Truman Seeks More Funds for Defense and Weapons
Washington AP secretary Sullivan urged Congress to fund guided missile ships including a 65 000 ton carrier. The Navy would retire the Kentucky and Hawaii to missile roles and decommission several ships. Truman asked for 2 434 441 000 more for defense, lifting total to over 14 billion for the year beginning July 1. The clash over draft and universal training stalled manpower plans while hearings and floor action were delayed.
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Washington
Sullivan
Congress
Navy
Kentucky
Hawaii
Washington -Ap
Rules and
Armed Services Committees
House
Truman
Jdr
Armed Services Committee
Rules Committee
Leo
Allen
R-10
Walter A Andrews
Armed Services
Andrews
Rules
Alhough
Martin
R-Mass
Senate
Purge Reported in Soviet Military in Germany
Western allied authorities report the Soviet military administration in Germany is undergoing a purge. Dozens of high officers are recalled to Russia as replacements are planned. Changes cited include Scharnov as political advisor to Marshal Sokolovsky and the swap of Lukjantschenko for Barinov, with no official comment. Rumors say Sokolovsky faces Kremlin trouble after two summonses to Moscow.
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Berlin
Germany
Russia
Dena
Scharnoy
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Scharnov
Malinin
S. Lukjantschenko
Sokolovsky
Barinov
Kremlin
Moscow
Lady Hartington Dies in Southern France Plane Crash
Kathleen Lady Hartington and Lord Fitz william were killed in a plane crash in Southern France aboard a Skyways Limited charter. Sir Drummond Inglis, Skyways director, announced the fatalities at noon. Crew members Capt. P. A. Townshend and Radio Officer A. F. Irreman also perished.
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A. F. Irreman
Mob Crashes Newport Plant Takes 30 Hostages
In Newport Minnesota a mob estimated at 200 struck the Cu dahy & Co packing plant shortly before midnight damaging interiors and freeing hogs. They seized about 30 workers as hostages and caused extensive property damage before authorities moved to restore order. Governor Luther Youngdahl ordered National Guard duty to quell the strike violence.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota National Guard
Newport
South St.Paul
Luther Youngdahl
Adjutant General
Cudahy
Ap— A
Cudahy & Co
R. J. Swenson
Loyalty document dispute sparks clash in Congress
Rep. McDowell accused Attorney General Clark of foggy thinking as he urged prosecution over a hinted stolen loyalty document. The Un American Activities Committee has pressed to force agencies to reveal files, centering on the Condon case and an FBI-quoted letter about atomic security.
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Washington
Clark
Rep
McDowell
R-Pa
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Condon
House
Congress
FBI
Edward A. Cons Dan
Federal Bureau of Standards
Un-American Activities Committee
Commerce Department
Commerce
Harriman
Sawyer
National Press Club
Truman
Battle
B 29 Tragedy in Saudi Arabia Claims Several Lives
United States Air Force reported a B 29 Superfortress crashed about 120 miles northwest of Dhahran Saudi Arabia. Nine bodies recovered, four missing, one survivor. Aircraft returning from Dhahran to Fuerstenfeldbruck Germany. names withheld. Second crew did not witness the crash. Previous Baghdad Cairo dispatch noted a possible missing B 29 but later deemed safe after unscheduled Malta landing.
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Frankfurt
Germany
United States Air Force
Drahran
Saudi Arabia
Wiesha
Cairo
Air Force
Azaid
Malta
Truman asks Congress for long range farm plan
President Truman urged Congress to enact a long range farm program to raise USA farm capacity with a flexible price support system. He stressed organized abundant production, high employment, export outlets, and nutrition gains. The plan aligns with GOP Senate Agriculture Committee proposals and defers a large soil subsidy increase.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Department
GOP Congress
Senate
Ser Farin
Domestic quarrel aids capture of wanted man Large
A husband wife dispute in Kingsport led officers to arrest Claude C Large a 45 year old wanted man from Harlan County Kentucky on housebreaking and grand larceny charges. Police tracked him from Dale Street to Long Island where he surrendered without resistance and awaits transfer to Harlan County.
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Harlan County
Claude C. Large
Kingaport
Harlan
Kingsport
Sarge
Fiaken
Dale’ Street
William Meteher
Dale Street
Large
Captain Fletcher
Pal Lioiman
Ira Burgess
Long Island
Street Scenes of Busy Boys and Dapper Youths on Main
In a bustling street scene young businessmen meet for coffee and greet with elaborate bows while a boy named Aeteh Reminter helps his father tie a 20 foot fishing pole to a car. A young man, impeccably dressed, walks Main Street carrying an old pair of shoes toward a repair shop.
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Aeteh
Etay
Congress readies anti Communist bill in House fight
The House moves to debate a bill aimed at curbing Communist activities, defining the American Communist Party as a target, and imposing ten year prison terms and fines for attempting to establish a totalitarian dictatorship. It would require annual party registration with the Justice Department and expose finances, with penalties up to five years for false registration and possible passport blocks.
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Washington
House
J. Parnell Thomas
RNJ
Thomas
House Committee On
United States
Rep
Nixon
R-Calif
Communist Party
Justice Department
Communista
Open House at Boones Creek Highlights Local Heritage
Boones Creek Tennessee hosts an open house celebrating community pride and historic notes. Daniel Boone’s carved tree inscription from 1780 is recalled though the original marks are gone. The Boones Creek Community Club, winner of the 1847 East Tennessee improvement contest, hosts about 500 regional leaders and Knoxville club representatives to view farm and home improvements.
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Boones Creek
Tenn
Daniel Boone
Boone
Boonen Creek
Knoxville Civic Clubs
State Of War Proclaimed By Arab Leaders In Palestine
Arab leaders declare a state of war as Israel proclaims independence in Palestine with Haganah poised for invasion. Syrian armored forces allegedly enter Palestine from the north toward Dan while Egyptian forces probe the Negeb and Iraqi and Trans Jordan troops stand ready. The Arab League calls for public acceptance of hostilities as Britain prepares to relinquish mandate rule by Aug 1. Ben-Gurion warns of a tough fight ahead.
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Tel Aviv
Palestine
Britain
Alan Gordon Cunningham
Euryalus
Haifa
King's Company
Garde
Royal Marine Commandos
Royal Airforce
Waganah
Haganeh
Dan
Haly Land
Negeb Desert
General Secretariat
The
Arab League
Aral League Nations
Palestine Jewry
Syria
Lebanon
Teans
Jordan
Amman
Cunningham
Jerusalem
Holy City
Gordon MacMillan
Damascus
Syrian Foreign Office
Palsatine
Jarsel
Middle East
Holy Land
Jewa
United Nations
Hagganah
Syris
Pallestine
Mira
Trans
UN Assembly
Hexant
Kefar Etzion
Bethlehem
Egypt
Jaffa
Trish Fusiliers
Jebe
Et Tur
Mount Tabor
Nazareth
Bab Sl Wad
Tel Aviv- Jerusalem
David Ben-Gurion
Moshe Shertok
Vigil Held For Miners Trapped By Rainstorm
Shamokin Pennsylvania AP three weary wives kept vigil at the flooded mine shaft entrance as rescue workers fought to reach miners trapped 175 feet below after a heavy rainstorm. Charles Bashore Edward Hock and Peter Gordon, all of Shamokin, were unable to surface two days earlier.
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Shamokin
Charles Bashore
Edward Hock
Peter Gordon
Aimone
Ceudm
Ecans
Gordon
Bashor
Tennessee Commission Forms On Election Law Revision
General J H Ballew of Nashville chairs a new Tennessee election law review group meeting to map its report for the 1849 general assembly. Members include Joe W Henry Jr of Pulaski clerk, Col Harold C Warner of Knoxville, Robert M May of Jonesboro, and James D Senter Jr of Humboldt. Organizations like the American Legion and Tennessee League of Women Voters join in studying possible revisions.
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Nanavills
Tennessee
J. H. Ballew
Nashville
Joe W. Henry, Jr
Pulaski
Ballew
Harold C. Warner
Knoxville
Robert MM. May
Jonesboro
James D. Senter
Humboldt
Legion
North Korea Cuts Power To US Zone In South After Election
North Korea cut power to the American zone in the south amid a dispute over an old power bill following South Korea’s independence election. U.S. authorities prepared contingencies as North Korea warned of a permanent shutdown unless a South Korean negotiator was sent. The U.S. says it will pay part of the bill. Russians and North Koreans barter through diplomatic channels while General Hodge negotiates.
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Seoul
North Korea
U. S
North
South Korea
U.S
Pyongyang
Unleas x
Japan
John R. Hodge
Hodge
Nists
Nations Assembly
Korea
Selected Stocks Rise In Market
New York markets show buying pressure as top issues including General Motors U S Steel Studebaker and International Harvester lead gains. Bond and cotton futures steady. The Freedom Train tour by the American Heritage Foundation announced a 87‑city, 13‑state schedule from September 29 to October 16, covering 33 500 miles and 307 cities showcasing American historical documents.
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New York
General Motors
U. S. Steel
Studebaker
U. S. Rubber
Montgomery Ward
Wentworth
International Harvester
Columbia Gas
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
North American
Kennecott
American Can
Alded Chemical
U. S
Gypaum
International Paper
Standard Oil
Canadian Pacific
Chrysler
Bethie
Tennessee
American Heritage Foundation
Associated Press
Bristol
Jonann
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