Senators Vote Arms Proposal
Two senate committees approved using Truman's proposed 155 million dollar aid to European Atlantic Pact members to buy tools equipment and raw materials to boost arms production in their factories. Senator Connally said the vote was 11 to 9 on an amendment by Senator Tydings. Senator Vandenberg opposed noting defense council and overall plan should precede such outlay.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Connally
D-Tex
Combined
Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committee
Tydings
Blame Lack Of Signals For 2 County Crashes
Two county weekend crashes were caused by drivers not using hand signals. Four cars were damaged with no injuries. Frank Rice Jr. failed to signal before turning onto Fireside driveway on highway 16. Joseph La Coursiere hit Rice on the left side. Simmons Benton struck Clair Henderson on highway 33 after following a car. Simmons said no signal was given. Tom Baumgartner ditched on Miller road after pulling right for an oncoming car.
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Frank Rice
Joseph la Coursiere
Minneapolis
Rice
Shelby
Simmons
Benton
Clair Henderson
Prospect Street
Henderson
Tom Baumgartner
Mid. R. 42
Miller Road
French Island
Boy Recovers After Sprint To Hospital
A two year old boy in Red Oak Stephenson county rode in a police car with sirens flashing to Chicago's Children's Memorial hospital after choking on a bean. State police Elgin police and Chicago officers aided the emergency run oxygen was given en route and an operation followed to restore breathing. He recovered and began to suck a lollypop.
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Chicago
Jim Scheider
Rom
Red Oak
Stephenson County
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Elgin
Jim
Storm Eye Passes Over Georgia After Carolinas Hit
Storm activity extended through the Carolinas Virginia and Maryland as the hurricane waned. The eye of the storm passed over Georgia by 10 p m Sunday night marking a dramatic shift in the awe inspiring event.
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Carolinas
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
New York Brushed by 70 MPH Winds From Florida Hurricane
The New York metropolitan area faced 70 mile an hour winds as the Florida hurricane moved north. The weather bureau recorded peak gusts at 4 30 a m with rain, then tapering to 24 mph by 8 a m. Wires were down in Brooklyn Queens and the Bronx leaving 18000 to 23000 customers without power temporarily.
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New York
New York Metropolitan Area
Florida
Weather Bureau
Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
Hurricane Strikes Florida Wreaks Severe Damage and Loss
Warren O Johnson of the Lakeland weather bureau compares the impact to the 1944 hurricane with potential 20 percent crop loss. A leading industry figure estimates up to 20 million boxes of fruit damaged, mainly grapefruit. West Palm Beach reports aircraft wreckage at International airport and a collapsed hangar. A 25 mile beach area suffered extensive damage to roofs signs and trees. About 60 people were injured and one person died.
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Warren O’johnson
Lakeland Weather Bureau
West Palm Beach
International Airport
Beach
Democrats plan state convention and candidate buildup
Democrats aim to boost local and legislative candidates to gain votes for governor and Congress. Delegates approved a voluntary state convention in October likely at Green Bay with county units forming the campaign structure. Third district named Assemblyman Patrick Lucey to the party leadership as Nelson leads a new youth wing. A Madison headquarters runs a monthly campaign paper amid preparations to challenge the Republicans next year. A note ends with a fact about a prehistoric elephant sloth.
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Congress
Green Bay
DOC
Patrick Lucey
Crawford County
Nelson
Robert Tehan
Milwaukee
Madison
Polio Strikes Worker During Car Ride in Wisconsin
Victor Sandburg a 31 year old Lake Beulah construction worker coasted into a Burlington service station saying he had been taken ill He could not move his arms or legs Attendants placed the car in neutral and aided him He was removed to Lakeland hospital at Elkhorn by Walworth county officers Then he was taken to Wisconsin General hospital in Madison in critical condition
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Racine
Wis
Victor Sandburg
Lake Beulah
Burlington
Lakeland Hospital
Elkhorn
Walworth County
Landburg
Polo
Wisconsin General Hospital
Madison
Riot at Robeson recital injures eight during Harlem clash
A riot erupted as veterans clashed with about 5 000 concertgoers at a Robeson recital in a wooded Harlem grove. Eight injured, two seriously, with protests linked to Civil Rights Congress support and calls for a state police probe and arrests.
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White House
Robeson
Harlem
Civil Rights Congress
Congress
American Labor Party
Lawrence
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Justice Department
Five Search For Remains Of The Ark On Mt Ararat
Five Americans set out from Dogu Bayazit to climb Mt Ararat in a bid to reach the summit and determine if Noahs Ark lies there. The party includes Dr Aaron J Smith Walter Wood Wendell Ogg E J Newton and AP correspondent Edwin Greenwald joined by five Turkish guides. Russians protest the expedition calling it a spy mission amid historic sightings and thaw revelations near the Turko Russian border.
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Dogu Bayazit
Turkey
Mount Ararat
Mt. Ararat
Aaron J. Smith
Greensboro
N. C
Walter Wood
Sea Cliff
Long Island
N. Y
Wendell Ogg
Knoxville
Death notices for Mack and Long families in La Crosse
Death of Mrs. Celeste Mack and Walter D. Long announced with funeral set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Masonic temple Frontier Lodge No. 45 with Rev W F Huxford officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Visitation at Sletten-McKee south side chapel Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and at temple Tuesday from noon until services.
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William D
Celeste) Mack
la Crosse
Walter D. Long
Percy Long
King, Wis
Masonic Temple
Frontier Lodge No. 45
W. F. Huxford
Oak Grove Cemetery
Sletten-McKee Co
Washing Hair Can Be Toughest Job
Mrs J W Story in McLean Texas fights a hair washing ordeal after a peach pickle syrup mix turns rinse water into a sticky mess. She redoes with rain water more shampoo and a vinegar rinse then heads to a beauty parlor.
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Mcclean
Tex
J. W. Story
Safe Stolen Looted From Milwaukee Home Burglary
Burglars took a small safe from Harry Bragarnick's Milwaukee home on Saturday night containing 2300 dollars in jewelry and 74 dollars cash. The safe was recovered the following day in a Kenosha county field.
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Milwaukee
Harry Bragarnick
Kenosha County
Lowest death rates in traffic accidents in June and July
A report shows the lowest fatality rates in traffic incidents occur during June and July. The data highlights seasonal decline in crash deaths compared with other months.
Navy Court Probes B-36 Procurement Fallout
A Navy court of inquiry opened in Washington at the request of Secretary Matthews to determine if naval leaders influenced fraud and political charges in the Air Force B-36 bomber procurement. Focus centers on a document by Cedric R. Worth, suspended as special assistant to the secretary, tied to a House investigation.
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Washington
Navy
Air Force
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