Mystery Strangling of Chinese Laundrymen Shocks New York
A New York couple, Bes Bussey and Shirley Hart, faced police as a Chinese laundryman strangling case drew out new details. Evidence presented by Sir larnley Shawcross, via an affidavit by Walter Pohl, tied old Nazi-era valuables and Reichsbank vaults to a broader crime ring. The story unfolds amid fogbound harbor scenes and a failed bank robbery backdrop.
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Bes Bussey
Shirley Hart
Buffalo
New York
Refchsbank
Larnley Shawcross
Walter Pohl
Kiermany
ietaMdavil
Funk
Nation Faces Atomic Power Shakeup and Post Turmoil
Gen Groves threatens to quit his post as head of the Manhattan Project amid moves to place atomic energy under a civilian board. Washington sources say a policy shift may follow passage of legislation turning control to civilians. In other news surplus cloth releases promise 1 million uniforms, with discount sales anticipated. Representative Andrew May is reported confined to bed after a general collapse per his physician.
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Lester
Genves
Manhattan Project
Truning
Washington
May
Prestonburg
Andrew J. May
Jehn Ared
Chateman
Mays
Bir
Clemency Plea Sought in Murder Case From Boston
State Attorney Clarence A. Barnes reports to the governor on a clemency plea for June Faxon Jr of Binsfeld Maps. The case involves the murder of his infant son. Barnes recommends commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment after a conference with State Coroner Commissioner J Paul Doyle.
Obscure list of deaths and disjointed notices in Philadelphia area
A garbled obituary fragment lists several individuals with ages and roles, including a former vice president and a college football official, along with stray references to Polish figures, a New York dinner, and unrelated local institutions. The text is severely fragmented and contains many unclear names and places.
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Sohn L. Fiester
National Association of County Olivers
New York
Sale County Offivers' Association
Elpore
Pabelele K. Reagan
Ollica
Steelton
Puc
Keepey Matnszewsk
Dlglomat
Philadeleina Css David
Count Coates
Mistry
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Elu
Tank
Philadelphia
Belor
Altec de Munchade
Vercauelan
United State
Milan
Waririton
Deranged Marine Kills Sentry and Policeman
A deranged American Marine fatally shoots a Marine sentry and a Chinese military policeman in Tianjin streets before being killed. The incident, announced by Marine Corps headquarters, leaves several military police and Chinese pedestrians wounded.
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Mit
Marine Corps
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British Troops in Palestine amid Tense Talk and Arrests
The report notes British forces in Palestine amid sharp rhetoric about Jewish and Arab tensions. An American major and his wife were taken into custody by Yugoslav authorities near Caporetto, with a ranger later identified as George A., a veteran whose family joined him recently.
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Arres’ Frieste Oup
Fragmentary court note on cruelty testimony at Lichheld depot
A damaged report outlines a cross examination of Robert Norian of Mountain View Minnesota who testifies about being treated in a depot guard house. The prose mentions a prosecutor describing cruel treatment and a claim of never entering a guard house. The transcription is fragmented and difficult to parse.
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Germany
James A. Killan
Lichheld
Magtaul
Linside Une Guard House
Jews Reject Division Plan in Palestine Proposal
London dispatch reports the Jewish Agency executive committee rejected the British American Cabinet Committee plan to divide Palestine into four provinces two central government zones and separate Arab and Jewish areas. British sources say Prime Minister Attlee may seek UN input if President Truman also rejects the proposal. The agency communiqué in Paris calls the partition scheme unacceptable for discussion following Morison’s earlier House of Commons statement.
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Jewish Agency Executive Committee
Palestine
Altlee
United Nations
Truman
Jewish Agency
Paris
Committee of Six
Morrison
House of Commons
Herbert Morison
Jord
Council
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Dalestine
Melphay
Tiis
Middle East
Melnikov
Altier
Ernest Bevin
United Nations Organization
Anglo-American Commission
Wiehard Worles
England
Melnikay
Battle over damaged American Farmer ship contested by rival crews
Miller of the Hagabete claimed victory in towing the crippled American Farmer after a collision. The Ranger and Perry arrived, allegedly prompting a clash and a tow rope break, with a British prize disputed as Americans assert authority. The Admiralty is monitoring the high-handed actions.
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Britain
Perry
J Johnson
Ine Perry
Hudson Steamshin
Leighton Irwin
Une
Dulles Urges World Church Conference at Cambridge
In Cambridge England John Foster Dulles urged an international church leaders conference to discuss the urgent Russia Western tension. He said the moral and spiritual forces, though inadequate, can still help secure a just lasting peace at the World Conference on World Order.
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Eng
John Foster Dulles
United Nations
Russia
West
Bulles
India Mall Stroke Over Bombay Up Strike Ends
Bombay postal workers plan to resume duties after a 25 day walkout that halted mail service. Telegraph and long distance telephone employees held sympathy strikes during the stoppage, impacting communications in the region.
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India Mall
Bombay UP
Bombay
Food Released to Jaus Tokyo Amid Allied Update
Allied headquarters announced today the release to Japan of 65,14 tons of imported font already in the country and an expected arrival by Aus 14 of US vessels bringing 97,409 tons from the United States.
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Allied
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Aus
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Bargaining Drives Atom Bomb Worker Elections This Month
Walter Kiernan reports elections for atom bomb workers will occur this month after wartime delays. Through AFL CIO courtesy, Jap grievances once took precedence over local ones. Bargaining starts one day after Hiroshima dropped. unionization could face a broad jurisdictional strike risk if actions occur.
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Phil Maray
Smith Says Truman Sheds New Dealers
Geran LK. Smith, leader of the American party, accuses President Truman of continuing to shed New Dealers rapidly. He asserts nationalism is growing and both old parties are becoming nationalist, including Truman, in a Saturday statement.
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American Party
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Ruman
Palestine Split Sparks Global Protests and British Plans
Melnikov denounces a British plan to divide Palestine into four zones as a imperial tactic to divide and rule. He links Jewish and Arab strife to restore foreign rule, urging UN participation and warning of a worldwide turmoil from power politics and regional hegemony.
Diplomats Wrestle Over Conference Rules
The article reports on foreign ministers debating two thirds vs simple majority rules, with Byrnes and others pushing for majority support while Yugoslav and Dutch leaders demand two thirds. It notes disagreements on Trieste administration, Danube navigation, and reparations, and mentions meeting plans and delegation leadership shifts in London and Paris.
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Danube
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Ministce Wal. Marken
Canada
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van Starckenborgh van Stachoyer
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Proves He's Alive Then Rajah Dies
An Esseenie Telegraph Agency dispatch from Calcutta says Ramendra Narayan Roy, Rajah of Bhowal, was legally alive Saturday while awaiting King Edward to sign an order restoring his vast domain. The Privy Council last Tuesday recognized the Rajah's claim by dismissing the appeal of Rance Bibhabati, who claimed the Rajah died in Darjeeling in 1909 and was cremated.
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Disjaich
Calcutta
Ramendra Narayan Roy
Tajah
Bhowal
Catcutta
Orne
Privy Council
British Empire
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Rance Bibhabati
Indo-China Clash Leaves Heavy Casualties Near Village
A nine hour clash between French and Vietnamese forces began after an ambushed convoy in a village 19 miles northeast of here. Heavy casualties were reported as fighting raged through the day.
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Jianos
Indo-China
Sunjay
Here
Wonawanda Troup votes labor shutdown in city rally
The United Labor Committee of the Wonwandas backed a one-day general shutdown in the city to support 2,000 workers who have been on strike for 16 weeks. The effort by local labor groups aims to pressure employers during the protracted labor dispute.
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Neistry
Tonawanda Ais Deen
United Labor Committee
Wonawandas
Right Protecte Onpord at Paris Peace Conference
A national committee announced plans to represent the nation at the Paris Peace Conference. It aims to safeguard human rights and fundamental freedoms for the broader international community.
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Eng
Phetiters
Whristiies
Dews
Quake From Page One In Caribbean Seaboard
Widespread tremors centered near Puerto Plata caused building collapses in Moca and Macoris, disrupted telephones and power, and rattled residents from San Juan to Port au Prince. Seismologists compare the quake to San Francisco 1906 in strength. Passengers in Miami described the shaking as a plane rocked side to side.
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KO Plata
Santiago
Puerto Plata
Moca
Macoris
Ponce
Puerto
Port Au Haiti
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