East German purge targets six top party, four govt members
East Germany's Communist rulers ousted six party members including a former Politburo member and four government officials on grounds of espionage and anti Russian sentiment. Neues Deutschland linked the expulsions to alleged ties with American spies and Noel Field, while noting continued party membership for several with minor state roles. The purge, framed as historic, prompts further inquiries into Field contacts and anti imperialist cleansing.
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Berlin
East Germany
Socialist Unity (Communist) Party
Neues Deutschland
Paul Merker
Agriculture Ministry
Socialist Unity Party
Leo Bauer
Radio Berlin
Bruno Goldhammer
Gerhardt Eisler
Willi Kreikemeyer
Lex Ende
Friedenspost
Maria Weiterer
Bauer
Goldhammer
Eisler
Walter Ulbricht
Russia
Joseph Stalin
Communist Party
Wolfgang Langhoff
East Berlin
Deutschen Theater
Bruno Fuhrmann
Hans Teubner
Walter Beling
Soviet Union
Office of Strategic Services
Noel H. Field
State Department
Field
Switzerland
Merker
Italy
Haman Recaptured as Yongsan Holds Against Red Offensive
North Korean forces renewed pressure on the southern end of the Korean front near Haman, but U S troops counterattacked with tanks and infantry to recapture Haman and steady the line. Yongsan retreated briefly before a strong Red drive across the Naktong, then dug in as air and artillery support pounded the attackers. Casualties and crossings were reported as the battle stretched along the 55 mile front, with optimism expressed by U S officers about the fight.
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Haman
Yongsan
Tokyo
U. S
United Nations
Korea
U. S. 25Th Infantry Division
Pusan
Douglas MacArthur
Waegwan
Taegu
Naktong River
Red Air Force
2Nd Division
U. S. 8Th Army
U. S. 5Th Air Force
8Th Army
Changnyong
Naktong
G.i.’S
Songjin
U. S. 1St Cavalry Division
Pohang
No. 2
George Barth
Washington, D. C
Labor Day welcomes Senator Humphrey at Meyers Lake
A. F. L. hosts a Meyers Lake event with Senator Humphrey as guest of honor. Public cordially invited to attend, with activities at Dictionaries elementary high school and college and remarks planned near the new depot.
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A. F. of L
Humphrey
Meyers Lake
Labor Day
New Depot
Sale on innerspring mattress at Home Furniture
Customers can save on a $29.50 multi coil unit guaranteed innerspring mattress now priced at $18.75 at Home Furniture located at 229 Market Sad. Limited quantities posted.
Draft bill to draft doctors and allied specialists
A Senate House committee approved a bill allowing the drafting of male doctors and dentists through age 50 not in the armed forces. It would also include four allied specialists pharmacologists osteopaths veterinarians and optometrists. The rest is advertising notices for local groceries and a hometown event.
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Washington
Senate
House
G I family allowances push draft of fathers under 26
Congress approved the GI family allowances bill paving the way for drafting fathers up to 26 into the armed forces. The plan requires Selective Service to induct married men with dependents as quotas demand. Monthly allowances range from 85 to 165 dollars, with the service member contributing 40 to 80 dollars.
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Washington
Congress
Selective Service
House
Senate
Truman
G.i.’S
Vinson (D
Georgia
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
Low Cost Bank Rates on Personal and Auto Loans
Harter Bank and Trust advertises low cost personal and auto loan rates. Mem F.D.1.C. advertises banking services and loan options to attract customers. The notice highlights affordable terms and financial options from the bank.
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Harter Bank & Trust
Mem
F.d.1.c.-Ad
You May Die Tomorrow Labor Day Safety Fact Sheet
Otto J. Hager mocks safety warnings about Labor Day travel arguing highways are safer now. He cites declining fatality rates yet dismisses officials warning of holiday risks. The column carries a brash, contrarian tone urging carefree driving and confidence in familiar routines.
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The
Safety Council
Phooey
J. C. Hiestand
Ohio State Safety Council
Ohio
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Poultry Market Ad Promotes Eggs Turkeys and Delivery
An ad from Jack's Poultry Market, 846 Savannah Ave NE, promotes eggs at 98 cents per dozen, Rhode Island Red hens for roasting at 34 cents per lb, and baby turkeys at 39 cents per pound with free delivery. The message also contains a Lenin quote fragment and stray header text.
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Rhode Island
Jack’s
Savannah
Timken Roller Bearing Company and union dues claim
The CIO announces United Steel workers of America have 1,000,000 members with dues at $24 per year totaling $24,000,000 annually tax free. The note hints at expected tax increases and cites the Timken Roller Bearing Company in relation to the discussion.
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C.I.O. Leader
United Steelworkers of America
Timken Roller Bearing Company
War Control Power Ready For President
Congress prepared to grant President Truman broad authority to place the economy on a wartime footing. The plan includes wage and price controls, rationing, penalties for hoarding, and controls on real estate and consumer credit, plus allocation of scarce materials and defense-order priorities. The compromise bill passed after six weeks of negotiation follows Truman’s July request to curb inflation and boost production, with no strong opposition expected.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Senate
House
Egg and poultry sale ad at Cooper store
Local ad lists eggs three dozen for a dollar and fat hens at 27 cents per pound along with turkeys roasters and fryers. Cooper store at 921 9th Northeast offers free delivery to customers, contact 58881-ad for details.
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Cooper
Jebb Leads U.N. Security Council Move on Korea
Britain’s Sir Gladwyn Jebb becomes president of the United Nations Security Council and vows to press ahead on Korea despite Soviet pressure. The council will seat a South Korean envoy, deny North Korean representation, and consider a U.S. resolution labeling North Korea as aggressors and urging nonparticipation by U.N. members. The Soviet veto is anticipated as talks shift to China charges over Formosa and Manchuria air raids.
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Britain
Sir Gladwyn Jebb
United Nations Security Council
Jakob A. Malik
U. S. Council
Jebb
Malik
South Korea
Soviet Union
Red China
Formosa
Manchuria
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Canal Fulton
Greentown
Lake Township
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Alliance Board of Education
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Park Poultry
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Stark
Stark County
Howard Cann
Canton
G. I. Allotment Action Heralds Fathers’ Draft
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American Poultry
B. Steiner
Ferraro
Otto J. Hager
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