Bentley Testimony Ties U S to Moscow Espionage Plot
The House Un American Activities Committee recalls Eliza beth Bentley, a former Soviet espionage agent, who testifies she received $2000 from Anatol Gromov in October 1945 and was told of a Soviet medal. She says she turned the money over to the FBI and the story strengthens claims of Communist infiltration, though some denials persist.
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United States
House Committee On UN- American Activities
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Moscow
Miss Bentley
Anatol Gromov
Washington
Gromov
Soviet Supreme Council
FBI
Canada
un-American Activities Committee
More Miles Per Gallon From Higher Engine Compression
Automakers plan engines with increased compression to cut fuel use and raise efficiency by 30 to 40 percent. Higher compression requires gasoline with about 93 octane, versus 87 for current premium. Industry notes long-term synthetic gasolines may not meet demand for years.
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America
Motors
Academic Freedom Fight Hits Teachers in Wallace Move
Washington column reports thirteen cases of political pressure against educators backing Henry Wallace's Progressive Party. universities and colleges nationwide, including Northwestern, Columbia Teachers College, Williams, and University of Georgia, faced dismissals or resignations, with ministers and professors losing pulpits or positions.
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NEA
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
United States
North
South
Columbia University
Northwestern
Williams College
Oglethorpe
University of Georgia
Northwestern University
Evanston
Curtis MacDougall
U. S
Illinois
Frederick L. Schuman
James F. Byrnes
Schuman
Philadelphia
Columbia University Teachers’ College
Clyde Miller
Wallace
James Barfoot
Peach Tree
Oglethorpe University
Don West
Methodist College
Evansville
Ind
George Parker
Florida Institution
Charles C. Davis
Leonard Cohen
Daniel D. Ashkenas
University Board of Trustees
Lyndon K. McNair
State Teachers College
Lyndon, Vt
Vermont
Chicago
Buffalo
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Senn
Emily Noack
George T. Frantzis
Schhool
Richard H. Breacy
Centenary Methodist Church
Cumberland
Isaiah J. Domas
Universal Unitarian Church
Atlanta, Ga
UN Faces Police Force Decision At General Assembly in Paris
Washington reports three years of limited UN security using 49 civilian guards from Lake Success sent to Palestine. As the 1948 general assembly in Paris opens September 21, Moscow’s veto and doubts over funding blunt plans for a world police force. The Military Staff Committee fails to agree on a structure and contributions, with the Big Five proposing comparable but not equal shares. Projections show U S Britain France and China favor stronger, more naval and air capable UN forces, while Russia resists battleships and carriers, stressing a land army and warning the council may stall further.
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Washington
United Nations
U.N
Lake Success
Palestine
Paris
MSC
United States
Britain
France
China
Russia
Security Council
Council
U. S
Doctor Answers Mongolism and Scourge of Scurvy
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains mongoloid infants result from maternal age risk, noting it is a rare accident not due to parents or care. Most die young but can live contentedly. institutional care is often advised. The piece also answers scurvy causes and treatment, citing vitamin C intake, usually from citrus fruits.
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Edwin P. Jordan
NEA
Railroads Stage Massive Publicity Pageant in Chicago
Chicago hosts Wheels A'Rolling a two million dollar railroad exhibit through Labor Day. The display reviews 100 years of U S rail history with 24 historic locomotives, model stations, and a varied array of themed pavilions including Florida in Chicago and a life sized Old Faithful geyser from Yellowstone. A 220 actor cast performs twice daily on a 480 foot stage with three switch tracks.
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Tom Thumb
DeWitt Clinton
Northwestern
Lake Front
United States
Burlington Line
Rocky Mountain
Deadwood
Central City
United States Army
Santa Fe Railroad
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