Wayne County Pastor Faces Fine or Jail
The Rev James J Burggraaf pastor of the eformed Church in Wayne County faces possible fine or jail for contempt of court after continuing church duties despite a Supreme Court restrainer signed by Justice Lewis A Gilbert. Police cut more than 600 feet of wires in Niagara Falls tied to horse race bookmaking establishments amid ongoing wire cutting. A New York court stayed the appointment of state veterans counselors from a challenged Civil Service list, granting a temporary stay to 39 veterans seeking counselor roles.
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Williamson C
James J. Burggraaf
Supreme Court
Lewis A. Gilbert
Niagara Falls
Capital
New York
Albert Conway
Court of Appeals
Baboon bites man in tavern as truck driver recalls strange night
In Defiance Ohio a truck driver Frank describes being bitten by a baboon in a tavern while transporting beer. The baboon, with owner Carl Fost, attacked as Frank walked away with a case of bottles. No report of drinking by the animal. Police inquiry cited by Frank. In other news Pennsylvania proposes highway expansion extending the turnpike toward Erie. Governor Duff signs bills authorizing construction if traffic demand exists. Delaware Lackawanna & Western seeks authority to issue 3.15 million dollars in equipment trust certificates to fund a 4.025 million dollar purchase of seven diesels, 100 freight cars and ten passenger coaches.
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Defiance
Co.louis
Frank
Netet
Carl Fost
Eve
Washington
Delaware, Lackawanna .& Western Railroad
Interstate Commerce
Communion Authority
Global Elections and Disasters Across the Globe
Voters in Britain staged local elections seen as a Conservative strength test ahead of national polls. Reports from Manila note a transport ship missing with 13 aboard after being washed ashore near Abat Island. Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan return from Paris Cannet. Aly Khan and Miss Hayworth expected to wed soon. The Netherlands defends a cement policy in talks with Indonesia. Pirates looted a Canton to Hong Kong vessel, kidnapping six crew and stealing cargo. Japanese police to guard Emperor Hirohito’s palace gates as Allied troops withdraw. Fourteen British aircraft reach the Philippines for defense of Hong Kong. US envoy Douglas to return to hospital for eye operation.
Deaths: Daniel C Morgan and Charles A Vallee
Daniel C Morgan 53 deputy chief of staff of Veterans of Foreign Wars New York Department in Little Falls dies. Charles A Vallee 81 retired druggist and father of motion picture radio and stage actor Rudy Vallee dies in Westbrook Maine.
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The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
New York
Charles A. Vallee
Rudy Vallee
Westbrook
Slaying of Dana Marie Weaver Sought Motive in Roanoke
Roanoke authorities seek motive in the death of 16 year old Dana Marie Weaver whose body was found in the kitchen of Christ Episcopal Church. 15 year old Lee Scott has admitted being at the church and is charged with murder after her suffocation and a struggle.
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Boanoke
Dana Marie Weaver
Joretey High School
Lee Scott
Dana Marie
Rolling Evergreen Cemetery
Raleigh Court Methodist Church
Jefferson High School
Dana
Christ Episcopal Church
Scott
Christ Epis‘copal
Frogs Varied in Size From Cuban to West African Giants
A report notes frogs and toads vary widely in size from a Cuban type about three quarters of an inch long to a West African giant with a two foot spread.
Senate Indicates Approval of Pact Amid Tensions Ease
Washington reports the North Atlantic Pact appears headed for Senate approval after Berlin blockade ends and tension with Russia eases. Senator Taft of Ohio indicates strong opposition to ratification while Foreign Relations Committee presses ahead with hearings on the pact.
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Senate
Washington
North Atlantic
Pacer
Talk Delays Coplon Trial in Espionage Case
In Washington a flurry of questions delayed the Coplon espionage trial as defense attorney Palmer refused to let prosecutors call their next witness. Agent Wilson testified about observing Bliss Coplon and Russian defector Gubitchev before their arrest in New York on March 4.
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Waseington
Judina Coplon
Miss Coplon
Arekibo2
Palmer
Paliier
Grant
FBI
Brewer i Wilson
EHS
Wilson
Bliss Copion
Valentine A. Gubitchev
New York
Miss Copson
Justice Department
Gubitchev
Doctor Put At Scene of Fatal Fight
A prosecution witness described seeing Der. Robert C. Rutledge Jr. in the Roosevelt Hotel room of Hartman hours before Hartman died. Margraet Bell, 22, testified Rutledge entered Room 729 to clean, later appeared tired, and the witness returned to find a body or resting scene as the door was partially opened.
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Cedar Rapids, Ie
Robert C. Rutledge, Jr
Byrom C. Hartman
St. Louis
Margraet Beil
Roosevelt Hotel
Hattman
Rulledge
David Elderkin
Desense
F. S. Mil Iner
Stricki
J. E. Heiser Iman
Eiderkin
Aiss Bell
Milner
Four British crewmen In Crash Brought To German Zone
Four crewmen of a Lancaster bomber crashed in the Soviet zone were transported by a Russian ambulance to Lubeck in the British zone. All were reported not seriously injured.
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Hamburg
Germany
Luebeck
Theen
Protestants Seek Newspaper Funds Campaign In Kansas City
A national Protestant weekly newspaper project aims to raise 2 million dollars. An all-denominational conference formed a temporary 306 member corporation committee and received initial approval from 176 members. Dr. J Allan Watson of Kansas City said interest is overwhelming and funding should be achievable.
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Kansas City
J. Allan Watson
Dewey Tours Shakespeare Birthplace in England
Gov Thomas E Dewey of New York departed for Stratford On Avon to visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare with his party and planned an overnight stay in the Stratford area.
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London
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Stratford On Avon
William Shakespeare
Stratford
Pressure Easing Reported in Yugoslavia
Borba newspaper reports signs that some Cominform Communists are easing pressure against Yugoslav Premier Marshal Tito's government in Belgrade Yugoslavia.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Reds Battle for Shanghai Near City Front Lines
Reds push toward Shanghai as two Communist offensives unfold. Taicheng 21 miles northwest and Shihutang 25 miles southwest see heavy fighting. Hankow front reports unprecedented fury but small scale engagement. Shanghai garrison orders government departments to move out within two weeks.
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Shanghai
Taicheng
Shihutang
Central
Adjutant Bird Described For Its Measured Storklike Walk
A fragment notes the adjutant, a land bird related to storks, named for its deliberate measured gait and distinctive walk.
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