42 Die in California United DC-6 Crash Near Oakland
A United Airlines DC-6 crashed and burned about 20 miles south of Oakland killing all 42 passengers and six crew. Witnesses saw the craft plunge into rugged brush near Decoto as it prepared to land from Chicago, with no survivors reported. The Civil Aeronautics Administration noted last contact at 5:27 a m and NOAA that Oakland was the intended destination at 5:35 a m.
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Oakland
Calif
United Airlines
Decoto
Civil Aeronautics Administration
United
Niles
Here
NOAA
United Air Line
Chicago
Gommell
R. C
Cleveland
Gommel
Nancy
Richard
Rex
Carey
Ohio
Schwartz
R. L
Avon Lake
Truman Economic Blast Triggers Law Repeal Push in Congress
President Truman denounces three so called worst provisions of the new controls law and spurs rapid GOP moves to repeal. Senators Ferguson Nixon and Welker unveiled bills while the Banking Committee planned hearings on repeal as Moody and Sparkman weighed prospects for action before adjournment.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Ferguson
Mich
Nixon
Calif
Welker
Idaho
Senate Banking Committee
Moody
D-Mich
Sparkman
D-Ala
Banking Committee
Maybank
D-Sc
Mr. Truman
Senate
House
Capehart
R-Ind
Hugh Butler
R-Neb
Hope
Herlong
D-Fla
Korea
America
Inflation threat cited by DiSalle at Indiana conference
Michael DiSalle, OPS director, warned at a 15 state Democratic gathering in French Lick that without direct price controls the U.S. faces severe inflation. He attributed rising spending and expansion to a future spiral and said defense outlays will stay high, delaying production relief for 18 months to two years.
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French Lick
Ind
America
Michael DiSalle
OPS
DiSalle
Welles and Currie to Testify on Communist Influence
Senator Ferguson of Michigan urged that Lauchlin Currie and Sumner Welles be called as witnesses in the Senate investigation into communist influence on U S foreign policy. The internal security subcommittee, which heard Currie and Welles, may also hear from Louis Budenz, a former communist, about them.
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Washington
Ferguson
R-Mich
Lauchlin Currie
Sumner Welles
Senate
U. S
Internal Security Subcommittee
Currie
Roosevelt
Welles
Louis Budenz
UN Commander Warns of Resumed Fighting If Talks Fail
UN ground commander Gen James A Van Fleet warned that if truce negotiations collapse UN forces would fight with renewed vigor. A new communists message hinted at resuming talks, while UN officers pursued a path to keep the Kaesong armistice talks alive amid charges of a provocation by Allied bombing.
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Yanggu
Korea
Kanesong
Kaesong
Munsan
Tokyo
United Nations
James A. van Fleet
Eighth Army
Kim Il Sung
Peng Teh Huai
Matthew B. Ridgway
Truman
Ridgway
Kim
Peng
New York
UN Assembly
Paris
UN Command
Five Deaths At Home Under Probe In Ohio Facility
Five patients at the Central Ohio Home for Alcoholics near Columbus died in four months. Authorities removed operator Art Eisel and questioned physicians who signed death certificates. Drugs including chloral hydrate were found. officials move patients and confiscate bottles.
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Columbus
Ohio
Donald E. Cook
Art Eisel
13Th and
Summit
Carl E. Tetirick
John Richardson
M. Nile Ford
State Pharmacy Board
Jack Braunstein
W. G. Conrad
Lowell Sheets
Eisel
Albert Cook
Tax Boosting Proposal Is Due Today
The Senate Finance Committee plans to unveil a rewritten plan to raise personal income taxes. Initial tentative adoption suggested relief, but new tables showing impact across income levels indicated more tax for many couples in the 5000 to 15000 net income range. Chairman George of Georgia noted action was expected today, delaying finalizing the House aligned revenue-boosting measure.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
George
D-Ga
Foley Substitute Named Columbus Acting Registrar
For 20 days America W. Miniani will assume the duties of Robert E. Foley suspended registrar for the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Columbus.
Ohio State Fair Opens As Eight Day Run Clears Records
The 101 year old Ohio State Fair opened at 6 a.m. with plans to surpass last year’s attendance near 363 thousand. Officials expect crowds approaching 500 thousand across eight days despite a 75 cent admission and no extra exhibit space. Highlights include racing purses totaling 37 500 and daily events from Armed Forces Day to Flying Farmers. Governors and fair officials attend opening ceremonies.
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Columbus
Ohio
Waneger
Howard S. Foust
Foust
Armed Forces
Youth and Safety
Northern Ohio
Director of Agriculture
Frank J. Lausche
Fair
Dam Bursts Crowns 50 In Mexico
In Mexico the Cardenas dam broke after heavy rain from a hurricane, feared dead totals reaching fifty. The flood destroyed a village and damaged rail lines, with 27 bodies recovered and relief efforts under way as Tampico and surrounding areas face rising river levels and curfews. Troops patrolled streets to prevent looting.
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Mexico City
Cardenas
Here
Jamaica
Gulf of Mexico
Oid
Tampico
Boate
Associated Press
Robert F. Allen
Panuco
Tamesi
Ohio Power Hearing Set in Union Strike Case
Common Pleas Judge Clarence J. Crossland set August 28 for a hearing on contempt charges against Local 138 CIO Utility Workers of America tied to the Ohio Power Co. strike. FBI and sheriff probe an explosion that damaged a 100 foot power line tower at Cannesville. Judge Crossland will hear contempt charges for violating a picketing order. Ohio Supreme Court cleared Crossland of prejudice.
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Zanesville
Common Pleas
Clarence J. Crossland
Ohio Power Co
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sheriff's Office
Cannesville
Crossland
CIO Utility Workers of America
Ohio Supreme Court
Joseph Hartman
Police Trap Escapee In Girl Friend's Flat
Cleveland detectives with drawn revolvers captured escaped convict Meneth B. Factor, 41, entering his girlfriend's fashionable apartment after fleeing Wheaton Illinois jail with three others. Factor carried a loaded gun but did not use it.
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Cleveland
Menneth B. Factor
Ralph Walchek
James Hepps
Factor
Wheaton
Ill
James McArthur
Ohio Northern Dean Dr Louis Otte Dies at 47
Dr Louis E Otte 47 dean of Ohio Northern University Ada since 1948 died in University Hospital Columbus He was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and formerly dean of men at Kansas Wesleyan University
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Columbus
Louis E. Otte
Ohio Northern University
Ada
University Hospital
Ohio Wesleyan University
Kansas ‘Wesleyan University
Britain Blames Marxist Leninist Theory For Iran Oil Talks
London reports Britain's Richard Stokes pins Tehran stalemate on behind the scenes Marxist Leninist nationalization ideas. He notes necessary Iranian guarantees for British staff at Abadan before talks reopen, while Britain prepares ICJ appeal and protections for hundreds of Britons.
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London
Richard Stokes
Britain
Tehran
Stokes
International Court of Justice
Hague
Netherlands
Iran
Abadan
Clement Attlee
Mohammed Mossadegh
Foreign Office
Newton Baker's Widow Dies in Shaker Heights
Eliza beth L. Baker widow of Newton D. Baker died at her Shaker Heights home after a long illness. Her husband served as Secretary of War during World War I under President Wilson and earlier was mayor.
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Cleveland
Elizabeth L. Baker
Newton D. Baker
Shaker Heights
Woodrow Wilson
Eight Reservists Die in Navy Plane Crash Near Atlanta
A Navy Catalina flying boat crashed off a runway near Atlanta killing eight reservists, four officers and four enlisted men, who were on two weeks of active duty at the Howie Air Station.
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Atlanta
Iead
Howe Air Station
Lausche Deal May Scramble Ohio Politics
Washington report says Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche could be named baseball commissioner. That choice might trigger a scramble among Democratic candidates for senator and governor in 1952, with potential deals involving Michael V. DiSalle and Wayne L. Hays.
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Ohio
Washington
Frank J. Lausche
Senate
John W. Bricker
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