Legionnaires Hear Anti Red Warning at Convention Finale
At a four day American Legion convention in Los Angeles five thousand delegates heard national commander James F. ONeill and General Mark W. Clark urge a Communist smashing campaign. Clark described a clash of ideologies while recounting Austria wartime duties and Soviet violations of postwar agreements. Delegates approved a universal military training resolution and other measures to strengthen armed forces.
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Austria
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A Day Mobilization Urged for U S Defense
Cal William H Neblett president of the Reserve Officers Association urged citizen defense forces nationwide as a basis for protection against an atom bomb attack he warned could kill two thirds of the population in five hours. He called for dividing the country into small military districts with armed local defense units and universal training in schools and colleges. He cited testimony placing 40 million dead from an atom strike and estimated 40 million injured.
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Inflation Brake Demand Tighten Up on Lending
Comptroller Delano warned banks to curb dangerous credit practices as postwar inflation threatens stability. He urged state banking commissioners to limit credit growth across 9500 institutions and used their influence to prevent an inflationary spiral. Thomas Leggett of Arkansas echoed calls for conservative loan appraisals and rapid debt repayment in booming times.
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Ashington
Preston Delano
Delano
Natonal Association of Supervisors of State Banks
Thomas W. Leggett
Leggett
Banking Commissioner
Arkansas
Last Experts Being Called in Sur Rebuttal
The defense in the Beulah Overell and George Gollum case presented its final rebuttal evidence in Santa Ana. Judge Morrison denied a motion to strike some testimony and the defense argued about dress shield perspiration tests used to infer blood type. Prosecutors contended the material related to Miss Overell and her partner, with the yacht murder tied to March 15, as the case continued on page A-8.
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Beulah Louise Overell
George R
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Kenneth E. Morrison
Beulah Overell
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Overell
Otto A. Jacobs
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Gollum
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Eugene D. Williams
Candela
Ford Discharges 19 Gambling Employes
Detroit dispatch reports that Ford Motor Company dismissed 19 workers including three foremen for alleged roles with gambling rings at the Rouge plant. Prosecutor James N McNally urged purge of em ployes. union spokesmen warned more dismissals may follow.
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Wayne
James N. McNally
Ford’ Motor Company
Ford
Big
Rouge
Bus Borrowed by 14 Year Old to San Diego
A 14 year old boy named George Readhead drove a 120 mile Los Angeles street bus to San Diego last night to travel for a trip. Police detained him for Juvenile Court Investigation. The $20 000 bus was held for return to the Pacific Electric Railway.
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San Diego
Los Angeles
San’ Diego
George. Readhead
Pacific Electric Railway
Eleanor Roosevelt Letter Read At Un American Hearing
The House un American Activities Committee read a letter signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on White House stationery dated January 1 1939 urging State Undersecretary Sumner Welles to study the Eisler case for admission to the United States. Eisler, German-born and never a citizen, testified he joined the Communist party in 1926 but “dropped out” after finding artistic work could not meet political demands. The letters and testimony raised questions about government officials influencing Communist immigration and Eisler’s status.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Sumner Welle
Franis Eisler
United States
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Committee On UN- American Activities
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Thomas Committee
Yugoslav Ultimatum Warnings Prompt U S Protest
Washington September 24 United States warns Yugoslavia to cease issuing ultimatums to British and American troops in the Trieste area to avoid incidents with serious consequences. Undersecretary Robert Lovett cited Ambassador Cavendish Cannon’s protest delivered in Belgrade.
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Cavendish Cannon
Belgrade
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Reds Strike Call in Trieste Fails
In Trieste on September 24, Communist led unions urged a general strike to back pro Italian workers. The plan collapsed as most workers ignored orders and continued working. Communist squads clashed with union sympathizers, one worker was nearly beaten to death, a streetcar grenade was thrown with no injuries reported.
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Trieste
Sindicats Unicl
Trade Union
Congressional Heads Called for Meeting
Washington September 24. President Truman and his cabinet met in special session after it emerged he invited Congressional leaders to the White House Monday to discuss the general food situation at home and abroad. An official said the cabinet discussed European relief and the impact on the cost of living as this development unfolded. Senator Tait disclosed that Mr. Truman had asked
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Truman
White’ House
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European Recovery Plans Stir Europe Aid Talks
A report details European recovery efforts including Marshall plan discussions, an Allied commission restoring 330 million in gold seized during World War II, and plans for further funding. U.S. Lovett notes half of the gold may be distributed by Oct 15 with more aid needed later. Myron Taylor reports on American officials en route with Paris talks predicting 22.44 billion needed in four years.
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Robert Lovett
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Truman
Marshall
Shand
United States
Myron Taylor
Trurtan
Vatiscan
New York
U N Seeks Plan for Balkan Peace Watch Commission
United States delegation at Lake Success reports work on a United Nations backed plan to create a special watch commission to restore peace in the Balkans under Assembly authority. Secretary of State Marshall and his team discussed the major issue in morning meetings ahead of committee sessions.
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United States
United Nations Assembly
Gee” Commission
Balkans
Assembly
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Myron C. Taylor Reports From Vatican Trip
New York September 24 Myron C Taylor president Truman s special representative to the Vatican arrived at La Guardia Field by plane and said he would report to the President next week on conditions observed during a European tour He described what he saw as a pretty sad picture politically and economically.
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Walter Kirkwood
New York
la Guardia Field
U. S
Myron C. Taylor
Truman
Vatican
Taylor
Russia Outvoted by United States in Three UN Issues
Lake Success report details Russia losing key UN Assembly votes to U S backed matters on Greece, Korea and a veto free security agency. Argentine peace treaty revision also slated for future consideration as Britain and France stay neutral. US aims to curb Soviet critique and push its program through despite Moscow opposition.
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Britain
France
Assembly
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Marshall
White House
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Weakening Storm Floods Savannah and Moves North
A tropical storm three days from the Caribbean moved north through Georgia into the Carolinas, bringing torrential rain with Savannah recording 4.58 inches in 24 hours and Brunswick 7.5 inches. Streets flooded in southern Savannah while small craft were cautioned along the Atlantic coast north to Delaware breakwater.
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Delaware
Legion Aids Recruiting Drive for Army and Air Force
The American Legion launched a nationwide campaign to boost Army and Air Force recruiting under a plan named unified security aid plan. The Legion warns the Army is short of manpower and cannot meet commitments or defend the United States in an emergency.
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Air Force
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Freezing Weather Hits U S Areas Across North Dakota
A mass of cool air from Saskatchewan moved into North Dakota and Minnesota pushing temperatures below freezing. Frost threatened northern sections as the front spread toward Iowa Wisconsin and the Illinois Indiana and Michigan regions tonight. Grand Forks Pembina Dickinson and Jamestown N D reported 30 below while International Falls Minn was 31 and Winnipeg 22.
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Ates
New York State
Grand Forks
Pembina
Dickinson
Labove
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