New Defense Edict Prompts Interservice Cooperation
Washington reports that Secretary Forrestal announced the Army Navy and Air Force must seek mutual aid to boost efficiency and economy. The Newport and Key West accords guide duties, while scope remains open to all services for applicable tasks. A Navy Air Force debate over carrier plans and bombing roles continued unresolved.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
Secretary of
Defense Forrestal
Newport
Key West
Department of Defense
Berlin
Prowler Slays Man and is Slain by Sister in Farm House
In Keysville Virginia a 70 year old farmer Crowther Hudson was shot by Walter Green 31 a Baltimore transplant. His sister Lelia Hudson seized the shotgun and beat Green to death after he shot Hudson. Lelia was treated for bruises and shock and Miss Hudson went for help.
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Prowler
Keysville
Charlotte County
W. O. Tiller
Tiller
Crowther Hudson
Sunnyside
Walter Green
Baltimore
Lelia Hudson
Green
Hudson
Boston
Miss Hudson
Three Yanks Released by Russia Berlin
Three western envoys at the Kremlin for a four power conference as talks on lifting the Berlin blockade and German issues continue. Russia freed Lt. Sherman S. Turner and Roland M. Myers and released German and Western officials amid renewed tensions in divided Berlin.
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Russia
Berlin
Kremlin
U. S
Britain
France
Stalin
Paris
London
Germany
Walter Bedell Smith
Yves Chataigneau
Frank Roberts
Babe Ruth Leaves 10 Percent To Kids Foundation
The will dated August 9 filed in Surrogate's Court provides for widow Clara Mae Ruth and two adopted daughters Julia Ruth Flanders and Dorothy Ruth Sullivan. After Mrs Ruth's death 10 percent of the residue goes to The Babe Ruth Foundation Inc dedicated to the kids of America and the rest to family shares.
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New York
Babe Ruth
America
King
Ruth
Melvyn G. Lowenstein
Clara Mae Ruth
Julia Ruth Flanders
North Conway
N. H
Dorothy Ruth Sullivan
New York City
Foundation
U.S. Savings Dwindling If Paycheck Won't Cover Essentials
United Press survey finds average American housewife struggles to cover food clothing and housing with her husband’s paycheck. Women in cities report trimming luxuries as prices rise and note going without bonds or savings. They blame inflation and buyer strikes but remain hopeful prices may fall.
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United Press
Freak Accidents Kill Two In Misplaced Key Traps
In Ghartlesville Pennsylvania a young mother, 22, died when her neck was caught between a cellar window sill and frame while entering home after misplacing a key. She hung for about 45 minutes before being found by her child. In National City California William G died after a window fell on him while attempting to climb through a window when he misplaced his keys. coroner cites heart attack caused by the shock of the fall.
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Elaine Monesmith
Dayton
Ohio
Belgian Congo
Elaine
James Monesmith
Vandalia
Associated Press
Ghartlesville
Peter Ricker
Irvin L. Rothermel
Gladys Marie Strickler
John Baer
Allen Hartman
National City
Calif
William G
Manila Peasant Rebels Fight Clash Near Manila
A two hour clash in Pampanga Province 60 miles north of Manila left 28 Hukbalahap fighters dead and 24 wounded, according to a Manila Times dispatch. The rebel commander escaped, leaving firearms and Communist pamphlets at the field headquarters.
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Manila
Manila Times
Philippine Constabulary
Pampanga
Shooting Stars to compete at Cleveland air races
Indianapolis pilots from the Nine Air Force will fly their jet powered F 80 Whowins Stars at Cleveland air races next month. They will take off at 30 second intervals and race on an elapsed time basis with a 30000 foot altitude requirement.
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Indianapolis
Cven
Air Force
Cleveland
Pineapple Scion Tragedy Off Diamond Head Angers Coast
Hawaii heiress Richard A. Dole and three companions were saved when their 22 foot sailboat swamped off Diamond Head. Kathleen Burkhalter and Samuel Gilbert Jr. died nearshore. Marie Akers and Barbara Steffee were rescued. Gilbert reported Burkhalter collapsed from drowning as surf officers helped.
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Honolulu
Richard A. Dole
Hawaii
Diamond Head
Kathleen Burkhalter
Tuscaloosa
Ala
San Diego
Calif
Samuel Gilbert Jr
University of Southern California
Dole
Marie Akers
Medina
Wash
Coast Guard
Arthur K. Powlison
Barbara Steffee
Burkhalter
Gilbert
Trains Tied Up by Japanese Rail Worker Walkout
In northern Japan a government order against strikes prompted 79 trains to be tied up. The Sapporo-Hokkaido region halted 68 trains and Aomori area 11. Asahi reports 956 railway workers walked out in Sapporo.
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Tokyo
Japan
Sapporo-Hokkaido
Aomori
Honshu
Asahi
Sapporo
Dockers Push Plans for Sept. 2 Walkout
The San Francisco based longshoremen and ILWU announce a coastwide 24 hour strike planned for Sept. 2 as delegates from Pacific ports return home to organize. They demand a uniform one day off weekly with Sunday preferred at major West Coast ports.
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AN Francisco
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen's Union
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Portland
Seattle
James Kearney
Longshore Union
American President
Cleveland
Matson
Lurline
American President Lines
West Coast
Embarcadero
National Labor Relations Board
Children Fail at Safe-cracking in Cincinnati Office
In Cincinnati on August 23, two girls and an 11 year old boy were caught by Motorcycle Patrolman Albert Thiele attempting to crack a safe at a car sales company office. The trio broke a window to gain entry and pounded the safe with a hammer and axe before police arrived. They were turned over to juvenile court.
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Cincinnati
Albert Thiele
Assi
News High Lights Charter Revision To Be Studied
Item notes charter revision proposals to be analyzed in upcoming sessions. Draft office to open Wednesday signals administrative steps. Local briefs include Beulah Overell wedding notice and various page references across sections.
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Bandit
Bizonia
Beulah Overell
Los Angeles
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Sherman S. Turner
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