Surprise Dismissal in Mercy Death Case Juror
In Manchester New Hampshire a British born juror, Albert Baines, 72, the oldest of nine jurors chosen so far in Dr Hermann Sander's mercy killing trial, was dismissed after the state moved to challenge him. The judge granted the challenge with defense offering no objection, citing an unclear reason. The attorney general indicated an inquiry into possible pretrial leakage of juror names.
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Manchester
N. H
Hermann N. San Ger
Albert Baines
Manchester Gas Company
Baines
Wea Nassense
Fannie Hurst
Sander
Ziest
Harold E
Westcott
Move Seen in Days Government Hints Mines Seizure
A high government official said a federal seizure of soft coal mines is almost inevitable within a few days, signaling a government action likely to impact the industry and workers amid rising supply concerns.
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Washington
Knocked Out Injured Cadet Aids Fire Fight at School
A chaotic report details an injured cadet assisting in firefighting at a school while jurors are picked in a related case. Eight jurors remain with five to be chosen. six of the eight are Roman Catholics. Newsmen ask Baines for an opinion on the Sender use. he replies he has not made up his mind. Albert, Baines's son, is identified as a Liverpool youth involved in defense matters. Details are compiled from sources outside the memo, with partial confirmation from Ralph Locke. The narrative mentions Hargrave and Richard Settle and notes a Liverpool student, Richard Weess, 17, from Beechwood Avenue, connected to Hargrave.
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Baines
Baynes
Albert
Manchester
Ralph Locke
I Hargrave
Military Academy
Chatham
Charles Weess
Richard
Settle
Beechwood Av
Liverpool Greens
Young Weeks
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Truman
Congress
Lewis
Nore l
Richmond
Keech
Washington
Colin Vy
Cadets sheltered as blaze destroys Chatham dormitory
A fire swept through a building housing laboratories, libraries, dining facilities, the PX, dormitories, and classrooms at Marquis College. About 100 cadets escaped as more than 50 firemen from Chatham and nearby towns fought the flames. The blaze’ cause remains undetermined while negotiations between John L. Lewis and coal operators center on a possible end to the strike.
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Marquis Childs
Aung
Chatham
Danville
Lynchburg
Marchingville
Altavista
State Senate OKs Bill to Kill Dam Panthers Mount dam plan
ALBANY INS The New York State Senate approved the Stokes bill by 30 to 2 to kill the proposed Panther Mountain dam on the Monse River in northern Herkimer County. The measure, now headed to the Assembly, would be a major victory for environmental reporters and conservationists.
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Albany
INS
New York State
Vogeler Sentenced in Budapest Spy Case with Death for Co-Defendants
In Budapest American businessman Robert A. Vogeler was sentenced to 13 years in prison on spy charges. Two Hungarian co-defendants received death sentences, while other Hungarians faced terms up to ten years for related offenses. Vogeler’s wife, Lucille Vogeler, offered herself to authorities for his release, and Cardinal Mindszenty was also sentenced to life with appeals pending.
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Budapest
Hungary
Robert A. Vogeler
Imce Geiger
International Telephone and Telegraph Co
Zoltan Rado
Vienna
Austria
Lucille Vogeley
Belgium
Vogeler
Ministry For Heavy Industry
Edger Sanders
Standard Electric Works
Josef Cardinal Pandszenty
Sensensas
Istvan Justhc
Kelemen Domokos
Standard Co
Edina Doery
Sanders
Corus
Mary Brooke Soule
Britain
Severnl
Ducness
Comus
Brownout violators to face arrest in crackdown ordered
An Sothern ill Fortune and a solid fuels administrator announce a crackdown on brownout violators. William Robinson says violators face misdemeanor charges with up to 500 dollars or a year in jail. Mayor Corcoran is to report to Congress with Hoffmann on the plan to fund European recovery. The order has been in force since Sunday with 150 million and 2.95 to 3.78 billion in U S cash planned for next steps.
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Solid Fuels
Wiliam Robinson
Robinson
Thomas J. Corcoran
Washington
Pang
Bertram
Mann
Cooperation Administration
Congress
N Sothern
Maisie
Hoffman
Hollywood
Senate Foreign Relations
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Who Ranks Whom at Mardi Gras
WEW New Orleans reports Mardi Gras opens with half a million revelers. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor may bow before Rex and Comus as crowds watch Canal Street’s decorated pageantry. A social question looms as rite clashes with modern custom in the moonlit festivities.
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Orleans
Windsor
Canal St
Rex
Reuben H. Brown
Record Cold Beats February Low Across Region
Arctic air blasts in, subzero readings smash 40 year low as temperature falls to 13 below zero before 7 AM. By noon the mercury climbs toward 20 above with a warming trend expected this afternoon. The subzero spell marks the second straight day of record minimums in the area.
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Mercury
Conchudeit
Calva
Farm Income Declines From 1933 Levels in 1949
The Agriculture Department reported that farmers in 1949 earned 17 percent less net income than in 1933. Realized income from farming operations last year totaled 238 billion dollars, down from the 1943 total of 16.7 billion.
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Washington
Ins
Agriculture Department
Judges Raised in Ninth District by Dewey Bill
Albany Ch Gov. Dewey signed a bill increasing the number of State Supreme Court Justices in the Ninth Judicial District Westchester County from seven to nine. Elective date set for June 1, 1954.
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Albany
Gov. Dewey
State Supreme Court
Ninth Judicial District
Westchester County
New Car Dr Moley Visits Washington and Critique
Dr Raymond Moley criticizes a new law during his Washington visit saying it raises prices. The exchange recalls a satirical tale about a woman buying a new car cheaply at ten dollars a month, highlighting concerns over affordability and sponsors' motives.
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Raymond Moley
Washington
Shuberts Face Trust Charge in Civil Anti Trust Suit
The government filed a civil anti trust suit charging Ler and Jacob J Shubert and associates with monopolizing legitimate theater business nationwide. The 23 page complaint alleges a combined control of booking and elimination of competition across major cities including New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia Washington Cincinnati Detroit Los Angeles and others. Defendants include United Booking Office Inc Select Theaters Corp and L A B Amusement Corp all controlled by the Shuberts and Marcus Heimann.
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New York LP
Ler
Jacob J. Shubert
ENS
Reed Ter
Justice Department
Fedlanen
Iday
Thal
New YorkjArena
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Basiment
Lower East Side
Ellmore
Washington, D. C
Pitts
Burgh
Cincinnati
Detroit
Columbus Hospital & Angeles
Shubverts
Marcus Heimann
United Booking Office, Inc
Select. Theaters Corp
L, A, B. Amusement Corp, Alll
New York
Newburgh Council Approves 2 Percent City Sales Tax
Newburgh council approved a new two percent city sales tax last night. The measure increases the tax base within city limits to raise revenue for municipal services. Supporters argued it funds essential programs, while opponents warned of higher consumer costs.
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Newburgh
United States Breaks Diplomatic Relations With Bulgaria
The United States cut diplomatic ties with Bulgaria over Communist attacks on Heath, recalling U S Minister Jarves and other officials from Sofia. Bulgaria was ordered to withdraw its Sofia legation. Dr Peter Voutov, charge d affaires, will depart with staff in March as the State Department says no American representatives remain in Bulgaria. The move ends long diplomatic presence in Sofia, while the U S maintains ties in other Soviet bloc capitals.
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Washington
United States
Communis
Bulgaria
Donald R. Jarves
U. S
Sofia
Heath
Llewellyn Thompson
Voutov
Legation
State Department
Thompson
Sil
Panther Panther Vanishes Spotted in Syracuse Neighborhood
Syracuse residents report a large black panther seen near a home on Ning Street and heard screaming noises. Police and SPCA responded as Mrs. Jilin A. Young described hearing a loud, eerie presence behind her yard late at night.
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Syracuse
Blaik Panttice
Jilin A. Young
S. Salsa Ward
Ning St
S.P.C.A
Young
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