UnAmerican Activities Hearings Target Atomic Espionage
The un-American Activities Committee plans public hearings next week to probe atomic espionage and whether any atomic secrets were disclosed. The inquiry may reach back years, with officials named by Chambers and Bentley out of government service, and only one exception suspended. The discussion touches on possible spy rings from the past and broader Cold War tensions.
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wn-Amierican, Activities Committee
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Republican
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Robert Stripling
un-American Activities Committee
Probers Report Important Find In Communist Influence Inquiry
Witnesses discussed included a chemist formerly on the atomic bomb project now a New York private school teacher and William Rosen of Washington. The panel pursued claims Russia received wartime tranium shipments and that atomic scientists leaked to Soviet agents. Morris Goldner testified fur workers faced intimidation to back Henry Wallace third party and The Daily Worker.
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New York City
Russia
William Rosen
Washington
Ford
Alger Hiss
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
Time Magazine
Hiss
Chambers
House
New York
Henry A. Wallace
The
Daily Worker
Morris Goldner
New Ete
Independent Fur Manufacturers Association
CIO International Fur and Leather Workers Union
Masser Drivers Vote For Union Security
Masser Motor Express drivers helpers and platform men in Hagerstown voted 31 to 3 in favor of a union security clause with Local 992 of the Teamsters. The National Labor Relations Board conducted the election. 50 eligible voters existed but NY strike disrupted truck runs. The timing and setup were arranged by NLRB company and union.
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Masser Motor Express
Hagerstown
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
A.F.L
E. W. Butler
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National Labor Relations Board
New York
NLRB
Longshoremen vote on signing affidavits in West Coast dispute
In San Francisco on September 10 CIO Longshoremen held ballots to decide whether to sign non Communist affidavits and accept the employers last offer that would raise straight time pay by ten cents. In Seattle the vote was 1463 to 19 against signing the affidavits and 1467 to 15 against accepting the offer. Meantime in Bellingham Washington an interim agreement gave crews a 25 cent raise while the strike persisted into its ninth day with allied unions and the Shipping and Waterfront Employers Associations maintaining stiff positions.
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CIO
Seattle
National Labor Relations Board
Ongshoremen
Bellingham
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Puget Sound
End of Pollution Goals Move Forward in Basin Plan
The article details a 1948 act and related reports promoting pollution abatement with federal loans and grants. It lists loan limits, funding caps, and the intended role of agencies, plus a draft schedule of committee activities and a dinner meeting in Washington. Named participants include Harold A. Kemp and L Harold Sotheron with others from Harrisburg Richmond Romney and Washington.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Harold A. Kemp
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Orcus J. Matthews
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Raymond Long
State Planning Board
Richmond
George H. Williams
West
Virginia
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C. C. Burger, Jr
War Department
Oliver Gasch
Government of the District of
Demonstration Turns Violent in Berlin Sector Clash
Police report a teenager died from stomach gunfire as anti Communist demonstrators pressed through Berlin. Six other civilians were injured, with three shot. five Soviet officers were hurt. Soviet press blamed demonstrations on anti Communist city leaders, while Socialist papers alleged arrests and police aggression in the Russian zone.
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Hoffman Would Cut Aid To Any Fascist Nation
Washington, Sept. 19 Paul G Hoffman said he would cut Marshall Plan aid to any European government that went fascist. He noted the act requires ending recovery assistance to any communist regime and said he would apply the same stance if a fascist government took office. He did not name a country, but discussed France and General Charles De Gaulle, whom he said was not a fascist.
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de Gaulle
Sees No Hope For Agreement On Colonies
Washington officials foresee a fresh clash over Italy's war looted colonies as Britain and France back Russia's move. Secretary Marshall states the United States is wholly agreeable to Russia proposing a conference, but says reconvening today is impossible. a representative may attend Monday. The Foreign Ministers Council would have three days to reach an accord if Moscow approves the new date.
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Refugees Safe as Volcano Threat Lingers in Philippines
About 15 000 refugees trapped by a volcanic eruption in the Philippines were reported safe as signs pointed to favorable monsoon winds and a short sea crossing to Mindanao. Evacuation chances depended on gases being blown out to sea and remaining boats and ships aiding transfers from Camiguin and nearby ports.
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Air Force Expands Overseas and Reveals New Warplanes
The Air Force showcased jet and parasite aircraft at Cleveland air races including the XF-85 and NB-47, and unveiled the XC-99 transport. It reports 400000+ personnel, 49000 more abroad this year, and a push to 444400 by next June, relying on volunteers rather than the draft.
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Consolidated-Vultee
Air Force
Europe
Wallace Speech Postponed by Rain at Yankee Stadium
A rainstorm delayed Henry Wallace address at Yankee Stadium until tonight. About 30,000 had entered as Progressive supporters predicted 70,000 could attend. Wallace and running mate Sen. Glen Taylor were to speak to the crowd.
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Henry Wallace
Yankee Stadium
Progressive Party
Wallace
Glen Taylor
White House announces western campaign tour schedule
The White House disclosed a tentative campaign itinerary starting September 17 with major addresses in Dester Iowa Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Los Angeles. Additional talks are planned in Colorado Springs Pueblo and Glenwood Springs with further stops including Dallas Fort Worth and Louisville.
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Iowa
Denver
Salt Lake City
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Los Angeles
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Dallas
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Maginnis Dies After Maryland Lecture Heart Attack
Robert B. Maginnis 57, assistant secretary of the American District Telegraph Company in New York, collapsed and died of a heart attack shortly after lecturing to five volunteers in a University of Maryland short course in College Park.
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Robert B. Maginnis
American District Telegraph Company
New York
University of Maryland
Negotiations Resume Over California Refinery Walkout
Six major oil companies, CLO oil workers, and state conciliators resumed talks in San Francisco on September 10 to end the week old California refinery strike.
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CLO Oil
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