Sims and Duke dating rumors swirl around MGM newsman
Columnist disputes reports of an engagement between Doris Duke and Jay Sims of WLW KFWB CBS, noting Sims’s long radio career and friendships with Duke. The piece highlights Sims’s parole from rumors, his Pittsburgh education, Honolulu tenure, Air Force service, and current station work alongside lighter notes on other showbiz tidbits.
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U.S. Presses Talks in Cairo Amid Soviet Agent Reports
Al Misri reports intensified U S diplomacy in the Middle East due to suspected rises in Soviet spy activity in Iran and Iraq, prompting Washington to push for rapid negotiations.
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al Misri
United States
Jhaq
Middle East
Iran
Iraq
Boy 5 Reveals Fatal Shooting Of Sister In Game
A five year old boy named Jackie Wright explained to District Attorney Albert Schneider how a cowboy and Indians game led to the death of his sister Flossie, age two, at their Salisbury home. The 22 caliber bullet struck the child in the head and investigators waited 12 hours for the reenactment.
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Jackie Wright
Albert Schneider
Flossie
Salisbury
Jackie
Fire kills man and injures four in Rock Island hotel blaze
A five story Harrs Hotel fire in Rock Island, Illinois killed Fussell Darnell, 16, and injured four others. Assistant Chief Joseph Burke identified the victim as a local teen. The blaze swept the top floor of the downtown hotel.
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Rock Island
Joseph Burke
Fussell Darnell
Eight accused in France Communist spy plot
Paris officials report twenty eight arrests in the spy hunt with eight charged. Interior Minister Jules Moch announced the charges before the Council of Ministers chaired by President Vincent Auriol. The developing case centers on alleged Soviet intelligence activity in France.
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Vincent Auriol
Notable Deaths Highlight Diverse Profiles Across Nations
Dr William Reid Blair veteran zoological park director dies in New York City at 73. Mme Sarojini Naidu Indian suffragist governor and Congress leader dies at 70 in Lucknow. Charles Tugwell father of Rexford Tugwell dies at 50 in Lockport. Rabbi Henry Berkowitz dies in Portland. Stephen Dempsey former New York congressman dies in Washington. Emanuel Adler president of the Lee group of western newspapers since 1907 dies in Davenport.
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India
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Charles W. Tugwell
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Brain Trust
Lockport
Henry J. Berkowicz
Portland
Ore
Stephen Wallace Dempsey
New York
Washington
Emanuel Philip Adler
Lee Group
Amulas -Estern
iDavenport
Truman Rent Plan Opposed In Own Party
In Washington President Truman faces opposition from within his own party over a two year extension of rent controls. Senator Sparkman and Rep. Rains back continued relief while others urge revision, citing housing shortages and cost of living. Senator Flanders questions urgency to end the housing shortage as inflation fears rise.
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Rains
Fruman
Burt
Serous
Sparkmen Ss
Flanders
Congress
Boy Cleared In Slaying In Albany Case
A New York Supreme Court grand jury declined to indict 15 year old Robert Weaver for murder in the 14 year old Robert M. Smith slaying. Weaver faces a juvenile delinquency charge for an act that would be manslaughter if adult. Edward Stoore 16 was not charged by grand jury in the same case. three sealed indictments were returned.
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Wouths
Supreme Court
Robert M. Smith
Robert Weaver
Edward Stoore
Weaver
Young Smith
Moore
Sweaver
Smith
Julian B. Emveay
Bill Called Up On European Homeless Resettlement
Washington lawmakers opened hearings on a proposed measure to relocate more of Europe's homeless population to the United States. The bill seeks new asylum and support pathways, with testimony from immigration and social services officials.
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Washington
Europe
America
One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan
President Truman weighs more advisors as the first week closes. The column notes his six degrees of Doctor of Laws and frustration with Congress over his policy prescriptions amid public debate.
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Congress
Dewey Zor Proposals Highlight Tax Debate
The piece notes Dewey Zor’s tax plans were met with weak support as his proposals were criticized as inadequate. It mentions last year’s efforts and hints at political activity with comments on Spinach ey and other quirky notes. Four individuals faced failures in a recent event, including three haberdashers and a baritone in an audition.
GOP Proposes Tax Cuts Ahead of New Congress
Republicans unite behind a plan to cut taxes as a counter to President Truman's request for additional revenues. They favor reducing excise taxes on train fares telephone tolls and movie tickets and frame the move as the new Congress opens. Leader Martin of Massachusetts announced the policy stance after the Republican Policy Committee met.
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Martin
Massachusetts
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C.C.P. House
Congress
Counterfeit Bills Passed in Buffalo
Secret Service Agent Edwin Mannings said about 790 in counterfeit 16 bills circulated in the Buffalo area last month and that the office is tracing the local source. He noted a 29-year-old boy was duped into attempting to pass a bogus bill and received threatening calls.
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Secret Service
Edwin Mannings
Manning
Calvert Reserve Whiskey Gains Baltimore Backing
Baltimore businessman Lewis F. Schaffer, co-owner of a local transportation firm, shifts his liquor preference to Calvert Reserve whiskey. He praises the Calvert name for quality and reliability, highlighting its 86.8 proof and 65 percent grain neutral spirit content from Calvert Distillers Corp. in New York.
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Lewis F. Schaffer
Frederick Ave
Baltimore
2 Transportation Service
Calvert
Calvert Reserve
Calvers Distillers Corp
New York City
Test votes on filibuster rules face Senate delay
Washington witnesses debate on ending the filibuster fear and whether a test vote could change Senate rules. Senators weigh clout with Oates and R127 as party leaders push for a change to curb long blocking tactics.
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Vancenserg
Senate
Senate debate on civil rights bill stalls after filibuster
Fragmentary OCR notes show a heated session where talk of cutting off debate and invoking a two thirds vote sparks anger among senators. Civil rights legislation is cited as the target amid references to unlimited debate and stalled progress.
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Legis
Conversation Studies Ad Offer Promises Social Poise
A Chicago publisher promotes an everyday dialogue method to boost social and business success. The 24 page booklet details self training rules and is offered free via postcard request from Department 8555, Conversation Studies, 1315 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago 5, IL.
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