GOP to Direct Labor Drive in Campaign
AP states GOP claims substantial labor support for Dewey-Warren in all regions and designates Missouri lawyer Mattingly to run labor campaign efforts. Truman lauds labor turnout on Labor Day and pushes Taft Hartley reform, higher minimum wage, Social Security expansion, national health insurance, and a unified Labor Department. Truman plans a Detroit Labor Day speech to launch the push.
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Department of Labor
Detroit
Spy Hunt Shifts to Reds in Big CIO Union
Washington AP reports the Red spy grip in Congress loosens as the House American Activities Committee shifts to a broader probe of the CIO United Electrical Workers Union. Witnesses include James B. Grey, former union president, and Albert J. Fitzgerald, current head. Chairman Kersten says the probe seeks to verify contracts tied to national defense. Carey, CIO secretary, claims Communists are waning in the movement though past moles are cited amid internal fights. Page 1.
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Calmly Sips Water Here At Chicken Trough
A garbled account describes Calmly sipping water near a chicken trough after unusual events. The text mentions snakes, August, and a person named Misa Thesic Sehmson who reports a march into a chicken home and water tapping.
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Eight-year-old boy critically injured in highway crash
Grady Brantier, eight, riding a bicycle along a dirt road entered a highway near Echo Dale County and was struck on the right side by a car driven by Clarence F. Butford of Dothan. He suffered a brain concussion and serious injuries and was unconscious on arrival at a Dothan hospital. Investigators called the collision unavoidable and no charges were filed. The accident occurred about 8:30 am one and a half miles south of Echo on the Midland City Keh county road, on the paved section.
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Boy Bids 20 Cents and Wins Auction Bike
Thirteen year old Charlie Goldman Jr. entered a police auction with only 20 cents. He watched bikes sell for seven to fourteen dollars before a shiny model drew his bid. After a pause a man in the audience offered to let him have it, and two dimes from Joy Ferber plus his own money secured the bicycle. The prior owner’s bike had been stolen a month earlier.
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Charlie Goldmano, Jr
Charles
Pollen Capi
Joy Ferber
Young Goldmann
Plan to discharge disloyal service members proposed
Washington AP reports a Defense Department plan from the Armed Services Personnel Board to identify and discharge disloyal personnel under other than honorable conditions. Suspected subversives would be kept under close watch, denied access to secret information, and could face court-martial or prosecution. The plan raises questions about Communist party membership disclosure and says induction must yield personnel acceptable to the armed forces.
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Armed Services Personnel Board
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Sevretary of Defense Ferrestal
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Communist Party
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Sightless Merchants Of State To Meet In Alabama
SYLACAUGA AP The Alabama State Retail Merchants Association will hold an organizational meeting at Talladega Sunday and Monday. Blind businessmen and women compose the membership, Dempsey Byrd of Sylacauga as president. He said the initial aim would be to exchange ideas for improving service and discussing united purchasing to boost profits.
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Dempsey Byrd
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Major Progress Is Believed Made In Berlin Big 4 Talks
Wallace travels over Mississippi without incident to Vicksburg and Jackson as the Progressive candidate and entourage visit segregated areas, register electors, and file papers. parade includes escort and state party leaders amid reports of several hundred onlookers and little disruption.
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Vicksburg
Henry Wallace
Mississippi
Pharty
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Blockade Lift Likely As Four Powers Confer In Moscow
Four power military governors of Germany meet in Moscow to discuss terms that could lead to an early lifting of the 2 day old Berlin blockade. Officials say progress was made toward an agreement on controls and steps to end the siege as a new conference adjourned.
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Indicted Communists Forbidden To Travel About United States
New York AP reports three ins ite Communist leaders were barred from traveling the United States by Federal Judge John W. Clancy. The ban targets William Z. Foster Eugene Dennis and Henry Westen among 127 indicted officials accused of advocating violent overthrow. Several argued the travel ban would affect their defense and campaign actions. Other leaders Gilbert Green and Carl Winter reportedly secured travel permissions.
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Peanut Festival Urges Step Up Tempo and Planning
Peanut Festival chairman calls committee heads to accelerate preparations for the upcoming Natoris Peanut Festival. He emphasizes securing entertainment and closing contracts promptly, with final planning meetings and coordinated efforts across committees to ensure a well attended event.
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Gevnrt Entertainment
Film Studios Rally To Aid Mitchum Case in New York
A flurry of vague reports from Hollywood centers on Mitchum with studios like RKO and Belock allegedly backing him. Police detail a party in a girls’ van, and a court battle looms as evidence is gathered. The piece hints at legal action, bail, and a possible defense strategy amid sensationalized coverage.
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Mitchum
New York
Trucking Industry faces prolonged work stoppage
A widespread embargo halted most trucking activity as labor actions spread across the sector. The stoppage disrupted movement of merchandise, with unions asserting demands while industry leaders warned of broader economic impact on supply chains.
Fragmented reminder notes from an unclear period
A garbled message recalls a dated reminder about responsibilities and a planned date. It references a year marker and pig related terms, suggesting a personal or household task but contains numerous typographical errors that obscure specifics.
Warning Benes Gave Communists Revealed As He Sinks In Coma
A Prague report notes President Eduard Benes deteriorating, warning that the communists were dangerous. The article cites Benes’s controversial speech urging unity against a communist threat and details political uproar following his remarks.
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Truck, Ship Strikes Studied By Truman
Fragmented readable text references a study under President Truman about incidents involving trucks and ships. The garbled source mentions researchers and officials, with scattered names and terms, but the core idea concerns investigations into transport accidents and related materials.
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Truman
Tillie Lost Tiger May Be A Pet In Public Patrols
A stray tiger named Tillie, possibly kept as a pet, remains at large and prompts police to maintain caution while local authorities assess risks and safety measures. No confirmed owner or containment outcome announced.
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Tillie
Tiger
Russell Long Ready to Fill Huey’s Shoes
Russell Long appears prepared to succeed Huey Long in the U S Senate. He campaigns in Louisiana, claiming a program to extend pensions, federal aid, and national unity. He faces incomplete results and scrutiny from opponents including James Eastland and Robert P. Kennan.
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Russell Long
Huey
Triplet Sons Born To Georgia Parents Of Six Daughters
A Georgia couple welcomed triplet sons as part of a family with six daughters. The story details the parents Gott and Mrs and the surrounding events, noting the involvement of relatives and the extended family during the birth and ongoing family dynamics.
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