Gulf Hurricane Strikes Coast Amid Evacuations and High Tides
A Gulf hurricane hit near Santa Rosa Island and Pensacola with 98 mile winds, 115 mile per hour gusts, and tides rising over shorelines. Evacuations expanded from Mobile to St Bernard Parish as authorities warned of flood dangers and power outages.
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Florida Highway Patrol
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Barrwood
Southwe Pass
Mississippi
Zates
Panama City
Stevens
U. S
Biloxi
Miss
Blakeley Island
Bayou la Batre
St. Bernard Parish
Church and Hungarian Church Reach Peace Agreement
In Budapest a long stand off ends as Hungary's Communist government and the Roman Catholic Church sign a settlement. Bishops must curb subversive activity and oppose use of the church for political aims while supporting collectivization. W. Va. inmate Lewis is released pending further medical care in Louisville.
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Virginia State Penitentiary
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Ed Greene
Constitution and Order of
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W. Va
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Republic
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Louisville
Moundsville
Green
West Virginia
Truman to Deliver Leaner Living Nation Broadcast
President Truman announced a national address set for 9 p m Friday to outline leaner living amid war mobilization. Congress moved quickly on a Defense Production Act based bill and funds to administer emergency controls supporting the Korean war effort.
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Truman
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White House
Congress
Tax Hike Faces Senate Delay Over Excess Profits Tax
The proposed tax hike to raise rates on individuals and businesses stalled in the Senate due to a dispute over reintroducing an excess profits tax on corporations. President Truman urged faster action while House members floated adding the levy to any Senate bill. If unresolved, the Oct. 1 effective date for higher individual rates may slip.
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Senate
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Truman
White House
Eppeal
House
Rep
Hubert-Ohio
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Treasury
Inside Today Amusementa Crossw'd Puente And Colmorats
The item appears as a fragmented newspaper snippet listing items like crosswords and editorials with unreadable or garbled text and misprint. No clear events, names, places, or dates are decipherable from the readable portions.
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Veterans VFW urges purge of Truman defense and State leaders
The Veterans of Foreign Wars urged President Truman to replace leaders in the Defense and State Departments. Delegates debated Johnson and Acheson by name while some called for reexamination and removal, with Commander Clyde A. Lewis reporting strong member support for the stance.
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Chicago
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Truman
Defense Department
VFW
Department of Defense
Department of State
Defense
Louis Johnson
Dean Acheson
Baird Helfrich
Peoria
Helfrich
VEW
Heltrich
Joseph Thomson
New York City
Acheson
Johnson
Thomson
Marx Leva
Leva Lands Johnson
Leva
James Forrestal
Clyde A. Lewis
Lut
Les
Johnsson
Planners Approve Winfield Bridge Federal Loan Plan
The State Planning Board backed an $87,500 federal loan for early planning of a Kanawha River bridge at Winfield. The bridge would cost about $1,620,000 and connect Lincoln Putnam and Jackson counties via State Route 34. Final loan decision rests with the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency.
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State Road Commission
Tost
Putnam
Jackson
Patteson
Lincoln
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
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Randolph County Board of Education
Reds Pressures and China Border Allegations Across U S
U S officials Acheson and Johnson press for a rapid four billion dollar arms and rearmament package for Europe and Asia, detailing allocations to NATO and Far East regions while Hershey denounces selective conscription. China accuses U S planes of border incursions into Manchuria and Korea, claiming air violations and civilian casualties.
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Pohang
China
Johnson, Acheson Ask Arms Fund
Ex Nazi Bauer Chooses Family Over U S and Deportation
Frederick E. Bauer a 45 year old former non practicing Nazi spy withdrew his court appeal and agreed to deportation after being told his wife and two young children must leave Ellis Island Bauer said he faces sailing for Germany next Tuesday with his family while his American born wife Wilma Hite argued their children’s birthrights have been stolen.
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New York
Frederick E. Bauer
United States
Bauer
Washington
Ellis Island
Germany
Wilma Hite
Rockville
Ind
Executive Urges Labor Push Against Red Threat
President Truman on Labor Day urged intensified labor action against Communism, calling it a force that enslaves workers. He framed the holiday as a time for dedication to peace and defense, urging free labor to stand ready to help build sufficient defenses until aggressors seek peace.
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Washington
Truman
America
Lodger Tells Police He Fatally Hurt Family and Burned Home
An East Greenw ich man identified as Edwin A Reynolds 27 admitted to police he methodically killed a family of five and set their seven room house on fire after learning the wife planned to have his child. Five bodies were found but one male death remained unconfirmed. Reynolds described the sequence of killings and the arson before his arraignment on serious charges.
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East Greenwich
R. 1
Edwin A. Reynolds
Arsea
Reynolds
Fred
Dusta
Beatrice
Kathryn
Gail
Charles R. Johnson
Dusza
Johnson
U S Strives Hard For Neutral China
Secretary of State Acheson said the United States is using words and deeds to keep Communist China on the sidelines of the Korean conflict. He outlined UN decisions on how far forces may advance and noted new loans to Yugoslavia totaling 55 million dollars. He asserted no aggressive intent toward Formosa or the Chinese mainland.
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Ohio
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Formosa
Raleigh County Tank Commander Leads Belle Starr in Korea
A Raleigh County officer commands the Pershing tank Belle Starr in an American and South Korean assault in the Korean hills. Second Lt. Henry E. Davis of Los Angeles leads flanking units as the 90 mm gun tanks sweep ridges and valleys in mid afternoon combat.
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U. S
South Korea
Ernest W. Belcher
Hazy Raleigh County
W. Va
Henry E. Davis
Los Angeles
Canadian Rail Strike Ends After House Passes Bill
Ottawa reports leaders of Canada's rail workers ordered an immediate end to the eight day wildcat walkout. TheHouse of Commons passed emergency legislation requiring a return to service within 48 hours and minimum wage increases, with arbitration if talks fail in 19 days.
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Canada
House of Commons
Senate
Louis St. Laurent
Senate halts UNIT military training measure until next year
Senate Armed Services Chairman Tidings says the universal military training bill is sidetracked for January as President Truman requests delay. The plan would train youths 18 to 19 years old for six months, with six months in reserve, and would not start until a year or two after enactment. Lyndon Johnson named to lead a subcommittee for a detailed UMT bill.
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Senate Committee Action Today
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UMIT
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D-Ky
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D-Tenn
Hunt
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R-Nh
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Morse
Congress
City Buffeted By High Winds
A storm with winds up to 40 miles per hour struck Charleston yesterday at 5 p.m., disrupting power and felling trees in several areas including Montrose and Sissonville Route. Appalachian Electric Co reported a fuse plug lightning strike cut power for 1 hour 15 minutes and service was restored by 11 p.m. No further action noted.
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Potomac
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Mickey Cohen Arrives in Odessa Texas Under Scrutiny
Gambler Mickey Cohen lands in Odessa after arrival from Los Angeles with Texas Ranger orders for questioning. Public Safety Director Homer Garrison says no charges exist yet as Cohen is detained to determine his purpose in the area. Harvey denies planning a meeting with Cohen while confirming no prior contact.
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Texas
Mickey Cohen
West Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas Public Safety
Homer Garrison
Austin
Rangers
Los Angeles
Garrison
Midland-Odessa
Cohen
Paul Harvey
U Harvey
Harvey
American Airlines
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Midland
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Johnson Rejects Resign Demand From Congress
Secretary of Defense Johnson rebuts Rep. Tauriello demand for resignation asserting political attacks stem from election year politics. He defends President Truman and his Cabinet, praising Truman’s common sense and capability to speak for himself amid ongoing criticism.
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Johnson
Scale Acheson
Rep
Tauriello
D-Ny
Johnsson
Truman
Defense
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Harry Truman
Planes Wipe Out 1 200 Koreans Front Lines Rally Near Pohang
U S and South Korean forces push north of Pohang as American Mustangs and B 26 bombers strike North Korean positions. Navy ships shell trenches while ground troops beat back enemy advances toward Pohang airport and surrounding roads. Cavalry units clash northeast of Waegwan and Sobuksan Ridge is recaptured as the battle rages across coastal and inland fronts.
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Aluminum Firm Eyes State Site
Kais Chemical Corp plans a new aluminum plant in West Virginia with four potlines and capacity about 160 million pounds yearly. New Haven area is being considered for power costs and availability. Rep. Horan supports Kaiser’s request for extra northwest power to expand plant capacity before defense agencies sign long term foreign contracts.
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