Heirens Admits Killing in Ransom Plot as Youth
William George Heirens, 17, confessed that the Suzanne Degnan kidnapping and murder was premeditated to obtain ransom from her father. He also admitted killing two women Frances Brown and Josephine Ross in separate slayings. Police sources disclose the exclusive UP report.
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Robert T. Loughran
Chicago
William George Heirens
Suzanne Degnan
United Press
Suzanne
Frances Brown
Josephine Ross
Weather Forecast for Syracuse Area Tomorrow Through Sunday
The Weather Bureau forecasts fair and cool today and tonight with warmer conditions by Wednesday. Temperatures rise to above normal Friday through Sunday with humid conditions and scattered thunderstorms possibly Friday or Saturday. Normal highs and lows vary by region with possible rainfall amounts near one half inch.
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New York
Mihailovic Appeal Rejected Dooming Execution
Radio Belgrade reported that Gen Draja Mihailovic’s appeal against the death sentence was denied by the presidium of the Yugoslav legislature. The ruling seals a likely firing squad execution within 24 hours behind prison walls. Ten of his 23 co defendants received execution sentences. only one appealed. Concluded on Page, Column 3.
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London
Radio
Belgrade
Draja Mihailovic
Mihailovic
Mikailovic
Constantin Fotich
United States
Alger Appointed To Commission
Gov. Dewey named Martin Alger of New York City to the State Agriculture Commission to fill the Albany vacancy caused by the death of John Fi. Roberts. Alger is vice president of New York Central Railroad.
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Albany
Dewey
Martin Alger
New York City
State Agriculture Commission
Alger
New York Central Railroad
John Fi. Roberts
Hughes Improves Nine Days After Beverly Hills Plane Crash
Howard Hughes shows improvement nine days after his experimental photo reconnaissance plane crashed on his maiden Beverly Hills flight. Doctors report his pulse about 120, temperature near 101, white count 16 400, and a transfusion given for moderate anemia. The airplane builder pilot sustained nine rib fractures a collapsed left lung and severe burns.
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Los Angeles
Howard Hughes
Beverly Hills
Hughes
Senate Revised OPA Measure Faces First House Test Today
The Senate revised OPA bill faces its first House test as the Administration seeks to send it to a Senate House conference to reconcile differences between the two chambers. The split over conference prospects dominates early debate.
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Senate
Washington
House
OPA Payroll Delays Could Shorten Workers Paychecks
Washington reports nearly half of OPA's 34,000 workers face half pay for the week with rent possibly delayed. Congress has not yet acted on the OPA appropriation for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, risking further paycheck delays.
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Washington
OPA
Congress
House considers timing on extending OPA measure
Report notes approval of a bill to extend the OPA for 20 days. Some Republicans urge immediate House vote on concurring in the Senate measure while others favor sending to conference only after House conferees are instructed. Senate version revises the House bill to extend the OPA until July 20.
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House
Senate
Mercury Record Low Shatters July Heat Flag
Mercury fell to 44 degrees at 4 30 A M beating a 26 year old date record and the July low. Previous July 16 low was 51 in 1920 and July 2 1943 held the monthly low at 45. Sudden drop caused heavy mist and slowed traffic in outlying districts.
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Trafic
Lions International Opens Five Day Convention in Philadelphia
About ten thousand delegates from all states and 17 foreign countries gathered in Philadelphia for the five day Lions International convention opening today.
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Philadelphia
Lions International
Atomic Age One Year Old Today
ALAMOGORDO New Mexico AP marks the first anniversary of the atomic age noting public curiosity and uncertainty about the bomb’s meaning. The test site remains restricted and scientists continue studies as Bikini Atoll progress is reported with animal survival figures and cautious official reflections.
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William Heirens
Degnan
John Coghlan
Heirens
Alamogordo, N. M
Plice
Russians Swap Captives For U S Army Release
In Berlin the Russians handed over a missing American warrant officer and his wife to U S Army authorities. Soon after the Americans announced the release of three Russian espionage suspects to the Red Army. The Russians had been detained in the U S zone for two weeks.
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Berlin
Red Army
U. S
Samuel L. Harrison
Government Party Wins in Mexico Senate and Chamber Seats
Incomplete official returns show the PRI swept most senatorial seats and nearly all Chamber of Deputies candidates. Official counts indicated the party secured all senate seats and all but three deputy seats.
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Government
Mexico
Mexico City
PRI
Chamber of Deputies
Veterans urged not to buy amid high inflation
Joseph M. Stack, commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, urges veterans not to buy homes at current inflated prices. He plans to push a veterans housing purchase strike at the VFW Pennsylvania Department encampment in Philadelphia on July 25.
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Philadelphia
Joseph M. Stack
Pittsburgh
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Stack
V.F.W
Department of Pennsylvania
Bulge Massacre: 43 SS Troops Given Death Sentences
An American military court in Dachau imposes death sentences on 43 former SS troops for the Ardennes slaughter that killed about 900 Allied soldiers and Belgian civilians during the Christmas 1944 offensive. Col Peiper and Col Dietrich are named among those sentenced, with 30 others receiving prison terms.
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Dachad
Germany
Ardennes Bulge
Joachim Peiper
Josef
Sepp) Dietrich
Adolph Hitler
Pulsch
Munich
Niagara Falls Builders End Labor Stoppage
Niagara Falls builders end a work stoppage after the Niagara Falls Builders Association agrees to pay common laborers a Buffalo prevailing hourly rate of $1.23, resolving a dispute affecting over a million dollars in industrial and residential construction.
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Niagara Falls
INS
Niagara Falls Builders Association
Buffalo
Buyer Strike Plans Spread Across Nation
The Associated Press reports labor and civic groups rally for nationwide demonstrations protesting the expiration of OPA. The United Auto Workers Union mobilizes 800,000 members for two hour meetings while communities plan one day buyers strikes and citizens groups march against inflation and rising costs.
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Associated Press
OPA
C. I
United Auto Workers Union
Walter Lather
Citizens Committees
Consumers Councils
Detroit
Citadel
U.A.W.C
Byrnes Warns of Open Rift Over Germany Policy
Washington reports Secretary of State Byrnes warned the United States risks a split with Russia as it pushes orders to compel cooperation or face economic paralysis in postwar Germany. The orders, to be sent to Gen. McNerney in Frankfurt, require cooperation with all occupying powers including Britain and France.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Germany
State Byrnes
Joseph T. McNerney
Frankfurt
Britain
France
Byrnes Reports Mixed News From Paris Four-Power Talks
Secretary Byrnes reported to the American public on the Paris four power council with praise for some results and sharp criticism of Russia for lack of progress. He cited a July 29 peace conference for Italy and former Axis satellites as a bright prospect while noting Russia’s resistance on disarmament and economic guarantees. President Truman congratulated Byrnes by phone after the radio broadcast.
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Senviuent SS
Russia
France
Council of Foreign Ministers
Paris
Byrnes
Truman
Paria
Germany
Austria
America
Italy
Davis role tied to Hitler and Goebbels in Washington Calling
Marquis Childs confirms William B. Davis played a key part in efforts to block FDR's third term, linking Davis with Joseph Goebbels and John L. Lewis in the Washington Calling column on the editorial page.
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William B. Davis
Hitler
F.D.R
Goebbels
John L. Lewis
Marquis Childs
Washington
Vacation Notice for Herald Journal Carrier
Inform the carrier of your departure date from the city and your expected return date. Arrange with Bs to handle daily routes and street duties during the absence.
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Herald- Journal
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