Two Tremors Hit Dominican Coast After Quake Waves
Relic AP reports two minor earthquakes struck the Dominican Republic triggering tsunamis that devastated coastal towns such as Matanzas and Puerto Plata. Waves washed away homes and overrun rivers in the north while relief services mobilized quickly with Red Cross aid and army transport carrying food, medicine, and doctors to the affected areas. Haiti and Puerto Rico also felt some impact though less severe.
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Trujillo
Domin
Dominican
Wade Homeles
Matanzan Puerto Plats
Sqmana Pen
Red Cross
Vddaiti
Burglars Strike Dothan Gas Plant and Three Offices
Thieves hit four Dothan sites last night menacing cash and checks. Southern Liquid Gas Co. on Stadium Avenue suffered the heaviest loss estimated at 500 to 690 dollars. Chap man Construction on S Oates street Sorrell Milling on Oates and the Sherer Sale on Oates had safes or cash registers rifled with total theft under five dollars at the others. Entry was through broken windows and forced locks. gas site entry involved breaking glass and opening a lock. The heaviest loss was at the gas plant, discovered this morning by manager Vic Kor Mavity who notified authorities. Police report varied entry methods at the other three sites.
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Dothan
Uiling Cash Ragitiere
Southern Liquid Gas Co
Stadium Avenue
Chapman Construction Co
S. Oates Street
Sorrell Milling Co
Oates Street
Sherer Sale S
Vickor Mavity
Eddie D. Kelley
Ence
Truman Signs Bill for Terminal Leave Pay
President Truman signed into law a measure granting terminal leave pay to noncommissioned members of the armed forces who did not receive all entitled furlough time. The program covers about 2.7 billion dollars in cash and five year bonds, with eligibility expanded to veterans who served as enlisted men or officers.
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Washington
Tumut
Truman
White House
America Yegion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ropers
Fla
Riley
Price
War Department
Britain to Take Unilateral Action If Iran Threatens
London AP report cites Foreign Office spokesman saying Britain would act unilaterally if sudden threats to British lives or property arise in Iran and determine no need to consult the United Nations Security Council. Iran claimed Indian troops moved to Basra to replace others near oil fields as labor issues affect Anglo Iranian installations.
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London
Bokesman
Iran
Britain
United Navas Security Council
Basra
Iraq
Persian Gulf
Fed
Idnia
Y Aisturo
Ence
United Nations
United Nations Security Councl
Turity Council
Logger Injured In Florida Camp Accident
HLL Austin of Panama City Ma won the Dothan Hospital to May following an accident at a logging camp in Florida ten miles south of Cottonwood yesterday. Ambulance crews at the John MH Wilkerson Funeral Home here transported Austin to Debent. They reported the man suffered gun chest and arm injuries when a cable broke.
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Austin
Panama City
Dothan
Florida
Cottonwood
John MH Wilkerson
Chuck bin
VA Outlines Steps Vets Must Take To Get Leave Pay
The article details four official steps for discharged veterans to obtain terminal leave pay after President Truman signed the legislation authorizing a 700 million outlay. Steps include obtaining the claim form and instructions, completing the form with help from veterans centers or service officers, swearing to statements before a notary, and mailing the form with discharge papers to the appropriate pay office. The payment is promised by mail as soon as possible, with documents returned after processing.
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Truman
Treasury, War and Navy Departments
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Seave
Curtain falls on Garsson wartime probe tale headline
Probers close six week wartime inquiry into Paper Empire and Garsson network with Rep May facing health break while officials doubt new subpoenas. Testimony questioned May ties to Terru Gargant and finances of Cumberland Lumber and related firms amid war orders worth millions. Fields offered campaign money for support. May sought Eisenhower clemency for Capt Gare nor.
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Alex WH
Singleton Wasulngton
Senate
Comportes
Dancing Generale
Lawmaker
Tounitions
Rep
May
D-Ky
Kdaze Military Committee
Prestonsburg
Combine
John G
George P. Archer
Kentucky- Jepivlator
Maaney
FBI
Menasters Dutch Achaltz
Owe Ty Madden
Cumberhind Lumber Company
Kentucky
Hat Batavir
Evie Metal Products
Cumberland Hich
Fae
Albert Jacobson
Stisnendes Foremer
Chemical Warfare Service Legal Division
Chemical Wefare Service
Mead
Tay Aft
Garston
Fields
Falrenhower
Joseph Garenor
Marcsy Garston
Frente 1
War Ageare
Adewitisten
Déliverios
Shaie Aliedonrn
Shaler Pearing
Pestle
Paniehier Onder Wideh Roe Alapurs
Field
Veterans urged not to pay for terminal leave pay help
In Montgomery AP report the State Department of Veterans Affairs warned veterans they waste money by paying fees to process terminal leave pay applications. The department notes free help is available from county service commissions in every county and from other veterans' organizations.
Stranded at Sea As Gambling Ship Crisis Drags On
In Los Angeles a crowd remained aboard the offshore gambling ship Bunker Hill after Coast Guard action paused water fleet operations. Tony Cornero defied City Prosecutor Albert Ramsey by refusing to permit removal of patrons via water taxis, leaving many on board while authorities debated arrests and a path home for the stranded.
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Los Angeles
Alan Ear
Tony Cornero
Coast Guard
Yankton
Bunker Hill
Bunker Hils
Kamble
Cornero
Bond
Officisis
Albert
Rameey
Pakred
Truman Plans to Block New Wage Hikes in Winter Strife
President Truman's economic chief warns against a second round of wage increases and another winter of industrial strife. The administration will push to restore price controls on decontrolled foods and living costs, with public hearings next week on price and wage actions.Officials expect wage restraint by AFL and similar groups to curb demands if prices can be bridged or rolled back, as policy aims to hold steady food and fuel prices.
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Charles MH
Herrold Usted
Washington
Truman
Ad Rainiatration
Ste
Wreese Lly
OPA
Tryuman
AFL
Reemivarsion
Loht
Missina Navy Plane Found In Florida
AP reports a Navy transport plane missing since a thunderstorm flight over central Florida was located five miles east of Jasper. A Navy blimp spotted wreckage near Jasper but identification was pending. A NAS plane was sent to confirm if it involved the transport with at least five aboard.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Navy
Jasper
Tallahassee
Gearxis
Jasper Cut
NAS
Woman Freed From Bathtub After 17 Hours
New York police report a woman became wedged in her bathtub after a botched attempt at a bath. Emergency responders and an eight-member squad freed her after 17 hours, with her husband away at work.
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New York
Gyenfeld
Singer
Esa
Harry
Morsing
Guiter
Lynchings Reported Involving Officials Stirs Wariness
Fragmented report describes alleged lynching clues and potential involvement of local and federal figures. Text cites Attorney General Tour Clark, FBI, and Georgia officials, with references to Monroe and Washington, noting possible arrests and inquiries.
Britain Appeals For Aid To Halt Jewish Move
TUNDON UP Great Britain appeals to Russia France Italy and other nations for an urgent effort to stop a Jewish migration to Palestine. Reports say more than 50000 are set to follow another 100000, with the government pressing for restraint as Mediterranean tension rises and Britain braces for possible actions to curb the movement.
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Britain
Tundon
Brian
Russia
France
Haly W
Palestine
Tovelun
Harapeia
Helliah
Mediterranean
Il Egal
Day Without Rain News Report From Pathan Weather
A garbled weather item notes a multi day rain period with no rain during a 40 day cycle and references a midnight cutoff. It mentions July 1 to July 8 at a station 417,52 Indhan and expects the news to be welcome despite the damp spell.
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Pathan
Tehaur
Conference Debates Two-Thirds Rule Rejected by Assembly
The United Nations conference debated a move to require a two thirds vote for adopting conference recommendations. Byrnes stated the U S would not be dictated to and would negotiate but resist any forced consensus. The assembly split, with the sales committee urging a two thirds rule, while full conference discussions continued amid tense diplomacy and procedural clashes.
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Rustadinrta
Hyves
United States
Byrnes
Livy
Foreitin
Cauneil
Phila
Virix
Melotay
Yourashov
Albania
Yogarhay
Val Atgarta
Hasan
Harties
Jeri Byerex
Polio Areas Face Nurse Shortages Amid Health Crisis
An emergency meeting held by officials in a polio affected region plans special care for patients, urging rapid nurse deployment and resource allocation as shortages strain hospital capacity. Local authorities labeled the shortage a critical hurdle and outlined moves to bolster frontline staffing.
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Rerma
Thea Moliez
Bex
Slaughter to Push Probe Into Surplus Disposal Frauds
Rep to investigate alleged frauds in government surplus disposal amid growing concerns. Lawmakers announce planned hearings to examine bids, audits, and mismanagement linked to a cantonment area sale and related payments. Government officials and local entities referenced in contingency discussions.
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Rep. Slaughter
Building Permits Hit $59,650 in Day
Building records show permits issued totaling $59,650 for a day in the city. Names, addresses, and exact project details are obscured in the garbled text but reference to Beulah Street, Glenn, Newton, and Beulah Street projects appear.
American Farmer Repairs Amid Shipping Controversy
Falmouth reports United States officials stating the 6,000 ton American Farmer will be repaired and fitted for immediate sailing to Washington or Southampton within two weeks. The vessel, severely damaged off the Erith coast, is at the center of a controversy over safeguarding cargo of mules and other goods.
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Falmouth
United States Lines
Erith
Winder
Woman Held On Bad Check Charge In County Jail
Miss Jane Martin told deputies her home was famished and was held in Houston County Jail on a charge of issuing a bad check and pawn. Deputy J.P Causey executed the warrant. the check for 3100, washed for her by H.C. Cheng and cashed by Cherry, owner of a text company, was deemed worthless.
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Jane Martin
Hounta
Pawunk
Shanite J.P Causey
Wansworth
H.C. Cheng
Dothan
Cherry
Tuen
Arkansas Vets Campaign To Clean Up State Politics
Arkansas veterans form a cross county coalition to target corruption in state politics. The group backs independent candidates and calls for cleaner campaigns ahead of the November election, citing veterans from Independence and Yell counties and naming local organizers and county chapters.
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Arkansas
Chenin Moors
Thay Kevdalds
Vad Wibeuth
Bobby Purdy
Batesville
Mereah
Cole
Cornorandes Botti
Kort Smith
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