Legion Opens Convention With Fight on Communism
The American Legion opens its 31st annual convention in Philadelphia with communism in China as the top issue. Some 6,500 delegates represent over 3 million Legionnaires as debates unfold on U. S. policy in Asia and defense plans. President Truman, a Missouri delegate, attends and may receive a medal from Defense Secretary Louis A. Johnson. Internal disputes surface over leadership, finances, and calls for a dues increase as 1,000 resolutions are considered.
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Philadelphia
American Legion
China
Legion
Truman
Missouri
Louis A. Johnson
U. S
Foreign Relations and Security (Armed Forces
Baby Falls From Moving Taxicab Tragedy Shocks North Carolina
Four killed in North Carolina over the weekend include 18 month old Wesley Ammons who fell from a moving taxicab in Spindale area. His mother and older brother Sherle attempted to hold him as the car went along Highway 74.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Wesley Eugene Ammons
John Ammons
Sylvia
Ammons
Sherle
Belmont
Spindale
Florence A. Simpson
Washington, D. C
State Department
Tryon
James E. Johnson
Polk County
South Carolina
R. C. Allen
Laurens
S. C
Virgil Arrowood
Murphy
Richard Kinsler
High Point
Pete Blair
Polio Death Rate Falls Through the Decade
New York City polio has remained relatively rare with a downward trend in deaths among insured children. Despite more cases since 1916, 1949 saw a death rate of 2.4 per 100 000 under age 15, far below 1916 levels and lower than 1931 figures.
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New York
N. Y
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York City
Real Income Dips for Consumers in 1949 Summer
In Minneapolis on August 29, the Investors Diversified Services study shows average real income at 97 cents versus a year ago. Higher rents and costs offset better prices for food and clothing, while reduced employment and strong dividend income shape the overall picture. Dividends and interest stay higher in early 1949. fall revival hints persist with expectations of equal or higher earnings in the second half.
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Minneapolis
E. E. Crabb
Investors Diversified Services
Crabb
Mechanization changes can opening in restaurants
A new machine now handles opening cans in bulk for restaurants. It moves cans along a conveyor and uses multiple cutting disks to slice them open efficiently.
1950 Studebaker Models Enter Showrooms Here Today
1950 Studebaker passenger models are on display at Lewis Motor Co. 115 S. Wrenn St. The new designs feature an airplane style front with a chrome spinner and dual air ducts for engine cooling. Engineering updates include a self stabilizing front suspension and higher compression engines boosting power and efficiency. Nylon upholstery expands to all Regal Deluxe Commander models and instrument panels move forward for extra space.
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Studebaker
Lewis Motor Co
S. Wrenn Street
New York
Chicago
Fleet Lewis
Lewis
Eise
Champion
Greaseless frying pan uses silicone lining
A new greaseless frying pan requires no fat and prevents scorching or sticking. It is lined with a silicone compound made from silica and carbon, part of the latest household aids.
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U. S.-China
Far East
Erle Cocke
Dawson
National Security Commission
Cocke
Japan
Alaska
Philippines
Perry Brown
Beaumont
Tex
Brown
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
Portland
Ore
Belgrano
Mrz. A. W
San Antonio
Texas
New Bern
E. S. Chandler
Chandler
Detroit
Teletronix
Ine
WHPE
Whpe-Fm
Gilbert & Tobias
Time Wanderers
Bill Currie
Slim Wick
Louise Butler
Woody Mashburn
Treasury
Rhythm & Reason
Blade Wind Tavern
Voice of the Army
Cliff McMahan
Frankie Masters
Sian
Miss
North and South Carolina
Nbc
Cbe
Abc-West
Ymnbs
Mbs
Cbs
Nbe
Abe
Asbe
Ebde
Tropice
Lone Ranger
Cbs Sports
Gordon MacRae
Barrow
Cba
Ella Mae
Abe Peter Salem
Henry Taylor
Voorhees
Abe Joan Davis
Kate Smith
Calla
Mbds
Band of America
Abe Abe Burrows
Cos
Cbs News
Abe American Forum
News & Variety
N. T
The
Clevelandaires
Abe Bob Poole
R. Lewis
Abc
Abo
Kate Paste
Lopes
Hollywood
Abe Queen
Mos
Abe Ro
Poole
Abe Bill Slater
Cbs Kiddies
West
Ebe
Mbes
Miniature Studebaker
S. Wrenn St
Merica
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