Wagner son enters race for his father’s Senate seat
Robert F. Wagner Jr. announced on WWDC radio that he seeks the New York Senate seat his father vacated. The New York City planning committee chairman said he would only pursue the nomination through party leaders and win the Democratic nomination and then defeat any Republican challenger. He noted Lehman and Roosevelt Jr. could marshal party support, while Dewey might nominate him to run in the fall.
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Israel Adopts California Citrus How-To for Gaza to Acre Groves
Israel under Premier Ben Gurion moves to modernize its citrus industry after wartime disruption. Loans totaling 4.8 million dollars are issued to growers, with half repayable in 12 years at two percent. California advisors visit to implement mechanized grove practices, coop mergers, and sprinkler irrigation to replace ditch systems and boost exports from Jaffa and Valencia oranges and grapefruit.
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Acre
Jaffa
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California
VA Readies Its Set up For Veterans Refund
Veterans Administration head Carl R. Gray Jr said a massive machine accounting system will issue 2.8 billion dollars in insurance dividends to 16 million World War II veterans. Over 1,325 machines will operate in 200,000 square feet across two buildings, with 3,000 staff hired. First checks go out next January and will reach 200,000 payments daily.
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Washington
Carl R. Gray, Jr
Gray
Hoover on Security and Progress in Society
Former President Herbert Hoover argues that seeking security to eliminate risk drains joy from competition and new ventures. He says risk and challenge fuel moral and intellectual growth, and national progress comes not from safety alone but from pursuing new undertakings and achievements.
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Herbert Hoover
Today's Radio Schedule Teems With Classic Programs
A historical radio timetable lists Japanese and American shows across the day from morning news at 6:00 to late night finales. Notable programs include The Railroad Hour, Fred are how, Backstage, Riders of the Purple Sage, and Jane Pickens Show with various music and drama segments.
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Nationalists Bomb Shanghai Again
Nationalist warplanes bombed Shanghai for the second time, warning Nanking residents of day and night raids. Three government planes, including a four engined bomber, flew over Shanghai four hours, dropping four or five bombs on the outskirts. One office building damaged, no known casualties. Anti aircraft fire filled the sky as clouds shielded planes. Other Nationalist planes dropped leaflets on Nanking urging evacuation of target areas and urging civilians not to cooperate with Communist authorities, while calling strikes and lockouts to ease suffering.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Milk Prices May Rise After 1949 Peak
Washington reports the agriculture department expects higher milk and dairy product prices over the next six months due to declining output and boosted government butter support prices. Butter prices rise from 59 to 62 cents per pound for grade A on September 1, with the department holding offers to buy butter at 62 cents.
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Agriculture Department
Department
Government Party Leads in Mexico
First unofficial election returns from a fraction of Mexico City districts show the government Party of Revolutionary Institutions leading to a slate of 147 deputies. More than 2,000,000 Mexicans voted as booths closed at 5 p.m. Observers call it the more popular vote in Mexican history. official counts due late Wednesday. A 95 degree sun scorched the nation as elevator operators in an Illinois town walked off the job.
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Trio at Harvard Finds New Comet
Harvard College observers announce a new comet discovered by Dr Bart Bok graduate student Vainu Bappu and Gordon Newkirk. Found on a Saturday night plate in Cygnus, magnitude 13, not naked eye visible. The comet will be named the Bappu Bok Newkirk comet with a Copenhagen designation.
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Reds Order New Purge
In Düsseldorf Germany the Russians allegedly ordered a secret purge of Titoists and traitors within Western Germany's Communists. Over 1,500 party members and trade union leaders report ousters already occurred. A five member Soviet zone committee is supervising the purge, described as a loyalty test ahead of elections. The move could affect top Communist figures but supposedly will not remove Western Germany's Communist chief Max Reimann. Walter Fisch, deputy to Reimann, may be purged as a Titoist aligned with German nationalism.
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U S Sees Rise in Counterfeiting Activity Across Nation
Washington reports 135 counterfeiters arrested last year with $513,961 seized in bogus money and over $100,000 recovered in a recent capital operation near the White House. Secret Service predicts a larger 1949 crackdown as equipment becomes available and black market currency persists.
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U.S
Marseilles
France
Fire destroys Lemon lodge in Spencer Idaho
A Sunday blaze leveled Lemon's lodge and two nearby homes in Spencer Idaho. Reports say 60-year-old lodge employee Jennie Mae Reynolds may have died after entering the second floor to clean a room. Rescue crews planned to search the ruins once safe. The Lemon and Hensley homes burned. no local fire-fighting facilities existed and the railroad's water cart could not be used.
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Britons Prohibited From Washing Cars Amid Dry Spell
London faces a drought as two weeks of sun prompt water restrictions. Residents are forbidden to water gardens and washing cars is a misdemeanor. Reservoirs are drying, dairy officials warn pasture damage could affect milk supplies. Devon streets echo a water saving message with loudspeakers. London has had no rain since June 13.
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Water Board
Devon
Panama Canal Toll Rule Cited By American Vessels
A report notes that American ships must pay tolls for passage through the Panama Canal just as vessels from any other nation, confirming uniform charges across all users.
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Panama Canal
Bus Auto Crash Kills Three in Indianapolis
Three people died when a bus crashed into a parked auto on a highway near Indianapolis. The bus carried 36 passengers who survived with minor bruises. Charles Rhodes, 25, of Indianapolis, died after being thrown clear. the auto occupants perished and two burned beyond recognition. Driver Jobs reported the car was parked with lights off, making the collision unavoidable.
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Here
Charles Rhodes
Ampact
Jobs
Painter Raun IDed by union as victim in possible fall
Painter Raun was identified by Gate City painters union members as the possible victim in a death scene ruled not a hit and run by police. He was described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, 155 pounds, medium complexion, and his right hand missing four fingers at the first joint.
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Gate City Painters Union
Ellsworth Sams
Raun
Seaplane Lands Roughly Then Sits On Boat
Stamford Connecticut reports a student pilot Lawrence Palmer, 30, landed a small seaplane in Stamford harbor but drifted and realized he had landed on an outboard motorboat. No injuries noted as boat crew assisted.
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Stamford
Lawrence Palmer
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