Reds Issue Tommy Guns In Berlin
British sources report Soviet authorities arming Berlin's Soviet sector police for an imminent confrontation with the Western city assembly. The Socialist Unity Party calls for action committees to back Soviet plans to distribute food and fuel, and to pressure withdrawal of the western mark for incorporation into the Soviet occupation zone.
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Newsman in Red Pigpen For 13 Hours
United Press reporter Jack Meehan describes being arrested by Russian guards in the Soviet sector of Berlin. He and two German reporters spent 13 hours in a small cell before being released into the American sector, with other Western journalists also detained. They were questioned about prowling near city hall after a 10,000-strong Communist mob attacked the building.
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Pittsburgh
John Stirbis
Maspeth
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Werner Stangenberg
United Press
Ellen Lentz
New York Herald Tribune
U. S
Negro Convict Admits Role in Beach Slayings
Sheriff says Clarence Alburty confessed to standing guard during the moonlight killings of Gregory Blount, a University of Kentucky student, and the rape of Mary Hucks, a stenographer from East Point, near Ormond Beach Florida. He identified a fellow convict as the shooter and assailant. Authorities pursue the unnamed accomplice.
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Alburty
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Raiford
Nearly All Aliens Must Also Register for Draft
The White House announced that almost all aliens in the United States within the 18 to 26 age range must register for the draft. About 9,600,000 men 18 through 25 are to register as 4,000 draft boards prepare to begin on Monday. The notice lists five exemption classes and permits for voluntary departure, while emphasizing that eligible aliens will be called for service unless exempt.
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Army
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Selective Service
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Communists Gain Ground Across Southeast Asia
International News Service reports a wide movement as Communists strengthen footholds from Indonesia to China. Soviet trained agents and propaganda aid rise in Korea, Malaya, Burma, and Indo China, with Buddhist Tibet likely spared. MacArthur warns of a dangerous split in Korea. Britain fights Malayan guerrillas under Gov. Gimson.
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International News Service
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No Linn County Marriage Rush
Cedar Rapids notes that draft fears barely affect marriage licenses in Linn County. Last week 13 licenses went to men aged 18 to 25, vs 12 a year ago. Since July first 95 of 160 licenses went to draftable men, compared with 102 of 177 in 1947. President Truman announced married men will be deferred, but cutoff date undecided.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Truman
Kremlin Talks Expected Soon After Western Envoys Meet
Three western envoys held a two hour meeting in Moscow with Soviet leaders Molotov and Vishinsky to draft a communique on four power talks to end the Berlin crisis. An American informant said no date for the communique was set but issuance was expected soon with brief progress notes.
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De Gaulle Reds Press for Leadership as French Coalition Collapses
Paris reports a government collapse sparked by finance row between Paul Reynaud and Socialist ministers. Communists Thorez and Duclos call for a government of democratic union while De Gaulle supporters urge dissolution and new elections.
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Pierre Mendes-France
Ramadier
Vincent Auriol
Robert Schuman
Gaston Monnerville
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Elysee Palace
France
Three More Days of Hot Weather Seen
Heat gripped the eastern half of the nation for a sixth day with deaths surpassing 125. Forecasters warned at least three more days of high temperatures, possibly reaching 100 across the region. New York led at 25 fatalities. Michigan 20. Pennsylvania 17.
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United Press
New York
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Laws To Put Stop To Spying In House Report
The House un American Activities Committee accused the White House of obstructive tactics while urging new laws to curb espionage and Communist activity. It faulted Attorney General Clark for not enforcing the law vigorously and called for strengthening the Mundt Nixon bill to protect national security.
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Congressional Spy Investigate
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United Stat
House un-Amercan Activities Committee
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Attorne
Clark
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Iowa Weather Remains Like Turkish Bath This Weekend
Des Moines reports a sultry day as Iowa endures heat with high humidity. The weather bureau forecasts continued hot, muggy conditions through Tuesday, promising little relief for residents and outdoor workers.
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Iowa
Weather Bureau
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Hurricane Heads Toward Carolinas
A small severe hurricane with 115 mph winds moved toward the Carolinas as of late Saturday. Forecaster Grady Norton said the storm was too far out at sea to predict landfall with confidence. The Miami advisory placed the center about 600 miles southeast of Daytona Beach with winds spanning 90 to 100 miles in diameter and a slow forward pace of 14 mph.
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Carolinas
Grady Norton
Federal Storm Warning Service
Seaboard
Miami Weather Bureau
Daytona Beach
Florida
Rations Threatened By Cigaret Lighter Incident
London workers face possible shortage as bacon butter cheese and jam rations for one million west Londoners were put at risk after a porter lit and filled his cigaret lighter from a truck’s gas tank. He was fired and 70 drivers quit in sympathy over the misuse of company property. The gasoline value was under half a cent.
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