U S Open To Trade Atomic Bomb For World Peace System
An unnamed authoritative source says the United States would exchange its atomic bomb for a strong world security system to maintain peace. The plan envisions a guardian beyond the UN Security Council if veto rights are removed, with studies ongoing on the exact form. Bernard Baruch urged the UN Atomic Energy Commission to consider the proposal.
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New York
United States
United
Bernard M. Baruch
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Durant jewel theft case denial from counsel
Jack W. Durant and Capt. Kathleen E B Durant deny confessing to any criminal act in the Kronberg castle jewel case. Their attorney Capt. Frank M. Bosworth demands copies of charges from the Army, stating that if charges are not furnished further steps will follow.
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Washington
Cal
Jack W. Durant
Kathleen EB. Nash Durant
Kronberg Castle
Frank M. Bosworth
Army
Jeweler Eyes Hesse Diamonds in High-Stakes Bid
Dayton jeweler Jack M. Werst announces a possible bid up to 3 million dollars for the Hesse lrown jewels on behalf of a syndicate. He says Princess Margarita has shown interest in acting on the jewels after they were stolen by American Army personnel and later recovered. Werst recently bought the Vanderbilt diamonds from Gloria Vanderbilt. He reports word from Antwerp regarding the princess’s interest.
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Wants
Gems
New York
CNS
Jack M. Werst
Dayton
Margarita
Werst
Gloria Vanderbilt
Antwerp
Paston Jeweler
New York City
Bosworth Demands Release of Col Durant and Wife
Capt. Bosworth says Col Durant and his wife should be freed from Army custody as the investigation of the Kronberg castle jewels proceeds. He notes the couple were held at an undisclosed location since last week and calls for correcting impressions created by earlier public statements. Information on the jewel recovery comes from War Department and Customs Bureau officials.
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Durants
Kronberg Castle
Germany
Bosworth
Military District of Washington
Col. Durant
Asuel
Chicago
Hudson, Wis
War Department
Customs Bureau
Fair Warm Sunday Forecast With Chance Of Thunder
The Northeast experiences generally fair weather with a warmer trend today tonight and Sunday. Tonight's low will be in the low 50s, several degrees above the past two nights, as winds shift to a southerly direction.
Weather Forecast Syracuse Area Today and Tonight
Partly cloudy and not so cool today and tonight. Sunday warmer with thundershowers in the afternoon. Record high today 91 in 1980, record low 45 in 1917. Eastern New York and New Jersey fair tonight and Sunday, fair and warmer. Highs around 72, inland lows near 43.
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T Boon Spm
ITOO
TICAM
Alvary
Miami
Minneapolis
SM Moantreal
New Orlean
New York
Cevelas
Des Mone
Pittsburgh
Devrest
Rochester
Galveston
Washbyte
New Jersey
Dewey Outlines Campaign Issues For Northern NY
Gov. Dewey outlined major issues for reelection before Watertown civic leaders. He touted a 300 million state surplus and contrasted postwar reconversion speeds with the nation. He said New York leads reconversion and employment, with state government in good order and an upswing ahead.
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Leo W. O'Brien
Flerard-Journal
Watertown
Dewey
New York
Watertown Kiwanis Club
Lowville
Family of Six Perish in Fire Near Centropolis Kansas
A farm home near Centropolis Kansas was destroyed by fire early today killing six family members. Victims include Winifred L. Flory 36 and Ruth E. Garber Flory 32 and their children Ruby 9 Marie 7 Legoy 4 and Margaret 1. The 15 mile northwest location places the tragedy near Ottawa. Authorities reported no survivors.
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Ottawa
Kans
Centropolis
Kany
Here
Winifred L. Flory
Ruth E. Garber Flory
Ruby
Marie
Legoy
Margaret
Riot in Singapore Leaves Two Dead
Two people died and about 40 were wounded in a mob attack in the Tanjong Pagar district of Singapore. Police said the riot was Hindu mobs attacking Indian Muslim shops last night.
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Singapore
Tanjong Pagar
Army to Discharge 133000 Fathers by August 31
The Army will recall all non voluntary enlisted fathers and those with 21 months or more in service. About 133,000 will be discharged by Aug 31, including 77000 in the Pacific 18000 in Europe 28000 in the United States and 10000 in other overseas areas. The move is to proceed without waiting for selective service extensions.
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Washington
Army
Pacific
Europe
United States
Congress
Maritime unions ratify wage deals to end port walkouts
In Washington and major ports unions ratified newly bargained wages ending a nationwide strike. Seamen and longshoremen in Philadelphia and Boston approved early, with ratifications to follow in New York City San Francisco and other ports. Pickets halted as crews returned to work after the midnight deadline.
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Washington
Granville Conway
Philadelphia
Boston
New York City
San Francisco
E.S.T
Herry Bridges
New York
Hopeful resignations sought for Supreme Court judges
Congressional leaders urged Justices Black and Jackson to resign before the Court reconvenes in October to end the feud and allow two new appointees free from factional ties.
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Washington
INS
Black
Jackson
Supreme Court
Third generation midget baby hoped to prove rare lineage
In Austin Texas a 6 pound daughter born by Caesarean may become the world’s first third generation midget. Dr Audie L Nanney noted head and jaw features suggest possible progression though a year is needed to confirm. The mother Myrna Swenson 20 stands 47 inches tall. Father August Swenson 27 is 52 inches tall and a UT radio technician.
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Austin
Tex
Audie L. Nanney
Myrna Myrle Swenson
August C. Swenson
University of Texas
Accused Husband Told Girl He’d Wed After Death Ride
Ford Ashcraft, 40, jailed for the railroad crossing death of wife Lucille 38, allegedly told a 17 year old girl he could marry her June 15. He denied killing his wife claiming they planned suicide together. a coroner's jury urged held for grand jury after evidence suggested Mrs Ashcraft may have been struck before the car went on the tracks.
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Waukegan
Ford Ashcraft
Ashcraft
Lucille
Daniel J. Dalziel
Lulaibelle McClellan
Janesville
Wis
Evence
Army Officer Convicted For Allowing Prisoner Punishment
Lt. Granville Cubage of Oklahoma City was convicted by an eight man U S military court at the Lichfield reinforcement depot of authorizing and knowingly permitting unauthorized punishment of prisoners. He received a reprimand and a $250 fine.
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Bad Nauheim
Granville Cubage
Oklahoma City
Lichfield
Cubage
U. S
Capital Calling urges strict anti trust enforcement amid postwar growth
Marquis Childs editors a Capital Calling column arguing rapid postwar business combinations demand vigorous enforcement of anti trust laws. The note appears on the editorial page with listings for amusements gardens classifieds comics sports and other sections.
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Marquis Childs
Capital
Haworth
Kain Me
Dr. Brady
Big Four Talks Open With Little Sign of Concession
Western powers press Molotov for hints on Russian compromise as the four ministers resume talks in Paris. Byrnes plans to push for a 25 year Big Four treaty on German disarmament and a peace treaty with Austria to tackle the Balkan dispute.
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Paris
V. M. Molotov
Russia
Syracuse
Georges Bidault
France
Byrnes
Molotov
Austria
Balkan
Germany
OPA Plans Coffee Sugar Price Increases
OPA prepares higher retail costs for sugar to offset refinery wage hikes with a fifth of a cent per pound rise predicted. coffee price may rise three to five cents per pound. Existing hikes on milk bread butter cheese cereals widen household costs as importers await Bowles decision on price control extension with a June subsidy expiration looming.
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OPA
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Gandhi Party Rejects British Plan for Hindu Moslem Parity
Reliable sources report the Congress Party rejected the British plan for Hindu Moslem parity in the interim Indian Government. The British cabinet mission remains hopeful for a compromise as delegates meet Viceroy Lord Wavell in London. Observers speculate on new proposals and contacts with Prime Minister Attlee.
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NEW Delin CP
Congress Party
India
Lord Wavell
Attlee
Condon
Bikini A-Bomb Crew Selected
Brig. Gen. Roger Ramey announces Maj. Woodrow Swancutt of Wisconsin to command the bomber crew for Operation Crossroads Bikini tests. The 30 year old pilot will lead the crew tasked with dropping the atom bomb on Bikini Atoll.
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Kwajalein
Ins
Wisconsin
Woodrow Swancutt
Bikini
Roger Ramey
Operate Crossroads
Swancutt
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