3000 Cattle Die in Dakota Prairie Fire
A prairie fire in central South Dakota destroyed about 3000 head of cattle across 500 square miles of farms and ranches. The blaze, driven by strong winds, threatened homes and facilities, with efforts by 400 volunteers and National Guard to control it. No human deaths initially reported, several homes burned, towns evacuated, and containment aided by backfires along Highway 27.
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Associated Press
Pierre
South Dakota
Contrel
Volimerr
Onguard
Les
Holabird
Harrold
Highmors
Babson Critiques Advertising on Radio Broadcasts
Babson analyzes radio advertising and its impact on consumer taste and trust. He cites surveys showing mixed feelings toward ads, calls for better program quality, and notes that advertising's reach competes with print, though radio offers timely message delivery.
Efforts to End Wildcat Rail Strike Stir Pittsburgh
Settlement attempts were launched by Cleveland dispatched leaders from two railroad brotherhoods to win back the 100 striking workers at Carnegie Tisinois Steel in Pittsburgh. The walkout by Heather hood members disrupted shipments from local mills, with a 5 cent per hour wage rise and four week vacations among sought changes.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie
Tisinois Steel Corporation
Iilrond
Cleveland
Yellrond Transporte
Pittsburgh Mills
Accidents Kill Two In County In August Toll
State Police report 67 rural highway accidents in Erie County during August 1947. Two fatal wrecks claimed two lives, 26 crashes caused injuries, 53 people injured overall, with 39 property damage incidents. Total damage estimated at 31985.00. Attempts at enforcement continued to reduce violations.
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Teutenant
James F. Maroney
Pennsylvania
Lawrence Park
Erie County
Ars
Argentina Plans to Push Veto Fight at United Nations
Argentina prepares to block a move at the United Nations General Assembly as a split looms over Spain and Franco. Poland condemns Argentina while observers warn of impacts on recognition of small and medium powers.
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Argentina
Associated Preas Lake
N.Y
United Natwork General Assembly
New York
Australie
Spain
Gener Assembly
United Nations
Madrid
Poland
Wittndy
Qaunell
Parachute Jump Featured At Large Field Meet
The event at the sportsmen's grounds in ColumBu s will include a parachute jump from 4000 feet by Gerald Thompson of Columbus. Also on the program are a shotgun and rifle exhibition by Pred Solsson, fly and bait casting by True Temper reps, skeet contests, and forestry displays. Continuous activities run from morning to evening with prizes and booths.
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ColtmUus
Hou
William Shamburg
Gerald Thompson
Coluumbus
Viking
Pred Solsson
Hastings
True Temper Rats
Af Forest
J! Bees
Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters
James Latimer Hes
Singing group to get charter at Cory High School
The Cory chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America opens tonight at 8 15 in the Cory High School auditorium. Reserved seat tickets are sold out with several hundred expected for the charter presentation and performances by visiting quartets from Jamestown Warren and others in the western New York district. The highlight is the Westinghouse Four quartet which ranked high in a national barbershop contest finals.
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Cory
Society For the Preservation and Encowagement
America
Corry High ‘School
Civi Hanil
Iscal
Jamestown
Warren
New York
Westinghouse Fouruartet
No Protests Over City Assessment Evidence
Carry property owners are apparently satisfied with assessment figures turned in by City Assessor J Don Cold Watson appeared before the Board of Tax Revisions and Appeals last night seeking a change in property assessments Members of the board were at the City Building from 7 to 9 p m last night and will be there again to hear any complaints or protests that might arise
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J. Doncold
Watson
Orth
Board of Tax Revisions
Cancer Deaths Lower in the South Says Research
An Associated Press report from St. Louis notes lower cancer death rates in southern states, attributed to fewer smokers, smoke exposure, and urban hazards. Data from the Fourth National Cancer Research Congress and Dr. F. E. Quyler Hammond discuss regional differences, diet factors, and aging populations shaping mortality projections.
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Associate
ST. Louis
Roosevelt son backs Truman renomination in Meet the Press
James Roosevelt, eldest son of the late president, says Truman deserves renomination and has not abandoned FDR's policies, especially in domestic affairs, during a Meet the Press appearance in New York.
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FDR
Truman
New York
James Roosevelt
Igde
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ex-Corry Woman Donates 4000 for College Scholarship
The late Miss Mamie Amidon left a 4000 fund to the State Teachers College at Valley City Dakota for a scholarship. The gift honors her teaching career and supports instrumental music students and public school music programs.
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Fanny Amicon
North Dakota College
Corry High School
Formoy Giyry
Mand Lowe
Anuiate
Tyust
Pune
Stucen
State ‘Teachers College
Val
Dakota
Mammy Anpivlon
Ciney
Amidon
Sintec
Miss Amidon
Corry
Abvey
West Wayne Sieves
Freezing Plant Expands as New Lockers Arrive
The freezing plant plans expansion to include new lockers replacing an unused section of the building. Mr Nasofa is named in the project with an increased output and smoke curing equipment. Work is expected to begin soon with setup likely starting next month, after a months long delay.
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Tim Telli
Jore Pitti
Wiley
Mae Bovey
Wabi
Russell
Qldifinn
Loche Prewaing
Yilynite Pemwenk
Snestlal
Sreserth
Sion
Nasofa Hendio
Blast injures 12 coal miners in dye associate prom
Flames from a fuel tank and an exploding power shovel injured twelve miners near a coal operation. All victims were in serious condition at Adiya Hospital as nurses and doctors rushed to duty, with blood plasma and transfusions given to stabilize shock and burn injuries.
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Ponxsuta
Adiiya Hospital
Speed Arrangements For Cease Fire In Indonesia
Reports from Batavia indicate UN and Dutch sources planning a rapid cease fire with a UN mission to assess effectiveness within weeks. The plan includes naval officers and technical assistance to support a Dutch Indonesian settlement, amid rising clashes and economic strain.
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Indonesia
Associated Pres
Security Council
Enen Nation
Batavia
Activilies
Wielbolle
Cnnjanry
Railroads Back ICC to Boost Tariff Rates in Push
Bulletin snippets report railroads agreeing to support the Interstate Commerce Commission in granting a stronger freight rate increase, with a petition filed for a 27 percent hike after a July 25 request for a 40 percent rise.
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Preas
Washington, Sept
Titarstate Commerce Commission
TCO
Truman 10 Start Home Tomorrow
President Truman and family face a round of receptions in Rio de Janeiro on the eve of leaving Brazil. He plans to meet Brazilian and U S reporters, embassy staff, and about 4000 Rio area Americans before attending an embassy dinner. He will review a parade for Brazil's independence anniversary and then depart aboard the battleship Missouri.
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Associated Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Truman
Brazil
United States
Rio
U. S
Eyvesin Guniedles Pontes
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Prsident
Living costs double since 1939 report shows rise in essentials
A Labor Department bulletin notes food prices up 89 percent since 1938 and overall retail costs for moderate income families rising 1.1 percent between March and June. Clothing, medical, and fuel costs also climb while some everyday goods fall, reflecting broad inflation since World War II.
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Reptember
Nyton Spd Rayon
Eis
Itil Falme
Angelarees
Qlthollen
Éliate
Woman guilty on involuntary manslaughter charge
Philadelphia September 6 Mrs Marie Atina Lombardo 28 found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the dental shooting of her husband in their apartments February 22 ten women and two men jury deliberated five minutes verdict to three to six years prison sentence sentence deferred pending petition for a new trial lawyers plan to file within four days Lombardo testified she aimed to scare her husband to get even for his past attempts to scare her Denied liberty on 2000 bail committed to prison pending appeal
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Philadelphia
Marie Atina Lombarda
Mangater
Dntal
Wisband
Mickle Declines 1948 Candidacy in Harrisburg
J War en Mickle a Democratic state chairman said he would not seek re election when the Democratic State Committee meets next year to plan the 1948 presidential campaign.
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Mickle
Harrisburg
J. Waren Mickle
Erean Wes
Treasury Officials Stand Pat On Bevin Redis tribution Idea
Washington reports say senior Treasury and government analysts remain skeptical of Ernest Bevin's plan to value the Fort Knox gold by dollars. They warn a revaluation could boost foreign buying power and hinder European recovery, while Congress would control any policy changes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ernest Bevin
Fort Knox
Payis
Europa Mithout
Snyder
Vipey
Congress
Sayin
Snerensky Mylion
U.S
Tev
Wales
U. S
Raymond Picnic Draws Hundred0s Of Attendees
Nearly 1,000 people are expected at the Raymond Mig Co annual picnic at Lee Boeuf plant grounds starting at 10. The revival after the war era aims for its largest turnout. A mushball game, stepping contest, casting contest opened this morning with adult and children events planned this afternoon and prizes for winners.
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Raymond Mig. Co
Lee Boeuf
Peace Treaty Ils Signed By Italy
Rome dispatch reports that treaty ratification instruments were signed by provisional president Bearini and foreign minister Qarlo Sforma. The documents will be forwarded by special courier to Pawit foni and Italy’s ambassador Pietro Chiron, with additional officials named in the ceremony.
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Rome
Tony
Biorica de Nici
Bearini
Imad
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Wildcat
Ankara
Turkey
Reony Peker
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London
Britain
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Stoneholm
Seni
Foreign Office
Russia
Finland
France
Soviet Union
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Treasury Dept
Raymond
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Italy
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