Lovett Recounts Patterson Note In War Production Contract Probe
Senate War Investigating Committee heard Lovett read a Patterson memo about not diverting non strategic materials to Hughes Kaiser flying boat plans. The 1942 contract awarded by WPB for three 200 ton craft was later reduced. Kaiser later withdrew as Hughes continued the project.
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Lovett
Patterson
Nelson
Washington
Joint
Army-Navy) Chiefs of Staff
Senate
Hughes-Kaiser
Robert A. Lovett
Senate War Investigating Committee
Army
Navy
Robert P. Patterson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Air
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Henry J. Kaiser
Howard Hughes
WPB
Kaiser-Hughes Company
Ferguson
R-Mich
War Department
Kaiser
John Meyer
Hughes
Paris
Meyer
Senators
Hollywood
Hughes - Kaiser
Booby Trap Blasts Bodies In Palestine
In Jerusalem two British sergeants were found hanged from eucalyptus trees and blown apart by a booby trap after Irgun announced their execution in reprisal for jailed Irgunists. A Grenadier guard was wounded and AP photographer James Pringle and correspondent Carter L. Davidson were injured as soldiers investigated.
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Jerusalem
Irgun
Zvai Leumi
Jewish Settlement
Clifford Martin
Grenadier
James Pringle
Carter L. Davidson
Associated Press
Planes Begin One Stop Flight to Capitol Showing U S A F Might
Eight long distance planes took off on a one stop flight from Tokyo to Washington for Army Air Force Day. The formation will stop in Anchorage Alaska before continuing to the capital, showcasing air power.
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Tokyo-to-Capitol
Tokyo
Washington
U. S
Army Air Force
Anchorage
Alaska
Dutch Grant New Island Control Plan
The Indonesian Republican Army claimed to be marching on Batavia and reoccupying Tangerang Serpong and Tjimene on a semicircle near the Dutch capital. Dutch authorities announced autonomous status for Bangka Billiton and Riouw Archipelago within a planned United States of Indonesia, with democratic councils to reflect new relations.
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Batavia
Java
Tangerang
Serpong
Tjimene
Netherlands
Bangka
Billiton
Riouw Archipel
United States
Indonesia
Messenger carriers tour Washington to Annapolis visit
Twenty nine youths on a Diplomat Limited itinerary toured Mount Vernon Arlington National Cemetery and major D C landmarks yesterday. They are healthy and will travel to Athens arriving 4 32 a m Friday after a Bureau of Engraving stop and a Naval Academy visit today.
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Washington
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Bureau of Engraving
Fred W. Weber
Diplomat Limited
Athens
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
Arlington National Cemetery
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
National Museum
Ambassador Hotel
Mother Fatally Injured In Newark Crash
Mrs. Robert Bentz, 38, mother of three, was fatally injured when a car left the road and struck a tree near Newark before overturning last night.
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Newark
Robert Bentz
Here
Shimer Ends Fight To Stay At Marietta
Dr William Shimer bowed out amid board pressure at Marietta College after a July 18 demand for resignation. He asked faculty and students to cease efforts on his behalf following a four hour hearing. The trustees cited his separation and remarriage in the continuing dispute.
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Board of Trustees
Dr. Shimer
Shimer
Phillips
600 Pairs of Twins to Be Tested in Columbus
Ohio State University geneticist Prof. David C. Rife announced that 600 pairs of twins are expected in Columbus for the International Twins Association convention August 8 to 10. The tests aim to study heredity versus environment in shaping human traits, with data collected by Rife and his team.
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Columbus
International Twins Association
David C. Rife
Ohio State University
Rife
Maximum Coal Output Attainable Without Safety Sacrifice
Captain N H Collisson, coal mines administrator, says mines can reach top output without sacrificing safety. In a report to Interior Secretary Krug on July 1946 to June 1947 operations, he urges stronger safety compliance led by United Mine Workers and ongoing FDA style reforms to the Mine Safety Code and rock dusting and diesel use in gassy mines. He notes 3,058 inspections during government possession and highlights 620.751 million tons produced, near 1943–44 levels.
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Washington
N. H. Collisson
Secretary of the Interior Krug
Collission
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Bureau of Mines
Collisson
Coal Mines Administration
Taft Seeks Clear Win Before 1948 Run
Columbus reports Senator Taft aims for a solid chance to win before declaring his candidacy for the 1948 Republican presidential nomination. A GOP rally and statewide endorsements were anticipated, with Taft outlining the party’s record and delaying a definite decision until later. Dudley D. King, 23, died in Canton after being thrown from a motorcycle into a ditch.
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Columbus
Taft
Canton
Dudley D. King
State Highway Patrol
French Assembly Urges British Welcome For Shipbound Jews
The French National Assembly unanimously approved a resolution urging Paris to press Britain for a speedy humane solution for 4500 Jewish refugees aboard three British transports off France. Shipbound Jews show restlessness as heat and ration shortages bite. Britain reportedly seeks a cautious approach and may not disembark by force.
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Paris
National Assembly
Britain
France
Mediterranean
Assembly
Port - de - Bouc
London
Earl J. Jones Sues Zanesville Papers in Libel Action
Zanesville publisher Earl J. Jones filed in Muskingum County Common Pleas Court a 1 million dollar conspiracy and libel suit against Zanesville Publishing Co and its officers O B Littick and H Clay Littick. The case centers on alleged libelous stories about Jones and a radio newscaster John Peart who seeks over 100 thousand in damages for an April incident at Bailey's on Main. Jones publishes the Zanesville News, a rival of the Littick papers.
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Zanesville
Earl J. Jones
Muskingum County
Jones
John Peart
Peart
Jones’ Bailey
s-on-Main
Zanesville News
Littick
U S Counter Move Viewed on Balkans Veto
Lake Success sources say the United States may announce a drastic step to counter Russia vetoing a U N border watch plan for the Balkans. Deputy Delegate H V Johnson could reveal the next move in the East West struggle during the Security Council session today. Indonesia issue faces urgent action as India and Australia push it onto the agenda.
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U.S
Herschel V. Johnson
W. R. Hodgson
Russia
Balkans
Johnson
Lake
United States
United Nations
U. S
H. V. Johnson
America
Security Council
India
Australia
Council
Wilberforce Rulings Set On Wesley Case Monday
Hearings on a motion and a demurrer in the Wilberforce University dismissal of Dr. Charles H. Wesley were scheduled for Monday by Common Pleas Judge Frank L. Johnson. The motion seeks dissolution of a temporary restraining order against Wesley to prevent him from acting as president. The demurrer was filed in the AME Church suit for a permanent injunction.
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XENIA
Wilberforce University
Charles H. Wesley
Common Pleas
Frank L. Johnson
Church Board of Trustees
Wesley
State College
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Pepper to Launch Cross Country Tour This Fall
Senator Pepper of Florida announced plans for a solo cross country speaking tour this fall to promote Democratic Party liberal aims. He said he is not asked to speak for the Democratic National Committee but will ride the wave created by Republican candidates like Taft and Dewey.
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Publican State Committee
Taft
Congress
Thomas E. Dewey
John W. Bricker
Bricker
GOP
Ohio
Washington
Pepper
Florida
Democratic National Committee
Gov
Dewey
New York
SAM SIMMONS Attacks Liquor Board Profit Motive
SAM SIMMONS contends a state paper criticizes the liquor commission for prioritizing revenue over traffic control. He notes sugar availability and high prices drive moonshining, cites the commission’s reported 10 million dollar net in a 46.4 million sales year, and contrasts with federal taxes and typical grocery margins to argue profits claimed exceed normal business returns.
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Liquor Commission
Commission
Sixth Birthday for leukemia patient amid uncertainty
Little Ralph Kreutzer, six, in Cincinnati, faces probable death within weeks from leukemia. His parents plan a birthday party with ice cream and cake, while doctors consider another blood transfusion to prolong his life.
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Cincinnati
Ralph Kreutzer
Stanley Kreutzer
Lack of Funds Ends Dillon Dam Work Threat
Congress has allotted 2 million dollars for Dillon Dam preliminary work, 1.4 million less than requested, risking project termination. Rep. McGregor plans to push a bill to kill the project next January, while Rep. Griffiths opposes the measure and Rep. Engel supports all authorized projects. Lt. Col. Sharp announced suspension of work tomorrow due to insufficient funds.
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Washington
Congress
Dillon Dam
Army
Rep
McGregor
Ohio
Griffiths
Engel
Mich
House
Huntington
John R. Sharp
Corps of U.S. Engineers
Action Filed With ICC Against 900 Railroads
Attorney General Clark alleges more than 900 railroads charged unjust wartime rates on shipments of steel airplane landing mats. The complaint, filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, seeks reparations for overcharges on mats moved from eastern points to Pacific Coast ports.
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Washington
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Whitney Attacks Railroads Over Public Perception
President A F Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen condemned American railroads for ads that portray railway workers as shiftless or lazy. He stated railroads seek to mislead the public about the diligent, skilled labor of workers.
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Cleveland
A. F. Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Whitney
Auto Workers Idle by Strikes and Cutbacks
Detroit report says nearly 34,000 auto workers were idled today by strikes and production cutbacks with hundreds more facing layoffs next week. Ford Motor Co warned 22,000 employees to stay home due to a parts shortage caused by a Murray Corp. of America strike.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Auto Workers
Murray Corp. of America
National Duroc Congress Opens at Ohio State University
Sixteen states are represented by 165 entries competing for 3350 dollars in prizes at the National Duroc Congress which opened at Ohio State University today.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
July Weather Varied Across Regions With Breaks And Heat
The Associated Press notes July 194? weather showed a normal national pattern with regional extremes. The midwest faced a three to four day chill breaking low records, while late July brought a heat surge. New York rainfall was near average with above normal temperatures, Chicago posted a four day cold spell and a new all time July low, and Miami ran 59 degrees below normal for the month.
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New York City
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Miami
Cincinnati Milk Price Hike Set For Local Area
The price of milk will rise two cents a quart in the Cincinnati area Friday. Announcement came from Robert N. Gorman attorney for 29 local milk handlers. Delivered price will be 19 cents per quart and 18 cents at the store counter.
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Cincinnati
Robert N. Gorman
Farm Bureau Names Litta Roberson Director
Organization Director Harry Culbreth named Mrs. Litta Roberson of Ashley as director of the home and community department of the Ohio Farm Bureau. Culbreth called her a leader in health education in Geauga County.
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Columbus
Harry Culbreth
Litta Roberson
Ashley
Ohio Farm Bureau
Culbreth
Roberson
Geauga County
Federal Rent Control Office abandons unilateral decontrol action
The Federal Rent Control Office will not lift ceilings in any of 614 areas on its own. Future policy defers decontrol to local advisory boards under the new rent law, with Creedon directing and boards to study cases before recommendations. Congress will decide on extending controls beyond February 29.
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Washington
Federal
Congress
Frank R. Creedon
Creedon
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