No Drop Seen In Home Costs
United Press survey across two cities finds builders expect no drop in home prices next year with nationwide rise in costs. In Louisville and Chicago area projects remain expensive as wages and materials stay high, while some builders delay new homes due to lack of profits.
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United Prevx
Ensia
Remiddiyadnan
Citien
Chicago
Loanville
Oklahoma City
Lonnville
Coats
Mnet
Bane
Seontraeters
Theae
Uesal
Boereate
Rotund F. Teake
Rossqnenan Ttn
Promiventaret Privrivenl
Honn Builders
Sale Aw
Delinves
Prives
Actien
Contribution Raise For Circuits Okayed
Governor signs legislation increasing circuit judges salaries from 6000 to 8700, creating new positions and authorizing additional judges in Ninth, Tanth, and Eleventh districts. Some purges net extra compensation, boosting overall costs and appointments across several counties.
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Montgomieny Cae Landes Jalion
Famen EB
Folvornn
Cherokee
DeKalb
Jackson
Tafterson
Bessier
Colbert
Franklin
Lauderdale
Commugan
Three Governors Invited to Sixth National Peanut Festival
Governor G. E. Folsom of Alabama Governor Herman Talmadge of Georgia and Governor Fuller Warren of Florida were invited by Richmond Flowers to attend the two day Sixth Annual National Peanut Festival in Dothan. They would also judge the Festival Queen beauty contest on October 21 and remain through October 22.
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James FE. Folsom
Alabama
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Fuller Warren
Piorida
Aileen
Innthire
George Whittington
Richmond Flowers
Flowers
E. Folsom
Hernan ‘Talmadge
Dathan
Exchange Club
Beta Gamma
Epsilon Bigma Alpha Surorily
Brackin
John Henderson
Lae
Henderson
Marlin Theater
Folanm
Taimacae
Wareven
Florida
Record Labor Day toll 525 deaths across the nation
The Associated Press reports a grim Labor Day holiday with 525 people killed in accidents, 394 in auto crashes, marking the heaviest toll on record for a four day period. States list fatalities across the nation, with totals varying by region.
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Associated
National Safety Council
Labor Day Haliday
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Georgia
Indiana
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Waskinton
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Scrivy Carhvylly
Senator George Signals Re election Hope Amid Health Check
In Atlanta and via a letter to United Press, veteran Georgia senator Wale ter F. Groege indicates he may run for another term next year if his health holds. The 27 year Senate veteran said he will consider re election depending on his well being.
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Atlanta
Waleter F. Groege
George
Senate
Hurricane Mindy Sweeps Atlantic Near Bermuda
A massive hurricane advancing at up to 190 mph over 180 miles of Atlantic waters veered toward Bermuda. Advisory centers placed the center about 390 miles from Bermuda island at 11 am. Winds exceeded 130 mph with hurricane force extending 75 miles from the center. Movement described as slow and uncertain with ships warned to avoid the severe storm.
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Atlantic
Bermuda
Red
Plagic
Beramuda
Adam
Burra J
Avlantic
Politicos clash over statism term in Byrnes speech
Washington AP report recounts reactions to James Byrnes warning about statism. Truman aides and senators from both parties dissected his call to curb federal power and spending, while Republicans framed it as a jab at the Fair Deal. The exchange sparked contention over the direction of national policy.
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Byrnes
Truman
Bridges
New Hampshire
Britain to Ask New ECA Deal At Money Meet
British officials say London will seek permission to spend Marshall Plan funds overseas as part of a plan to ease the financial crisis. Prime figures Bevin and Cripps head to New York for the Washington talks with the United States and Canada. Morgenthau warns the problem stems from Western Europe’s lagging productivity versus American efficiency and calls for long‑term adjustments.
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John Scaly Washington
Britain
United States
Bevin
Stafford Cripps
Artive
New York
Mauretania
State Department
Treas
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Europe
Washington Post
Morgenthau
Geneva Schools Seek To Enroll Doubt Age Group
Geneva Cauary reports Geneva schools move to enroll children who turn six before January 15 to resolve the doubly aged five graders issue. Superintendent Z J Conjix notes opening this Thursday to admit younger children, aiming to ease parental concerns and align with pending Alabama Senate action that could affect eligibility rules. A local official circulated mimeo sheets urging parents to enroll by January 15, highlighting contrasting local guidance as state action may delay plans.
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Z. J. Conjix
Crnes
Om Wing
Chidren
Alabama
Senate
Celfing
Austin R. Meadows
Ala- Lama
Meadows
Bagie
Collins
Feids
Mar
Montgomery County
Board of Educa
Marshal Tells Times Red Blockade Failure
The New York Times quotes Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia saying the Cominform economic blockade by Russia and satellites no longer threatens the country. He asserts no war threat exists and notes confidence in Yugoslavia’s five year plan and an improving food position with a good harvest expected to boost food supplies.
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New York
New York Times Today
Marsaniti
Yugoslavia
C. L. Sulzberger
Russia
Tito
Times
Mass Casualty Shootout Stuns Camden City In 12 Dead
A mass shooting on Camden streets left twelve dead and five injured. Detective Marshall Thompson described the scene as a battlefield with bodies across the road and a suspect barricaded inside a second floor dwelling at 3202 River Road. Tear gas ended the standoff as police surrounded the area and a hostile crowd gathered outside. The shooter, Harold Varah, fired from 2200 River Road and then moved into a shop, triggering a deadly volley before retreating. Victim identities were not immediately confirmed amid chaos and ongoing investigations.
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Camden
M. J
Yesraid
Yelecsa
Marshall Thompson
Thompson
Harold Varah
River Road
Varah
Dreugeist
Marshall
New Jersey
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Usui
Paxsdrsby
Moeris Cohen
Cohen
Chaer
Pedroom
Weller
Driva Garet
Body found lashed to sailboat near Chicago harbor
The half naked body of a 22 year old Chicago woman, identified as Mrs Lawter Neitzel, was found lashed to the rigging of the drifting sailboat Lauterel about eight miles from the Chicago harbor. Four people were aboard the vessel on a lake Michigan cruise, with three others unaccounted for. Coast Guardsmen plan autopsy and search for the missing couple, believed drowned or swept overboard.
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Chicago
Michigan
Coast Guardamef
Lawter Neitzel
Gladys Swenson
Hearing Continues on Co-Op Headquarters Move
A court hearing on a petition to stop the Pex River Electric Co-Op from moving its headquarters from Ozark was continued to September 16. Circuit Clerk James Teal announced the delay after Judge J. S. Williams acted. Petitioners want the main office moved to Clio in line with a May member vote. Directors have an interim office in Dani.
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Clayton
Pex River Electric Co-Op
Ozark
James Teal
J. S. Williams
Co-Op
Clio
Dani
Shirley May France abandons English Channel swim
Shirley May France a 17 year old from Semer Massachusetts gave up her Channel swim near Cap Gris Nez Dover at 4:00 p.m. after about 10 1 2 hours in icy water covering over 20 miles. She was within sight of the White Cliffs of Dover for more than two hours and was pulled from the water by her coach after pleading to be taken in. Her father J W France urged her to continue as she sobbed and cried.
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English Channel
Shirley May
France
Semerset
Mass
England
Cap Gris Nez
Dover
Shirley
Ned
J. Wader
Taft Urges Dismissal of Vaughan at White House
Senator Robert A Taft urged President Truman fire Maj Gen Harry Vaughan at a Cleveland press conference. Taft said Vaughan should have been exposed long ago and criticized the administration stance on labor policy and Taft Hartley act prospects.
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Cleveland
Robert A. Taft
R-O
Truman
Harry Vaughan
Taft
Vaughan
Death of Odom Threatens Race
Charles CORD DRY of Cleveland reports the fatal crash at the National Air Races in Berea. Odom, 29, a record holder, lost control at 400 mph in the Thompson event, destroying a home and killing Odom, a 24 year old Mrs Laird, and her 13 month old son. The Lairds’ father was burned and hospitalized. Race officials planned a meeting to discuss the future of closed course racing.
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Charles Cord Dry
Cleveland
William FP
Odom
Bradley C. Laird
Berea
Goig
Odem
Minneapolis
Ben Pranklin
Franklin
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Russians Still Hold Two U.S. Students
Negotiations to free two American students held by Russians since July 30 failed earlier today. The U.S. High Commissioner announced the youths would be handed back at Helmstedt on the Soviet border at 1 p.m. After four hours waiting, American officers reported talks unfinished and no new prospect of release. The missing students are Warren Delanes, 20, Oyster Bay New York, and Peter H. Sellers, 18, Radnor, Pa, who disappeared while cycling through Germany seeking access to the Russian Zone toward Berlin.
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Germany
UPI
U. & High Commissioner
Helmstedt
Warren Delanes
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Peter H. Sellers
Radnor, Ps
Trey
le Curie
Berlin
Bebe Shops As New Miss America Stirs Debate
Atlantic City notes Miss America 28th queen Bebe Shopp of Minnesota reflects on fame and travel after a year reigning as Miss America. She says she likely does not envy her successor while acknowledging the perks and pressures of national pageant life.
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Harman W. Nichols
Atlantic City
W. J
America
Bebe ‘Shopp
Minnesota
Bebe
Facts Twisted In Truman Talks Reported By Republicans
Republican critics accuse President Truman of twisting facts in defending the Democratic Congress. Sen. N. Ecton says the new session has made no more progress than the old one, while Sen. Hickenlooper questions his timing and calls it an apology for Congress before it acts. The President defended the 80th Congress and signaled support for Taft Hartley labor law and Brannan farm price plans.
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William F. McMenasiin
Washington
Utt
Truman
Congress
Zates N. Ecton
Mont
Pittsburgh
Des Maines
Sen
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Hickenlooper
Hase
Bist
Brannan Farmarice
Ecton
Truman Labor Talks Blast Opponents Of Fair Deal
President Truman delivered two Labor Day speeches in Pittsburgh and Des Moines pledging to fight the Taft Hartley Act until it is repealed and accusing organized interests of opposing his Fair Deal. He urged passage of the Brannan Farm Plan, signaling potential impact on 1950 elections as millions head home after the holiday.
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Associated Press
Truman
Ite Dependence
Pittsburgh
Des Moines
Brannan
Robeson Backers in New York Clean-Up Protest
Paul Robeson supporters protested violence after the New York concert riots. Westchester DA Panetti commended the 900-officer effort as a “magnificent job.” Leftists called for Dewey’s impeachment for not stopping the five hour rioting. Over a dozen arrested. more than 100 confronted anti leftist demonstrators. rocks and missiles were hurled.
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Peekskill
Paul Robeson
Truman
New York State
Westchester County
George M. Panetti
Thomas E. Dewey
Anti
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