Polite Bandits Loot Midtown Havana Bank for $562000
Police chase a cool headed crew that entered a Royal Bank of Canada branch in Midtown Havana and escaped with about $562000. Gunfire and disguises disrupted the raid as workers were coerced, a bank manager warned, and the thieves fled in secrecy.
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Havens
Cubs
Havana
Salnre
Canh
Petrona
Royal Bank of Canada
Polthehe
Esteban Juncadelin
Wahid
President Orders Air Transport Study
President Truman ordered a comprehensive financial study of the air transport industry after a conference with top officials from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Civil Aeronautics Board and the Budget Bureau. The aim is to identify immediate needs and long term development financing and to present recommendations at an early date.
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Washington
Truman
Reconstruction Finance Coreperation
Civil Aeronautics Board
Budget Bureau
White House
RPO
RFS
Avere Pua
Hartey Hise
CAH
J. 3
D Rice Dies In Johnson City Business Leader Succumbs
Services for D Rice will be held today in Johnson City Tennessee. Rice, head of the Southern Milk Company, was active in civic and fraternal circles. He died yesterday after a long illness leaving a widow and several survivors in North Carolina and Shreveport.
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Johnson City
Tenn
TD. Rice
Whelps
Brice
Southern Milk Company
Actup
Eclvie
Soctad aAlisies
Branilin
Tha Issih Rotary International
Johnson Citians Die in City Fire Tragedy
Two residents identified as Gilbert Senton, 84, and an unnamed spouse perished when a blaze engulfed their home in Johns City. Firefighters arrived after the alarm but the flames proved uncontrollable.
Two Murder Suspects Captured After Tri City Flight
Police in Charlotte hold two murder and robbery suspects identified as Ervin Turvey and Raymond White after their chartered plane from Dayton to Charlotte developed engine trouble. The pair fled to Kingsport and were later captured in Newport KY area. They are linked to the murder of an Wings industrialist and a gambling house robbery in which $4000 was taken.
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Fuguteves
te-Ralph
Witney
KreCity
Deer Appalachian
Charlotte
N. C
Dayton
Ohio
Tri-City
Kingsport
Tenn
Ervin Turvey
Colom
Mick
Raymond White
Middletown
Onis
Tyro Mer
Mewport
Soutiar
Towine Er Avery
Hach
Dixiecrats Eye Texas Vote and Electoral Strategy
Dixiecrats plan to concentrate on Texas and its 12 electors as Thurmond positions the states rights ticket for the national race. The forecast predicts cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms, temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to low 70s, and increasing uncertainty into Saturday.
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Beustim
Dermerets
Tesga
Tada
South
Meek
Thurmond
Bietding Wright
Mis Resippi
Appeyte
Atates
Truman
Kingapock
Kingsport
Steady Demand Reported for Flue-Cured Tobacco Prices
The Agricuts hire Department reports the IME tobacco marketing season began with strong demand for flue-cured tobacco. Other major types had not opened yet while prices in Georgia and Maryland approached 16 cents per pound. Government support and loan rates are noted, with expected average prices above 42.0 cents per board for flue-cured growers.
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Washington
Agricutshire Department
IME
Democratic Convention Rally Echoes Deep Party Divisions
Report of a noisy rally critiquing the Democratic National Convention. Thurmond Wright and Wright comment on party fractures, accusing the Democrats of deviating toward a “new Hingelam.” Dewey, Wallace, and Truman are cited as Republican and Progressive figures shaping the National scene.
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Crowth
la Houston
Sam Houston
Colsavini
Ajty
Potitiead
Alfred
Smulth
New York
Truman-Barkley
Tromes E. Dewey
Raa ‘Publica Khomimee
Henry A. Watnes
Progressive Party
Thurmond
Hingelam
Amelia
Fhenmeta
Rotheen
Dewey
Proman
Walntace
Berliners Demand No Compromise on City’s Future
Berliners rally to oppose ceding control to the Soviet Union and demand Western powers back a firm, uncompromising stance. CDU leaders pledge to resist a Communist minority and push for a Berlin settlement aligned with Western aims amid looming talks with Molotov.
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Hiusser
Berlin
Yalta
Condition Of Ruth Reported Improved
New York report on Babe Ruth states his condition shows improvement after a two day illness. He remains critically ill with pulmonary complications but is stabilizing. only family and Paul Carey are allowed at Memorial Hospital Center for Cancer and Allied Diseases.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Todny Way
Torx
Memorial Hospital Center
Crray
Kingsport Rail Line Get ICC Backing for Expansion
An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner recommended authorizing Kingsport Railroad to operate a seven mile line between Kingsport and Hofston as a common carrier. The decision favors joint operation options with major railroads, notes competition benefits, and preserves government ownership until needed for national defense.
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Kingsport
Interstate
Compsetes Commission
Washington
Kingspart
Hofston
Pritchard
Sr Icc
Fusgsport
Kingaport
FCC
Carolina
Clinchield
Diye
Ns Tribe
TCC
Stnt
Tobin Named Secretary of Labor Amid Union Support
Tobin, a Massachusetts governor hopeful and longtime Boston figure, accepts the post of Secretary of Labor. Democratic aides anticipate his labor support will mobilize votes for November. He rejects the Teft-Hartley Act stance, and plans to move to Washington to take office.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Maurice J. Tobin
Tobin
Massachusetts
Letor
Lewis B
Belnga
Jarees BE
Curley
Boston
Bay State
Roosault
Atate
Lske
Pantie
Srtveiatra Democratic
Tobie
White House
Wither
Biz Neweptanie
Tabin
Brummay
Charlie Frame pAduitin
Tre
Ierater
Herbert Howver
Jeg
Kheranerate
Explosions Hit Latrun Water Pump Station Near Tel Aviv
Two explosions damaged the Latrun pumping station between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, halting water flow to Jaffa and nearby areas. U N observers noted sabotage risk and called for Marine guards. repairs began while other stations remained operational.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Brlwly
Jerugslaxa
United Nationa Platta
Jew F
Jorauntone
Enstert Nations
Rooster Palma
Tift
Federa Hills
Forudalory
Latrun
Te Aruby
Rus i
Legion Ami
Frank Begley
Wihin Tatt
Rhode
Nant Fouke
Bernadotte
U.N
Arab Legion
Stock Market Moves Slowly Ahead Today
A cautious trading session saw fractional gains and small advances as the New York market meandered through scattered upticks. Several shares held back the overall rise amid modest turnover while a few leaders resisted the broader upward drift.
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New York
New Draft Rules Outlined For Military Induction
Washington announces four draft rules via Secretary of Defense Porraatat. Pre induction registrants with low examination scores face at least three weeks before call and a 120 day window for a reexamination. Those found physically unfit will be reassigned per medical capacity and given a chance to choose a service branch.
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Washington
Remy
Wednesday Blaze Damages Kingsport Office Complex
A Wednesday night fire at 116 Broad Street above Bowris Inc in Kingsport damaged several offices including Me downell’s Studie and Dr Lewis Lo Bigbexsith. Firefighters tore up flooring to reach the blaze while smoke and water affected nearby show windows. clothing stock elsewhere remained unhurt.
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Ee Soest
Broad Street
Bowris, Inc
Treatere Wes Re
Beilding
Medowell's
Studie
Lewis Lo
Penm-Dixie Found Guilty Of Second Smoke Violation
Penm-Dixie Cement Compara toe was found guilty of a second smoke violation in City Court on Thursday. A new court hearing is set for the November term of the Law Court. Director Scruggs testified that emitted dust from the Penm-Dixie stacks was visible from about a mile away and objectionable.
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PermDixie Cement
Tha Cnadt
Kingsport
At‘tonsey Ber Davis
Gunty
Jurge
Seguggs
Allied Ambassadors Meet With Russians in Kremlin Talks
American, British and French ambassadors visited the Kremlin for talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov. U S Ambassador Walter B. Smith, French envoy Yves Chataigneau, and British envoy Frank Roberts joined the meeting as part of a flurry of high level talks on Berlin and other postwar differences.
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Moscow
Keemlin Tocay
Vyscheslav Batatay
U. S
Walter By’ Smith
Yves
Chataigneau
Frank Roberts
Motores
Tgether
Eme' Bessy
Kremlin
Molotov
Wasters
Ahmed
Berlin
Burgpe
Farm Prices Down May Put Crimp In Inflation
Agricultural price trends suggest overall inflation may slow as farm prices dip below February lows while livestock remains firm. Analysts note steel, copper, cement and petroleum also rise, yet grains and cotton stay weakened, tempering consumer costs and signaling possible easing of living expenses.
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New York
Wall Street
Creasax
Ben
Iria
Pebrusiys
U. S
Loyalty Of Agent Suspected Reds Offer Soviet Trip
The House committee reports a suspected loyalty case involving Mrs. Mira Bentley, a key witness, as Soviet agents allegedly offered a trip to Moscow and hints of an espionage course. Mundt notes potential enticement aimed at gauging trust, while other dispatches suggest broader Cold War intrigue across New York Ottawa and Washington. The State Department adopts a hands off stance as legal actions unfold.
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Washingtom P
Mundt
Mestad
Trip
Modcow
Mia Elizabeth TF
Bonckey
Son
Monisar
Russia
Miva Beazley
Howse Un-Aedern Activities Committee
Comstunist
New ‘York
Ottawa
Comsul Gansetal
New York
Birt
State Supreme Court
Mira
Oksans Stepanovka
Kosenkima
Heacher
Iacot
Lomalim
State Department
Coramon Cause, Inc
Loewaleim
Mrs. Koveny
King Beck
Loden
Aba
Mosca
Har
Thik Finagin
Red Star
Noma Big
Pubfc
Eorgmany
Joe Stadine
Oie
Huekis
Moyle
Eunet
Puainisare
Mira Bentley
Migecow
Five Die In Series Of Plane Accidents
Five people died today in a series of plane accidents. The events include a mishap at an air base in Topeka and a Trans-Canada Air Lines crash near Sydney. A Navy Privateer also reported a weather reconnaissance craft lost west of Guang with nine crew and two observers aboard. Missing planes prompted search notes for a pilot from Minnesota and a geologist from Washington.
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Associated Press
Ita Takeeog
Topeka
Read
Jena
MY Manta
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Sydney
N. 3
Coot Warke
Navy
Nilas
Guang
Canada
Northland
Omnis
Prizakag
Brathard’ Inlet
Arsne Lee Sre
Miles Barth
Biary
Panexger
Fragmented local notice yields unreadable OCR fragment
Incomplete OCR text from a town notice fragment mentions a feminine liberative entity and a window fire event but lacks clear names places dates or actions to summarize definitively.
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Toot Bank
D. &. Rice
Johnson
North Carolina
Tig
Chartet & Waly
Charle Jelmson
Appalachian Flying Service
Temiaindes
Tris
Dixiecrats
Texas
Christian Democratic Union
CDW
CDE
Rimmaia
Bertin
Xsterre
Ing Ray
United States
Britain
France
Agai
Wohl
Discuas
Perdinand Friedeneburg
Christian Dermogratie
Aigyor
Cty
Ger
Finssiang
Reai Dents
Amvacinay Officiels
Mid Nurk
British Xone
Fayaheng Aum
Trad
Frankfort
Plekep
Aameriicane Planer
Leo Bertin
Stageport
Chapsber of Commerce
Souther Railway
Clinehield Railroad
Southern Railway Company
Clinehfield Railroad
Crefti
Ey Wet
Southern Railway
Kingsport Railroad Company
Holston
Tennessee Eastman Corporation
City
Hawking County
Buths Cap
Southern
Knoxville
National Defense
Easteman
Tennessee Eastman
Hingaport
Labor
Maurice Tobit
Ai Per
Prompety
Fralfa
Penm-Dixie
Swith
Peter Tai
Luivrabonit
Ke Ow& Soult Fry
Mala Vivest
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