Soviet notes dispute US refugee reports in State Department letter
The State Department note protests Soviet charges against American authorities and cites two letters allegedly written by Mrs. Kosenkina. It details Lomakin’s case and asserts the Soviet embassy’s misstatements about her escape, confinement, and the Tolstoy Foundation refugee farm incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ether
Marshall
Robert Atbourh
Department
of State
Lovett
Somakin
United States
Feoksulate
New York
Kosenkina
Russia
Lomakin
Koreenking
State Department
Loma- Zhola
Tolstoy
Ataid
Lomakin Faces U.S. Demand to Leave United States
The United States asserts that Consul General Lomakin obstructed police interviews with Mrs Kosenkina and misled the public about her alleged kidnapping. It accuses Lomakin of abusing his position and asks the President to revoke his exequatur and demand his departure within a reasonable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomakin
New York
Molotov
Alexander &. Panyushkin
Department of State
United States
Governor asserts Frostburg State Teachers College to stay open
Governor Lane states Maryland must operate Frostburg State Teachers College. The three member public works board approved about 54000 for extra dormitory space last week, opposing the Marbury Commission recommendation to close the institution. The commission notes high operating costs with few graduates entering state teaching. The measure is under review by the legislature. Board members Miles and Lacy back the expansion as a sensible step and pledge no abandonment before a legislative decision.
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Baltimore
Lane
Maryland
Frostburg State Teachers College
Three Man Public Works Board
Marbury Commission On Higher Education
Legislative Council
General Assembly
Board of Public Works
Hooper
Miles
James J. Lacy
Lacy
Credit Curbs Take Effect September Twentieth
The act aims to curb inflation by licensing all dealers, banks, and others offering installment sales. By September 20 dealers are licensed automatically and must file registration within 60 days. violations may lead to license suspension or criminal penalties up to ten years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The measure seeks to restrain high credit use amid rising prices.
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New York Consumers Council
New York
Sauto
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Register
Federal Reserve Bank
Bank
Branc
Reserve Board
Probers Demand Missing Witness for Hiss Case
The House committee pursues Peters as Whittaker Chambers claims Peters led a nationwide Communist underground. Chambers says Peters introduced him to Alger Hiss, who denies prewar underground ties. Hiss later says he knew Chambers as Crosley. Nye says he never met a Crosley. Three more witnesses Pressman Abt and Witt join closed session to respond to Chambers.
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Peters
Nixon
I. Whittaker Chambers
Time Magazine
United States
Chambers
Alger Hiss
State Department
Hiss
Washington
Whittaker Chambers
George Crosley
Crosley
Senate Munitions Investigating Committee
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
House
Un-American Activities Commitee
Hiss-Chambers
Lee Pressman
CIO
John Abt
Henry A. Vellace
New Progressive Party
Weaving Plant speeds up with roller skating loom workers
In Okayama dated August 20, Seidaiji Textile Manager noted slow loom productivity. He assigned one girl per loom, then added roller skates so one worker could manage seven machines, boosting output.
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SMART
Okayama
Japan
Seidaiji
Mysterious fires plague Illinois farm near Macomb
At Charles Willey farm in Macomb Illinois investigators report a series of fires destroying the house and three barns, with two other blazes starting in the chicken and milk houses. Deputy state fire marshal John Burgard tests wallpaper while Chief Fred Wilson seeks answers as samples are analyzed.
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Macomb
Charles Willey
Willey
John Burgard
Springfield
Fred Wilson
Macombere
Jones House Nearly Ready
Jones outlines ready-to-move houses priced at 32500 or 3500 with brick faced exteriors. Six single story designs avoid basements and use patented composition walls with insulation space between plaster and outer shell. Buyers may add brick facing stone facing stucco or other finishes later as funds and materials allow.
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Jones
Hagerstonians
Pravda Replies To US Version Of Dreher Case
Dreher was detained by MVD agents after a meeting at the Odessa customs house and released hours later in Moscow. Ambassador Smith reported that an emissary known as E invited Dreher to E’s office to expedite embassy shipments. Vishinsky demanded Dreher leave the Soviet Union, which the embassy described as a plant by Soviet authorities.
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Moscow
Ambassador Smith
Smith
Odessa
Breher
MVD
Vishinsky
Dreher
McDermott
May Park Debate Over Loading Zone Car Parking
In a dispute over a restricted zone the case centers on whether a car can be treated as merchandise under the ordinance. Patrolman Britcher sought clear guidance as he issued tickets while Magistrate Bostetter found the motorist not guilty. The city council may need to amend the ordinance to exclude automobiles from loading zones or clarify if cars may load groceries.
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Chalmers
Britcher
Bostetter
Jones launches new project of 30 brick two bedroom homes
Jones proceeds with a new project delivering about thirty fully finished brick two bedroom houses priced five to six thousand dollars including the lots. The homes are FHA and Veterans Administration approved.
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Jones
FHA
Veterans Administration
Hope To Build Home In 10 Days
Red Cross headquarters reported ample offers of furniture and household items for the Ocker family to set up housekeeping. Donations include cash from the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Meridian Club, with many other fraternal groups and anonymous gifts expected.
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Red Cross
Ocker
Mr. Mills
Order of Eagles
Meridian Club
County Schools Renovation Projects Across Maryland Towns
County schools including Rohrersville Broadway Wayside and Hagerstown High are undergoing renovations. Upgrades include new concrete walks blacktopped playgrounds cisterns and repairs to spouting. Cafeterias will be expanded and dining areas reconfigured with improved water sewage electrical systems and safety checks.
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Rohrersville
Broadway
Wayside
Hagerstown High School
Surrey
Sandy Hook
Woodland Way
White Oaks
Leitersburg
Halfway
Maugansville
Mt. Lena
Beaver Creek Road
Republicans Seek Changes to Taft Hartley Act
In Albany, Howard McGrath warned that Joseph W. Martin Jr. will promote a GOP record stance, suggesting Dewey may run on Republican achievements. Truman said the law works as planned amid labor tensions, while CIO leaders backed a strong anti Republican, Dixiecrat and Progressive critique. A CIO executive board meeting is slated for August 30 to discuss endorsing a candidate.
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Howard McGrath
Joseph W. Martin
Dewey
Truman
National Labor Relations Board
CIO Maritime Union
Great Lakes
Trumen
CIO
Henry A. Wallace
Progressive Party
Albert
Beys nine accused of fatal downtown blaze
Reno officials announced two nine year old boys were held by juvenile authorities for starting a paper fire in a vacant basement that spread to junk and caused a deadly blast killing five and injuring 137. Police say gas from burning materials contributed to the explosion while spectators watched near the burning buildings.
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Reno
Nev
L. R. Greeson
Earl Evans
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Jones House
Pennsylvania Ave
N. Potomac St
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Pravda
Caskey
Ie, Be In
Public
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Moore
Dulamel
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