Berlin Money Block Eases as Moscow Talks Open
Berlin faced a softer Soviet blockade stance amid four power diplomacy with Moscow seeking a currency compromise. A rift emerged in Berlin's Communist ranks as the SED youth section condemned the blockade calling opponents a criminal group. Western envoys met in Moscow after three-way talks, with no Kremlin meeting secured, as London anticipated Spaak's London visit and signals on a West German government.
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Allies to Speed West German Government Plan
London reports a British Foreign Office spokesman said Western powers will move quickly to establish a West German government this fall. Moscow allegedly linked Berlin settlement and a new four power conference to delays, with Belgian premier Spaas visiting London amid talk of a six power accord.
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Stalin
U.S
Walter B. Smith
Pes Chataigneau
Frank Roberts
Belgium
Paul-Henri Spask
Tomoorrow
Bevin
Britain
United States
France
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Moscow
Germany
Russia
Wreckage Found From Missing Air France Seaplane
Coast Guard reports discovering three airplane seats and numerous wooden fragments in the South Atlantic off West Africa near Cape Blanco. The items were found by Cutter Campbell during the search for the Air France seaplane missing with 52 aboard, en route from Martinique to West Africa, about 1,200 miles off Dakar.
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Campbell
Africae
Cape Blanco
Martinique
West Africa
Dakar
Israel Offers To Talk Peace
Israel's provisional government sent an official bid for direct peace talks with Arab states. Foreign Minister Moshe Shertok presented the invitation to U N mediator Count Folke Bernadotte after talks in Tel Aviv, signaling willingness to negotiate a compro mise to end the conflict. King Abdullah of Trans Jordan hinted readiness to consider talks.
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Denki
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Meat Dealer Predicts Sharp Break in Price
James Elliott of Minneapolis, president of the National Association of Retail Meat Dealers, forecasts a sharp break in retail meat prices. He expects beef prices to drop one to five cents a pound within 10 days to two weeks as cattle receipts rise and consumer demand adjusts, with the decline likely spreading to other meats.
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James Elliott
Minneapolis
National Assoc
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Eliott
Navy plane crash kills eleven near Miami
A Navy R4D transport collided with a Stearman trainer 23 miles north of Miami. Ten Navy men and one woman died. six bodies lay outside the wreck. The trainers occupants parachuted to safety and a Navy inquiry was opened by Comdr. W L Cleveland.
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Stearman
Florida Highway Patrol
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Cuba
Naval Air Station
Traffic Tangle Assigned To Special Group Study
Charleston forms a traffic advisory committee to study the citys snarls in eight points incl address of boulevard traffic parking facilities capital projects dead end streets bridges new streets and enforcement plans. Mayor Andrews backs expert traffic planning and the group will meet again to hear a consultant from the American Automobile Association.
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Charles E. Hodges
B. Gentry
L. K. Logenstein
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Andrews
Traife
National Office of the American Automobile Assoc
B. J. Gentry
The
Gentry Furniture Co
George S. Herscher
State Claims Steed Admitted His Own Guilt
A three page confession said to be signed by Lemuel Thomas Steed was read in a Montgomery murder trial. The statement supported testimony on Steed's activities before and after the July 1 shooting of councilman Loren McClung. Defense questioned police conduct, but officers denied coercion.
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Gourneys Stank Love
William Laird
W. RK
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R. K. Price
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George M. Hancock
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Salq Sen. Taft
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Cab Rate Boost Granted in City
The Public Service Commission approved a five cent zonal increase for Charleston taxicab firms and allowed 10 cents for each additional passenger on shared trips with costs split equally. Six companies must file new tariff details and implement an accounting system by Sept. 1, plus report motor vehicle accidents over $20 within 10 days.
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Com
Parrot Sells Gazette Ad Asks Buyers Inconsistent Notice
Odd sales note claims a parrot aided a Gazette For Sale Act while readers rang in to buy items. Classified lines list various wanted items including baby beds pianos and refrigerators with placeholder phone numbers and locations.
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Gazette
Olcott Boy Dies After Leukemia Battle
Nine year old Carlos Jackson of Olcott died after a six month fight with leukemia at Boston Children's Hospital. He inspired readers with his humor and dream of flying. His family funded treatment through the Carlos Jackson Fund. the body will be transported to Charleston.
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Boston Children's Hospital
Gazette
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Gdzette
Hoston Hospital
Wallace Jackson
Carlos
Children’s Hospital
Charleston
Long, Johnson and Fisher
Dewey and Warren Plan Albany Campaign Strategy Session
Republican nominees Thomas E. Dewey and Earl Warren arranged a strategy meeting in Albany on August 16 to review campaign plans. Dewey's campaign manager Herbert Brownell Jr. and other advisers may join, following talks with Harold E. Stassen on inflation and meat supplies as key issues in the race.
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Earl Warren
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Herbert Brownell
Stagsen
Dewey
White House
James C. Hagerty
United States
Stassen
Truman
Hagerty
Witness To Break Russian Spy Case Says Mundt
House Un American Activities Committee aims to crack the Soviet spy case with a mystery witness. Acting Chairman Mundt says the witness is a man in a high position to reveal the full story. The subcommittee will travel to question him, with public hearings planned next week.
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House
Mundt
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House un-American ‘Activities Committee
Russia
Truman Attacks Congress Over Plans and Uranium Charges
President Truman denounces Congress as it debates control powers. A House committee investigates alleged Communist infiltration and uranium shipments to Russia during World War II. McDowell cites two shipments from a small airfield amid pressure from Soviet agents.
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U. S
Truman
Nudist Meeting Recreation Sparks Bold Report
Newsman covers nudist gathering at Sunshine Park in Mays Landing New Jersey. A reporter visits the American Sunbathing Association site, is escorted in by a minor guide, and observes staff and policies while undressing at entry. The piece notes the lone clothed officer on site and hints at explicit details on page 11.
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N. J
Penny Holroyd
Miss Holroyd
Crump Allies Lag in Tennessee Primary Vote
In Tennessee the Crump backed candidates trailed in unofficial counts as violence marred election day in Polk and McMinn counties. A double shooting in Copper Basin killed one and injured another, while reporter James Callaway was jailed briefly at Benton for disturbing the peace.
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Tenn
Memphis
E. H. Crump
Copper Basin
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McMinn County
Benton
Polk
Burch Biggs
Biggs
Donald Sands
Edwin Shearer
Shearer
Justice of the Peace
Best
Associated Press
James S. Callaway
W. L. Barner
Callaway
United States
FCC targets radio money prizes in new rules
The Federal Communications Commission announced rules to end broadcasts offering any valuable prize based on chance. The rules cover cash awards and other incentives like trips or vehicles. Public comments are invited through Sept 10 with no fixed effective date yet.
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Radio Commission Rules Out Lottery Broadcasts
The Communications Commission warns radio stations cannot air lottery or gift enterprise ads or prize lists. Programs awarding money or valuable prizes based on chance are illegal, with individual review to determine compliance.
GOP approves anti inflation bill as adjournment tightens
The House passed the Taft Ellender Wagner plan 264 to 97, rebuking Truman’s stance. Senate moves to consider the T E W housing bill amid intra party split, with McCarthy backed version favored by many. Truman urged delay of adjournment to address high living costs and warned against feeble compromises. The measure would tighten installment buying controls and reserve requirements while terms for public housing remain contested.
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Jingling the News Lady President
A satirical note by Stan Arnold claims more girls vote than boys and warns of a catastrophe if girls unite to influence elections. The spoof, labeled Copsright 244, reflects campus or youth culture humor about political participation.
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