Berlin Currency Talks and Deepening West Berlin Deadlock
A Soviet official in Moscow signaled relief over German chatter and cited Berlin as nearing a final technical hurdle. West Berlin factions labeled Neumann's rally speech as hateful and unhelpful as public talk of a new currency sparked rumors. Informants indicate four powers plan to leave Berlin’s currency to Soviet influence, seeking four power control to curb Russian financial dominance.
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Phagche
Jeet Organ
Berlin
Moscow
West Berlin
Althoweh
Affidavits Presented On Jail Work Controversy
Judge Mish hears affidavits alleging county jail prisoners were used off site while serving sentences. County Commissioner Winslow F Burhans and Sheriff Joseph D Baker discussed actions taken. Burhans says evidence remains with the court and will be presented if needed. Judge Mish will issue a statement when appropriate.
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Joseph D. Mishby
Winslow
F. Burhans
Burhans
Sherif
Joseph D. Baker
Bune
Burke
Governor Pledges Action To Fix Maryland Tuberculosis Care
Ocean City Md September 3 Governor Lane said he would ask the 1949 Legislature to correct deficiencies in Maryland tuberculosis hospitals. He called the state planing commission report a basis for a real onslaught on tuberculosis and warned that construction costs could run from 11 million to 15 million. He said deficiencies were known when he became governor and pledged legislative and fiscal proposals in 1949 to correct conditions.
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Ocean City
Lane
Maryland
State Planning Commission
G. Canby Hobinson
General Assembly
Indians Would Battle Again at Black Hills Reunion
Rapid City South Dakota September 3 Indian survivors of the 1876 Custer massacre gathered for their first reunion in 28 years led by Iron Hawk 98 who said the whites started the war and the Sioux still yearn to reclaim hunting grounds. Notable attendees include Tron Hawk 26, Dewey Beard 88 High Eagle 87 Comes Again 84 John Sitting Bull 80 and Little Warrior 78 with others such as Black Eagle 33 and ren Yates listed as ill or absent.
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Rapid City
S. D
Black Hills
South Dakota
Iron Hawk
John Sitting Bull
Little Warrior
Black
Eley
Ren Yates
N. DO
Kennon Has Yet To Admit Defeat
Huey P Long's son Russell claimed victory in the U S Senate race with a 9700 vote margin while opponent Kennon refused to concede. Judge Robert F Kennon questioned the vote's validity on a radio broadcast. Kennon later avoided question about conceding as Russell expressed ongoing confidence.
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Kennon
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Russell
Robert F. Kennon
Long
Trucking Firms To Furlough Drivers
Several trucking firms operating between Baltimore and New York say they will furlough part or all of their drivers if the New York truck drivers strike continues. One firm may lay off about 50 drivers. another expects half of its drivers to be idle.
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Baltimore
Here
New York
Leitersburg Community Show Planned at Grange Hall
The Leitersburg Community Show is slated for October at the Grange Hall. At the regular meeting, Master Harry Strock presided as plans for the Hagerstown Fair restaurant operation were discussed.
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Leitersburg
Harry Strock
Prites
Ruth Meyers
Rudi
Sill
Dorothy Meyers
Timonium Fair
Louella Eckstine
Hagerstown
Ralph McCauley
van Smngre
Indian Springs
Mary Katherine Newcomer
Ada Hammond
Ben
S Keller Shank
Frances Danner
Truman Ready to slug it out on price and communists
President Truman defended his record against charges of Communist in government and farm price supports. He dismissed Stassen Dewey attacks as misstatements and warned of high living costs while noting wholesale prices fell slightly in the latest week.
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Truman
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Trumah
Campaigo
Stassen
Brannen
Repubicans
Congress
Albany
Agriculture Department
Brannan
Pauley
Brennan
Essense
Chicago
S.p.co
Injured Woman Lucy Leppo Regains Consciousness in Md
In Havre De Grace Maryland doctors say Mrs Lucy Field Leppo has regained consciousness after more than three weeks. She remains unable to be questioned by police due to ongoing medical evaluation and has not yet undergone full examinations to determine the exact nature of her injuries. A hospital spokesman notes improvement but specifies continued treatment.
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Havre de Grace
Lucy Field Leppo
Seppo
Huntington
W. Va
Baltimore
Francis Rider
Lappe
Washington
Rider
Wallaces Moves Into Arkansas Eggs Fly Again
Henry Wallace headed into Arkansas amid egg throwing in Shreveport and Monroe Louisiana. The Progressive president candidate left Shreveport after a radio talk as eggs splattered his car, though he was unhurt.
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Shreveport
Henry Wallace
Arkansas
Progressive Party
Little Rock
Ark
Mississippi
Louisiana
Monroe
Wallace
Ideal Weather Over U.S. Today
Skies were clear across most of the nation with near normal temperatures. Wet spots appeared in Washington eastern Colorado Oklahoma and Central Texas. Temperatures rose above 100 in parts of the west from the Great Lakes to California. Blythe California hit 118 yesterday. Mild weather prevailed east of the Great Lakes into New England.
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Chicago
Washington
Colorado
Oklahoma
Thenois
Mercury
Great Lakes
Miesinpi Valley
Rockies
California
Blythe
Calif
New England States
South American Nations Move to Outlaw Communists
Chile joined Paraguay and Uruguay in banning the Communist party. The move follows bans in neighboring nations as part of regional anti communist policy. A separate historic note mentions Ontario mining beginning with silver discoveries at Cobalt in 1904.
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Santiago
Chile
Communist Party
Braga
Paraguay
Ontario
Cobalt
Mitchum narco case probes widen in Los Angeles
District attorney moves toward grand jury inquiry into the Mitchum Lila Leeds narcotics case. Arrested with them were dancer Vickie Evans and real estate man Robin Ford. all bonds set at $31,000. Industry figures defend the profession amid calls for broader indictments. Mrs Mitchum seeks guidance as Las Vegas trip unfolds.
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Los Angeles
District Attorney
Murrijuana
Robert Mitetam
Lila Leeds
William EB. Simpson
Simpson
Produce
Dore
Schary
Pa Ite
Mitchum
Man Stabs Woman Near Arcade As By Standers Intervene
Davenport attacked Mrs. Brohawn with a knife and a bystander Dart Todd intervened using a shovel. Davenport was stopped as other bystanders aided the victim and police detained him at Borcheater jail. Mrs. Brohawn and Davenport had a long relationship and were to marry.
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Davenport
Todd
Miller Jr. Gets 90 Days for Larceny of Pots and Pans
George Miller Jr., 24, was convicted of stealing pots and pans worth 13.75 from Mrs. Bessie Gibson on Intervale Road and sentenced to 90 days in county jail by Magistrate Harry E. Snyder. His father, George Miller Sr., was tried on the same charges but acquitted. The pair reportedly lived in a large traveling truck.
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George Miller, Jr
Bessie Gibson
Intervale Road
Harry E. Snyder
Robert Miller
Profit Sharing Trust pamphlets explain worker benefits
The article describes the corporation's Profit Sharing Trust, noting maximum yearly contributions since 1943 and increasing employee shares. A pamphlet series for Panghorn employees will answer questions about the Trust’s purpose, costs, and comparison to pensions, stressing opportunity and worker involvement.
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Thomas W. Pangborn
Panghorn
Bell
Packet To Be Used At National Races
The United States Air Force Packet equipped and flying pressroom will depart Washington with 30 aviation writers for the National Air Races in Cleveland. The craft serves as field headquarters for the press and Air Force PR during Labor Day weekend events with an onboard newsroom and in-flight writing capability.
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United States Air Force Packet
Washington
Cleveland
Idlewild International
New York
Hagerstown
Air Force
Idlewild
Cleveland National Air Races
United States
Packet
Washhouse Damaged By Blaze At Adam Martin Farm
Firefighters from Greencratie and Maugansville quickly controlled a blaze that damaged a brick washhouse on Adam Martin's farm on Greencratie Pike. Flames confined inside due to slate roof. rafters charred. Damage estimated at several hundred dollars. Cause undetermined though it appeared to start near the chimney.
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Greencratie
Maugansville
Adam Martin
Greencratie Pike
Peters Admits Red Connection Not Leader
New York reports that J. Peters, facing deportation and a contempt of Congress charge, admits active Communist involvement in the United States but denies testimony that he was a Soviet underground leader. The 64-year-old Hungarian, who also uses the name Alexander Stevens, spoke after a four day deportation hearing.
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New York
J. Peters
Congress
United States
Peters
Alexander Stevens
Communist Party
Manuel
Carol King
House subcommittee to question electrical firms on Communist ties
Washington Sept 3 a House labor subcommittee plans to query management at several electrical companies about doing business with Communists in the labor movement. CIO leaders Carey and Fitzgerald clash over union control as hearings loom in New York, with officials promising to seek facts and may summon executives as witnesses.
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Washington
House Labor
CIO
Kersten
R-Wis
Subcommittee
James B Carey
Albert Fitzgerald
United Electrical Workers Union
New York
U. B
Bricklayers Win Eight Hour Day Pay Increase
The New York Supreme Court upheld an arbitration award granting brick layers $27 for an eight hour day. The ruling finalized a June 30 decision in a dispute between the AFL local lodges and the Mason Builders Association of Greater New York.
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New York
Supreme Court
AFL
Bricklayers,Masons and Plasterers International Union
Mason Builders Association of
Greater New York
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