Engineer Convicted of Murder Attempt on Plane
Santa Monica, Aug 4 AP A jury convicts aircraft engineer John Henry Grant on six counts of attempted murder for placing a gasoline bomb in his wife Bettys luggage on a United Air Lines flight carrying their two children and 11 other passengers The bomb exploded prematurely but caused no injuries Sentencing set for Sept 5 with possible probation consideration Grant testified he created the device due to debt and marital strain denying alleged romance with Betty Suomela The case also notes Mrs Grants divorce filing for adultery and cruelty and Grants prior employment history with AirsearchDouglas American Airlines
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Santa Monica
Calif
John Henry Grant
United Air Lines
Betty
Marie
Bobby
Betty Suomela
American Air Lines
NLRB moves to end mailer union pressure in New York
The National Labor Relations Board sued in Federal Court to stop the Newspaper and Mail Deliveries Union from using strike threats to force newspapers in New York City to hire only its members. The case centers on alleged illegal closed shop practices and cites potential disruption to news distribution. Only the New York Herald Tribune is named in the complaint.
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New York
National Labor Relations Board
New York City
NLRB
New York Herald Tribune
Saving Bond Purchases Lag Since Korea Crisis
Washington August 4 AP official figures show July sales of series E war bonds totaling 317.59 million versus 377.81 million in July 1949, while cash-ins rose to 367.89 million. The data indicate bond purchases lagged early in the Korea crisis as the war heightened shortages and financial strain.
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Korea
Washington
Night hawks swallow hummingbirds warned by experts
Experts caution about night hawks swallowing hummingbirds, confusing them with large moths. Researchers note predation risk in migratory flyways and urge watchers to monitor roosting areas during dusk hours.
Judge uses color films to cover Europe trip
Municipal Judge Gordon J. Burris presented a travel report with color motion pictures to Canton Credit Executive Club at Bender's restaurant Thursday noon. Leo Berger, club president, oversaw the program and introduced the speaker.
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Gordon J. Burris
Europe
Canton Credit Executive Club
Bender
Leo Berger
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