Taylor Returning to Rome for Talks
Myron C. Taylor, ambassador and Truman’s personal representative, heads to Rome to renew discussions with Pope Pius XII on establishing a moral world order and alleviating human suffering. He will also meet other leaders on similar issues during his European visit.
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Soap Box Derby Races Set for Akron Derby Downs
Akron Ohio August 16 195? The world’s greatest amateur race the all American soap box derby will be run here tomorrow with a record entry of 133 youngsters from across the country and Canada. They race for a four year college education top prize and a new automobile. third prize includes a sound projector and a color film of the race.
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Petroleum Industry Pledges Top Military Priority
Washington August 16 The industry pledges to meet the armed forces petroleum needs described as critical Howard W Page of the National Petroleum Council said at a closed door conference with Secretary Krug and Torrestal that military requirements would be given top priority Remaining supplies would be allocated to other consumers The Air Forces reported a 90 day gasoline stock and the Army and Navy face urgent needs for more petroleum.
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Navy
Mentally Sick Vets Call for Hospital Building Plan
In Las Vegas August 16, veteran leader Lloyd F. Oleson urged the Veterans Administration to adopt a hospital building program. The Disabled American Veterans national commander said many mentally disabled veterans end up in jails due to lack of rehabilitation facilities. He spoke during the 26th annual DAV convention in Las Vegas.
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Disaster Council Gives Texas City Pictures in Meeting
Assistant Fire Chief Henry R Boone displayed disaster images of the Texas City catastrophe at the Long Beach Disaster Council gathering. He and another Los Angeles fire official were assigned to investigate the waterfront catastrophe as Mayor Burton W Chace chaired the session for the first time.
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Hollywood Spotlight shows MacMurray dodges publicity
Bob Thomas notes Fred MacMurray resists press exposure, delivering little news despite being a wealthy star. The piece contrasts offbeat stars like Hope Crosby and Bogart, and observes women on set provide less interview material, except Betty Hutton and Joan Crawford. It ends with a blunt view of child stars as newsless.
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L. B. Line to Increase Ship Service to Europe
Long Beach steamship operator States Marine Corp will add one more ship monthly to its Europe route, expanding from two Liberty ships to four C-2 class vessels The Golden State Empire State Magnolia State and Colton State will join starting October with Liberty ships retained on the run The route includes Bremen Rotterdam Antwerp Le Havre Puget Sound Columbia River and San Francisco Bay ports with open wharf loading from boxcars at Pier A and offices in the Berth transit shed
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Ormandy to Conduct for Miss Truman Debut
Eugene Ormandy, conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will conduct for Margaret Truman at her Hollywood debut on August 23. Miss Truman requested Ormandy, who has appeared in Washington in recent years, to lead the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra as she sings.
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Runaway Gas Tank Explodes in Shelby Michigan
A runaway tank trailer carrying 2000 gallons of gasoline exploded in Shelby Michigan injuring seven volunteer firefighters and causing multiple fires. The trailer broke loose from a truck, overturned on Main Street, destroying two cars and burning nearby trees and a house as burning gasoline sprayed across the area. Deputy Sheriff John Hiddema quoted driver Clarence Colvin of Muskegon saying brakes failed on a hill as the tanker careened and exploded twice.
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Muskegon
Film ban grows as studios refuse exports to England
More join film ban as independent producers align with major studios to refuse exporting American movies to England over a 75 percent import tax recently announced. The dispute centers on trade barriers affecting distribution and the global film market in AWAYWOOD.
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Hollywood
England
Landlords Struggle With Raised Rent Increases
In Washington Aug 16, landlords find it hard to secure voluntary 15 percent rent increases under the new housing act. Only 3.3 percent of units filed for rent hikes in five weeks. about 25 percent of applications denied. Main rejections cite lease terminations before Dec 31 1948 and removal of tenant services. San Francisco area shows 28 147 leases filed representing 1.6 percent of 1 725 000 units across several western states.
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Police arrest 118 in Chicago housing riot
A protest at a new South Side housing project led to 118 arrests for disorderly conduct as up to 3000 demonstrators clashed with police. Stones shattered windows and streetcar glass. a policeman was struck but unharmed. Mayor Kennelly ordered 1600 officers. police and hospital treatment followed for several injuries.
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First Ships Bearing War Dead Scheduled
Washington reports the first two ships carrying U S war dead will reach the United States in October with about 3500 aboard the initial vessel at San Francisco around October 10 and a second ship carrying about 6300 from Belgium expected to arrive in New York on October 25 The War Department said no further arrivals are expected until spring
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MacArthur Likely to Visit Australia After Japan Command
Australian officials say General MacArthur would probably visit Australia when he relinquishes command in Japan. A grand reception was planned. MacArthur recently said he expected to retire after the Japanese peace treaty, which he believed would be achieved within 18 months.
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Boy's Wanderlust Ends With Train Ride
Vernon Zubris, three and a half, managed to board a Rock Island streamliner at Ottawa and was found by police after being traced from Chicago. His father John Zubris drove to retrieve him, suspecting the child crawled under a fence to reach 63rd Street Station.
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Sound Off Six Wives Face Man In Court
Gerald L. ONeal, a slim bit player, faced six of his eight wives in court amid claims he never divorced four of them. Wife No 5 mocked his age, while wife No 8 hugged him, as the district attorney notes several marriages. He was ordered held under 35000 bail for Superior Court trial.
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Stella Frank
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Myrtle Reilly
Georgia Ends State Road Prison Camps
Atlanta reports the state quits direct operation of state highway prison camps, leaving about 89 county run camps under state inspection. The closure follows a fatal shooting of eight Black convicts at Glynn County camp during a mass escape attempt.
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New Ink for Fingerprints Seen Reducing Check Losses
Detectives Kortz and Oberg report a new fingerprint ink used by Long Beach cashing firms. The ink yields two clear prints but can be wiped off, prompting signs requiring positive identification. Honest customers leave prints. criminals fear the system and avoid stamping.
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Erwin O. Oberg
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Romance and Cash Vanish in Los Angeles Case
In Los Angeles on August 16, Frances Wells O'Donnell, a 24 year old war widow, accuses Richard Barth, an 80 year old architect, of grand theft after a joint bank account dwindled from 46000 to 47.50. She says he used withdrawals to fund a divorce and a dream trip, remarried, sold a home, and awaits another. Barth released on 3000 bond pending hearing.
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Wedding Tomorrow in Hollywood Ties Producer’s Daughter to Des Moines Man
Hollywood Aug 16 Sydelle Thomas daughter of the president of Producers Releasing Corp a movie studio will wed tomorrow Samuel Avanow son of Cantor and Mrs Lewis Avanow of Des Moines Iowa in a ceremony to be held in Hollywood guests include industry figures and family members confirming a high profile entertainment union.
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Alan Marshal Sued for Divorce in Cruelty Suit
Los Angeles report states film actor Alan Marshal aged 37 was sued for divorce on cruelty grounds by his wife Mary Jarace Marshal 31 formerly Mary Grace Bore of San Mateo. The suit was filed yesterday by the socially prominent spouse.
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Gen Omar Bradley Heads to Europe for Troop Tour
Gen Omar N. Bradley, chief of the Veterans Administration, sails on the Army transport Gen. Edmund B. Alexander for a general inspection of occupation troops in Germany, Italy, and Austria. He will reorient himself to Army service and was noncommittal on Ruark’s charges about officers in Italy.
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United States Scouts Stage World Jamboree Pageant in France
About 1100 U S Boy Scouts performed at the World Jamboree Stadium in Moisson France before U S Ambassador Jefferson Caffery and scouts from other nations. The pageant featured American pioneer scenes Scoutcraft displays and a finale carrying flags of 42 participating countries. Cowboys and Indians drew crowds with 70 auditioning for 45 Indian costumes, some cast as Blackfeet Indians from Browning Montana.
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Nehru Warns Rioters at Flag Raising Ceremony
New Delhi August 16 Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru warned Hindu Muslim and Sikh rioters that the new Dominion of India government will spare no one responsible for communal warfare. He delivered the statement during a flag raising ceremony before about 50 000 attendees.
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