State Aviation Council urged public education on airport usefulness
The New York State Aviation Council heard a call to guard airports against being labeled nuisances by informing the public of their value. John H. Hoffman, a Pennsylvania lawyer active in aviation injunctions, delivered the remarks. Greg Norrie of Vancouver was elected international president of Gyro International and Seattle was chosen for the 1947 convention, Aug 14–16. Mrs Bertha S Searles, 69, of Buckton, died from burns after her clothing caught fire while she burned leaves in her yard. Gov Dewey reappointed C Addison Keeler to the Board of Visitors of the Binghamton State Hospital to fill a vacancy.
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AFL membership tops seven million amid growth spree
The American Federation of Labor reports 7,157,808 paid members, a new high and beyond seven million for the first time, with a year-ago total of 6,931,221 and a decade-earlier 3,422,398. Secretary-Treasurer George Meany announced the figures.
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Vital junction falls to tribesmen in Southern Fars
The vital Kazetun junction in rebellious Southern Fars province fell to tribesmen, prompting officials to order a general counterattack on all fronts. In Berlin, Col J C McCawley said two U S officers were suspended and confined amid an investigation into trading with the enemy. In Honolulu, Hawaiians voted heavily in territorial and local primaries with Farrington and Borthwick unopposed for their respective nominations. In Cairo Fuad University students voted to strike on Oct 12 to protest British troop presence.
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Poland Takes Diplomatic Steps Over Polish Official Searched
London dispatch reports Warsaw radio claiming Poland took diplomatic steps after American military policemen searched a Polish official in Germany in a brutal manner near Regen in Bavaria. U S Army data show venereal disease rate among troops in Germany fell 8 percent from August to September.
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Plane crashes into White Plains home killing amateur flyer
In White Plains a rented Waco monoplane flown by Raymond J. P. Hereaux, 33, crashed into a house occupied by his estranged wife after circling the city. Hereaux died. Ham Sim, 43, suffered minor injuries as crowds watched firefighters avert a larger blaze. Police recovered a note in Hereaux' pocket.
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Greece weighs arming civilians amid violence
The government announced on Saturday it was considering arming civilians to defend themselves in troubled areas of Greece where nearly a score of people were killed in new outbreaks.
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Greece
Tafts view on Nurnberg hangings sparks criticism
U S Senator Robert A Taft at Kenyon College calls the Nurnberg executions a blot on American record and warns against retaliatory trials in Japan. He says ex post facto laws violated American principles and condemns vengeance dressed as justice, urging adherence to Anglo Saxon legal heritage.
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Paris Parley on reparations and Big Four plan to end conference
The conference allocates 1.35 billion in reparations against Italy Finland Hungary and Romania. A Greek proposal to force Bulgaria to pay 200 million failed while Yugoslavia’s motion to cap at 25 million was rejected. Thorp led late sessions as talks aim to adopt a Big Four speedup plan and draft Italian treaty by October 15.
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AAF Develops Entry Kit For Fire Rescue Planes
The Army Air Forces announced a new forceful entry kit designed to quickly reach burning or wrecked planes. The J jeep mounted system includes a powered circular saw a powered hack saw and a grappling hook all powered by a winch. The RAF is modernizing heavier fire fighting gear to operate on varied terrain.
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Yugoslav Crisis Over Shoots and Crashes In August
U S armed C-47 transports strayed over the Yugoslav border in August. One crash landed near Ljubljana after being fired on by Yugoslav fighters, wounding a Turkish passenger and detaining nine crew and passengers until August 22. A second plane was shot down near Bled on August 19, killing all five crew. Tito’s government vouched for indemnities and a military air link resumed after suspension. Greek plane was reportedly shot down September 6 with the pilot held. No incidents involving British planes were reported.
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Dewey Mead Campaigns Mark Upstate Push in October Rally Schedule
The article outlines upstate campaign plans for Governor Dewey and Senator Mead with October stops in Rochester Troy Syracuse Binghamton Buffalo and Brooklyn for Dewey and Buffalo Elmira Jamestown Rochester Oswego Troy and Albany for Mead plus further appearances in New York City before closing. It notes Republican hopes of boosting upstate support and predicts Dewey up to 800000 upstate votes with Mead trailing slightly in New York City.
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Churchill Attacks Attlee on Palestine and India Policies
Churchill blasted the Attlee government over Palestine and India policy while praising alliance with the United States and criticizing Soviet expansion. An Arab spokesman charged President Truman with politicizing Zionist influence as leading Jews kept Sabbath silence amid rumor and Yom Kippur closures.
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Denazification Pleas Stir German Public and Trials
Reports from Berlin and Bremen describe mixed reactions as acquitted Nazis push for German trials and clemency appeals. Pope Pius XII requests mercy for Hans Frank while denazification officials in Bavaria press to hand key figures to German courts for crimes against the German people.
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International Military Tribunal
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Kaltenbrunner’s Mistress Seeks Final Farewell With Twins
Kaltenbrunner’s mistress, mother of his twins, sought one last visit. She again asked Saturday for a chance to walk with him and discuss care for the children, but was refused.
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Hull Reports Steady Gain After Stroke at Bethesda
Cordell Hull's condition improved slightly on Saturday according to the Navy Medical Center in Washington. The 75 year old former secretary of state remained in serious condition after a stroke at Bethesda Hospital last week.
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