LaFollette and McCarthy duel for Wisconsin GOP Senate nomination
Washington reports a tense Wisconsin primary with Sen. Robert M. LaFollette Jr seeking the GOP nomination against Circuit Judge R. McCarthy. The race, tied to national politics, faces other key contests including Vermont’s Senate bid and South Carolina’s Democratic governor race as 1948 implications loom.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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Tom Coleman
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Walter 5. Goodland
Delbert J. Kenny
Ralph M. Immell
Daniel W. Hoan
Milwaukee
Howard J. McMurray
Austin
Thas
Warren R. Aus
Diplomatic Sparks Fly At Luxembourg Meeting
The two front row delegates, U. S. Chief Delegate Jimmie Byrnes and Australian Chief Delegate Herbert V. Evatt, lead the two most democratic nations present and share goals but not harmony. Evatt’s aggressive style ruffles feathers. Byrnes counters with wry wit. The global quest for lasting peace frames the Paris session.
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U. S
Jimmie Byrnes
Herbert V. Evatt
Quen Tai-chi
Australia
Evatt
Quo Tai-chi
Byrnes
Dr. Evatt
Dr. Evatt Cate
Ghost Rockets Streak Through Sweden Prompt Investigation
Stockholm reports daily streaks of small flaming missiles over Sweden since July, with about 300 sightings between July 9 and 12. Officials plan a formal communique on the ambivalent source, widely suspected to be along the Baltic coast of Germany, while fragments show coke and common materials.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Baltic
Germany
Soviet insults Byrnes after Yugoslav opening at peace talks
At Paris Aug 12 Soviet Delegate Vishinsky condemned Secretary Byrnes ruling as an insult to the Soviet Union and demanded full debate on Italy's plea for a softer peace. Byrnes had set a Yugoslav speaker and reversed to allow general debate after reviewing a stenographic report of Saturday's session. The conference adjourned until tomorrow.
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Paris
A. Y. Vishinsky
Byrnes
Soviet Union
Vishinsky
Yugoslavia
Italy
Edvard Kardelj
Soldier Fetterman Shot On Trieste Route In Postwar Area
Aug 12 report from U S 88th Division states Pvt Sutton Fetterman of Glen Campbell Pa was fired upon on the Trieste Germa road yesterday. The incident occurred near a prior event involving an American soldier. Fetterman was hit but survived. A Red Cross jeep was involved and a hotel tire was punctured in Trieste as the scene unfolded.
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U. S
Sutton Fetterman
Glen Campbell
Trieste-Germa
Amy R. McFarland
Juneau
Three Submarines Visit Juneau Southward Trip Planned
Three United States submarines Trumpetfish Diodon and Cusk dock in Juneau after a month in Alas ka waters for cold weather operation tests. Commanders Schacht Van Buskark Summers. bases San Diego Pearl Harbor Juneau to host public viewing 2 to 4 pm daily. Sub crews settled at the Governor's Home dance 9 pm hosted by AWVS.
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Soldiers Held No Trial Underscores Army Court Delays
In Frankfurt on August 12 Capt Earl Carroll of San Bruno California criticized the Army legal system after a smuggled appeal led to disclosure that 13 American soldiers and civilians had been detained for up to two months without formal charges or legal counsel. The appeal by Pvt Daniel P Walszak of DeWott prompted further scrutiny of detentions at Lichfield stockade and related offices. Carroll and Col Owen Summers defended court martial delays citing staff shortages and investigation complexities.
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de Wott
Joseph 8. Robinson
New York
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Ab Bad Nauheim
Chicago
Layinee FP
Penson
Cal. Summers
Juneau Soap Box Derby Winner Eats Watermelon
A Juneau Soap Box Derby champion enjoys a cooling watermelon while commenting on heat. The report follows journey updates with Leo and companions detailing travel, weather, and planned stops through North Dakota to Yellowstone Park.
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Leo
Lewhtam
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Alaska Juneau mini stock closes mixed in New York
Closing quotes show Alaska Juneau mini stock at 7 with other issues such as American Can 100 Anaconda 474 Curtiss-Wright Tie International Harvester 95 Kennecott 57 New York Central 23 Northern Pacific 27 Steel 89 and Pound 84.0344 while 700000 shares were traded. Dow Jones averages list industrials 203.28 rate 62.63 utilities 41.52. Mrs Pete Frank leaves for Anchorage and Curtis arrives to assume command at Fort Richardson with Company B 761 MP Battalion.
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International Harvester
Kennecott
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Northern Pacific
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Dow, Jones
Rate hikes stressed as alternative for Alaska trade
Seattle Aug 12 The Alaska camship Go and Northland Insportation Co proposed government subsidies for U S vessels in the Alaska trade to counter competition from airlines and Canadian lines. Hearing opened by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee chaired by Rep Jackson. They urged War Shipping Administration support through March and discussed an 87 percent freight-rate boost upon resumption of private operations. They also asked Congress to study legislation to allocate needed tonnage to Alaska operators to restore prewar fleet levels. Subcommittee members urged certification of public convenience for carriers and reform of labor relations. Alaska fisheries testimonies favored abolishing 438 traps and shifting fishing control to territorial government. Strong call for home rule in Alaska amid Federal role reduction. (Continued on Page Two)
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Alaska Camship Go
Northland Insportation Co
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Alaska
Airines
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
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Jews Barred From Haifa Harbor Sparks Tense Palestine Clash
Two immigrant ships carrying Jewish refugees anchored near Haifa Harbor as Britain considers a blockade. About 3,800 refugees may be barred from landing without certificates, raising fears of bloodshed. Jewish underground radio warns of pending British military action and urges stockpiling food for long curfews.
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