Referee Sol Levy Arrested in Bribery Scandal
New York referee Sol Levy, 41, was arrested after questioning on charges of taking 3000 dollars in bribes to fix NBA games in November 1950 including a Syracuse game. Levy allegedly accepted 1000 dollars per game to influence point spreads, marking a major development in the ongoing investigation into game fixing.
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Ratzover
Seymour
Sir Mackoo
Anas
UN offers withdrawals in Korea talks stall over Kaesong
United Nations negotiators propose evacuating Kaesong and retreating from areas north of the 38th parallel while maintaining allied demands on Kaesong. The Communists accept the withdrawal plan but reject giving up Kaesong. Armistice talks show little progress with multiple subcommittees meeting to discuss cease fire lines and island evacuations north of the parallel.
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Corea
United Nations Knce
Kamsong
Kaesong
Seoul
Noth
William Nackols
Nuckols
Armistice Committee
Korea
Cone
38Th Parallel
U. S
Wonsan
Chinnampo
Pyongyang
Kumsong Bulge
Panel Seeks Dock Truce
A state appointed fact finding panel will try to broker peace on New York Harbor amid a 49 day dockers strike. It will include civilians with no union or shipping ties and has no enforcement power as tensions rise over a potential midnight strike by sailors. The Industrial Commissioner is expected to unveil the panel today.
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New York
Wildcat
A. F. Leships
Maine
Texas
I State
Corsi
New Yorks
No Blarney! Blarney charge set at sixpence today
In Cork Ireland a note from UP reports the charge for Blarney is sixpence today. The item mentions the price in shillings and pence and notes the current rate for visitors to enjoy the famed tongue in cheek lore.
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Cork
Ineland
Today’s Features The Say. test of Friday page items
Fragmented OCR brief appears to reference today’s features and a test list. Nonspecific phrases hint at a feature rundown or editorial note with unclear names or events. Unable to determine concrete persons places or dates from readable text.
Exercise Desert Rock story of atomic test soldiers
A news conference previews Joes Own Story from Exercise Desert Rock. Troops describe being within twenty miles of a powerful blast that shook the desert and shattered store windows in Las Vegas. Four Congressmen issue a statement on tactical atomic weapons and delivery accuracy. Concluded on Page 48, Column 2.
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Las Megas
Awa
U A W Halts Borg-Warner Strike After Plea from Truman
The United Auto Workers pause a three week strike at 10 Borg Warner plants after the policy committee recesses the action to seek settlement through the Wage Stabilization Board. Local unions in five states were told to hold meetings to ratify the move and back-to-work could begin next week if terms satisfy the board.
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Detroit
EL. A. W
B-W
Truman
Gas Station Robbery Near Long Beach
A 17 year old gas station attendant at Paul V Blanke’s filling station in Long Beach reported a midnight robbery. An armed man demanded money from the cash drawer, took $65, ordered the attendant to pour gas into the thief’s container, then fled.
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Long Beach
Calif
Paul V. Blanke
Blanke
Jean Parker Banned at Bondi Beach
Hollywood actress Jean Parker was ordered off Bondi Beach in Sydney for wearing a bikini swimsuit described by police as below all decent. Inspector Bill Willis told the star you are making an exhibition of yourself and asked her to leave as sunbathers looked on at the revealing attire.
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Australia
Jean Parker
Bondi Beach
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Bill Willis
Parker
UN Downs 100th Red Jet in Korean War dogfight record
In Korea, the United Nations and Fifth Air Force report a record day with nine dogfights involving United Nations planes. One Red jet was shot down in flames while B-29s claimed 33 victories, as aircrews from three UN nations fought over northwest fronts near the Manchurian border.
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8Th Army
Korea
Fifth ‘Air Force
United Nations
Fifth Air Force
Unitedaslons
Manchurian
Acheson and Schuman in Talks on Big Three Issues
U S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson and French foreign minister Robert Schuman met for 35 minutes to discuss issues likely to come up in the planned Big Three talks. They touched briefly on the Middle East situation where Britain and France seek firmer American backing.
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U S
Acheson
Record Low Predicted As Freezing Temperatures Hit Midwest
Weather forecast notes a sharp cold snap with possible subzero readings and heavy snow in parts of the region. Andrew Kellerite reports freezing conditions extend across the Mountain area and into Texas, with travel disruptions expected tonight and tomorrow.
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Jones
Japan
Shelkeller
Texas
Arms Cache Blast Kills 7 in Italian Town Near Genoa
An explosion at a secret Communist arms cache in Sestri Levante near Genoa killed seven and injured others. Police custody seven men described as Communists after weapons and ammunition were found in a house. The blast caused extensive damage to a street and high casualties were feared.
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Sestri
Communist Party
Officials Admit Oil Lease Deal In U S Probe
In a U S probe, Assistant Attorney General Caudle said he withdrew from a ranch and oil venture involving Oklahoma leases by Larson and Nathan. Caudle tied Nathan to a Pittsburgh indictment in 1936 and noted a Texas oil venture with Fletcher. Larson denied third party involvement and said only minor funds were tied to the Oklahoma deal. The inquiry also touched on a wine merchants aid trip to Italy and a probe of tax fraud case handling by higher levels.
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Washington
Candle
Bee: Ham
Candie
Uni
Jess Larson
General Services Administration
Frank Nathan
Pittsburgh
Nathan
Rnsit
Naihani
Caudle
Justice Department
Larson
Oklahoma
Bennett Hill Gridin
National
Robert Fletcher
Texas Oil
Texas
Caudie
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House
Ways and Means
Italy
Panic grips London as Harriman meets Churchill at Downing Street
Panic sweeps London stocks amid talk of US aid. W A Harriman and Churchill discuss Britain’s dire finances at No 10 while markets plunge for a sixth straight day since Churchill's election victory.
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London
United States
W. ‘Averell Harrimian
No. 10
Downing Street
Churchill
Truman
Washington
Britain
Charchill
Marines to Get 11650 Drafts in January Call
UPI reports Defense Department issued a January draft call for 59650 draftees for Army and Marine Corps. 48000 assigned to Army and 11630 to Marines to steady buildup to authorized strength. December call figure previously set around 2,600,000 total inductions, with Marine Corps strength increased by presidential authorization.
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Washington
Defense Department
Sertany
Army
Marine Corps
Iill
Marines
Armec
Mr. Truman
Chuckle About Descendants Now Just Wcsmmma E
A fragmented line from a local page refers to descendants and a playful phrase. The readable text hints at light humor or a cartoon caption style without clear names or events.
State crime probes spend $231,441 since April
Albany reports show the State Crime Commission and the special investigation into gambling in Saratoga County have cost $231,441 since last April. Of $250,000 allocated, $154,929 was spent by Oct 31. The Saratoga probes used $76,512 of their $100,000, with most staff on Crime Commission payroll and assignments in Saratoga.
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Albany
Commission
Saratoga County
Saratoga
Hall Granted Hearing in Leavenworth Prison Case
A hearing was set in a Leavenworth penitentiary case after Hall’s attempted court motion. He was released on bail but failed to surrender before the July 2 date.
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Leavenworth
H Hras
vJast
Conceited Woman Praised By New York Artist
New York artist G nese, known for advising leading women in world cinema, lauds the conceited woman. Former producer WW. L. Grimes, a director and costumer of European films, says a conceited woman is always more interesting than an unsure one, as she shows pride and confidence.
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New York
L. Grimes
Five Die as Rioters Clash in Casablanca
Police reports say at least five killed and 60 injured as 4 000 Moroccans armed with knives and stones clash with authorities during local elections. Authorities arrested about 500 rioters after battles that began at noon and continued into today.
Draft Theft Probe Amid Global Turmoil
A fragmentary report notes an investigation into a draft theft probe linked to advanced electronic systems. It mentions nationalists, French officials, and the Bureau of Investigation, with references to Morocco, United Nations youths, and continued pickups amid ongoing dependence issues and registration card demands observed today.
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Bufealo
S. Prot
Havelinto
Morrocco
United Nations
Visit Aids Peace and Hope Tells Princess
President Truman tells Princess Elizabeth about peace efforts amid a chaotic scene described with references to bus drivers out and public transport disruptions. The report notes 16,000 passengers or more affected and mentions schoolchildren among commuters, with sparse context on events in Washington and Garden City.
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Washington
George
Elizabeth
Garden City
Cour
Hoek, Fox
Pete Brander
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