House Republicans Push Anti Inflation Measure In Congress
The House approved a GOP anti inflation bill by 264 to 97, seeking to restore wartime installment buying controls and tighten bank credit while rejecting Truman’s call for price controls and excess profits tax. The move sparked intra party splits as Senate action shifted to Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing plans and President Truman urged adjournment to address rising living costs.
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G.O.P
House
Rin
Senate
Congress
Senate Banking Committee
McCarthy
Truman
Taft
Kohio
Mearthy
House Committee
Ohio
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
FCC Rules Target Radio Giveaways as Lotteries
FCC公布新规禁止任何以抽奖或机会为基础的广播赠奖节目 包含现金财物等奖品 规则将覆盖 AM FM 及电视节目 并允许各方在9月10日前提交意见 同时公示 WARL 电台1947年“ Dollars for Answers ”节目被认定违反条款的裁定 该案需举行口头辩论以作最终决定
Western allies push West German government plans this fall
British foreign office said plans for a West German government would proceed this fall amid Berlin crisis talks. Reported Russian demand for storage of the plan sparked speculation for a broader four power settlement in Europe. Bevin met US and French ambassadors as Spaak prepares London visit.
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Arthur Gavshon
London
Foreign Office
Berlin
Europe
Stalin
U. S
Walter B. Smith
Yves Chataigneau
Frank Roberts
Belgium
Paul-Henri Spaak
Bevin
Britain
United States
France
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Moscow
Germany
Russia
London Evening Standard
Molotov
Lewis Douglas
Rene Massigli
Seek injunction to halt pickets at plant
Oil City report says Judge Lee A. McCracken will hear a request for a permanent injunction to limit picketing at the National Transit Pump and Machine Co. plant. A temporary order allows four pickets per entrance as the 650-employee firm faces a two week strike by about 325 members of IAM Local 603 led by Lawrence Grubbs.
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Oil City
National Transit Pump & Machine Co
Lee A. McCracken
Franklin
International Association of Machinists
Lawrence A. Grubbs
NLRB
Berlin Red Blockade Eases While Moscow Talks Continue
Berlin authorities report a slight relaxation of the Russian blockade as four power diplomacy moves from Moscow loom. A rift grows in Berlin's Communist ranks over the blockade with SED youth condemning it as a crime against humanity. Westward, road blocks near Luxenberg appear amid reports of shortages and hunger protests in the Russian zone and boiler repair parts delays causing accidents and deaths.
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Moscow
Socialist Unity Party
SED
Foreign Legion
Stalin
London
Paul-Henri Spaak
Belgium
Luxenberg
Tagesspigel
Germany
Bedford Diamond Jubilee Pictured for Life Magazine Feature
Bedford’s 75th anniversary fair runs August 6 to 14 with a national Life Magazine photo spread planned for opening night. The feature focuses on Joe Chitwood and the World Champion Auto Daredevils, highlighting the thrill show as the fair’s centerpiece and aiming to showcase county fairs nationwide.
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Bedford
Fair Management
LIFE
Joe Chitwood
Bedford Fair
America
Mitchell Arrested on Desertion and Non Support Charges
Harvey G. Mitchell aged 29 of Boswell was arrested on desertion and non support charges Thursday. He is slated for a hearing before Squire H. S. Whipperman on Friday.
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Mitchell
Harvey G. Mitchell
Boswell
Squire H. S. Whipperman
Collision of Two Planes Kills 11 Near Hollywood Florida
A navy R4D plane and a Stearman trainer collided near Perry Field Florida killing 11 people. The Stearman pilots bailed out unharmed. weather was clear at about 6 p.m. local time. Names and numbers aboard the navy craft were not released pending next of kin notices.
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Fla
Navy
Stearman
Florida Highway Patrol
MacArthur Dairy
Perry Field
Hollywood, Fla
Tommy Poe
Instrucor
Ovine the Stearman
John Hackett
Ralph C. McGinley
Naval Air Station
J. H. Butts
Butts
Lloyd Collier Released From Jail On Bond
Lloyd Collier father of two year old Donald Collier was released on bond from county jail Thursday. He and brother Lewis Collier were charged with automobile theft on July 21. both signed statements. Lewis remains jailed on the other charge. Sheriff Hare said the family will stay at the mountain cabin during the investigation and will not return to Rural Ridge.
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Lloyd Collier
Donald Collier
Collier
Lewis Collier
Lewis
Karl I. Hare
Lloyd
Tarentum
Community sewing party for Somerset girls
A community sewing event will be held Friday morning at Calvary Methodist Church. People may bring dolls or materials for the European children doll collection between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at the church.
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Somerset
Calvery Methodist Church
Truman calls spy hearings red herring at press conference
President Truman denounces the congressional inquiry into a Washington Communist spy ring as a red herring that harms cleared individuals and blocks anti inflation measures. He vows not to reveal loyalty or confidential FBI records, and defends protecting Remington's employment file from Senate requests. The remarks followed an inquiry about the spy scare.
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INS
Truman
Republican Congress
Congress
Remington
Senate
William Remington
Commerce de
Partment
Mr. Truman
FBI
Congressional
Haseen
Bishop narrowly escapes murder as youth is killed in home
Bishop Raymond A. Heron of the Massachusetts Episcopal diocese came home to a kitchen holdup and a gunshot aimed at him. Paul Zaika, 17, was found dead in the bishop's cellar from shotgun wounds. A car chase ensued ending with the arrest of a man after a high speed pursuit through Providence streets. Police said Frederick Spike, a Charlestown man and former inmate, was being sought.
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Bolton
Mass
Raymond A. Heron
Massachusetts Episcopal Diocese
Paul Zaika
Bishop Heron
Zaika
Heron
Paul Zayka
Zayka
Providence
John F. Merney
Massachusetts
Merney
East Side
Frederick Spike
Charlestown
Boston
Concorn Reformatory
Subpoena Issued for J. V. Peters in Un-American Probe
Washington reports say a congressional subpoena was served on J. V. Peters, alleged head of the U S underground during the war, sought by the House Un American Activities Committee. Rep Mundt noted Peters has eluded capture for years, with renewed efforts aided by immigration chief Watson B Miller. Whittaker Chambers calls Peters the leader of the underground. Currie may testify if requested.
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Raymond Wilcover
Washington
INS
J. V. Peters
U. S
Peters
House un-American Activities Committee
Rep. Mundt
R-Sd
Watson B. Miller
Red Underground
United States
Whittaker Chambers
Communist Party
Chambers
Mundt
Lauchlin Currie
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Earth Slide Fatal to Workman in Bedford Digging Trench
A trench digger on an AT&T crew between Bedford and Everett died in an earth slide. G. Paul Fink, 25, of Riddlesburg, was killed by a broken neck and suffocation while laying a new east-west television cable.
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Bedford
FILL Loaded on Trucks or Delivered Phone 212 W
A terse classified-style line notes options for delivery of a fill or load, with a contact phone 212 W and reference to trucks. The fragment indicates a choice between loading on trucks or delivery by phone.
Uranium Shipments To Russia Reported By House Panel
The House un American Activities Committee heard that two shipments of uranium compound for atom bomb materials were sent to Russia in 1943 after pressure from Russian agents. Rep. McDowell said the disclosures, while Rep. Mundt suggested a Communist spy ring may be active in Washington. Alger Hiss testified denying Communist membership and asserted he had never followed the party line. He noted John Foster Dulles urged him to lead the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The day ended with Hiss maintaining his denials.
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Washington
INS
House un-American Activities Committee
Russia
Rep. McDowell
R-Pa
United States
Mundt
R-Sd
McDowell
Rep. Rankin
Dmiss
Alger Hiss
State Department
Communist Party
Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
John Foste- Dulles
GOP
Dewey
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Somerset Weather Reported Daily Summary
Temperature for 24 hours ending 5 30 p m Thursday maximum 68 minimum 57. Weather observer David Grove reports figures for Somerset with prior year comparison showing similar ranges.
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Somerset Weather
David Grove
U. S. Weather Observer
MAXUM
Maryland and Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Summary
Maryland holds fair and cool conditions with lower humidity on Friday. Saturday stays fair and warmer in the afternoon. Eastern Pennsylvania reports partly cloudy and cool with lower humidity then Saturday becomes fair and a bit warmer in the afternoon. Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia are partly cloudy and not as cool Friday then Saturday turns fair and warmer in the afternoon.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Weather snapshot shows temperatures across U S cities
The Weather Bureau lists Thursday August 5 temperatures with highs and lows for Chicago Cleveland New York Philadelphia Washington and other locations. Readings include Chicago around 65/55, New York near 69/76, Philadelphia about 67/56, Washington 79/65, with additional values for Cleveland 71/59 and other cities.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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Washington Wen
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