Canadian Spy Ring Described by Royal Commission
A 1945 Canadian Soviet spy network case is summarized from the Royal Commission report. Two separate rings operated independently under Moscow guidance with distinct directors in the Ottawa embassy. NKVD and Zabotin handled different Canadian informants, while the ambassador stayed uninformed. Readers are directed to the commission report or Hirsch’s book for fuller detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Russia
Canada
Ottawa
Moscow
Col. Zabotin
NKVD
Embassy Star
Communist Party
Zabotin
Royal Commission
Mai
Commission
Royal Printer
Richard Hirsch
U. S
Reds Admit To Food Shortage Across Zones
Dispatches cite hunger demonstrations in Soviet zone cities and food price protests in the American zone. Berlin airlift deliveries were halted by rain and poor visibility, with planes expected to resume soon. Allied talks in Moscow loom as Gen. Robertson and Ambassador Smith attend, while motorists face glare from headlights in a separate survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Berlin
Tempelhof
Gatow
Moscow
Walter Bedell Smith
Jap Envoy Nabbed For Failure To Surrender In 1945
Tokyo Aug 14 Setonya Beppu former Japanese consul general in Dublin was arrested on return to Japan for failing to comply with a 1945 surrender order to hand over records to British and American representatives. His whereabouts had been a mystery since the war’s end. He reportedly crossed the United States and boarded the USS General Meigs, which arrived at Yokohama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Setonya Beppu
Dublin
Eire
Japan
Foreign Office
Beppu
United States
General Meigs
West Coast
Meigs
Yokohama
Beppo
Dixiecrats Aim to Hold Key Southern Electoral Votes
Civil rights revolt fades as Dixiecrats target Texas 283 electoral votes while Truman backers forecast McMath win in Arkansas. Administrations hope to force elector alignment if Truman carries South Carolina Alabama and Mississippi, risking a close race. Dewey may campaign in the South with Warren and Barkley joining the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Fielding Wright
Mississippi
Alabama
Mississipp
Texas
South
Sidney McMath
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Truman
McMath
Administration Leutenants
Democratic War Chest
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dixie States
Earl Warren
California
McGrath
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Korea Proclaims Republic. MacArthur to Address Nation
Seoul prepares for a republic announcement after decades of bondage as General Douglas MacArthur flies in to commend Korea at the independence milestone. President Syngman Rhee leads a government delegation while U.S. troops withdraw and the constabulary readies to assume duties. A bell cast the year of the Liberty Bell will ring at 2 p.m. Korea time, marking the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
Mile Post
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
North
United States
Rhee
China
Macarthur
U.S
Burns Fatal To Elsie Ocker 14 In City
The death of Elsie Ocker aged 14 is reported with survivors including gene, Joseph Lee, Martha Jane, Gloria Jean, Charsey M., and Helen Elizabeth. Two grandmothers Mrs. George Timbrook of this city and Mrs. E. H. Dye of Waynesboro also survive. Body moved to A. K. Coffman funeral home, funeral timing depends on the mother’s hospital discharge. Also notes a separate estimate putting some turtles’ ages at 200 to 250 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Joseph Lee
Martha Jane
Gloria Jean
Charsey M
Helen Elizabeth
George Timbrook
This City
E. H. Dye
Waynesboro
A. K. Coffman Funeral Home
Ruth Is Still Slugging Away
Ruth Ruth remains in critical condition at Memorial Hospital Center for Cancer and Allied Diseases as pulmonary complications linger after a severe cold. Hospital reports note a restless night, slight temperature drop, and continued nourishment difficulties despite moments of communication with family. President Truman asked about his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Babe Ruth
Memorial Hospital Center For Cancer and Allied Diseases
Homerun King
White House
Truman
Stong
Truman Seeks to Rally Against Republican Plans
President Truman plans a broad attack on Republican housing and inflation proposals as wartime credits wind down. Officials predict staged down payments on autos radios and furniture with 15 month terms while exemptions shift to reflect rising prices. A shift toward reduced grain shipments to Europe is urged amid bumper U.S. crops and Europe harvests. Vandalism damages a house on Sharpsburg Pike with $100 in losses. deputies investigate.
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Sawyer
Dennis A. FitzGerald
Economic Cooperation Administration
Europe
U. S
United States
Congress
Soviet Teacher Subpoenaed in Diplomatic Row
Soviet teacher Mrs. Kosenkina, held at a New York consulate, testified about captivity and a suspected kidnapping linked to Moscow and U S officials. Police and legal officials debated responsibility as the case drew U S government interest and a House committee planned testimony once she is able.
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Kosenkina
Chepurykh
Mrs. Kosenkina
Chepurnykh
Russia
M. Molotov
Moscow
U. S
United States
State Department
Ernest Gross
Washington
FBE
U. S. Justice Department
McGahey
Beer Ue
House
Can Activities Committee
Rus
Dewey Plans To Help The Weak
Gov. Thomas E Dewey was reported to be planning an intensive campaign in states where Republican senatorial candidates face stiff Democratic opposition. An associate said Dewey would expend every effort to keep Republicans in control of the Senate now 51 to 45 ahead of Democrats. He favors a vigorous campaign to build prestige for New York Governor. Close races are seen in Minnesota Wyoming Kentucky and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Thomas
Dewey
GOP
Senate
New York
Minnesota
Wyoming
Kentucky
West Virginia
Locust Leaf Miner Threatens Washington County Trees
Washington County reports locust trees turning red as a leaf miner infestation spreads. The tiny black and yellow beetle bores into leaves, causing mines, premature leaf drop, and tree weakening. Arsenate of lead or three annual sprays are recommended, with risk of spread to dogwoods elms oaks and other plants.
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Washington County
Blind wife and mother rejects alimony offer
In Alameda California Aug 14 2 Pretty Mrs Hetty June Crossett 23 now blind with two children to support refuses alimony from former husband Reginald 28. She opts to work. Judge A J Woolsey granted the decree noting he struck her and her seeing eye dog and led her near railroad crossings despite her fear of trains. The couple married two and a half years ago and share two young sons 18 months and 3 months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda
Calif
Hetty June Crossett
Superior Court
A. J. Woolsey
Woolsey
Reginald
Reds Don’t Want To Fight Says Taylor Campaign Speech
Senator Glen Taylor of Idaho Progressive nominee for Vice President said Soviet Russia is not in a position to threaten or fight and its citizens are not eager to spread Communism. He spoke at the Illinois State Fair rally for the Wallace Taylor ticket denouncing rivals as red patriots militarists and monopolists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Soviet Russia
Taylor
U. S
Republlican
Banks Take Over Romanian Banking Facilities
Bucharest August 14 Romanian government seized control of all banking and credit facilities nationwide in a sweeping move announced today. The action comes amid economic turmoil as state authorities assert the need to stabilize financial services during a period of rapid change. The takeover affects commercial banks, credit unions, and related financial institutions, with further measures promised to maintain liquidity and safeguard deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Romania
Women Victimized in Local Driving Lesson Scam
Complaints filed with the Chamber of Commerce report a driving lesson racket targeting women. An organization established an office, took deposits, but vanished before any lessons were delivered, leaving many clients out of pocket. Chamber Manager James Stone urged caution and warned residents about similar schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
James Stone
Moscow Radio Accuses U S Police Over Soviet Teacher
Moscow radio charged American intelligence and police with violating international law after a Soviet schoolteacher, Oksana Kosenkina, fell from the Soviet Consulate in New York. It alleged police entered the consulate to influence her case and noted a protest from the Soviet consul general Lomakin to the New York police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow Radio
New York
Oksana Stepanovna Kosenwina
Kasyerkina
New York City
Lomakin
Lifetime business opportunity notice for qualified man
AAl National Company invites a qualified man with a successful sales record to take over a going business. It offers full national advertising, newspaper promotion, and a three week, 36 seminar training in New York starting August 23. Financial aid may help carry inventory and secure investment. Yearly earnings projected from 7000 to 15000. For interview write to E Merritt, Room 903, 1 West 47th St, NYC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E Merritt
West 47Th St
Nyc
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