San Antonio Flood Kills, Strands City Amid Walls of Water
Torrential rains flood San Antonio bringing the worst disaster in 25 years. At least six dead, many marooned on rooftops or in trees, with rescue boats requested as waters surge. City and state officials scramble to aid, while highways into the city close and floodwaters overwhelm infrastructure from Olmos dam to Alazan Creek.
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Yoo Fletcher
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Olmos
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San Josq
Roosevelt Road
Crpt
C. L. Scott
Arena
Red Cross
South Presa’ Street
South Presa Street
John L Lewis Undergoes Appendectomy
John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers underwent an appendectomy at Emmet geney Hospital after aides reported appendicitis. Hospital officials said surgeon Dr John F.H. Lyons would treat him and provide no further details.
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John L. Lewis
Emmetgeney Hospital
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Lawie
John FH. Lyons
Reece Appeals For Defeat Of Reactionaries
Delegates at the National Federation of Republican Women’s biennial convention hear Rep. National Committee chair R. M. Reece warn that the Democratic PAC Communist ticket in November would mean victory for leftists led by Wallace and Pappas and a return to infla tion in Washington. He claims a vote for Democratic candidates equals defeat for the GOP and invokes Pravda to frame the outcome. The speech notes the resignation of Wallace and criticizes current foreign policy as undue influence.
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Claude Peppex
Florida
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Reece
Eth
National Federation of Werren
Claire
Demtocist- Pac-Communist Alliance
Wellace
Pappat
Stel
Bintelet
Coloumbia
Wallaee
Friday is U. S. Indian Day in Montana
Frustrated Salish and other tribes on the Flathead Reservation mark U S Indian Day amid protests over the Garrison Dam North Dakota reclamation project that would flood treaty lands. Stephen De Merz of the American Indians of Montana notes distrust in government promises and forms of compensation while veterans seek fair treatment under the GI Bill and demand action from a new Indian Commission.
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Armerian
Grocery Chain Found Guilty In U S Court
Danville news reports the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company and subsidiaries found guilty of conspiracy to monopolize a substantial part of the U S grocery trade. Judge Walter C. Lindley vacated some findings, acquitting three subsidiaries and one officer, while staying fines pending appeal. No imprisonments were imposed. The defendants said they would appeal.
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Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Delaware
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Jersey City
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American Cater Corporation
Alehonest
Lindley
King George Returns to Greek Soil After Long Exile
King George of Greece lands near Athens aboard a warship in Salamis Bay after flying from England. He plans to enter Athens officially on Saturday with heavy guard as crowds react with mixed recognition.
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Gimece Canight
England
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Salamis Bay
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Arrests Mark Hollywood Studio Picketing Strike
On the second day of a film industry strike nearly a thousand pickets gathered at studio gates. Four men were arrested at Warner Brothers including Don Q Regan suspected of rioting after a police shot. Other incidents included a tack spread, a glass break at a car, and a mugging near RKO Radio.
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atyHoad
Warner Brothers
Storm Center
Don Q Regan
Burbank Porcemanx
Mam
Maetra-Golvigne Mayor Studio
R-K-O Radio Brandito
Threat Seen In Area Of Milk Shortage
Kingsport city officials and county health officers address a looming milk shortage. Milk distributors seek permission to sell ungraded pasteurized milk with safety oversight, amid rising demand and restricted sales of ungraded milk. State and local authorities prepare inspections and potential state action while welfare groups study the crisis and remedies.
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Ningapidt Warfare Commission
E. W. Palter
Palmyer
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Dairy- Nm Ate
Mayon J. Bj Armitage
Sullivan County
Palmer
Welfare Commission
Kingsport
Mame
Pilrettnnes
Sullivan County Healh Department
Bays Mountain
Bila. Dixon
Servicemen's Envequ
Callen
Red Cross
Vet‘ Jscene
Hannegan Backs President on Meat Ceiling Policy
Postwar Washington brief notes that House Speaker Hannegan defied party bigwigs by backing President Truman on meat price controls. Truman rejects a six-week suspension of ceilings while acknowledging a current shortage and urging Congress to consider policy action.
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McCormack
Massachusetts
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Robert BH Harnegen
GOP
Str
Miaswari
Kansas City Stock Market
Henry Wallace
Tremen
Matty
Pittsburgh Power Fight Strikes City Into Idle Day
Pittsburgh Duquesne Light Co workers halt power supply in a four day dispute with wage talks ongoing. About 38,000 workers idle. transit limited with 235 of 1,260 rail cars running. private plants and savings measures reduce demand while unions demand a 20 percent raise and higher base pay, city officials seek a resolution after late night talks.
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Glenwillard
Ulead
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Raya
Pittaburgh Motor Coach
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Association of Emperes
Duquesne Light Company
David J. Lawrence
Build
Salem
Ainbelt
Diene
Magistrate eyes preliminary hearing in Smith case
Magistrate Kelly Estep set a Friday preliminary hearing for Tyemes Smith of Riverview Apartments on felonious assault charges. The 37 percent year old man had been jailed since Sunday, after Lawson Carpenter filed the warrant September 26. Prosecutor J. M. Boogies led the case as a city police investigator.
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Tyemes Smith
Riverview
Agaist Smith
Lawson Carpenter
J. M. Boogies
Smeeter
Smith
Kingsport
Tovey
Newro
Triad
Under & Sew Wareamt
Johnnie Johnsor
Fetterah Street
WM Showalter
Biyumnitville
Wise County Attorney Attends ABA Meeting
Wise County attorney and trial justice Van George J. Taylor attended the American Bar Association meeting in Vicrina Fiegele. In his absence, attorney J. M. McLemore, assistant trial justice, managed the trial justice courts across Wig County towns.
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Quick End To Parley Is Arranged
A staged weeklong session moves toward a quick finish of the peace conference. An agreement limits speechmaking and withdraws Northern Epirus claims, with Byrnes optimistic that the conference may wind up. Delegates face two days of dead time before commissions report. a plenary session aims to conclude by October 15.
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Epirus
Staus Jones F. Byres
Council of Foreign
Meinisters
Big Four
Bulgaria
Finland
Byrnes
Neewsmen
Henrya. Wallace
U. S
Palley
United States Senate
Beaty
Townsang
Truman
Pamorty
Expensive Cab Ride Ends With Fines and Suspensions
Two Kingayort men were arrested Thursday night for drunken driving and related offenses. They paid fines totaling 50 dollars and had licenses suspended for six months. An occupant of the cab faced public drunkenness charges. Two more men paid 35 dollars each for public drunkenness and related offenses. Additional fines included 15 dollars for speeding and a 325 dollar liquor transport forfeiture. One case involved reckless driving with a six month license suspension for the offender.
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In & Cob Teieh
Rim
Wee
Keenas
Union Pacific Wreck Investigation Near Vietorville
Officials plan a formal inquiry into a fast westbound Union Pacific train wreck near Vietorville after yesterday’s collision. The crash derailed the engine tender baggage car and five passenger cars, causing instant deaths and injuries to several aboard.
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Union Pacific
Los Angeles
Vietorville
Ian Barrow
Athens Remembers August 1 As Gy Elections Open Today
Athens Tennessee voters face county and city races in a tense August election marked by resignations and factional divides. Candidates seek four alderman seats and a school board amid a backdrop of Cantrell era upheaval and a Vietnam veterans incident at the county jail.
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Waller
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