Russians Promise to Free 2 Americans in Germany
US and Austrian authorities report the Russians pledged to release two American youths in Germany tomorrow. Warren Oelsner 21 of Oyster Bay NY and Peter Sellers 19 of Radnor PA will be turned over to Oelsner’s father in Hamburg. They were held in the Soviet Zone since July 30. The Russians also held two other Americans in Austria with undisclosed charges and offered political asylum to them if they chose to stay in the Soviet Zone. Additional soldiers believed in Soviet custody include Recruit Porter Pontifilio and Carl Rhumke, plus one unidentified man who disappeared.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Austria
United States
U. S
John K. McCloy
Warren Oelsner
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Peter Sellers
Radnor
Oelsner
Hamburg
Enns River
Danube
Linz
Porter Pontifilio
Cleveland
Ohio
Carl Rhumke
Grass Valley
Calif
Weather Hints of Showers as Arizona Sees Varying Rain
The Associated Press reports Nogales and Nogales area flooded mildly after a heavy rain. Minor street flooding occurred on International Street and near the Cudahy plant in Phoenix. Winslow had thunderstorms and 16 inches of rain in 24 hours while others like Horseshoe, Bartlett, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Tucson saw light moisture. The main storm stayed off California coast, with light showers forecast through Sunday and unsettled conditions ahead. Phoenix high reached 98 with 74 overnight. Gran Canyon was cloudy with 66 to 54.
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Nogales
Arizona-Mexico
Associated Press
International Street
Cudahy Plant
Phoenix
van Buren Street
Winslow
Horseshoe
Bartlett
Flagstaff
Prescott
Tucson
Gila Bend
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Santa Barbara
United States Weather Bureau
Czech Official Flees On Foot From Prague to Germany
Vladimir Kobylka, director of the Czech president’s chancellery Technical Department, and his wife fled Prague and turned themselves in to German border police at Waldsassen on Sept 20, then were handed to American authorities for questioning.
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Tirschenreuth
Germany
Prague
Vladimir Kobylka
Klement Gottwald
Waldsassen
West pocket views and Florida welcome stations cross borders
A lighthearted look at Third Avenue as a usable street with no 15 MPH school zones contrasts with other through streets. Florida will greet winter visitors with a border station offering travel guides, hostesses, and free citrus juice while Arizona visitors still receive Florida juice from the can. Quotes from Abe Martin provide humor.
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Third Avenue
Moreland
Wilshire Boulevard
Seventh St
Florida
Georgia-Florida
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Highway Department
Arizona
Burning Train Fire Wounds 140 In Japan
In Osaka on September 27 a train fire at Korien station between Osaka and Kobe injured 140 people and trapped many in the burning car. About 40 taken to hospitals with severe burns after a short circuit triggered the blaze as the train slowed to stop. One passenger likened the scene to an explosion while passengers broke windows to escape.
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Osaka
Japan
Korien
Kobe
Mother of Quadruplets Dies. One Survives in Chicago
A 33 year old mother died in childbirth at Holy Cross Hospital after giving birth to quadruplets. Of the four, one infant lived briefly, one died shortly after birth, another was stillborn, and the surviving girl was described as in pretty good condition by hospital attendants. The physician said the babies appeared premature.
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Chicago
Holy Cross Hospital
Plane Crashes Reported Near Mexico City Volcano
A Mexican peon sighted a large plane crash into Popocatepetl volcano, 45 miles southeast of Mexico City. Rescue teams searched for survivors as authorities cited an overdue Pan American Airways plane from Tapachula to Mexico City with 13 aboard. In a separate report, a B-29 crashed near Talihina Oklahoma on a routine training flight, nine bodies recovered, rest missing, likely due to engine failure. Additional Allied and airbase incidents in England and Guam are noted with casualty lists and ongoing investigations.
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Pan American Airways
Tapachula
Guatemala
Mexico City
Smokey Hill Air Force Base
Salina
Kan
Talahina
Okla
England
Bomber Command
Staythorpe
RAF
North Guam Air Force Base
Senators Quiz Minton On Supreme Court Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5 to 4 to invite Judge Sherman Minton for private questioning on his Supreme Court nomination. Acting Chairman Kilgore said Senator Ferguson moved for the appearance, seconded by Senator Donnell, as President Truman’s nominee seeks to succeed Justice Rutledge. Minton, 59, of the Seventh Circuit, was tied to Roosevelt’s age-based court-packing proposal from 1937, which foes labeled an attempt to pack the court.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sherman Minton
Supreme Court
Harley M. Kilgore
West Virginia
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Minton
Forrest Donnell
Missouri
Truman
Wiley Rutledge
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Indiana
Roosevelt
Ferguson
Phoenix council backs five million federal housing project
The Phoenix City Council approved a housing survey request for a five million dollar federal project after strong objections from several local realtors. Udall defended his stance denying pullout rumors, while councilman Imler criticized the mayor for public remarks and costly council time.
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Phoenix
California
Udall
Phoenix Housing Authority
Council
Mexican national posted bail after citizen misrepresentation charge
Francisco Lopez-Cibrian, about 25, a Mexican national, faced charges of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship. He was released on a $500 bond posted through C. B. Wilson, United States commissioner.
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Francisco Lopez-Cibrian
United States
C. B. Wilson
Endurance Fliers Push Toward World Record
In Yuma on September 27 the City of Yuma aircraft completed 808 hours aloft at 11 15 am during an endurance attempt by two Yuma pilots. Ground to air refueling provided gasoline and food as they report all systems normal and race to reach 1 008 total hours to tie the world record.
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Yuma
Suit Filed for $90,000 Damages in Battery Case
Mrs. Frances Molisar of Altoma Park and her husband Frank sue Dr. James C. Chapman of 2602 East Osborn Road in Maricopa County Superior Court for battery alleged Sept 9 seeking $90,000 in damages.
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Frances Molisar
Altona Park
Frank Molisar
Maricopa County
James C. Chapman
East Osborn Road
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