Russian UN worker and Justice employee held in spy case
In New York, Judith Coplon a Justice Department employee and Valentine Gubitchev a U N secretariat member were arrested on charges of stealing American secrets. FBI traced clandestine meetings. charges include conspiracy to remove government records and defrauding the United States of impartial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
United Nations
Department of Justice
New York
Tom Clark
Judith Coplon
Brooklyn
N. Y
Justice Department
Valentine A. Gubitchev
U. N
Trygve Lie
Gubitchev
U.N
U.S.S.R
Manhattan
United States
United Nations Secretariat
State Department
Secretariat
Clark
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Miss Coplon
U. S
Coplon
Sheriff Grossglaus Offers No Deal to Bribe Seekers
Sheriff Harry W. Grossgla us disclosed a $10000 bribe offer and a new car from racketeers seeking to align with county gambling operators. He rejected the lure, vowed to end mob rule, and urged residents to report illegal devices and venues. The veteran officer, ex FBI agent and OSS member, plans further random inspections to keep the county clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W
Butch) Grossglaus
Grossglaus
Sheriff's Office
Stalin Names Vishinsky Foreign Minister as Molotov Out
Moscow announced that Andrei Vishinsky replaces Vyacheslav Molotov as foreign minister. A. I. Mikoyan is replaced by M. A. Menshikov as foreign trade minister. Vishinsky is seen as harsher toward the West. Mikoyan was viewed as more Western-friendly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Moscow
A. I. Mikoyan
M. A. Menshikov
Vishinsky
Molotov
Mikoyan
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov Promoted Not Demoted
The British Foreign Office reported an urgent Moscow dispatch stating V. M. Molotov's release as Soviet foreign minister is presented as a promotion rather than a demotion. The note reflects London interpretation of Moscow’s move and its political implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Foreign Office
Moscow
V. M. Molotov
Molotov Relieved of Duties in Soviet Leadership Shuffle
Soviet reports say Molotov, aged 58 and long seen as Stalin’s likely successor, is being relieved of some duties to allow time to prepare for leadership after Stalin turns 70 next December. Observers consider palace intrigue and a possible policy shift tied to postwar tensions and Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
Molotov
Russia
Berlin
Polityboro
Truman
U N Session Brings Molotov Stalin Succession Talk
Diplomats at the United Nations speculated that Vyacheslav Molotov could succeed Stalin, signaling no letup in the cold war. The Security Council approved Israel’s bid for U.N. membership by 9 to 1 with Britain abstaining and Egypt voting against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
United Nations
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Josef Stalin
Security Council
Israel
U.N
Britain
Egypt
Stalin
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
County weighs 80000 repair plan for Stark County Fair grandstand
Stark County commissioners and fair board discuss an estimated 80000 to repair and modernize the grandstand at the fairgrounds for the Centennial observance this fall. Costs cover general repair painting waterproofing seating replacement and potential new facilities. financing and timing remain under study.
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Stark County Fairgrounds
Fair Board
Ed S. Wilson
William Genhart
Health Board Approval of Stark Platting Required
Stark County commissioners adopted a plan requiring health board approval of drainage and general health conditions before any new allotments are platted or placed on county records. County Engineer Luther K. Zerbe was asked to obtain this approval prior to accepting future allotments. No new allotment streets can be dedicated or plats accepted without health board sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County
County Board of Health
Luther K. Zerbe
Health Board
Spring Chores Loom as Sun Creeps North
Spring arrives with 44 at 8 am rising to 65 by afternoon as grass greens and gardens wake. Farmers watch fields dry for plowing while sap flows in maples and children play and prepare for the Repository tournament.
Seven-Man B-25 Crew Survives Crash Aboard
Muroc base reported all seven crew members were accounted for after a B 25 crashed near Lancaster California. Deputies said the crew parachuted from 13 000 feet amid icy sleet and rain as flames engulfed the aircraft.
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Lancaster
Calif
Muroc Air Force Base
Thirteen Sentenced in Mindszenty Money Deals
In Budapest 13 people linked to black market currency dealings connected to the Mindszenty case were sentenced to one to eight years. Three were priests including Msgr. Imre Boka who aided the cardinal as treasurer and received four years plus five years of political rights loss and a 1000 forint fine. Dr. Gabor Horvath, former secretary to Duke Paul Esterhazy, got eight years after taking the blame. Esterhazy himself received a fifteen year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hungary
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Msgr
Imre Boka
Gabor Horvath
Paul Esterhazy
Esterhazy
Building Trades Council Backs Auditorium Sale Plan
Stark County Building Trades Council favors selling the old city auditorium for 234 567 89 dollars if proceeds cover new arena costs. Mayor Klein backs the bid if a construction bid 934 567 89 dollars or less is received. An option on the Harter estate site was renewed to Oct 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.F.L. Stark
Tri-County Building Trades Council
Carl F. Klein
Canton Federation of Labor
C.I.O. Stark County Industrial Union Council
Building Trades Council
Klein
Harter
C.F.L
A.F.L
C.so. Council
C.1.o
A.F.L. Building Trades
Stark
Tuscarawas
Carroll Counties
Building Trades
McLaughlin says grand jury not used for rumors in Alliance
County Prosecutor D Deane McLaughlin stated he will not burden the grand jury with rumors and suppositions about crime in Alliance. He said grand juries act only when felonies are shown and local officials or the liquor department handle non felonious issues. The Alliance Ministerial Association and Chamber of Commerce urged action and enforcement of gambling illegal liquor sales and prostitution laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
D. Deane MceLaughlin
Grand Jury
McLaughlin
Cleveland
State Liquor Department
Alliance Ministerial Association
Citizen’s Committee
Propper
Alliance Official Lays Responsibility on Stark
Safety Service Director John C. Hess challenged Police Chief Harry L. Stark over claims that Acting Chief A. O. Lower ran law enforcement last year. Records show Stark headed the department for all of 1948 except eight summer weeks due to illness and a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Repository Bureau Alliance
Safety Service
John C. Hess
Harry L. Stark
Florida
A. O. Lower
Stark
Girl 3 Hit by Car In Front Of Home In Seattle
Corinne Brown aged 3 of 1465 Allen Ave SE was reported in serious condition at Mercy Hospital with possible skull fracture and nervous system injury after being struck by a car Friday at 4 30 pm. The vehicle was driven by George W. Jackson of 1646 Stark Ave SW who took her to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Brown
Allen Ave
Mercy Hospital
Corinne
George W. Jackson
Starkave
Jackson
Canton Electricians Win 25 Cent Wedge in Pay
An arbitration panel in Miami awarded the Canton A F L Electricians Local a 25 cent hourly wage increase effective last Monday, lifting the scale from 1 87 12 to 2 12. The dispute involved 200 workers across Stark Tuscarawas Wayne and Carroll counties with negotiations dated back to October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
A.F.L. Electricians
William J. Elliott
National Electrical Contractors Association
International Union
Miami
Fla
Stark
Tuscarawas
Wayne
Carroll
Klingstedt's Ad Lists Pencils and Hotel Feature
An advertisement from Klingstedt promotes bookmatches, calendars, mechanical and wooden pencils with contact via dial 8319 ad. It also mentions trying the Washington Hotel first as an advertised option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klingstedt’s. Dial
Washington Hotel
More Nations May Join in Atlantic Talks
Washington reports that several more countries may join the North Atlantic alliance talks. Norway officially lined up with western powers as eight negotiators gather including the United States Canada Britain France the Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg. Denmark Italy Iceland and Portugal are considered potential members with Ireland deciding not to join while remaining divided. Acheson Morgenstierne and other ambassadors planned further meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North Atlantic Alliance
Norway
United States
Canada
Britain
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxemburg
Denmark
Italy
Iceland
Portugal
Ireland
Acheson
Morgenstierne
Two Moores Held on Assault with Intent to Rob
Eugene Blaine Moore 21 of Sterling and brother Robert Bernard Moore of Dallas Texas are held on $1,000 bond in Wooster on a charge of assault with intent to rob. They allegedly attacked Luke Dawson of Rittman late Thursday night and threatened to kill him if he did not surrender money. Dawson sustained a deep laceration over the left eye.
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Vishinsky Molotov
Shakeup
Israel Victor
Centennial Coming Up
Stark County Engineers Office
Joe Yoder
D. Deane McLaughlin
Joe Nist
Nist
Oliver Kuhn
Damascus
Kidron
Cardinal Mindszenty
H. H. Timken
Vice
Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstierne
Oslo
Wooster
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