Truman attacks Congress over federal spending
President Truman sharply attacked selfish interests driving up taxes and government spending as he urged drastic budget cuts. The speech, broadcast on radio and TV, faced cross party criticism from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress. He warned lawmakers against letting selfish interests push the nation toward a business slump and said he would push a program to reduce spending while stressing taxation affects production.
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Ohio
Truman
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Soviet Shift in Cold War Start Seen
Report notes believed movement of strategic balance from Berlin to Japan may mark a new phase in the Cold War. Mentions blurred details and cross-page references across the paper with notes about classifieds, cropsword puzzles, and editorial content.
Pope Excommunication Sparks Leftist Uproar Worldwide
A Vatican decree excommunicating Communists provokes violent reactions and sharp criticism across Europe. Italian and French presses attack the move as politically motivated. Communist outlets in Czechoslovakia and other nations react with fear and calls for propaganda use, amid rising tensions in Catholic-majority countries.
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Holy See
Italy
France
L'Humanite
Czechoslovakia
Prague
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Cripps Announces Slash in Britain's Dollar Area Buying
Sir Stafford Cripps outlined a major cut in Britain's dollar area purchases, slashing imports from the United States and other dollar regions. He said Britain will import 75 cents worth of goods for every dollar spent last year and will curb tobacco, timber, paper, metals, and steel. Sugar rations will fall to eight ounces weekly and candy rationing ends August 14. The move aims to conserve dollars amid shrinking reserves, with potential effects on American factories and farmers.
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London
Britain
United‘States
Stafford Cripps
Cripps
House of Commons
America
Chinese Pirates Seize Steamer Off Hongkong
News dispatch from Hongkong reports six men seized control of a registered steamer. Details are sparse but authorities are investigating the incident and search efforts are underway to recover the vessel and ensure the safety of any crew.
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Hongkong
Verael
Kwel
Truman Bids Atom Group On Senate Probe
Fragmentary report notes Senator Van Set ace 9 Wan ch joining discussions with an atom group amid charges about the committee's investigation. Details are unclear but context suggests political maneuvering related to the probe.
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Getae
Truman Seeks Steel Settlement as Strike Looms at Midnight
AP reporting from Washington says major steel firms including U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic prepared for a nationwide strike at midnight tomorrow while President Truman urged them to accept a fact finding board under Taft Hartley. He noted he could issue an order to set up the panel if needed and sent offers to avert a crisis with the CIO United Steelworkers pressing for action.
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Arkansas Girl, 15, Found Slain in Crawford County
A 15 year old girl was found slain near a highway in Crawford County Arkansas. The crude OCR report mentions Thelma and an apparent assault with injuries noted near Fort Smith. Police details are unclear but an early report indicates foul play may be suspected.
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Man Dies as Fire Devours Motel Unit at Carleton
Police and fire crews respond to blaze at Carleton Motel on Long Beach Boulevard. Victim identified as 41 year old Charles Dol Mathews, reportedly a Los Angeles resident, found deceased in bathroom area. Mathews and wife checked in Sunday. authorities note intoxication observed prior to incident.
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Los Abacos
High Court Declines Death Stay for Slayer Jake Bird
Washington reports the high court refused today to grant a stay of execution for Jake Bird, the convicted slayer. The decision clears the path for the deadline set for tomorrow in the state as proceedings continue.
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Insane Ohio Lifer Surrenders From Water Tower
Raymond Jutila, a 35 year old Warren, Ohio detainee, climbed and perched atop a hospital water tower in Lima for about 29 hours amid threats to reach his family. He descended at 2 09 p m after a telegram from Warren Police Chief William Johnson and hospital staff prompted his surrender.
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Raymond Jutila
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Wiliam Johnson
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Chinese Holding Six for Robbery Reported
A resident of Shangtra bound and robbed in a jewel and money theft case. The suspect, Mrs. Laurens, is linked to the incident with a stolen gold bar and other valuables recovered. The article notes the nature of the crime and ongoing investigation.
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Shangtra
Laurens
Jena
United States
Six Manhattan Bus Lines Shut By Strike
Typhoon located northeast of Luzon. New York dispatch reports six Manhattan bus lines shut by a strike affecting about 230,000 riders. Operations halted and service disrupted across the city.
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Luzon
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One Budget for All Services Seen Near SHINGTON
The House armed services Committee unanimously approved a sweeping revision of bookkeeping for the billions spent by the armed services. A central comptroller in the Secretary of Defense's office would oversee the entire military budget with comptrollers for each service. Backers say it will save money. critics worry over control and implementation. The measure, 27 to 0, is tied to the unification bill and may be moved to a separate measure. The committee previously stripped this section from the bill and sent it forward separately. Time: Vinson ruled reconsiderations out of order. an executive order may grant similar authority.
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Committee de d
Defense
Louis Johnson
Sperdon
Vinson
Senate
Secretary of Defense
Hooded Robbers Stage Nightclub Holdup in Reno
Three white hooded men armed with a sub machine gun robbed the Christmas Tree Lodge nightclub in Reno at 1 30 a.m. taking more than $6000 from guests and staff. Patrons were ordered to lie down as shooters fled with about $9000 from gambling tables and $1000 from a guest, with other losses undetermined. The club sits on M Rd Hwy 18 southwest of Reno. a prior robbery at Mesa by two men wearing what looked like hoods was reported weeks earlier.
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Christmas Tree Lodge
N. John‘son
Chicago Market News Hums With Pork Prices Rise
In Chicago on July 14 pork prices moved up another 30 cents per hundred pounds as trading continued. The market showed firmer tones with buyers noting higher bids and sellers pressuring for improved returns amid limited supply.
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Chicago
Meanest thief steals shoes after boy lacks money
Los Angeles dispatch reports a boy with no money was robbed when a man asked his shoe size and then took a brand new pair of shoes. The suspect, Arellano, described as nine, remains at large as authorities investigate the incident dated July 14.
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Los Angeles
Arellano
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