counterfeit checks in several U.S. and Canadian cities, including Calgary, while swindling Syracusans of about 8,000. Local complaints in Syracuse were not filed.
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Syracusans
Syracuse
Win
Tampa
Bernard W. Hodgson
Faith Gospel Mabernacle
Sowthavi
Sin
John &. Kusney
Hodgson
Raympn
B. J. Howerts
U.S
Citien
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Hungary Rejects New Voegler Plea
A foreign service story reports Hungary rejected a new plea from Vogeler’s wife, who claimed the U S State Department failed to deliver her six month old letter to the Hungarian government. The tale involves international letters, a Seoul connection, and a returned note for Mr Vogeler.
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Hungary
Voegler
Wena
Ausleim
Lugie Vogeler
Nes
State Department
Lavan
Tabgu
Korea
South
Lae Si-Yeng
Premer Matyas Rakceki
Shejday
Seoul
Bleimo ‘Daya
Tee
Necame
Bowers A
Vogeler
Velegraph
Vereter
Gusher in Cellar Oil Mistake Hits Household
A fuel oil delivery error drenched the Witt home basement with 300 gallons after a driver misrouted the line. The fuel oil company man had intended the oil for a neighbor, but misread the address and ruptured a pipe causing the spill.
Air Planning Jolted by Truman Emergency Action
Six years of Air Fares mobilization planning were disrupted by President Truman declaring a national emergency. The Air Force shifted to using automobile plants to ramp aircraft production, spreading contracts across industries to offset civilian cutbacks and material shortages, risking clashes with aircraft manufacturers and delaying the planned expansion of air power.
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Washington
Truman
Air Force
Reogcuipy
Regeeve
Shonee Arep
Uie Automobile
Leoped
Plang
ATK Forge
Marshall
Reds Convene In Secret Convention Statement
New York communists held a closed national convention claiming a broad, organized mass movement against Wall Street. Secretary Henry Winston praised attendees for weathering home front attacks, with speakers John Williameman and Benjamin Davis stressing unity of peace and freedom while denying violence claims.
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New York
Wall Street
Henry Winston
Winston
John Williemeen
Labor Aestssary
Dagorr
Benjamin J. Davis
Conte
Desertion case over dogs and rooms splits on alimony
Roy F Mander, 34, reports judge Joseph Sabard left home after wife Fern Olander refused to dispose of Pomeranians. Olander, a chiropolist, says the estranged wife seeks temporary alimony. petition for separate maintenance denied. They separated April 13, 1949, amid dog related disputes and partial asset division. Special commissions reference weather and support status.
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Ckicago UM
Roy F Mander
Joseph Sabard
Olander
Dors
Uban
Jim
Midge Sabath
Cities Seek U S Funds for Bomb Shelter Projects
Government bomb shelter expert says few applications pass required engineering data. Civil Defense Administration awaits legislation to form an independent agency. REC considering loans up to 250 million for civil defense works including underground garages doubling as shelters. Boston Common project cited as precedent. authority may not cover dual use shelters. In Brisbane, four killed as Australian Air Force trainer jet crashes on a crowded beach.
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Civil Defense Agency
Ger
Garrett L. Shayelee
Schuyler
Civil Defense
Sehgress
Civil Defense Administration
Semale Tax House
Reennetuction Finance Corporation
Civil Defense Us
REC
Ferf
Cies
Dts Public Agency Authority
Ile
Apo
Boston Common
Oficial
Brisbane
Austriia
Petrator Sharks
Senate Hears Debate on Five Per Centers Value
The Senate Small Business Committee discussed ending a policy favoring five percent centers in government contracts. Senator Spackman said adjustments may be needed as some firms could lose orders, while praising the five percenters who provide essential services to small businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spaikinaal
Red China Seizes U S Aid Groups
The Red China government announced it would seize all cultural educational and relief groups receiving American subsidies. The move targets American missionary networks and trade groups, with Sparkman noting U S centers and offices may face measures. Commerce Department and Chambers of Commerce are to assist firms in adapting. In other news Hugh Casey was named father of Hilda Weissman's illegitimate son with a court-ordered child support.
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Pleven
Paris
Rene Plaven
National Assembly
Plaven
Inday
Whaltier
Ronnie
Mong Kon UF
Red Chink
Sparkman
Thei Shatmalil
Broadeach
Canner
Clover Pring Radio
Washech
Kington
Ron
China
Washington
Hons
Nina
Agen
Wall
Comerce Department
Chambers of Commerce
Trade Organization
Commerce Department
Casey
New York
Hugh Casey
Brooklyn Dodger
Brunelier Hilda Weissman
Special Sessions
Wedding Ring Free After 25 Year Betrothal
In Waco the story of Fred and Bernhausen unfolds as a lifelong bachelor finally marries after a 25 year pledge. The history teacher entered a jewelry store with applause and a fiancé, ending the long joke with a wedding ceremony and brief celebration.
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Waco
Lep
Secorching
Gameler Tsia
Fred
F. A
Bernhausen
Walker
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