Russia Debates Two-Thirds Rule At Conference
The four power plan on treaties faces pushback as Australia and the Netherlands argue two-thirds rule gives the Big Four too much control. Evatt of Australia scorns the approach while Molotov defends openness and asserts Soviet aims may be misunderstood. Byrnes meets Nenni as debates unfold amid public drafts and policy questions. A Nigeria tin ore deposit of nine thousand square miles is noted in a separate item.
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Russia
United States
Britain
France
Australia
Netherlands
Molotov
Finland
Italy
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
U. S
State Byrnes
Weasion
Pietro Nenni
de. Herbert V. Byatt
Tilsa
Evatt
Yugoslavia
Rules Committee
Byrnes
Nigeria
Africa
Jealous barber shoots wife and others in Memphis store
In a crowded downtown department store in Memphis, Robert Horner, 43, a barber, killed his waitress wife Gertrude Horner, 32, and wounded five bystanders before a police officer felled him. Horner, separated from his wife, left a note about burying them together despite others.
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Memphis
Tenn
Felice
Larry Fox
Fox
Robert Horner
Gertrude
Jerry) Horner
Horner
Williamsport Veterans Parade and Upcoming Events
Williamsport veterans invite participation in a parade and contact Beard Miller for details. A horse show at Welsh's farm on Sunday near Greencastle pike, with Roland McCardell in charge, offers prizes and entry info in Williamsport. Carnival nightly entertainment and games run with prices and times to be announced. Local veterans meeting at Community Park building tomorrow at 8 p.m. Light refreshments served.
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Beard Miller
Williamsport
Welsh
Greencastle Pike
Roland McCardell
Sayint
Joseph Rohrer
Philip Kreisinger
David Poole
Robert Liter
Tom Payne
William Byler
In Memoriam Jones and Kean Killed in France
In memory of Pfc. Jay Jones killed in France July 1, 1944. His family recalls his courage and love. Also remember Robert Kean killed in France July 31, 1944. His widow and daughter honor his sacrifice and devotion to country.
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Sean
Robert BE. Kean
France
Husband
Cora
Patricia A. Ady
Quick Relief Loans Advertised With Monthly Payments
An advertisement touts a $200 loan with 18 monthly payments of $7.27 each and a note that loans for certain purposes are limited by government regulation to shorter periods. It urges readers to call or visit Household for quick relief and to telephone first for ready service at the office.
Veterans gather at encampment with mixed World War II tales
Local veterans from Cambridge and surrounding areas share memories at the camp, including 52-year-old Sgt. Harry Insley and 14-year-old mascot Mickey Blades. Families recount service on Europe and Panama tours, while Lt. George Horner and Cpl. James Morris reflect on combat experiences and guard camp life versus prison.
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Saipan
George W. Horner
Cambridge
Europe
Harry B. Insley
Argonne Forest
Mickey Blades
Company B
4Th Battalion
R. §. Meis
Howard W. Jackson
Cumberland
Ralph
Normandy
Rhineland
William
U.S
Fiske
Charles
Jd. T. Parks
Pocomoke City
Army Life
Panama
St. Helena
James Morris
Ellson
Vagrant Man Questioned After Arrest by FBI
The man, taken into custody, carried a large envelope with letters including one in a foreign language and refused to identify it. He gave a shifting war history claiming roles as a government special agent and later a New York garage mechanic, and traveled between Virginia, Johnstown Pennsylvania, and Ha gerstown. He had no draft card or SSN and could not confirm his draft status despite saying he registered in Albany. He was born in Norton Virginia and claimed to be 38 or 39, citing confusion and strain without details.
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Ambrose
Snyder
New York
Virginia
Johnstown
Leonard Baer
Maugansville
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Albany
Norton
Rupert Hughes Nicknamed History at School
Rupert Hughes earned the nickname History during his school years. Ceylon spans 25,841 square miles in area.
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Rupert Hughes
Ceylon
Russia Seen as Chief Beneficiary in Peace Treaty Proposals
Summary of proposed postwar treaties for Italy Romania Bulgaria Finland and Hungary. Russia appears to gain reparations and territorial advantages while major powers seek to restrict German rearmament and limit weapons. Drafts aim to withdraw occupation forces and set UN oversight with limited asset seizures.
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Italy
Romania
Bulgaria
Finland
Hungary
Balkans
Russia
United States
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
United Nations
Soviet Union
Germany
U.S
France
Venezia Giulia
Dodecanese Islands
Greece
Trieste
Cotton Clothing Prices Rise Amid War Era Controls
Prices for cotton fabrics and garments increased as OPA average rose to 16 percent from about 24 percent earlier. Retail ceilings on men's outerwear also climbed about eight percent, covering items like leather coats, hunting clothes, heavy wool shirts, and sports jackets. The three member decontrol board was sworn in and began organizing, with Roy L. Thompson noting a week or ten days to complete the setup. Also noted is a historical aside that U.S. motor vehicle production around 1900 was 4 192 cars.
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OPA
Roy L. Thompson
Navy diaper mix up solved by War Assets Administration
The War Assets Administration explains those 312 dozen dia pers were actually arm slings. Yet the WAA offered the 27 inch squares on sale as diapers and veterans bought them all in a few hours.
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San Francisco
Navy
War Assets Administration
WAA
Pangborn strike threatens 50 foundry jobs and outside work
Pangborn Corp faces resumed production delays as about 50 foundry workers may be laid off. Two outside concerns prepare to take over work, transferring patterns and jeopardizing long time customers. The grand jury action is still pending guidance from the State's Attorney.
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Bethe
Bostetter
Inu
Grand Jury
Pangborn Corp
Pangborn
Pangborn Corporation
Clinics Schedule Released Tuesday for Washington County
The Washington County Health Department announced August clinic times including venereal disease clinics Tuesday and Friday at 7 PM and Thursday at 9 AM. Prenatal clinics are on Tuesday mornings August 7 and 27 at 9. Tuberculosis clinics by appointment Wednesday mornings August 7 and 21. Infant and child health center clinics every Tuesday at 9 at the Western Enterprise fire hall.
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Washington County Health Department
Health Department
King Street
Western Enterprise Fire Hall
West Washington Streets
Stamp Marks 40 Years in Meat Inspection
The familiar round purple inspection stamp on meat has been used by the U S Department of Agriculture for four decades, signaling compliance with federal quality and safety standards.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
U N Debates Russian Plea to Ban Atomic Weapons
Delegates at the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission reopen discussions on Soviet Russia’s proposal to outlaw production and use of atomic weapons. Andrei A. Gromyko faces questions on preventing illegal manufacture while emphasizing abolition of lethal bombs and punishing individuals who violate the convention.
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New York
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
Reserve Fliers May Get Flying Time
Army Air Force Reserve members are urged to contact Major Shook at the 443rd base unit, AC Reserve, Andrews Field Washington DC, for guidance on earning 50 hours of flying time per year. More information is available at the US Army recruiting station in the Earle building. The program starts August 10.
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Army Air Force Reserve
Shook
443Rd
AC Reserve
Andrews Field
Washington
D. C
Air Forces
The
S. Army
Earle Building
U S Army Truck Fired On At Trieste
Unidentified assailants fired on a U S Army truck near the Morgan Line north of Trieste in the Adriatic area. Troops escaped without casualties as patrols of the 361st Regiment searched for the attackers.
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Gorizia
Trieste
United States
Britain
Yugoslavia
Adriatic Sea
Treasure Hunt Ends With Stolen Prizes Reburied
Detectives Michelson and Trovie dig up cans of toys candy and balloons in a vacant lot after neighbors report suspicious digging. Two teenagers claim a treasure hunt prizes were stolen. The officers rebury the prizes at night and await developments.
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Minneapolis
Mike Michelson
Donald Trovie
No Haircut Club Formed in Hammond Protest
In Hammond on July 31 a No Haircut Club is organized after hair cut prices rise to $1. Vice president Donald Murphy says new members must have some hair to qualify. Any member who gets a haircut will be fined $5. A recruitment drive is planned in front of the courthouse Saturday.
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Hammond
Ind
Donald Murphy
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