Sixth life attempt fails as bomb hits Mickey Cohen home
A fuse bomb blasted the bedroom of Mickey Cohen in West Los Angeles and damaged the $100,000 guarded residence, but Cohen escaped unharmed. Police say this was the sixth assassination attempt. one attacker died earlier, and another was shot in self defense.
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Two Upstate Women Injured In Snowbound Car Crash
Mrs. Joseph A. Logan of 600 Midland Ave and Mrs. Willard Seymour of Tully were in a chain collision on the Elmira-Troy Pa highway 13 miles south of the New York border during a blinding snowstorm at 7 30 this morning. They were passengers in a car driven by Mrs. Logan’s husband bound for Florida. Logan’s car was struck by a convertible driven by Lee Wayland Douglass, a Har ne University student, of Alton Ill. Douglass’ car spun and struck Logan’s vehicle as he drove north. Douglass was unconscious in Troy Community Hospital with head and face lacerations and chest injuries. the two women were treated at Troy hospital for contusions and shock. Logan was not hospitalized. Logan’s car sustained about 1200 in damage. Douglass’ car was demolished. The Logans had left at 3 AM from New Yorkers, heading to Columbia crossroads on Route 14 when the crash occurred. Logan works at the Belle vue Country Club and the couple live with his wife’s parents.
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Willard Seymour
Tully
Elmira
Troy
New Yor
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Florida
Logan
Lee Wayland Douglass
Harne University
Alton
Douglass
Pennsylvania
Troy’ Community Hospital
Troy Hospital
Seymour
Columbia Crossroads
Bellevue Country Club
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LeMegsurier
Dad Sits, Wins 30000 on Stop the Music
John Ferguson of Sheffield Alabama won $20 000 then a chance at a $30 000 jackpot on Stop the Music. He was home minding his twins when the New York show called and he correctly identified a clue and the mystery tune.
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Sheffield
Ala
John Ferguson
Sheffield War Relevan
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New York
Allan
Berlin Coup Doubts Ring as Rally Fizzles
West Berlin papers doubted Socialist Kurt Schlujmacher’s warning of a Communist coup on May 27. Opposition leader Schumacher urged Allied tanks to stop a Reds plan at a youth rally, while Western press and officials dismissed the rumor as an old story and urged calm amid reports of a large East German Communist youth gathering.
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West Berlin
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Whitsuntide
Search for vanishing C 54 continues over BC
SOS picked up in Edmonton area as crews scout improving weather for the Ar Force C 54 missing since January 26 with 44 aboard. If conditions allow, planes expected to resume search over interior British Columbia where a B 239 bomber spotted a signal on the high frequency distress band yesterday.
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Edmonton
Asia
British Columbia
Watchman Admits Year of Thievery at Johnson's DeWitt
William G. Reilly, a night watchman at Howard Johnson's DeWitt restaurant, confessed to stealing about $100 weekly in food and goods from February 1949 to December 4 1949. He admitted taking dishware, cutlery, chairs, and hundreds of steaks, with a total value around $300 plus other items. He was arraigned on grand larceny charges and posted a $59 bond for February hearing.
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DeWitt
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John Klotz
Syracuse Police Department
Reilly
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Mig
Sheriff's Office
Clarence Walker
Arthur Klasson
Johnson’s
Odd Item Prices and Mixed Goods in New York Shop
The notice lists miscellaneous prices for fashion items and commodities in a New York shop. Items include spring suits valued at 150 dollars, soft drinks at 4.50, two dozen cigars and other merchandise with varying price tags, and a quoted total of 87935 dollars reflecting a cluttered sale listing.
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New York
Vquorj
Hip Inters
Jesi
Skirt
Telephone strike may be delayed by two weeks
New York reporters say union and management leaders discussed a possible two week postponement if beneficial. Ernest Weaver of the Communications Workers argues any delay must have a concrete gain. Negotiations involve Cyrus Ching, William Margolis, and several Western Electric and CWA officials as potential nationwide action looms.
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Umm
Ernest Weaver
Communications. Workers of America
C.1
Weaver
Western Electric
Redecal
Cyrus Ching
William N. Margolis
Ching
Margolis
Noor
District Six
C.W.A
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Southwestern Bell
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Margot
Thomas Steutel
W. Gray
Denver
Usion Council
Henry Mayer
Western Eectric
S. P. Schwartz
J. N. Cost
M. C Moylan
J. H. Mackenne
Report Postponed On Rail Strike Vote
Chicago reports postponed results from a nationwide rail strike vote. The announcement, set for today, was delayed to give the National Railway Mediation Board more time to resolve the dispute, as it has been at work since January 16.
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Chicago
National (Railway) Mediation Board
It’ll Be Short Visit This Time for Spring Skating
Forecasters predicted rising temperatures and rain with southwest winds into Syracuse this afternoon and tonight. A high pressure front over the Great Lakes area spread moisture from the Pacific coast, bringing warmer weather followed by snow flurries late tonight and tomorrow. Ice skating resumed after a low of four degrees yesterday morning as residents flocked to park rinks.
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Andrew P. Keller
Syracuse
Great Lakes
Onlo Valley
Pennsylvania
Keller
Pacific Coast
Pelley Paroled After Long Federal Sentence
William Dudley Pelley founder of the Silver Shirts is granted parole by the U.S. Parole Board. The 60 year old, who was convicted on 11 counts of sedition for writings from Fellowship Press Noblesville, will be freed February 14 after serving a 15 year term from Indianapolis Federal District Court. He had sought release since 1947 through board and court actions.
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U. S. Parole Board
William Dudley Pelley
Silver Shirts of América
Pelley
Federal Penitentiary
Federal District Court
Indianapolis
Peliey
Royal Shirt Eyed by U S Buyers
London shirtmaker Jack Izod said American buyers show interest in a half wool half silk pullover sport shirt designed for King George. The king ordered shirts last November for shooting and warmth, with mass production planned in Scotland as American businessmen bid for the item.
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LLP
Jack Izod
King George
Izod
Scotland
Two Kenyon Sisters Die in Norwich Fire
A blaze four miles south of Norwich destroyed the Kenyon home killing Florence 27 and Alice 18 on the second floor. Father tried to rescue them with a ladder but failed. Six other siblings escaped or were treated at Chenango Memorial Hospital for burns and shock. The fire is thought to have started from a chimney.
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Siamese Twins To Be Separated This May
Report from Siamese twins' case notes gradual weight gain under doctor supervision as separation planned for May. Two girls joined at the chest lower body, totaling nine pounds twelve at birth now weigh thirty seven pounds six ounces. Medical staff, including W. J. Freebury, oversee progress in Toronto Asia.
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Canada
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Charles Luckjances
Im An
Chestler Lever Brothers
Labiomen
Atomic Energy Commission
Queen Mary Stricken by Sciatica
Queen Mary, age 82, has been unable to walk for a week due to severe sciatica. The illness was disclosed today.
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Sciatica
London
Queen Mary
Mystery blast rattles Houston as government posts loom
A powerful explosion rocked Houston causing extensive damage and triggering a nationwide search for potential government appointments. Witnesses described shattered windows and a scene described by police as a serious incident with unclear sources. Authorities consider possible links to high level posts as they investigate suspects and motives.
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Luckman
Houston
Truman
J. M
Crabb
Crosby
David E. Lilienthal
AEC
Nationwide soft coal strike ripples through states
The nationwide coal strike expands with 100,000 idle miners rising to at least 372,300 across about a score of states. Reports show widespread stoppages and roving pickets while unions push for contract terms and higher wages amid company concessions.
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Pittsburgh
Tate
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Winois
Utah
Tennessee
U.S.W
Berlin Road Icebound as West Berlin Trucker Traffic Delayed
Heavy frost slowed traffic on the East West Autobahn into Berlin from the Soviet zone at Helmstedt. Only two to three Berlin bound trucks per hour crossed, cleared by Soviet guards with no pileups. Frontier slows reduced to six trucks per hour, with 25 trucks queuing yesterday. U S transports chief said the slowdown began Jan 22 and will be verified by next volume crossing.
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Berlin
C.ae Dix
U. S
Truman invokes Last-Hartley Act to restore coal output
President Truman orders a board of inquiry under the Last-Hartley Act to investigate the coal dispute with the United Mine Workers. The three members include J. Sawyer, Willard Wirtz, and John Dunlop. the group must report within a week. About 360,000 soft coal miners are idle as production falls and fuel shortages threaten industry. John L. Lewis doubts miners will heed any court order to return to work.
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Kansas
MI5
Oklanoma
SWATV
Dave Fowler
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Johnn
Lewis
Willam F. Minton
UMW
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Minton
Wnion
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Truman
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JS. J. Sawyer
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Charles 7 .G. Ross
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Amateurs Debate Photography Value And Prospects
A fragmented debate on amateur photography circulates as McGill and others discuss whether amateurs can earn a living in the field. The exchange touches on professionalism, recognition, and the evolving standards of photographic work, with skeptical replies and bold assertions from participants.
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Flames “McGill
Miami
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