Republicans Flout Court Fight Over Loyalty Files
Washington reports Republicans threaten court action to compel release of secret loyalty files for a Senate probe into Communists in the State Department. President Truman rejects sharing the files, while McCarthy presses for access and warns of political risk to the administration.
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Keller Reflects on Fifty Years in Local Insurance Business
C Harry Keller recalls his journey from Funkstown to Hagerstown to建立 a long insurance career. He describes early education at Franklin and Marshall, backstory of his agencies, and the Keller Stonebraker Saxton firm. He notes civic roles, church devotion, and lasting attachments to home, family, and antiques.
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Judge critizes Maryland correctional system calls for reform
Baltimore February 24 Judge Joseph Sherbow urged Governor Lane to appoint a commission to study Maryland's corrections. He criticized the Baltimore jail as a fire trap and called for overhaul of the parole indeterminate sentence law and welfare-related deserts. He urged cooperation with public welfare to locate relatives and aid relief applicants.
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Striking Miners Battle Over Strike Call and Coal Shortages
Union leaders disputed a strike call while negotiations stalled. The nationwide walkout worsened layoffs in coal dependent industries and caused fuel shortages as miners clung to their no contract no work stance amid tense talks with Lewis and soft coal operators.
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President Truman Discusses Stumping Tour And Speech Politics
President Truman joked about an upcoming spring trip as non political while noting past stumping tours. Reporters asked how to distinguish political from non political speeches and he said every speech has some politics. He praised a bipartisan foreign policy speech in Alexandria Virginia and dismissed a senator’s label as political.
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Support Cases Before Court
A court heard a case involving support payments for a wife and two children. Richard V. Barker faced a potential year in jail or the House of Correction if he failed to provide support, with testimony noting his recent unemployment as inadequate excuse. The judge warned that continued noncompliance could result in confinement and that future aid might be turned over to the wife and children.
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Swiss Mechanic Admits Spying for Allies Before War
Willy Gerber a 47 year old Swiss army mechanic pleaded guilty to espionage for the United States Britain and France. The Swiss military court heard he betrayed Swiss secrets sold information to Sweden Turkey and Yugoslavia and spied for the Allies from 1942 to 1945. He faces life imprisonment with the case tracing back to 1937 and 1951 and notes links with Maj. Bidwell Moore and various intelligence agencies.
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Polio Fear Strikes Home As Girl Returns From London
Newsman reports a Brooklyn family faced polio spread during a U S epidemic. Paul Atlas hurried back from a family vacation to care for his infant daughter Marea Ruth after she contracted polio in London while his wife stayed in England. A military transport plane brought the girl to LaGuardia on a stretcher for treatment.
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Will Magers Jr declines father's radio drama role
New York on February 24 Will Magers Jr decided he could not play the title role in a CBS radio drama The Autobiography of Will Roxera Rogers rehearsed for two days but withdrew before the performance Ted De Corsia took the part Magers said someday someone else may play the role but it probably never will be me.
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Two Mormon Missionaries Expelled by Czech Authorities
Two American Mormon missionaries held by Czech police since January 28 on charges of entering a prohibited area were released today and expelled from the country.
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Jail Prisoners Help Firemen in Manistee Blaze
In Manistee Michigan prisoners from the county jail aided local firemen at an 80 year old courthouse fire on the second floor. The blaze started near 1130 PM with a northwest wind and 10 degree cold hindering efforts. No injuries were reported and damage estimates were not available.
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Irene Rich Plans Fourth Marriage to Georga Clifford
New York reports socialite Irene Rich, a Broadway star and former silent film leading lady, intends to wed Georg A. Clifford, a utilities executive. The union would be her fourth marriage after divorcing her third husband David Hiskenhorn. Rich has two daughters and two granddaughters and last appeared on Broadway in As the Girls Go.
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Administration Turns To Senate In Effort To Pass FEPC
Washington February 24 The administration backs a compulsory fair employment practices bill in the Senate after the House approved a voluntary FEPC measure. President Truman and Senate Democratic leader Lucas push for enforcement teeth, while Southern opposition and Republican splits threaten passage this session. If blocked, civil rights gains may wait until the next Congress.
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Not Bad Idea Skating Commuter In Roselle Park
Passersby in Roselle Park New Jersey on February 24 watched a man skate along icy streets to the railroad station. He carried his business shoes under his arm as he made the dignified descent into the station area.
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