Eight Top Red Chiefs in U S Post $30 000 Bail
Eight Communist leaders indicted on charges of plotting violent overthrow surrendered in federal court. John Gates appeared and claimed a clear conscience as bail totaling 30 000 dollars was posted for six in bonds. Foster Dennis Williamson Stachel Davis Winston Winters and Winters faced arrest in New York and Detroit with warrants out for others.
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U. S
John Gates
Daily Worker
Communist Party
Party High Command
William Z. Foster
Detroit
Gates
U. S. Treasury
Robert W. Dunn
Civil Rights Congress
Vincent L. Leibell
Foster
Eugene Dennis
John Williamson
National Labor
Jacob Stachel
New York City
Benjamin J. Davis
Henry Winston
Carl Winters
Michigan
BC Salmon Tops Canadian Fisheries Value List
The salmon of British Columbia is the most valuable product of Canadian fisheries, with lobster second, cod third, halibut fourth, and herring fifth.
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British Columbia
Gov Tuck creates new Virginia division of personnel
Gov. Tuck established a state division of personnel by executive order and named Harris Hart its first director. The move separates personnel from the budget office under a reorganization that also aims to establish a department of professional and occupational registration soon. Hart previously ran the personnel unit as assistant to the budget director.
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Tuck
Harris Hart
State Budget Office
Department of Professional and Occupational
Hart
J. H. Bradford
Budget Office
Governor
Charles J. Duke Jr
Duke
Burk e and Berry pursue dispute over mule and visit to Mayhews
Mrs Burke and Berry clashed over a mule loan on April 19 with Berry returning to her home and later claiming anger. They visited Paddy Runbridge and the Mayhew residence where Berry sat by Anna Orndorff, and Mrs Burke allegedly struck and pulled hair after accusing him of telling a story. Under cross examination, Mrs Mayhew described a peaceful departure.
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Anna
Elsworth
Charles Orndorff
Berry
Anna Orndorff
Washington
Elsworth Orndorf
Materials Used in Indian Baby Cradles Across Tribes
Indian cradles vary in form and decoration by tribe. Cradles are made from bark skin lattice beard dugout matting basket hurdle and hammock reflecting local resources and techniques.
George Pollard Funeral at Boyce
George Washington Pollard 60 died near Williamson West Virginia last Thursday with body found beside a railroad track. Services at Zi on Baptist Church Boyce with Rev Joe Murray officiating and burial in Love and Charity Cemetery Millwood. Survived by two daughters three sons and many relatives.
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George Washington Pollard
Williamson
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Noah Johnson
Scottie Banister
Willie Harris
Clarke County
Pollard
Stephen
Lottie Jackson Pollard
Pagebrook Farm
Kenneth Gilpin
Kentucky
Dorothy Pollard
Berwin
Mary L. Napper
Phillip
George
David Pollard
Brooklyn
N. Y
Annie Felts
Origin of the O sign made with thumb and finger
The O sign formed by touching the thumb to the index finger traces to various origins. It has been linked to meditation, a gesture for zero or wholeness in some cultures, and a simple sign used in photography or for emphasis. Its exact historical origin remains debated among researchers.
Gesture of Approval Through Ages Traced by Scholars
The Smithsonian notes a long history for the OK sign and similar gestures. Quintilian described a thumb and finger gesture in ancient Rome to signal approval, while Neapolitans in the 19th century used a related form to mean good. The exact development of this gesture remains unknown.
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E. P. de
Smithsonian Institution
Quintilian
Livy
Truman to address Congress on anti inflation bill and education aid
President Truman will speak at a joint session of Congress Tuesday at 11 a.m. to press an anti inflation bill and other measures. He will seek federal education grants of 300 million annually and raise the minimum wage to at least 75 cents per hour. He plans to discuss displaced persons policy with General Clay and urged action on a quick GOP program.
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Berlin Crisis Moves Away From Force to Diplomacy
As rumors of imminent war swirl, New England Senator Brewster warns Congress is inappropriate for shaping policy. House Foreign Affairs Chair Eaton urges Truman to disclose near term danger of a shooting war with Russia. Berlin crisis shifts from armed approaches to diplomatic efforts with Allied forces conducting bombing training over Heligoland.
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Heligoland
Timber Ridge Church Honors 50-Year Members
Twenty-two members of Timber Ridge Christian Church were honored as 50-year members at a special service. They received corsages or lapel rosebuds, were seated with white ribbon roping, and each was presented a certificate of recognition by Rev. Roy D. Coulter.
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Roy D. Coulter
Carl Anderson
Roy A. Larrick
Valley Conference
Sallie Brill
Belle Line
Minnie Muse
Minnie Oates
Maggie Spaid
Lizzie Brill
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Vernie Arnold
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Martha Shaftenaker
Allie Nelson
Christine Seldon
Jannie Johnson
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Laura Morris
A. T. Brill
A.C. Oates
F. J. Seldon
Bradley Johnson
Jet Fighters Reach England After Ocean Hop
Sixteen U S F-80 fighter planes completed today the first jet propelled air crossing of the Atlantic from the United States. They landed at this RAF field after a leisurely flight tailwind and smooth seas.
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Odiham, Eng
Atlantic
United States
Raf
Aircraft formations begin long flight from Selfridge Field
The unit started an 11 day and 3725 mile mission from Selfridge Field Michigan. Flights included two B-29s two C-54s a B-17 and a C-47 with equipment. A ground crew of 20 officers and 56 enlisted men accompanied the planes. They will stay in England two days before heading to Germany for tactical training with the U S European Air Force.
Asbestos Production Shares Highlight Global Output
A report notes that the world produces most of the asbestos while the United States accounts for less than five percent. This contrast underscores the uneven distribution of asbestos manufacturing across nations.
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