Hennings Victory Tied to St Louis Lead in Primary Race
Hennings claimed victory amid a tight Missouri primary with Allison, noting strong showings in St. Louis where Hennings piled up about 60 743 votes and carried St. Louis County four to one. Incumbents including 12 Democrats and a Republican won renomination easily. Statewide results show Holmes defeating Miller for state auditor with large margins. Republicans featured a three horse race led by William Barton, while Bartelsmeyer trailed. Unofficial totals suggested over 556 000 votes statewide, still below prior high marks.
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Hennings
Forrest
Donnell
Truman
Alison
St. Louis
Henings
Mergin
St. Louis County
Allison
Jefferson City
Holmes
Miller
William Barton
St. Lewis
Al’vin Y. Bartelsmeyer
Jo Badgett
IMG
Freight Car Shortage Threatens Freight Movement Despite Steel Abundance
New York reports that military steel needs may be modest, with total domestic and foreign requirements unlikely to exceed 10 percent of annual production. The Iron Age notes steel capacity exceeds 100 million tons, yet a potentially worst freight car shortage looms as mandatory loading rules may arise if conditions worsen.
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New York
Iron Age
Isaid
Isl
Rae
Seringus
Names in the News and Enlistment Updates
Mrs. BE. W. Liles of East Capitol Avenue was home after major surgery at St Marx’s hospital and is reported to be recovering well. Cletus Koester of Denver returned home after visiting his parents in Jackson Street. Wahler Savage and family welcomed a son at their East Miller Street home. Audrey Patton of Jefferson returned from California. Leroy Thomas Holl law and Leroy Francis Schneider, both of Freeburg, enlisted for four years and shipped to San Diego for training. Billy L. Thomason and Jackie A. Bunn of Rolla enlisted, per the Army recruiting office. United Telephone Co. of Kansas City seeks a rate hike to 3 5 a month for business service in 34 Missouri towns, not affecting residential rates. Thirteen upper valley states support America’s eggs.
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BE. W. Liles
East Capitol
Wahler Savage
East Miller Street
Adega 'S
Leroy Thomas Holllaw
George Tawny
Leroy Francis Schneider
Frank Schneider
Freeburg
San Diego
Calif
Army Creeruities Office
Billy L. Thomason
Jackie Abunn
Rolla
United Telephone Companr
Kansas City
Missouri
Atl
Western
Corral Missouri
Veagnesville
Platte City
Appleton City
Acheson Opposes Loan to Spain
Secretary of State Acheson opposed a Senate loan proposal to Spain at a news conference. He said no new funds should be appropriated, noting existing available funds in the Federal Reserve bank and other sources. The remarks followed debate over ECA appropriations and the need for justification.
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Washington
Acheson
Senate
MG Sparisit
City Surrender After Bitter Struggle in Korea
AP report describes Kumchon amid heavy fighting as Reds press toward a road bridge and a bitter struggle ends with a city surrender after intense bombardment. Korean front lines show smoke, red sun imagery, and U S and Allied units under fire.
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Nhon
Lea
Erick Son
Bth
Korea
Kumchon
Big Red Fist
Ted
Truman Seeks Rapid Tax Hikes Amid War Mobilization
President Truman presses quick action to raise taxes by five billion dollars to fund a vast rearmament program. Treasury official Snyder endorses two added levies: a 210 per cent tax on televisions and an extension of refrigerator taxes to home freezers, aiming for fairness in new revenue measures.
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America
Snyder
American Troops Hold Recaptured Hill Positions
Descriptions of renewed Red pressure across fronts. Near Kumchon U S Cavalry faced stubborn attacks as North Korean forces pressed to Chinju and Sochan. U.S. tanks and Marines prepare for heavy combat along a flat coastal plain toward Pusan, with renewed efforts to defend key positions.
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Kumchon
Janes
H. P. King
Associated Press
Chinju
Sochan
Wondung
Chungam
Peith
King Gaid
Nation
Chis
Ameryiase
Almo
Pusan
Steen Ridge
Gem John Church
Sith Divission
Church
U. S
Landon Loses Bid in Kansas Race as Robeson Wins Virginia Contest
E J Robeson of Newport News, a Democrat, appears poised to regain control in Kansas. Tyrrell Krum of Vienna wins Virginia eighth district congressional terminalion against Flood Hughes by 1,972 to 554 with 189 of 241 precincts reporting.
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Landon
Kansas
E. J. Robeson
Newport News
Piilars
Virginia
Tyrrell Krum
Vienna
Terminalon
Congress
Flood Hughes
War Front Reports Rising Hate Amid Wartime Strain
A Southeast press correspondent details mounting hate as the war drags on. A spokesman at headquarters describes efforts to contain tension across the front, with teens to veterans affected by heightened hostility and disruption.
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Tle
American Southeast
Cattle Front
Decan
Urges Free Nations To Speed Defenses
Washington August 2 AP Secretary of State Acheson urged the free nations to speed up their defenses to halt the threats that confront us. He stated urgent action is needed to strengthen allied deterrence and readiness in the current global crisis.
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Washington
Lune Acheson
Dan
Truman May Seek Rent Powers Amid Economic Strain
President Truman weighs asking Congress for blanket rent control powers to adjust ceilings as conditions require. The housing expediter and White House aides discuss extending defense-area rent ceilings and freezing current areas under the federal program, potentially removing local control provisions.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Congress
Woods
Sugar Mapte San Is Tasteless When Gathered
A brief note states that sugar maple sap is at least tasteless when collected, signaling a dull quality in the harvest and implying limited sweetness in the resulting syrup based on the gathered sap.
Lifebuoy Health Soap promises full skin protection
An advertisement touts Lifebuoy Health Soap as uniquely cleansing and deodorizing all 13 body areas to prevent body odor, claiming it safer for tender skin and suitable for babies. It extols coconut oil lather and positions Lifebuoy as Lever Brothers’ major bath product.
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Bos Oder
Lifebuoy
Lever Brothers Company
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Denver, Colo
J. F. Koester
Upper Valley States
América
Russia
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United Nations Security Council
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Security Council
Spain
City
Nazi Germany
Vietno
Germany
Fabick and Company
Jefferson City, Missouri
Lifebuoy 2
de Soto
Louis
Shane
Ray G. McGrath
Mgr
Abbelt
ST. Louis Independent Packing CO
ST. Louis, MQ
PTV Ee Ae
Atry
Srewing LO
Josepn
Kam
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