Russians Jail Food Hoarders In Reich Zone
Russians punish hoarders in the Soviet occupation zone of Germany with prison terms and property losses. Reports state hunger demonstrations occurred and popular food imports relied on airlifted supplies. Marshal Sokolovsky urged production increases and promised fertilizer and machinery next year.
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Reich Zone
Berlin
Germany
Luania
Acuto
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Sokolovsky
Saxony
Symington Arrives in London for Berlin Airlift Review
American Secretary of Air W. Stuart Symington and General Hoyt S. Vandenberg land in London for a flying inspection tour. They will study forces needed to sustain an air link with Berlin in winter and inspect British bases as U.S. jet fighters and bombers arrive.
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London
W. Stuart Symington
Ali
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Air Force
United States
Ber
Berlin
Symington
Germany
Curtis Lemay
Bymington
Vandenberg
Northold
Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
Ip Ian Gate Ee
Fe S
Lewis W. Douglas
Akron Parking Ban Approved After Early Merchant Objections
Akron officials report the 4 to 6 pm parking ban on main streets eased traffic by providing two extra lanes during peak periods. Safety engineer H B Wooding notes initial merchant objection faded after public education, and the measure is now widely accepted.
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Akron
Zeus
Jin Amer
C. Easley
West Virginia
Health Council
H. B. Wooding
Driver Killed In Crash Fire Involving Taxi On Virginia Street
A 23 year old driver Stanley Ferrari of Poca was killed when his 1931 sedan exploded after colliding with a taxi driven by Lewis Hissom of Slasonville at Virginia and Court Streets. Hissom faced reckless driving charges. A taxi passenger and a bystander were injured. The blaze burned Ferrari over most of his body. Estelle McClananhan, 61, also of Poca, suffered burns. Ferrari’s body was taken to Gatens mortuary. his sister Wanda Ferrari works at McMillan Hospital.
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C. A. Jones
Claud Ashton Jones
Grosscuper
Fire Creek
Fayette County
Fayetteville
Charleston
Naval Academy
West Virginia
Adm. Jones
USS Indians
New Jersey
North Carolina
Franklin
Dawson
Venezuela
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Cambridge
Mass
Memphis
Santo Domingo
City
Virginia
Court Sta
Stanley Ferrari
Poca
Estelle McClanahan
McMillan Hospital
Pasenger
Cunningham
W. R. Lacy
Lewis Hisaam
Slasonville
Virginia St
Ferrari
Court St
Hissom
Lacy
G. C. Ransom
Central Fire Station
Leo Damron
Central Station
Gatens
Wanda Ferrari
McMillan, Hospital
Wilma
Victor
Edward
Page
Uprising Reported Against Tibetan Regency in Chamdo
A brief dispatch from Nanking reports thousands of Tibetan nomads in Chamdo and Chaya attacked garrisons as factions seek vengeance against the regent Yung Tseng Daja. The note hints at potential civil war, with Tibet under Dalai Lama rule and China’s nominal suzerainty.
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Nanking
Chamdo
Chaya
Draya Yamdan
Lhasa
8Th Brigade
China
Chungking
Jecheng
Yung Tseng-Daja
Yung Wes
L Spin
Dalai Lama
Solons Hustle Home to Begin Vote Campaign
Washington August 8 1948 Congress hustled home to submit its record to voters for the November 3 election. The 80th Congress faced a choice between being labeled the worst or greatest by President Truman as GOP leaders pushed a inflation fight housing plan and private low cost home construction. The extra 13 day session produced bills including 5 million for disabled veterans cars and funds for a UN headquarters loan of 65 million. Mileage payments for members totaled 171000 for House and 51000 for senators.
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Washington
Capitol Bill
Courthouse Square
Congress
Truman
GOP
Mr. Truman
United Nations
New York
Bare Front Page Mirrors Congress Dismissal of Truman Plan
The CIO News notes a near blank front page while Congress ignores President Truman’s agenda. It cites rejection of higher minimum wages social security expansion education funding public power and reclamation money and Civil Rights bills. It also mentions GOP substitute bills on housing anti inflation and an excess profits tax.
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Washington
CIO News
Tyne
Ita
Truman
GOP
Dewey Campaign Emphasis Focuses on His Program
Sen. Ives says Dewey’s own program will shape the GOP campaign more than Congress. Dewey failed to win a preferred bill for a permanent UN home in New York and to widen displaced persons admissions, while a $65 million UN loan bill drew endorsement from Dewey but stalled in Senate action.
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Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
Sen
Ives
RN Y
GOP
Congress
Dewey
Nig! Cabs
United Nations
New York City
Truman
Senate Judiciary
New York
Ivesalac
Con
Southern Senator Defends Truman Over Impeachment Threat
Senator Ferguson of Michigan attacks GOP move to impeach President Truman over withheld information on wartime espionage. He accuses Truman of an iron curtain policy while Hoey of North Carolina defends presidents’ practice of withholding government employee records. Ferguson demands FBI warnings on Remington loyalty case and access to agency records to probe disclosures.
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Washington
Trueman
Congress
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Mr. Truman
Senate
Sen. Hoey
D-Nc
George Washington
Ferguson
White House
FBI
William W. Remington
Roselans
Remington
Commerce Department
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Clark
Wasteful War Freight Audits Reported by House Subcommittee
A House subcommittee chaired by Rep. Bender reported a wartime freight audit scandal with an estimated 700 million dollars overcharged by railroads in 1943 to 1945. The GAO accelerated audits were blamed for missing about 350 million in overcharges and potential underprotection of government interests in rate fixing. A re-audit could return roughly 50 million to the Treasury. Overcharges ranged from 10 to 12 percent during the war.
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Washington
Congress
Bender
Ohio
House
General Accounting Office
War Department
Treasury
Cavalcade of Cars to Lead West Virginia North-South Parade
West Virginia's North-South Football game prelude will feature a Cavalcade of Cars stretching over two miles through downtown Charleston. Ford Lincoln Mercury Kaiser-Frazer Jeepster Chevrolets Studebakers models from Charleston Motors Rabati Motors and others will parade with 20 glamor queens aiding the float contest.
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West Virginia
the Gazette
al Carey
Charleston
D P.m
Charleston Motors, Inc
Rabati Motors, Inc
Hubert Kelly
Rhodes- Walker
Parkins Motors, Inc
Tenia
Attorettes
R G. Williams
No Trace Found in Navion Crash Search
Aerial and ground searchers failed to locate any sign of two people after a Navion four seater crashed near Charleston in North Carolina. Pilot Dr. K J Dabney and passenger Jack Adams, both from Taylorsville, were aboard. State police and National Guard joined the hunt after a Martins Branch resident reported a low-flying plane at 7 a.m. Friday and two hours of searching.
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SAS
Quey
National, Guard
K. J. Dabney
Taylorsville
M. C
Jack Adams
Dr. Dabney
Hunt State Police
R. T. Cummings
South Charleston
Hunt
Sissonville
Martins Branch
Cummings
Bridges Attacks China Aid Delay for Arms Support
Senator Bridges says the administration delays in aiding China are inexcusable and that Congress has forced a policy change. He urges that the Chinese government receive American arms and munitions to defend itself against Communism, signaling a new policy begun by Congress.
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Washington
China
Sen
Bridges
Congress
Senate ‘Appropriations Committee
Car Wants and Ads Spur Secondhand Listings
In a GazetteWant ad batch readers see listings for used cars including a 1918 Plymouth with doors and radio, four new tires, asking price 1335 and last sale 1200. Other notes cite a 37 model with a sedan body, a 32 ER coupe, and a 41 ER POD sedan. Dial 2-6161 or 35-171 for top exposure.
Envoys Meet Molotov Over Berlin Crisis
Western envoys prepare to meet Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov for the third time to push for ending the Berlin blockade as a precondition for a Big Four conference on Germany. Moscow and Berlin sources suggest no major shift in positions despite talks. aims center on German unity and economic integration while dismantling military power.
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Berlin
Moscow
INS
Molotov
Germany
Hussis
Bertly
Kremlin
House Un-American Committee Eyes Soviet Consulate Subpoena
The House Un American Activities Committee planned to subpoena a witness at the Soviet consulate in New York if the State Department approves. Acting Chairman Mundt said the panel wants to question a Russian schoolteacher linked to a New York settlement, amid questions about diplomatic immunity. The hearing resumes tomorrow with mentions of Elizabeth Bentley and former aide Currie, who faces public denial of wartime spying accusations.
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Washington
House
Active Idea Committee
New York
State Department
Mundt
R-Sd
Don Mrz
Okaana Stepanova Rosenkine
Neasey
Lauchiin Currie
Roosevalt
Currie
Elizabeth T. Bentley
United States
Lees
Aid Grants Pass Billion Dollars Aid Grants Pass Billion Dollars
The United States, via the Marshall Plan, topped the billion dollar mark in new ECA grants. Total aid to ten European countries reached 1.002 billion dollars as of August, with Norway and Denmark receiving two DC-6 transports each and Britain, China and others benefiting from wheat, cotton, and food shipments.
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Washington
Norway
Denmark
Paul G. Hoffman
China
England
Britain
Dominion
ECA
Austria
Ceremany
France
Greece
Labour Unions Win in War Drive Against Communism
Washington reports a quiet labor campaign against Communists in unions across the country and abroad. Leaders say pressure on Communist led CIO unions grows, with some considering leaving the CIO. US labor attaches blame to Moscow and sees weakening influence in Italy and France as they campaign for the Marshall Plan.
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Washington
Baker
Communitam
Ses
CIO
U.S
Europe
State Department
Moscow
Italy
France
Communist “Party
Russia
U. S
Ceremany
Iobor
Henry Winston
Fleasa
Fage
Henry’s father and Hank linked by hair color rumor
A local chatter centers on Henry and Hank with claims about their hair color. Some say Henry’s father had red hair while others note Hank differs, sparking a mix of gossip and curiosity in the community.
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Henry
Hank
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