Senate Panel Backs Broad Home Front Mobilization Bill
The Senate Banking committee advanced a home front mobilization bill giving President Truman wide discretion to invoke wage price controls. It would authorize scarce material allocation, defense production prioritization, possible government plant takeovers, credit curbs, and $2 billion in loans. Debate may start Thursday after hours of amendments.
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Late Wire News Briefs From The Ansociialed Press
SEW YORK The Norwegian Freighter Belfri reported it was broken and in urgent need of help in the North Atlantic as the guard cutter Dexter sped to aid. Other ships altered course to assist. ROME The Italian government said the urn holding Saint Benedict’s bones has been found undamaged after WWII era bombing at Monte Cassino. OKLAHOMA Creighton Murray surged 34 votes over William O in the Yale recount across all counties to clinch the Democratic gubernatorial lead. WALLING- The Democratic National Committee bought a headquarters building for about 240,000 dollars, announced by Charmay Within Bogie Jr.
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Taxing Tax Exempt Orgs Faces Senate Debate
Senate Finance committee voted to tax unrelated business activities of educational, charitable and other tax exempt groups including universities and hospitals. House and Senate differ on scope with churches largely exempted. University leaders oppose broad methods, citing research harm. New auxiliary police recruitment announced in New York as wartime emergency measure.
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Death ends wedding plans in Missouri crash
Elmer Schmacker age 32 was killed when his car overturned on 4 Curve on U S Highway 66 near Marshfield. Bride to be Dorothy Phillips 29 and her brother Cletus Schute 24, both of Gilmore, Mo, were injured and transported to Springfield hospital. Schute suffered a fractured right leg and Miss Phillips a serious injury as the couple’s wedding, planned in two weeks, was called off.
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City Council Approves Electrical Code Ordinance
In a three and a half hour session the council passed an ordinance creating a new electrical code after rescinding prior passage votes to allow two amendments. The amendments clarified minor electrical repairs in private homes. Also approved were personnel changes including resignations and new appointments in fire and police departments. The council thanked the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the Cole County fair.
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Fred Putnam
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E. H. Mueller
Edward Dybatl
Russell Rintlin
Chamber of Commerce
Cole County
UN could convene full assembly on short notice
Lake Success Aug 7 AP Secretary General Trygve Lie said the 9 nation General Assembly could be called into extraordinary session on 24 hours notice if new aggression occurs. He would not hesitate to convene if deemed necessary to act when the Security Council cannot. The Dominican Republic asks to open Sept 19 session and remove the ban on ambassadors to Madrid.
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Prairie Home reacts to bread price hike in Korea era
In Prairie Home Aug 7, shoppers react to a loaf price rise as Korea war concerns push costs up. Meal sugar coffee and flour add to fear of shortages while car prices and tire stocks rise. Local men expected to be drafted within three months add to the market unease.
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Weather Outlook for Jefferson City and Central Missouri
Partly cloudy conditions with scattered thunderstorms tomorrow morning or afternoon. Temperature changes expected with today high around mid 80s. Local forecast covers Jefferson City and central Missouri areas including nearby rivers and counties.
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Marines Mobilize All Reserve Forces To Full Strength
US Marines announce plans to call up 80,000 volunteer reserves for active duty, boosting strength to about 200,000. Mobilization targets include 56,000 reserves between August 15 and October 31 and 30,000 more volunteers, with some women reserves and air reserve units also activated. Navy and Coast Guard moves accompany stalled defense funding outlook. Local officials: House Armed Services Committee chair plans a request for a $590 million Marine strength increase in January. President Truman discusses defense with top military leaders amid broader budget talks.
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French ask for more troops and unified Europe defense
Paris reports France seeks greater American and British forces and a three year, 14 division rearmament plan backed by U.S. aid. It calls for a unified Western European command and centralized defense finance, as Washington debates broader military support in the Korean war.
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Twin Bill Senatorial Primary in Idaho Tops Political Card
Idaho faces a doubleheader senatorial race as Glen Tavner and Nene Toagre contend for the Republican and Democrat nominations amid a busy primary day. Results also shape governor and four House seats as contenders seek fall battleground status and party alignment. Separate Nebraska and Missouri notices show Gov. Peterson seeking a third term while other races unfold. Mary Ellen Koetting and James Franklin Clark applied for a marriage license in Jefferson City.
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Robbery near Boonville targets Junction City man
State Highway Patrol searches for two hitchhikers who robbed a Junction City man of cash near Boonville on Highway 40 around 6:30 pm. The victim, 38, described both suspects as between 20 and 35, one about 6 feet tall with a thin mustache, the other roughly 3 feet 8 inches tall and deeply tanned.
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Florida governor sets 30 day gambling enforcement deadline
Gov. Fuller Warren demands strict gambling prohibition with a 30 day deadline for sheriffs and constables. He warns officers of neglect of duty and possible removal if gambling persists after Sept. 7, following ток sensational Kefauver hearings and prior suspensions. Also reports a $5 fine for Lawrence Woodman on expired license charge.
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Judge Holman to Hold Court Here On Aug. 15
Circuit Clerk Guy Lane mailed letters to all members of the Cale County bar association informing them that Judge Lawrence Holman of the Ninth Judicial Circuit will hold court here Tuesday August 15. The session aims to take up motions formal matters defaults and pleas attorneys wish to bring up and will not include any contested trials.
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Cale County Bar’ Association
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Lawrence Holman
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No Sabotage Found in Fairfield B-29 Crash
Air Force investigators found no evidence of sabotage in the Fairfield B-29 crash and explosion that killed 17 men late Saturday. Meanwhile families from the trailer camp devastated by the blast began moving into new quarters.
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Phils Whiz Kids Set to Lead NL Tomorrow
The Daily Capitol News sports pages preview Philadelphia Phils and the Whiz Kids as they aim for top NL status tomorrow. Readers are advised to check the sports section for late scores and full coverage.
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Rainmaker claim sparks city farmer uproar
New York meteorologist Dr. Wallace E Howell said his work last March did not produce much rain. He suggested cloud seeding with silver iodide may have reduced rainfall in some areas. Officials had previously avoided claiming credit, while farmers upstate and local authorities blamed the rainmaker for a soggy spring and hurt summer business.
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Two U S Girls Inch Toward English Channel Crossing
In a moonlit night Shirley May France 19 from Somerset MA and Florence Chadwick 31 of San Diego CA entered the English Channel from Cap Gris Nez aiming for Dover. Both swimmers pressed forward with steady effort as they began the ambitious crossing.
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Urges Food Stamp Plan To Dispose of Surpluses
Columbia August SAP report says farm leader Fred Weinkel, president of the Missouri Farmers Association, proposed a bi partisan commission direct a surplus disposal plan. Low income families would buy food stamps and exchange them for food in regular markets.
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