Bristol dairy owner slain in six bullet office shooting
Reporter Evelyn Hicks arrived at Bassett Dairy Products in Bristol Tennessee after a shooting killed owner Robert H. Bassett, 46. Miss Hagey aided a middle aged man, identified as Ed Plank, who was said to have fled with the suspect fence line to police headquarters. Plank claimed he was drunk and involved in a dispute over a milk route before being held on murder charges. President Truman said Myron Taylor will stay as special envoy until peace treaties are completed.
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Bristol
Alis Etouisa Baxtey
Dialmativs Lockkeepar
Jaf
Evelyn Hicks
Sopivtyr
Bristol Herald Coucier
Bassett Dairy Products Company
Robert H. Bassatt
Mins Hagey
Bausett
Potley
Miss Hagey
Re~ Pater
Sherriff Lilbury
Py Pyle
Ed Pian
Farsur
Near
Blatt
Tenn
Sedi
Nearbey Blountvine
Bean
Plank
Bagsott
Sand Plank
Fmst Sundey
Bassett
Taylor
Washington
Truman
Myron Taylor
Valleyry
Eleutae Hagy
Amd
Gale H Bagy
Pearl Street
Robert B. Bassett
Tox
Bauseth Dairy Products Company
Eighth Street
Rmedit Ures
Miss Bagg
Austin
Byrmes
Ain
Hegg
Bagpettt'y
Baarett
Miss Hagg
Unusuet
Shetitt Edburn
Report Blast Leaves Six Dead in Wareham Massachusetts
A major blast at the Bugzards Bay resort centered on Wareham destroys Christy’s Restaurant and nearby buildings. Six dead and 25 injured as responders rush to treat victims while authorities investigate. President Truman announces foreign policy moves as the nation processes the disaster and political news.
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Onnet
Mass
H Whittemore
Bugzards Bay
Wareham
Alberto Takes Over As Head Of UN Group
Alberto assumed chairmanship of the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission today, urging that atom energy be outlawed and champions of peaceful use. Captain Atherta will lead the commission under a rotating plan with Evatt guiding initial deliberations and urging progress toward a universal ban on mass destruction weapons.
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Alberto
UN Group
New York
Alvaro
Bresiliax
United Ations Atomin
Gromyke
Pete Oaear Lange Agzbust
Gromyhe
Alberte
Dy, Evatt
Wshty
Aaid
Isken
Washington
United States
France
Britain
Swaden
Truman Offer to Campaign for Democrats Faces Slaughter Clash
President Truman said he would stump for Democratic congressional candidates if useful, but offered no tour plans. He opposed Rep. Roger C. Slaughter for reelection, urged support for Enos Axtell, and said Pendergast might back Axtell. He defended Axtell against Slaughter’s House Rules actions and signaled potential fall campaign involvement if needed.
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Washington
Truman
Ake
New York
Roger C. Slaughter
Missouri
James Pendergast
Kansas City
Enos Axtell
Slaughter
Pendergast
Wheeler
Trane
Wheeler Cammaigo
Vrheeter Agumat Charpes
Railway Inbar
Campaigen
Campaige
Democratic Party
Rae
Chatsman
Robert E. Hameegan
Democratic Nations Committee
House Rules Committee
Beem
Cumsrense
Tromasa
Borat
Axtel
Emmett
Ward
Misogurt
Raporter
Mizsouri
Enos
Charles Jaspar Bell
Tramax
Bel
Belb
Roosevelt
Charman John Oconnor
Truman Awaits Law To Name Bowles Successor
President Truman said he will name Chester Bowles successor once an OPA law is enacted allowing a successor to function. Efforts on Capitol Hill to revise price control continue amid rising prices. Tennessee officials report added funds for dependent child programs, with debates over price controls and welfare payments ongoing.
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Washington
Chester Bowles
Ebresident Truman
Congress
Capitol Hue
Trumen
Reimsti- Lewisburg
Tenn
Tate Sim McCord
Barkley
Crace
Tennessee
Truman
Senate
House Conference Committee
W. A
Sista
Senate House
McCord
Trumort
Judge Hicks Brother Dies in Cincinnati Home
Cyrus, teen cyaton, former postmaster and brother of Judge Xen Hicks of the Sixth Circuit, was found dead today at his Cincinnati home. Cause given as cerebral hemorrhage. Hicks served 32 years in the postal service, from 1896 to 1928. Survived by widow, four sons, and a daughter.
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Cyaton
Underwater Atomic Bomb Will Strike Atoll Most Crushing Blow In History
A sensational analysis aboard the UBS Apprlachiyn-e warns that an underwater atomic blast could deliver the most crushing blow in history to a coral atoll. It argues shock waves travel faster in water, causing widespread upheaval, with potential for catastrophic geological and climatic effects.
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UBS
Ethini Sly
Yinine
Coral Atoll
Coral
Toc Borag Atoll
Atoll
State Department
Furtharmore
Saeltzenland
Poediat
Rival Chinese Armies Clash Near Yangtze River Front
March fighting flares north of the Yangtze as Communist and government forces engage along the river. Western diplomats Marshall and S. Ker present credentials while peace talks stall. Battles reported in Manchuria and Kiangsu with tensions rising toward a wider civil war.
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Yangtze
China
Chott Bn-lai
iCochmunist
Munhing
Eid
Peng Hsueh-pei
Marth Gon
Getat
Ben Strang Hai
Yankine
Peng
Mayahal
Kuling Te Espter
Ghiang Mai
Marghert
Nanking
Guiet
Manchuria
Fromm
Marshall
Chew
Manking
Kiangsu
Shantung
Pehng
Tentain
Shanet
Harpes
LaGuardia Criticized Over China Relief Cuts
United Nations council action targets LaGuardia for reducing relief shipments to China without consultation. US delegate Donald S. Gilpatrick calls the move unforgivable while Chinese NRRA head Y. Tolang warns against one person dictating aid. The debate centers on restoring supplies to reach areas held by Chinese authorities.
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Shranghai
Far Eastern
Council of the Uuitad
Dimeter General LaGuardia
China
P. J. E. Scant
United Kingdom
T.” Y. Tolang
NRRA
Donald S. Gilpatrick
United States
Ka Taining
LaGuardia
Truman hints on foreign aid and loan authority debate
President Truman suggested that an request for 1.25 billion dollars in additional lending authority for the Export-Import Bank could move through Congress automatically in the next session. He discussed Russia loan status, and named Foster, Stevenson, Boton, and Dowling as figures likely to form a delegation for the Paris Peace Conference opening.
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Tr.mamn
Ant
Jean
Frussia
Congress
Mic
Trumas
Stake Byrnes
Patia
Canterance and
Espo
van Denterg
Senate
Truman
United States
United Nations
New York
United
Omar
Connally
Vandenberg
Eleanor Roosevelt
Kate
Bion Oers
Britain
State Department
Moscow
Aize
United Waxthens
Sawenviky Meting
Mir
Join Foster
Druilts
Ladiat E. Stevenson
Chicago
Gusgadon
Lomdom
Boton
Belen
Gwhagan
Dowglag
Byrnus
Slaughter Silent On Truman Attack
Kansas City Congressman Carl Slaughter gave no immediate reply to President Truman’s renomination challenge for the Pith Misawari District. He said such a development does not happen every day and he will prepare a statement shortly. Allied opponent Bros. Attell indicated he would also issue a statement.
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Kansas City
Pater C. Slaughter
Truman
Misawari
Bros. Attell
Slaughter
Foes Of Atomic Control Bill Lose In House Vote
Washington reports the first round in the fight against the atomic energy control bill ended with a 132 to 10 vote defeat of the measure’s enacting clause. Representative Rankin urged withdrawal, citing Oak Ridge, while Chairman May opposed sending the bill to a five war control panel. The House rejected Rankin’s move, Shore’s bid to return it to the military committee failed, and debate continued over the proposal’s fate.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Centre Mill
House
John BE. Rankin
Miss
Cal Suile
Rankin
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Regialattom
Control Commission
Lin Tenskage
Penn Rin
Ptruon-Haling Ik
Tor
Street Scenes Report From A Vague City Block
Fragmented notes describe transient street activity around Broad Street with mentions of a watermelon, a baby stroller, a circle area at Bt Brooks Circle préclaim, and observers from Spawint. Vinka individuals appear to watch pedestrians near a store outside Broad Street.
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Bt Brooks Circle
Vinka Waists
Mievax
Broad Street
New Evidence Reported By Probers in War Profits Inquiry
Washington rounds report that Senate War Ethics Committee uncovered new evidence in its midwest war profits probe. The panel, meeting behind closed doors, discussed possible steps and potential reopening of hearings. Invites were sent to figures linked to the Erie Basin Metal Products and related firms as investigators seek to cross examine witnesses and summarize records.
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Washington
Senate
Combine
Chairneam May
OsHy
Th ‘House
Mex Sy Chebeman ‘Mead
ONY
Mey
Witneis Industrig
Sombine
Sormittes
Amy Attictal
Fran Tie Flanagan
Dia Cloge
Mead
Murray Garsnox
Garsson
Erie Basin Metal Products Company
Elgin
JIL
Batavia Metal Products Company
Batavia
Garigou
Havana
Geerge
May
Eteantor Préll
Mombeca
Congress
Arnsy ‘Witigars
Nares
Nix Jean Bates
Typhoon Sweeps Coast of China
A powerful typhoon battered the coast near Hong Kong causing ships to break from moorings and piers to suffer damage. The Royal Naval Observatory warned the storm crossed the coast and curved toward the mainland as vessels evacuated to open sea amid hundreds of stranded passengers and cargo ships.
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Swateur
Government moves to push hard-to-get goods into stores
The Civilian Production Administration issued a factory-to-main-street order to curb hoarding of appliances and scarce items. Manufacturers must raise sales or cut production by August 8 or face cutoffs, with exports potentially limited to ensure supply for consumers.
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Weahington
OFA
Sutow
CPA
John Dr
Soulk
Small
Esther
CRA
Vargas
System 62
Lewis Wins Pact For Supervisors
The United Mine Workers AFL announces a wage and working conditions contract for 136 supervisors at four Jone s and Laughlit Steel mines in Western Pennsylvania and California Pa. The agreement, brokered under federal ownership, sets a $1.85 daily pay raise and a $326 year increase, with the United Chemical Technical and Supervisory Employes Union as bargaining agent in District 55.
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Washington
Jake
Lewis
Tito
United Mime Workers
AFL
Sehasro
Spelon Nakitaly
Se Wales
Lewis Willnstat
Jones and Laughlit Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania
Maine
California
Bracd
United Chemical
Unter
Leew
Aptweront
Ovine
Krug and Marcell
Techies Ereaployes
Endustrist Colerter Corp
Ichastown
Bethleham Steey
Ceut Pour
CIC Names Kroll As Head Of PAC
CIC announces Kroll to lead its new five man PAC executive board with day to day supervision by Kroll and CIO-PAC assistant. The plan, ratified at a CIO executive board meeting, aims to intensify political action and expand CLOPAC activities with five officer secretaries treasurers from CIO unions.
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CIC
Kroll
PAC
Washington
CLC Sooneureed
Sacie Kroll
Poe
Tate Sidney Aileen
Cio-Pac
Cro-Pac
CIO
Pelip Murray
Plun Koil
CRO
Clothing Workers
Abogil Wilh
Deve J. McDonald
CIO Stack Workers
Jistus Emgpak
George FL Addes
Auto Workers
Wikiam Pallock
CLO
Reptile
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