Americans suffer wounds as cease-fire team attacked
A Communist broadcast reported three Americans wounded and 13 others injured when a cease-fire team was strafed and bombed by government planes near Jehol. A rescue plane was to depart for Chihfeng or Tolum as the team, with Communist troops, retreats north from Chengteh.
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Peiping
Jehol
Chengteh
Yenan
Associated Press
San Francisco
U. S
Chiang Kai- Shek
United States
Gol
J. H. Rustemeyer
Leavenworth
Kas
Chetgteh
Chihfeng
Tolum
Jehol-Chahar
Tolun
Britain backs parts of Byrnes Stuttgart speech
A British foreign office spokesman said several passages of Secretary Byrnes speech in Stuttgart agreed with British policy. He noted support for returning the Saar to France and said Britain had seen some indications of Byrnes planned actions, though the full text was not yet received.
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London
Foreign Office
Byrnes
Stuttgart
Saar
France
Hhe Byrnes
Skunk Defended Against Chicken-Killing Claims
County Agent Miller says skunks rarely attack chickens and prefer carcass aftermaths. He notes large poultry losses are more likely from Weasels or Foxes, as skunks drag off any killed chicken to eat later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Heirens Sentenced to Three Life Terms in Murders
William Heirens, 17, a former University of Chicago student, receives three consecutive life sentences for three murders and numerous burglaries and assaults. He faces release only after at least 61 years under Illinois parole rules, while expressing a muted apology and resignation in court.
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Chicago
William Heirens
Beirens
Cook County
Heirens
University of Chicago
Harold G. Ward
Elevator Stall During Lightning Leaves Prisoners Safe
Officer Albert McGhee and two prisoners were trapped in an elevator between floors during a severe lightning storm in Spokane on September 6. McGhee kept calm and the trio passed the time reading magazines by flashlight until rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Albert McGhee
McGhee
Maryland Jewish Meet in Baltimore Plans Action
Local delegates prepare for the Maryland Jewish Meet at the Phoenix Club with some 200 leaders from thirty communities to back United Jewish Appeal relief for Europe and displaced persons. Speakers include Herschel Schacter and M. Robert Herman as sessions run 1 to 5 p.m. with urgent Poland relief and Palestine housing on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Max Greenwald
Jack Shapiro
Robbie
W. A. Buchheim
Meyer Berkson
Phoenix Club
United Jewish Appeal
Palestine
Europe
Herschel Schacter
Buchenwald Concentration Camp
Harry Greenstein
Associated Jewish Charities
Jewish Welfare Fund of
UNRRA
Middle East
M. Robert Herman
Sidney Lansburgh
Harry Aledberg
Poland
United States
Germany
Germans to Govern Selves Debate Continues in Bonn
Secretary Byrnes, replying to Molotov, asserts U S willingness to stay involved in European affairs and keep occupation forces in Germany. He states the Army will remain part of the occupation as long as needed while addressing German and Allied leaders in the American zone capital Bonn. The city showed festive flags and security forces were quadrupled for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. M. Molotov
Germany
Byrnes
United States
Woman Attacked by Five Dogs Near Death in Memphis
A 74 year old woman was mauled by five dogs in a Memphis ditch and listed in critical condition at a hospital. She sustained bites to arms legs face and neck with a physician noting severe injuries though a corset limited damage. Five dogs were seized for observation as authorities investigate the assault.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ora Hassel
Robertson Is Party Choice For U S Senate Nominee
Absalom Willis Robertson, 59, tax expert and wildlife conservationist of Lexington, Va., was nominated by acclamation at the Virginia Democratic state convention to succeed the late Carter Glass. The unexpired term runs through 1948. Robertson faces Republican Robert H. Woods in the general election with running mate Harry Fyrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Absalom Willis Robertson
United States
Carter Glass
Virginia
Robertson
Lexington
House of Representatives
Roanoke City
Howard W. Smith
Eighth
Robert H. Woods
Pearlsburg
Harry Fyrd
Lester
Election Ordered At Limestone Plant
The National Labor Relations Board ordered an election at Blair Limestone Co. in Martinsburg West Virginia to determine a bargaining agent. Eligible employees on the payroll before August 24 will vote on representation by AFL United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union Clo United Stone and Allied Products Workers of America or by neither union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Blair Limestone Co
Martinsburg
W. Va
Afl-United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union
Clo-United Stone and Allied Products Workers of America
France To Get U S Army Equipment
Paris reports that about 20 million dollars worth of U S Army equipment will be turned over to France today under a loan agreement negotiated in Washington. The U S western base section headquarters said transfers totaling about 13 million dollars have been completed in the past two weeks, including a 7.5 million dollar air depot at Compiegne.
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Paris
U. S
France
Washington
Compiegne
Seamen Strike Threatens Food Supply and Ports
Vice Admiral W W Smith urged unions to assure protection of refrigerated food stocks amid a nationwide seamen strike. Nearly 200000 workers including dock hands and CIO seamen pledged to honor picket lines. Pacific shipowners urged White House action, warning a few days of disruption could trigger a major disaster for U S shipping.
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W. W. Smith
CIO
Pacific American Shipowners’ Association
Truman
WSB
J. B. Bryan
Pacific American Shipowners Associated
Anti McKeldinites criticize Nice meeting call in Baltimore
Baltimore Sept 6. Discontent remains among Robertson supporters as a meeting to elect Deeley Nice as chairman of the Republican City Committee faces criticism. Mrs Calvin Gabriel notes the postal cards were signed Nice alone and questions his authority to call the meeting.
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Baltimore
Theodore R. McKeldin
McKeldin
Baltimore City
Paul Robertson
Robertson
Herman L. Mills
Deeley K. Nice
Baltimore City Republican Committee
Calvin Gabriel
Draft Officials Confer Thursday
Local draft board officials met with two state Selective Service officers to discuss policies and procedures in light of recent directives. Captain C Harris Bryant USN served as assistant state director and Colonel Paul Klaesius USA advised on occupational deferments.
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Selective Service
C. Harris Bryant
USN
Paul K. Klaesius
USA
Dense Fog Triggers Fatal Plane Crash Near Elko Field
A fog caused a crash near Elko Field. Mortician Robby Burns found a woman dead and a crying baby alive at the wreck. Irene Barabus of Brooklyn died, and the baby survived after being found on the hillside before transfer to hospital. Russell Plank noted a grim scene at the dark crash site. Trans-Luxury confirmed they charter rather than fly regular schedules.
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Elko Field
Robby Burns
Burns
Irene Barabus
Brooklyn N.Y
Link
Oakland
Calif
Russell Plank
Highway Patrol
Trans-Luxury
Police report double tragedy in South Charleston
Police Chief Earl B. Kidd said Sennett Aubrey Hanna 25 shot and killed his wife Yvonne 24 at their apartment and then shot himself. He was found unconscious alive with a .22 rifle nearby. Doctors said Hanna's recovery was doubtful as police framed the case.
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South Charleston
W. Va
Earl B. Kidd
Sennett
Aubrey Hannen
Yvonne
Dunn Hospital
Hanna
Kidd
R. E. Dewey
J. M. Ramey
Ramey
Nicaraguan Chief to Undergo Surgical Operation
President Anastasio Somoza of Nicaragua flies to Boston from New Orleans for a surgical operation after doctors diagnose intestinal inflammation. He chose surgery as the quickest option, saying he prefers the short path over prolonged treatment. He was treated at Touro Infirmary after arriving by Army bomber on August 22.
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New Orleans
Anastasiou Somoza
Nicaragua
Boston
Central American
Britain Ready To Quit On Yugoslavia Frontier Row
Prime Minister McNeil dismissed Soviet and French positions on Venezia Giulia and Yugoslav frontier disputes ahead of the Luxembourg Palace conference. He criticized Vishinsky for saying the Four Power accord carried a minimum of justice and rejected any door closing to Italy or others. Molotov attended the talks for the first time since returning from Moscow.
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Yugoslavia
Luxembourg Palace
Trieste
Andrei Vishinsky
Venezia Guilia
Italy
V. M. Molotov
Moscow
McNeil
Byrnes Tours Stuttgart In Golden State Visit
Secretary Byrnes arrives in Stuttgart with Gen. McNarney and officials to meet at the Opera House. Thousands of civilians line the streets as the party tours the former Fuehrer’s suite and meets German regional leaders. Byrnes outlines American policy toward Germany and warns Moscow against expanding Russian influence in Western Europe.
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Stuttgart State Opera House
Opera House
Byrnes
Joseph T. McNarney
Tom Connally
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Luscious D. Clay
Connally
Texas
Fuehrer
Hitler
I‘ouse
Germany
Mossoow
Europe
United States
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Britain
Danzer Metal Works Company
Milly
Coats
Skunk
Ten Loan Service
Mont. Paymes
Industrial Finance Law
Ee Eat
L & B Hat
Hagerstown
Lowns
United Jewish Appeal For Refugees
Masonic Temple
Morris Frock Post
American Legion
Imhotep
Zoser
U.S
Richard A. Tenelly
Washington, D. C
William L
Krebs
Tenally
Iwo Jima
America
Wings OF
WCHA
Chambersburg
Box
York, Pa
Nice
Great Britain
Puerto Rico
Berkeley Springs
E. Antietam ST
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