Spy Purge Talks Highlight U N Hearings and Passport Revelations
At hearings, Hiss Michka testified she sought a Soviet passport in 1939 and received it ten years later, saying she gave up U S citizenship. The witness, described as attractive, stated she wanted the passport to go to Russia but had not yet traveled there and was suspended without pay. The U N official avoided mentioning the McCarran inquiry but noted loyalty expectations and not firing employees on mere suspicion.
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U.N
McCarran
Michka
Sbe
U. S
Russia
Woman at 81 declines remarriage after long bachelor life
Long Beach, California Mrs. Katie Zehrung, now 81, has lived alone for 52 years and says she would not marry again. Her late husband Wesley Zehrung died in Columbus, Ohio in 1960.
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Long Beach
Calif
Katie Zehrung
Incident report fragment appears in rushed OCR text
A fragment from a Ber 3, s00-4-7e0r Pom test notes a Friday schedule and a reference to being seboornaed by the McCar committee. The legibility is poor and several words are garbled, but the item seems to report an event tied to a committee action and a Friday date.
Pianist Tells About Iceland and the USO Tour
The article profiles pianist Harsh, a Williamsport High and Johns Hopkins graduate who served in World War II. The USO camp show troupe performed three times daily in huts, on drafty floors, and in theaters, boosting morale at Air Force bases. Harsh highlights wartime memories, ongoing USO work, and urges support.
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USO
Weiter
Williamsport High School
Johns Hopkins University
Harsh
Erna Balogh
Peabody Conservatory
Capehart seeks swift Senate action on wage price controls
Washington November 11 Senator Capehart Republican Indiana said he will seek a rapid Senate House accord next year on wage and price controls. He heads the Senate Banking Committee and wants early disposal of the issue in the new session. The authority to enforce federal curbs expires April 30 unless extended. Capehart noted a Defense Production Committee meeting November 19 to hear a report on public opinion and surveys on continued controls.
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Washington
Capehart
R.-Ind
Congress
Senate Banking Committee
Indianapolis
House Banking Committee
Senate
Frice Stabilizer
Tighe FE
Woods
Wands Int
Dwight D. Eisen
Jail for sale as town seeks space for new fire trucks
Gilbertville mayor B J Schmidt notes the four man jail in the fire house has not housed a prisoner in five years and will be sold to free space for new fire equipment. The notice, dated November 12, 1952, lists cattle prices and local livestock ads alongside the jail sale.
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Gilbertville
Ayor B. J. Schmidt
Curtis seeks probe of draft methods over Mantle case
Rep Thomas B Curtis of Missouri asks Secretary Pace for investigation into Army draft practices after an ordinary citizen with a broken back was inducted while baseball star Mickey Mantle, rejected for knee injury, drew public attention. Curtis says no attack on Mantle. he notes Mantle took his chances and was 21, married, supporting his family.
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St. Louis
Thomas B. Curtis
New Jersey
Mantle
Curtis
New York
AEC Promises H Bomb Report On Pacific Test
Washington says it will announce soon regarding the hydrogen bomb after the current tests. Sailors report vivid accounts of the H bomb blast near Eniwetok, with descriptions of a mile wide atoll melting away and a fire lasting six hours. An AEC spokesman cited security and said no comment until tests end.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
South Pacific
Eniwetok
U. S
AEC
Desertion of East German police hits high mark
Berlin reports 106 deserters from the East German people's police escaped to the West last week, bringing the two week total to 196. The figure marks a record high for a two week period.
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Berlin
U. S
East German People's Police
Negro Guilty Of Leering At Girl Awaits Sentence
In Yanceyville North Carolina Mack Thgram a year old Negro was found guilty by an all white Superior Court jury of assault by leering at a white girl The judge Frank Armstrong planned to sentence him with a maximum of two years for the road term The case cited that bodily contact is not required for assault under state law The girl Mrs Willie Jean Boswell Webster 17 testified that Ingram eyed her from about 75 feet and chased her across a field before being restrained by authorities
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Yanceyville
N. C
Mack Thgram
Frank Armstrong
Ingram
Willie Jean Boswell Webster
Hive
North Carolina
Ngram
Baltimore Budget Raises City Tax By Eight Cents
The Board of Estimates approved the next year’s city budget, sending it to the City Council. Property tax would rise to 2.82 per $100, with the general funds budget totaling 116.37 million dollars, up six million from the current year. Adjustments include pay boosts for judges, the state's attorney, and experienced teachers.
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Parimore
Board of Estimates
Aire Old City
General Funds
Peterson's Ointment Offer for Piles Relief
A 40 year relief claim for piles using Peterson's Ointment with a cooling astringent formula. An advertiser testimony says itching and smarting ease and sleep improves. Available at druggists for 40c or 70c with money back offer.
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Peterson
Ady
Legislators Urged to Spend Over Half Billion on Roads
A state commission proposes spending more than 500 million for a 12 year road program with toll options on Eastern Shore expressway, Annapolis Washington road, and National Pike. Tolls could yield about 50 million, with counties sharing 137.7 million from higher gas taxes and fees. Counties may need to raise 120 to 16 million for maintenance and improvements.
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Frederick
Washington
Bay Bridge
Queenstown
Warwick
Delaware Line
Annapolis-‘Washington
Parole
Route 301
Clarkeburg
Planning Commission Would Spend $13 Million On Recreation Areas
The Planning Commission proposes spending 13 million on state parks and recreation projects. Estimated yearly revenue from user charges could reach 643 thousand with operating costs about 280 thousand. The plan aims to expand Maryland's 19 parks and recreation areas across three counties to improve access for residents and promote state growth.
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Planning Commission
Hiss to Learn Parole Status in Weeks in Pennsylvania
Lewisburg Pa November 12 former State Department official Whittaker Chambers case background notes Hiss can hear parole within two or three weeks after qualifying on November 21 the one third term completion at Northeastern Federal Penitentiary Dr George G Killinger Parole Board chair said interviews of prisoners applying for parole began today transcripts will go to Washington for board review Three of five members must approve the parole for release Hiss 41 year old convicted of perjury in 1950 regarding his sworn statements about government secrets to Whitaker Chambers
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Ay Ae Ae Preewence Hiss
Northeastern Federal Penitentiary
George G. Killinger
U. S
Hiss
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
Digestive Aid Advert Message From Historical Paper
Fragmentary ad-like snippet mentions stomach distress and relief products. It references a remedy claimed to ease heartburn and stomach discomfort, with unclear product names and dubious safety claims. Entities and details are too garbled to identify exact brands or dates.
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