Talks Seen Easing Berlin Crisis as Big Four Meet
Western powers and Soviet leaders pursue a path toward ending the Berlin blockade. Unofficial sources signal optimism after Moscow talks, with plans for a new Big Four conference and possible East West compromise. Officials in London and Washington weighed the reports as envoys stayed in Moscow awaiting guidance.
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Berlin
Stalin
Moscow
Washington
London
Kremlin
Joseph Stalin
Germany
Europe
United States
Walter B. Smith
Yves Chataigneau
Frank Roberts
Britain
Roberts
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
Herbert Morrison
U. S
Lewis Douglas
Molotov
Paris
State Department
Moscow Dispatches
U.S
Western powers report on Kremlin talks and Berlin stance
President Truman received a full report on the Moscow conversations with Stalin regarding the German crisis. Ambassadors Stolth and Bedell Smith delivered a transcript, signaling possible compromise while Berlin blockade conditions persist. Western envoys stay in Moscow for further talks as tensions rise at the Danube conference in Belgrade with sharp exchanges between Peake and Vishinsky.
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Washington
Truman
Joseph Stalin
White House
Charles G. Ross
Walter Bedell Stolth
Belgrade
Yaroslavia
Danube
Charles Peake
United Kingdom
Vishinsky
Andrei Vishinsky
Peake
Plesse
Robertson Leads In Virginia Race
The Associated Press reports early returns from three states Kansas Virginia and Missouri show incumbents and political veterans leading. In Virginia Senator A Willis Robertson held a two to one lead over James P Hart of Roanoke in the Democratic primary as returns were still fragmentary.
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Associated Press
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Kansas
Senate
Arthur H. Capper
Virginia
Missouri
Capper
Schoeppel
Harold H. Malone
Wichita
George McGill
E. K. Dean
St Mary's
Frank Carlson
James A. McClain
Sabetha
W. P. Lambertson
Randolph Carpenter
Marion
Ewell Stewart
Topeka
Sen
A. Willis Robertson
James P. Hart
Roanoke
AFL Chief Blasts GOP Over Evil Politics at Convention
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, charged Republican leaders in Congress with evil politics and inaction on inflation and housing. He told the AFL convention that Congress’ delay is a political maneuver aimed at blocking action, singling out Sen. Robert Taft and allies for criticism.
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New York
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Congress
AFL
Green
Truman
Ohio
Senate
Freedom Train to Visit Charleston on September 25
Mayor Andrews announced the Freedom Train will stop in Charleston on September 25 carrying historic documents including the Declaration of Independence. Sidney Kirsten of the American Heritage Foundation aided with arrangements, and S Grover Smith was named active chairman of the arrangements committee.
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Sidney Kirsten
American Heritage Foundation
S.grover Smith
Smith
State Food For Friendship Committee
West Virginia
the Gazette
Kirsten
Guard Quells Ohio Strikers at Univis Plant
Dayton reports peace enforced by National Guard guns bayonets and tanks as CIO United Electrical Workers strike at Univis jens plant ends with limited picket activity. About 350 of 658 workers return amid tear gas and a guarded cordon. several leaders jailed or fined for contempt.
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National Guard
Univis Jens
CIO
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Ais Te. Sa
Lou Kaplan
U. K
Kaplan
Kermit N. Kirkendall
Paul T.klapp
Montgomery County Cio Council
Ben Smith
Jury Selection Delays Steed Murder Trial in Fayetteville
In Fayetteville, Judge Thrift offered a venue change after 69 jurors were dismissed for bias from newspaper coverage. Steed, 28, is accused of killing Loren McClung, 50, a Kanawha and Fayette counties drugstore owner, while robbing about $8,000 on July 1. Steed pleads not guilty.
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Steed
Stair
Fayetta County
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Robert McClung
Smithers
Kanawha
Faysette
Right Temple
Mont-gomery
W. R. Callaghan
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Cannellton
Steed Cona
Communist Party Chief Says Ike Saving U S Aid
Dennis, general secretary of the Communist party, told a New York convention that big capital saves Eisenhower for an acute emergency. He praised backing for the Progressive party in 1948 and lamented monopoly influence in a two party system.
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New York
Eusgene
Dennis
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Dwight
Eisenhower
Progressive Party
Ennis
U. S
People's Party
The
Progressives
Miner Slain in Cabin Creek Home Fray
A 32 year old Cabin Creek coal miner, Carl Benjamin Patrick of Dawes, was stabbed to death at 1:30 a m after an argument with his wife Elizabeth Belle Patrick. She is jailed on a murder charge after saying she killed him because he stabbed her first. Patrick died from a seven inch knife wound to the lung and a severed throat artery. Mrs Patrick had minor wounds and claimed self defense.
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Lawrence Enicks
Carl Benjamin Patrick
Dawes
Truax-Tract Coal Co
Elizabeth Belle ‘Patrick
Enicks
Justice of the Peace
Ed Smith
Chelyan
Patrick
Small Dog Saves Couple as Bears Attack on Kenai
In Anchorage Alaska on August 3 a small dog named Boots defended its master D C Walker 55 and his wife from two brown bears near the Kenai River dairy farms. Walker was severely injured with scalp loss an elbow and eye injuries though expected to recover.
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D. C. Walker
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Boots
Whitney Cannery
Kenai River
Nudist Convention Opens at Sunshine Park in New Jersey
Delegates arrive incognito for the 17th annual American Sunbathing Association meeting at Sunshine Park near Mays Landing. Dr. Ashley Boone says two daily sessions will be held nude, with time for athletic events and social activities on the 2,000 acre grounds. The park bans clothing and previously hosted the 1939 convention, with some efforts toward a nudist school described as a failed experiment.
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Association
Asley Boone
Atlantic City
Boone
California
Red network figures named by Chambers under inquiry
Excerpt reports on Whose the House committee hearing quotes by Whittaker Chambers. Alger Hiss and Nathan Witt are cited as leaders connected to the Red network in Washington during 1924 to 1937. The testimony details alleged attempts to persuade White and Higa to break from the Communist party and lists other implicated officials such as Lee Pressman Donald Hiss Victor Perlo Charles Kramer John Abt and Henry Collins.
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State Department
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National Labor Relations Board
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Red Network
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tti-American Activities Committee
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White
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Hiss
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
New York
Tne
Donald Hissax
Alger
Pressman
Works Progress Administration
CIO
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
Cne
Wallace
Abt
Manhunt ends in Charleston with arrest of fugitive Sacchetti
Four state manhunt ends in Charleston as 31 year old Jomen Sacchetti is arrested on murder charges in Detroit contractor Elmer B Jones case. Detectives Smith and Croft corner him on Summers Street after police and FBI traced the suspect across Michigan Ohio West Virginia. Sacchetti denied identity until Lt. Williams confirmed scars tattoos and a Social Security card. He admits being the man after Detroit authorities verify details.
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Jomen Sacchetti
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Prade
Summers St
BR. L. Smith
Joe Craft
Sacchetti
Dewey E. Williams
FBI
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Minois
Ohio
West Virginia
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Elmer B Jones
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Lt. Williams
Samuel Sento, Jr
Snyder Involved In Senate Probe
Senate investigators presented evidence that Secretary of the Treasury Snyder intervened to facilitate a government transfer for William W. Remington, who faced allegations from Elizabeth Bentley over wartime secrets. Remington denied sharing confidential data and described discussions with Snyder aides about a London reassignment.
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Snyder
William W. Remington
Remington
Elizabeth Bentley
The
War Production Board
Ferguson
R-Mich
Senate Committee
London
Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion
OWMR
Miss Bentley
Charles Hitch
Robert Nathan
Hitch
Nathan
Defense Forrestal
Navy
Artemus L. Gatea
North-South Band Plans Inaugural Practice At Leydey Field
Kanawha county high schools form the North South Band and will hold its first practice at 6 p m today at Leydey Field Director KR G Williams announced. He invited outside county majorettes to try out for band positions and report in uniform for today’s session.
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Laidley Field
KR. G. Williams
Wiliams
Litton Fines Man For Cop Assault
Charleston man Lawrence Kidd and his wife faced charges after attacking Patrolman Dan Prowse in front of the Arcade Building. Kidd was fined 12 for drunkenness 231 for disorderly conduct 10 for resisting arrest and received a five day city jail term including assault on an officer and destruction of property. Mrs Kidd’s case was continued.
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Charleston
Dan Prowse
Frank T. Litton
Lawrence Kidd
Wertz
Ion
Consumer Credit Controls Planned Knutson Predicts Defeat of Profit Tax Bill
Republican leaders outline a staged anti infl ation bill with a consumer credit controls measure as the House Banking Committee opens debate. Rep Knutson predicts defeat of the proposed excess profits tax while Sen Taft and Rep Walcott push amendments to restore 1945 reserve levels and raise bank reserves. The plan foresees rapid House passage and referral to the Senate with Tobey signaling possible amendments.
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Washington
Aug
S-17
Congress
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Taft
Ohio
Senate
GOP
Rep
Walcott
R.mich
House Banking Committee
Tait
Senate Banking Committee
House Banking Committee Will Start Consideration Tomorrow of & Senate
Wolcott
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Truman
Minn
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Wolcott
Federal Reserve System
Howse
Howse Predicted To Fase Wolcott
Tobey
R.N. 5
Senate Banking Group
Red Spy Expose Arouses Battles On Capitol Hill
Washington reports a dramatic Elizabeth T. Bente testimony sparks bitter battles in Congress over witness access and party politics. Senate and House clashes unfold as Democrats accuse the expose of harming the administration while Republicans doubt the motive. FBI and counters rage amid election year flare.
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Capitol Hill
Kenneshaw
Washington
INS
Elizabeth T. Bente ‘Tey
Senate
House
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Poll Trend Shapes Dewey Lead in Closing Election Day Gap
The latest Gallup poll indicates Dewey ahead with momentum building. Commentator Stan Arnold notes only the current lead matters as voters head toward election day, reflecting the race's tight dynamics.
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