Lottery Conspiracy Indictment Details Elmira Operation
The indictment outlines a state wide lottery conspiracy with key figures Cole Wolfe and Castiano alleged leaders. It names the Elmira operation run from Allentown, involving Soesman and Krusan, with phases including printing selling and distributing tickets. It lists dates May through August and notes 22 suspects released on bail pending grand jury action while several others named as arrested.
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Osborne backs Dewey but opposes Taber in New York race
Osborne, former Ambassador to Norway and Auburn resident, backs Thomas E. Dewey for president and urges defeat of Rep. John Taber in the 38th District. He labels Taber an obstacle to a bipartisan foreign policy and urges liberal Republicans to support Francis K. Souhan, arguing Souhan’s views align with Dewey.
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Thomas E. Dewey
John Taber
Cr-N.y
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House Appropriations Committee
Francis K. Souhan
State Conservation Commission
Lehman
Souhan
Souwnan
Wrecked B-17 Sighted Over Haystack Peak South of Silt
The wreckage of a B-17 bomber was sighted on the northeast slope of Haystack Peak 30 miles south of Silt by Cran Rader, manager of Glenwood Springs Airport. S/Sgt James L. Helm of Queensboro NC, one of four crew members, reported the plane's crew parachuted at about 2:30 AM after radio contact failed and fuel ran low. Hunters found Helm who was taken to Glenwood Springs.
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James L. Helm
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King George Opens Parliament in Scarlet Dress Parade
King George in scarlet and gold led a ceremonial procession with Queen Elizabeth to the House of Lords. The special session followed a half hour winding up of Parliament, as plans were outlined to expand national ownership in industry, curb Lords veto power, reestablish English and Welsh national parks, and broaden legal aid for the poor.
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George
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Canada to fortify coast with radar guns at Halifax
The Halifax Mail reports Canada plans to refortify its East Coast defenses after World War II. New long range radar equipped guns are to be installed to meet the threat of war, strengthening coastal security at Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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N.S
Halifax Mail
Canada
Farmer Won’t Take Back Bail Money
William Schrock an Amish farmer from Loogootee Indiana refuses to accept a $500 bail refund after a 1942 draft registration dispute. A federal grand jury ruled no prosecution due to age. The clerk says the money will be turned over to the U S Treasury on December 12 1949.
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William 4. Schrock
Loogootee
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Schrock
U. S. Treasury
Paraguayan Revolt Crushed as Cadet Leader Surrenders
In Asuncion the government announced that the Paraguayan revolt has been crushed. Colonel Carlos Montanaro, alleged ringleader, surrendered within 20 hours after rising with his military school cadets, ending the uprising.
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Paraguay
Carlos Montanaro
Children Molestation Warning Issued By Syracuse Police
Chief Kinney warned parents and teachers to prevent children from accepting gifts or rides from strangers around Kirk Park and nearby areas. Residents aided in tracing a suspect, with police asking for information and car license numbers to help capture the molesters.
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Jury Indicts Leather and Findings Association Group
A federal grand jury indicted the Metropolitan Leather and Findings Association and 12 of its corporate members 12 officers and 23 individuals for price fixing boycotts and monopolization. The group sells shoe repair materials to about 16000 cobblers in the New York area.
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INS
Leather and Findings Association
College Girl Lenore Shawhouse Missing at Smith College
Northampton Massachusetts a Smith College sophomore Lenore Shawhouse brown haired sophomore was reported missing after failing to return to her dormitory last night authorities and police searched campus through the night. She last came back to campus Sunday evening after a weekend in New York City with her mother Mrs TD Shawhouse and her brother.
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New York
End Schuler Strike Brings Workers Back to Jobs
Seventy Schuler, Sacds, Inc. employees resumed work today after a two week strike over a wage increase. Rodney Rodimster VP stated the company will review the demands and continue negotiations to finalize terms.
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Schuler ,Sacds, Inc
Jury Frees Wife in Bank Guard Husband Murder
In Philadelphia a jury of 11 women and one man acquitted Cecilia Altea of murder in the shooting death of her bank guard husband Ernest. The aging court scene showed a calm defendant as Assistant District Attorney Raymond A. Speiser reacted with visible anger after the verdict.
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Cecilia Altea
Ernest
Atella
Raymond A. Speiser
Jury verdict follows acquittal and new manslaughter charge
The jury’s verdict is followed by individual panel polling after an announcement of acquittal. Speiser then announced plans to prosecute a further charge of involuntary manslaughter against the defendant.
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