Leopard Caught After Escape From Lincoln Park Zoo
A groggy leopard captured alive at Oklahoma City Zoo pit after escaping Lincoln Park Zoo. Zookeeper Julian Franer subdued the animal with a noose, then zoo staff moved it into a cage. The hunt involved Marine Reserves, planes and dogs, but the leopard outmaneuvered guards and returned to the zoo after covering miles toward city limits.
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Oklahoma City
Meat Hall
Zoo Pit
Julian Franer
Lincoln Park Zoo
Frazier
Zoo
India
Franier
Ins Mate
Gwards
Security Risks Firing at State Department
Deputy Undersecretary John E. Peurtley testified that 202 State Department employees were removed as poor security risks over two years, with one fired and others not allowed to resign. He said Alger Hiss is now considered a poor security risk after his perjury conviction.
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Washington
TODAY S FEATURES CALIFORNIUMS ELECTION SHAPES HOLLYWOOD SIDESHOW
A cluttered editorial page preview notes heavy coverage across pages 30 and 33 with features on Comics Ida Jean Kain Dr Dean Crossword Mary Haworth Horoscope and a Talking It Over on page 32. Other regular sections include Amusements Classified Junior Set Deaths Sports and Editorials with page indicators for each category.
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Hollywood
Mariuis Childs
Capital
Ida Jean Kain
Dean
Mary Haworth
Amusements
Ing. Repier
Muse
Wife Had Will to Live Says Victim's Mate
In Manchester New Hampshire a man who knew the victim says she fought to live after being stricken. He describes her as having a strong will and notes she showed courage during the illness. The report reflects on the emotional impact on the family and the surrounding community.
Florida vacationer dies after car strike in Deland
Mrs. Fred Clark 61 of Baldwinsville died when struck by a car in Deland Florida while vacationing with her husband and two other couples. Mrs. Harry Shriver was injured with a fractured arm and head lacerations. Deland Police said the women were crossing at an intersection when hit. The party left Baldwinsville Feb 19 for a month long Florida trip by car. Mrs. Clark survived by her husband, 16 sons, Allen Crego of Baldwinsville, Howard Crago of Middletown, five grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers among others.
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Fred Clark
Baldwinsville
Deland
Fla
Harry Shriver
Clarks
Florida
George W. Slone
Clark
Shiver
Shriser
Allen Crego
Baldwinst ‘Lie RD
An-Lae
Baldwinstille
Clarit
Howard Crago
Middletown
Tmo
Mis. Yula Kinney
Leora Young
Syracuse
Joel Foster
Lyons
Johni. Foster
George Foster
Andy, Weaheas
Sharp quake felt in north Japan reports center off Foenshu Island
A sharp earthquake was felt across northern Japan with its epicenter off the northern coast of Foenshu Island. No damage was reported though tremors extended as far south as Takso, according to the Central Meteorological Observatory.
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Tokyo
UPA
Japan
Central Meteorological Observatory
Foenshu Island
Fay
Takso
Crucible Steel expands sales move to Syracuse plant
The Crucible Steel Company of America moves its tool steel sales department from New York City to Syracuse, consolidating engineering research and production at the Sanderson Halcomb plant. H M Givens Jr arrives with staff. four coal to fuel air boilers are converted, cutting bituminous consumption. Master warehouse gains distribution control for tool and high grade steels. Thomas W Corcoran oversees the Syracuse master warehouse. H B West leads district sales.
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Crucible Steel Company of America Tool
Syracuse
New York City
H. M. Givens
Tuel
Crucible
Sanderson-Halcomb
Thomas W. Corcoran
Thomas J. Corcoran
H. B. West
Genera Steol Steel
Sleet to Coal Area Tonight Weather Advisory
Weatherman Andrew P Keller warns sleet and freezing rain tonight over the coal area with a brief hour of precipitation. Temperatures dip to near zero, then rise to mid thirties tomorrow as clouds linger. Winds shift from light to southwest and back tonight. February records mark it as the coldest day since 1938 with record low around three below in 1907.
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Wight
Andrew P. Keller
Mercury
Keller
Truman to Speak for Red Cross Fund Drive Tonight
President Truman will address the nation from the White House for about five minutes starting at 0:54 PM in support of the annual Red Cross fund-raising drive. The speech marks a high profile appeal by the administration to bolster charitable giving during a time of national need.
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Washington
Truman
Red Cross
White House
Deposits Rise in January for Mutual Savings Banks
The National Association for Mutual Savings Banks reports deposits at mutual savings banks rose by 141 million dollars in January, signaling stronger liquidity as banks expand depósito bases nationwide.
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New York
M Mutual Savings Banks
National Association For Mutual Savings Banks
Fire Destroys Block In Wheeling Injures Five
Large blaze sweeps half a city block in Wheeling West Virginia injuring five and trapping about 40 people rescued by firefighters from nearby communities. The six story Phillips building collapsed a high tension wire loomed as crews battled the flames in 28 degree weather damaging three plus structures including the Arlington Hotel and adjacent shops. Families and individuals, including Tony Zeakes and his wife, rescued children from a dancing school located in the Phillips Building.
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W.va
West Virginia
Ohio
Danny Phillips
Thes
Orc
Phillips
Arlington Hotel
Sporting Goods
Colonial
State loans for upstate school building urged by Moore
Albany reports state loans of several hundred thousand dollars proposed to aid financially strapped upstate districts in school construction. Comptroller Frank C Moore backs a constitutional debt limit reform based on five year average property values to increase borrowing for cities and districts. A commission on School Building Needs would study costs and needs for districts to undertake projects.
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Moore
Hay
Fuance
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Ine Conmules
HeuneMay Lane
Frank C Moore
New York
New York City
Swans
200 Are Stranded As Ice Breaks Up
An estimated 200 fishermen were marooned on Lake Evie when a shifting Bemile Wind caused an ice pack to break up. The fishermen were reported isolated in groups of 30 to 100 along shore between here and Derby. The U S Coast Guard began rescue operations after an alarm was sent by observers this morning.
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Buffalo
Lake Evie
Here
Derby
U. S Coast Guard
Banquet Speech by Money Fred MacMurray
Film star Money Fred MacMurray was guest of honor at a bankers banquet. He joked about money in a brief speech, noting that debt pursues borrowers while lenders chase borrowers, government money is safe, personal money is wrong, and some obtain it at banks while others go to prison.
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Fred MacMurray
Bankers
Prion
Ruble Reform in 1947 Stabilizes Soviet Currency
A 1947 Soviet currency reform revalued the ruble in gold and foreign currencies, decoupling it from the dollar and setting new exchange dynamics. The move aimed to restore postwar purchasing power, while Western currencies continued to lose value. price cuts reported as ineffective.
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Moscow
Vy Ssr
Deee
Work Week Cut at Eastman Kodak Plants in Rochester
About 18 000 employees at two Eastman Kodak Co plants in Rochester will shift to a four day work week starting Friday because of a coal shortage. The move affects workers across production and related operations, reflecting energy supply constraints impacting manufacturing schedules locally.
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Rochester
Eastman Kodak Co
Contempt Trial and Coal Strike Turmoil Persist
Government presses contempt case against United Mine Workers leader Lewis as negotiations stall amid ongoing coal shortages. Strike threats linger with potential federal seizure of mines. Witnesses and court actions reveal widespread industry impact and public fuel scarcity. Lewis returns from a funeral as talks fail to progress, keeping miners off jobs and utilities strained.
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Washington
John L. Lervis
White House
Truman
Nunes
Lewis
Springfield
Richmond B. Keech
United Mine Workers
Justice Department
Reech
United Minework
Keoch
Coal Walkout Bites Deeper Into Industry
Pittsburgh reports a deepening coal strike crippling steel production as mills idle across the region. The three week general walkout drives capacity cuts and threatens broader economic effects, with thousands more workers affected. Industry leaders warn of continued disruption while talks falter.
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Carnegie-Ilinois Steel
Uke
Pitts
United Nine Workers
Eccorsit Road
Teuangioerab
Tom
Vnctom
American Iron and Steel
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