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March 8, 1949

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Headlines from March 8, 1949

Five Top Detectives in Shake-Up; New Drive on Pier Rackets Seen; PIER CRIME TARGET OF POLICE SHAKE-UP

By Joseph C. Ingraham

Police Dept shifts 5 top detectives in move to check waterfront crime and rackets

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Representative Sol Bloom Dies of Heart Attack at 78; New York Congressman Since 1923 Was Head of Foreign Affairs Unit SOL BLOOM DEAD OF HEART ATTACK

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

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JURY EXAMINATION IN RED TRIAL BEGUN; COURT IS PICKETED; Judge Questions and Excuses First Three of Panel, Which Includes Women, Negroes DISMISSAL PLEA IS DENIED Defense Presents 22 Motions in Day -- Medina Limits Its Challenges to 10 JURY EXAMINATION IN RED TRIAL BEGUN

By Russell Porter

Medina begins exam of prospective jurors; defense attys file 22 motions in day; Medina denies motions for case dismissal on grounds, of Truman attack on Foster and Dennis, on other persons prejudicial statements, on const grounds, on grounds of pub hysteria; takes under advisement motion to adjourn ct to permit defendant Councilman Davis to attend NYC City Council meeting; Communists and sympathizers demonstrate outside ct house

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SENATE BODY VOTES $5,580,000,000 AID; ECA REQUEST UNCUT; Committee Action Unanimous -- But Vandenberg, George May Seek Slash Later COMMODITY DROP VIEWED Shipping Clause Compromise Put Into Bill -- Curb on Help to Netherlands Rejected ECA BILL CLEARED BY SENATE GROUP

By Felix Belair Jr.special To the New York Times

US Sen com backs US ships cargo share of at least 50% when ships are available at market rates; approves bill giving ECA power to set uniform rates for gift pkgs from US private agencies

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Supreme Court Holds States Can Regulate Union Security; UNION SECURITY PUT UP TO STATES

By the Associated Press

Rules states may regulate union security pacts, Algoma Plywood Co case

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1949Teofilo Cubillas, Peruvian footballer^[†]

Teófilo Juan Cubillas Arizaga is a Peruvian former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is considered Peru's greatest ever player and one of the best in the history of South America. In an IFFHS poll he was selected as the best Peruvian player in history and was also included in the world's Top 50 of the 20th century. At the 1970 FIFA World Cup, Pelé acknowledged Cubillas, referring to him as his successor. Cubillas was renowned for his technique, shooting ability and free kick ability.

Headlines from March 8, 1949

Five Top Detectives in Shake-Up; New Drive on Pier Rackets Seen; PIER CRIME TARGET OF POLICE SHAKE-UP

Representative Sol Bloom Dies of Heart Attack at 78; New York Congressman Since 1923 Was Head of Foreign Affairs Unit SOL BLOOM DEAD OF HEART ATTACK

JURY EXAMINATION IN RED TRIAL BEGUN; COURT IS PICKETED; Judge Questions and Excuses First Three of Panel, Which Includes Women, Negroes DISMISSAL PLEA IS DENIED Defense Presents 22 Motions in Day -- Medina Limits Its Challenges to 10 JURY EXAMINATION IN RED TRIAL BEGUN

SENATE BODY VOTES $5,580,000,000 AID; ECA REQUEST UNCUT; Committee Action Unanimous -- But Vandenberg, George May Seek Slash Later COMMODITY DROP VIEWED Shipping Clause Compromise Put Into Bill -- Curb on Help to Netherlands Rejected ECA BILL CLEARED BY SENATE GROUP

Supreme Court Holds States Can Regulate Union Security; UNION SECURITY PUT UP TO STATES

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