Dispute Over Downed Planes May End If Yugoslavia Pays Damages
Undersecretary of State William L. Clayton said the United States would close the dispute if Yugoslavia pays indemnity for loss of life and property. He noted the note to Belgrade and said the indemnity issue remains. He cited Tito’s responses and threatened UN action if payment is refused.
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Washington
William L. Clayton
Yugoslavia
United States
Clayton
Belgrade
Marshal Tito
Tito
United Nations Security Council
Sergije Makiedo
State Department
Byrnes
Acheson
Cedar Rapids Builders Agree to Open Books for OPA Review
Cedar Rapids contractors agreed to let OPA representatives examine their books to set a standard markup pattern for housing jobs. Floyd Whittington explained the aim is to control prices for veterans housing and curb high margins by certain contractors during the housing shortage. The first to volunteer was Jack Darragh, a local plumber, as the OPA survey began at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Cedar Rapids
OPA
Floyd Whittington
Des Moines
Jack Darragh
Whittington
A. T. Pleune
Ee Ae
Chamber of Commerce
Survival Without Oxygen at 30 400 Feet Revealed
The army air forces disclosed that Nazi scientists used human subjects to show humans can live without oxygen at 30 400 feet, an altitude higher than Mt Everest, confirming extreme high altitude survival.
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Survival Sans
Washington
Army Air Forces
Mt. Everest
Autos Are Often Dangerous Mr Ankeny Learns
Cedar Rapids News reports Cedar Rapids resident Leo D Ankeny Springville paid 120 in police court for reckless driving and two hit and run charges. He said he never wants to own another automobile. Cases include accidents on Sixteenth avenue and K street SW and Fourth avenue and Second street SE involving Paul Helm Shellsburg and Patrolman Walt Bishop.
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Leo D. Ankeny
Springville
Sixteenth Avenue
K Street
Fourth Avenue
Second Street
Ankeny
Paul Helm
Shellsburg
Walt Bishop
Helm
Bishop
Ank Ankeny
Nevada Senator’s Bid For Nomination Fails
Reno dispatch reports that Nevada Senator P. Carville failed in his bid for re nomination after returns from the voters or caucuses indicated Wednesday that his effort did not prevail. Polls showed strong support for challengers in several counties and party leaders voiced disappointment over the result.
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Reno
Nevada
Eefe Tees
P. Carville
Leftists Plan Challenge of Greek Ballot
In Athens the leftist EAM said it would petition the Greek supreme court to invalidate Sunday's plebiscite favoring King George II. Officials cited near 100 percent turnout with 69 percent support for the king, amid claims of fraud and unregistered voters. The challenge aims for a ruling by September end.
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Associated Press
Wirenhoto
George II
Greece
London
Athens
EAM
Greek Supreme Court
Ministry of Interior
Thea
I Blic
Ellada
Eleftheria
Dewey and Mead Chosen for New York Gubernatorial Tickets
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Sen. James M. Mead were unanimously nominated by their party conventions to head the November ticket for governor and U S Senate in New York.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
James M. Mead
Ardent
New Dealer
VFW Demands Halt to Food Shipments to Former Enemies
Boston AP report on the 47th VFW encampment where a unanimous resolution urged halting food shipments to former enemy nations until Americans have adequate food. The resolution labeled such aid as appeasement of Germany Japan and Italy and urged focusing charity at home. Delegates numbered about 1,200. a 25,000 strong parade paused business for six hours.
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Boston
United States
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans’ Organization
Germany
Japan
Italy
251 Newspapers Up Circulation Rates in 1946
New York AP report shows of 1 748 daily papers in the United States, 251 raised circulation rates since January 1 and four lowered. Increases blamed on high news print costs and labor. Forty two papers moved daily retail price from four to five cents, while Ohio Telegram remained at one cent.
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New York
United States
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Telegram
Molotov Not On Hand as Big 4 Meet
The four power foreign ministers council met in Paris for a second time with Vishinsky representing the Soviet Union. Molotov was absent or not expected to return, while discussions over postponing the UN General Assembly session and moving it to Paris or Geneva continued, drawing opposition from Byrnes. Senator Connally urged peace and tolerance in the Trieste dispute as Yugoslavia pressed for the territory.
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Vishinsky
Molotov
Moscow
United Nations General Assembly
Geneva
Byrnes
Sen
Connally
Texas
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Venezia Giulia
Italy
Trieste
Political and Territorial Commission On
Adriatic Sea
Yugoslavia
United States
Foreign Ministers Council
Czechoslovakia
Jan Masaryk
He Y
Probe of Missouri Campaign Is Asked
Washington officials seek an official inquiry into activities surrounding the Missouri political campaign. The request comes amid questions about funding and possible improper influence.
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Missouri
Trial Figure Complains He Ils Shanghaied
Thomas L. Foley an attorney said he received a radio message from Capt. Earl Carroll a former Lichfield prosecutor claiming he was being Shanghaied out of Germany and seeking an investigation. Kilian filed court martial charges accusing Carroll of browbeating witnesses. Carroll resigned last winter amid whitewash claims. Senator Downey said he would seek a fair trial if action is needed.
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Bremerhaven
Lichfield
Sheridan Downey
California
Charles A. Christin
San Francisco
Bad Nauheim
Germany
James A. Kilian
England
Carroll
Kilian
United States
Sen. Downey
Senate Judiciary Committee
All Go to School Except Teachers Strikes Hits Norwalk
In Norwalk Connecticut teachers walk out over proposed salary, locking 16 schools and leaving 6,200 students to end summer vacation. Superintendent Jakob says 1,800 students must return home as 227 of 236 teachers join the strike.
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Norwalk
Conn
Philip G. Jakob
Board of Education
Kentucky Court Revokes Klan Corporate Privileges
Franklin Circuit Court Judge William B. Ardery revoked the Ku Klux Klan Georgia corporation in Kentucky by default judgment, withdrawing its operating privileges and corporate rights within the state. The order directs termination of rights and privileges for the group.
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Frankfort
Franklin
William B. Ardery
Ku Kinux Klan
Georgia
Kentucky
Eral Emmett
Heirens Pleads Guilty in Three Killings and Burglaries
William Heirens 17 a University of Chicago student pleads guilty to the murders of Suzanne Degnan and two women Frances Brown and Josephine Rees, plus 24 burglaries and two assaults. Three assault charges are dropped. Parents present as judge explains possible sentences. Evidence to be presented over two days before sentencing.
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Chicago
William Heirens
University of Chicago
George Heirens
Heirens
Suzanne Degnan
Frances Brown
Wave
Josephine Rees
Harold G. Ward
Criminal Court
Wilbert Crowley
Degnan
Crowley
Warmer Weather And Maybe Rain Weatherboy vents about changing seasons
A weatherboy complains about growing up and needing new clothes as he notes the week turning warmer with possible showers. His father questions the timing while a meteorological report hints at more warmth and rain despite a cool morning.
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Cedar Rapids
Daddy
Ene Neek
Truman Plans One Stump Speech in Washington
President Truman will deliver at least one stump speech on Wednesday with a single location to be announced soon. Aides said he is not embarking on a barnstorming trip and will make no extended campaign swing.
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Washington
Truman
Ross
Trueman
Wholesale Food Prices Decrease in Dun GGL Index
The Dun GGL index of 31 foods fell to 4.88, the lowest since July 9, from 5.42 a week earlier. Yearly comparison shows 4.04 a year ago. The decline follows OPA price ceiling rollbacks on livestock and meat.
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New York
Eee
Jase Seythe
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