Gone With the Wind Author Peggy Mitchell Near Death After Car Crash
Peggy Mitchell author of Gone With the Wind lies in critical condition after a drunken driver slammed into her as she and her husband walked toward a neighborhood theater. Gravett, a 26 year old taxicab driver, is held on suspicion of manslaughter and related charges.
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City Hospital
Atlanta
Miss Mitchell
Scarlet O'Hare
John Marsh
Peggy
Marshal
Hugh D. Gravett
Gravett
Man Put on Probation For Swapping Cars
DETROIT August 12. Sheldon Maenchow had his car taken and he stole a car like it in response. Judge W McKay Skillmen criticized the eye for an eye reasoning and sentenced the 21 year old to three years probation.
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Sheldon Maenchow
Recorder
W. McKay
Belgium Panel Sees Morrow as Envoy
The Brussels Socialist Le Peuple reported Wright Morrow a Texas Democratic National Committeeman may become ambassador to Belgium. Washington chatter suggested Morrow could be named to a diplomatic post.
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Morrow
Brussels
le Peuple
Wright Morrow
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Roosevelt orders discharge of three infantry units after Brownsville riot
In Brownsville a disturbance left a bartender killed and a police officer wounded as 23rd Infantry troops protested denied saloon entry. President Theodore Roosevelt ordered three entire companies mustered out of service, about 256 men, with blame unresolved and wide congressional debate ensuing.
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Churchill urges European unity for peace at Alsace rally
Churchill addresses about 100 Alsatians urging a united Europe built on moral values to resist totalitarian tyranny. He says territorial ambitions must end and national rivalries be redirected toward serving the common good as European ministers push a two thirds Assembly majority on agenda powers.
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Relly
Rely
Sopeed & Saetive Agende Exggutensrom Spesk
Asee
Kleber Square
Church organist jailed to protest gambling cleanup in Colorado town
Alice Ramstetter, 68, stayed in jail overnight to protest a local anti slot machine crusade led by Justice Griffith in Central City. She refused bond like others arrested for operating machines, plans to remain jailed while continuing church duties and a town dance event.
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Central City
Colo
Alice Ramstetter
Tucker Denied Use Of Report By SEC
Chicago August 12 Pres ton Tucker and two Tucker Corp. associates were denied access to a Securities and Exchange Commission report. The defendants charged with mail fraud and conspiracy sought the records for their defense. Indicted are Robert Pierce and Harold A. Arsten, both active in the Tucker Corp.
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Preston Tucker
Securities and Exchange Commission
Tucker Corporation
Tucker
Robert Pierce
Harold A. Arsten
Tucker Corp
Brown Trout Wearing Eye Glasses Spotted in River Rescue
In Lansing on August 12 a brown trout with plastic-rimmed spectacles was pulled from the Au Gres River by conservation officers. The glasses remained wedged on the fish’s head as it was removed.
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Lansing
Mich
Au Gres
Viable Vintage Drive-In Lineup At Austin Exposition
Fragmented OCR listing drive in showings and features at South and West Austin venues. Mentions Billy the Kaa Roy Rogers Richards Denning Johnny Mack Brown Gunsmoke Cameos and the Seven Were Saved double bill with ten or more archival film titles and adult era notes.
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Toca
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Sleo
Carson City
Johnny Mack Brown
Seved
Richard Denning
Catherine —Ailso
Johnny Mack Brown Baker
Gen Handy Named Europe Army Boss
General Handy, commanding general of the Fourth Army at San Antonio, named commander in chief of the European command. He succeeds General Lucius D. Clay, who returns home. General Huebner remains commanding general of US Army forces in Germany.
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T. Handy
Fourth Army
San Antonio
Lucius D. Clay
Will
Austria
Huebner
Clay
Germany
Britain Announces Resumption of Arms Sales to Arab Nations
Britain said it would resume arms exports to Arab countries. Orders pending when the 1948 United Nations embargo was imposed will be carried out. No credit facilities will be extended to Arab states seeking war equipment.
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London
Britain
Foreign Office
United Nations
Greeks and Guerrillas Clash Near Kozane in Vitsi Area
Greek Army units and guerrillas fought in the Vitsi triangle near Kozane as government troops pressed from the east and south. The operation aimed to disrupt guerrilla strongholds and supply routes along the Albanian border. Lt. Gen. James Van Fleet visited Kastoria to confer with Greek leaders.
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Éefemere
Heat Relief and Heist Hit New York Butcher Shop
In New York Philip Lida’s butcher shop faced a robbery as a gunman entered and stole 975 in cash and a 1090 diamond ring before locking Lida in the walk-in fridge. Lida freed himself by beating on the door until help arrived.
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New York
Ave
Philip Lida
Lida
Star of Vaudeville Al Shean Dies at 81 in New York
Al Shean of the Gallagher and Shean vaudeville act died Friday at age 81 in his Hotel Ansonia apartment after a period of heart illness. He was a famed stage star in New York entertainment circles.
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New York
Barkley Denies Wedding Plans With Widow Hadley
Vice President Alben W Barkley rejected wedding rumors with St Louis widow Mrs Hadley. He will attend a Paducah airport dedication with her and her daughter Anne, but said marriage has never been discussed. Barkley travels with his daughter and son-in-law, while Mrs Hadley will be accompanied by her daughter.
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Alben W Barkley
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Carleton S. Hadley
St. Lewis
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Max Trwitt
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Alaska Defenses Called Too Weak
Washington reports Governor Gruemeng told Congress Alaska defenses are insufficient and could be overrun tomorrow by a hostile force. He urged rapid action on a defense authorization measure and warned of imminent invasion risk.
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Ervert Gruemeng
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Mmvaston
Ae Guan
Eanther
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