Trains Crash Near Jersey Shore Sheds One Life
Two Central Railroad of New Jersey trains collided at West Elh Street Station in Bayonne killing a fireman and injuring 79 passengers. The Freehold express telescoped into the Barnegat express as weekend crowds rode toward the Jersey shore. Robert Henderson of Wilkes Barre, Pa., fireman on the Freehold train, died when his locomotive and tender overturned.
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Landing Craft Safe After Jamaica Harbor Sighting
In Kingston Jamaica three navy landing craft with about 135 men aboard were reported safe in Kingston harbor. They had sailed from Panama on July 2 bound for New Orleans and vanished prompting an air and sea search before a message via the U S consul general and Navy Department confirmed all vessels and crew were safe.
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Eighth Naval District
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Truman Heads to Kansas City for Primary Endorsement Clash
President Truman flew to Missouri to observe the Kansas City Democratic congressional primary where his backing of Enos Ax tells, against Representative Roger C. Slaughter in the Fifth district, heightened a local feud into a national issue.
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Truman
Missouri
Kansas City
Enos Axtell
Roger C. Slaughter
Fear of Epidemic In Japan Quieted
Tokyo August 3. U S army authorities said fears of an infantile paralysis outbreak among occupation personnel have been quieted. Six men with the disease remain in Tokyo Army Hospital, scattered among distant parts of the Orient, and officials emphasized there is no spread or imminent danger.
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Solons Head for Political Battles
Washington Aug 3 Lawmakers headed home as the 79th congress adjourned for the November elections with most hoping to return for the 80th. Senate votes set the stage for post session battles, while key measures including an enlist ed men's furlough pay bill and social security payroll tax freeze were left for the White House and new sessions.
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Bread Prices and Items Rise nationwide under OPA rules
Washington reports price ceilings lifted on bread bakery goods and cereals with planned increases on coffee canned corn peas and tomatoes. OPA ordered retail hikes on loaves larger loaves rolls cookies crackers and biscuits while flour cereals macaroni and noodles saw modest boosts. A later ruling exempts corned beef hash stews tamales and chili con carne from ceilings through at least August 20 due to meat content and subsidy concerns.
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OPA
Rocky Mountains
Merry-Go-Round Goes Wild Injuring Seven in Mount Vernon
A carnival merry-go-round at Mount Vernon ran out of control injuring seven people including five children and two workers. Witnesses report the ride reached about 60 miles per hour before being halted after around ten minutes. one worker suffered a brain concussion and others had minor bruises.
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Bakers Weigh One Cent Per Ton Increase Question
San Antonio bakers remained unsure Saturday whether to apply the one cent per ton increase to bread as authorized by the OPA. Several firms said they had not received official notification while others claimed they knew of it but had nothing for publication.
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Polio Ban Enforced for Minneapolis Children
Minneapolis officials order all children under 15 to avoid public gatherings as infantile paralysis deaths rise to 25 in the Twin Cities since January 1. The health edict covers Minneapolis and St Paul amid the outbreak. Meanwhile in Waco, Dr Homer P Rainey plans a gubernatorial speech at 8 p.m. tonight on the courthouse lawn.
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Twin Cities
St. Paul
Death Threats and Bomb Attacks Reported in War News
Bomb raid on Yenan by seven Chinese planes targets capital where Gen. Chou En Lai meets with George C. Marshall. Casualties unconfirmed, defense minimal per Communist spokesmen. In Paris, Molotov wins backing to rotate chairmanship of the peace conference among Big Five with Byrnes supporting the plan. Byrnes signals stance on voting rules as delegates demand progress on stalled talks.
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Council of Foreign Ministers
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Molotov
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George Bidault
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Foreign Ministers Council
Herbert V. Evatt
32 Rescued From Burned Ship in Haifa Harbor
Rescue squads saved 32 survivors in Haifa harbor after the British tanker Empire Cross burned from an explosion last night. Casualties were believed to be 10 or 12, mainly British merchant navy officers.
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Empire Cross
Missing B 17 bomber with nine officers found unavailable
Manila reports a B 17 bomber carrying nine officers and three enlisted men is missing since July 25 on a flight from Manila to Okinawa. An extensive search is under way as the army assesses the incident and possible recovery efforts.
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Okinawa
Moscow Radio Warns Of US Military Caste Emergence
London dispatch reports a Moscow radio broadcast claiming the United States is establishing a military caste to exert control over government policy and atomic energy. It denounces production of the atomic bomb for offensive aims and questions postwar world leadership, noting protests by scientists and a new civilian atomic energy commission.
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Probers Recess Will Hunt Francis War Panel
The senate war investigating committee paused hearings today amid a broad recess for Congress. It warned it remains exposed to wartime fraud and dishonesty by public officials. The panel plans public sessions only for emergencies, while probing the paper munitions empire linked to Garsson and May.
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Crew Dies as B-25 Crashes Near Long Reach Airfield
A Long Reach California B 25 bomber en route from Albuquerque New Mexico to Long Beach Army Airfield crashed in overcast conditions three miles southeast of the field. Five or six aboard were killed and no survivors were found. Army spokesmen withheld identities pending notify of relatives.
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City Marks 450 Years Anniversary Opening
Ciudad Trujillo marked five days of celebration for the city ten fiftieth anniversary with special ceremonies at the cathedral where Christopher Columbus is buried. The event highlighted the oldest city in the new world with historic ties to Columbus.
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Christopher Columbus
Secret Service Arrest Threat Against President Revealed
Washington Aug 3 The U S secret service disclosed the arrest and confinement of a man charged with threatening President Truman s life Acting chief James J Maloney said the threat was in written form and the suspect was apprehended within the last three months The man s identity and details remain withheld pending possible indictment The incident outside Washington prompted security measures for Trumans travels The officer described the man as an alleged self proclaimed executioner with a long criminal record and past mental hospitalizations
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Truman
James J. Maloney
Maloney
Triman
Gypsy Swindle Strikes Woman During Palm Reading
Mrs. Eddie Duegerin of 2029 East Com aneree shrvel reported to police Saturday that a palm reader, described as a widow, knocked at her door and blessed her money. While the blessing continued, the woman vanished with $125, three dresses and a $50 watch, leaving Mrs. Duegerin puzzled.
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East
Comaneree Shrvel
Luxembourg Plotters Nabbed in Government Overthrow Plot
Luxembourg officials report Alvert Winghert a noted resistance leader and Lieutenants Kneps and Winter in custody after police foil a planned coup by about six persons to seize power by force. The arrests reflect heightened tensions in the grand duchy as authorities pursue conspirators.
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Alvert Winghert
Jeader
Grand Duchy
Winghert
Kneps
Winter
Boiler Fire at Apache Packing Plant Damages Site
A overheated boiler sparked a fire at the Apache Packing company plant located at 150% Tampico street. The blaze caused about $150 in damage and was reported Saturday.
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Apache Packing Company
Tampico Street
Chinese Navy Gift Shins Smuggling Scandal Rocks Nanking
Shanghai dispatches report eight gift warships smuggled contraband into Nanking. Commander Be Tsun and two officers are dismissed or under arrest for smuggling. Officers allegedly shared four cars, watches, pens, cigarettes, and other goods, each with 45 cases. The fleet included two destroyer-escorts, four mine sweepers, and two submarines.
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United States
Nanking
Be |Tsun
China
Weekend Forecast With Clear Highs Near 98
Partly cloudy Saturday afternoon and night with Sunday follow up. High near 98, low around 72. Friday’s low about 75. Forecast notes minor phrasing corruption in original text. summary reflects the readable elements only.
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