130 Mile Hurricane Strikes Mexico Tonight
A 130 mph hurricane is forecast to hit the Mexican mainland between Nautla and Tuxpan this evening, after crossing Jamaica and the Caribbean. The storm, nicknamed Charlie, has already killed 155 in Jamaica and caused $56 million in damage while moving toward the Gulf coast. Coastal regions from Tam pico to the Texas border could feel squalls and high seas, with ships urged to stay in port until dangers pass.
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Negotiator Withdraws British Oil Settlement Offer
TEHRAN AP Britain’s chief negotiator Richard R Stokes withdrew the British settlement proposal in the Iran oil talks after a discussion with Premier Mossadegh The move follows Harriman’s private talks and signals a potential breakdown of the Anglo Iranian negotiations over nationalization of the oil industry.
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Chiang Fires Two Officials Now in U S
Chiang Kai-shek’s government in Formosa fired two senior officials in the United States and ordered them home. Generallisimo Chiang suspended Lt. Gen. Mao Pang-chu as deputy commander of the Chinese Nationalist Air Force and UN Military Staff Committee delegate for dereliction of duties and missing $19,440,000. Col. Hsiang Weih-Suan, Mao’s executive assistant, was also dismissed and charged with dereliction and suspected of being a communist agent. Both were unlikely to return voluntarily to Formosa.
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Senate Passes Supplemental Money Bill for Defense
The House sent to the Senate a 1 586 387 316 dollar supplemental funding bill cutting civil defense funds by 88 percent while leaving most defense agencies intact. The total is about one third below Truman’s request to finance multiple agencies for the new fiscal year. Interior Agriculture Labor Justice FCC and GSA funds were reduced though stockpile Atomic Energy Commission Selective Service and others remained funded.
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Truman Joined Lobby Fight Over Voice of America Funds
Senator McCarran accuses President Truman of joining a lobby to restore Voice of America funding. Truman testified that state radio helped expose the Soviet Union, requesting $115 million, down to $56 million by subcommittee. Fulbright urged boosting funds if panel fails to raise propaganda support.
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Dewey predicts two-year peace effort by the Soviets
Gov Thomas E Dewey arrived in Seattle after a seven week tour of the Orient and said Russia will likely pursue a two year peace offensive to gain time for expanding in Asia and for picking daisies. He described the long range Soviet aim as expansionist and peaceful in tone.
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Winners announced in women's air races
Detroit awarded Claire MecMillen of Santa Ana California the fifth annual All Women Transcontinental Race and Marguerite Carson of Ottawa Ontario won the All Women s International Race in Windsor Ontario.
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Rail director dies in Chicago after short illness
Howell B. Erminger Jr., 69, senior director of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, died today in Chicago after a brief illness. He had served the railway for many years and was known for his leadership in operations and safety. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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ROK Troops Stage Attack North of Yanggu
South Korean forces attacked ridges north of Yanggu with heavy artillery but gained little overall. Reports say one hill was seized while two others fell to Red counterattacks, as battles raged across the area near Kansong with communists massing north of the line.
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Senator Warns of Government by a Chosen Few
Chicago report quotes Senator Kem of Missouri warning that the United States is drifting toward a dangerous government by a chosen few. He contends the majority violently opposes permitting any one man or small group to decide who will die in war, citing Dean Acheson as part of the opposition.
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81 Cadets Leave The Point After Cheating Allegations
WEST POINT N Y The last of about 90 accused cadets are expected to depart the academy in the next few days. Yesterday 81 cadets had already left, the number ousted for cheating at the academy reaching that total.
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Senate to Probe Report of Spy Ring Linking Pearl Harbor
Senate investigators vow full inquiry into a wartime spy ring story tied to Moscow and Pearl Harbor. Mitsusada Yoshikawa testified that Richard Sorge and others named U S associates and pressed Japan to strike the United States, Britain, France, and the Netherlands while arguing against attacking Russia. Sorge’s capture in 1941 is cited as context for the alleged mission and its influence on Japanese war plans.
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Labor Blasts Taft Signaling 1952 Presidential Rift
Washington reports new blasts at Senator Taft and the Taft Hartley act as AFL leaders hint at backing a Democratic candidate in 1952. AFL President William Green links Taft Hartley to communism, says the act insults workers. Dan Tobin predicts Taft and Truman as party nominees. Taft tours New England as Green labels Congress weak against communism.
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Mediator Intervenes in Glass Workers Wage Dispute
A federal mediator was called to help settle a wage dispute affecting 16,000 glass workers. The breakdown in contract talks occurred between the AFL United Steelworkers? No, the AFL affiliated American Flint and Glass Workers Union of North America and the National Association of Pressed and Brown Glassware. The negotiations cover plants across New Jersey New York Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Indiana Illinois and California.
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Inmates Enter Second Week of Sit Down Strike
Salem, Oregon state penitentiary inmates enter a second week of protest with about 1300 prisoners reportedly on hunger strike after Warden George Alexander halted meals as a reprisal for a fight incident. Most workers, solitary, and hospital inmates receive food while women prisoners abstain. A search for 30 missing knives at the cannery continues as tensions rise.
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Asphalt or concrete for Ohio turnpike debated
The Ohio Turnpike Commission heard both sides on paving the proposed turnpike with concrete or asphalt. Chairman James W. Shacknessy aims for a decision by the Sept. 4 meeting. State Highway Director T. J. Kauer backed concrete, but the panel chose to hear from both industries before ruling.
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Waxey Gordon Ill in New York Federal Jail
New York report that Waxey Gordon a 63 year old former prohibition era beer baron lies very ill in a federal jail with the likelihood of remaining imprisoned. He is held on narcotics charges and will be turned over to New York state for prosecution on dope charges. If convicted by the state he could face life as a fourth offender under state law.
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Waxey Gordon
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Reverend John White Dies in Glasgow Heart Attack
The right Reverend John White, long the recognized leader of the Church of Scotland, died last night in Glasgow from a heart attack. His death ends a storied tenure guiding the church and its congregations across Scotland.
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Reds Keep Up Anti U S Line in Korea Truce Talks
In Munsan Korea a joint Allied communist subcommittee held its fifth session amid intensified communist protests and anti American propaganda. Peiping radio claimed a Chinese soldier was killed in the Kaesong neutral zone, sparking anger toward American imperialism. The UN denied the killing, suggesting guerrilla action. The talks focused on a military dividing line for a cease fire with no progress reported. UN spokesman Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols called the communist stance adamant and immune to logic during subcommittee discussions. Vice Admiral Joy rejected charges of UN ambushes in the neutrality zone and pledged full response after a complete investigation.
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Union Caravan Blamed For Destruction at Mine
Officials say a union caravan caused between 2000 and 3000 dollars in damage at the Broken Arc Mine during a demonstration. Judge James E. Kinnison ordered arrest of organizers Steve Kubic and George Waters for contempt and issued a four-person picket injunction. Kubic and Waters were jailed in Jackson County with no bail.
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Waters
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Flaming Jet Hits Truck Killing Crew at Fort Dix
A T-33 trainer crash near McGuire Air Base at Fort Dix N J killed thirteen soldiers including 22 year old twins Pvt George W Poole and Pvt Robert W Poole and wounded twenty one others. The 54 man detail had just finished laying communications lines when the jet plunged into a group of troops.
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Hazel Poole
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Bertram Brinley
26Th Field Artillery
Bond Accepted for Red Leader Amid Deportation Case
Federal Judge Edward Wein filed that the government abused discretion by refusing a $5000 bail from a bondsman tied to a subversive group. Alexander Bittelman, 61, of Croton-on-Hudson, awaits deportation and is among 17 second string Red leaders indicted for conspiracy to overthrow the U S government. Rudolph Politzer had sought the same bail, rejected by the Immigration Service, due to ties to a subversive affiliate of the International Workers Order.
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Edward W. Weinfeld
Alexander Bittelman
Bittelman
Croton-on-Hudson
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U. S
Rudolph Politzer
U. S. Immigration Service
Politzer
International Workers Order
Ohio Power Co Talks To Resume Thursday
Federal conciliators said talks will resume Thursday in the 30 day old Ohio Power Co strike. Nearly 1000 workers in Ohio and West Virginia walked out over a wage dispute with the company. A conciliation service spokesman said both sides will study new proposals before Thursday.
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West Virginia
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Weather Outlook for Columbus Five-Day Trend
Temperatures will average 3-6 degrees below normal for the next five days. Normal maximum 77-79 and minimum 56-58. Cool Wednesday with a rising trend Thursday and Friday, then cooler again over the weekend.
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Merchant Getting Tough on Burglars
EAST LIVERPOOL OHIO Riverfront coal merchant Howard E. Parson adopted a hard line after his market was robbed for the 25th time. He bought a police dog and began installing metal bars on windows of his front office. He reported $600 to $800 missing from a night depository left on a desk.
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Howard E. Parson
Ohio Rivere
Thirteen Italian towns hit by water shutoff theft
In Naples area thirteen communities lose water after vandals broke a water main while attempting to steal iron piping. Police say the incident disruption spans multiple municipalities and local crews work to restore supply.
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