Three Jurors Convicted in Kansas City Vote Fraud Case
In Kansas City Missouri three Democratic workers from the tenth precinct of the first ward were convicted in Federal District Court of vote fraud linked to the August 1948 congressional primary. The jury deliberated about two hours and resumed after a brief review by Judge Albert Ridge. Defendants Morris Sag Klein Harry Burke and Frank L Holmes face appeals from their conviction as prosecutors described a North Side precinct tally irregularity and attempts to influence voters during the purge era. Two other indicted men were acquitted on directed verdict motions.
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Kansas City
Albert A. Ridge
Richard K. Phelps
Will H. Vargus
Morris Sag Klein
Harry Burke
Frank L. Holmes
William D. Wilson
John Moasham
Enos A. Axtell
Truman
Roger C. Slaughter
North Side
Slaughter
Fifty Train Loads Of Coal Rush To Yorkshire Vicinity
Fifty train loads of coal were rushed to the Yorkshire area from Alberta fields to replace industrial stocks dwindling during a 20 day unauthorized strike in the nationalized coal mines. Gas companies were ordered to burn only enough coal to provide cooking supplies at set hours. The British real Association warned unemployment could rise as sixty thousand workers were idle amid the dispute involving about 150 men. The Yorkshire area council of the National Union of Mine Workers urged action as the strike threatened to spread. The walkout began August 1.
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London
Yorkshire
Alber Abe Fields
English
Yorkshire Area Council
Natonal Union of Mine Workers
Brush Press Association
Moscow Celebrates 800th Anniversary With Festive Party
Moscow marked its 800th anniversary with a Bolshoi theater gala attended by mayors and foreign diplomats. Mayor Popov led the speeches praising Soviet progress since the revolution. Emissaries from Ottawa and Bangkok joined Moscovites. Stalin and London’s Lord Mayor were absent.
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Moscow
Bolshoi Theater
Ottawa
Canada
Bangkok
Siam
Josef Stalin
London
O'Dwyer
New York
Popov
Russia
Josef Stiin
Hadi
Soviet Union
Moscovw
Trermin
Yugroslavia
Creehorlovaka
India
Ginutayade
Etter
Stiluw Onalia
Yuri
Sparta
Dynamo Stade
Cunsis
Sehon
Alucenye
Order of Victory
Rede Scare
Dior Describes New Skirt Fashion in Dallas Visit
In Dallas Dior, the French fashion designer behind long skirts, dismisses the Gibson girl idea and praises triangle silhouettes with padless shoulders and padded hips. He notes wartime skirts were ugly, supports fall and winter outfits for hot climates, and praises American women after five days in the U.S. He insists his three exclusive models remain unaltered and emphasizes narrow shoulders as feminine beauty.
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Dallas
Tex
Christian Dier
Monsieur Dier
Warren J. Woodard
Ether
Dior
Texas
United States
Forpteer
Dahines
Gibson
Marshall Plan debates fuel Europe relief drive
Developments from Washington show a summer review of Europe needs led by policymakers returning from international talks. Senator Milton Ro Young reports possible world shortages and a push to use the Commodity Credit Corp to fund food aid to Italy France and other Western European nations within a year. Estimates place relief costs between 14 and 90 billion dollars, with debated figures and further discussions anticipated.
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Europe
IL Marshall
Paris
Milton Ro Young
Rend
Geneva
Saland
Rankin Republican
Tron
Congress
Commodity Credit Corp
Italy
France
CCC
G. M.S
Thas Coumirs
Industry tensions and tax plans hit postwar film trade
The American film industry faces British export limits and a 6 percent tax proposal as Britain plans to tighten duties on imports. Estimated earnings for US films arriving in Britain are scrutinized while Britain aims to cut overs penditures by billions annually. regional notes mention Saver Wailbert Mathys and systemic economic strains in Turfan and Cima provinces.
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Brava
Britain
Ano
Siseatle Poary
Wailbert Mathys Wivede
Republicans Plan To Resume Fight For Tax Reductions
Republicans pledge to push tax cuts when Congress reconvenes in January, aiming to exceed the vetoed 4.0 billion dollar package. Knutson signals brackets may drop to 30 20 and 10.5 percent, with proposals reaching as high as 90 percent for small incomes. President Truman warns of a large budget surplus but envisions debt retirement and a fund for emergencies. The party frames relief as overdue amid Europe’s postwar crisis.
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Washington
Knutson
ReMinn
House
Ways End Means
Wal
Congress
Sime
Ncome
Minnesota
Associated Press
Canada
United Kingdom
Ste
Truman
Americas
Europe
House Bills Move Through Before Recess In Senate
Number 10 cleared House before recess and faced Senate due to committee referrals. Also scheduled for Wednesday is public hearing on bonds of 27 million dollars for state highway projects with federal matching funds. Additional measures include a tax plan for education and a whip prohibition in Alabama’s penal system.
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House
Senate
World Rodke
Formeta
State Weighway
Ward Mmckuchand
Coromiffer
Finanee
Canaloo
Eite
J.e
Hew Mialeat
Dubin O' Ned
Sachemn
Taylor
Nate Wold
Iran
Bian Dies
Feomass
Tao Plier
Taber B
Nopreviers
Alabgnyo
Birmingham Man 76 Admits Shooting Barber On Street
Richard L. Williams a 76 year old Birmingham attorney confessed yesterday to shooting Thomas Mobgood a 44 year old barber on a Birmingham street. Williams said he acted in self defense after a confrontation and was held without bond awaiting murder charges.
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Anamed
Richars L. Williang Cabove
Birmingham
Thomas Ernest Hobgood
Hobgood
Richard L. Williams
Barmingham
Thomas
Mobgood
Lieitenant C. L. Vnesce
Hubgood
Dows Eve Lon
Pierce
Walliams
Titan
Noah
Willams
Suspen
Withteas
Beim
Jiah
Deiectes Pierce Aid Mlo. Poorn
Four Gl Students Build 'House' For Homeless 'Buddy'
Four GL students at Willem Jewell College built a small shelter from scrap lumber and a toy gate in front of a building as a gesture for a homeless man named Buddy. The project involved neighbors and local volunteers who aided with materials and labor. The story notes the community response and affords limited details about the individuals and locations involved.
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Liberty
Irving
Brantin Guogin
Jada
Willem Jewell College
Shes Oyner
Wal
Wiens Gilleggns
Joe
Amers
J.r
Trent
Tories
Bryant Ehnetaet N.Y
Hartry W
Masrourd
Reporters Barred As Exodus Jews Go Back To Germany
In Hamburg AP reports 4400 Exodus 1947 Jews returned to Germany on three ships with British escorts. Communications were cut off and five correspondents plus intelligence officers were turned back at Cuxhaven. Officials claimed no removals. private sources alleged some Jews, labeled as Communists, were taken ashore upon anchoring. News photographers faced strict access limits.
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Hamburg
Germany
Elbe
France
Palestine
Cuxhaven
Norbert Willheim
Central Committee For Liberated
British Control Commission
Wildcat railroad strike idles 1500 at Carnegie Steel plant
In Pittsburgh AP reports the wildcat walkout by 1400 railroad workers at Union Railroad, a U S Steel unit for Carnegie-Hanlinis, has halted steel production. President KR Cox voices regret, warns the stoppage may last, while mediation seeks a resolution. No specific demands outlined, but rumored to include an hourly pay raise and a week’s vacation.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie-Hanois Steel Corp
Co. KR. Cox
Carnegie Mingis
Jeds
Iis
Detgihg
Strikiig
Geep
Brotherhoods of
Union Railroad
U.S. Steel
Carnegie-Hlimois
National Railway Mediation Board
A. F. Whitney
Cleveland
BRI
Miss California Laura Emery crowns Miss America at Memphis pageant
Laura Emery, 18, of Salinas places second in the Miss America contest after a stylized runway promenade. Barbara Walker, a Sunday School teacher from Memphis, is named Miss Memphis and Miss America, praising her singing of Un Bel Di and her plans for a master's in foreign languages at Memphis State College.
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Laura Emery
Salinas
John Shepperd
U. S
Memphis
Barbara Walker
War
Atlantic City
Barbara
Springdale Methodist Church
Memphis State College
Memphis Open Air Theater
R. H. Walker
Truman Brazil visit includes parade and duties
Descriptions of President Truman and Gen Dutra during a Brazil visit outline mountaintop moments and a gala luncheon at Itamaraty Palace. Reports note press conferences, remarks on hemispheric solidarity, and Truman presenting Dutra with the Legion of Merit, with plans for return to the United States and potential stops. The piece also covers CIO leader Walter Reuther urging Congress for price controls amid domestic inflation.
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Soul Rio
James Pachey
House
Ganized
Washwest
White Ice Detail
Leahy
Perm
Carse
Misssident
Pawley
Tru
Margaret Truman
Ciie Dent
Truman
Gen. Botra
Eurico Gas
Brazil
San Juan
Puerto Ric
Virgin Islands
United
Itamaraty Palace
Foreign Office
Dutra
Regre
Washington
United States
Gen. Dutra
Visi
Truet Washington
VAW
Detroit
Car
Walter P. Reuther
CIO Vnet+ed
Congress
UAW
Reuther
Europe
Probation Violator Captured In Georgia
Marvin Cecil Weems, a probation violator from Houston Circuit Court records, was returned to Houston County Jail from Dublin, Georgia after being apprehended Wednesday night. He received a one year and a day sentence on June 15, 1946 for second degree burglary, but the term was suspended and he was placed on two years probation.
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Marvin Cecil Weems
Bar
Houston
Dublin
Walt Cameron
Weems
CIA
E. R. Wilson
Caine
Cir
D. C. Malstead
Mrs. Lucy Riley 62 Dies in Macon Georgia
Mrs. Lucy Riley sixty two native of Echo Georgia dies yesterday in a Macon hospital. Funeral at Echo Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev Baldwin of Midland City. Burial in the Echo cemetery. Survived by husband Dan H. Riley two daughters Janey Belle Cooper and Frances Bray both of Macon one son Dan Riley Jr brothers J A Mims J W M and Richard Mims of Echo Os Nims and Tip Mims of Headland and Foy Mims of Winter Haven three sisters Ollie Rand Alberta Riley of Echo Jim Ward of Lakeland and father R E F Mims of Fort Walton Beach. Mortuary in charge.
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Lucy Riley
Macon
Echo
Maconspital
Echo Medist
Wf Rev. Baldwin
Midland City
Cill
Riley
Dan H. Riley
Janey Belle Coper
Frances Bray
M On
Dan Riley Jr
J. A. Mims
Richard Mims
Os Nims
Tip Mims
Head
Foy Mims
Winter Halla
Ollie R
Alberta Riley
Jim Ward
Lakeland
R. Ef, Mims
F Vweandland
Carolina Truckers Praise Taft Hartley Labor Law Boon
In Blowing Rock North Carolina the Taft Hartley labor bill was praised by about 200 motor carriers at a two day convention of the North Carolina Motor Carriers Association. Benjaror Miller director of industrial relations of the American Trucking Assn said the law will benefit the trucking industry by giving workers more freedom and reducing dependence on union officials. George D. Lentz mayor of Salem North Carolina presided the meeting succeeding I Brinson of Hisd Point.
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Blowing Rock
N. C
Whal
Northlina Motor Carriers
Benjaror Miller
Ame Trucking Assn
Indus Miller
Miller
George D. Lentz
Tom Salem
I Brinson
Gandhi speech sparks peace protest and looming crisis
The article notes Gandhi addressing about 200000 people and warning of potential violence if a session fails to address domestic crises. It cites fear of trouble spreading to Calcutta, calls for action on prices rents and wages, and mentions letters to Senators Vandenberg and Taft urging a session to tackle domestic issues.
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Gandhi
Henry
CaJcutta
Faust
Cuttu
Calawttia
Peather
Art Vandenbers
R-Miehy
R Taft
R-Ohie
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