India Gains Independence as Pakistan and India Form
New Delhi reports India becomes two dominions Pakistan and India amid joyous crowds in Delhi and Mountbatten sworn as governor general of India while Punjab endures communal violence. Nehru and Gandhi face hostile crowds. Lahore burns as Moslems Sikhs and Hindus clash. Maharaja Mountbatten hails freedom and Gandhi’s role.
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India
Ture
World Family of Free Nations
Pakistan
Suney Sue
Lord Mountbatten
Siseldah Endy
Idworn Im
Fiindu
Karachi
Mahomed Abdenah
Dominios Etele Fy
Owen
Ality
Lahore
Fandit Jawsherlal
Nehru
Rajendra Pragad
Mountbatten
Paih
Gandhi
Nehra
Igaracht Ie Wir
Quister
Ganital
Chaly
Running Mate Debate Circles Truman Prospects
Florida Senator Pepper predicts Truman will hand pick a running mate who supports organized labor and Roosevelt's views while Wallace remains uninterested in the nomination. He cites past patterns and suggests labor backing as key, naming Marshall Eisenhower and Nimitz as possible VP options if needed. The piece notes potential party split and Democratic concerns ahead of conventions.
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Washington
Pepper
Truman
Florida
Henry
Wallace
Organized Labor
Popper
Frumman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Walace
Indiestiona
Peppar Sud
Marshall
Digit D. Eisenhower
Adm
Cheser W Nimitz
Kansas
Eisenhower
GOP
Philadelphia
Times
Price
West
Probe Likely In Writer's Charge Fort Lewis Visit
Fort Lewis, Washington, reports Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower preparing to fly to Denver on a trip eastward after saying Congress might not need to investigate charges deemed by a columnist. Representative Fulton and other congressmen in Washington asked about the truth of the allegations. The charges, raised by Robsie Pure, concern potential lapses in the Mediterranean theater, though Eisenhower says he has not heard of the matter from Alaska where he was this week.
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Fort Lewis
Wash
Dwight B. Eivenhower
Denver
Washington
Fulton
Rpa
Wil
Robsie Pure
Army
Aiiff Way
Alaska
Eisenhower Saig
Charges Probe Is An Attempt To Smear
Carl Sullivan, executive director of the Democratic Committee, denounces a Senate probe into war contracts as a smear aimed at discrediting President Roosevelt and his son Eliott. He spoke at a Tuckerworth Democratic Club rally calling the investigation a Brewster Ferguson smear and a drag on the Senate’s integrity.
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Cincinnat
Senate
Howard Hughes
Wagan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Eliott
Carl Sullivan
Democrate
Nurlean Gonmitter
Tuckworth Democratic Club
Sullivan
Bank Likely To Play Role In Aid Plans
Washington reports that the World Fund and backers are expected to participate in Marshall Plan recovery efforts for Europe. Key figures Camille Gunn and M. Barnstein travel to Paris to discuss joint recovery plans with international representatives. The United States weighs substantial support to reduce Europe’s financial pressure and facilitate the plan’s funding.
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Washington
Ise Dobar World Fund
Buroye
Camille Gunn
Paris
2B. Mae
Gutt
Trig
Joane
Rope
United States
Eanshelt
United State
Belging
Himer
M. Barnstein
Hie
Robart Plalix
Kares Plann
Mai
Te International Moretary
Fravce
Netherlands
Pari
Italy
Britain
de Gasper
I. Acnerigaine
Talian
Tie
Sen
Werid Bank
New Indonesia Attacks Reported by Dutch in Java and Batavia
The Dutch communique claims multiple Republican assaults across Java and Sumatra, with 600 men at Kajoexgourg and 100 near Banjosmas repelled. Mutual fire violations and UN ceasefire requests accompany reports of Dutch patrols, rescues of Chinese contingents, and ongoing combat in East Java.
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Batavia
Bir
Banjosmas
Java
Tysata
Malang
Snerataj
East Java
United Nations
Medan
Foerth Sarmethi
Netherlands
Survey shows 1939 dollar worth only 50 cents now
The Associated Press survey of 13 cities shows living costs vary. a 1939 dollar buys less today yet in some places housing and clothing costs differ. Food, clothing, and shelter show widespread price increases since 1949 with meat and pork prices rising sharply. Minneapolis offers the lowest current prices, while Denver and Chicago show higher costs.
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United States
Associated Press
Jess
Chicago
San Francisco
St. Louis
Denver
Truys
Columbian
Fura
Department of Justice
Mosey
Kingsport Boy Ready For Soap Box Finals
Kingsport's Dickie Warren, the local champion, travels to Akron Ohio for the national All American Soap Box Derby finals. He arrives with family, is greeted by Derby officials, and begins a busy schedule including safety tests, movies, and banquets before the race. He receives champion gear and a pass to the Champions’ Club as excitement builds for his long trip and the competition.
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Akron
Ohio
Dickie Warren
Kingsport
Alron
Mytor Scott
Dechy B
Oderal Unitors
Chempion
Washington
Denver
Colt
Jgharmoires
Dickie
Derby
Dackie
Derby Downs
Tekken
Smi
Avon
Moon
Dickie Would Be Worthy Derby Champion
Dickie Whewer emerges as a strong Derby contender amid revelry and doubt. He faced early setbacks, then shaped a steady path toward the world’s greatest racing event, while remaining modest and focused on baseball and general sports talk.
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Dickie
Derby
Amram
Unio Rude
Asiay
Dickie-Whewer
Kingsport
Bet Ba
Aron
Kimgapert
Skyrocket blast injures crowd at Jones town event
At a crowded Johathon grandstand during a Vf Day celebration a skyrocket exploded injuring 55 people. Police and firemen responded quickly and none were burned. Emergency tents and three hospitals treated the wounded as AMVETS officials halted the remaining fireworks display.
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Jonautawn
Charias Stoffus
Iedo
Tropical Hurricane Strikes Toward Mexico Below Texas
A tropical storm with near record center winds is moving toward Mexico below Texas today. Weather officials warn of sudden changes in course and winds up to 65 miles per hour with heavy rain and squalls along parts of the coast. Coastal residents are urged to prepare as the storm shifts its path toward Tampico and offshore approaches.
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Mexico
Texas
Brownsong
Tes
dDuresis
Tampizo
Kipaan
Bexico
Tampico
New Orleans
Thal
Sklex
Elmar
Cate
Ried Cross
Shipy
Veteran Donates Goods On V J Day Celebration
In Evie Pa a World War II veteran Martine Brune funded a V J Day event by spending 700 dollars on a brass band and provisions outside a grocery. He gave away 700 dollars worth of goods and plans to repeat the display yearly if fortunes allow, after noting his Army enlistment was rejected due to age.
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Evie
Brune
Martine
Marthna
Jee
Street Scene Chaos Near Busy Block
Fragmentary report describes a street incident where a child nearly steps into the path of an automobile, pulled back just in time. Nearby, two attorneys converse under a shade tree, one pointing and the other replying, amid noisy street scenes and confusion.
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Corer
Cress
Smoke Dust vote registration soars amid two day rush
In a rapid two day period 736 voters registered for the September 9 referendum on smoke dust. J Pierce and Mrs Lillie Selma handled the registrar duties, working overtime to collect names and addresses before the 9 p.m. deadline. Thousands lined up. 730+ total registrations were added, with some later voided for ineligible residents.
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Howes
J. Pierce
Lillie Selma
Jsemdwiches
Quest Hontha
Mark
Military training urged by General Be Wainwright
General Jonathan Be Wainwright, Fourth Army commander in the Philippines, told a civic meeting he hopes for no future war but urged universal military training. He proposed a national guard of 685000 and organized reserves of 795000 to strengthen defense, arguing a lack of unified force could threaten democracy. He questioned whether a third world war could be impossible given historical lessons.
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Meverly Hulls
Laak
United States
Jonathan Be Wainwaight
Gad Hem
Philippines
Wainerright
Lworth
Amelia
Midwest Drought Eases as Welcome Rains Hit Midwest
Forecasters reported soaking rains across the Midwest easing drought in many areas. Temperatures rose into the 80s while Ohio Valley showers aimed to frost the Mississippi River border. Minnesota and Dakota lands saw scattered rain with ongoing moisture deficits in the Great Plains.
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Bridwest
PFB
Sutton
Chicago
Ohio Valley
Mississippi River
Appalachian
Minnedota
Dakotas
Generis Yalta
Great Plains
Vine F
Employment Group Expects Decline In Total Workers
The Employment Group projects total workers peaking near 60 million next month, with about 2.6 million currently jobless. USES officials say veterans return to civilian jobs will accelerate, aiming to place around 700,000 veterans into employment as soon as discharged.
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Washington
Robert ©. Goodin
Yses
Wia
Gerson
Goodwin
Boeing
Thar & Wiilliam
Jerome
Col. Negev
Oman
20 Nations To Open American Defense Talks
Twenty American nations meet to draft a mutual defense treaty against aggression. Key figures include Raul Fernandes of Brazil and Jaime Forres Badet of Mexico. Nicaragua remains unrepresented. The conference plans commissions on credentials, aggression, and inter American security. The venue is near Rio de Janeiro, with Bogota set for next January to finalize the accord.
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Petropolis
Beasti
Tepree
Raul
Ferrandes
League of Nations
Bogots
Colombbia
E.st
Eurko Gaspar Dutra
Brazil
Jaime Forres Badet
Mexico
Sipeee Li
United Nations
Nicaragua
Breail
Rio de Janeiro
Gaspar ‘Lurteo
Amrerita
Chapultepec
Mexico City
Marek J
Ure
Argentina
United States
Argenta
Bogota
Cubs
Train wreck injures 26 at Broad Street station
Philadelphia Pa veteran engineman J D Wingemas killed as a crowded Pennsylvania Railroad train crashes at Broad Street suburban station. About 230 passengers evacuated from their seats. Oliver J Yourrows of Norristown treated for a possible internal injury and broken jaw at Presbyterian Hospital. Cause under investigation.
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Philadelphia
Gineman
Passeng
Pennsylvania
Railrose
J. D. Wingemas
Norristown
Broad Street
Rairoad
Oliver J
Tyourrows
Railraee
Three Jops Killed By Hot Ashes Of Volcano
Amid a Thursday eruption of Nt Asarra, about 3 miles northwest of Tokyo, three Japanese were killed and two were reported missing by Army headquarters. Aerial reports described a 46,000 foot plume of smoke rising from the crater as the volcano erupted near Nagano, 120 miles north of Tokyo.
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Tokyo
Nt ‘Asarra
Tokoyo
Army
Mearshile
Charles Batson
Hutchinson
Kaos
Nagano
Messid
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