Russia Reopens Berlin Supply Route Amid Cold War Moves
Berlin dispatch reports Russia may resume rail and road freight shipments to Berlin from the western zones as part of a broader Cold War tactic. The decision, announced by the Soviet commander at Marienborn, eases potential food shortages for about 2 million Berliners and reduces immediate pressure on Allied forces occupying the city.
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John B. McDermott
Berlin
Russia
Helmstedt
Germany
Marienborn
Peace plan urged by Russia and Western satellites
A communique from foreign ministers at Wilanow Palace near Warsaw urged a provisional democratic, peace loving all German government. Molotov led the talks with Albania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia Hungary Poland Romania Yugoslavia. They backed a federal Western German state with possible unity later. Russian and Polish officials cited London conference as reference and hinted at German unity efforts.
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Warsaw
Russia
Gray
Air
Wilanow Palace
M. Molotov
Germany
Albania
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Yugoslavia
London
United States
Great Britain
France
Belgum
Netherlands
Luxenbourg
Borgstrom Brothers Died In War Reunited For Funeral
TREMONTON Utah four Borgstrom brothers who died in World War II are laid to rest together in flag draped caskets after funerals arranged with military honors. Pte Clyde E Borgstrom fell in the Solomons March 17 1944 Pte Elmer Leroy Borgstrom killed in Italy June 22 1944 Sgt Rolon Borgstrom returned from England Aug 8 1944 and Pfc Roton Borgstrom twin died 17 days later from wounds in France.
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Tremonton
Utah
Bordstram
Solomons
Germany
Alben Borgstrom
Marine Corps
Mark Clark
Sixth Army
Herbert B. Maw
Clyde E. Borgstrom
Elmer Leroy Borgstrom
Italy
91St
Rolon Borgstrom
England
Roton
Borgstrom
le Dreff
France
Bones of Georgian, long missing, found in Georgia pine thicket
In Waycross Georgia the remains of William E Edwards a Cordele Georgia man long missing were found in a pine thicket near Axson six miles northwest of Waycross State Patrol Sergeant C C Underwood said John H Long 23 of North Carolina and one of two men accused of Edwards murder led searchers to the site Police found bones clothing belt and three discharged pistol shells Police had sought Edwards since mid May after FBI agent Foltz reported James D Pressley 25 said he and Long beat Edwards and left him for dead warrants were sworn against Long and Pressley
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Waycross
William E. Edwards
Cordele
Axson
Here
C. C. Underwood
John H. Long
Edwards
FBI
Edwin F Foltz
James D. Pressley
Long
Edward
South Georgia
Underwood
Pressley
Plethora Of Building Commissions At Montgomery Confuses Many
AP reports ongoing confusion over three related state building commissions in Montgomery. The Legislature created the State Building Commission, the State Building Corporation and the Alabama Building Corporation to supervise a multi million dollar state office building program. The commissions share members and funding, creating overlap and disputes over powers and oversight.
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Montgomery
the__Capitol
Mas
State Office
Seg
Sian Old State Building
Testue Building Commission
Ten Abbams Building Corporaa
Sion
Alabama Building Corporation
Zermin
Summer Heat Keeps Dothan in Soaring Temps
Dothan and Houston County endure a heat wave with no rain in sight as temperatures reach 92 on Monday 97 on Tuesday and hover near 94 midweek. The city saw only 0.24 inch of rain last Saturday afternoon and expects hot conditions through July with forecasters predicting peak heat in late June to early July.
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Abby Ellard
CAA
Dothan
Houston County
Afernoon
Landslides bury Mount Lafayette Highway in White Mountains
Two landslides down Mt. Lafayette dumped 20 feet of earth on Franconia Notch highway. A corner of a gift shop was touched but none of 35 occupants hurt. Seventeen cars trapped a half mile as bulldozers cleared a path. A 38 foot slide formed a lake that rose quickly near the old man of the mountain profile.
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Littleton
N. H
Mt. Lafayette
White Mountain
Franconia Notch
Stassen Goes Down As Thoroughbred Stassen Goes Down
Relman Morin reports on the Thoroughbred Stassen's defeat as racing action unfolds. The event highlights a challenging race for the horse and its connections as competitors vie for top placing.
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Stassen
Draft Bill Signed Readied for Distribution
PHILADELPHIA AP Thomas E Dewey is the Republican hero while Harold E Stassen gains stature by urging supporters to back Dewey after conceding defeat. The article notes Dewey's strong first ballots and Stassen’s defiant speech before 14 000 at the convention. Washington AP reports Truman signs the draft bill, launching a peacetime draft and setting up local boards, with details on ages and timelines. It also describes convention floor action and state pledges shifting, plus Stassen’s reception.
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Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Dewey
Big Man Quest
Washington
United States
Truman
Navy
Air Force
Trunan
National Guard
Defence
Forrestal
Four of six escaped convicts recaptured in Alabama
Four of six Negro convicts who fled from a Monroeville work detail have been recaptured. Bloodhounds track the remaining men through dense underbrush near the site of the American Legion swimming pool. The fugitives were serving five and ten year sentences.
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Atmore
Ala
Monroeville
S. W. Hixon
American Legion
Hberts
Contract For Sewers Is Set At Ashford
Ashford officials announce sewer expansion with Nash Contracting Co of Macon as low bidder at 547,351. Mayor Elmer disclosed bond issues and a related project cost of 12,099 with a plan to allocate 15,000 for connected work. The board prepares final action and contract details within days.
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Ashford
Max Elmer
Nash Contracting Company
Macon
Bruner
Tee
Tee Hoird
New Coal Contract Signed By Lewis and Operators
An official report from Washington states John Z. Lewis and most coal mine operators signed a new contract. It maintains existing terms beyond higher wages and a pension fund, with the agreement effective June 49 and mounting Industry debate over labor reform and welfare provisions.
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Lewis
Wasiington
John Z. Lewis
Pension Fund
Stert Industey
Artreenminr
Taft
Cmon
Harry McMase
Gameanes
Judy Land Wall
Depin
Morrow
Wall
Tim Net
Doe
Mores
Mieber Loe
Emai
Toewus
Prometny
Rither Wade
C1O Countered Ford Offer With New Plan
Detroit based United Auto Workers countered Ford Motor Company with revised demands totaling an hourly increase. A UAW spokesman said the package would cost Ford about 10 cents an hour more, including higher wage scales and a hospital health and medical care program. The talks aimed to bridge gaps on wage raises and benefit improvements amid ongoing negotiations.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
Ford
WAC
Californians Named By Acclamation At GOP Convention
At the Philadelphia convention the Republican ticket was set as Dewey for president and Warren for vice president by acclamation. Dewey, unanimously nominated, urged loyalty and pledged a victory over 18 years of Democratic rule. Warren accepted, while Bricker’s name was withdrawn and Dewey weighed choices through a long night of deliberations before the final vote.
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Jack Bell
Philadelphia
Warren
California
New York
Dewey
Dothan
Joe Martin
United States
Arizona
Nor
Harold B. Stassen
Joseph Martin
Mayne
Washington
Acarcely
Senetor Bricker
Bricker
Franklin D. Heorewell
Dothan Plans Parking Meters Following Court Ruling
Dothan city commissioners announced new parking meters will be installed after a State Supreme Court decision validating meters. Commissioner Kim Brennan directed a meter maker to attend next Tuesday’s meeting to discuss a $65 per meter supply and a proposed installation contract funded from early meter proceeds.
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Dothan
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
City of Decatur
Kim Brennan
City Commission
Brennan
Attorney Seeks Delay in Folsom Paternity Suit Hearing
In Cullman Alabama attorney Kinzman Shelburne asked Judge James Cros to postpone rulings in the paternity cases involving Gove Saries Folsom until after a hearing next Thursday. The move seeks to keep the common law marriage issue unresolved prior to the paternity question and requests a guard be named for Putman’s son James Douglas.
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Cullman
Ala
Omatron
Carenat
James H. Cros, Jr
Agenist Gove Saries Bi. Folsom
Kinzman
Judas Crow
Mrs Dewey Keeps Centerstage By Supporting Husband
Frances Hutt Dewey prefers privacy as Thomas E Dewey thanks GOP delegates in Philadelphia. The potential first lady remains reticent about plans but aims to keep the Dewey home a sanctuary of family life and privacy, cherishing holidays with sons Tom and John.
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Thomas EB. Dewey
Frances Hutt Dewey
GOP
Dewey
Tom
John
Albany
White House
Zura
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