OPA Faces Deadline as Truman Considers Price Bill
Congressional leaders told President Truman that if he does not sign the compromise OPA bill price controls will die Sunday. Barkley said the Senate will likely pass the measure by midafternoon, with discussions over possible presidential action before Sunday midnight.
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Washington
Truman
Barkley
White House
Senate
Rayburn
House
McCormack
Sen. McKellar
D-Tenn
OPA
Congress
Thhose
McKellar
Barkley and White
Maine
O'Daniel
D-Tex
Thomas
D. Olle
Bat
Sen. Bushfield
R.S.D
Third Party Threatens Third Party Threatens
Washington executive chairman C B Baldwin of the national citizens political action committee warned of a third party if the Democratic party stays on its current course. He spoke to students at a political action school and challenged Morse and Wallace on future party realignments and coalition obstacles.
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Washington
C.B. Baldwin
National Citizens Political Action Committee
Democratic Party
Baldwin
Sen
Morse
R.ore
Republican Party
Commerce Wallace
Wallace
Sen. Bilbo
Sen. Taft
Sen. Morse
Cord Hangs Child In Accidental Blind Cord Play
Fourteen month old Walter Kreeb was found hanged today in his New York home while playing with the cord of a Venetian blind. Police said the death appeared accidental and accidental asphyxia is suspected pending investigation.
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New York
Walter Kreeb
Vandals Destroy Mail and Boxes in Rural Pocatello Area
Postmaster Jack Trimming announced possible penalties up to five years in prison and a $5000 fine for damaging or destroying mail or mail boxes in the rural Pocatello region. Postal inspectors investigate reports of firecracker blasts and stolen mail including war bonds. Suspects are described as riding motorcycles and cars, with several mail boxes blown apart and some mail left on the ground after detonations.
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Pocatello
Jack Trimming
Trimming
Veteran Sees Calamity At State DAV Convention
F E Malnix of Seattle warned Boise delegates that unless veterans unite there will be another calamity like the 1932 economy act cutbacks. He cited 8000 World War I veterans who took their own lives in the first 90 days after the act and urged legislation to limit monetary benefits to those with financial need. Grant Hess presided as Boise hosted sessions with future resolutions to seek disabled veteran aid reforms.
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Boise
F. E. Malnix
Seattle
Disableds American Veterans District
Malnix
United States
Department
Grant Hess
Tornado Rips Detroit AreaCausing Heavy Damage
A short lived tornado struck Detroit near Wind sor and across the river from Canada at 3 37 p m. It tore roofs from over twenty buildings and left hundreds of thousands in damage. Seven people were treated for injuries but no deaths were reported.
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Detroit
Windsor
Jap Gets 20 Years For Brutalities At Prison Camp
Genji Minemo a former Japanese prison camp guard was convicted of brutalities against American prisoners and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Accused victims include Seaman George DeWitt Stoddard of Ogden Utah and William O Cash of Nampa Idaho.
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Yokohama
Minemo
George DeWitt Stoddard
Cook St
Ogden
Utah
William O. Cash
14Th Ave
Nampa
Idaho
Typhoid Case Reported in Boise Sparks Health Alert
The Boise bureau of vital statistics reports the first typhoid fever case of the year. Sanitarian Cornelius Meagher warns residents to avoid potentially contaminated water for drinking or swimming as the health unit investigates. William Hall, 17, of Boise is named in the report.
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Boise
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Cornelius Meagher
Meagher
William Hall
Army selects Idaho men for top list of new officers
President Truman nominates 9800 top wartime veterans as regular army officers. From Idaho, Lt. (Maj.) Lloyd R. Nuttall of Malad City, Donald E. McCulloch of Pocatello, Gerald J. Conlin Jr. of Blackfoot, Russell F. Fisher of Oxford, Dale F. Tarbet of Idaho Falls, Andre R. Pascal of Idaho Falls, Walter E. Schoenfeld of Pocatello, Vaughn G. Evans of Idaho, Wayne D. Morgan of Rexburg, and Eugene B. Le Bailly of Pocatello receive ranks ranging from captain to lieutenant colonel.
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Washington
Truman
War Department
Senate
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Idaho
Lloyd R. Nuttall
Box
Malad City
Donald E. McCulloch
Randolph
Pocatello
Gerald J. Conlin, Jr
Blackfoot
Russell F. Fisher
Oxford
Dale F. Tarbet
Rexburg
Eugene B. le Bailly
E. Benton St
Italy Elects President De Nicola in Italian Republic
Enrico De Nicola, a 68 year old Neapolitan statesman, was elected provisional president by the constituent assembly receiving 396 of 504 votes. He is seen as a compromise after Christian Democrats, Socialists and Communists backed him. premier De Gasperi's coalition may resign as De Nicola asks him to form a new government. Italians also voted to depose King Umberto II and abolish the Royal House to establish a republic.
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Rome
Enrico de Nicola
de Nicola
Christian Democrats
Alcide de Gasperi
de Gasperi
BRT Debates Union Tieup
A. F. Whitney, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train Men, says a definite possibility exists that the union will affiliate with either the AFL or the CIO. He spoke to the Miami Beach Morning Star as delegates prepare for the convention here from September 16 for eight weeks, noting unions may no longer operate independently.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Brotherhood of Railroad
AFL
CIO
A. F. Whitney
Railroad Union
Whitney
Railroad Brotherhood
Truman
Oldenberg Joins Idaho Falls Russets for Twin Falls Start
Idaho Falls Russets business manager Lou Garland announces the signing of 36 year old George Oldenberg to join the team Sunday in Twin Falls. The veteran third baseman batted .278 with 18 homers and around 80 RBIs for Idaho Falls in 1940 and recently completed naval service.
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Idaho Falls
Lou Garland
Idaho Falls Russets
George Oldenberg
Oldenberg
Twin Falls
Russets
Navy
Bridges Raps Russia as Roadblock to World Peace
Senator Bridges of New Hampshire denounced Russia as the great roadblock to world peace and urged a “road to peace around it” if Moscow refuses reform. He criticized Russia for distorting truth to sway opinion and warned against spreading atomic secrets, saying the world is not ready for the atom secret.
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Washington
Bridges
R-N.h
Russia
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hall Calls Inquest Into Death Of Daniel Green
Coroner Arthur W. Hall orders an inquest into the death of Daniel Green who died after a cerebral hemorrhage at General hospital. An autopsy found the fatal injury occurred from a scuffle Saturday night when Green fell into an excavation on the town’s east side.
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Arthur W. Hall
Daniel Green
General Hospital
Green
Vet Kills Wife Then Kills Self in New York
Police report a 27 year old veteran Edward Becker a plumber s helper fatally shot his wife Clemence 25 known as Clemence Wydau a nightclub performer and then killed himself with a German luger souvenir pistol in New York early today. Acting deputy chief Inspector William Reynolds identified the couple and noted Becker opposed his wife’s night club dancing career.
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New York
William Reynolds
Edward Becker
Clemence
Clemence Wydau
Republicans Meeting Here To Select Party Chairman
Anchorage residents plan to choose a party chairman at a local meeting while a monkey causes alarm in an ordinary home. The primate bit Mrs. Art Larson before fleeing. officials traced the pet’s origin to a resident who brought it from another state.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Art Larson
States
British Hold Germans After Hamburg Demonstration
Authorities detained an unspecified number of German civilians after a mass protest in Hamburg over a forced evacuation order for 30 000 residents to house Allied troops families. About 4 000 demonstrators gathered in the city square shouting resign Petersen and singing Deutschland Uber Alles.
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Hamburg
Burgomeister
Petersen
Three Plan Stations Authorized in Pocatello
The communications commission approved operation of three new standard radio stations in Pocatello. Pocatello Broadcasting Co will broadcast at 1490 kilocycles with 250 watts unlimited time. Eastern Idaho Broadcasting and Television Co at 1450 kilocycles 250 watts unlimited hours. Radio and Television Broadcasting Co of Idaho at 1240 kilocycles 250 watts unlimited time.
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Washington
the Communications Commission
Pocatello Broadcasting Co
Pocatello
Eastern Idaho Broadcasting and Television Co
Radio and Television Broadcasting Co
Idaho
Counties May Aid Service Officer
Gov Arnold Williams argues Idaho counties should fund a veterans service officer by a county levy. He told disabled American Veterans that the legislature created in each county an officer to aid veterans and dependents applying to federal or state agencies. He urged amendments to let county boards levy a mill tax to finance the office.
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Boise
Arnold Williams
Idaho
Idaho Disabled American Veterans
Veterans’ Agency
Board of
County Commissioners
Beans Scarce in Beantown Butter Plentiful in Kansas
New York reports widespread shortages in staple goods across cities with bread butter beef and suits scarce in many areas. The AP survey notes uneven distribution and temporary shortages while some items remain readily available in other regions.
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Beantown
Kansas
New York
Kansas City
Boston
Louisiana
Associated Press
Quishen
Bus Driver Blames Unknown Car For Snoqualmie Pass Crash
Glen C Berg, 24, driver of the Spokane baseball team bus, tells Coroner Brill the crash was caused by an oncoming car that forced the vehicle off the highway. Nine players died or were fatally injured including catcher Christian Hartje, 30. Berg, recovering from injuries, said brake and engine trouble preceded the accident and that he could not brake due to skid risk. He described a collision with a car on the wrong side of the road and a resulting guard rail impact at about 28 mph.
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Seattle
Glen C. Berg
Snoqualmie Pass
Spokane
John P. Brill, Jr
State Patrol
Berg
Christian Hartje
Filensburg
Express Strike Paralyzes New York Rail shipments
New York area express shipments halted by a union work stoppage. An embargo on all express into and out of the city stretched into a second day, tying up city garment factory outputs, travelers baggage, fish barrels, and other cargo. About 300 000 shipments normally depart daily, with no estimate for arrivals. Union members from the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Wreight Handlers Express Station Employer struck over layoffs shift hours and other union regulations.
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New York
New York City
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
A.F.S
Five Die as Pier 70 South Collapses Into Delaware River
A 150 foot double deck pier collapsed into the Delaware River trapping five workers. Seven survived by swimming through debris and 20 feet of water while eight others were treated at the scene. Survivors described chaotic rescue amid waves and debris.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Pier 70 South
Idahoans to Marry in Salt Lake City
Marriage licenses issued include Sidney A. Church 27 and Barbara Helen Church 24 of Burley Idaho Paul Humphreys 25 of Preston Idaho and Rosabeth M Nickle 22 of Delta Utah Daniel E Montgomery 25 of Pocatello and Elvere Beth Sandstrom 26 of Salt Lake City
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Salt Lake City
Sidney A. Church
Barbara Helen Church
Burley
Paul Humphreys
Preston
Idaho
Rosabeth M. Nickle
Delta
Utah
Daniel E. Montgomery
Pocatello
Elvere Beth Sandstrom
Bilbo Fights Negro Vote in Mississippi Senate Race
In Mississippi the 1930s style struggle over black voting rights peaks as Theodore Bilbo campaigns for a third Democratic Senate nomination. He calls for white unity against black voters and offers legal aid. few blacks are registered amid claims of intimidation. An observed violence case and a missing Jackson College for Negroes student are noted.
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Theodore G. Bilbo
Senate
Bilbo
Justice Department
Mississippi
Etoy Fletcher
Jackson College
German V-2 claims world altitude record at White Sands
At White Sands proving grounds an Army Navy team launched a V-2 rocket reported to soar more than 75 miles high. Recovery and instrument checks will determine if the 100 mile or more altitude mark was reached, with results due in two to three days. In California, James Newton, 24, faced a mortuary slab after confessing to killing his two infant daughters, Deputy DA Fred Wyckoff reported.
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White Sands
N. Mex
Army
White Sands Proving Grounds
Redwood City
Calif
James Newton
Fred Wyckoff
Crash kills Idahoan in Salt Lake City area
Vern D Eschier 26 of Lake City died after a head on collision with a car driven by Mrs Edward L Chapin in Tooele county. He was thrown about 49 feet after the crash and died in a hospital. Eschier was born in Raymond Bear Lake county Idaho. his family traveled to Salt Lake City to arrange funeral services.
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Salt Lake City
Vern D.eschier
Lake City
Eschier
Tooele County
Edward L. Chapin
Eschler
Raymond
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Field Seen as Likely Idaho GOP State Chairman Choice
Idaho Republicans near agreement on naming J R Bob Field 45 year old Boise businessman as new state party chairman Field enjoys support from GOP gubernatorial nominee Dr C A Robins and faces some opposition from Young Republicans and others If Field chosen he would unite factions and set the stage for a convention ballot that could confirm Robins backed selection Current chairman Reilly Atkinson contends with Field for the post.
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J. R
Bob) Field
Boise
Republican Party
Idaho
Field
C. A. Robins
GOP
Tomorerow
Alaska
Reilly Atkinson
Atkinson
Adams County
Sawtooth Company
Mesa Orchards
Mesa
Robins
St. Maries
Washington, D. C
Rep. C. Dworshak
Salt Lake City
Kenneth Self
Twin
William Deteweiler
Twin Falls
CIO Silent On Purge Within UAW- CIO Report Details
Detroit dispatch reports a purge of communists within the UAW CIO with top union sources confirming actions. Richard T. Leonard and George F. Addes were said to have instructed barring party members from policy making, with unions noting communists would be kept from active union leadership.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
East Tide
Richard T. Leonard
George F. Addes
The
International
Newsmen Gather for Idaho Editorial Convention in Lewiston
A two day convention of the Idaho State Editorial Association opened in Lewiston with newsmen assembling to discuss editorial policy and industry concerns. Delegates from several Idaho newspapers attended the meeting to share ideas and report on current press issues.
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Lewiston
Idaho State Editorial Association
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Barbara Anne
Carolyn Lee
Half Moon Bay
Vorhas Newton
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
Bob” Field
Jackson, Miss
U. S. Supreme Court
Bulletins
J.R. Bob Field
Frank W. Pitman
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