Air liner crashes in pasture kill 13 in New York
Charred wreckage marks a Robinson Airlines DC3 crash near Oneida County airport. Ten injured passengers were hospitalized. Captain Harold Carter of Freeville and co pilot Capt Frank Llewellyn of Ithaca died. Witnesses said the plane struck trees after takeoff bound for Newark. Civil Aeronautics Board opened an investigation as survivors were pulled from the wreckage.
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N. Y
Robinson Airlines
N. J
Carter
Sieele 7 Ae
Ersby
Civil Aeronautica Board
Charles Johnston
Drake Hill
Staten Island
Johnston
Robert Hesler
Hester
Ray Jadwizye
Westmorland
Frank A. Llewellyn
Ithaca
N.Y
Bombers Troops Called to Crush Kurdistan Revolt
Tehran reports a sudden military response to a tribal uprising in Kurdistan. Javanrood area near Kermanshah hosts 15 000 to 20 000 rebels with 800 to 2000 militants. Government fears wider Kurdish resistance and Soviet-backed agitation. Local forces push to disarm tribes as air and ground units concentrate along the border.
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Iran
Kurdistan
Kermanshsh
Javanrood
Azerbaijan Radio
Iraq
Turkey
Kurdan
Tran
Azerbaijan
Treasury Chief Snyder Holds Talks in Paris on Economic Ties
In Paris Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder met with France Foreign Minister Robert Schuman and Finance Minister Maurice Petsche to discuss mutual economic issues. Snyder attended the opening days of an 11 day conference of the governors of a four nation international bank and monetary fund.
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Cenfers
Paris
John W. Snyder
France
Robert Schumen
Maurice Petsche
Snyder Ia
Nation International Bank and Monetary Fund
Sad Sacks Attend Amvets Scrimmage Before Convention
The Sad Sacks arrived in Cleveland for a two day scrimmage ahead of Amvets national convention. Led by Eva Manchester, the group aims for a friendly visit with the veterans organization. The Amvets and the women's auxiliary begin their four day sixth annual convention led by National Commander Herold Russell. President Truman sent word about Korea from Washington.
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Cleveland
Amvets
Heroid Russell
Truman
Washington
Body Found dragged by Rope in Olive Grove
The partially disintegrated body of Sidney Charles Long, 67, was found yesterday in an olive grove. A rope trailing the body remained. Captain Garner Brown explained the man did not hang himself as the tree branches were not strong enough. The widow Mary Long, 55, said her husband told her he planned to attend a political meeting on May 23, but no such gathering occurred. The body was found by nearby laborers near the grove.
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Sidney Charles Long
Garner Brown
Mary Long
Ja Borers i
Labor Day Toll Exceeds 500 Fatalities Nationwide
A national survey reports more than 500 people killed in violent accidents during the Labor Day weekend, with 363 traffic deaths. The National Safety Council notes California and New York among hardest hit while Connecticut and Massachusetts show gains from safety campaigns.
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National Safety Council
Utica
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Milwaukee
New York
Texas
California
Virginia
Wisconsin
Illinois
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Lac
School Record of 32 Millions Due
Balboa Island notes a projected enrollment of about 302,000 students in the nation’s schools and colleges this fall as the Office of Education reports a record 32 million dollars in funding. The W C S conference and Balboa Island Community Church plan related meetings at noon in the chapel.
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C. S
Balboa Island
Washington
Government Debt Picture Eased by War Costs Delay
The government showed a lighter deficit in July and August 1951 at 787.7 million dollars versus 2.55 billion the year before, helped by strong employment and rising wages. Tax receipts rose as excise taxes and income tax withholdings increased, while spending lagged due to delayed war mobilization and slower appropriations. Expenditures by the Air Force rose sharply, Navy and other departments ran below last year, with total outlays expected to exceed 50 billion by next June as mobilization costs bite.
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Treasury
Uncle Sam
Navy
Air Force
Sometimes Man Is Dog's Best Friend
Peoria Illinois September 5 report notes a dog got stuck in a drain tile. A rescuer used a gentle pull and liquid to free the hound. The event highlights the bond between man and dog in a humorous mishap.
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Man
Dog
Peoria
President Says Marines Propaganda Almost Equal to Stalin
Washington August letter reveals President Truman praising Marine propaganda as nearly equal to Stalin's. Rep. McDonough published Truman's reply noting Marines possess a powerful public relations effort, while McDonough criticizes it as a "propaganda machine." The exchange includes quotes from Truman and McDonough with no Marine comment.
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Washington
Cms
Truman
Marine Corps
McDonough
R.-Calif
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marines’ ” der. Truman
Mee Donough
Stalin
Naval Operations
Harry S. Truman
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MccDonough
Mr. Truman
Okinawa
Wake Island
Korea
U S discusses long range Asian and Middle East aid program
Washington reports outline a proposed U S economic aid program for Asia and the Middle East with an estimated cost of 250 million dollars over two to three years. Officials say Congress could be asked for funds next session, starting in January. The plan aims to shore up economies vulnerable to communism and expand beyond existing aid, but would not imitate the Marshall Plan for Asia.
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Washington
State Department
Congress
Asia
Europe
Middle East
Thirteen Colombians Die In Truck Plunge Near Piedecuestas
BOGOTA Sept 3 UP Thirteen people died when a truck driven by a drunken driver plunged into a 900 foot chasm near Piedecuestas about 150 miles northeast of here.
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Colombia
Piedecuests
Here
Solons Drive for Recess May Be Brief
Washington September 5 AP a drive to wind up its most urgent business may send Congress home on vacation in the next 10 days but most lawmakers think they will return after the November elections to tackle new Korea war issues. President Truman may seek authorizations likely to reach 10 billion dollars plus and push changes to the draft toward 3000 men. House approved 16.8 billion emergency military funds and 4.5 billion tax rise.
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Congress
Truman
House
Senate
Hawaii
Brannan
S Senate
Rayburn
Texas
Israel Plans Multi Billion Development Drive
In Jerusalem on September 3, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion outlined two Israel development projects exceeding 2 billion dollars. Leaders from Israel, the United States, and other nations met at an emergency economic conference. About 600,000 Jews would be resettled from Europe, Africa, and Asia over the next three years. Two thirds of the roughly 1.5 billion dollars would come from abroad, chiefly the United States.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Europe
Africa
Gsfa
David Ben-Gurion
U. S
United States
Eisenhower urges Spartan frugality for victory
Gen Dwight Eisenhower called for tough self discipline and frugality to win the prolonged struggle against communism. He warned Soviet planners threaten the world and urged support for the Crusade for Freedom and an expanded network of European radio stations to counter Moscow propaganda. He urged efficiency in government spending and tightened belts at home alongside increased military aid and troop reassessment.
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Cusco
Europe
Voice of America
Columbia University
America
Elbe
Germany
Asia
Tee
Critl
Eisenhower
Korea
McCarran predicts victory for anti red bill in Senate
Senator McCarran forecast Senate approval of sweeping anti communist legislation and said it would likely become law. He warned against substituting a milder measure and noted Truman’s caution on civil rights while urging a broader registration bill and tighter immigration rules. The article outlines debate, House conferees, and possible presidential actions amid war strain and election pressures.
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Washington
McCarran
Senate
Nevada
Democrat
Truman
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Senate House
House
Mystery woman travels with King Farouk in Riviera tour
In Biarritz France Sept 5 UP a tall slender American girl who joined Egypt's King Farouk at La Baule four days earlier arrives in Biarritz with Madame Kahil. Reporters, hotel staff, and the king's chef guard her identity while detectives and entourage await Farouk's Riviera plans and a possible yachting trip to Italy.
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Biarritz
France
Std
Egypt
Farouk
la Baule
Madame Kahil
Miss XK
Riviera
Ratha Anis
Italy
Admiral Denfeld Criticizes Mobilization Policy
Admiral Louia E. Denfeld charged the Truman administration with half hearted mobilization policy and urged broad increases for all armed forces. The former chief of naval operations spoke in Westboro Massachusetts while seeking the Republican nomination for Massachusetts governor. He told U S Dewey Short of Missouri a member of the House armed services committee about stronger defense needs.
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Mass
Louia E. Denfeld
Naval Operations
Massachusetts
Denfeld
U. 6
Dewey Short
House
Armed Services
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