Good Times to Stay Say State Leaders
California business leaders at the West annual host breakfast foresee sustained prosperity for the state. War or peace, agriculture and industry plan for a wartime economy with growth and stability, citing strong population influx, less scare buying, and continued state leadership in production.
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Sacramento
California
Clofden
Chamber of Commerce Offaly
Sullivan
Preanont
San Bloxe
Pacific States
Adrian
Falk
Star Chamber of Coumerce
W. Fins Ponds
Karen
W. Bekins
Los Angeles
Persitent
Robins van
Storage
COE
Bert Gordon Sproal
University of California
Army
Navy
Leonard KH. Firestone
Los_Angee
Firestone ‘Tire & Hubber
Edward WW. Carter
Los Angelica
Broadway
Pre Labor Day Death Toll Reaches Forty Two
The article reports 42 fatalities by Saturday noon from Labor Day weekend accidents, including 39 highway deaths, one drowning, and two miscellaneous mishaps. The National Safety Council predicts 435 automobile deaths by midnight Monday, aiming to surpass last year’s 410 traffic toll.
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National Safety Council
Seven Die as Interurban Trains Collide
Milwaukee dispatch reports a head-on crash between two Milwaukee Speedrail interurban trains, part of a National Model Railroad Association convention excursion. At least seven killed, 46 injured as cars telescoped. victims include Marian Kraft of Chicago and Emil H. Beck of Detroit. Passengers described abrupt braking and chaotic rescue on a single-track stretch nine miles from downtown Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Marian Kraft
Chicago
John Williams
Park Ridge
Emil H. Beck
Detroit
Wiliam Greenaway
Louisville
William A. Wight
Wauwatosa
Wis
Milwwaukee Speedrail Co
National Model Railroad Association
Hales Corners
Stafford
Earthquake Shakes North Bay District Near Berkeley
A small tremor seven miles from Berkeley shook portions of the bay area for about one minute, recorded at 2 03 PM. University of California seismology staff confirmed the event and noted the trembler's time.
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Berkeley
Bay Area
University of California
Tocher
Seismology Laboratory
Juliet the famous elephant awaits newborn calf at Rome zoo
Reported by Dr Ermanno Bronzini Juliet the European elephant matriarch is nearing motherhood as caretakers note strong appetite and daily intake of 160 pounds of food. Public interest rises while keeper efforts focus on a safe delivery and publicity around the event.
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Romeo
Rome
Juliet
Europe
Ermanno Bronzini
Roma
Juiliet
Feng
Ane
Sleeping Mate Shot Ends Torrance Couple's Troubles
Grace Ashley 49 shot her husband Roy Ashley 47 while he slept in Torrance at 2 30 am, wounding him. she then turned the 32 caliber revolver on herself and died the same morning at Harbor General Hospital. Roy Ashley was hospitalized in serious condition with two bullets. their son Robert 26 was reportedly at sea. Authorities sought the weapon origin and details of several recent spats between the couple.
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Roy S. Ashley
Torrance
Roy ‘Ashley
Ashley
Harbor General Hospital
Grace
San Pedro
Robert
Long Beach
Air Rens
New Patton Tank Rolls Into Korea Front
In PoHang Korea on Sunday Sept 3 American forces introduced the Patton tank. Marketed as America s best answer to the Russian T 34 it features mobility thick armor and a 90 millimeter gun. The new design resembles the Pershing but with wider tracks and a more powerful engine signaling a shift from defense to offense in UN operations.
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Pohang
Korea
America
United Nations
U.S. Seeks Inquiry Into Yonk Planes Manchuria
U S authorities pursue a formal inquiry into reported Yonk aircraft movements over Manchuria. Officials say findings may influence policy and regional security considerations.
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U.S
Manchuria
Woman Attacked At Home As Three Men Flee
Awakened by a noise at 2:20 a.m. Mrs. James Neely of Elm Avenue reports being struck on the head by an intruder in her kitchen. Two other men fled the area, climbing over a fence, while valuables from a bureau were found disturbed as police investigated the break in.
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James Neely
Elm Ave
Neely
Weather forecast notes low clouds and fog tonight
The report states low clouds and fog tonight with a low around forty. Westerly winds from one to eighteen miles per hour, and tomorrow expected to be cloudy with similar conditions.
Truman Gird Up Call Draws Bipartisan Praise
President Truman urged a 3,000,000 strong force to halt Communist aggression while signaling higher taxes and broader draft calls. Republicans and both Democratic factions pledged quick support, with lawmakers noting the plan could avert a wider war. He warned Russia and emphasized rapid production and sacrifice to bolster national defense.
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Ashington
Truman
Prea
Russia
itHer
America
Congress
Turbulent Korean Front Push Leaves 10000 Dead and Wounded
Communist divisions flee under tank led Allied infantry across the Nam River to attack U S 25th Division and regain positions as Second Division restores ground. U S fleet cavalry and B 29s back up UN offensives with air strikes tying up enemy concentrations.
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Tokyo
Nam River
25Th
Yongsan
Sun
Pohang
United Nations
Kigye
Rede
Taegu
U. N
U. S
Okinawa
Far East
George E. Stratemeyer
Kumchon
Chinju
Kochang
General's Ouster Stresses Gag on Attack-Russ Talk
Washington reports a top Air Force general, Maj. Gen. Orvil A. Anderson, was suspended as commander of the Air War College after remarks that he would attack Russia if needed. The administration vows to squelch talk of preventive war and defends defense only, amid ongoing inquiry into the Montgomery Advertiser interview. Continued on Page 4-2.
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Washington
Russia
Orvil A. Anderson
Airc. War College
Montgomery
Ala
United States
Anderson
Air’ Force
Pend
Montgomery Advertiser
Gen. Anderson
Hir
Col SB
Dog Rescued After Wall Torn From Store
Union City New Jersey September 2 A delicatessen owner Paul Reiner freed his dog Brownie after the animal became wedged between two walls of his store. He spent an hour prying and had the brick wall torn out to rescue Brownie Safe and unharmed the dog was reunited with his owner and the walls were repaired.
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Union City
N. J
Delicatessen
Paul Reiner
Brownie
Reiner
Brush Fire Rages Unchecked Near Mount Hamilton
A blaze blamed on deer hunters raged through heavy brush near Mount Hamilton San Jose on September 22. Fire crews and six bulldozers battled the Trout Creek and San Antonio Valley fires amid scorching heat as authorities reported one fire fighter from Stanislaus County and a hot, dry day with extreme conditions.
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Mount Hamilton
San Jose
Trout Creek
Calaveras Dam
San Antonio
Edward Young
Sen County
Neighbor says woman found held captive after 12 years
In Terbury Connecticut a woman identified as Elizabeth Galligan was found by police in her brother Bernard Gan's home. Neighbors had believed she died 12 years ago and may have been a captive for up to 25 years. She appeared awed as officers moved her to headquarters.
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Terbury
Conn
Elizabeth Galligan
Bernard Gan
Joseph R. Bendler
Bendler
Ligan
Galligan
Elizabeth
Miss Galligan
Lony
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Whitaker
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Stork
Hal Boyle
Tom Lambert
Brockton
Mass
Raymond
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D.ark
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