Deportation Ordered for Communist Party Signer Latva
Boston dated August 7 1948 a mill worker Finnleh Latva aged 43 of Wendell New Hampshire who signed a Communist party membership application in 1894 was ordered deported Federal Judge Charles E Weganski ruled with reluctance that Latva who paid 50 cents and never heard from them again must be deported to his native Finland Latva came to the United States at 18 from Pori Finland and has worked in New Hampshire mills since 17 He later sought citizenship in 1941 and a petition remained pending The deportation arose from his 1948 citizenship filing prompting the case
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Carl A. Latya
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Latva
United States
Chicago lunch hour tragedy in Grant Park claims young woman
In Grant Park Chicago a man emerged from bushes and fired on a young couple during a music rehearsal. Patricia Kahler, 17, was killed and Herbert Holtman, 17, critically wounded. The gunman, Bernard Richardson, died by suicide after a note and receipt found on him. FBI fingerprinting tied him to prior arrests. police say the victims worked nearby at Standard Oil. The killer’s letter spoke of unrequited love addressed to Kahler.
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Kenhalt Leads Girls Nation In Washington DC
Cynthia Kenhalt of Garden City Kentucky is shown after being elected president of the Girls Nation, a citizenship program by the American Legion Allsillars, facing opponent Effie Pengertsy of Norfolk Virginia. In Tokyo, Japan, security chief Itaru Seki reports signs of a communist underground seeking to overthrow the government but offers no immediate action under the Subversive Activities Prevention Act. He notes 55,000 former registered communists may form the nucleus of underground activity, with 85,000 unaccounted since May 1949.
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Rector Prefers Simpler Weddings Across Sydney
An Australian rector voices a preference for plain wedding ceremonies, stating confetti and elaborate frills create unnecessary work. The remarks reflect a minimalist approach to marital rites in church settings.
Stevenson and Sparkman win South Carolina backing
Stevenson and Sparkman secured South Carolina Democratic support as Stevenson tours the region seeking momentum for his presidential bid. He met with party chiefs, Sen. Blain Moore and other leaders while Harriman advised, and the SC delegation affirmed the national ticket. Elsewhere Southern leaders largely backed the Stevenson Sparkman union.
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Egyptians Seek Name Change From Farouk in Cairo
Egyptian fathers nationwide protest municipal names noting a desire to rename sons named Farouk. Newspapers report widespread public sentiment pushing for a change amid ongoing political changes and cultural shifts.
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Auto Death Toll in West Germany Sparks Government Alarm
West Germany faces a rising traffic toll with 310,828 accidents last year and 286,000 injuries. Transport Minister Hans Seebohm cites vehicle registration growth and a rising driver pool as key factors, announcing safety drives including road signs and public campaigns.
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Relay Station at Mt Quirault project halted by Congress
Congress halted the Mt Quirault relay station project last November after $2 million in materials and six buildings were partially completed as an extravagant, unnecessary addition to the underground headquarters. Detailed plans remain with Pentagon brass while Army engineers say the installation would serve as an alternate world-wide communications center in case of a major attack on Washington. Halloween celebrations are believed to derive from Uhr.
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