US Demands Recall of Soviet Consul General Over Kosenkina Case
The United States demanded immediate recall of Soviet Consul General Jacob Lomakin for gross misconduct in the case of fugitive Russian teacher Oksana Kosenkina. The State Department rejected Soviet protests and called for Lomakin’s credentials to be revoked and the consul sent back to Russia within a reasonable time.
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George Durno
I.N
Washington
United States
Jacob Lomakin
Oksana Kosenkina
State Department
Kosenkina
Mikhail Samarine
Alexander Panyushkin
V. M. Molotov
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Molotov
Samarine
Robert A. Lovett
Panyushkin
Lomakin
Russia
Credit Controls Limit Loans and Down Payments in Campaign Era
News service dispatch explains new credit controls requiring a 20 percent down payment on major appliances and 15 month terms with 18 months for automobiles. The plan aims to remove millions from purchasing during the campaign period, aligning with war time regulations and affecting 13 product types including stoves, refrigerators, radios, and air conditioners.
Western Union Nations Pressing US For Arms
French officials said western union nations France Britain Belgium Luxembourg press the United States for military equipment. They recalled President Truman's March pledge that the U S would match efforts to safeguard frontiers and noted ongoing talks with Secretary Marshall about arming the allies with no firm promises yet.
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Truman
Pierre Loving
SN. S
Corresp
Washington
United States
Congress
France
Britain
Belgium
The
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Henri Bonnet
of Marshall
United Tes
State Department
Oksana Kosenkina Remains Critical After Soviet Flight
New York report says Oksana Kosenkina, a school teacher aged 43 or 52, remains on the critical list under oxygen, with fluctuating temperature and respiration after leaping from a Soviet cannery. Dr. Grant Pennoyer attends, noting some improvement today.
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New York
Oksana Kosenkina
Grant Pennoyer
CIO Heads Meet to Discuss Presidential Endorsement
The CIO executive board called a meeting for August 30 in Washington to consider endorsing a presidential candidate. Murray said the CIO will endorse, following a conference, with officers to attend.
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Washington, Ave
Rca Wyes Janes Ene Seneree
Dunes Clo
Murray
CIO
Washington
Testimony Sought Before Grand Jury In Pittsburgh Rackets Probe
A witness is summoned to testify before the grand jury investigating rackets in Pittsburgh. Officials aim to uncover organized crime links and financial irregularities tied to local rackets operations. The proceedings focus on identifying key figures and illicit schemes.
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Grand
Pittsburgh
Death notices from August 20 1948 list several individuals
A fragmentary death record column from August 20 1948 lists Glenn W. Breda 38 of West Mid Calvin J. Morgan 54 of Sharon Mrs John Fabien 66 of 313 Bell Eau Mrs Calvin C Deal of New Castle R D Mrs David New Doves Peteheves 8 with partial addresses and ages, reflecting a column of notices.
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Glenn W. Breda
West Mid
Calvin J. Morgan
Sharon
John Fabien
Bell
vauEau
Calvin C. Deal
New Castle R. D
David
New Doves
Peteheves
Sensational Charge Sparks Fallout at Legion Convention
In Philadelphia on August 20 an American Legion gathering confronted a sensational charge against the Washington real estate lobby. Jacob warned the convention about a supposed phony monstrosity linked to the bill, signaling upheaval as the body weighs the report.
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Philadelphia
INS
Washington
American Legion
Jacob Convention
Pennsylvania Wins Lunch Program Funds for 1948 49
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania will receive 372863 dollars of a 75 million federal school lunch appropriation for 1948 49. The allotment supports about 250000 state students with increased benefits and requires local matching funds.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Congress
Nationa
Stae Producion and Marketing Administration
Plenty of Milk Declares Snyder In Price Fight
Commissioners John J. Snyder and Charles J. O Laughlin defeated a bid by commission chairman H N Cobb to raise prices by 20 and 80 cents per hundred. Penner Long backed Cobb in the higher rates, while Snyder and O Laughlin argued there is no milk in Pennsylvania and noted consumer resistance to higher New York area prices.
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John J. Snyder
Charles J. O’laughlin
Commission
H. N. Cobb
Penner Long
Cobb
Pennsylvania
New York
Young Democrats of Pennsylvania Convene In Johnstown
At Johnstown Pennsylvania on August 20 the Young Democrats begin committee meetings to open the second day of their annual convention. Rules credentials permanent organization resignations constitutional changes and nominations meet at 10 a.m. Delegates not on committees may tour the area while afternoon speeches are expected from Sen J Howard McGrath and Francis Meyers.
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Hhnstown
Young Democrats
Pennsyyvania
Johnstown
J. Howard McGrath
Seneeens Nasoneei
Francis Meyers
Pennsylvania
Memorial service honors 11 members in the year’s tribute
John Reed delivered the memorial exercise led by Miss Maud Mitchell and Mrs. Gula Bauder Keagy. The twenty third Psalm was sung, followed by a tribute to the 11 members who died last year: Snider, Fitzpatrick Sankey, Rohrer, Rice, Laura H. K., Mattle Ochesterling, Douds, Andrews and Hunter. Barber Shop chorus members Dave Jones Bert Sanford and Arch Cubbison performed. Congressman Carroll D. Kearns gave the keynote address extolling American traditions and heritage, urging continued vigilance.
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John Reed
Maud. Mitchell
Gula Bauder Keagy
William Snider
Nellie Fitzpatrick Sankey
M Charles Rohrer
Wesley S. Rice
Laura H. K
Elizabeth Mattle Ochesterling
A Douds Lndrews
Sucker bait offered by Russians to Berlin west sector Germans
Soviet officials lure Berlin western residents to chase the promised benefits of Russian programs. The Berlin Tribune reports that Germans in the western sector face a choice between Western propaganda and warmth in Soviet halls. Moscow says it will ship up to 1.5 million tons of coal to Berlin through next April while cracking down on currency saboteurs and propagandists in its own zone.
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Berlin
By. Omer Anderson
Berlin Tribune
Greek Guerrilla Outside Support Draws UN Blast
UN protests outside support to Greek guerrillas led by Gen. Markos Vafiades as danger to international peace rises. The agency vows vigilance in relations between Greece and its northern neighbors and seeks details on aid from Yugoslavia.
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UN Blast
Greece
Lake Success
N. Y
Ee United Nations
Cea
Uni Nations
Markos Vafiades
Yugo
Continesé Om
Mahoning U P Centennial Events Begin at Local Church
The Mahoning U P Church on the old Yelmnastown Pitt road hosts a three day centennial observance starting this evening with an 8 15 o clock service led by McCooley a former pastor from Ohio. A picnic supper is planned on the lawn and an informal period will follow the opening sermon by Roane of New Bedford Remainder unspecified due to damaged text.
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U. P
Yelmnastown Pitt Road
Roane
New Bedford
McCooley
Ohio
Funeral crowds honor Babe Ruth at St Patrick’s Cathedral
Crowds of about 75 000 gathered in the rain outside St Patrick’s Cathedral as Francis Cardinal Spellman led the requiem for Babe Ruth. The memorial followed his celebrated career and the nation’s reverent tribute to the baseball icon.
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Howard. Sigmand
International News Service
New York
INS
George Aan
Ienges
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Valley Workers Vote In Plant Union Election
The National Labor Relations Board conducted an election at the Valley plant for Local 630 United a gent Wort ATO 4 for Workers Labor AFL, 10 for no union, 10 invalidated, from 461 eligible employees. Officials Ronald T. Heron Gene H. Wright Ira Walter Lysiak served as acting cerar.
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Workers of the Valley
Sie Babies
Wes
United
Workers Labor Afl
APL
National Labor Relations Board
Ronald T. Heron
Gene H. Wright
Cera
Ira Walter Andr Lysiak
Soviet Teacher Critical After Consulate Jump
Oksana enkina, the Soviet teacher who leaped from the third floor of the Russian Consulate, remains on life support at Roosevelt hospital. News from New York and Stockholm details Soviet agents, citizen defections, and investigations as former New Deal officials face a House committee inquiry.
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Oksanaenkina
Roosevelt Hospital
New York
Victor Kravchenko
A Ets
Mikhail Samarine
New Jersey
Stockholm
Lydia Marcelle
New Deal
House Un-American Tvities Committee
Washington
United States
Diplomat Recall Deepens Cold War Tensions
The United States demanded the recall of a Soviet diplomat from the Soviet Consulate in New York for the first time, signaling a significant diplomatic rift. The incident marked a rare instance of U S authorities challenging Soviet diplomatic personnel and raised questions about foreign policy and security during the era.
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