Letter misleads on Fulbright case triggers probe
A June article notes a New York City letter attacking Senator J. W. Fulbright for avoiding an interview by a NYC lobbying delegation. The letter’s signer Janice Evans was exposed as using a phony address, prompting an inquiry by the Post Office and officials. The piece then discusses broader claims about unidentified writers and calls for accountability in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tast the Star
J. OW. Pulbright
New York City
Senate
Janice Evans
West 26Th St
Prem Washington
Post Office Department
Gill
Fulbright
Senator Fulbright
New York
Janice
West 6Th St
West 26Th Ste
Leaped to Freedom Amid Stalinist Terror Story
An illustrated account by a former Soviet teacher details escape from Russia via the New York consulate window, the famine years, and the violent drive of collectivization. It covers kulaks, forced camps, and the destruction of peasant livelihoods, with personal names and places highlighted in a stark memoir tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birs. Kasenkina
New York
Eugenia
Tade
Englind
Republicans Plea for Two Party System in Arkansas
The 1948 Arkansas GOP campaign opened with a call for a two party system. Wallace Townsend of Little Rock urged support for Thomas E. Dewey and Delton Dotson in the Third Northwest Arkansas District, arguing States Rights Democrats hurt local and national benefits. Townsend said Dotson opposes Democrat Jan Trimble and would rally the Ozark region for development while challenging Truman electors. He claimed the Arkansas GOP has long aimed to win a Republican congressman from the Third District and predicted national attention in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Wallace Townsend
Little Rock
GOP
Thomas E. Dewey
Delton Dotso
Northwest Arkansas
Townsend
Truman
Mid
Dots
Gavon
Orner Dewey
Dotson
Ozark Mountain
Lightened sentences for 317 ex Nazis questioned by U S Army
Frankfurt dispatch reports the U S Army reduced life sentences for three war crimes defendants tied to the Buchenwald network and related cases. The list by Munich War Crimes branch shows leniency granted to mostly German defendants, triggering congressional demands for review and broader scrutiny of wartime justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Koch
Buchen- Wild
U. S
U.S
Munich
Judge Advocates Office
Signs Point to General Drop in Food Prices
A United Press report notes wholesale meat prices on the New York and Chicago markets may have peaked while consumer prices could fall. Industry spokesmen cite overstock and varied demand as farmers boost shipments and dairy firms cut milk and cream prices. Chicago officials blame government grain policy for inflation and urge maintained farm supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Chicago
Eugene G. Shiule
Milwanee
Wisconsin
Richard F. Unlmann
Board of Trade
Red Fighters Switch to British Lane Over Berlin
Report from Berlin on October 1 describes Soviet Yak fighters simulating attacks on a British airlift shuttle near Schoenfeld and near Gatow airfield. Pilot Michael Davison recounts a quarter attack and a trailing craft, while a Bristol freighter carries supplies to blockaded Berlin. The incident follows prior U S C-54 flights and prompts protests from the United States and Britain.
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Berlin
Bailigh
Michael Davison
Bristol Wayfarer
Schoenfeld
Gatow
Davison
United
Pist
Rider Stat
Violent Death Strikes Five Times in State Thursday
Five people died in Arkansas on Thursday including a mother and two children in a Cotton Plant fire near Jonesboro and a preacher from Birmingham injured in a Lake Village crash. Additional deaths included a cotton picker near Little Rock and a 19 year old in Neattleton. Overall Arkansas reported 279 highway deaths this year with eighteen violent deaths noted this week.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Birmingham
Ala
Nexrocotton Picker
Elizabeth Davis
Bobby
Betty Sue
T Heir Farm
Cotton Plant
Charles M. Cloud
Lake Village
Mary Sanders
Little Rack
Ne- Ha
Cotton
Little Rock
Carl Junior Wyse
Neattleton
Jonashare Hospital
Allies promise Germany fuel and food amid Berlin blockade
Oct 1 Berlin officials and Allied commanders report improving airlift and stockpiles as 2,300 metric tons of coal daily flow into Western Berlin. U S Colonel Frank L Howley says food and fuel supplies lengthen to 39 and 48 day levels, while noting winter hardship. Gustav Klingel and Der Kurier echo Berliners’ resolve to endure shortages.
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Berlin
Frank L. Howley
U. S
Howley
United States
Britain
Gustav Klingel
Hoefer
Olas Homie
der Kurier
Places That Thrived on Servicemen Spending Fares Hard Now
A fragmented reminiscence depicts a wartime district where cash from servicemen fueled shops and nightlife. It notes dwindling crowds, rising poverty, and the contrast between wealth displays and tough times as prices strain residents and veterans alike.
Truman Blames NAM for High Cost of Living
President Truman trails across the nation pressing an anti NAM message. He accuses the National Association of Manufacturers of spending millions to defeat price controls and inflate living costs. He pledges more whistle stop talks and a Charleston appearance while criticizing Republicans and NAM.
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Avoard Truman
Owl
Truton
National Association of Minufacturers
NAM
Charlestow
WM Va
Charleston
Kentucky
West Virginia
Jefferson County
Louisville
National Association of Manufacturers
OPA
Olinois
Kent
Ducky
Biana
Troma
Rale
Algona Barkley
Bercause
Barkley
Anchorage
Shelbysville
Frankfort
Midway
Lexingston
Ulchester
Mim Sterling
Preston
Morehead
Ive Hill
Ashland
Catlettsburgh
Kenstucky
Huntington
Lis Louiseille
Oatein
Washington
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Poll Tax Sales About Average
Fragmentary text reports on poll tax sales with references to police officers and local authorities. The readable portion mentions average levels and a night incident, but details are unclear and names are partly garbled.
Ex-Resident of Hope Dies in Texarkana
A fragmented obituary notes the death of an ex-resident linked to Hope and Texarkana. The readable portion mentions a veteran railworker figure with unclear names and dates, hinting at a local figure remembered in a brief death notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Texarkana
Oil and Safety Policy Highlight Addressed by Oren Harris
Congressman Oren Harris urged full use of all available resources for national safety and to avoid a future economic strain. He cited his Mexico visit and discussions with Pemex officials on oil development and refinery modernization, stressing action that protects American needs while engaging with foreign partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thrasher
Europe
A. G. Bryant
National Tool Builders Association
England
Bryant
Mgr. Beyont
RCA Dolla
Darobean
Giolieth Sines
Adlantic
Jeet
Eubrope
Maeva
Bolthewerk
Teyun
Unite States
Oren Farris
Farris
Mexico
Arevoy
Pemex
Eirpis
United Pirates
Henie
Wien
Bnetess Weston Med
Vitort
Yeoduetion Peoria
Osay
United States
Avaliaule
Russia Accuses U S of Seeking War Over Atomic Power
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky told the United Nations security committee that the United States pursues aims to keep a monopoly on atomic energy. He warned that only one nation may have a bomb stockpile and called for real international control. He implied Russia may already possess atomic knowledge, challenging U S claims of exclusive secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Russia
United States
USA
Andrei Vo Vistir
Sianember
United Nations Polithel Committee
Ower
Vishinsky
America
Thomas EK. Dewey
Mic
Soviet Union
Var
U S consults Britain on loan at monetary talks
Washington reports diplomats say the United States and Britain are negotiating terms for a loan and exchange convertibility as the world bank and IMF governors meet. Officials anticipate Paris hosting the 1929 meeting with Pierre Mendes France as chairman while Britain seeks faster dollar convertibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ont
Fi—Amecan
Abibade
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
Paris
Pierre Mendes-France
France
England
Lugia
United States
Britain
Amars
Hein
Penicillin Dust Used to Cure Colds
Fragmented OCR text discusses penicillin dust as a cure for colds and hints at early medical claims and study references. It notes patient experiences and mentions potential treatment timing, with unclear details and broken phrases from page one.
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Washburn
American Committee For the Protection of
Airahsm
Lincoln Brigatie
Bea
Hame
United Stat
King Features, Syndicates, Inc
Okana
Kasenkina
Isaac Don Levine
Dor
Pheke Consimiments
Arctic
Uae
Weiaber
Peulett
Chay
Yaite
Hal Boyle
Maina
Joy Wibutiwial
Harry Liberty
Luymor
Eagle
Rose
Prige
Thierry
Draveniar
Poldhocat
Elise Tasha
Edediis
Beni
Dewey
Chex Gone
Thomas J. Dewey
Republian
Wyeringt
Cheyenne
West
Salt Lake City
Mormon Tabernacle
Temple Square
United Nations
Western Europe
United States of Europe
China
Usm
Gepupten
Railhoaqer
Oren Harris
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