Forest Fires Rage Across Two National Parks
Lightning sparked drought fires roared in Payette and Yellowstone Parks as fires spread across western Montana Idaho and eastern Washington. Fire crews fought 150 fires with 2 000 plus workers in Idaho Hell’s Canyon and Circle End Creek areas.
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Payette
Yellowstone National
U. S
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Fayette ‘National Forest
Slim Vassar
Fayetta
Yellowstone
Offire
Hell's Canyon
Payette Park
Riggins
Ida
Circle End Creek
Eighty Killed As French Forest Fires Rage
In southern France over eighty people killed as fires burn through about 100000 acres near Bordeaux and Limoges. Civilian and military casualties mount while Fire forces and colonial troops rush to the scene and Defense Minister Rama-Gierin visits area.
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Bordeaux
France
Teim
Gres
Malmaison
Correze
Henri Quenille
Limoges
Prese
F.P
Paris
Serry
Carcassonne
Paul Rama- Gierin
Charce
Senate stalemate threatens Congress stay through Thanksgiving
Washington reports Senate Democratic Leader Lucas warned Congress may remain in session through Thanksgiving to pass key money bills. Senator McKellar called the impasse over nearly 30 billion in appropriations the worst he recalls as major legislation faces delay.
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Washington
Senate
Lucas
Congress
McKellar
D-Tenn
Rist
House
Sam Rayburn
Tex
Congresa
Senate Appropriations Committee
Hurricane Heading For Florida and Truman Visit
A 1948 hurricane neared Florida while President Truman prepared to visit Miami for a Veterans of Foreign Wars convention speech. Forecasters warned the storm would not reach the Florida coast tonight, with winds around 80 to 90 mph and location east of Turk’s Island.
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Miami
Mia
Florida
Truman
Veterans of Foreign Water National Convention
Fruman
Washington
Grady Norton
Norton
Turk’s Island
Miami Weather Bureau
Turkee Island
Dominican Republic
Fiera
Ford Workers Hear Pension Stand Still in Detroit
Walter Reuther addressed 3,900 retired Ford workers in Detroit claiming Ford has not offered a pension plan this year and unions insist on a pension before signing a new contract. He spoke to an overflow crowd, with many attendees aged over 40 years of service.
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Detroit
Walter Reuthe
Ford
Ite
United Auto Workers
Reather
Soviet Scientist Probes Ararat Area
Soviet researchers near the Armenian border and across in Turkey claim to have unearthed traces linked to the Ark in the Ararat region. The team reports discovery of stone artifacts and possible deposit sites as Turkish authorities granted access for the survey.
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Erevan
Basil Armenia
Wrah
Apas
Arerat
Vas
National League Scoreboard Mixed Results Across Cities
The scoreboard shows several baseball results including Philadelphia and New York school forfeit noting New York Philadelphia, Boston and Brooklyn tied scorelines, and Chicago defeating Cincinnati with a 5 4. Elmira and Albany games appear with minor scores while Wilkes-Barre and Binghamton feature in a separate line.
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Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Fitaburg
Pittebure & St. Louie
Chicago
Cincinnati
Washington
Cleveland
Beldeus
Detroit
Louis
Politics Stir Over Delayed Farm Price Plans in Senate
South Dakota Republican Senator Young charged Democrats with political delay on next year farm price supports. He noted Democrats control Congress and promised farmers better price supports, while criticizing the Senate Agriculture Committee ratio and signaling possible support for a compromise measure. The dispute pits Anderson’s compromise against Brannan ideals as a showdown looms in the chamber.
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Washington UN
Young
South Dakota
Senate
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Anderson
D.-N.m
Truman
Elmer Thomas
D.- Okla
House
Bransan
Brannan
Ftiaternan
Thomas
Senator Anderson
Tal Roy
U. S. Business Pulling Out Of Red China
Americans pull out of Communist China as official and private reps. retreat from Shanghai and other cities. The move signals dwindling trade prospects and mounting frustration with U.S. policy toward Beijing. Officials criticize treatment of Americans and question the value of large consulates in Communist cities.
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U. S
China
Washington
United States
Acheson
Shanghai
Yugoslavia and Soviet Union in renewed dispute over Austria
Belgrade and Moscow clashed anew as Belgrade charged Russia with double dealing over Austrian frontiers. Tito’s government rebutted Moscow’s accusations that Yugoslavia seeks Western concessions and asserts Russia is undermining Yugoslav claims in Austria. The exchange follows a Paris four power council accord and Aug. 11 notes.
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London
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Marshal Tito
Soviet Union
Russia
Austria
Tito
Belgrade
Tanjug
Kremlin
Ostovene Carinthia
Austra
Kar Renner
United States
Britain
France
Foreign Ministers Council
Paris
Bennamie Cooperation Administration Recovery Program Funds
An official report outlines the Bennamie Cooperation Administration funding under the European Recovery Program. It authorizes nine total allocations totaling PA a27AS6D to key agencies and projects.
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Washington
Bennamie Cooperation Administration
Vesterdac
Ammunition Dump Afire in Quebec
A Quebec ammunition dump caught fire prompting over 200 soldiers to battle the blaze. Officials described efforts to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby structures as investigators assessed the scene.
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Quebec
Monttral
Erie
Conia
Marie Setarda
Hells
Chilean Red U N budget ring leaders due to rise
In Santiago the government claims control after four days of unrest sparked by bus fare hikes. It orders a nationwide emergency and exile for ringleaders, deploying troops and ships to guard mines while 120 coal miners abandon a strike at Lota mine. Trygve Lie estimates UN budget next year at 44.3 million, with United States and member nations contributing.
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Red U.N
Santiago
Chile
Gabriel Gonzelex Videla
Ministry of Intering
Lota
Concepcion
Companial
Rivef Walter
Ihore
Luguen
Atra
Santiate
Esterday
Maza de Amnae
Trygve Lie
Lerate
United Nations
Chix
U.N
Lie
World Organization
Nis
UUN
General Assembly
New York
Alam
Lake Buccess Head
Quaatier Rg
Temperance Union Speaker Probes Allied War Effort
At the WCTU national convention in 1941 B Ced Heath of Lemdon voices concern that liquor consumption undermines Allied war effort. He cites archival records and notes American leaders discussing drink allowed near military operations. Heath mentions Prohibition era policies and calls for restraint amid wartime mobilization.
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Pritagelptia Jay
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Meath
Lemdon
United Kingdom
Cemperinm
al Terre
Bette Ape
Alenhel Darme
Alwee
Touth
Sar Paartie
Bris
Europe
Britain
Nationalists Claim Rail Line Sale in Canton Defense
Nationalists report a key comeback near Canton defending the Canton Hankow railway line. They claim to have repelled a Communist effort and retaken areas, describing a counterattack that halted the Reds advancing toward Let Yang and protected eastern approaches.
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Canton
Om Lervanc
Canton-Hankow
Asien Nak
Anden
Iisgimenta
Restaurant Fire Exposes Slot Machine Details Missing
A fire at a restaurant in Ithaca exposed a slot machine and prompted police to respond. Witnesses reported disturbances and the blaze affected the dining area while investigators began assessing the scene for damage and potential causes.
Berlin Report Says Russians Mask Aim to Dominate Germany
A U S military report to Maj Gen Maxwell D. Taylor and U S Governor John J McCloy argues Moscow seeks control of Berlin and Germany via a temporary friendliness gloss. It notes four power talks failing and cites Die Neue Zeitung warnings of Soviet delaying tactics.
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Berlin
U. S
Kremils
Germany
Maxwell D. Taylor
Frank Howley
Ameritas Ctar
U.S
John J. McCloy
Ito Bite Department
Avith
Taylor
Rumisia
United States
Britain
France
Geremany
Agaibel
Thirteen Stir Crazy Prisoners Escape Hospital
Thirteen inmates escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane in milledzewle Georgia yesterday after breaking from a ward. They fled after midday, some armed, and were recaptured soon after. The escape followed transfers from the Reidville State Penitentiary where they had been classified insane. One prisoner remained at large. others faced sentences for forgery and armed robbery.
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Milledzewle
Thomas G. Peacock
Reidsville Bate
Hhey
Anne
Amome
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Turkey
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Aviane
Elmira
Albany
Wilkes-Batre
Binghamton
Stranton
Otica
Hatton
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Zheras
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AFL
Phil Murray
1.C
John L. Lewis
William
E. Snyder
Sine Sint Prison
Martha Beck
Beck
Traymond $ Fernandes
Janet Fay
Carol
Carol of
Romania
Mme
Elena Lupescu
Estoril
Lisbon
Portugal
Mme. Lupescu
Elena
Brazil
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Prince Rupert
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Bey Rewt Vnewers
Rhorna
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WCTU
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Eivenhower
Thar
Teadey
Heimer
Heath
Mattacks
Taish Cokin
WTY
Herr Mc Vaughen
Colvin
Mendt
Vauzhen
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