Clothier Admits Hiring Arsonists in Million Dollar Fire
New York police say clothing firm president Ali Keshner hired three professional arsonists to fire a loft building, killing a detective and one of the plotters. Keshner and two surviving arsonists are charged with homicide and arson after a gasoline explosion in lower Manhattan. Eight firemen were mildly injured. another detective and another plotter were seriously burned. The motive cited is recovering a lost top customer and a financial loss.
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New York
Ali Keshner
Keshner
Lower Manhattan
Jacob Weiss
Weiss
Jack Weiss
al Keshner
Jett
Jake Mayron
UN admits plane attack on Kaesong unsettles truce talks
The United Nations high command acknowledged a UN plane strafed Kaesong Monday by error, drawing Communist rebuke and delaying cease fire negotiations. Ridgway sent a message of regret to Gen Nam II as both sides traded cross replies, keeping the truce talks in prolonged stalemate.
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Tokyo
United Nations High Command
Kaesong
Musliake
Matthew B. Ridgway
Ridgway
C. Turner Joy
Gen
Nam II
Haesong
Supreme Headquarters
Third Bomber Command
U S Girl Sets Channel Record In Crossing
Florence Chadwick, 32, becomes first woman to swim the English Channel both ways, finishing from England to France in 16 hours 14 minutes near a record. She started from St Margaret's Bay in fog and faced rough seas then rested aboard a motor yacht returning to England.
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Sangatte
France
California
Florence Chadwick
English
Britain
Miss Chadwick
Cap Gris Nez
Sangatier
England
San Diego
Sangette Beach
Tom Blower
North Korean Front Presses Deep as Marines Lead Attack
US Marines with massive artillery and mortar support push through Red lines in North Korea in the deepest allied strike of the year. The First Marine Division fights on the eastern front while the 25th Lightning Division seizes a hill near Pyongyang and UN forces report mixed success across central and eastern sectors. Soviet and Chinese units are noted as opposing and observed in enemy areas.
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Eighth Army
Korea
North Korea
United States
Pyongyang
Central
Yonchen
United Press
Larry Tighe
United Nations
Leroy Hansen
Central Front
Defense Bill Advances With $61 Billion Package
Senate leaders plan to push through a defense funding bill totaling 61.1039 billion dollars to strengthen the U S military while Senator Douglas faced an emotional outburst during debate and later proposed amendments to trim some sums. Senator O Mahoney signaled intent to support passage with minimal changes and to defer military judgment to experts.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Douglas
D-1
O'Mahoney
Colum
China Open to Bilateral Peace Treaty With Japan
Foreign Minister George Yeh stated China was prepared to sign a bilateral peace treaty with Japan on the same terms as the San Francisco agreement, indicating willingness to formalize postwar relations.
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Taipeh
Formosa
China
Japan
San Francisco
George Yeh
Editorial page hints recovery depends on access to materials
The editorial notes marked restrictions on sustained recovery without access to materials, citing Marquis Childs. It directs readers to today's pages for features and sections including Amusements, Letters, Bridge, Financial, Classified, and TV listings.
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Taw
Marquis
Childs
Ing
British Pressure Triggers Iran Dollar Spike in Crisis
Iran faces rising financial strain as Britain tightens economic measures over oil nationalization. The black market dollar rate jumped from 54 to 65 rials, reflecting currency shortages after Britain restricted sterling use and halted dollar conversions. Mossadegh demands renewed talks within two weeks or British technicians may be expelled.
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Tehran
Britain
Iran
Mohammed Mosssadegh
Mossadegh
Temperatures Expected Above Normal This Week
The Weather Bureau reports temperatures will average two to seven degrees above normal for five days with showers Thursday and Saturday totaling about a half inch. Normal highs 73, lows 54. Showers will end today with fair weather tonight. increasing clouds tomorrow. Today’s high 76, low 58, tomorrow’s high near 72.
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Weather Bureau
Gulf Ray Fire Tanker Distress Signals Found Hoax
The U S Coast Guard reported that the tanker Gulf Ray off Key West Florida did not send distress signals. A false alarm prompted contact with Cutter Andros Coggin, with details of the hoax undisclosed and the source still unknown.
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ORLE
INS
U. Se
O.S
Gulf Rayon
Senate tax bill OK seen in House move
A senator hinted the House may accept the Senate version of the tax hike bill avoiding a prolonged conference. The finance committee meets today to finish work with Chairman George noting closed-door votes. Remaining items include relief for new businesses and changes to excess profits and estate taxes.
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Wasuengton
House
Senate
Finance Committee
George
D-Ga
Storm Peril Ends Near Bermudas
Weather Bureau says no threat to land as storm system nears Bermuda. Two ships reported damaged and crews injured while hurricane conditions eased off the Atlantic.
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Washington
Cothers
Bermudas
Western Big Three study Middle East defense pact
Washington reports that the United States Britain and France may seek a Middle East defense pact to draw the region and Arab states into the Western alliance. The plan, drafted by the North Atlantic Pact headquarters, was discussed by Acheson and Morrison and could be raised with Schuman.
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Big 3
Middle East
Washington
Free World
U. S
Mideast
High Command
Dean Acheson
Herbert Morrison
Special Event Sign at Punch Bowl Stadium on Hilltop
A hilltop sign near Punch Bowl Valley outlines Eastern front activities and prices for a Punch Bowl Stadium exhibit. It lists Air Strikes 15 dollars and Patrols 10 dollars, Ambushes 25 dollars, Infantry battles 12 dollars plus 1 extra for flares, and regular matinee events including air barrage 10 dollars. Binoculars cost 2.50, artillery barrage 20 dollars, scope 5 dollars, camp maps and score cards 29 cents.
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U. S
Korea
Punch Bowl Valley
Punch Bowl Stadium
1600 Bandits Seized by FBI in New Orleans Raids
FBI agents seized 1600 slot machines and 100 accessory cases in four New Orleans storage points. Machines were shipped from Texas after a new law. most were ununpacked, with some at a Taca Airlines office bound for Central America. Value could reach about a half million dollars.
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New Orleans
FBI
J. M. Lopez
Texas
Free Trade Zone
Taca Airlines
Moisant International
Central America
Lopez
Spa Grand Jury Extends Recess
A Saratoga gambling probe grand jury, based in Spa, extends recess from today to September 19. Prosecutor John M. Minton said the 23 jurors have worked very hard after hearing witnesses on August 29, with a routine session planned to hear more witnesses tomorrow.
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Rallston Spa
Saratoga
John M. Minton
Truman Denies Financial Plight. Stronger Economy Claimed
President Truman declared the United States is financially stronger than ever and denounced claims the government is heading toward bankruptcy. He spoke at the dedication of the General Accounting Office building and criticized what he called misinformation aimed at frightening voters during campaign season.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Cruman
General Accounting Office
Self-Changer Shows People Are Honest in Lynn
Essex Trust Company officials set a glass bowl with 510 in coins in the bank lobby and invited customers to make change from the fish bowl. After two weeks, the bowl contains 10.05 dollars, proving their faith in public honesty.
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Lynn
Mass
Essex Trust Company
Two Probe Witnesses Deny Contempt Charges in Court
In Washington two Senate Crime Committee witnesses pleaded not guilty to charges of contempt of Congress. Guzik, a Chicago rackets figure, and Fischietti appeared before Judge Bolitha Laws. Trials scheduled for December 3 and November 28 respectively.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Jake
Guzik
Chicago
Rocco
Fischetti
Bolitha Laws
Fischatti
Steel hike demanded by defense mobilizer in 1952 plan
Defense Mobilizer Charles E Wilson, shocked by this winter's steel prospects, rejected the industry forecast and called for at least a one million ton increase in the first quarter of 1952. He urged an extra two million tons in the second quarter next year with intensified scrap collection, stating the mobilization program cannot wait.
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Washington
Defense
Charles E.wilson
Wilson
America
C&r
Comedic Quote From Your Daily Chuckle Feature
A lighthearted cartoon caption notes that some minds are like concrete, mixed up and permanently set. The quip, signed Yours Truly, appears as a playful dig at overthinking and rigidity.
Czech Locomotive Dash to West Germany With Passengers
A Czech locomotive engineer escaped to West Germany with 20 of 107 passengers aboard a train from Eger to Asch. The train diverted near Asch to reach Selb Proeszberg on the border, and the engineer expressed the wish to remain in West Germany.
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Hof
Germany
West Germany
Eger
Czechoslovakia
Asch
Selb-Proeszberg
De Gasperi Arrives in New York for Vital Mission
Premier Alcide De Gasperi travels to New York for a crucial diplomatic tour. He will first attend the NATO conference in Ottawa and then visit Washington to seek revision of the Italian peace treaty, greater support from Atlantic Pact allies, and the return of Trieste to Italy.
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New York
Alcide de’ Gasperi
Italy
Atlantic
Eyem
Ottawa
Washington
Trieste
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