Polio Debate Sparks Citizens Clash Over Charity Funds
A Cleveland speech triggers a nationwide dispute about the March of Dimes and the role of national foundations. An Arkansas insurance manager defends polio aid while criticizing overblown fundraising and publicity. The writer denounces charity campaigns and urges self-reliance, calling for reform and patience in facing polio.
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Cleveland
Infantile Association
National Foundation
Arkansas
Ufantiilc Paralysis Association
Clevelant
March of Dimes
National
Radio Lye
Franklin Delano
Red Gains in China Concede Communist Advances
The Associated Press reports communist forces gain Ground on three fronts in China. Nationalists admit Red advances in Hunan, Hsiangsi, and Kansu as Communists outflank defenses near Canton and threaten major railway lines. Amethyst tale and Beijing talks also feature, with Chiang Kai-shek expected in Seoul to discuss a pact while U.S. arms aid debate continues in Washington.
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Associated Press
China
Hunan
Hiangsi
Kansu
Rice Bowl
Canton
Aig
Nunan
Agany
Canton-Hunkaw
Choil
Dong Kong
Yingtao
Nanking
Seoul
Chiang Dhai-Shels
Syngmun Hhee
Chiang
Pilippsias
Washington
House
Feigk Nlleirs
Trius
Cortios
John Old
McClay
U.S
Emilitary
Germiany
Washington Today
Duliks
Man
Ob Uoumumies
Genny
Program at Negro Park Arranged for Wednesday Night
A community program at Negro Park is set for Wednesday night August 3 featuring Ladies Specialty Night and boxing events. Admission details, refreshments, and a planned welfare discussion highlight the evening.
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Negro Park
Weidnnesday Nigit
Norney Ork
Willa
Schory
Guaties
Adission Lrup
Agus
Cigie Tripeuvestion Association
Ape
Ula
Ask If Europe to Use Arms as a Team
Washington Democrats joined Republicans on the house foreign affairs committee to seek details on President Truman's 1.4 billion program to arm friendly nations against Soviet aggression. They want ironclad agreements that arms will be used in coordinated action if needed, while Republicans demand firmer assurances before backing the full program.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Truman
W. Averell Horviman
Rep
Mansfield
D-Mons
Toin
State Acheson
Defense Johnson
George Marshall
Stolen Train Ride Ends in Death in Hoxie
Earl Hamilton, 16, died after falling from a Missouri Pacific passenger train near Hoxie while riding between the engine and first car. Lawrence County Coroner Bob Hickenbotham said the fall was accidental with eyewitness accounts, and no inquest will be held. Charles Howe, 19, of Decatur, was traveling with Hamilton from Decatur to San Antonio, Tex.
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Hoxie
Decath
Earl Hamilton
Missouri Pacific
Lawrence County
Bob Hickenbotham
Charles Howe
Decatur
Hamilton
San Antonio
Tex
Higenbotham
Howe
Jail Kluxer Who Couldn't Find Records in Alabama
William Hugh Morris, head of the Federated Ku Klux Klan in Birmingham, was ordered back to jail for contempt of court after refusing to produce records to a grand jury. Eighteen men tied to mob violence have been indicted. Morris claimed records were stolen from his home. The grand jury resumed its investigation after a weekend recess.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Toy Ku Klux Klan
William Hugh Marvis
Federated Klan
Morris
George Lewis Baines
Red Protest Against Italy Is Rejected
Washington today rejected a Russian protest against Italy joining the North Atlantic defense pact. Secretary Acheson called the charges utterly unfounded and noted the treaty would be unaffected by Italy joining the 12 nation defense treaty. He criticized Moscow’s March note as a misinterpretation and reaffirmed U S view on the Atlantic alliance.
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Washington
United States
Italy
North Atlantic Defense Paet
Tretary Acheson
PLO
Gwiii Boverningitt
Acheson
Russhan
Russia
cAlige
Hedbert
Jet Plane Squadron to Head European Strike Force
General staff leaders announce U S will base an all jet air striking force in Germany to back Atlantic alliance. Berlin airlift scaled down as jet fighters replace Thunderbolts. 17,000 troops from first infantry division parade at Hitler era grounds amid dust and wind.
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Reich
Robert Haeger
America
Europe
Vandenberg
Berlin
Germany
Lewis E. Denfeld
Nlaval
Adolf Hitler
First Infantry Division
Uits
U. S
Moran of Black Crow Fame Dies in California
Oakland, Aug 2. George Morvan a vaudeville and radio entertainer known for Two Blackaways, died after a stroke at Highland Hospital following a period of unconsciousness. A brother Philinder and sister Mes Charles Stephen of Denver survive. Moran had legally changed his surname from Searev to Mori. His body will be flown to Los Angeles for burial after Wednesday services.
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Ilighlaid
Rade Sadler
Moran
Redio
Actiuy
Charles 2
Mack
Wet
Moan
Philinder +sy
Los Angeles
Mes. Charles
Stephen
Denver
St. Joseph
Burie
Searev
Mori
Picnic Tables Donated to Fair Park by Civic Groups
Several civic groups including Hope Kiwants, Hope Rutry, Business and Professional Women, Lions Club, and American Legion contributed eight picnic tables to Fair Park. The donations were presented in a community ceremony, with attendees from local organizations noting the benefit to park visitors.
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Fuiy Ja
Hope Kiwants
Hope Rutry
Elibs
The
Eel American Leisuid Lions Club
Ude
Faye
112 Million Increase for Vet Benefits
Washington reports the House approved an annual rise of 112,006,000 in veterans pensions and disability payments. The bill, passed without opposition, boosts World War I related eligibility, expands dependent allowances, and liberalizes service connection rules. First-year cost cited at 112,597,900 with future years undetermined.
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Washington
House
Senate
Veterans’ Administration
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Polio deaths triple early 1949 rise alarms health officials
Polio tolls surged in 1949 with seven months totals about double 1948 and near 1944 levels. Approx 8,000 cases and 42 deaths were reported though fatalities data was incomplete in some states. The surge sparked precautionary measures as states including New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin reported gains. Texas and others noted case increases, while New York City area saw the highest totals.
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Associated Press
Associated Pregs
National Foundation For
New York
Glinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Texas
New York State
New York City
California
Oklahoma
Arkansas
The Mad Haberdasher in Moscow Previews
The Mad Haberdasher is the title of a new play now in rehearsal and scheduled for a mid August premiere. The Moscow evening paper discusses its airing in connection with the North Atlantic pact.
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HST
Moscow
Evening Moscow
Deserter Held in Death of Charlotte Society Matron
A 24-year-old African American ex-soldier described as a deserter was captured in Charlotte and charged with murdering 68-year-old society leader Mrs Essley C Anderson. A former servant, Medlin, fled Madison army barracks and was slain at the Anderson home in Myers Park. Police said a 410 gauge shotgun was used, and investigators worked to identify the killer through fingerprints and suspects among staff.
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Charlotte
N. C
UPO
Lelleriy Society
Essley
Anderson
Imen
Roe Medlin
Downstown
Frank N. Littlejohn
Medlin
Madison
Wis
Littlejohn
Essley C. Anderson
Charlotte Society
Vittor Shaw
Walford Ratdieman
Andersons
Frank Littlejohn
Myers Park
Bomb Explosion in Los Angeles Triggers Gangland Case
Los Angeles mobster Mickey Cohen was ambushed near his Brentwood home, prompting police to probe an apparent attempt on his life. Officers reported a low noise and powder in the air as Cohen, shaken, stayed inside while investigators considered whether pranksters or a calculated strike were involved. The incident occurred as two others were wounded in the broader affair, with details continuing on another page.
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Lincoln
Los Angeles
Mickey Coh
Ea Plaston
Pdss
Cohen
L. L. Lance
Husko
Brentwood
Clark and McGrath Accept and Appointments Likely
Washington on August 2 President Truman nominated Attor ney General Tom Clark to the Supreme Court and Senator J Howard McGrath to head the justice department Both men indicated acceptance signaling Senate approval The moves trigger expected resignations and committee shifts affecting finance judiciary and the District of Columbia panels McGrath will resign as Democratic national chairman prompting a replacement likely William Boyle to lead the committee and party efforts
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Jack Bell
Washington
Tom Clark
Supreme Court
J. Howard McGrath
R-Rd
Justice Department
Senate
Truman
Stennis
D-Miss
Kerr
Dokla
McGrath
Clark
Frank Murphy
White House
District of Columbia
Kerley
Trinnan
Democrats
Administration
Rhode Island
Democratic National Committee
William Boyle
Waiting a Lifetime to See a Show on Broadway
Hal Boyle laments the Broadway theater as ailing yet beloved, noting high prices and unreliable access deterring audiences. He contrasts scarce modern productions with the enduring lure of classic works, urging the industry to revive the stage and return actors to work.
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Hal Boyle
New York
i/P
George Bernard Shaw
Ani Yor
Fusti Val
Maio Pinga
Mary Martin
West Brothers Install Air Conditioning at Hope Store
West Brothers Department Store in Hope now fully air conditioned after installing three five ton air conditioning units. Aaron Tollett serves as store manager.
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West Brothers Department Store
Hope
Aaron Tollett
Amvets Not Organizing Here Amid Legion VFW Presence
Charles J. Walker of El Dorado arrived in Hope to organize an AMVETS post but found the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars already established. He stated he would not go against the two, and departed Hope.
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Charles J. Walker
el Dorado
Hope
Amvets
America Legion
V. PF. W
Walker
Legend of $200000 Civil War treasure near Little Rock
Evening Shade residents discuss a tale from 1896 about a buried $200,000 treasure tied to an Indian distribution to Oklahoma. An Indian hunter allegedly planned to share the treasure if his wife could be cared for during his trip but found no volunteers. The story cites a local chief and various regional claims, with unclear distribution and security concerns.
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Evening Shade
Huriec
Ning Shade
Oklahoma
Afi
Little Rock
Boettiger Divorce Granted in Phoenix
Anna Roosevelt Boettiger gained a divorce from John Boettger in Maricopa County Superior Court. The decree, issued in Phoenix, follows a brief heating and leaves the ex couple with their son, John, 10. Boettiger, 49, is described as a former publisher and PR executive with Theodor Swason Co.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Anna Roosevelt Boetti
John Boett
Rooseveilt
Maricapa
Boettiger
John
Theodor Swason Co
Hentedy
Iona Times
Pout -Intelligencer
Clinic to Be Held at Old Liberty Church
An immunization clinic will be held Thursday August 4 at the Old Liberty Negro Church. Typhoid and diphtheria immunizations will be available from 1 30 pm. The McNab Mater Health conference announces the event.
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Old Liberty
McNab Mater Health Conference
McNab Negro Church
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