Fourteen Communists jailed under Smith Act in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a federal judge sentenced fourteen leading Communists to maximum five years in prison and a ten thousand dollar fine each for conspiracy against the United States. Frank Spector, 87, described as a founding member, led a list of defendants who appealed the verdict. All declared innocence as they accepted sentences.
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Frank Spector
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Ben Dohs
Ernest Otto Fox
Rose Chernin Kusnitz
Carl Rude Lamert
Albert Jason
Mickey) Lima
al Richmond
Loretta Starvus
Stack
Henry Steinberg
Oleta ‘O'Connor
Indians Take Lead in Smoki Ceremonials in Prescott
In Prescott the Smoki ceremonials move to Indian led participation for the first time. The day features a downtown plaza parade at 2 pm and a public concert until 5 pm. About 5,000 people are expected at the Yavapai county fair grounds at 8 pm for the main ceremonies by the renowned Colorado Indian reservation band.
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Prescott
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Ike Studies Foreign Plank in Campaign Deliberations
Washington reports detail Eisenhower and Nixon debating a foreign policy plank during a Denver gathering with Republican leadership. Stevenson aides map Southern outreach while Harriman and Dubinsky back the Democratic ticket. Farmers and farm programs loom as key issues for both parties.
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New York State
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Ational
Minnesota
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Truman
Douglas Schools Drop Negro Segregation
The Douglas school board will abandon segregation of Negro students this fall. Fifth Street Elementary, the city’s only remaining school for Negro children, will not reopen. its 22 pupils and two teachers will be absorbed by other schools. Hollice E. Stevens, superintendent of schools, said the change brings annual savings of 9,000 dollars. The vacated buildings will likely be used for storage.
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VFW Hall Protest Sparks Hall Use Clash During Encampment
VFW members at their 53rd national encampment protested the hall hosting a group raising funds for a Communist leaders organization. Officials from seven states plan an emergency cattle feed program funded by federal and housing agencies to aid drought hit Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Veterans of" Foreign Wars Today
Washington
Agriculture Department
Tennessee
Kentucky
VFW
Frank C. Hilton
South
Hilton
Civil Rights Congress
al Thatcher
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Red Activity Spurs Alarm at Civic Forum Over Rights Debate
The enraged commander warns opponents seek a platform and issue while denying discrimination in auditorium rentals. Veterans attend as the Civil Rights Congress uses the hall to raise funds and nominate leaders including James Cochran and Wayne Richards for top offices.
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Bishopville
S. C
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Assembly
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California
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Calabasas
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Globe
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Hilton
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Arkansas City
Kas
Merton B. Tice
Mitchell
RB. Handy Jr
Kansas City
Timothy J. Murphy
Johnstone Beech
Deansville
Tex
Rener
Mortgages Jump 100 Percent in July
Mortgages in Pim county real estate surged over 100 percent in July compared to a year earlier. The Realty Financing Review from Tucson Title Insurance Co. shows July mortgage totals at $6,368,488 versus $3,166,358 last year. Recordings reached 1,128 deeds, 941 mortgages and 2,929 other instruments, totaling 4,998 versus 3,322 a year ago. Real estate sales value determined by revenue stamps and mortgages totaled $5,345,517 for July, up from $4,238,543 a year prior.
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Tucson Title Insurance Co
Tucson Rally Citizen Body Identified Lying On Tracks Near Tacna
Police identify the man found on railroad tracks near Tacna as 30 year old Bill Gibbs Koch of Oklahoma. Identification by fingerprints confirms Koch was a former serviceman.
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Here
Bill Gibbs Koch
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