Special Session Moves to End as Spy Hunt Takes Spotlight
Washington Aug 7 The strangest special session of Congress rushes to finish by nightfall amid a booming inflation debate and a southern filibuster that blocks an anti-poll tax bill. President Truman calls back lawmakers July 26 to press an 11 point program amid accusations of political maneuvering and a rising Soviet spy scare. Ex-Communists testify before committees as leaders privately view the spy issue as distraction from Congress’ inaction.
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James Marlow
Washington
Congress
Truman
White House
Philadelphia
Congressional
Senate
House
Russia
Southern Democrats fear losses while draft manpower looms
Top Democrats fear Dixie states may swing to Republicans or Strom Thurmond in 1948 while Truman seeks harmony with leaders. Draft manpower issues loom as Selective Service begins Oct 1, with 25 year olds targeted and many workers deferred. Generals Hershey and McGrath signal tough screening and deferment plans amid a broad manpower challenge.
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Central Press
Ashington
Truman
South
J. Howard McGrath
Rhode Island
Democratic National Committee
A. Willis Robertson
Virginia
Robertson
Harry Byrd
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Arkansas
Texas
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Army
Hershey
Entangled Choices Amid Don and John in New York
In April Saturday scenes, Anne contemplates a future with Don or return to John while Helen faces career pressures, fragile social ties, and a looming move in spring. Anne resists proximity to John, while Don’s offer clashes with Helen’s struggle for status, love, and a fresh start in a restless city.
Dutch farmers eyed for Ontario as migration grows
Dana Porter Ontario minister says Dutch farmers are ideal settlers and would accept at least 10 000 this year if transport could be arranged. He notes two converted troopships ferrying Dutch farmers to Canada and comments on Australia’s push to move 10 million British citizens to its underpopulated continent.
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Dana Porter
Ontario
Holland
Tie
Canada
Australia
Cooperation in Europe tests Marshall Plan success
At Paria the European Recovery Program hinges on Europe coordinating its own recovery plan. Paul Hoff man urges action over talk and criticizes reliance on funds alone. Visible signs of European unity by spring could influence continued U S support and show the value of coordinated planning across nations.
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Paria
Europe
Paul G. Hoffman
Thas
Restored William Penn Manor House Opens to Tourists
The Delaware River bend between Philadelphia and Trenton frames the revived William Penn Manor House, a colonial landmark restored after ten years by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. It joins Williamsburg and Westover as a premier example of eighteenth century colonial grandeur attracting visitors.
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William Penn
Delaware
Philadelphia
Trenton
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Penn
William Byrd
Westover
Williamsburg
Benjamin Franklin
Washington and
Jefferson
Opinion Shift Seen In 1931 Commerce Poll On Aid
In 1931 chambers of commerce largely opposed government help for the unemployed, with 197 saying yes and 2534 no. Now the public mood favors relief, and the piece notes the change as time has educated the nation. It also mentions television questions for candidates and fines for pilots who buzzed populated areas.
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John
Don
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Bible Thought For Today On Love And Hatred
A devotional note quotes 1 John 2 9 asking how one can claim to love God while hating a brother The text warns that claiming to be in the light while hating a brother left one in darkness.
GOP Meet Sees Ed Plum In Clarksburg For Platform Work
Ed Plum, first congressional district committeeman for the Republican party, attends a Clarksburg meeting of the Republican platform committee. The panel drafts the platform for the upcoming state convention in Charleston on Saturday. The Barrow settlement at Barrow on Ka’s Point Barrow is noted as Alaska’s northernmost community.
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Ed Plum
Republican Party
Clarksburg
Republican Platform Committee
Barrow
Ka's Point
United States
CBS plans national network with 80 stations in three years
CBS announces a television network expansion to more than 80 stations nationwide within three years, with five metropolitan launches this year including Toledo Cleveland Detroit Atlanta and Los Angeles. Programming notes include Tonight listings such as George Olsen and various CBS events plus other network shows across ABC and MBS schedules.
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Ford
E. Butterfield
New York
CBS
Toledo
Cleveland
Detroit
Atlanta
Los Angeles
George Olsen
Idon
Playhouse
Vic Damone
Morey Amsterdam
ABC
Amazing Malone
MBS
Chicago
Hungary Reds Gain Hold on Power Amid Leader Shakeup
Hungary tightens Communist grip as Vice Premier Arpad Szakasits is nominated to succeed Zoltan Tildy, who resigns amid treason charges against his son in law. The Smallholders party leader leaves government after two years in power, accused of cooperating with Communist policies. Air at altitude described as cloudless above 40,000 feet.
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Hungary
Arpad Szakasits
Zoltan ‘Tildy
Tildy
Strange cattle rustling tale at Patton Reform School
Local state police hunted alleged cattle rustlers for days until the cattle were returned two nights ago. A visitor calling herself Miss Hereford appeared at the reform school farm the night cattle vanished. An industrial school official said the Hereford owner might claim her by presenting a car key with a tested number. Miss Laila Lingamfelter urged farm families and three civic clubs to attend a summer farm activities event. Time noted as 2 39 3.
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R Venturen
Pagtonn Reform School
Hereford
Laila Lingamfelter
Community sewing circles and 4-H quintet listed
On page one Ruth Marie Bumentdner Helen Louise Cutright Richardean Parkhill and Dorothy Boice model sewing circles. A 4-H quintet including Jimmy Yost Jimmy Watkins Lela Haun George Moyer and Richardean Parkhill will perform several selections.
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Ruth Marie Bumentdner
Helen Louise Cutright
Richardean Parkhill
Dorothy Boice
Jimmy Yost
Jimmy Watkins
Lela Haun
George Moyer
British relay gold amid baton foul as Patton leads US
The article recalls the U S coach noting a baton exchange foul nullifying a win by Mel Patton and Southern California in the Olympic 4x100. Brittain took gold with anchor man finishing far behind. In pool action, American Joe Verdeur led a sweeping victory in the 200 breaststroke, part of a historic American swim sweep.
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Mel Patton
Southern
California
Brittan
Patton
Joe Verdeur
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