McCarthy Unveils Mystery Witness In Lattimore Probe
Senator McCarthy announces a mystery witness he says will attest that Lattimore belongs to or has belonged to the Communist Party. The individual, possibly Louis Budenz, ex-EDITOR of the Daily Worker, is a former high ranking party member now at Fordham. Lattimore demands an open hearing as the Foreign Relations Subcommittee weighs public testimony.
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Owen Lattimore
Senate
McCarthy
Lattimore
Communist Party
Slon
Estead Nanntecan
Hwoe Mou Guneu Polmaout LU Lluer
Capitol Hill
Louis F. Budens
Communist Daily Worker
Fordham University
Budenz
New York
Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Wisconsin Republican
Johns Hopkins
State Department
McCarthy Group
Symington Confirmed By Senate
Senatorial action confirms W Stuart Symington as chairman of the National Security Resources Board, ending a 16 month vacancy. Frank Pace Jr. named Army secretary, succeeding Gordon Gray who serves as special assistant to Truman. Pace hails from Arkansas, while Symington a Massachusetts native and Air Force founder advocates strong air power to deter war.
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W. Stuart Symington
Senate
National Security Resources Board
Frank Pace, Jr
Army
Symington
Air Force
Defense Department
Arthur M. Hill
Ama
Mass
América
Pace
Gordon Gray
Gray
Truman
University of North Carolina
Thomas E Dewey
Little Rock. Ark
Annar
Bureau of the Budget
Thomas E. Finletter
Simington
Frederick J. Lawton
O Dwyer Faces Parking Ticket In Lawful Mixup
New York report notes Mayor William O Dwyer confronted a parking ticket issued to a car registered to his mother in law Eleanor Young wife Sloan Simpson. The mayor had authority to act as magistrate but offered no comment on whether he would intervene.
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New York (P
William O'Dwyer
Eleanor Young
Sloan Simpson
New York
Gracie Mansion
O'Dwyer
Court Hears Rent Law Arguments in Federal Case
In New York a 7 A M three judge federal court yesterday re served ruling on a bid to restrain enforcement of the state rent control law slated to replace federal rules. Robert Fougner for the Metropolitan Fair Rent Committee and Teeval Inc argued the act is arbitrary and capricious, seeking a restraining order while its constitutionality is decided. Opposing counsel said the state law offers no basis for a fair return and would undermine the federal regime. Court judges heard from Judge Augustus Hand, Chief Judge John C Knox, and Judge Gregory F Soonan.
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New York
Robert 5. Fougner
Metropolitan Fair Rent Committee
Teeval, Inc
Park Avenue
Fougner
Abe Wagman
New York County
Asst
Whitman Knapp
U. S. Court ‘of Appeals
Augustus Hand
John C
Fourner
Warman
Congress Upheld In Probes Of Red Ties
The Supreme Court refused a hearing for Hollywood writers John Howard Lawson and Dalton Trumbo, letting stand a ruling that Congress may compel witnesses to reveal Communist ties. In a 6 to 2 decision, the court declined to explain its reasoning, with Justices Black and Douglas calling for review. Lawson and Trumbo face jail and fines, while eight others waived jury trials after years of Communist inquiry.
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Supreme Court
Congressional
High Court
Congress
John Howard Lawson
Dalton Trumbo
Lawson
Trumbo
Justice Department
Robert W. Kenny
Los Angeles
Black
Douglas
Clark
Vinson
Reed
Frank Tushar
Jackson
Burton
Mino
Hollywood
House Un-American Activites Committee
Communist Party
Mollywood
Ring Lardner, Jr
Albert Maltz
Aivah Bessie
Samuel Ornits
Herbert Biberman
Edward Denztryk
Adrian Scott
Lester J ‘Oe
U.S. District Court
Police Probe Ordered By O Dwyer
Mayor William O Dwyer ordered an inquiry into possible police payoffs amid a Brooklyn gambling investigation. Three men held slips marked the law and ie, with confidential auto license numbers on them. Assistant district attorney Helfand noted the arrests included material witnesses in the Brooklyn probe.
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New York
William O'Dwyer
Brooklyn
Sen
William P. O'Brien
Kings County
Mexico Wins $2.74 Million EIB Loan for Coal Processing
The Export-Import Bank announced a $2,740,000 loan to Mexico for a coal mining and processing project aimed at expanding fuel production. The loan supports development activities and related industrial growth in the region.
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Washington
Mexico
A and P Denies U S Monopoly Charges
A and P denies government monopoly claims and argues the Justice Department aims to remake the entire economic structure. The firm says the suit under the Sherman Act seeks drastic legal changes, while claiming its actions have expanded competition and benefited consumers.
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AS & P
Citizenship Revocation Set Today
San Francisco longshore union leader Harry Bridges was sentenced to five years for perjury and two years for conspiracy to commit perjury at his 1945 naturalization hearing. The government moved to revoke his U S citizenship at a 10 am hearing, with appeals pending on bail and deportation prospects for Australia.
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San Francisco
Long Shore Sons
Harry Bridges
U.S
Bridges
Communist Party
Hin
Truman Calls Party Chiefs To Parley
President Truman returns from Florida and convenes Democratic leaders in Congress at the White House to press urgent concerns of his Fair Deal program. Vice President Barkley and Senate Leader Lucas will meet him amid plans to appoint a new Atomic Energy Commission chair and discuss gas rate regulation and McCarthy era Reds probes.
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Truman
Florida
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White House
Barkley
Senate
Lucas
D.-Li
National Airport
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Blair House
Ott Truman
Boca Chita
Key West
Florida Keys
Ee Cero
Ur Cungiesa
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
David E. Dillenthal
Gonzales
Chile
Independence
Santiago
Mr. Truman
McCarthy
State Department
Submarine sighting reported off California coast
A surfaced submarine was spotted about 52 miles west of San Francisco by a U.S. military pilot at 9 20 am. Vice Admiral Murray ordered an investigation by the 12th Naval District as no U S subs were confirmed in the area. Two sightings were reported Sunday near Table Bluff and the Eel River area with no submarine verification.
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San Franceisto
Navy
George D. Murray
Western Sea Frontier
12Th Naval District
U.S
Table Bluff
Cal
Eel River
Renihan
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Searchers Fail To Find Trace Of Navy Plane
Army and naval search teams scoured the Baltic coast without locating a missing U S Navy plane. Reports say three nations coordinated air and ship patrols from Wiesbaden toward Copenhagen but offered no breakthrough. Inquiries noted weather and sea conditions hampered progress and no wreckage or signals had been confirmed.
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New York Mayor Cuts Vacuum Packed Coffee Price
The New York mayor yesterday cut the price of vacuum packed coffee by a fraction of a cent per pound. Officials say the price cut is intended to boost sales and ease consumer costs amid rising coffee prices.
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New York GP
Poartese
Hugh Pricer
Roosevelt Jr Denies State Office Bid
Representative Franklin D Roosevelt Jr says he is not seeking any state office and would run for re election to Congress if nominated. He dismissed rumors of a gubernatorial bid and noted Dewey could be beaten, while GOP leaders weigh whether Dewey seeks a third term.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
Dewey
G.O.P
Madison
Rockland
Albany
William T. Pfeiffer
W. Averell Harriman
James A. Parley
Osear R. Ewing
Charles W. Fronssel
Jamaica
State Court of
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Dower
StMeplate Gop
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Dust and Snow Sweep Western Plains
The Associated Press reports fierce dust and snow storms batter the western wheatlands and northern plains. Winds above fifty miles per hour crippled parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, with blizzard-like conditions feared for future damage. Snow also hit eastern Dakotas and northern Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska, bringing heavy accumulation and disrupted travel.
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Joe
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Nebraska
Jamestean Auto Crash Claims Mrs Rose Pirenger
Mrs Rose Pirenger was killed yesterday when her automobile left the highway and overturned near Jamestean. The fatal crash report notes a single-vehicle accident with Pirenger as the sole occupant.
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Jamestean
Rose Pirenger
Opterde Jamestoan
Dewey OKs Veterans Preference Civil Service Measure
Governor Dewey signed the veterans preference plan, creating a civil service system with absolute preference and Mitchell points for disabled veterans starting Jan 1. Non-disabled veterans receive graded credits. credits are one-time, with strong entities including Governor Dewey and Mitchell amendment. A companion bill requires candidates for public office to accept or decline nominations from other parties, effective immediately.
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Albany
Dewey
Civil Service
Dewy
Queens County
Boy Survives Five Story Fall From Tenement
A five year old boy, James McRae, survived a fall from a five story tenement roof yesterday. Police say he fell onto a surrounding fire escape adjoining his home. He was rushed to Gouverneur Hospital with a suspected skull fracture and internal injuries.
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New York
James McRae
Gouverneur Hospital
India Ratifies Pact With Pakistan
The Indian Parliament ratified a new India Pakistan agreement to protect minority groups and end communal rioting. It calls for rights guarantees and action in disturbed areas, with special commissioners to investigate violations and fines for guilty parties.
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Pakistan
China
Ruasis
United Nations
T. F. Tsiang
Aj Jleher
Little Assembly
Joao Carla Muniz
Brazil
Tsang
Formora
Mohamed Hatta
United States of Indonesia
Makassar
Abdwl Anz
Washington
State Department
Tokyo
Japan
Korea
Philippines
Thailand
Burma
Indonesia
Fatimasa
Hong Kong
New Delhi
Sinzaprae
Senate Flood Control Debate Opens in Washington
The Senate opened debate on a $1.75 million package for navigation improvements and flood control nationwide. The Council of State Chambers of Commerce blasted cost underestimates in public works as records show projected costs rising from 1.68 billion to 35.25 billion, sparking charges of pork barrel tactics and lobbying influence. Senator Dunglase noted prior House approval and Senate committee additions to projects, including roads and harbor improvements.
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Senate Vesterday
Union
State Chambers of Commerce
Council
Alvin A. Burger
Corps of Enginetra
Reclamation Bureau
Xaver
Senate
Dunglae
D-11
Hoare
Senate Public Works Committee
ADRS
Winter Wheat Crop Loss Set At 121 Million Bushels
Washington reports a dry four month period cut winter wheat by 121 million bushels. Government storage and price support policies influence a potential spring crop, with forecasts of lower production and a possible market of at least one billion bushels for the coming season.
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Agnientum Department
Inin
DRS Akl
Imate Lez Ogn
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