Hiss Indicted for Perjury by Federal Grand Jury
A New York grand jury indicted Alber Hiss on two counts of perjury related to testimony about delivering state department papers to Whittaker Chambers. The indictment notes he lied about not delivering documents and about further contact with Chambers after January 1937. Prosecutors plan arraignment this week and face penalties up to five years and $2000 per count.
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New York
Alber Hiss
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
Russia
Hiss
Chambers
John F. S. X.mcgohey
U. S
Southern District of
McGohey
Grand
Department of State
Jay David Whittaker Chambers
Idaho Faces Highway Woes In Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho farmers and Bingham County officials call the highway system atrocious and dangerous. The primary issue is narrow, tight bridges and poor rural roads affecting potato markets and passenger travel. A legislative plan to boost highway funding through higher fuel taxes and license fees is under consideration. The interim committee, led by L. B. Jordan, aims to present recommendations before the January session.
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Bingham County
Idaho
Blackfoot
C. A. Robins
L. B. Jordan
Grangeville
Jordan
Boise
The
State Chamber of Commerce
Profits Tax Seen As Bar To Expansion
Three industry chiefs told a congressional subcommittee that reimposing the wartime excess profits tax would curb expansion. Eugene Holman of Standard Oil of New Jersey H. F. Vance of Studebaker and Robert G. Dunlop of Sun Oil argued the tax would hinder growth, with Dunlop noting possible market efficiency if free of control.
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Washington
Eugene Holman
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
H. F. Vance
Studebaker Corp
Robert G. Dunlop
Sun Oil Co
Dunlop
Vance
Studebaker
Hot clue seen in Guam case
An informer handed bloodstained clothing from two men under suspicion in the Ruth Farnsworth rape slaying case in Agana Guam. Police chief Maj. John Copeland said the garments were found in the bar racks of the two men whose identities remain undisclosed.
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Agana
Guam
Ruth Farnsworth
John Copeland
London
Stranded Airmen Rescued from Yukon Ice Rescue
Six airmen stranded after a C-47 crash on the frozen Stewart River in Yukon Territory were rescued by a glider and C-54 plane. The crew from Northway to Ladd Field were unharmed after a hazardous operation in subzero temperatures and twilight. Names include Lt. Charles E. Daly, Lt. Martin O. Goodyear, Lt. Edward C. Whalen, Sgt. Weldon G. Johnson, Pvt. Richard D. Leppla, and Lt. Cmdr. Norman W. McLeod.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Air Force
Stewart River
Dawson City
Northwat
Yukon-Alaska
Ladd Field
Charles E. Daly
Torrance
Calif
Ladd
Pt. Barrow
Northway
Switen Aie Eecument
Accas
Martin O. Goodyear
New Albany
Ind
Edward C. Whalen
Fall River
Mass
Set
Weldon G. Johnson
Cleburne
Tex
Richard D. Leppla
Lima, O
Norman W. McLeod
Clarkston, Wash
Road Conditions Reported by Idaho State Police
Last night reports show U S 30 from Burley to Boise very slippery and to Salt Lake City bad to slick. U S 30 north from Burley to Pocatello slippery with partial sections. U S 31 from Pocatello to Preston very slippery and to Monida new snow and slippery. U S 191 from Pocatello to Malad slippery and to West Yellowstone new snow and slippery.
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Idaho State Police
U. S. 30
Burley
Boise
Salt Lake City
Strewell
Pocatello
U. S. 91
Preston
U. S
Monida
West Yellowstone
Utah
Chicago
W. Cesesnens
Denver
Las Vegas
Miami
New York
Omaha
Phoenix
Eressevenettnneseevas
Portland
Woman Wins Privacy Case Over In-Operative Room Presence
Brainerd Minnesota district court awarded Mrs. Lola Ramona Dockter $5000 after a jury found her privacy invaded when layman Bert Betters watched during her cesarean delivery at St Joseph’s hospital. She sued Dr. Carl Winquist and the hospital for $20000, alleging Betters’ attendance violated medical privacy. The suit had two prior trials, including a mistrial and an 11-1 verdict for defendants after 18 hours of deliberation.
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Brainerd
Minn
Graham M. Torrance
Lola
Ramona Dockter
Ironton
J. J. Hadler
Hadler
200 New Cars Lost in Factory Blaze
A $500000 fire swept the Mercury assembly line at the Ford Rouge plant destroying 200 cars and halting assembly. Seven units of Dearborn and several Detroit fire crews battled the blaze for two hours, starting in the upholstery department and spreading over 1000 square feet.
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Detroit
Mercury
Ford Rouge
Ford
Dearborn
Mayor Pleased With Statement From Snyder Speech
New Orleans Mayor Morrison praised Secretary Snyder’s Chicago remarks that there is no reason to fear a low mood. The U S Treasury chief said the economy remains stable despite concerns, and the mayor called the statement the best news yet.
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New Orleans
Morrison
Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Daugherty Rites Held For Mal S Daugherty
Funeral services in Washington Ohio for Mal S Daugherty 86 brother of the late Harry M Daugherty linked to the teapot dome scandal. He suffered a paralytic stroke eight weeks ago and died Tuesday night in a rest home.
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Washington
Ohio
Mal S. Daugherty
Harry M. Daugherty
Daugherty
Women safe on Guam says naval officer
Rear Adm. Leon S. Fiske assured parents of civilian women workers on Guam they are safe. He said security measures by island law enforcement are stricter than in many metropolitan communities and no civil service contracts have been terminated. The statement aims to reassure families in the United States after the Ruth Farnsworth case and support ongoing Guam recruitment.
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Agana
Guam
Leon §S. Fiske
Marianas
United States
Ruth Farnsworth
Fiske
Dense Midwest Fog Grounds Flights and Delays
A heavy fog blanketed the central United States causing widespread flight cancellations and groundings. Chicago airports closed as visibility fell to three quarters of a mile. Des Moines reported the heaviest fog with United Airlines canceling all flights. Northern Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana faced major travel disruptions as freezing drizzle froze wires and cut long distance telephone service in 27 Michigan towns.
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Chicago
Midwest
Michigan
Des Moines
United Airlines
Goshen
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Indiana
Eisenhower Assisting With Defense Plans
Defense Secretary James Forrestal outlined a five point program to strengthen national defense amid anticipated atomic tests at Eniwetok. General Dwight D. Eisenhower serves as his personal adviser on military matters. Forrestal announced a united sea transport force of 260 army vessels under navy command and land shipment control by the army. He proposed joint recruiting facilities for the three services and urged federalization of the air national guard and its consolidation with the air force reserve.
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Washington
James Forrestal
Eniwetok Atoll
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Columbia University
Forrestal
Navy
Army
Air Force
Reds Clamor At Gates Of Peiping
Besieged Peiping closed all city gates to block Communist infiltrators in plain clothes. Fires reportedly burn on the western outskirts as business in the city stalls. U S Marines sail for Shanghai from Tsingtao as Americans are urged to leave China amid escalating offensives on Peiping Suchow and Nanking fronts.
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Nanking
China
Peiping
United States
Shanghai
Tsingtao
Suchow
Jap envoy not guilty of war perfidy claims
Seattle reports Pia Kurusu White daughter of Saburu Kurusu asserts her father did not know of any attack plans when he left Japan for Washington during Pearl Harbor negotiations. She accompanied her ex GI husband Frank and 756 others from Yokohama aboard an Army transport.
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Seattle
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Japan
United States
Capitol
Pia Kurusu White
Frank
Yokohama
Saburu Kurusu
Bomb Sight Data Said Given to Communist Agent
A House investigator said information on the Norden bomb sight was given to a Communist agent before the war. He testified the details were provided orally and described as extremely exact.
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Washington
House
Weather Outlook for Idaho and Nearby Regions
United Press notes high loads today with increasing clouds and warmer tonight. Partly cloudy tomorrow with a high near 25 and low around 15. Southern Idaho sees highs 30 to 38 and lows 10 to 20 with morning sun, afternoon clouds, and light snow expected.
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United Press
Shouay
Idaho
Doctor Dies On Mercy Flight In Fog Crash
Dr. Gerald E. King a 40 year old optometrist from Chicago and Ann Sable 35 a patient died when King's Piper Super Cruiser crashed in dense fog two and a half miles northwest of Fairbury Illinois on a mercy flight to Chicago. King had discussed Miss Sable's case with specialists and was taking her to Chicago for treatment. Sable worked as a dishwasher to support her totally blind father. Both bodies were burned beyond recognition.
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Fairbury
Ill
Chicago
Gerald E. King
Hillsboro
Ann Sable
King
Here
Alameda Considers Taxi Franchise Plan From Pocatello Firms
Alameda officials heard a proposal from Star Green and White and Diamond taxi firms to grant a local franchise. The plan promises excellent service and a tiered rate structure with a base 35 cent charge for a 24 block area and 45 cents for a larger zone, carload pricing, and the same initial fare for one to four passengers. The council tabled action until after Christmas holidays but signaled general support for Alameda operation of the firms.
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Alameda
Pocatello
Pocatello Cab
Star
Diamond Cab Company
Wie
Barkley predicts no general tax increase
New York reports Sen. Alben W. Barkley vice president elect saying the 81st Congress will not raise general taxes. He stressed the platform does not commit to tax hikes and anticipates no tax rise unless imperative needs arise.
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New York
Alben W. Barkley
81St
Congress
Barkley
Reluctant Jap Has To Pay
A 22 year old woman received 30 000 yen and an acre of farm land as damages in a breach of promise case. Miss Junko Nakazawa charged Bunkichi Okada with desecrating her chastity after promising to marry her.
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Osaka
Japan
Junko Nakazawa
Bunkichi Okada
Ford Man Details Gray Market Deals And Dealer Cancellations
J R Davis vice president of Ford Motor Co told a House subcommittee that Ford canceled 24 Ford dealer franchises over gray market practices in the past two years. He supported the view that greed by a few dealers risks the industry. The inquiry also examined Joseph Cherner a Washington Ford dealer and financier who described handling deposits and interest totaling over $13 000 in eight years. Cherner admitted moving deposits into a company fund before Ford objected and then using 37 building and loan accounts to cushion them.
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Washington
LLP
J. R. Davis
Ford Motor Co
House
Ford
Davis
Joseph Cherner
Ford-Lincoln- Mercury
Cherner
Uncle Joe
Ford Company
Building and Loan Association
Truman to Get Report On Rail Strike Threat
A three member government fact finding board will present recommendations to President Truman this week to avert a threatened rail strike involving about 1 million railroad workers. Hearings spanned five weeks with unions and railroads testifying. a deadline Friday covers submission to the White House.
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Truman
Chicago
Union
White House
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