L.B. Student Admits Starting 30 Fires
A L B student allegedly started 30 fires. The report notes a Bazooka blast at Roaring Springs Camp in Kentucky injured 29 men, four seriously, from the 503rd Infantry. The 11th Airborne Division official provided details on the premature detonation and the hospital transport of the injured. Blood supplies were rushed from Nashville. The weapon is described as the Army's powerful 3.5 mm bazooka.
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11Th Airborne Division
Besbeck
Bat
Nashvill
Korea
Suspected USC Student Admits Set of Fires
Los Angeles August 9 Five juvenile suspects cleared of suspicion were released. Loyd G Hennegen a 27 year old pharmacy student and father of two from Long Beach admitted setting more than 30 brush fires between North Long Beach and San Gabriel while police watched firefighters combat a blaze.
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Sheriff's Office
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AGs Urge Stronger Federal Gambling Laws in Congress
National Association of Attorneys General urged Congress to tighten federal laws banning gambling and horse racing syndicates in a move announced from Seattle Washington on August. The statement highlights growing concerns over illicit betting networks and calls for robust regulatory action.
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Wash
Aug
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National Assn. of Attorneys~ General
Congress
Liquor Store Robbed at Ocean Boulevard
A sun-tanned gunman wearing dark glasses robbed a liquor store at 401 BE Ocean Blvd last night and escaped with $82 after forcing owner Lawrence Pomerantz 27 into the back room. The suspect displayed a blue-steel automatic and fled on foot.
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Lawrence Pomerantz
Silver Saddle Hunt Opens Across Coast for Catalina Relic
A search began today across Southern and Baja California for a silver mounted saddle traded for Catalina Island to its former Mexican governor over a century ago. Julian King of the Catalina Guest Ranch cites the relic’s historic value about 3000 dollars and its link to Merrlendia celebrations held on Catalina and in Ensenada each October. Authorities note the saddle bears heavy silver thread and an inscription, suggesting it may never have seen use as a riding saddle.
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Catalina Island
Aug
Southern
Baja California
Catalina
Julian King
Catalina Guest Ranch
California
King
Ensenada
Don Plo Elco
Thomas Robbing
Santa Barbara
Words Without Deeds From Russia Letter A Peace Conference Claim
The piece reports on a Russian president's high sounding message to the U S president and Truman's peaceful aims while warning the public not to be misled by words. It notes a proposed five power peace conference with disarmament and inspections, but cautions about lacking deeds to prove the words.
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Truman
White Leads In Mississippi Runoff Fight For Governor
Former Gov. Hugh White, 69, led in Mississippi Democratic Primary returns from 1625 of 1767 precincts, with 78,243 votes. Paul B. Johnson Jr. and Lt Gov. Sam Lumpkin trailed, while Ross Barnett and four others were far back.
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Hugh White
Mississippi
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Johnson
Lumpkin
Ross Barnett
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