Britain weighs blockade to curb Palestine illegal immigration
A cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street discussed a possible full scale blockade of the Palestine coast to stop Jewish immigration. British officials say the move aims to end the illegal influx as ships remain at Haifa harbor under cramped, unsanitary conditions. Field Marshal Montgomery and service chiefs attended. Malta reported Ajax sailing toward Haifa.
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Haifa
Associated Press
London
Britain
Palestine
Holy Land
Iormant
No. 10
Downing Street
Aillee
Hetty Harbor
Ernest Bevin
Crines
Park Peace Cpnfurence
Philip Noel-Baker
Lond Montgomery
Staf
Malta
Eal Uday
Polio Epidemic Spreads Across States Amid Precaution Calls
Polio cases rise nationwide with confirmed infections in Arkansas Mississippi and Ohio as health officials warn of a potential epidemic year. Authorities urge rest crowds avoidance and preventive measures while New York City reports 68 cases and nine fatalities to date compared with last year.
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Associated Press
Pulaski County
Latte Rock
Arkansas
Ot Totes
Forrest
Lowndes Pounlics
Mississippi
Ohio
South
West
Middlewest
New England
Middle Atlantic
Louisiana
Nebraska State Parka
New York City
Reunited After 52 Years at Meadville
A Bleasdale family reunion spans 52 years when Louis Bleasdale, 84, and his son Lyuis, 55, identified each other through the surname Zenos after a Cleveland orphanage case and a newspaper story spurred the search. The father had abandoned the name postwar, while the son hoped to find his father across years of separation.
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Zenos
San
Presa Meadvible
Ils
Lous Blenaelste
J. Banas
Zane Bennet
Priudpap
Lyuis
Cleveland
Martin Declares Locust Plague Links to Lobbyists
Governor Martin, Republican candidate for U S senator, denounces lobbyists and government secrecy. He cites alleged influence, calls for change after 14 years of alleged hypocrisy in Washington, and urges disclosure of all financial affairs. He warns against secrecy and urges reforms.
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Mramile
Crawinn County Republica Committee
Martin
U.S
Washington
Union Moves at Aero Plant Over Shipping Strike
Workers at Aero Plant resume picketing after union demands stall deliveries to the facility. Officials report possible blocking of steel and other shipments as union members discuss future actions. management has not publicly commented. Treasury data interleaved shows August receipts and expenditures totaling 267.4 billion.
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Heiter
Aero Supply
Miz
Ga Fe
Munday
Aero Lodge
Wits
Lyon
Whitey
Uniel Nias
Whitt
Te Phint
Mauseumnent Fins
Aero Union
Witto
Aery
Aero Management
Aero Plant
Bre
Meiers
Rodhiy
Treasury
Washington
United States Treasrytil
Buinmee
Allelat
Waterhouse Cory Gop Group Plans Big Gov Martin Event
Chairman Waterhouse and Cory GOP group travel from Corry to Frenchtown for a governor Martin reception at Hotel Lafayette. The Crawford Republican picnic follows with Gov Martin Attorney General Dull and other officials expected to speak before a crowd of about 5 000. The day includes a George Junior Republic boys choir and Cambridge Springs band.
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Waterhouse
Cory Gop
Gov. Martin
Frenchtown
W. Wo Waterhous
Meadville
Mayfly
United States
Staé Fiekel
Lafayette
Crawford Republican
Corry
Edward C. Martin
James H. Dull
Ray Smock
Crawford County
GOP
Mearville
Titusville
BHP Wwe
Burl Amner
George Junior Republic
Grove City
Lee McCandless
Cambridge Springs
Col. Striker
Secretary of Internal Affairs
William S. Livengood, Jr
Harvey Taylor
Exposition Flyer fault noted in air brake hose
Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports a defective air brake hose found on the Exposition Flyer, delaying plans for a fair last held in Napierville. Coverage includes European reports from London about statements by Ernest Boyn and a note on overwork contributing to illness in Paris. Pittsburgh notes a $500 reward from the Sun Telegraph for clues to the whereabouts of nine year old Raymond Howe Jr in Highland Park.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Exposition Flyer
Napierville
Eeash
London
Ernest Boyn
Doreign
Hue
Paris
Pittsburgh
Pittsurgh Sun-Telegraph
Oday
Jassern
Highland Park
Raymond Howe, Jr
V J Day Parade Planned Here By Womens Post
Plans for V J Day celebrations announced by the Women's Post of the American Legion. An all day program with a large military parade and activities was proposed, inviting nearby groups to compete. Installation of officers led by District Commander Wheeler completed the post formation with Jane Fires as commander and Virginia Armitage as vice commander. Jane F. Paral and Josephine Frisina elected to represent the post at the American Legion convention in Philadelphia.
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Sephemia
Japan
Tiv
American Legion
Ihvis
Henry Wheeler
Anna Anderson
Cort Ytown
Pennsvania
Iistallationey Monies
Distrie
Osmander Wheeler
Jane Fires
Virginia Armitage
Helen Gibletom
Muriel String
Adjulwif
Juliu Roka
Leonia
Campbell Soup tomato strike threatens Camden plant action
Negotiations fail as CIO and Campbell Soup workers prepare to strike Monday at the Camden New Jersey plant. J M Hoerle Campbell VP says the company will not yield and about 8,000 workers will idle. The strike endangers over 8,000 tomato growers in PA and NJ with an estimated 4.9 million dollar crop at risk.
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Camden
N. J. Ay
CIO
Campbell Soup Company
Harold J
Iis
Tobacco, Agricultural and Allied Workers
CTO
J. ML. Hoerle
Campbell
Mato
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Youth Reenacts Three Fiendish Crimes In Detail
Chicago reports William Heirens a seven year old self confessed triple slayer with a dual personality, detailing his crimes in statements to the State's Attorney and police. He described the three murders, 29 burglaries and robberies, and led investigators to the crime scenes as crowds watched the suspect recount each movement. Heirens claimed sexual stimulation from the killings but denied sexual contact with his victims. The inquiry traced his paths from his home to Susie’s and the Ross apartment, and to the scene of the third slaying near Miss Pranves Brown’s home in Chicago’s North Side.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Heirens
Atorney
Sugamte
Wiek-visuvast University
Ate
Ae Mild
University of Chicago
Snbumure
At- Hing
Charewih
Tebul
Fis
Kililor
Josephine Rass Mivoi
Heirens
Arrachm
Suasane
Zane’ S Bay
Ross
Miss Brown
North Side
Truman Wins In Primary Battle To Oust Slaughter
Truman defeats Slaughter-backed incumbents in Missouri Democratic primary as party factions clash over leadership. Axtell emerges as main challenger in district races, with national figures like Byrd and Kilgore endorsing contrasting blocs. Local contest centers on ousting Slaughter allies and shaping congressional control.
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Truman
Slaughter
Kansas City
Axtell
Rimmard Conlemined
Hosehelor
Harry F) Byrd
Historic Flight By Drone Planes
In San Francisco on August 1 a drone test by the Army Air Force demonstrated precision control from a mother ship for long range bomb drop. Brig. Gen. Richard son announced the mission aimed at weapons delivery potential up to 2500 miles with drones operating near a control ship at Bien June.
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San Francisco
BMW
Murdo Alpuse
Calif
Gene
CPA-CPA crackdown on hide leather trade chaos
Washington August 7 government day ordered a equitable hunt for hidden hides and violators as part of a broader effort to curb price increases. CPA officials announced searches of leather plants to stockpile hides and prevent shortages, warning many plants may suspend operations without leather.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
John R Stevlnnit
CPA
Justice de- Amchmene
Steelman
John D. Small
White House
Small
OPA
Paul Porter
School Board Plans Action on Vacant Teacher Posts
The Corry School Board is set to act Monday night to fill three elementary, two senior high, one vocational, and one art position. Interviews have produced several recommendations from the Instruction Committee as district wide renovations proceed, including redesigns at the junior high, library, and Homemaking building.
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Corry
ILA of Hiese
Owen
Vocational Schoo Lk
Lions Shade
Committee On
Stanley Anderson
Roy Multer
Chusium
Anderson Thecos
With & Weton
Ie Pear
Boneet
Anderson
Buy Ids
Plot alleged against Mexico president-elect reported
BULLETIN Mexico City August 7 disclosed an alleged plot against the lives of President-elect Miguel Aleman and Col. Serrano, a senator-elect. Gen. Jimene Nelgado, chief of police, announced the discovery and Assistant Attorney General Paul F. Cardinal confirmed the report. Headline updates from Harrisburg note Col John W Weltman appointed acting wing commander of the Sard Air wing in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
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Mexico City
Miguel Aleman
Charles ¥. Serrano
Jiminee Nelgado
Federal District
Paul F. Cardinal
Harrisburg
Martin
John W. Weltman
U. S. Army Air Forces
Sard Air Wing
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
End of long Paris peace talks on voting rules
Wearied delegates near the end of two days of debate at the Paris peace conference adopted a British compromise on voting rules over Soviet Russia and five Slavic states. The plan would use a two thirds majority for conference decisions, with council oversight, and has broad support from the major powers.
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Paris
Riveir
Foreign Ministers Council
Met
Netherlands
Australia
Rus Sian Bistrion
Yhani
Russia
U.S
James P. Byres
V. M. Molotov
A. V. Alexander
Malotay
Paul Herel Spask
Belgium
Spaak
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Congress
UNION
Women’s Post
Wheeler
Trumin
Roger G. Slaughter
Mtwouel Congress
Democraticary
Missouri
Fons
Missourk Virginia
West Virginia
Ray
Mel Bonn
Germany
Wilelm Marx
Flere
Philadelphia
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