Donora Smog Fatal Toll Reaches Twenty In 36 Hours
Donora city records a deadly smog crisis as 20 residents die in 36 hours. An industrial valley fog and smoke settled over Monongahela River towns, overwhelming eight doctors and filling hospitals with 400 to 500 affected. Chemists led by Dr Joseph Shilen investigate air pollutants with state health officials and steel industry partners joining analysis efforts.
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Independent Hygiene Corporation of Pittsburgh
Donora
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12 Seamen Drowned Off Cornish Coast
AP report from Penzance says at least 12 seamen believed drowned when a small French tanker ran aground on the rocky Cornish coast early today. One survivor, seriously injured, was found by searchers.
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England
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Attalla Renames Folsom's Alley After Two Years
Attalla Alabama renames Fol som Alley on the two year anniversary of Gov James Folsom's election. Morgan Brasell publisher of the Etowah News Journal and other alley proprietors vote to honor the late George Weather.
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Etowah News
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Folsom
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Enterprise Man Held in Murder Over Domino Game Climax
Henry Albinson of Enterprise, 62, is jailed in Elba on a murder charge for the shooting of 55 year old Early Stokes at Stokes’s business. Sheriff Tilman said Albinson borrowed a shotgun, used it after a domino game dispute near the Stokes grocery and mattress shop. Stokes died from chest wounds. Albinson awaits a preliminary hearing this week. Stokes is survived by wife Pearl, three sons Rex Lynn and Bill, daughter Lois, sister Dosie, and brother Rob. Funeral arrangements by Seabry Funeral Home.
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Lois Blair
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Dosie Jones
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Detroit
Ty Seaity Funeral Home
Candidates Await Voters' Verdict In U S Presidential Race Tuesday
Chiang Kai-shek recovers from recent defeats as he urges the Kuomintang to continue the fight in China. Reports say Mukden fell to Communist forces, the government fled, and U S citizens are advised to prepare to leave North China as American authorities monitor the situation from Shanghai and Tientsin.
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Slain Georgia Tech student foiled attempt to save girl
In Carrollton Georgia Tech student Carl Stevens Jr was shot and killed while defending a young woman from a masked attacker who forced them from their car and attempted to assault her. The 18 year old girl described the assailant as a Negro. an unidentified white man was later detained with a torn shirt. Authorities note rising incidents of attacks on couples on rural roads.
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Georgia Tech
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Sheri B. B. Kilgore
Stevens
Samuel J. Boykin
Sunset Hillis
A&a
Bite
Kilgore
H. R. Lambert
Abdullah pledges peace aims for Palestine Arabs
King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan told parliament he is determined to bring peace to Palestine Arabs and to unite Arab nations. The throne speech coincided with delegations seeking aid from Palestine leaders, Arab tribes chiefs, and civil officials from Hebron Bethlehem Gaza Beersheba and Nadie, signaling regional diplomacy.
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Nadie
Trans-Jordan
Georgia To Lose U.S. Road Funds
Atlanta reports the federal government cut off Georgia highway funds unless current contracts are completed. Attorney General Eugene Coot calls the move far reaching in the highway controversy. A federal order seeks completion of $17 million in road projects and halts new federal aid contracts until state contracts meet terms. Judge Worsill earlier ruled 164 road contracts since Aug. 3 were illegal, blocking further state work until a new administration takes office.
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Georgia
Eugene Coot
Federan
Sect Pie
John C. Boaster
Highway Board
Gov. M
Worsill
Highway Department
Hiegal
Hernan Talmadge
Columbia man swallows forged check to avoid capture
Police identify 31 year old Cleddle McArdle in U S Army at Camp Kilmer as the suspect who tried to cash a forged $18 check at First National Bank of Dotsn. Detained by bank officials, he swallowed the evidence before Duwthan officers arrived. Authorities say he admitted forging the check and another with Miller’s name was found on him.
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Duwthan
Eddie J. Kelley
Cleddle McArdle
U. S. Army
Camp Kilmer
McArdie
Keller
First National Bank of
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Kia
J. Prime
CE. Miller
Manes
Miller
Aum Manes
Ling
Jon Ik
Truman's Backers Demand State Vote in Alabama
In Montgomery Alabama Democrats urged President Truman backers to win Alabama's presidential electors for Truman. The rally at the State Capitol criticized the electors for voting Thurmond Wright, claimed denial of a free ballot, and demanded action to force electors to support Truman. Governor Folsom warned against taking the law into their own hands as delegates faced civil rights planks.
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Alabama
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Caledo
James FE. Folsom
House of Representatives Chamber
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Tyson Maner
J. A. Tucker
Union Springs
Land
Eugene Wells
Birmingham
Folsom
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Charaber
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Yoltra
Piichina
Iriman
Falsum
Houston Polls Open Early For Election Day
Houston County voters prepare for a general election seen as Alabama's most contested in memory. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. in Dothan with usual polling places, as Truman and Thurmond‑Wright tickets compete against Dewey for county dominance amid mixed sentiment statewide.
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Thurmond-Wright States
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New York
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Tourmond
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Five Of Family Killed By Escaping Gas
Freemolon New Jersey. Five members of two families died when gas fumes escaped from a furnace in a Meamouth County home. Prosecutor J Victor Carlin said the victims included Scudder Silvers and his wife Annette 22 their mother Mrs Grace Silvers and two Gauzhiers Patricia 32 and Joe. Three children Andres 13 Brere 10 and Guy 5 were hospitalized at Fithkin Memorial. A pipe leading to the cellar was found damaged.
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Andres
Brere
Guy
Fithkin Memorial Haspital
Israelis Hold North Palestine in Rapid Advance
Fragmented dispatch reports Israeli forces advancing in the north of Palestine with troops crossing borders and claiming control of key areas. The United States reportedly pivoted support and concerns rose over civilian disruptions as operations continued near Gazan fronts.
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Palestine
Donalsonville Air Show Draws Largest Crowd
Donalsonville's Sunday air show drew the city's biggest crowd yet with more than 7,500 attendees. The four hour program featured Army and National Guard pilots, various jet and propeller aircraft, and aerobatic displays from multiple flyers. Highlights included a jet fighters demonstration and demonstrations by civilian aviators, offering a colorful showcase of aeroacts and aviation talent.
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Ayers
Bo Ty Skelon
Mise
Stora
Tampa
Stae
Made & Ie
Victory Is Claimed By Truman and Dewey at Climax of Campaign
The Associated Press reports Truman and Dewey faced the final campaign rally as 50 million voters prepared to cast ballots. Dewey claimed momentum and Chicago strength while Truman argued unity and progress. Weather and postwar issues loom as both parties seek the next Congress, with Roosevelt’s legacy still shaping the race.
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Associated Press
Truman
Thomas Edmund Dewey
White House
Fair Mild Weather Seen For Election Day
Washington AP reports fair mild conditions expected nationwide for Election Day. Weather forecasts show rain possible in Rainy River valley and New England, with cool conditions in New York and the northeast. Democrats hope good weather boosts turnout to aid Truman victory. Republicans optimistic about their chances regardless of turnout.
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Washington
Congress Races Vie For Interest
William Arro Gast highlights a pivotal election year with 432 House seats 32 Senate seats and 32 governorships up for grabs. Republicans seek to hold the House and widen the GOP edge in governors while Democrats target gains in the Senate to shape committees and patronage. The outcome will set the stage for the 1950 1952 political landscape and future presidential dynamics.
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Senate
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White House
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Republians
Maine
Alee
Lost papier mache heads vanish from 1948 festival parade
Lee, general chairman of the peanut festival, asks anyone with info on two large papier mache heads missing since the festival parade to contact officials. Festival disbursements are being finalized and a loss could cost 375 to 3106. The festival committee is responsible for the heads.
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