Atlantic Pact Goes Into Force At White House Ceremony
The 12 nation Atlantic pact binding North America and Western Europe becomes active after President Truman signs a proclamation. French ambassador Henri Bonnet deposits France’s ratification as officials plan the first Atlantic Alliance Council in Washington next month.
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Washington
North America
Western Europe
Truman
White House
Mr. Truman
North Atlantic
Oval Office
Henri Bonnet
Bonnet
State Department
Council of the Atlantic Alliance
Italy
Portugal
Denmark
Randolph Monroe Road Resurfacing Contract Awarded
The Thompson Asphalt Co. of Madison wins a $323 145 52 highway resurfacing job in Randolph and Monroe counties. The project covers 9.3 miles of 22 foot resurfacing between Red Wood Evansville and patching from Red Bud to Waterloo and Evansville to Chester with extensive material and work specifications.
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Thompson Asphalt Co
Madison
Randolph
Monroe
Red Wood
Evansville
Red Bud
Waterloo
Chester
SBI
France Mourns for 82 Lost in Forest Fires
Bordeaux observes national mourning for 82 dead in pine forest fires that ravaged the region. Flags fly at half mast as authorities report fires under control and entertainment venues close across France. Fifth liberation anniversary festivities are postponed to the weekend.
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Bordeaux
France
Here
W C T U Signal Editor Resigns for California Post
Susan Shaffer Dibelke resigns as managing editor of the Uni Signal the official organ of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union effective Sept 1. She will be women’s editor of the Compton Journal in Compton California a University of Illinois journalism alumna.
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Chicago
Susan Shaffer Dibelke
Uni Signal
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Lady in Black Keeps Valentino Rendezvous at Crypt
Hollywood August 24 The Lady in Black marked the 23rd anniversary of Rudolph Valentino's death by visiting his crypt at Hollywood cemetery. Dura Flame arrived in a chauffeured car and laid red roses on the marble slab as dozens of visitors gathered at the site.
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Hollywood
Rudolph Valentino
Hollywood Cemetery
Democrats Oust States Rights Members. Thurmond Tops Purge
The Democratic national committee ousted States Rights members from Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and South Carolina. William M. Boyle Jr. elected national chairman replacing Sen. J. Howard McGrath. Gov. Strom Thurmond’s name was removed from the rolls and Sen. Burnet Maybank of South Carolina was approved in his place. Voices argued as credentials committee debated Wright Morrow. States Rights leaders warned of further fights. others accepted the committee’s authority.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
States Rights
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
William M. Boyle, Jr
J. Howard McGrath
D-R.l
Wright Morrow
Texas
National Committee
Truman
Governor Thurmond
William H. Talbot
J. B. Snider
States’ Rights
Bus Crash Wounds Six on Greyhound Near South Bend
A Greyhound bus stopped to discharge a passenger when a truck slammed into its rear three miles west of South Bend Indiana. Six passengers were injured none seriously. Police investigated the collision and emergency crews treated the injured at the scene.
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South Bend
Ind
Greyhound
Here
Weather Summary for Fair Tonight and Thursday
Fair conditions continue tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Low around 55 to 60 tonight. High Thursday near 87 to 90. Tuesday temperatures show a low of 51 at 7 am and 65 at noon, high 88 at 1 pm, 84 at 6 pm, with humidity 63 percent at 8 am. Precipitation from yesterday to 7 am today totals 0. Sunrise 5 18 am, sunset 6 46 pm. Crab Orchard Lake three inches below spillway on Sunday, Little Grassy Lake 14 feet below spillway on Sunday. Mississippi River at Grand Tower no reading available. Additional weather on page 11.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Little Grassy Lake
Mississippi River
Grand Tower
Local Page Teases Busy Index of News and Society
The day’s national page one leads with top stories while local page three covers city happenings. Editorials on page four and society news on page five outline community concerns and events.
Legion Head War II Yet May Be Next
Philadelphia plans host for the American Legion's 31st annual convention as four of six national commander candidates are World War II veterans. Campaigns opened for the Sept. 1 election with front runners including James F. Green of Omaha and George M. Craig of Brazil Indiana.
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American Legion
Legion
James F. Green
Omaha
Neb
Green
Perry Brown
Beaumont
Texas
George M. Craig
Brazil
Ind
Erle Cocke, Jr
Geogia
Donald R. Wilson
Louis Johnson
Clarksburg
W. Va
State Police Merit Board Appointed in Illinois
Governor Stevenson names three appointees to the reorganized state police merit board. David Cummins of Peoria, Henry Gardner of Chicago, and Dr. Charles Knier, University of Illinois staff, will oversee promotions and appointments. After January 1950 no officer can be demoted or removed without a hearing.
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Stevenson
David H. Cumminsy
Peoria Democrat
Henry A. Gardner
Chicago Republican
Charles Knier
University of Illinois
State Police Merit Board
Hope Fades for Boy Lost in Minnesota Wilderness
Three year old Larry Coleman remains missing after four days as 300 Minnesota National Guardsmen search a swampy northern forest. Lt. Col. William Johnson said no trace by day’s end means he may never be found. Larry disappeared Saturday while hunting pine cones on his grandparents’ farm with siblings.
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Minnesota National Guardsmen
Larry Coleman
William Johnson
Larry
C-47 Crashes on Takeoff in Guam. Nine Escape Injuries
An air force C-47 crashed and burned on takeoff from Guam. The twin engined transport had six crew and three passengers aboard. all nine men escaped unharmed as the left engine failed during departure.
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Guam
Two Ipswich Boys Land 700-Pound Tuna
Ipswich Massachusetts August 2 700 pound tuna caught by Peter Tyler 15 and Ellis Hodgkins 14 using a borrowed line and 15 cents worth of mackerel. The 15 foot outboard boat nearly couldn’t haul the giant. An adult fisherman aided hauling the fish ashore making it the season’s largest catch at Ipswich.
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Ipswich
Mass
Peter Tyler
Ellis Hodgkins
Niece's Slayer Dies After Confessed Assault Fatality
In Detroit on Aug 2 an eight nine year old girl Barbara Jean Aberl was found strangled in a marsh near a mill pond. The uncle Arthur Mayer 30 allegedly harmed her to prevent disclosure of sexual advances and left a note before a self inflicted injury. Mayer was found in a nearby woods by Boy Scouts aiding the search. The case includes a rough map Mayer drew guiding investigators to the girl.
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Barbara Jean Aberl
Here
Arthur Mayer
Mayer
Auto Workers Reach Record Weekly Earnings in July
Government data show auto industry workers earned an average 68.90 for a 40.2 hour week in mid July. Labor statistics note continued high production kept hours up while other durable goods industries cut hours. Nationally, about 12 million factory workers averaged 53.66 weekly in mid July, down from 53.68 in mid June.
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Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Eden Pleads End to U S Britain Bickering
Anthony Eden urged an end to bickering between the United States and Britain at a Welsh meeting. He stressed the close ties of the commonwealth and the United States and warned that hostile name calling harms all and benefits Moscow.
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Anthony Eden
United States
Britain
British Commonwealth
Moscow
Music critic Herman Dervies dies at 90
Chicago historian and music critic Herman Dervies died at his home at age 90. He spent over 30 years with the Chicago Herald American before retiring, leaving a lasting imprint on local arts journalism.
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Chicago
Herman Dervies
Chicago Herald American
Defense Secretary trims civilian staff across services
Secretary Louis Johnson announced 135000 civilian layoffs to cut military spending. Navy loses 76000, Army 41000, Air Force 18000, with 50 installations closed and 12173 reserve officers moved to inactive status. Savings projected at 200 million in the current year and 500 million annually thereafter. Johnson warned districts will feel the impact and no plan to replace with military personnel.
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Washington
Louis Johnson
Armed Services
Navy
Army
Air Force
Johnson
House votes for 25 day holiday starting Friday
The House approved a 25 day recess by voice vote with few negative voices. The break runs from Friday until noon September 21 and now goes to the Senate for approval before the House can begin vacation. The Senate is not planning a recess but is expected to approve promptly.
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Washington
House
Senate
West Frankfort Girls Lose in State Softball Final
The Wet Frankfort AN Star Girls were edged 2 1 by Peoria in the state AAU softball semifinals at Havanna. Peoria, defending champion for ten years, advances. West Frankfort to play Carbondale men tonight at Carbondale Community High in a double header for Teen Town.
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W. Frankfort
Frankfort
Peoria
Havanna
West Frankfort
Carbondale
Carbondale Community High School
One-Legged ex RAF Vet Tortured by Stepfather Seized by Legion
Montesano Wash Aug 24 A one legged Air Force veteran Henry Chum 29 rescued by American Legion members told Sheriff Mike Kilgore his stepfather Frank W Chase 52 held him captive for 18 months tortured him daily and forced him to surrender his pension and insurance. Chase faces second degree assault charges as deputies investigate.
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Montesano
Wash
Air Force
American Legion
Henry Chum
Frank W. Chase
Chum
Mike Kilgore
Chase
New Guinea
Orville Peebles
Coal Talks Recessed as Negotiations Pause
White Sulphur Springs W Va August 24 UP The soft coal industry recessed wage talks with John L Lewis until September 15 after two days with no contract progress. Harvey Cartwright chair of the joint wage conference said no progress. Operators and union reps meet September 1 in White Sulphur Springs. Southern coal producers association talks at Bluefield W Va recessed until September 14.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
John L. Lewis
Harvey Cartwright
Northern and Western
Union
Southern Coal Producers Association
Bluefield
Admiral Worth Confesses Writing B36 Document
Cedric R. Worth, special assistant to the undersecretary of the navy, testified before the House armed services committee that he wrote the mysterious B-36 document. He stated flatly I wrote it as the writer named by Chairman Vinson amid pressure from counsel. Worth said the memo discussed national defense and criticized propaganda he believed misled defenses, noting Navy Air and Army disagreements over bomber strategies.
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Washington
Cedric R. Worth
Navy
Worth
Carl Vonson
Dga
House Armed Services Committee
Joseph B. Keenan
Vinson
Congressman Deane
Deane
Congress
North Carolina
Air Force
Nabash County Hospital Begins Construction
Ground-breaking ceremonies mark the start of a $992,000 general hospital for Wabash county. Honor guests Mr and Mrs Clin Courter donated the site. Bonds were issued last January, the first in Wabash county since 1881.
Illinois Reports 44 New Polio Cases in State
The Illinois Health department reported 44 new infantile paralysis cases today, lifting the year total to 1,380 with 99 deaths. Cases came from 23 counties including DuPage Champaign Carroll Knox Peoria and Whiteside with two each. Centralia saw its first case in nine days, bringing city total to 53 and county total to 105.
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Illinois
Springfield
State Health Department
Department
DuPage
Champaign
Carroll
Knox
Peoria
Whiteside
Centralia
Police Group Favors Horror Comics Ban
Nationally organized police urge outlawing horror and lurid comics. The Fraternal Order of Police reaffirmed a 1947 stance that such comics fuel juvenile crime at its national conference in Lexington. Chief Chris H. Keisling of Carnegie Pennsylvania introduced the resolution as the conference runs through Friday.
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Lexington
Fraternal
Order of Police
Chris H. Keisling
Carnegie, Pa
General Feldman Denies Lobbying on Capitol Hill
Senate investigators pressed Maj. Gen. Heria Feldman over a diary excerpt alleging he asked James Hut to contact Congress about retirement legislation for officers. Feldman admitted talking with Hunt but denied seeking any contacts, while noting he provided non confidential buying plans information. The probe also covers Verley perfume agents using military plane space and six gifts of home freezers to Vaughan and others, with questions about who arranged flights and the link to the gifts.
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Senate
Ia Feldman
James V. Hut
Feldman
Hunt
Congress
Capitol Hill
Army
Joseph McCarthy
R-Wis
Mr. Hunt
O. A
Karl E. Mundt
R-S.d
Mundt
Air Transport Command
Verney Company
Harry H. Vaughan
Vaughan
President Truman
Mrs
Truman
White House
Independence, Mo
John Maragon
Harry Hoffman
Verley
Paris
Maragon
Ean A.T.C
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