Treaty pact debate: ratification vote looms in Senate
Congress weighs amendments to a 40 year Atlantic pact with 20 year term. Critics fear implied arms race and automatic war triggers in Articles 3 and 5. Nations listed include United States Canada Great Britain Belgium Denmark France Iceland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway and Portugal.
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Congress
Senate
United States
North Atlantic
Canada
Great Britain
Belgium
Denmark
France
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
the Wetherlands
Norway
Portugal
Grand Jury Seeks Klan Records in Contempt Case
On day 14 of an ongoing contempt sentence, Morris and Dr. Pruitt clash over authority as a grand jury seeks Klan records. Pruitt hints at resignation, while Morris questions the attorney general’s power to order the mask removal.
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Morris
Dr. Pruitt
Odde
Pruitt
First steel rail rolled of American steel in 1565
A brief note records that the first steel rail was rolled from American steel in the year 1565. The event marks an early milestone in metal production and industrial history.
Police Unite To Block Gang War
The article details an unsolved Cohen shooting tied to the Siegel case, with Sheriff Hiscailuz and Police Chief Worton directing investigations. Cooper served as Cohen’s bodyguard. six deputies patrolled the Sun Set Strip under Captain Lange. The underworld provided some suspect information.
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Rage
Busey Siegel
Cohen
Siegel
Luxuries
Virginia Hui
Siegal
Eurete Hiscailuz
Howser
Wo AL Worton
Horrall
Cooper
SacramentoGovernor Declares War on Hoodlums
Governor Earl Warren calls gang warfare a challenge to law enforcement and orders agencies to halt hoodlum activity in Sacramento. He pledges federal and state support to stamp out the violence and restore order.
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Sacramento
Earl Warren
Pools Damaged as Heavy Rain Destroys Park Swim Area
Waterway damage and high water forced pool closures at a city park as debris and silt clogged the swimming area. Workers cleaned debris and drained the pool, then restored access after removing piles of waste and repairing the makeshift dam.
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Queveniles
Camp O
Great Cacapen
Wis
Osines
Man Mide
Rte
Rhedian
City Police To Get Warrants
City officials discuss issuing warrants for clubs raided, directing officers to take information to a magistrate for arrest warrants. Attorney Amerity confirms warrants may target corporations via executive officers, with action in the next day or two.
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Office of State's Attorney
Ellinger
Urner
M. E. Ellinger
City of
Hagerstown
Maryland
Mills
Martin L. Ingram
Brown
Francis H. Amerity
Back Wrapped Pinafore Pattern Ad Teases Summer Fashion
Advertisement advertises back wrapped pinafore patterns in sizes 12 14 16 40 42 44 and 48 with yardage standards. Readers send name address and style number to Pattern Department The Hagerstown Daily Mall 121 W 18th St New York. Summer fashion focus promises stylish wear for two weeks with pay and chic wearable outfits for town.
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Rhein
Desiree
Pattern
Hagerstown, MD
DAILY
18Th ST
New York
X.ummer
Four Democrats Named as Murphy Vacancy Prospects
Washington speculates on Truman choosing from four Democratic senators to fill the Supreme Court seat left by Justice Murphy who died. The possible nominees listed are Joseph C. O'Mahoney Wyoming Francis J. Myers Pennsylvania Brien McMahon Connecticut and J Howard McGrath Rhode Island.
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Truman
United States Supreme Court
Frank Murphy
Washington
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Francis J. Myers
Pennsylvania
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
J. Howard McGrath
Rhode Island
President Truman says to name Murphy successor soon
President Truman stated he will name a successor to Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy as soon as possible but refused to indicate potential nominees. He gave a blunt no comment when asked if the new justice would be a Roman Catholic.
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Murphy
Shington
Truman
Tate Supreme Court
Frank Murphy
Congress Aims to Adjourn by September First
Washington July 21 Congressional traders set September 1 as the target adjourn date for this session. Optimism is low as lawmakers tackle a backlog of legislation. House Democrats plan to finish most bills by end of August. Bills include minimum wage rise interstate, Social Security expansion, and possible federal aid to education.
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Washington
Congress
House
McCoremack
Massachusetts
Newsymen
Summer fashion hook patterns for all ages and occasions
The Summer Fash Ton Hook offers over 150 pattern designs for all ages and occasions. Each design is suited for easy sewing with a price of 20 cents. Order your loopy now.
Holes in One At Middlesboro Golf Club
In Middlesboro Kentucky July 20 two holes in one were recorded by members of the same foursome during a four ball tournament Frank Edwards aced the Weyard fifth hole and his opponent Ben Brown later shot a ball that deflected off a bank and into the cup in the same round. In Baltimore July 20 the A B Abell Company owner of WMAR applied to the FCC for permission to conduct color television tests between Baltimore and Washington.
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Middlesboro
Ying
Frank Edwards
Weyard
Ben Brown
Baltimore
Abell Company
WMAR
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
Market Seafood Items List From Ocean Fresh Stand
A catalog style listing shows a variety of seafood items including red bass channel baas porgies butterfish sea trout fillet haddock fillet bluefish fresh halibut steak fresh salmon steak fresh sea scallops md picked crab meat jumbo shrimp jumbo shrimp stealied and seasoned large heavy steamed seasoned hard crabs soft crabs lobster tails chowder clams.
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Red Bass Channel
Vaughan May Be Called In Probe and Political Pressure
The probe has already led to suspensions of Maj. Gen. Alden H. Waitt and Maj. Gen. Herman Feldman. Rep. Shafer calls Truman to suspend Vaughan, and Sen. Mundt demands Vaughan testify on possible knowledge of five per centers. Hoey cautions that only concrete evidence will prompt a witness invitation. Vaughan claimed to know about 300 people in contract operations.
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Alden H. Waitt
Army
Chemical Corps
Herman Feldman
Vaughan
Washington
Rep. Shafer
Rmich
Truman
Senator Mundt
R-Sd
Senate
Mundt
Hoey
Paul Grindle
Massachusetts
New York Herald Tribune
James V. Hunt
Government Contract Influence Claims At Local Agencies
Grindle testified Hunt said he could influence officials Waitt Feldman and Vaughan to help secure a government contract. The remarks surfaced amid discussions on potential procurement and political connections within the agency.
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Ficer
War Assets Administration
Grindle
Hunt
Waitt
Feldman
Vaughan
Buick Dealers Attend Preview Conference in Washington
Alvin F. Thumma, a local Buick dealer, travels to Washington on July 22 1949 for a preview of Buick Special set for public release next month. About 72 Washington zone dealers join at the Mayflower Hotel for a full day of sessions led by zone manager N D Kelly with data from Flint Michigan field convention.
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Alvin F. Thumma
Buick
Washington
D.C
Mayflower Hotel
N. D. Kelly
Flint
Michigan
Ady
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Jersey
Norfolk Spa
Boston
North Prospect St
Lees
Cushwa
Sen
Sen. J. Howard McGrath
Shipp’s Sea Food
Daily Mail
Herald-Mail Co
Vaughn
Howard
Janenese Beetle Control
Russell L. Howard
General Electric
Bowman's Gen's
Smithsburg
Concord
S. Potomac St
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