Ogdensburg gambling probe names local stamp buyers
Nine local groups and individuals in Ogdensburg were identified as purchasers of slot machine stamps this year as a New York inquiry into gambling expanded. The investigation, led by H Barton Farr of New York, summoned four witnesses and questioned city officials and residents about illegal gambling fronts and dens. The probe follows Governor Dewey’s order for a full report on illegal gambling in the area.
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Frank J Shaughnessy
Syracuse
Ogdensburg
Hanbridge Post
Ametian Lesgion, Inc
Franklin St
Joseph A Ashley
M P Si Amusement Company
State St
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Caroline St
Fachard
Waterstown
Baily Times
Nor
Tan Matiel
Robert P MacDonald
Ogdensurzs
Leon le Beau
Martel Lord
Dewey
Ogdiensburg
Morissette
Watertown Times Today
Albany
Gambing
Times
the Elks, Masons
V. F
American Legion
Morisselie
Creditors Accept U S Bond Swap Offer
Preliminary figures indicate a 94 percent acceptance of the refinancing exchange offer. Secretary Snyder said incomplete data show more than 9.5 million of the 10.07 billion outstanding notes and bonuses will be turned in for the new offering of seventh certificates of indebtedness.
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Waefluvuaud
Snyder
Dope a Be Page 1 a New York crime inquiry recap
Attorney General Nathaniel L. Goldstein opened a hearing noting crime grows from narcotics and that too many youths have lingered in a vacancy regarding dope use. The probe aims to outline conditions and problems while Schenectady seeks crime committee records, and a city council vote flags possible actions pending information.
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Tuelr
Jansen
Gumor
Senor
Goldstein
Thomas E Dewey
US Senate Crime Committee
Nathaniel L. Goldstein
Mars Cotics
Goldsten
New York
Willam Jansen
Schenectady
U. S Senate
New York State Crime Commission
Socialite Pamela Meyer Dead by Own Action
Chicago report says Pamela Ann Meyer of Evanston died from poisoning, ruled suicide by coroner Dr Thomas A Carter. Meyer, 19, was to marry James W Farrington, 23, son of John D Farrington, Chicago railroad executive, in August after a noted engagement at the University of Michigan.
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Chicago
Thomas A Carter
Pamela Ann Meyer
Evanston
Four Braves Fast Pray See Peace in Korea Visions
Four Cheyenne Indian Braves, after fasting four days at Sear Butte, report favorable dreams for peace in Korea. They wore loincloths and told Chief Whistling Elk of their visions including Blue Flame above a Blue Cloud over a peaceful valley.
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Syurgis
S D. Ge
Sear Butte
Korea
Whistling Elk
Charles White Dirt
Kota
Whistling Eli
U S May Limit Newsprint Prices
U S may cap newsprint costs. Detectors cite possible legal questions as publishers claim exemption from control. Mobilization Director Wilson says he asked Canadian officials to block a planned price rise of 10 to 10 a basis on July 1.
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Michael V DeSalle
Charles E. Wilson
Ohio Congressman Bishm Fined $5 000 in bribery case
Washington reports Rep Walter E Bishm of Ohio was fined 5000 for violating the Corrupt Practices Act. Federal judge Mathews also ordered a suspended sentence of five to 15 months. In a separate item from New York, carpet maker Smith Inc announced a five percent price reduction on most carpets.
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Washington
Walter E Bishm
R-Ome
Buimla
Matthews
Brehm
New York
INS
Alexander Storney
Smith Inc
Emma & Ings
Hig
Tax Boosts Up for Vote on 1951 Excise Increases
Washington D House Ways and Means committee plans final action today on a package of excise tax increases aimed at raising about 2 billion dollars yearly. The measures would lift taxes on whiskey beer wine automobiles gasoline cigarettes and expand to many household electrical appliances. The proposal targets higher rates across liquor, autos, and consumer goods, with specific per cent and dollar changes across multiple categories.
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Washington
G—House
Ways and Means
Levene
Memphis Puts Lid On Needless Noise
In Memphis Tennessee officials from the fire and police departments, led by Claude A Armour, move against blaring car horns and loud noises. The city is cited as nation’s quietest due to prompt investigations and arrests of noise makers. An offender fined four dollars for horn blasting as cited by Armour.
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Memphis
New York
Tenn
Claude A Armour
Fire and Police
Wallanted
Armour
Caruer
City restricts liquor sales to chronic alcoholics
WHEARBORN WICH (UP) city officials and bar owners reached an agreement to curb alcohol abuse by compiling a court probation list of chronic drinkers and distributing it to taverns liquor stores and restaurants. They will not sell to anyone on the list.
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Wearborn
Wich
Tmsi
Even Broken Neck Can't Stop Him
George Hebden Corsan, a physical culture figure, lies in hospital with a broken neck after a 20 foot fall on May 27. He plans a birthday party Saturday despite his injuries, and doctors urged him to stay for observation.
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George Hebden Corsan
Corsan
Hot Dogs May Cost More Under Government Price Order
Washington reports hot dogs may rise one to two cents per four pound unit as a government price order allows sausage makers to adjust prices due to higher beef costs since January. The order takes effect immediately, with sausage prices previously frozen at the peak level of the general price freeze from December 19 to January 25.
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Washington
OPS
Local Theatre District Ad Offers Meals and Free Booklet
An OCR fragment advertises theatre near a radio city area with mention of hot parks and a dining option at five dollars daily. It promises a free booklet from RH Comings, Mocoser, and references an air conditioned restaurant offering double fare and a Single item deal.
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Rado City
Batt Parks
Peinis
Theresd
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