Poland U S exchange tensions over Poland elections
The Polish embassy condemned a U S note on Polish elections as interference while the State Department defended the note as honoring free elections pledged by the Yalta Potsdam agreements. The exchange, issued as a Polish embassy release, followed an American note of Aug 19 expressing regret over irregularities in the June 30 referendum.
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Halsey Defends Free Seas and Noninterference Policy
Admiral Halsey, Third Fleet commander, says US ships may sail in free waters worldwide but not within others sovereign borders. He defends good will cruises to South America and argues the United States should mind its own business while avoiding foreign interference. He notes his travels were driven by Navy plans and insists he goes where directed.
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Embassy seeks release for detained Polish official’s relative
The embassy said Mrs. Dmochowska, 34, seized last Friday, is related to an embassy employee. Efforts for her release have been made to the Polish foreign ministry. Her aunt, Petronella Zechowski, lives in Chicago.
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Chicago
Admits Choking Woman Charged in Cedar Rapids Assault
Venus L. Duke 27 of 1210 Wilson Ave SW charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily injury after choking Evelyn Kramer 1330 First Ave NE into unconsciousness. Arraigned before Justice Ball waived preliminary hearing bound over to grand jury $500 bond after admitting the act. Incident occurred about 6 30 p m five miles south of Cedar Rapids on Sixth Street SW road track. He then collided with an auto driven by Charles H. Temeyer.
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Venus L. Duke
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Choir Singer Nabbed For Attempted Robbery
New York AP reports Sidney Williams, a 6 year old, accused of attempted robbery while living as a church choir singer. Authorities describe the case as unclear and ongoing.
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Community Chest budget for 1947 set at $142,262.63
Cedar Rapids public welfare bureau approves a 1947 Community Chest budget of 142,262.63 dollars, up 12.6 percent from 1946, to fund 11 Chest agencies and the annual campaign. Dates set for Oct 15–19 with co chairs George W. Hearn and John W. Miller.
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Greatest Show on Earth Begins After 3 a.m. Cedar Rapids
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey opened their Cedar Rapids visit with four long trains of 70 foot cars unloading at First avenue East and the Old Marion road. Mayor Hahn watched from the sidelines as thousands gathered at daybreak. Bus service was arranged for evening showgoers, while the commissary prepared 1,400 meals noting Army mass production methods. Ruth the elephant greeted by Earl Bapty.
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Predict Cloudy Cooler Weather Forecast Headlines
The report forecasts cloudy and much cooler conditions with temperatures in the 60s. Weather notes mention variable readings from 1 degree to the mid 60s across Tuesday and Wednesday with late day highs near the upper 60s.
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Mercury
Big Four Line Up Against Australians
Paris reports a reparations clash ended in committee as Australia failed to push a six month postponement. The plan sought to set aside Russia’s $1 billion claim and let a special commission review claims payments and solvency. France Britain and the United States backed Russia.
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Rain Breaks Drought Across Abilene Texas Regions
In Abilene Texas and the south plains heavy rains move in Tuesday easing several months of drought. Amounts reach up to two and a half inches in some areas helping revive dry soils and pending crops. Weather officials caution continued showers through the week.
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Cellar Yields Bones of Boy Slain by Chum
Charles Hazlett, 13, told police he shot 12 year old Michael Gerrich while playing a holdup game with his friend in a Pittsburgh kitchen. He hid the body in the basement under baskets after the rifle discharged, fearing exposure. The skeleton was found later when the Hazletts moved.
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Michael Gerrich
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U S Plan on U N Aspirants Faces Allied Opposition
Andrei Gromyko the Soviet delegate rejected a U S proposal to admit all eight pending United Nations applicants, urging individual consideration. Paul Hasluck of Australia also declined support, citing procedural concerns. The list included Albania, the Mongolian People's Republic, Afghanistan, Transjordan, Ireland, Portugal, Iceland and Sweden. A Siamese request to hold its application was noted amid Ukrainian territorial concerns.
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Siam
Polio Epidemic Downgrades Says Washington
Washington officials report the polio epidemic appears to be on the downgrade as health authorities monitor new cases and vaccination efforts. Public health leaders urge continued inoculation and vigilance amid fluctuating case counts.
Wholesale Food Costs Hit Record High in D&B Index
New York reports that the weekly Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food index for 31 basic commodities rose to 9648 for the week ended August 27, signaling a continuing surge in wholesale food prices and costs for retailers.
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Anderson directs OPA to raise livestock price ceilings
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson ordered OPA to set higher ceilings on live stock with increases of 1.40 per hundred pounds for hogs and 2.25 for cattle Chicago basis. Hogs rise to 16.25, cattle to 20.25 with stabilizing ranges. Lambs dressed about 19 per hundred pounds. OPA warned dairy, sugar, and baby food policy implications amid interagency disputes and decontrol signals.
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Fire ends after passerby hose effort in Alhambra home
Fire broke out in the living room of Willard Strain’s Alhambra house. Passersby, with a garden hose, helped suppress the blaze until firemen arrived and completed the extinguishing.
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