Former Spy Names Top U.S. Contacts in FDR Era
Elizabeth Bentley testified before the House Un American Activities Committee that wartime secrets reached the Soviets via Lauchlin Currie and Henry A. Wallace's aide. She said Currie provided information during 1939 to 1945 and was not a communist. The witness, a former spy, also implicated other officials as sources of intelligence.
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Delegation Counts Highlight Saturday Convention
A brief survey notes the Woreneee convention's delegates by county with emphasis on proportional strength. The piece summarizes the distribution and impact of delegation numbers on the convention's proceedings.
Noisy GOP county meeting prompts security fracas in Texas
A Republican county convention and ensuing rump session devolved into a tense scene as John L. Vaughan clashed with officials and audiences, prompting law enforcement to approach the stage while discussions moved toward arranging a full slate of candidates for the general election.
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WaukEr Rail Ink Stands Dry Amid Street Talk
An unclear clipping notes Wauker area ink drying and time references, with stray quotation fragments and incomplete street mentions. The brief implies stalled commerce and vague local chatter about ongoing projects without concrete dates or names.
Truman Calls Air Power Show Symbol Of Peace
The president characterizes air power as a powerful tool for peace at a national event attended by members of Congress and representatives from about 30 foreign nations.
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Prospects Dim for Congressional Action on Anti Inflation
Washington July 31 The special session enters its second week as Senate filibuster and high hurdles impede anti inflation legislation. House and Senate recess. leaders blame each other for high prices. Possible votes include a 65 million loan to the UN for a New York headquarters.
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Allies Invited To Leave Parley In Belgrade
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky challenged Western powers at the Belgrade talks claiming they poised an ultimatum before any conference draft could be reviewed. He warned the door to attend would also be the door to leave, while Anglo French delegates insisted on Danube treaty rights regardless of conference outcomes. Austria cannot vote in the decision.
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Andrei Vishinsky
Russia
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Jester Restores Citizenship Rights of Dr W R Newton
AUSTIN July 31 Dr W R Newton of Cameroo received restoration of citizenship after serving two years and completing the program in less than a year. The action appears tied to clemency or official restoration procedures. details mention figures and related names but are unclear from the OCR.
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Dewey Holds Early Lead In Nationwide Poll
A Princeton Institute poll shows Republican Governor Thomas E. Dewey ahead of President Truman after party conventions. The cross country survey questions voters on preferred candidate and assesses factors shaping the race as Truman calls for a price special session.
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Cotton crop forecast raised to record 1 102 000 bales on South Plains
The 1948 South Plains cotton forecast rose by 102 000 bales to a record 1 102 000. K N Clapp notes about 75 percent of the crop is two weeks late with early frost posing a risk. Hockley may surpass Lubbock as top Texas county with forecasts of 190 000 and 155 000 bales respectively.
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South Plains
K. N. Clapp
Don L. Jones
State Agricultural Experiment Substation
Hockley
Lubbock
Texas
Russia Sets Cold War Battle In Minnesota
A fragmentary item notes Russia challenging Western powers to a pre-adjournment war at the United Nations as the 11-nation body nears dissolution at Lake Success with only three weeks left before quitting.
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Uo Stussis
United Nations
Lake Success
West Envoys Hold Talks With Molotov
Western diplomats led by U S Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith met with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov to present terms for four power talks to end the East-West cold war. Smith Roberts and Chataigneau left memoranda after the session indicating no immediate developments until early next week.
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Plans For West Germany Pushed
Berlin July 31 Lucius D Clay indicated that the Western Allies will press the plan for a western German government despite Moscow negotiations. The US military governor said there is no change in plans for a German self government, which Russia has refused to endorse.
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Berlin
Lucius D.clay
Moscow
U. S
Russia
Clay
Rains Hit Plains Section As Storms Sweep Hale Center
Thunderstorms rolled through South Plains Saturday with Hale Center seeing about half an inch of rain and hail sparking reports of crop damage. Vic Lamb notes heavier rain to the east while Levelland reports brief heavy rain around 7:30 pm. Littlefield Abernathy and Brownfield had light showers with no measurable fall. Other towns reported activity without precipitation. See Page 18.
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Edgar Brash
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Abernathy
Brownfield
Lubbock
Ford Car Prices To Be Hiked Second Time in Two Months
DETROIT July 31 Prices of Ford Motor Co passenger cars are going up again for the second time in less than two months.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
President Truman to Cut Vacation and Return to Washington
President Truman arrives home and says he must return to Washington promptly to deal with Congress. He notes no delays and stresses he is needed in the capital.
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Washington
Howe
Beck
Youth Injured by Shotgun Blast in Lubbock Incident
A 11 year old boy was wounded by a shotgun blast during a watermelon stealing incident near Lubbock. The first shot came from about 15 yards in darkness, with most injuries on the right jaw area. Police filed charges as onlookers described the event and the boy received hospital treatment.
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