Menuhin To Play Oct. 2 Concert Despite Yom Kippur
Yehudi Menuhin plans a Manchester charity concert for the British Motor and Cycle Trades Benevolent Fund on October 2 despite observing Yom Kippur. Agent Harold Holt said Menuhin chose the engagement over a potential lawsuit, even as fellow Jews may disapprove. The contract was signed last March, with Menuhin now in Lausanne and firm on proceeding.
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London
Yehudi Menuhin
Manchester
British
Motor and Cycle Trades Benevolent Fund
Harold Holt
Manuhin
Holt
Menuhin
Lausanne
Switzerland
ICC Rejects Redcap Rate Hike in Three Cities
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused a proposed increase in baggage handling charges from 15 to 25 cents per bag in Cincinnati Columbus and Indianapolis. A public hearing will be held before any change takes effect.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Columbus
Indianapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Korean ambassador says 90,000 Koreans serve with Chinese army
Shin Sukwoo, Korea's new ambassador to China, told reporters that 90,000 Koreans are serving with the Chinese Communist army. He urged the formation of a Far Eastern union against communism, a concept discussed by Korea, the Philippines, and Nationalist China.
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Canton
China
Shin Sukwoo
Philippines
German Leader Warns Against New Fanaticism
Berlin leader Dr. Ferdinand Friedensburg warns that West Germany must suppress fanatical nationalism which he says threatens the new republic. He cites rising Nazi-like sentiment in both extremists and legitimate parties and notes troubling street action by youth gangs. He warns the movement could gain broad support.
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Richard S. Weil
Berlin
INS
Friedensburg
Social Democratic
SPD
Kurt Schumacher
CDU
Christian Democrat
Schumacher
Nazi Party
Army
After 26 Years Mrs Nichols Seeks Annulment
Detroit August 31 Mrs Sophie Nichols after 26 years declares her marriage to Walter Nichols void. He vanished after leaving the wedding reception in 1923 and police records show no return. Circuit Judge Chester P O Hara grants an annulment stating abandonment.
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Detroit
Sophie Nichols
Walter Nichols
Chester P. O'Hara
Nichols
Money Limit Lifted On Communist China
Shanghai reports that money can be sent freely into Communist China after prior bans and partial relaxations. Large remittances may trigger queries on intended use as foreign firms seal operations and pay severance to workers.
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Communist
China
Shanghai
Reds
Photo of Capital Found at Cafe
A high level aerial photograph showing Washington military installations was found on the walls of a downtown cafe and aroused Navy interest. Owner George Bomze mounted it after enlarging the image, while Navy officials demanded its removal though security restrictions had been eased. The photo, taken from 48 846 feet by a Banshee, reportedly set a high altitude record and depicted the entire city with detailed buildings.
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Washington
George Bomze
The
Treasury
Bomze
Capitol
Navy
San Angelo Oilman Seeks School Post
Dr. George D. Morgan, San Angelo oilman and former UT regent, announced his candidacy for the State Board of Education from the 21st District. He helped found San Angelo College and holds three university degrees. Morgan cited the Gilmer-Aikin law as a bold educational experiment and said he entered the race after potential contenders declined.
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San Angelo
George D. Morgan
University of Texas
State Board of Education
Morgan
San Angelo College
Prince Charles Receives His First Haircut at Balmoral
Nine month old Prince Charles, second in line to the throne, had his first haircut last week in Balmoral. Barber Felix West said the prince sat still and laughed when tickled, waved goodbye as the cut ended, and the moment marked the first recorded quote from the future king. West also tends King George’s hair.
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London
Prince Charles
Felix West
Elizabeth
West
King George
Charles
Balmoral
Scotland
Free Concert Set by New Braunfels Civic Orchestra
The New Braunfels Civic Orchestra will perform a free public concert in Seele Parish House at 8 15 p m Friday. The 40 piece group, mainly local musicians, is led by Horace V Rebe deaux and will feature Mozart Verdi Palestrina Beethoven and Humperdinck selections.
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New Braunfels
Chemical Agent Saves Animals From Death Ray
Argonne National Laboratory scientists report that cysteine injections saved 70 to 80 percent of mice and rats exposed to lethal X-ray doses. Administered within an hour before exposure, the amino acid protected vital cellular components, unlike post exposure treatment.
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Chicago
INS
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne
Harvey M. Patt
Ella B. Tyree
R. I. Straube
Douglas E. Smith
Wet Goose Can Get Mad Sheriff Fined for Contempt
Paris August 31 Lamar County Sheriff Willie P Lane called the judge dryly wet as a goose during a county court session. Judge T E Springer fined him 25 dollars for contempt after he refused to retract the statement. The sheriff spoke while discussing mileage expense provisions, where he shifted from 50 dollars monthly to a flat rate per mile.
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Paris
Commissioners Court
Lamar County
Willie P. Lane
T. E. Springer
Lane
Truman Reported To Favor Congressional Lobby Probe
President Truman favored a congressional inquiry into lobbying by influential unregistered figures based in New York and other cities. The move aims to expose activities of lobbyists with expensive offices outside Washington and broaden the investigation beyond registered groups.
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Truman
Congressional Lobby
Washington
CINL
New York
Sabath
D-Nl
Congress
House Rules Committee
White House
House
Rayburn
Texas
Senate War Investigating Committee
America
Senate
Buchanan
D-Pa
Firemen Stage Cool Water Fight Between 20 Towns
The Community Fireman's Association of Southern Illinois plans a large water fight among fire departments from 20 towns. Spokesman Roy East says teams will meet in Steger IL on September 18 and use own hoses wagons and ambulances to treat injuries from high pressure blasts.
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Chicago
Community Fireman’s Association of Southern Illinois
Roy East
Association
Steger
East
Sugar Refining Firm Withdraws Price Hike
The National Sugar Refining Company said in New York on August 31 that it would withdraw a planned price increase to meet competition. The refined sugar price remains 7.85 cents per pound, after an Aug. 25 announcement of a 10 point rise to take effect Sept. 1. Revere Sugar of Boston kept selling at 7.85 cents as rivals considered higher prices.
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New York
National Sugar Refining Company
National
Revere Sugar Company
Boston
Berlin War Ghost Lingers As Germany Studies Border Mobilization
Berlin sources report 3,500 Germans from the Russian zone were sent to the Yugoslav border with 12,000 more to follow, tanks and guns included. Western officials, including the US and Britain, question the scope and implications, asking if a local conflict could trigger a world war and how NATO allies would respond. The debate centers on whether Yugoslavia would face the entire Soviet orbit or a narrower clash, with UN action and veto dynamics under review.
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Washington
Yugoslavia
Kremlin
Tito
United Nations Security Council
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