Foreign Policy Born of Lust Nominee Seeks Berlin Peace
Wallace accepts Progressive party nomination in Philadelphia rally. He promises no Berlin crisis if elected and supports peaceful talks with the Soviet Union while urging withdrawal of troops to seek peace. Taylor as vice president candidate predicts victory and attacks Truman and Dulles amid a festive, noisy crowd.
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Progressive party calls for nationalization and peace talks
The Wallace Taylor Progressive platform proposes nationalizing major industries, immediate talks with Russia for world peace, repeal of the draft, and broad social reforms including a $1 minimum wage, guaranteed farm income, housing expansion, and universal health measures. The program aims to curb price inflation, end segregation, and tax reform while pursuing international control of atomic weapons.
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Russian Detained in Malaya amid Malayan revolt
In Singapore a Russian national was detained under state emergency regulations. He is the first Russian and second European held since the Malayan Federation revolt began three months earlier. Police refused to identify him or his activities. Detectives raided the Communist party headquarters yesterday. the building was found empty after the party vanished underground following the ban.
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Mysterious wingless plane spurs Army inquiry
Two Eastern Air Lines pilots report a wingless double decked speedster over Alabama at 2:45 am en route Houston Atlanta Boston. The craft, described as 100 feet long with two rows of windows and red flames shooting from its rear, speeds 500 to 700 mph toward New Orleans. Army and Air Force officials deny knowledge of the object.
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Brothers Die After Plane Crash At Lahey Ranch
In Fromberg Montana on July 24 two brothers die when a small plane fails after takeoff. Identified by Carbon County Coroner Ed ward Olcott as 26 year old John Thomas Bromberg of Rolla North Dakota and 38 year old Sam Lahey of Fromberg.
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Polio Cases Jump in North Carolina as Deaths Rise
The State Board of Health reported 30 new polio cases bringing the year total to 885, surpassing the 1944 record of 878. A preliminary survey attributes 51 polio deaths to the outbreak across the state.
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Congressmen wary as Truman calls extra session opens
Washington July 24 AP Republicans and Democrats arrive for a special session called by President Truman. Most expect a month long session with bills on price controls housing civil rights and unemployment. Southern Democrats plan long filibuster on civil rights while awaiting Republican help.
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Truman says atomic tests strengthen U S position
President Truman announced that recent A-bomb tests at Eniwetok, part of Operation Sandstone, substantively improve the U S atomic standing in an insecure world. He stressed ongoing secrecy for security and urged international control through the United Nations, citing Russia's refusal to join.
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L B Man Publinx Champion Upset Stuns Atlantic Sports
Mike Ferentz of Long Beach won the National Public Links title in Atlanta with a 2 and 1 victory over Ben Hughes. Drumbeat won the Hollywood Park Sunset Handicap in a surprise stretch drive over On Trust and Shannon II. The Boston Red Sox moved ahead of the Indians in the AL pennant race with 6-5 and 2-1 wins, aided by an 11-game winning streak. Connie Mack’s Athletics rose to within two points of Boston. The Sports section preview notes Olympic coverage and predictions by Max Stiles.
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180 passenger Lockheed Constitution lands at Moffett Field
The 180 passenger Lockheed Constitution, world's largest commercial aircraft, landed at Moffett Field California on July 24 preparing for a nonstop transcontinental flight to Maryland. Commander W M Collins piloted the ship from Burbank to Moffett Field. The craft will depart for Patuxent River NAS near Washington, D C to be commissioned into the Navy. The two deck plane carries 168 passengers and crew of 12, with a 6300 mile range and 189 foot wingspan.
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Berlin airlift tragedy as C-47 crashes near Tempelhof
An American C-47 delivering food to blockaded Berlin crashed into a five story apartment building near Tempelhof Airdrome killing the pilot and co pilot. General Lucius D Clay and other U S officials arrived with instructions for Berlin crises discussions in London. A second fatal air mishap in the airlift was noted.
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Chip) Bohlen
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Singer heiress Daisy Alexander hid postwar will in London house
A wartime mine detector will be used to search the Grosvenor Square residence of Daisy Alexander, heiress to Isaac Singer, who died aged 80 after a 1940 bomb. She reportedly left multiple wills but only a 40 year old one was found. Executors fear a later will may be concealed behind thick walls.
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