Germans Deny Blasted Plant Made War Goods
German investigators rebut communists claiming the Farben plant produced war materiel after a massive explosion in Ludwigshafen. Deaths and injuries rose as rescue efforts continued with Americans and French aiding in firefighting.
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James J. Devlin
Ludwigshafen
Germany
NAP
Farben
Rhine
Mannheim
U. S. Army
Manneheim
Berlin
I. G. Farbenindustrie Trust
Fuel Outlook Improves for Coming Winter
Walter Hallanan, chairman of the National Petroleum Council, said the overall outlook for heating oils next winter has improved and under normal conditions no serious fuel oil shortages are likely. He cautioned that uncertainties could still prevent meeting all petroleum demands if severe weather, strikes, overseas operations, or international conflict recur.
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Washington
Walter
Hallanan
National Petroleum Council
Interior Department
Straw Vote To Show Wiregrass Sentiment In Presidential Race
The Eagle launches a straw poll to gauge Wiregrass sentiment on the presidential race. Readers are asked to mark a ballot and mail it to the Election Editor or paste it on a penny post card, with ballots repeated for family participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiregrass
the Eagle
Presidential Straw Vote Selections Listed by Editor
The Eagle outlines a presidential straw vote showing Truman Barkley for Democrats, Thurmond Wright for Dixiecrats, Dewey Warren for Republicans, and Wallace Taylor for Progressives.
Festival Beauty Contest Plans Laid for Peanut Festival
National Peanut Festival planners invite surrounding towns in three states to send queens for the annual beauty pageant to be held during the three day festival. Ozark has already chosen its queen and more towns around Dothan are urged to participate with Davis offering free assistance in selecting a winner.
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Bert Davis
Wiregrass City
Ozark
Dothan
Davis
Birmingham
Birmingham Jaycees
Exchange Club
Ariton
Ashford
Banks
Brantley
Brundidge
Clayton
Clio
Columbia
Cottonwood
Elba
Enterprise
Eufaula
Florala
Geneva
Gordon
Hartford
Lockhart
Louisville
Laverne
Madrid
Malvern
Midland City
New Brockton
Newton
Newville
Opp
Piichard
Birmingham Jail Tense Promise From Conner to Taylor
In Marion Junction Alabama Police Commissioner Bull Conner vowed to jail Senator Glen Taylor of Idaho if he returns to Birmingham and violates the law after a barbecue crowd praised him. Taylor on Henry Wallace ticket faced a 193? May incident for attempting a Negro entrance. he was fined four dollars and warned to appeal. Conner warned supporters to enforce segregation and hinted at pursuing Taylor if he comes back.
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Marion Junction
Ala
Bull Conner
Birmingham
Tesl
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Taylor
Henry Wallace
Tvo Party
Tara
Connor
Conner
Bett Agricultural Experiment Stator
Statewide campaign plans for Thurmond Wright in Alabama
Alabama States Rights committee officials including ex Gov Frank Dixon and eight committeemen met to map a statewide drive for the Thurmond Wright ticket. Electors from 11 Democrats discussed pledge to back the States Rights candidates in the electoral college and invited additional electors from the May primary.
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Birmingham
Alabama States Rights Committee
Frank M. Dixon
J. Strom Thurman
South Carolina
Fielding
Wright
Dixon
Robert K. Greene
Greensboro
Sidney W. Smycer
Tom Abernethy
Talladega
Walter C. Lusk
Guntersville
Robert B. Albritton
Andalusia
Wallace D. Malone
Dothan
Norman Harris
Decatur
Charlie Wiggins
Jasper
John A. Lusk
Gadsden
Truman
Edmund Blair
Pell City
Ben Bloodworth
Walter C. Giv
Chicago gang style murder shocks South Side streets
Nathan Gurbin a 56 year old wealthy paper carton maker was killed by a daylight shotgun blast in a busy South Side street. His 33 year old son Over Gurbin witnessed the scene as the gunmen fled, and police pursued leads along Wallace and nearby roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nathan Gurbin
Gurbin
Over
Hir
Gurrbci
Ef Gan
P Thing
Wallace Sorcer
Jarres
Pershens Reoe
Windan
Fred
Marth
Wallace
Poice
Senate Filibuster Opens on Poll Tax Law in Session
In Washington, Southerners quickly began filibuster tactics as anti poll tax legislation faced Senate debate. The measure would outlaw state poll taxes for federal elections and has already passed the House. Senator Russell led delaying moves while Senator Stennis prepared a lengthy speech criticizing constitutional authority and calling the bill politically expedient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Truman
Paul Porter
OPA
House Banking Committee
GOP
Porter
Wolcott
R-Mich
House
Wherry
Neb
Russell
Stennis
Lato
Food Costs Slip While Wages Rise Across Sectors
The Associated Press reports a mixed price picture with declines in wholesale food costs and gains in industrial materials and wages affecting tens of thousands. Meat price cuts at Rochester and Chicago reflect household resistance, while steel and cigarette prices move up elsewhere. Bethlehem Steel cuts steel prices to stay competitive as zinc and lead rise.
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
Om Chicago
P. Food
Dun and Bradstreet
American Tobacco Co
Philip Morris and Co
Reynolds
Bethlehem Steel Co
94 Year Old Howe Heads On New Cross Country Trek
94 year old Dad Howe, a Mason County Kentucky native now living in Savannah, plans a cross country bicycle ride from Savannah to California to prove he can endure the journey. He previously started a ride from Savannah to California but halted due to weather. Howe, a member of the Southern Baptist mission, says he will press on to Los Angeles if health holds.
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Howe
Swainsboro
Dad Howe
Mason County
San Deegan
Mase
Savancon
Ssarnsborg
Savannan
Saevannan
Califor
Badits
Low Angeles
Hawe
Hawe . & Vesber
Bevin Warns Berlin Crisis Could Trigger War
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told Parliament the Berlin crisis might lead to war and that postwar demobilization could be halted. He said Britain favors four power talks with Russia on a European settlement if the Berlin blockade is lifted and hinted at a Big Four foreign ministers meeting.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Berlin
Bevin
Russia
House of Commons
Big Four Council of Foreign Ministers
Moscow
Commons
Kremlin
Europe
Royal Air Force
Germany
Mrust
Nine Farben Directors Guilty of Looting War Wins 15 Freed
A military tribunal in Nurnberg found nine I G Farben directors guilty of looting occupied countries including France Norway Poland and Russia. The court acquitted 24 Farben directors of plotting and waging aggressive war after a protracted trial. The looting charges covered prewar planning and execution by Farben officials in support of Nazi occupation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farben
Mernberg
I. G. Farben Chemical
Ludwigshafen
Hermann Schmitz
Georg von Schnitzler
Fritz Ter Meer
Ernst Buersin
Paul Harfiger
Max Wegner
Friedrich Jadine
Heinrich Oster
Hans Op
France
Norway
Poland
Russia
MacArthur Opposed By Japanese Labor
Japanese labor roiled as 2,000,000 government workers threaten actions. Occupation officials report wildcat strikes and slowdowns impacting administration. Police presence tightened as protests and labor tensions flare in Tokyo amid Allied policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Tokyo
Berlin Blockade Row Splits City Governing Body
Communist members walked out as the Berlin city assembly approved a resolution condemning the Russian blockade of Berlin. About 100 non communists passed the resolution calling the blockade a crime against humanity. The dispute highlighted the split in city administration under East West pressure.
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Berlin
Karl Littke
U.S
Hamburg
Frau Louise Schroeder
Paul Markkraft
Col
Frank Howley
Berl
No. 15
States Righters Plan Details Of Intensive National Campaign
Governors Thurmond and Wright announce an August 11 start for a nationwide drive by States Rights Democrats. A seven member steering committee will oversee operations with headquarters in Jackson and Washington. The schedule aims to build electoral strength and challenge Truman in the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Fielding L. Wright
Mississippi
Ailouxton
Tex
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Vall
Nee Lonadl
Mert Gibron
Longviews
Tors
Georgie C. Wallace
Jackson
Campania
Lason
Washington, D C
Thur
Driver In Wreck Injuring Talmadge Faces Charges
In Dublin Georgia Raymond Curl of Scott was charged with drunken and reckless driving after his car collided with a vehicle carrying gubernatorial candidate Herman Talmadge. Talmadge suffered a broken leg and injuries and remained hospitalized. The other driver, Simx Garrett of Atlanta, was involved as the second vehicle’s operator.
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Dublin
Gia
Roaymond Curl
Scott
Herman Talmadge
Talmadge
Curt
Simx Garrett
Atlanta
Dewey Weighs Mustache Change for Southern Campaign
A Southern voter told Dewey may run sans mustache after J W Lord urged shaving to appeal to South. Dewey aide Watson Mashburn replied the idea is under study as GOP campaign in the region considers facial changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Mobile
Ala
Thomas BE. Dewry
New York
J. W. Lord
South
Watson Mashburn
President Seeks Price Rollback to Curb Inflation
President Truman asked Congress to grant power to cut prices on cost of living items and to roll back to 1947 levels. A draft bill notes deep cuts unlikely. rising costs since 1947 challenge the aim. Porter argues inflation cures require time and limits must reflect higher costs. McCabe outlines expanded banks reserves to restrain lending and curb price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Capitol
Aul Porter
OPA
House Banking Committee
Bureau of Lauber Statistics
Thomas B. McCabe
Federal Reserve Board
Senate Banking Committee
Federal Reserve System
Top Texas Democrats Lash Dixiecrat Move
Texas leaders condemn Dixiecrat push for a state referendum on backing Truman Burkley ticket. State Democratic Chairman Calvert warns a referendum sets a dangerous precedent and questions authority to urge nominees. Gov Jester calls the plan impractical and illegal and suggests using normal ballot procedures.
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Dallas
Tex
R.w.bobo Calvert
Beauford H. Jester
Calvert
Texas
Little Neck
Draft draftees may ship overseas within weeks of induction
The report indicates new draftees could be sent abroad about 10 to 12 weeks after induction. Officials note processing and equipping take time, with some men potentially reaching overseas postings by late May or early June. The Army stresses rapid mobilization amid ongoing recruitment and training efforts.
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Paul Iid Pewsmer
Jupe
Sohan
Jos
Revere
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