Boy Disputes Detectives at Murder Trial
Milwaukee Jurors were excused as Babich defended statements to police in the first degree murder case. He said he asked for a lawyer and that detectives warned him his words could be used in court. The trial paused after cross-examination and adjourned until today.
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Stilton Babich
Capy
Adolph Kraemer
Lawrence Pagke
Frank Zajde
Babich
Patricia
Kathleen
Pat
Ender
McCauley
Kraemer
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Samuel Kaufman
Stowaway's Shipboard Secret Marriage Sparks Return Dillemma
Frankurt based report says Daniel Little ex-GI from Portland stowed aboard the Army transport General Maurice Rose to see his German wife Margaret Kreuger Little and child in Darmstadt. After surrendering in Bremerhaven he faces charges of illegally entering Germany and will sail back to the United States, unable to secure U.S. recognition of the marriage.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Daniel Little
Portland
Ore
Little
Bremerhaven
Maurice Rose
Margaret Kreuger Little
Darmstadt
U.S
United States
Littie
Sicily
France
Polio Epidemic in Texas Shows Signs of Abating
In San Angelo Texas the polio wave appears to be leveling off after killing seven. Dr R E Elzins Tom Green County health officer says less than 5 percent of the 133 victims will have lasting after effects. Fifty six patients, many of Latin American descent, are at two Tom Green County hospitals with five new cases admitted Thursday. The first case occurred in January, with the full impact felt last week.
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San Angelo
Tex
R.E. Elzins
Elzins
Tom Green County
United States Seeks Evidence Linking Hiss to Papers
In a perjury trial of Alger Hiss, prosecutors plan to call handwriting and typewriting experts to show that copies of secret documents bear Hiss handwriting or were typed on his wife’s typewriter. Whittaker Chambers testified that Hiss copied documents and passed them to him, while others were typewritten by Priscilla Hiss.
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New York
Chambers
Hiss
Priscilla
Baltimore
Washington
Pine Bluff Ends Sunday Blue Laws After Council Action
The Pine Bluff City Council amended ordinances dating to 1872 to permit about a dozen essential industries to operate on Sundays. City Attorney R A Bilbott Jr said Sabbath violation charges would be dropped against several, including Sunday newspaper distributors and the transit superintendent, and he would seek remission of fines for two bakers and one distributor. Opponents warned they might shutter Sunday activity if changes failed.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Fee of Teachers Colleges Suspends Old Maid Threats
The mysterious writer of scare letters to prospective teachers appears to have halted the campaign. The National Education Association reports letters peaked this spring and then stopped. The FBI and Post Office investigated. no result reported.
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Washington
Belmont Fartey
National Education Association
Owen's Love Letters Read In Courtroom
Agnes Garnier on trial for murder of John E F Owen. defense reads over 20 letters showing mixed signals of affection. Letters reveal flirtatious notes and denials of interest in Irene Rich, while Owen’s trust and past relation to Garnier are disputed in court. The all-woman jury hears testimony as the case proceeds.
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Granch
Here
Garnier
Irene Rich
Britten
London orders collars and ties for soldiers in all situations
The War Office instructed British troops to wear collars and ties on all occasions including in battle. Previously collars and ties were permitted only when off duty.
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London
War Office
Iowa Senator Slams Truman Judge Pick Over Switzer Appointment
Iowa Senator Gillette denounces President Truman for naming Carroll Switzer to a federal judgeship in Iowa. Gillette had urged filing the post with William F. Riley or Ed Halbach, calling the choice a direct affront. The move shakes Iowa Democratic unity ahead of the Brannan farm plan conference in Des Moines.
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Washington
Gillette
Iowa
Truman
Des Moines
Carroll Switzer
Secur
William F. Riley
Ed Halbach
Clinton
Switzer
Senate
Jake More
J. Howard McGrath
Midwest
Aids
White House
Reds Appeals Up Monday in Communists Trial
New York three defendants in the Communist conspiracy trial appeal jail release to Judge Learned Hand of the U S Court of Appeals. Hand refused bail for Gus Hall and Henry Winston but set Monday for arguments on their appeals and John Gates'. Gates, editor of the Communist Daily Worker, and Winston and Hall were jailed after a courtroom outburst. Judge Medina ordered Hall and Winston kept in custody for the trial after they protested Gates being sentenced to 30 days for contempt.
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New York
Learned Hand
U.S. Court of Appeals
Hand
Red
Gus Hah
Henry Winston
John Gates
Hall
Ohio
Communist Party
Winston
Harold R. Medina
Medina
Halliand
Gates
Communist
Daily Worker
Meanwile
Vincent L. Leibell
McKellar Feud Escalates with Hoffman in Senate Clash
Washington lawmakers report Tennessee Senator Hiram McKellar sparring with Economic Cooperation Administrator Paul Hoffman during Appropriations hearings over European recovery funds. McKellar cited a Hoffman quote on Europe and tobacco issues while Hoffman defended funding and left the room with a pointed farewell.
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Washington
Tennessee
MicKellar
Senate
Paul Hoffman
David E. iLilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley
Euibenite
McHellar
TVA
Lilienthhal
Tthe Atomic Energy Commission
Gordon Clapp
Tthe
Hoffman
ECA
McKellar
Europe
Miss Frances Cressey Wins National Thrift Honor
Miss Frances Cressey daughter of Dr and Mrs George B Cressey 101 Windsor ps received the National Thrift Honor at the Camp Fire Girls Grand Council Fire at Thorn den Park Amphitheater guardian Mrs Simeon Hart of Nat sihi Camp Fire Group notes the award honors a girl who maintains a savings and investments budget chart for 10 months.
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George B. Cressey
Windsor Ps
Camp Fire Girls Grand Council
Thornden Park
Simeon Hart
Cressex
Miss Cressey
Dimout Saves in Buenos Aires Fuel Shortage
Buenos Aires imposes a temporary dimout due to a coal famine. Officials expect to lift the ban once a two million ton coal shipment arrives from Great Britain. Local authorities urge continued energy conservation amid the blackout.
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Buenos Aires
INS
Adimout
South America
Great Britain
Move to Cut Grain Output In Fifty Prompts Major Restrictions
The Agriculture Department projects 1950 wheat needs may be met with 1.0 billion bushels, while plans for acreage allotments and possibly quotas loom. Brannan intends no decision on controls before next week, but referendum requires two thirds approval for quotas. Surpluses could occur in cotton tobacco peanuts and corn.
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Washington CP
Agriculture Department
Brannan
Reuther Gun Hunt Expands to 26 Cities Across Detroit
Police outline a nationwide search plan in 26 cities for the owner of the gun used in Victor Reuther's shooting. Detectives will visit each city in days ahead with a photo of the weapon, a description, and details on a 217,500 dollar reward. Chief Inspector James J. Maher notes the gun may be from a batch of 20 with initials J H on the Reuther firearm.
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Detroit
Victor Reuther
Hell
Reuthers
Chife
James J. Maher
J. H
J. HH
Reuther
Navy Veteran Qualifies as Mental Marvel at Caltech
Richard Allen Ferrell, a 25 year old Navy veteran from San Francisco, earned a master of science degree at Caltech with perfect A grades across tough courses in the graduate physics program. Professors hailed him as a candidate for the nation's smartest college bar.
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Pasadena
Calif
California Institute of Technology
Richard Allen Ferrell
San Francisco
Allen
Caltech
Ferrell
Midwest Produces Best Humonizers
The SPEBSQSA annual convention in Buffalo pits Michigan quartets as medalists in the final eliminations. Five groups earned medals from 15 entrants, with Clef Dwellers and Antlers from Michigan joining Potemesters of Lansing. other medalists include Mid-States Four from Chicago and Varsity Four from LaFayette Indiana.
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Midwest
Michigan
S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
America
Spebsq S.A
Oakland County
Mich
Antlers
Flint
Lansing
Mid- States
Chicago
LaFayette
Ind
Miners Begin One Week Holiday Over Overtime Pay Standoff
Eastern Pennsylvania coal mines halt for a week starting Monday under United Mine Workers chief John L Lewis. About 433,000 miners face time and a half pay, with 160 dollars vacation pay if the 10 day break lasts. Railroads plan furloughs as contract talks resume next week with Southern operators and U S Steel.
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Peotsburgh
Pennsylvania
Tacar
John £ J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis Order
Eastern Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reading Road
Lewis
U. 3. Steel Corp
UMW
Philadelphia
U. S. Steel
Czech Catholics Defend Regime Statement Signed by Priests
A pro government group of Roman Catholics in Prague issued a statement signed by 118 priests and laymen. The document supports the pope as head of the church but chiefly defends the regime and criticizes church authorities for failing in church state negotiations.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
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