Policy blocks U S Navy aid to ships at Shanghai
Washington refused naval intervention to release three Isbrandtsen Line American freighters seized by Nationalist warships off Shanghai. Denfeld said United States naval forces were not in accord with government policy. The ships faced cargo surrender or return to Shanghai. Pattison & Co noted a potential $400,000 loss if unloading paused.
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Washington
Sept
Louis Denfeld
U. S. Navy
United States
Shanghai
Denfeld
a_ T
Wired
China
Isbrandtsen Line
A. P. Pattison
Pattison & Co
American Line
Flying Independent
Koreart
Missionary
Red Crags
Qaid Isbrandtsen
Flying Trader
Hongang
U. S
Pattison
Clipper
Independent
Fusan
Korea
Peter Hopkins
Gipper
James P. Farrell
Northwest Airlines
Daniel Carr
Isbrandssen Line
Truman Aids Sure of Boost in Pay Checks
President Truman faces a pay raise for cabinet members and senior officials after the Senate approved a bill lifting cabinet pay from 15,000 to 22,500 dollars and moving other high officials upward. The House must resolve differences in conference, with further implications for postal workers and civil service pay steps.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
House
Lucas
Ilinois
Army
Navy
Air Force
Stephen Early
Defense
Mr. Truman
Congress
Javits Predicts $1 Trillion Income Rise in US
In Chicago on September 30 United States Representative Javits, general counsel of the National Paper Trade Association, forecast a ten billion dollar annual income within five years, arguing the nation will gain from current foreign policy and avoid withdrawal and indecision.
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Chicago
Javits
United States
National Paper Trade Association
Genera Counsel
Seven Die in Kansas City Home Fire
A Kansas City home fire left seven dead, all found on the second floor in nightclothes. Names include Cletus M. Her 83, Betty Fishbach 64, and a 9 month old baby identified by Red Cross. A milkman alerted the McCarthy family who helped evacuate others. The blaze origin on the first floor remains undetermined.
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The
Red Cross
Cletus M. Her
Betty Fishbach
Arthur McCarthy
Hsyse
Hundreds of State Laws Take Effect at Midnight
California's 1949 Legislature saw 1604 new laws take effect as the clock struck midnight. Highlights include legalizing under‑21 marriages, making certain thefts from airplanes felonies, and allowing precolored margarine sales after 53 years. New measures also set drunk‑driving penalties to be decided by judges, permit counties to fund court costs for intoxicated offenders, and empower Gov. Warren with new emergency and pollution control powers.
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Warren
Congress
State Industrial Relations ‘Department
Mun
Afl
Congress Sends Truman Second Europe Aid Bill
Congress sent to President Truman the second of two bills totaling about 7.124 billion dollars for foreign recovery and military aid. The Senate approved a 5.8099 billion dollar program to bolster Western Europe and allied nations, passed with no opposition. Earlier the House advanced the measure. two days ago Congress authorized a 1.314 billion arms loan to start shipments of 450 million dollars in arms overseas, with rest to come from future appropriations.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Russia
Senate
Europe
House
Air Unit to Move from San Antonio to San Bernardino
San Antonio September 30 officials said Kelly Air Force Base's 29th Air Depot Wing with 1700 enlisted men and officers will be moved to San Bernardino Air Force Base California before December 1. Activation of a new Air Depot Wing at Kelly is expected in the near future.
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San Antonio
Kelly Air Force Base
San Bernardino Air Force Base
Calif
Kelly
Ex Archbishop Dies Over Irregular 1938 Election
A former archbishop died after years of dispute over his 1938 election during the Metaxas dictatorship in Greece. The grounds for the death claim center on the assertion that the election was irregular and occurred in April 1941.
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Greece
Metaxas
Townfolk Repel Airmen Invasion With Pitchforks
In Othello Washington September 30 a four car invasion by 13 Moses Lake Air Force base enlisted men was repelled at night by town residents using pitchforks pick handles and fists. Early today 13 men were in the Moses Lake base guardhouse while state patrols searched for five remaining. Mayor Clyde Matthews said the incident may have been a reprisal for actions Thursday when two airmen were driven from town.
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Othello
Wash
Moses Lake Air Force Base
Moses Lake
M. P's
Clyde Matthews
Air Force
Matthews
Jautomobiles
Ltracks
T. Alan Bennett
Navy Beach Attack Blast Kills Newsman at Marine Drill
A mortar explosion during a Boston Beach demonstration killed veteran photographer Marzis Fineberg of the Boston Post and injured three naval officers. Lt Hugh E McStay remains on danger list while Lt Cmdr E Grant Meade and Ens William Langone are out of danger. A swift court of inquiry investigates cause as 1500 Marines assault the shore. Spectators and officials react慎.
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Bore
Boston
Naval
Marzis Fineberg
Hoston Post
Hugh E. McStay
Norfolk
Navy
McStay
Cmdr
E. Grant Meade
Philadelphia
Ens
William Langone
Sharpneca Fineberg
Carson Beach
Marine Corps League
James L. Callatian
Boston Globe
Fineperg
Thomas F. Sullivan
Sulivan
Morris Fineburg
Boston Post
Fineburg
Girl Slayer Diana Allen Sentenced for Insanity in Illinois
Diana Allen, 13, who confessed to drowning seven year old Charles Johnson, was found insane by a circle court jury in Olset Illinois. She was ordered sent to a mental hospital after a four day trial and made a broke attempt to escape en route to jail. The case centered on a drainage ditch death and a mental illness finding supported by three psychiatrists.
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Olset
Diana _ Allen
Circle Court
Diana
Charles Johnson
Will County
Roy Doeerfler
Johnson
Cooler Weather Reaches Central United States
Cooler air moved from the Midwest into the northeastern and east central United States as normal temperatures return across much of the Midwest. Readings were below freezing in parts of Wisconsin and in the 30s around the upper Great Lakes while the Ohio River Valley posted readings in the 40s. Rain occurred across New England with showers in the northern Appalachians and Florida. Alarmi, Fla. reported 135 inches of rain in six hours last night.
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Chicago
Midwest
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
Ohio River
New England
Appalachians
Florida
Alarmi
Fla
Ex-pugilist Held After Grocery Holdup Death
Philadelphia dispatch reports former prizefighter Carl Stevens age 26 is jailed on murder charges tied to a grocery store holdup in which a 64 year old woman, Mrs Dora Levin, died after being frightened. Detectives identified Stevens, arrested Wednesday, on homicide in the commission of a felony. A coroner's jury had previously found cause of death.
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Philadelphia
Sept. Wl
Carl Stevens
Stevens
Dora Levin
Chimp Luizette Shot After Brief Rampage at Audubon Park
Luizette the chimpanzee famed for a wine jag and a kidnapping spree was shot by park superintendent Deadeye George Douglass after her mate Duffy freed a path to Audubon Park. The decision was made with several park visitors nearby and aimed at public safety.
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New Orleans
Luizette
Duffy
Audubon Park
Douglass
Coca
Chicagea
St Louis
Woman Divorces Too Fussy Mate In Detroit
DETROIT Sept 30 Mrs Eleanore Croze 31 was granted a divorce after she testified her husband Robert refused to let her kiss him fearing germs and would not permit her to sit on his lap lest it spoil the creases in his pants.
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Detroit
Eleanore Croze
Robert
Not Waited On He Takes Add Machine Portland
GE Charles Ey Balls, 99, admitted stealing an adding machine from a service station yesterday because no one waited on him when he drove in. He faces charges in Portland, Oregon.
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Portland
Ore
Charles Ey Balls
Harvard City study joint financing for grain program
A fragmented notice notes a joint financing effort for a grain program at Harvard City. The readable text hints at university and city involvement and suggests funding or support arrangements, though details remain unclear due to the damaged source.
Emperor Hirohito Publishes Sea Cows of Sagen Bay
Tokyo reports Hirohito's latest literary work hawked today and based on a 20-year marine study. The official bookseller notes fair sales and will send the emperor 200 copies instead of a royalty check. The title Sea Cows of Sa gern Bay appears on shelves without making the best seller list.
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Tokyo
Hirohito
Sagern Bay
Port Authorities Force Pineapple Barge Out Amid Violence
THE DALLES Ore Sept 30 UP An orphan pineapple barge from Hawaii faced port pressure as the Dalles port commission ordered it and its 900000 load to move to prevent further Tabor violence. Longshoremen swarmed the pier, roughed fir me nwork ers, and dumped 100 cases of fruit into the river, prompting cancellation of unloading at the port. A Tobin claimed intimidation by longshoremen while others warned of a reign of terror.
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Dalles
Ore
Hawaii
C. L O
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Port Commission
Hawaiian Pineapple Company
A Tobin
R. M. Botley
Seattle
Dave Beck
A. F. L. Teamsters
Tillamook
Solon May Probe Navy Censoring Testimony
Senator Wayne Morse may seek a Senate investigation into reports that the Navy is censoring officers testimony to Congress. If denied, Morse will push for a full inquiry by the Senate Armed Services Committee, citing a Post dispatch alleging Navy Secretary Matthews ordered officers not to mention the B-36 bomber in House hearings.
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Washington
Wayne L. Morse
R-Ore
Navy
Morse
Senate
Senate ‘Armed ’Services Committee
Washington Post
Francis Matthews
House
Armed Services Committees
Rioting Feared At Robeson Performance In L A
Police tighten security as Paul Robeson arrives for a singing and speaking engagement at Wrigley Field Los Angeles near the Harlem district. The event marks the 70th anniversary of the California Eagle with Robeson as honor guest amid fears of demonstrations and rioting by rival groups. Police plan a large security cordon. city officials warn spectators to avoid trouble while organizers and sponsors push for a peaceful program.
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DS Angeles
Sept. W
Las
Paul Robeson
Wrigley Field
Pacific Coast League
Los Angeles
Harlem
California Eagle
Robeson
W. A. Worton Baal
Chicago
Peekstill, N.Y
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