Presidential Campaigning Draws Top Contestants
The Associated Press reports a crowded political stage as major candidates display, with President Tramer launching a western swing and planning a key address in Dexter Iowa after a Pittsburgh stop for 160 supporters. Vice President Barkley is mentioned as running mate.
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Truman Reacts to Bernadotte Assassination On Special Train
President Harry Truman speaking from his special train said he was shocked and grieved by the assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte the UN mediator in Palestine. He added his death clearly emphasizes the difficulties facing the world today.
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Dewey Attacks Truman Attending Eight Day Eastern Campaign
Governor Dewey launched a combative push on an eight day eastern campaign from Wilkes Barre and accused the Truman administration of fabricating food price manipulation. He countered Brannan and Stassen allegations while Brannan retorted in Denver defending farm price supports.
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End of Hyderabad War as Indian Army Accepts Surrender
State troops of Hyderabad formally surrendered to the Indian army at noon today in Secunderabad after a five day campaign. The Nizam issued a cease fire order yesterday and remained defiant, being the only native ruler not to reach terms with India or Pakistan.
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Floods Kill 859 in Honshu as Floodwaters Rise
Tokyo AP reports central and northern Honshu floods from a typhoon. Death toll rises to 859 with about 700 missing as rivers overflowed and dozens of towns chase rescue. Military teams recover bodies and aid is dropped to affected districts.
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Lausche Directs Fire at Herbert Backers Over State Control
Former Gov. Frank Lausche told Ohio Democrats he would drive pressure groups from state government if elected. He assailed Gov. Herbert's administration as surrendering to lawless elements and vowed to fight strip mining and political influence in the Agricultural Department. The platform urged tax reform local aid and stronger school funding.
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Daniels Faces Decision On Appeal For Murder Conviction
In Mansfield Ohio a 24 year old Columbus parolee Rob ert Murl Daniels was sentenced to die in January for the Niebel family kidnapping murders. He questioned his guilt and said his decision on appeals rests with him. A court panel found him guilty of first degree murder and automatic death followed.
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Beamman
Mercy Death Tale Revealed In Plane Crash Incident
New York AP report details the Long Island plane crash where Miss Hannah Laufer 28 was fatally shot. Her killer, pilot Jesus Meneau Monleon 31, allegedly executed a mercy killing as the plane was doomed. A note found in wreckage suggested he planned murder or self harm, while his wife Lenore Monloon described the act as merciful rather than malicious.
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Hannah Laufer
Long Island
Lenore Monloon
Jesus Meneau Monleon
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Miss Laufer
Richard Grimes
Four American legation staff deny Romanian charges in Vienna
The four members of the U S legation in Bucharest Wayne Fisher Paul Green Peggy Maggard and Ruth Virginia Carr moved to Vienna deny Romanian accusations they photographed in a forbidden zone as baseless and unfounded.
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Austria
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Romania
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Glidden
Iowa
Paul Green
Newark
Ohio
Peggy Maggard
Kansas City
Ruth Virginia Carr
San Francisco
Murder Charge In Stabbing of Wife In Lima
Earl Snyder, 26, was charged with first degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his wife Eloise Rose Snyder, 26, found dead in the family automobile on August 29.
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Army cargo loading continues as coast strike drags on
CIO stevedores load essential Army cargo in Seattle under a separate peace contract with Griffiths and Sprague as the coast wise strike stymies civilian traffic. The Army seeks similar handling in San Francisco Bay terminals and withholds $1.3 million in payments for suspected contract defaults while recruiting non union workers amid picketing.
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Air Force Displays Its New Strength On Anniversary
On its first anniversary as an independent service the Air Force staged peacetime demonstrations across the nation. B-29 Superfortresses and B-36s toured 25 cities from bases in Japan, Germany, Alaska, and Texas, while four experimental jet fighters were shown. Secretary Forrestal called air power peace power and urged unity against Communism.
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West Russian Talks Planned In Moscow Today
Four power talks on east west differences over Germany likely resume in Moscow today with the three western envoys visiting Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov at the Kremlin. This would be the second meeting since talks moved to Moscow from Berlin. the last meeting with Molotov was September 14.
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Fair Weather Promises Record Dayton Air Show Attendance
Dayton residents and visitors are forecast to pack Wright Patterson Air Force Base for Air Force Day on Sunday September 19. The show features F 86 jet speed runs B 36 bomber and formation flights with Ohio Air National Guard units and Osborn Fairfield Model Aces. Bands and ground displays run 12 noon to 5 pm with awards at 3 pm.
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Kaiser Urges Gov’t to Reallocate Pig Iron Supply
Kaiser proposes three options to avert cutoff of pig iron to Kaiser-Frazer customers as Republic Steel operates a blast furnace. One plan calls for Republic to build a new furnace, another suggests a cooperative foundry group, and the third proposes government use of Republic’s facilities to serve its customers. Kaiser notes the Gadsden Alabama furnace could supply 280000 tons yearly and is back online after a long shutdown.
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Wife beaten and branded by husband in Alabama
In Dadeville Alabama a two-year marriage brought repeated beatings branding and chaining to a bed. State Investigator Ben Allen quoted a 21-year-old housewife who described threats to kill. Lester Hamby 38 faces assault with intent to murder and assault and battery. He is jailed on $3500 bond.
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Tallapoosa County
Benson named vice president at life underwriters meeting
Judd C. Benson of Cincinnati was elected vice president of the National Association of Life Underwriters at the 59th annual convention in St. Louis.
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Judd C. Benson
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National Association of Life Underwriters
American Fights Off Gunman But Another Succeeds
In Jerusalem an Israeli army curfew confines about 90 000 Jews after the assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte. The attack sparked by Bernadotte's death leads to heightened security and disruption across the city today.
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Folke Bernadotte
Assassinats of Bernadotte Shocks Jerusalem In UN Car Convoy
UN observer Col. Frank Begley recounted the ambush in Katamon as two gunmen in military garb fired on Bernadotte and Col. Andre Serret. The attackers fled, and the Count died en route to Hadassah Hospital. The killers were described as Stern group extremists by witnesses and officials.
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Ferguson And Clark Clash Over Red Probe
A sharp clash erupts between Senator Ferguson and Attorney General Clark over indicting Communists. Ferguson accuses delay and seeks prompt indictments. Clark rebukes him for taking credit and warns against political headlines. The dispute arises as DOJ considers charges against former government workers with Communist links.
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Harvester Strike Ends After Nine Weeks
A CIO union called off its nine week strike at International Harvester in East Moline Illinois. Workers voted to return to the plant Monday morning and will negotiate later over job reclassifications that triggered the walkout. Arvid Sheets, president of the local United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America, stated the plan.
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Coal Airlift To Berlin Reaches New Record On Blockade Anniversary
Berlin airlift crews push coal deliveries as Lt Gen Le May orders 4 000 to 5 000 tons in 24 hours ending noon today. Western families with two or more children to receive haul, Clay emphasizes peace through daily bread.
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Hit Run Kills Ohio Youth in Coalton
Jackson County coroner reports Carl R. Bettis 20 of Davisville was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Coalton's main road. His sister Betty 17 was seriously hurt and taken to Gallipolis hospital after the two, returning from a medicine show, were struck by an old black car.
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