Britain Holds Line on Palestine Policy Amid Immigrant Tensions
London reports show Prime Minister Atelee received Truman's note on proposed Palestine division with a 1,800 square mile Jewish zone, while a British-American panel's 50-square mile contrast is noted. Armed services vow to block illegal Jewish refugee entry as riots flare at Haifa and Cyprus detentions rise. Zionist leaders condemn Cyprus transfers as anger erupts. Jewish agency warns against punitive immigration measures and calls for peace in Palestine amid mounting international criticism.
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London
Foreign Office
Prom
Atelee
Truman
Palestine
Ruthenthyve
Gore
Holy Land
Hyifa
Cyprus
Jerusalem
Jewish Agency
Omipansky
Royal Navy
Royal Aly Ferde
Helptesa
Avnere
Germany
Hitler
Europe
Paris
Jewish Agency, Executive
First Anniversary Of War End Observed In Nation Today
Nation marks first anniversary of Japan's surrender with quiet observances and prayer. President Truman urged dedication to justice, freedom, peace, and international goodwill, while homefront leaders summarized wartime gains and ongoing economic progress in jobs, living standards, and farming as postwar stability and growth are pursued.
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Japan
Diay
Truman
Maltiary Mem
Forrestal
Petterton
Syatt Playtower
MacArthur
Tokyo
Communications Strike Tightens Across Global News Service
The United States Conciliation Service plans to resume talks to end a broad communications strike. CIO members press Press Wireless and allied associations while papers report disruptions as news flows are hindered and union rules restrict handling of certain copies.
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New York
Hawk
Globe
Arsare
Beit A
Unitedtheutres Conciliation Service
Allse
Wyockitvan, Cio
Press Wireless, Inc
Pirtink Sute- 20
Durealis Bymekna
ACA
Air Mail Rate Cut To 5 Cents
President Truman signed legislation cutting domestic air mail rate to 5 cents per ounce and 10 cents per half ounce, with October 1 effective. Postmaster General announced a unified 51 cent per ounce rate for military and U S territories plus armed services abroad. The post office planned to issue the new rate from the capital to the White House if a helicopter flight were canceled.
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Whishington
Trunan Toddy
62-Year-Old Woman To Be Arraigned In Poison Murder
Madison Indiana reports 62 year old Latgles Lockman to be arraigned before Justice Crosier on murder charges in the mercury poisoning death of Mrs Minne McConnell. Lockman also faces attempted murder charges in the poisoning of Mrs Mamie McConnell. Exhumations probe deaths of others under her care as toxicology tests proceed.
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Madison
Ind
Lockman
Mamie McConnell
BR. N. Maeger
Fred” Giddings
Dupont
Barger
Minima McConnell
Lheckman
Fiattie Calhoun
Mn Jeckey
Mire Lackmom
Liberals' Ultimatum on the 1948 Ticket
Florida Senator Pepper urged liberals to back a second nominee for the 1948 ticket, hinting he would support Wallace over Truman for the top spot in 1948. He said some liberals may not back any non liberal candidate and noted Truman’s chances for reelection appear strong. Pepper suggested Wallace or Pepper could win liberal support if they rally labor and party backing.
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Washington
Trueman
Pepper
D-Fta
Henry A. Wallace
Truman
Florida
Mir
Etter
Wallace
White House
White
Gangster Gun Victim Succumbs in Chicago
Chicaza P. James M. Ragen wealthy racing news publisher who declared Al Capone controlled Chicago, died today at Michael Reese Hospital from gunshot wounds. He told State’s Attorney Twoby he prepared affidavits exposing a syndicate led by the Caneuc family to be delivered to federal authorities if he died. Ragen had defied gang pressure to enter his business and had offered a 24000 dollar reward for the arrest of the gunmen who fired on him after a hijacked truck incident.
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Chicaza
James M. Ragen
al Capong
Chicago
Vice
Michael Reese
Akuatgum
June
Ce Ragen
William J. Twoby
Caneuc
Ragen
Hilo Srom
Coffee price increases authorized by Washington agency
OPA today authorized multiple retail price increases for coffee from 40 to 18 cents a pound, citing a lapse in price control and ongoing import expansion. The moves include an approximate 2 cent raise for supporters, a 7 cent rise tied to increased imports, and a 10 percent boost for processors, affecting roast, grounds, soluble, and related products.
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Washington
P—Opa
Coefee
Womett
New Fighting Answers Chiang Peace Proposal
The report states Communist spokesmen rejected Chiang Kai-shek’s six point plan for peace, accusing the government of seeking war. Fighting rages across north China with red forces claiming gains near Tatung and Langhat railway areas while government troops suffer casualties and retreats.
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Namking
Geo
North
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Hie
Fenn Radic
Bulga
Kiangsu
Yonan
Langhat
Homnan
Peiping
Hsu Min Pao
Tatung
Shami
Red
Mewa
Jim B. Clement
Tsinetag
Fields Recollects Profits Partner as Ex Associate Brunner
Washington contract broker Benjamin Fields testified that a profit sharing partner once named John Doe was his former associate John Brunner. He recalled Brunner receiving about 1000 dollars from a 4500 dollar profit on wire screening sold from government stores. He also named Glenn A. Dies as another associate and described attempts to obtain records to support his statements while the committee probes dummy corporations used to funnel profits from war products.
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Washington
Benjamin FP
Fields
John Doe
John Brunner
House
Steplu
Bruna
Storare
Cecal
Lobe Doe
Glenn A. Dies
Patser
Cintomman Slaughter
D- Mo
Fletdy
Shaly
Slaughter
D-Mo
Lucian Sneed
Philadelphia
Shoreham
Glenni A. Dice
Officers Aid Stricken Man After Heart Attack
Paul Davis, 33, of 1512 Highland Avenue, was rushed to Hokstein Valley Community Hospital after a heart attack shortly after 3 pm Tuesday. Deputies and hospital attendants said he remained in critical condition under general treatment Wednesday morning.
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Paul Davis
Highland Avenue
Hokstein Valley Community Hospital
Sheritt
Amos Robinson
Indian Springs
Frazier
Davis
Street Scenes Garbage and Strikes at City Edge
Readable fragments describe street scenes with workers, shovels, and rats. A city block faces danger of delay as a group waits cooperatively for Shrendone. a theater fire report notes a water cooler bag overheating and spraying water.
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Drattic
Grand Street
Bulgaria Presses Greek Territory Claim at Peace Talks
Bulgarian diplomats pressed for western Thrace at a Paris conference, seeking allied status for Bulgaria and outlining borders under Bucharest terms. Ukrainian and Polish delegates backed nuanced claims while Greece denounced Bulgarian aims and reaffirmed its frontier with Turkey.
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Thrace
Ukraine
Germany
Mirzater Georg
Nemirshaw
Amy Fromt
Romania
Nouthern
Aegean
Greece
Turkey
D. Macauilly
Ber
Gomends
Farelgs Balkar
Manuitsity
Buchresto
Bulgaria
Wincenty Raymowsky
Wlite
Three Neutrals For UN Seats
The article reports neutral states such as Ireland and Portugal seeking UN membership with broad backing, while names like Transjordan Siam and Mongolia face ongoing opposition. Russia backs two remaining applicants Albanian and Mongolian, with scrutiny by the Security Council and comments from Jerzy Michalowski on Portugal’s alleged wartime ties.
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New York
Ipu
Security Council
Dmongoliem
Russia
Cormmttlee Questionumly
Poland
Jerzy Michalowski
Portugal
Warsaw
Michalowski
France
Spain
Iatso
Mexico
Carlos Peort del Valle
Brstein
United States
Brazil
China
Netherlands
Senate Probe Spurs New Army Ethics Order
Washington reports that a Senate War Investigating Committee probe led to new Army instructions barring fitters from any close association with contractors. Undersecretary Kenneth C. Royall defended overall contracting records while warning that even non dishonest ties could unduly influence officials. The aim is to prevent improper relations and tighten controls on government contracts.
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Washington
Carlson Zomeime
Kenneth C. Royall
American Legion
Rogeilstoutht
Senate War Investigating Committee
Washington Las
Rowell
Tanee
Preacher Asks Sentence Be Set Aside In Wise County Case
Wise County Court set August 19 for hearing on a motion to set aside a verdict in the murder linked case. Jury found the defendant guilty in a snakebite death of his wife, Anna Kirk, and recommended a two year term. several co-defendants' cases continued to next term.
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George Marton
Wise County Court
Fey
Arvey
Wise County
Anna
Kirlewag
Kaunder Bly
John Wilson
Pritt Dotson
Mra
Kirk
B. Tale
Wisconsin GOP chooses ex Marine in primary upset
Republican voters in Wisconsin backed former Marine Delbert J. McCarthy over Senator Rupert M. LaFollette in a decisive primary shift. With results from about 3,089 precincts McCarthy led 203,590 to 297,105 as LaFollette faced potential independence after decades in politics. Victory signals Wisconsin will not see a LaFollette in the Senate for the first time in over 40 years.
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Rupert M. LaFortette
Wisconsin
IW. S. Senate
McCarthy
LaFortette
Lnallette
Perry Stearns
Senate
LaFallette
Laolleste
Republican Party
Nimideif
Progressive Party
Fudge Atoe
Gurney Efe Marine
Nominga
Boward J. McMurry
Aad
Wwijscongin
Waller & Goodland
Itxe LaPalletts
Tartageresk
Jstate
Goodland
Banist
Hoan
Sovinliat
Milwanites
LaFollette
Jake Iato
Bob
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Republican Organization
Delbert J
American Legion
Kenny
Ernest W. Gibson
U. 8
Vermont
Tari
Wiliams
J. Strom Thurmond
James A. McLeod
State Frealthssociation
Acta
Rains
Flanders
Bankarant Industri
Clo-Pac
Republiesa
Warren R. Austin
WU. S
United Nations Security Council
Sterry R. Waterman
Sippanted Sy
Idle Remark In Pool Room Triggers Statewide Theft Ring Bust
Wrynina, Ark. police dismantle a theft ring across Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana and Michigan after a pool room remark led to arrests. Lawmen say the group carried wholesale burglaries for six months, targeting liquor and other valuables. Ark. suspects include Noel Lomom Opal Lee and O Neal Inmon Royce Pete Moss and M B Reader, with several others jailed in Wynne Clarksville Tallahassee and Booneville. The investigation spans Pontotoc to neighboring counties as federal custody figures rise.
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East Arkansas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mighama
Durham
Pontyrac County
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the & Hupert Zages
Noel Lomom
Opal Lee
Wynne O'Neal
Royce Pete Moss
M. B. Reader
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Ark
Tallahassee
Fla
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Miss
Denver
Colo
Aid & Woman
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Mise
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Ack
Lust Marek
Durham Ward
Ener Arisaunsas
Arseansas
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Louisiaan
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