Berlin sees Russian aims as masking dominance in Germany
A US military government report on Berlin asserts Russia uses a friendly image to mask plans for communist control of Berlin and eventual political and economic dominance of Germany. It notes staff needs for General Taylor and ongoing four power talks bogged down by delays and competing currencies and ideologies.
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Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez to be sentenced
New York report says lonely hearts killers Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez face death sentences on Monday. Defense attorney Herbert Rosenberg pled for a sweeping post trial investigation, claiming jurors discussed burning the defendants two weeks after the trial began.
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Truman to Address VFW Golden Jubilee in Miami
President Truman will fly to Miami for an address at the Veterans of Foreign Wars golden jubilee convention, with a return to Washington planned while a tropical hurricane remains at sea. The VFW opened its 36th national convention in Bayfront Park. Rear Admiral W N Thomas gave the memorial address as thousands attend. The hurricane, 800 miles east-southeast of Miami, moves west-northwest at 15 to 17 mph, unlikely to affect Monday’s events.
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Chinese Report Battle Victories Against Communist Drive Near Canton
Canton, Aug 22. Nationalists claimed a major comeback at Leiyang reversing a Red push to sever the Canton Hanko rail line. Anjen, 30 miles northeast, retaken after counterattack that felled a Communist 45th Army division and two regiments. Leiyang's loss would have isolated Hengyang from Canton. Reds reported casualties near 1,000 with 200 machine guns and 400 rifles. Northwest of Hengyang, another large but less tactical victory claimed.
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Gillespie County Fair closes after record three days
Fredericksburg August reports record crowds for the 61st Gillespie County Fair concluding its three day run. President Harry P. Davis praised the event as the greatest fair yet with major livestock and agricultural displays, a large needlework and culinary show, eight horse races culminating in the Gillespie County Derby, plus baseball, band music and a fireworks finale. Officials vow greater facilities and housing for exhibits ahead of the 62nd fair set for August 20 to 22, 1950.
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Tommy Dorsey Escapes Injury in Plane Crash
Windsor Ontario August 21 Tommy Dorsey and two band members escaped injury when their light cabin plane crash landed in a corn field near Windsor Airport. Pilot Graham Prince said the engine quit shortly after takeoff. damage to the craft was minor.
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Isolating Polio Patients One Week Cuts Bed Needs Nationwide
Polio isolation shortened to one week by 20 medical authorities cuts hospital bed use and costs. Experts say two to four week isolation caused bottlenecks. after a week mild cases go home or to earlier care. Nurses gain focused attention, parents gain earlier visits, and emergency isolation facilities become less necessary.
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Science Reporter
New York
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Thieves Strike Nick Lomakin’s Record Store
In Pittsburgh on a Sunday morning burglars smashed the front display window of Nick Lomakin’s record store and took radios. It’s the fifth such break in 12 weeks, costing him about $70 for glass and likely merchandise losses. Police reported the incident and Lomakin contemplated weekend closure.
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Yugoslavs Renewed Word Battle With Russia
London Aug 2 Yugoslavs renewed the word battle with Russia after Moscow warned them. Marshal Tito's government published a note replying to the Soviet note of Aug 1 which called Yugoslavia an enemy of the Soviet Union. The Yugoslav reply accused Russia of backing down on Yugoslav claims and acting behind the back of its government.
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Seattle Area Suffers Slight Seaquake
A slight earthquake rocked the Seattle area on Sunday afternoon, Aug 21, reported by UP. No injuries or major damage were noted as residents felt a minor tremor in the Seet- Ue region.
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Senate quiz over gifts to Vaughan and Hoff man in 1945
Washington hearing revealed Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan received units as a gift in 1945 and sent them to prominent figures. Maj. Gen. Herman Feldman and John Marazon are among expected witnesses, with James V. Hunt possibly submitting an affidavit if unavailable. The panel also weighs claims about press leaks and government contracts tied to a 1945 Paris trip.
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Four Senators Attack US White Paper on China
Four ranking senators Bridges McCarran Wherry and Knowland denounced the State Department white paper on China as a white wash and demanded immediate adequate military aid for the Chinese government. They criticized Secretary of State Acheson and said the paper ignored Chinese reverses and hid from errors.
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United States weighs rapid atom stockpile in Britain
In testimony Bradley cites Atlantic Pact defense duties and debates whether US should hoard atomic weapons or move some to Britain near front lines. Congress shows strong bipartisan support while Britain-US-Canada talks on atomic cooperation loom after a secret Blair House meeting.
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Help Us Gauge Reader Interests With Survey Ballot
Readers invited to fill a ballot on Page 3 listing features and comic strips to reflect interests. After enough ballots are collected, the tally will be printed to show reader favorites and guide future coverage.
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Wherry Warns on By passing Congress in Anglo Money Talks
Wherry cautions against new attempts to bypass Congress in British Canadian American financial talks set for early September. He notes Congress cut Marshall Plan funds and arms aid for Western Europe, warning parties that Congress will keep final say on postwar arrangements. The talks will include Treasury head Snyder for the US, with Bevin and Cripps for Britain and Pearson joining Canada.
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Mrs Hiram Reed Succumbs In Austin
Mrs Hiram M Reed 43 died in an Austin hospital. She had lived in Austin three years. Funeral service set for Monday 10 am at Central Christian Church with Rev John Barclay. Burial at Memorial under Weed C Funeral Home direction. In state one hour before. Survivors include husband Rita Serene Reed of Austin four sisters and other relatives.
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Handshake Tour Moves Him Toward Governorship
A presidential campaigner arrives in Austin on a handshake tour across Texas. The speaker, who is already actively campaigning for the 1960 governorship, promotes his bid during Sunday events at Baylor University and other venues in March.
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Drinking Brought on Disasters To Allied Armies
The WCTU stated that alcohol caused disasters and near-disasters to Allied forces in World War II. The address, given in London, claimed authorities hid alcohol use in all belligerent services and accused German alcohol use of undermining French resistance amid moral collapse.
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Austin Extends Pioneer Air Lines Invitation Amid Move Pressures
The Austin Development Foundation renewed its invitation to Pioneer Air Lines on Sunday to relocate headquarters from Houston Airport if needed. Pioneer was to vacate hangars and offices by November 1 due to federal funding delays for Ellington Field development.
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Los Angeles Official Questioned in Secret Microphone Probe
An Los Angeles official faced questioning as the district attorney probes who placed a hidden mic in recordings of mobster Cohen. The investigation targets responsibility for espionage tied to alleged criminal activities. West Coast police critique the secrecy of the recordings.
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