Countries Devalue Currencies Worldwide to Boost Sales
The Associated Press reports Canada and France joined 13 nations in devaluing currencies to attract American buyers. Britain slashed the pound 30 percent, while Canada cut the dollar value to about 1.10 Canadian cents per U.S. dollar and France loosens franc controls. Marshall Plan official Paul Hoffman praised Britain's action as opening European trade, while a Russian commentator claimed Britain ceded to the United States.
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Associated Press
Canada
France
Britain
Japan
MacArthur
U. S
Paul G. Hoffman
Marshall Flan
Europe
Moscow
United States
Lexington Fire Department Praised Amid Insurance Downgrade Doubt
Kentucky Inspector G H Park er says Lexington will not be downgraded for fire insurance. He cites strong firefighting services. Covington Fifth Congressional District Kentucky Bar Association conference set for tonight. Frankfort proclamation urges National Employ the Practically Handicapped Week October 28. Frankfort jury convicts Louis Waters v. Negro of voluntary manslaughter in the house slaying. recommends two year term.
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Associated Pross
Lexington
G. H. Parker
Kentucky Inspection Bureau
Covington
Fifth Congressional District
The
Kentucky Bar Association
Frankfort
Kentuckians
Farle Clementa
Louis Waters
Six Men Fined For Destroying Fish
Six men were fined for destroying fish in the Holston River area. General Sessions Judge George McIntyre fined each man 10 dollars plus costs and suspended six month jail terms on good behavior. Names include James C. Hammond Ivan McCrary Claude Luther Carroll Levi Baker William Houser and Alvin Harrison Grubb.
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Paducah
Commonwealth
Davd
Reed
Wiliam DT
Mascarigre
Revi Ky
Beiatal
Aswaniian
Measamore Js
Ing
Holston River
Atlanta
Sullivan County
Tenn
General Sessions
George McIntyre
James C. Hammond
Ivan McCrary
TVA
Claude Luther
Carroll
Bristol
Rt. 4
J Levi Baker
William ¥. Houser
Newhern Re
Pulaski
Alvin Harrison Grubb
Tean
Britain faces slowdown as rail strike joins devaluation crisis
London reacts to a 39 percent drop in the pound amid inflation fears. Railway workers launch a local slowdown demanding a ten shilling pay rise as government debates wage freezes and tax cuts. TUC leaders convene to decide continued support, while Churchill and Davies push Parliament recalls amid talk of an autumn general election.
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London
Britain
Peconerarc
Stafford Cripps
Trades Union Congress
TUC
Labor Party
Three-Wower Talks Open On Atomic Secrets
The United States Britain and Canada begin exploratory talks in Washington on exchanging atomic secrets and sharing uranium for bomb production. Officials stress no commitments yet as sensitive information remains tightly restricted and national stockpiles are not disclosed.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Canada
Truman
State Department
U.S
Japan
Los Alamos
N. M
Onh
State health board lists 38th Kentucky death and other items
The State Board of Health reports Kentucky’s 38th death of the year as Sarah Wynn I of Siler Whitley County with 418 cane agings. In Owensboro a Daviess circuit court jury convicts William Earl Cameron of grand larceny and assigns a one year prison term. Henry C Howard files suit against Ruby Middleton Ader over $8.19 alleging county funds were misused. Covington gambling casinos suspend 10 days as a new county grand jury is impaneled.
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Lanniaville
State Board of Health
Kentucky
Sarah Wynn, I
Siler
Whitley County
Owensboro
William Earl Cameron
Ceimbron
Lawrence Juntus
Daviess County
Hernan—Henry C. Howard
Ruby Middleton Ader
Howard
Covington
Kenton County
Cincinnati Enquirer
Tribute to Frank Morgan Actors Pay Final Respect
Friends and relatives attend private funeral services for Frank Morgan veteran actor at All Saints Episcopal Church Pallbearers include Clark Gable Pat O Brien Ward Bond Reginald Owen and Frank McHugh Body to be sent to Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn for interment next Friday Morgan 69 died in his sleep Survived by son brother and sister in law.
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Beverly Hille
Calif—P
Filmland
Frank Morgan
All Saints Episcopal Church
Clark Gable
Pat O'Brien
Ward Bond
Reginald Owen
Frank McHugh
Brooklyn
Greenwood Cemetery
Morgan
Richmond
Eastern State College
Witlow
Clarence Cook
Hutchinson Advocates Long Farm Plan at Mid-South Meeting
Hutchinson assistant secretary of agriculture urged a long term farm program at a Midsouth Cotton Growers Association event at Bear Creek Lake resort in Marianna Arkansas. He outlined the Brannan farm plan as critics including Ransom Aldrich opposed, amid a Congressional poll showing varied support for Aiken Gore and Anderson farm proposals.
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Marianna
Ark
Knox ‘Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Midsouth Cotton, Growers Association
Bear Creek Lake
Man Held 72 Days in County Jail After Settlement
A Kingsport man was released from Sullivan County jail after 72 days in custody on an assault and battery charge that had been settled last winter. The court lamented the injustice and noted the warrant was mistakenly forwarded after settlement, causing the unnecessary detention. Other docket items included fines for drunken driving and public drink charges.
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Bill Mapies
Blountville
Kingsport
Winn
Sullivan County
Tay Roller
Kite
Esso
Francis Cassell
Roller
Circuit Court
Shelburne Ferguson
Sessions Court
Roiler
Reieniit
Brad Cassell
Grand
Elmer Cox
Clyde Brickley
Aretti Carter
Romulo New UN Assembly President Elected in New York
Carlos P. Romulo of the Philippines was elected president of the United Nations Assembly as the fourth session opened at Flushing Meadow Park. He won 53 of 59 votes with the Soviet bloc casting five for Vladimir Clementia. Romulo urged cooperation among big powers and said the postwar era shows a turning point with reduced danger of a new world war.
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New York
Carlos P. Romulo
Philippines
United Nations Assembly
Flo
Seace Assembly
Romulo
Flushing Meadow Park
S:te
Vladimir Clementia
Romule
Paria
Ford Works For Pay Agreement To Avoid Strike
Ford negotiates with the CIO United Auto Workers to avert a strike due by Sept. 18. Union demand include health welfare and wages while Ford mulls a tentative company financed pension plan roughly eight cents an hour, about 80 dollars monthly at age 65.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
CIO
United Auto Workers
Motor Company
Ford
John S Rugas
Walter Reuther
UAW
Steel
Bugas
Lunion
Clothesline Argument Ends in Man's Death in Tennessee
In Cleveland Tennessee a dispute over a clothesline led to the fatal stabbing of 55 year old man witnessed by his wife. Neighbor Horace Green, 22, was charged with murder in the incident reported by Constable N T Ratliff.
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Cleveland
Tenn
N.T. Ratliff
Hilburn
Horace Green
Wan
Steel strike threatens as Truman pounds for talks
Washington reports say President Truman expects a steel stoppage at midnight Saturday unless the steel industry and CIO United Steel Workers reach a new agreement. Philip Murray warns of a strike unless a company funded welfare plan is adopted. Wage talks and coal mine stoppages add to a widening labor crisis across industries.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Imber
CIO Stes
Philip Murray
CIO
Steelworkers
Cyrus
Ching
Thel Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Union
Tru- Man
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Ford Motor Co
Ford
United Auto
Y & Presidential
Anc
Osis
Pittsburgh
United Mine Work
Lewis
Kentucky
West Virginia
William Tuck
Virginia
UMW
Southern Coal Producers Association
Bluefeld
Southerners
Lawha
Joseph Moody
Southern Coal Producers Associaton
UMW Fund
Frankenstein
Moody
George H. Love
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Vandenberg Leads GOP Rally Behind Arms Aid Program
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan rallies Republican support for the administration foreign military aid program. Senate leaders vow quick votes with little organized opposition and a possible decision by Thursday or Wednesday. Wherry reports bipartisan cooperation, five Republicans seek a hearing, and Taft may oppose.
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Washington
Vandenberg
Michigan
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committee
Far East
Middle East
Wherry
Nebraska
Watkins
Utah
Cain
Jenner
Indiana
Kenn
Missouri
Taft
R-Ohie
Ohio
George
Plastic Will Aid In Lung Repair
Denver reports a white plastic lung substitute shown at a Colorado State Medical Society meeting. Dr Allan Hurst of National Jewish Hospital described the material which is soft, weight comparable to real tissue, odorless and permanent. It is porous with many fine holes and anchors with natural tissue growth to restore lung shape after collapse.
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Denver
Colorado State Meditel Society
National Jewish Hospital
Allan Hurst
Lawrence Heightshoe
Tenyer Plastic Company
Dlaabte
interiSen Pinatic
Explosion Rocks Refinery in Texas Killing Two
A powerful blast at Magnolia refinery No. 1 in Fort Worth, Texas, started a fierce blaze and left at least two dead and eight injured. Firefighters battled the roaring flames atop the refinery structure as authorities warned of a possible second explosion. One identified victim was 42 year old George Aston, a refinery employee living near the plant. a second man, EB. R. Heers, was reported missing or dead.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Magnolia Refinery No. 1
Cmames
George Aston
Allman
EB. R. Heers
Jury Frees Judge In Coveted Trial For Murder Attempt
A Georgia jury acquitted Judge Robert Carpenter of attempting to kill former friend attorney John Lockwood after a five day trial. The case centered on alleged shootings, marital strife, and relationships involving Mrs. Carpenter and Estelle Manful.
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Atlanta
Robert Carpenter
John Lockwood
Carpenter
Barbara
Fulton County
Lockwood
Philadelphia
Jorkwood
Mrs. Carpenter
Death Penalty Sought for 14 Year Old Boy in Slaying
Upshur County prosecutors ask for the death sentence for 14 year old Jerry Rigge of Tallmannville who is charged with fatally shooting his father, 48 year old Jerry L. Rigga, after a dispute over buying a bicycle. The boy allegedly admitted the act to state police and claimed self defense or punishment. The case unfolds as a jury is convened in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
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Buckhannon
W. Va
Upshur County
Jr. D. Jennings
Yeaterday
Jerry Rigge
Tallmannville
Jerry
Jarry L. Rigga
Lehmer
R. C. Culpa
Reece Pee Meritt
Bering
Sectie
Rey
Solunar Tables Report Reservoir Levels Tuesday Morning
Observed stage on Cherokee Reservoir at the dam rose to 1058.8 feet above mean sea level at 6 am Tuesday. Douglas Reservoir at the dam measured 389.2 feet above mean sea level at 6 am Tuesday.
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Cherokee Reservoir
Douglas Reservoir
Street Scenes Winter Morning in Busy City
A couple pushes a stalled car in a frosty lot after a night of cold engines. A child in a bright coat heads to school, contrasting with the gray day. A driver mutters at a red light at Center and Cherokes as traffic slows and stretches on longer than expected.
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Burty Bya
Center
Cherokes
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