Former State Dept Man Faces Treason Trial by Army
Herbert John Burgman, 52, a Hokah Minnesota native and former clerical economist in the U S embassy Berlin, was arrested in Germany on treason charges for wartime collaboration with the Nazis. He reportedly stayed in Germany after 1941 and worked for German radio broadcasting to American troops.
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Washington
Justice Department
Germany
State Department
Herbert John Burgman
Hokah
Minn
U. S
Berlin
United States
Burgman
Weakness and low blood strength warning ad
A period ad urging readers to check blood strength when pale skin and fatigue appear. It claims SSS Tonic builds up low blood strength from non organic nutritional anemia, improves digestion and appetite, boosts energy, and promotes healthier skin color with vigorous daily life. Millions of bottles sold. Get a tile from your drug store.
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SSS Tonic
Postwar treason indictments abroad and in the United States
The report lists 24 indicted for treason in World War II with 14 convictions, including one death penalty. Ezra Pound is confined for incompetence to stand trial, while Mildred Sisk and Martin Mouti face upcoming federal trials in January. Two defendants died in Germany, several cases dismissed, and others await trial as investigations continue.
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U. S
Germany
Ezra Pound
Tomoyo Kawakita
Japan
Los Angles
Mildred E. Sisk
Mildred E. Gillars
Sally
Radio Berlin
RAF Pilot Admits Crossing Into Israel Before Being Shot Down
London born RAF pilot Frank Close, 27, said his Spitfire crossed from Egypt into Israeli territory when hit by Jewish ground fire during a raid over Rafa in the Negev. He spoke from a Jewish hospital near Tel Aviv after a parachute landing, noting he knew the border by landmarks but could not confirm if his leader realized they crossed.
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Rafa
Negev Desert
Toady
Egypt
Frank Close
London
Suez Canal
Lore
Storeroom bid tops $3600 in W Strasburg auction
Roy Griffey of Strasburg emerged as high bidder for the former Charles C Hottel storeroom and dwelling on Capon Road in West Strasburg with a top offer of 3600 dollars at the auction.
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Roy Griffey
Strasburg
Charles C. Hottel
Capon Road
W. Strasburg
Labor Welfare Bills Due for Quick Action
A prominent Democrat predicted three major labor and social welfare bills will pass Congress in 6 to 7 weeks. The plan includes repeal of Taft Hartley and a new labor act, a 75 cent minimum wage, and federal education aid to build schools and pay teachers in poorer districts. Rep. Lesinski and colleagues say hearings will start quickly under White House pressure.
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Capital Hill
Congress
White House
Truman
Lesinski
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Labor Committee
T H
House
Georgia May Bring Poll Tax Back
Gov. Herman Talmadge proposed a complete revision of Georgia voter laws including a $1 registration fee and a two year re registration cycle. The plan would erase a 1.2 million voter list and require new registration while restoring a poll tax in effect and adding literacy explanations for all voters.
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Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Ellis Arnall
House of Representatives
Talmadge
Church Members Seek Jury Trial Against Glendale Pastor
Los Angeles January report says Dr J Whitcomb Brougher Jr pastor of Glendale First Baptist faces misconduct charges with women members. Plaintiffs Sadie Williams and Fletcher Maxwell urge church hearing or jury trial, naming deacons trustees and deaconesses in the suit.
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Los Angeles
J. Whitcomb Brougher Jr
Glendale
Calif
First Baptist Church
Sadie Williams
Fletcher Edgar Maxwell
Truman Pay Rise Bill Advances Toward Senate Vote
A bill to grant President Truman a $25,000 salary increase plus additional expense funds moved quickly toward Senate approval after a 10 to 1 vote in the Senate civil service committee. Backers push to pass before inauguration day January 20 to allow Mr Truman to benefit, since the Constitution bars raises during a president’s term.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Senate Civil Service Committee
Johnston
D-Sc
Compromise Reaches Pittsylvania Sheriff 1949 Salary Difference
In Chatham Virginia the State Compensation Board and Sheriff Dabney K Hall of Pittsylvania County settle the 1949 salary and expense issue. The board approves 4280 dollars additional salary and expense for the sheriff's office, including pay for an extra deputy, far from Hall's 11000 dollar request.
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Chatham
State Compensation Board
Pittsylvania County
Dabney K. Hall
Hall
Peterson
E Puffinburger 82 Dies in Gerrardstown West Virginia
Elizah Puffinburger age 82 of Angers Store West Virginia died last night at a daughter's home in Gerrardstown. He was a farmer and Salem Methodist member. Survived by many children including Edith at home and several others in Martinsburg Winchester and Gerrardstown. Funeral services set for Friday at Mrs Graham's home 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Salem Methodist Church with his sons as pallbearers.
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Elizah Puffinburger
Angers Store
W. Va
Granville Graham
Gerrardstown
Zacharia
Elizabeth Shade Puffinburger
Salem Methodist Church
Graham
Edith
William Henshaw
Martinsburg
Harry Fout
Gainesboro
Farmhouse Bathrooms Grow Dramatically 1940 to 1947
Between 1940 and 1947 the count of U.S. farm houses with modern bathrooms more than doubled. The rise reflects postwar improvements in rural housing.
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U. S
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