McNamara Urges U.S. Lead in Civil Rights Fight
Senator James McNamara of Michigan urged the United States to keep leading in civil rights to counter Communist propaganda. Speaking at a Democratic rally, he warned that any lynching or discrimination harms national image and aid. The event featured national figures and a $25 plate dinner supporting a fund drive.
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Einstein the alley cat recovers after pneumonia care
Glendora California reports Einstein the alley cat recovering after two weeks with lumbar pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Victor M Bernal, the cat’s adopters, spent 150 including penicillin and oxygen tent care until a veterinarian removed the tent and declared him out of danger.
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Paris Hat Trends Blaze With Cloche And Toque Masters
In Paris the spring hat scene favors bold cloches and toques. Danish designer Svend leads a parade of puffed-up berets and arena-style carts, with Veiled flowers and wide brims dominating. Jane Blanchot and Denise Chaubaud showcase floral shapes, while St Cyr cloches resemble buckets peeking out from beneath. Colors run white to cocoa, with veiling and horsehair adding light, translucent effects.
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Three Children Die From Gas Heater Fumes in St Louis
Charles Johnson Sr returns home to find his three children dead from gas heater fumes. Rickie Lee, 2, Charles Jr., 3, and Eckstein, 1 month, perished while Mrs. Johnson, 21, is revived after being found unconscious. Gas company officials say the heater was improperly installed and not rented.
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Rickie Lee
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Wet Weather Pattern Grips Much Of The United States
The Associated Press reports broad areas face rain sleet or snow with mild winter weather in most regions. Temperatures reach into the 80s in southern Texas while the Mississippi Valley sees persistent precipitation. Flooding receded after nearly eight inches fell in Los Angeles and a fatality was reported as waters subsided.
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Hunter College Official Arrested for Theft of GI Bill Funds
Philip Steitz, 50, assistant business manager at Hunter College, was arrested in Yonkers on charges of grand larceny and making false entries. Investigators say he stole about 48000 dollars from the school's GI Bill of Rights funds over five years. Steitz, married with three children, reportedly could not live on his 6300 dollar yearly salary after 31 years with the college.
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Philip Steitz
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Steitz
Afterword of historic ties with Britain cited as freedom’s ally
A fragment recalls how eighteenth century bonds with Britain enabled later strong alliances for liberty. The passage argues that trust in these friendships should endure against any foe of individual rights and democratic ideals.
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Atlantic
Commonwealth Voices Resolve to Guard the Republic
A patriotic address urges citizens of the Commonwealth and sister states to identify and counter any influences that threaten the Republic. The speech lauds labor valor and intellect as the foundation of the nation and calls for vigilance against weakening forces.
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Union
Search Resumed For Missing B25 In California Mountains
An air ground search resumed for a missing B25 bomber reported during a rainstorm on a Goodfellow AFB flight. The plane disappeared near Norton AFB after last radio contact at 7:29 p.m. Residents heard a drone and explosion in Waterman Canyon as crews scoured the rugged San Bernardino Mountains for the crew.
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Calif
Air Force
Goodfellow Air Force Base
San Angelo
Tex
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Waterman Canyon
Bill F. Shotwell
Vancouver
Wash
Alvin P. Stearns
Gulfport
Miss
Andrew Doman Jr
Brooklyn
N. Y
Harold L. Hill
Hutchinson
Kan
Schedule Hearing On Charge Against Police Chief
Commonwealth's Atty. Wahab says a full hearing will be held Tuesday on the charge against Virginia Beach police chief Reeves E. Johnson. Silas Fletcher, ex Marine boxer, reversed earlier repudiation and testified Johnson offered him $500 to assault local weekly editor J. Willcox Dunn. Johnson was arrested January 17 on a bench warrant issued by Police Justice E. V. Greshman.
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Commonwealth
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Reeves E. Johnson
Wahab
Silas Fletcher
Boxer
Johnson
Fletcher
Princess Anne County
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