Judge bars trio who saved six from electric chair
Mercer County Judge Charles P. Hutchinson ousted QM John Rogge, William L. Patterson, and Emmanuel H. Bloch of the Civil Rights Congress from representing The Trenton Six in a retrial. He accused them of ethical violations and questioned funds raised for the defense. The six men, condemned in 1948, had their death sentences overturned by the state supreme court and ordered a new trial.
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Trenton
N. J
Mercer County
Charles P. Hutchinson
Civil Rights Congress
U. S
John Rogge
William L. Patterson
Congress
Emmanuel
Rogge
Hutchinson
William Horner
Trenton Storeo
State Supreme Court
Rogie
Patternson
Bloch
Congress to seek extension of peacetime draft laws
Congress would be asked to extend the current draft act by up to 21 months rather than two years and allow 18 year olds a chance to resign. Critics say the compromise signals a reduced need for peacetime service and opposition may mount in Congress, though supporters argue the law still prompts voluntary enlistment.
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Congress
Edwin C. Johnson
Cole
University of Maryland seeks 1950 budget of 5.77 million dollars
The University of Maryland asked the state for a 1950 appropriation of 5,768,485 dollars, the same as this year, while submitting a budget totaling 14,581,886.79 dollars. The plan shows 144,613 dollars less than the current working budget.
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U. OF
Hoover Commission debate shows dissension over reform plans
A citizens committee formed to study the Hoover Commission’s government reorganization faced internal rifts as A Sten of dissension and Devor Anderson criticized Hoover’s thinking as out of date. Anderson warned the committee could veer toward limited privatization, while others pressed for strong national fiscal controls and social programs.
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Hoover
Washington
Sten
Hoover Commission
Devor Anderson
Ith
Andersen
Cnnenf
Ds Maathenin
Avery New Lalor
Hetrer
Tremerenna Trensteims
Grenfell's Son Captivates Newfoundland School Audience
Winifred Grenfell Jr spoke to students recounting growing up aboard ships with his father Sir Grenfell and his commitment to mission work. He recalled early life in Labrador and praised firsthand accounts to learn about distant shores. He plans a Labrador trip next summer if plans hold.
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Grenfell
Newfoundland
MV Labrador
Mny Fathers
Winifred Grenfell, Jr
United States
Salvador
Othee
Tie
Spain
Qial
Tristan Ward
Lackner
Pheagy
Thre Gassien
Taindale
Wilded
Grenfelt
Labrador
Wilfred Grenfell
Graben
Hotehtkiss
St. Marks
Massachusetts
Ele
League of Nations
Nanking
China
Oace of War Information
St. James
Kaiser-Frazer To Resume Auto Production Soon
Kaiser-Frazer plans to restart vehicle production within weeks at its Willow Tun plant after a shutdown in October. Management cites rebuilt assembly lines, inventories easing, and a forthcoming low priced model aimed at capturing market share from Chevrolet Ford and Plymouth.
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Willow Tun
Phic
Owl
Tae Productien
Thesembly
Batts
Vragen Cantani
Kaiser-Frazer
Finanes Corporation
Chevrolet
Ford
Plementi
Koxnd
Smoker's Robot Appears Locally
A quirky device labeled Smoker's Robot surfaces locally, described as a novel safety feature in consumer design. The article notes interference with ordinary use and hints at an experimental prototype entering public view, with references to a national safety contest and noted observers.
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Smeker
Siebers
Operators To Make Payments To Health Fund On Time
Pittsburgh December 17 The majority of soft coal operators are expected to make the regular royalty payments to the United Mine Workers health and welfare fund next week. Western Pennsylvania operators say most if not all will pay, despite tension over higher royalties and wage proposals. Lewis says new contracts signed with soft coal companies cover 2 404 181 tons, with total under contract now about 1 812 7 5? but major operators resist a walkout clause that ties miners to optional stoppages.
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Pittsburgh
United’ Mine Workers’ Health and Welfare Fund
Western Pennsylvania
Feo
Lewis
Washington
UMW
Mao And Stalin Sign Pact To Strengthen Ties
Reports describe Mao Zedong and Joseph Stalin meeting to pledge stronger relations. Attending were Molotov, Malenkov, Gromyko, Vishinsky, and other Soviet and Chinese officials. Public attention focused on Stalin’s reception and a speech at a railway station.
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Mao
Stalin
Rulzanin
Palitburo
Michael A. Menshikov
Andrei A. Gromyko
Molatov
Mulgunin
Depute Paine
Deore
Mo Malenkov
Andrei ¥. Vishinsky
Statin
Hig
Xeperrte Teethings
Wright brothers first successful flight noted in aviation anniversary
North Carolina speakers highlighted aviation progress as the Wright brothers from Divean Ohio are recognized for making the first control flight in a powered heavier than air machine. New York leads in gypsum talc and rock salt production and ranks high in limestone quarrying.
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Fhank
Tee Wrisht
Wight
Herve
North Carolina
Awalhiye
Orvilie Wrisht
Divean
Ole
New York State
Maryland Legislature Faces Short Session and Jobless Aid Fights
Maryland leaders push for four emergency measures as special session opens to tackle school construction, unemployment relief, and a corrected revenue issue. Delegates clash over funding while jobless groups press for higher benefits and broader aid amid looming March deadlines. The Court of Appeals delays ruling on a continuous assessment plan as Calvert County continues local reassessments.
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Tangier Sound
Buffington
D.-Balto
Maryland
State Capitol
Gertrude Swogell
Baltimore Council For Jobs and Relief
Phillip Frankfeld
Lane
Frankfeld
Harold Bachman
Bachman
Cumberland
Jess
Hartimore
Lanes
Leista Ton
Treasury
Maryland School For the Blind
Senate
Perries
Baltathi
House
Syberto¢D-Hhoward
Ball Hammond
Tyler
Anne Arundel
Baltimore
Annapolis
D'Alesandro
State House
Mud
Court of Appeals
Calvert County
High Court
Calvert Commissioners
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