Britain to cut garrisons abroad under Attlee plan
Prime Minister Attlee told Labour MPs Britain will slash military commitments in Germany Italy and Greece amid an looming economic crisis. He sought caucus backing for a broad plan to meet the nation's financial strain and hinted at increased coal production and possible wage adjustments to boost output and exports.
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London
Atlee
Britain
Germany
Taly
Greece
Attlee
Labor
Hig
Menting
Pritte
Unitort
Labor x
Isewad
House of Commons
Hadi
United States
Goures
Attles
Govvernment
Ping Fy
Armstrong Sues for Slander Against F B Cate
Armstron g charges slander in a $700000 suit filed in Law Court against E B Cate by attorney Riched B. Armstrong. The case, on the docket for the July term, was reportedly continued to the next term by Circuit Judge Shelburne Serku. The plaintiff, a World War II veteran, contends Cate falsely accused him of perjury and prepared false evidence, seeking damages and declaratory relief.
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MA Rapuingen
Riched B. Armstrong
Kingepers
E. B Chie
Sayy
Shelburne Serkusoll
Armstrong
Wek
American Legion
Abieberni
Cate Concermang & Chonge Anil Franghe
Wien
Ellen Tends
Wingsport
Cate
Perry
Amerling
Ferguson
Sarah Venus Willis
George C Willts
Hammond Fort Wo
Willis
Hammond
Sudge
D. A. Vines
Berauge
Legion
Kimgaport Har
Joh R. Todd, Jr
Armatrona Lace
Ringsport Frm
Vods
Fire At Chemical Plant Is Put Out
A fire at Barrett Company’s chemical plant along the New York waterfront was contained today after flames lit pillars of lime. Eighteen workers were at the site. all escaped safely as firefighters secured the scene. Officials cited spontaneous combustion and noted Edgewater firefighting equipment arriving to assist.
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Edgewmer
Barrett Company
New York
L.A. Hala
Greek War Calls Greek War
Minister Venizelos declared today that Russia supports UN proposals. Greece accuses northern neighbors of aiding leftist guerrilla forces while government vows to suppress rebellion and seek international help. Former Premier Panandru criticized Soviet view as not serving peace.
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Athens
Social Democrate
Washington Stirred By Soviet Veto
Washington reacts as the Soviet Union vetoes a United Nations Greek case mandate. U S officials urge top level consultations and consider a new Security Council move to keep the Greek matter within the UN, viewing the veto as a shift in East West unity. Herschel V Johnson comments on avoiding default by action and keeping Greek affairs at the UN.
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Washington
Russia
United Natens
United Nations
Greece
Sacuchky Council
United States
Britain
Bence
Security Council
Traubee
Albania
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Bussian
Athens
Officiis
Sie
Finielly
State Department
Soviet Union
Pavia
Molntov
President Signs Broad Safe Legislation Across Agencies
President Truman signs a batch of measures including impartial government funding and labor board appointments, taking up more bills after returning from Missouri. He may hold a news conference later this week as Senate adjourns without confirming several nominees.
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Worthington Vsrce
Asman
Conegrease
Truman
Missouri
Marcha Truman
Charley C. Frosh Anith
Ross
Weshles
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Patt-Harthoy
Senate
J. Cope
Jana Gray
Buffalo
N.Y
Létice Maurdeck
Italy
Robert Bonham
Missouri-Kerr
Washington
Revess
Congress
Hollywood Communism Probe Promises Sensational Hearings
Washington hearings by the House Committee on American Activities aim to name names and summon witnesses in a Hollywood anti Communist inquiry set to begin September. Rep Nixon predicts a sensational probe with big stars listed and possible testimony on Communist influence in the film industry.
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Washington
Blallywood
Flouse
he+ ig
Nixon
Kane
Nilson
Hollywood
Nixom
Aussies To Ask UN To Examine Indonesia Crisis
Prime Minister Chifley announced Australia will urge the United Nations Security Council to address the Indonesia crisis under Article 30 of the UN Charter. He said Australia has directed its UN representative to seek rapid council action to end hostilities between the Netherlands and Indonesian Republic and to pursue negotiation or mediation as required by Article 33. Chifley cited ongoing efforts with the UK, the US, and India and noted that delay is not justified given the loss of life. He referenced Nehru’s stance and indicated Australia’s readiness to act under Charter Article 34 if needed.
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Canberra
J. & Chifley
Australia
United Wations’ ‘Seancity Council
Esane
Belqurity Colmnell
Chifley
Netherlands
Indonesia
United Kingdom
United States
India
Vicw
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ens Eramient
United Nations
New Delhi
Inst
Eerthly Developmenta
Prin Mimigker
Chilley
Auskratia
Dhes
Auskratia-U
Central Plains Area Promised Cooler Weather
The weather service forecast cooler conditions for the Central Plains and Northern states after extreme heat across the upper Mississippi Valley yesterday. Temperatures reached 100s in Omaha Des Moines and Dodge City with 106 in Grand Junction Colorado and 100 in Des Moines and Wichita. Forecast calls for relief in North Central States while Southern Plains and Rockies may remain hot with near 100 degree readings.
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New York
Mississippi Valley
Denton Pinina
Wether Bureau
Kansas City
Omaha
Dodge City
Kas
Huron
S. D
Des Moines
Grand Junctton
Eales
Pavenin
Florida
Southeart Lows
Wingis
Southers
Plains States
Street Scenes Reveal Courtexys and Civic Struggles
Vague OCR fragment hints at local street life and civic tensions. Mentions a temperamental dog and a push for rights or votes. References to noisy overhead sounds and unclear quotes suggest a city scene with public behavior and social issues.
FDR Said Plane Project Should Continue Despite Costs
Senate hearing reveals Jesse Jones testified Roosevelt ordered work on the $20 million flying boat to proceed. He said Cabinet discussions in 1943 showed the president believed funds already spent should not be thrown away, as Kaiser and Hughes faced scrutiny over award of war contracts.
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Washington
Jesse Jones
Prevent Roosevelt
Howard Hughes
Jones
Commenes
Roosevelt
Khan
Monaey
Benne
Senate
Hughes
Manty J. Rainer
War Production Board
PTA
Martin
California
Tria World Airlines
Convict Seeks Bankruptcy After Robbery Sentence
A Tennessee bank robber, serving 43 years and later reduced to 25, seeks to erase debts via bankruptcy while claiming assets not subject to seizure. The inmate argues the court should wipe damages from an isolation cell incident and address a bankruptcy claim against him. Although confined, he maintains his assets are exempt from bankruptcy proceedings.
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Tennessee
Dutch Open New Amphibious Push Against Sumatra
Dutch forces launch an amphibious operation at the northern Sumatra coast with reports of bombers and naval support. Indonesian accounts claim Dutch ships and aircraft struck targets near Medan and the Sumatra coast, with claims of villages damaged and ships sunk. A separate report mentions arms smuggling from the southern Philippines to Indonesia and Moro groups cited by officials in Manila.
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Sumatra
Arava
Jogjakarta
Loehockpakum
Madan
Sumatre
Cosmme Unique
Mulang
Lilertor
Las
United States
Taconesian Republiana
Atnta
Java
Netherlands
Mindunag
Sulu
Sellow Mohamaoredans
Indomesia
Suli
Aralis Tulawle
Sulit
Manila
Barnes
Bodies Located In Forest Clemency Plea Said Refused
Two British sergeants abducted July 12 were reportedly hanged in a forest near Natanye in reprisal for Acre Prison executions. Irgun spokesman claims confirmed by neutral sources, while clemency appeals from the sergeants’ families were ignored. The incident follows May 4 Acre Prison attacks that killed and wounded several, with disputed details from Tel Aviv and underground groups.
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Jerusalem
Ap—Leptia Zvat Leumi
Natanye
Irgun
Acre
Big steel price rise likely to affect consumers says chair
Industry leader Olds says U S steel producers plan price and production boosts that could translate to about 11 dollars per consumer given the typical item. He notes strong demand and existing orders.
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Fa” Cadairman
Beyeta
Steal Corp. Chuteman
Tevtay 3
Olds
Regent Cent
Tive Row
Rade
Berhichem Steel
Wepwdlic
National
Jona & Tne
Younsstown
Shewt 4
Tulse
Oley
Tate
Fate of 4500 Jewish Refugees in Doubt in French Port
In Port-de-Bouc near Marseille the fate of about 4500 Jewish refugees from Palestine hung in the balance as they refused to disembark from three British ships. British and French authorities debated the plan as hunger and illness grew among the passengers, with a collective vote on whether to land.
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French
Port-de-Bouc
Franto
P.part
Ocran Vixen
Loren
Andebly
Romania
Soviet Seizure Of Nazi Assets Provokes U S Protest
Washington protested Moscow's removal of Nazi assets from Hungary Bulgaria and Romania. Undersecretary Lovett said the United States views such removals as provisional and outside peace treaty terms. He noted Britain had issued a similar note and discussed broader wartime asset questions with allied governments.
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Washington
Systes
Russia
Cernan
Balkan
Hungary
Bulgeem
Romania
Robert Lovett
Dey
Stolotov
Moscow
Sud
Lovett
State Department
J. Alb
Urese Counries
United States
Hungars
Bulgaria
London
Levett
Nattana
Japan
Lucius B. Clay
Rars
Germany
Butina
Brest Digs Out After Ocean Liberty Blast
Rain spread across Brest as nitrate explosion aboard freighter Ocean Liberty killed 18 and wounded more than 400. Fire, debris, and smoke hindered rescue work while repairs began on damaged houses and shops and glass littered the waterfront. Pieces from the blast were found miles from the port.
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Rest
Prince
Tony
Ocean Liberty
Tigne
Eres
Second Polio Case in Sullivan County Reported
The Sullivan County Health Department reported a second polio case on Wednesday. An eight year old child near the city units was struck by the disease in July. The patient was treated at home, said to be improving but unable to use the right leg. The first case was a four year old from Kingsport, struck July 24 and treated in Knoxville.
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Sulivan County
Sullivan County
Kingsport
Knoxville
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