Mother and Baby Burned by Fudge Accident
A young mother and her two month old daughter were treated at St Josephs Hospital after the mother tripped against a stove spilling hot fudge on them. The baby Mary Nelson was admitted with second degree burns on the lower back and right thigh. The mother Kathryn Nelson of 2629 Gibson Lane was released after treatment for burns on the right arm hand and left ankle.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mary Nelson
Kathryn Nelson
Gibson Lane
Garage Workers Strike in Quebec City
A strike by 122 garage workers crippled Quebec City, population about 200,000, as of September 9 reports. The stoppage halted repairs and disrupted daily traffic and transportation services. Local authorities and union leaders engaged in talks to resume work.
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Quebec
Economic Phase of Race Problem Cited
Denver editor Palmer Hoyt told National Urban League delegates that economic discrimination blocks racial prejudice elimination. He argued solving economic issues would largely address political and social bias, noting postwar gains and the potential for a large market if African Americans reach economic parity. Hoyt warned social discrimination remains toughest to overturn.
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Denver
INS
Palmer Hoyt
The
Denver Post
National Urban League
Hoyt
Urban League
New York City
Fleeing Rebels Captured Near Border by Bolivian Police
In Tupiza police reported a large number of rightist rebels were captured while fleeing toward Argentina. The prisoners, seized at a mining center 30 miles from the Argentine border, were found with a large number of automatic weapons.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Tupiza
Argentina
Brace Shop Assists Crippled
A personal tragedy from a streetcar accident inspired a local manufacturer of artificial limbs and orthopedic appliances. Seven workers produce more than 100 artificial legs and nearly 100 arms yearly, using hickory wood and handling braces, trusses, arch supports, and other prosthetics in a shop that grosses about $60,000 annually. The business has operated about 19 years with an investment of $30,000 to $40,000.
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Aunger
Truman Denies Youth On Way To Well
President Truman rejects claims that the younger generation is on its way to ruin. He spoke to a committee planning the Mid Century White House Conference on Children and Youth, urging responsibility and noting worldwide peace as a goal. He advocated improved health, mental attitude, and education for youth, and discussed federal aid to education.
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Truman
Washington
White House
Air Officers Dead In Plane Wreck Near Warren
The bodies of Pittsburgh district Air Force Officers Lt. Joseph R. Walker Jr. and Capt. William R. Parker were found in a wrecked plane atop a hill near Warren after disappearing August 26. An 18 year old boy spotted the wreck, and state police spent about five hours locating the bodies. Walker, 27, from Homeville, and Parker, 33, from Sheridan, were identified by authorities.
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Warren
Pittsburgh District Air Force
Joseph R. Walker
Homeville
William R. Parker
Sheridan
William Streich, Jr
Clarendon
Envoy Resigns Argentine Job
The White House announced James Bruce resigns as United States ambassador to Argentina effective Sept 1. President Truman said he will name Stanton Griffis to succeed Bruce, with officials noting Griffin’s nomination was a slip of the tongue and Bruce’s resignation awaits formal Argentine acceptance.
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Plutarch
Pericles
United States
Washington
INS
White House
James Bruce
Argentina
Truman
Stanton Griffis
Egypt
Bruce
Buenos Aires
Charles G. Ross
Griffis
U. S
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Etter
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Aanger
Arizona Brace Shop
East van Buren Street
East Pierce
Billy Hekig
Riegel
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Phoenix Onan Linoleum Co
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Adams
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