Fifteen Die as Greyhound Bus Crashes Abutment
A Greyhound bus traveling from Indianapolis to Evansville crashed into a bridge abutment near Bloomington, killing fifteen passengers and injuring twelve others including the driver. The bus skidded 150 feet and rolled onto its side on State Highway 37, with many victims burned beyond recognition.
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Greyhound
Here
Indianapolis
Evansville
Tne Dg Venicié
Wayne Cranmer
Indian. Ie
Robert ©. Lyons
Monroe County
Edgar Davis
Davis
Indiana National Guard
Carlsrom
Nationalists Plan Return To Chungking
Nationalists outline a return to Chungking the wartime capital as Chiang Kai-shek and his government seek to reestablish control after China’s defeat of Japan. Communist forces threaten Red armies near Canton, with reports of moves toward Meht and Kantrien, Ranhrien, and Hweirhang areas.
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Canton
Chunexing
Chiang Kai-shek
Hie
Nanking
Japan
Chang
Red
Kiengm
Kantrien Heerchatge
Ranhrien
Hweirhang
Ranheen
Drown In India House Votes To Increase Minimum Pay
A legislative vote in Otiaan Province moved the minimum wage from cents per hour to 75, with debate on the broader impact and potential changes by the house. Observers noted a partial victory for reform advocates though details remained uncertain and opposed by some officials.
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House
Washington
Otiaan
Republicans Fight Designation in Senate Appointment Fallout
The article notes Republican opposition to a Supreme Court appointment process, with debate over confirmation by Senate and House factions. It mentions Representative Loewe pushing a measure, and Wichita concern over timing as the House prepares to reconvene.
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Eupreme Court
Taft
Pereyas
Denver Tater
Marcantons
Heat Wave Rolls On as Berlin Blockade Links to B-36 Pact
The article ties postwar heat and political timing to the B-36 program and Berlin blockade, citing Maj. Gen. Frederick H. Smith testifying before the House Armed Services Committee about Soviet influence on the bomber project. It also covers record heat, with official highs near 95 to 99 and continued high temps, plus forecasts of lingering heat and possible thunderstorms.
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Washington
Russia
Frederick H. Smith
Air Force Requirements
U.S
Berlin
Smith
House Armed Services Committee
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Co
Air Force
Upa
George C. Kenney
Etrategic’ Air Command
Air Symington
Consolidated Vultee
Fort Worth
Texas
Line Air Force
T Technicans
Smith Gard
State polio death toll climbs to 73 in early report
The state's polio toll rose with seven more deaths reported yesterday. In New York, officials confirmed additional fatalities and ongoing concerns over outbreaks across the state as authorities warn of continuing risk.
GOP Narrow Call Disrupts Congress in Washin gton
In a tense session in Washington, Republicans faced a near trouble moment as Democratic leaders accused party dissent. Senator Huger interrupted proceedings while the Senate president, Capr hart, presided amid heated exchanges. The exchange highlighted intra party tensions and questions about party unity.
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Washington
Lutas Af Huger
Hoover warns against government spending driving collectivism
Former President Herbert Hoover in Palo Alto denounces rising federal, state, and local spending and taxes as a path toward collectivism. He praises free enterprise, warns of statist control, and urges a dynamic, independent American generation in a birthday address at Front Memorial Bowl.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover Institute
Hoover
Fred Wickett
Palo Alto
Hoover Birthday Fund
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Hoover Institute and Library
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Socialiala
Europe
United States
Bulk Of Aid To Rebuild French Army
Washington reports that the bulk of the 1.45 billion dollar foreign arms program will go to rearm France. General Omar N. Bradley says a strong French Army is central to delaying any aggressor until U S action. France now has 469000 soldiers, 88000 airmen, and 53000 sailors plus anticipated arms and ships from allied aid.
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Washington
Truman
Europe
France
Omar N. Bradley
United States
Bradley
North Atlantic Alliance
Russia
Western Europe
Congress
U.S
Associated Press
Atlantic Alliance
Britain
Armen
Bredley
SAMS
Ex Colleagues Attack Clark Appointment
Washington reports two former high officials denouncing Attorney General Tom Clark’s Supreme Court nomination. Harold L. Ickes criticizes him as an inconsequential lawyer and a thrice rated political hack, while John Roger, former Assistant Attorney General, testifies to the Senate Judiciary Committee amid the nomination proceedings.
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Washington
Tom Clark
Supreme Court
Harold L. Ickes
Interior
New Republic
Ickes
Clark
Eneral
John Roger
Attorney Central
Senate Judicary Committee
Triplets Born to Watervliet Woman at Samaritan Hospital
Stella Groulty of 2108 Second Avenue Watervliet gave birth to two girls and a boy at Samaritan Hospital. The two girls arrived at 10:59 and 11:08 p.m. followed by the boy five minutes later. All three babies and mother are reported doing fine.
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Samaritan Hospital
Stella Groulty
Second Avenue
Watervliet
Groulty
John L. Groulty
Troy Area
Douglas Calhoun
Joseph Palluzel
Ninth Street
Troy
Mweta
Otto Ambuhl
Raymond
Edward
Kenneth T Ambuhl
Stuart Joins China Policy Makers
Ambassador John Leighton Stuart, veteran China hand, joins U.S. State Department policy makers in charting a new anti communist program for the Far East. He arrived from Nanking and is due to brief Secretary of State Acheson and President Truman after meetings with officials.
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Washington
John Leighton Stuart
China
State Department
United States
Far East
San Francisco
Nanking
Pacific
Aunbaked National
Dean Rusk
Stuart
State Acheson
Truman
Acheson
Secretar of State
Unification Bill Signed By Truman Seeks Stronger National Defense
President Truman signed a unification measure revising the 1947 act to create a centralized defense budget and a permanent joint chiefs chair. The law grants Secretary of Defense broader control, trims military activities, and adds a national defense council with Senate approval for new members. Critics say it imposes harsher limits on appointing council members. secretary Johnson formed defense management committees to reduce spending while preserving effectiveness.
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Trip Man
United States
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Lawine
Truman
Arnin
Alt
Hjuet
Louis Johnson
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National Security Council
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Aremi
Senate
Armed Service
Johnson
National Defense Management Committee
Seasick Taffy Struggles Aboard San Francisco Bound Ship
A sardonic report says Taffy the pregnant elephant aboard the San Francisco bound ship is seasick, delaying publicity about the elephant and its calf. The crew, including Captain Tyrrell, radioedshore details while other elephants named Flora Emma and Mable are noted nearby.
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mid-Pacific
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Taft
Siam
Tafty
Mable
Flora
Emma
Taffy
Binew
Major Shakeup Hits Los Angeles Police
A major reshuffle affected the Los Angeles Police Department as Chief Worton reassigned 127 officers to new precincts. The overhaul follows ongoing inquiries and indictments related to departmental activities and misconduct.
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Los Angeles
WA Worton
Morrall
Local Briefs Scrambled By OCR Shorthand
Unclear readable fragments suggest a chaotic note referencing a shove event and a car issue. Names, places, and dates are illegible, with scattered phrases about an eagle shrine and a gate or map perforation.
War death toll falls amid London and Wales fighting
Fragmentary text reports fewer casualties and military actions in London and Wales during ongoing conflict. Mentions cemeteries, trenches, and enemy forces, with references to press coverage and wartime conditions.
Probers Hear Of Hotel Deal In Senate Inquiry
Senate investigators heard that James V. Hunt was paid 860,000 for helping the Lido Beach Hotel be repurchased by Leiden Company for half its government cost. Hunt kept a 4,000 check then returned it, later received a 65,000 payment, aiding a deal that returned the Long Beach hotel to the Leiden Company for 635,000. Other figures tied to the case included Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan and Albert Lewitt, with Lewitt denying improper steering.
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Senate
James V. Hunt
Nem
Lido Beach
Hunt
Frm
Atit
War Assets Administration
Francia D. Flaganan
Leiden
Flanagan
Navy
WAA
Harry H. Vaughan
Truman
Army Aido
Tighe
Tanforan Racetrack
California
Albert Lewitt
Hawkes
R-N. J
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Otealith
Cnre
Side Beach
AL Lewitt
Page Fighteen
Hawaii seizes all stevedoring firms in government move
Government orders seize five of seven Hawaii stevedoring companies amid territorial resistance. Mainland authorities aided the takeover as strikes were declared unlawful, affecting harbor operations and related worker actions.
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Honoluina
Gev
Lneratm
Smainhack
Report Predicts Second Largest Corn Harvest Yet
An agriculture department forecast suggests the forthcoming corn harvest may be the second largest on record, with expected yields around the nation. Officials note weather and planting conditions will influence final totals as markets anticipate price trends.
Ginger Rogers Sues for Divorce from Briggs
Actress Ginger Rogers, 37, files for divorce from Briggs Lee Angeles TV, alleging cruelty and mental strain. The couple, who wed in Pasadena, California, faced allegations as the complaint was filed and details of separation outlined.
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Briggs
Lee Angeles
Reggee
Juiam Theveris
Pasadena
Teal
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