Kidnap Figure Held In Numbers Racket
New York police busted a $90 million numbers racket with Irving Bitz 46 named as a Lindbergh kidnap link. He and four others were seized in Newark and New York among 11 more accused in a major swindle. District Attorney Hogan said operators doctored Cincinnati clearings to boost daily payouts, reducing bettors’ chances. Bitz identified in lineup as a Journal American circulation inspector and tied to the Lindbergh case.
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Irving Bitz
Bitz
Lepke
Kang
Wax
Frank 5. Hogan
Newark
N. J
Hogan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Eaid
Uneup
New York Journal- American
Lindbergh
Harry Hanley
Charles A. Lindbergh
Salvatore Fpitale
Underworld
Thd
Horan
Bueales
Louis
Lepke" Buchalter
Murder Inc
Abraham Goldbert
Journal-American
Hagen
Anthony Siroilo
East
Contino
Ecuador Quells Revolt at Quito Palace
President Galo Plaza Lazo watched troops crush a new revolt in Quito as police casualties rose and up to sixty suspected conspirators, many retired officers, were arrested. Col. Carlos Mancheno and other aides faced detentions amid an armed counteraction around the presidential palace.
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Ecuador
Galo Plaza Lazeo
Gaio Plaza Lasso
Aix Palace
Galo Plaga
Carloe Mancheno
Hay Ware
Pimento
Frestdnt Pings
Ambhas
United States
IMA
Lally
Becuador
Government of Poland Defies Vatican in Textual Row
The Polish government bans Catholic priests from excommunicating members of the Community Party and denounces Vatican action as aggression. It claims the Holy See seeks to spread political influence and warns against interference from regional powers amid tensions.
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Watican. Wedneaday
Pelieh
Community Party
Kean
Democrats Debate Atomic Aid and Uranium Supply
Senate and House atomic panels meet at the Capitol to decide whether to share atomic bomb details with Britain and to secure uranium supplies. Senator Knowland warns against rapid executive action while discussions target British access to the latest bomb designs and production methods.
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Britain
McMahon
D.-Conn
Senate House Atomic Committee
Acheson
Defense Johnson
U.S
United States
Canada
Belegian Congo
Congo
Joint Committee
Truman
Blair House
Vandenberg and Dulles Shape Postwar Aid Plan
Republican leaders Vandenberg and Dulles with Representative Vorys report a plan to start a military aid program with 802 million dollars in cash and surplus arms to free nations. The plan mirrors portions of Truman’s program but halves the cash outlay, with arms to be limited and no heavy weapons. The approach waits on the North Atlantic Defence Council and faces Senate House budgeting debates on atomic energy funds.
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Trujman
Vandenberg
Michigan
Dulles
New York
Vorys
Ohio
State Department
United States
Teportere
Mie
Congress
Truman
Ant Department
Senator Dulles
Representative Vorys
Auf Portera
Europe
North Atlantic Defence Council
Senate
House Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Joint Committee
Commission
Mild Polio Epidemic Reported In New York
The city health commissioner called a mild epidemic of infantile paralysis in New York with one case since July 1. Earlier in July there were RAAT cases and AM cases reported, indicating limited spread despite the alert.
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New York
Civ
President Praises U.S. Press to Foreign Editors
In Washington officials describe American newspapers as a democratic asset and discuss press freedoms during outreach to foreign editors. The president emphasizes openness and cites German and Austrian examples while promising continued cooperation with international media.
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U. S. Press
Labour government pressures on steel nationalization in Commons
In a record overnight session in the House of Commons Britain’s Labor government pushed to nationalize the steel industry. The key amendment to postpone nationalization until after elections was defeated 284 to 137 as ministers pressed ahead through a long debate and plan further action in the next days.
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Britain
House of Commons
Aton
Tateel
House of Lords
Janes Chuter
Fede
House
Ed Ihem
Pengion
Aritanma
Hell Ry
Keneta
Winstonn Churchills
Conery
Dirk Fett
Lahn
House votes to outlaw poll tax in federal elections
The House approved a bill 273 to 116 to outlaw poll taxes as a prerequisite for voting in primaries and federal elections. The measure moves to the Senate where opponents predict a filibuster. Supporters say the tax disenfranchises voters while opponents claim it could lead to constitutional amendments.
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House
Truman
Congress
Senate
William T. Byrne
32Nd
Dean P. Taylor
33Rd Distric
Virginia
Arkansas
Texas
Mississippa
Alanatia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Malmedy Trials Senate Row Sparks Clash in Hearing
In a heated Senate session Senator McCarthy accused Senator Baldwin of wrongdoing as the Armed Services Subcommittee probes the Malmedy massacre. Major Fanton defended the Army’s handling while rejecting claims of torture to extract Nazi confessions.
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Senate
Fenster McCarthy
ReWis
Baldwin
Congress
Senate Armed Services
U. & Army
Jin
Gareman
Fanton
McCarthy
Red Armies Aim to Take Canton by Aug 15
Red Chinese forces push toward Canton with a plan to seize the Nationalist provisional capital before August 15. The offensive widens through Hunan as Nationalist authorities declare martial law in refugee Canton while awaiting a Communist occupation.
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Nanking
Canton
China
Red
Hunan
Hankow
Ham
Doctor Removes Owen Appendix-Sinting Up
A medical report details Dr Richard Gisdman removing Owen’s appendix after a procedure, noting the operation occurred Sunday evening at Amiens hospital. The surgeon advised patient Gladran to rest and recover, while the medical team prepared the operating table for the appendix extraction.
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Owen
Richard Gisdman
Gladran
Orien
Central Earnings Decline Amid Mixed Rail Freight Results
The report shows a drop in overall earnings for the Comiral Railroad Co with reduced freight activity and mixed activity in key sectors. Analysts note lower demand and higher costs impacting quarterly results.
Governor of Hawaii Seeks Strike Powers Amid Labor Turmoil
Hawaii's governor asked the legislature to grant government seizure powers to end a stevedore strike affecting docks and public utilities. The Senate swiftly passed 48 first readings of labor bills and a move to investigate criminal men in the islands. The move would empower government operation of shipping, sugar, and pineapple industries while a special session was convened.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Senate
Wille
Ingram W Stainhick
Fenner
Pimindering Aperatinna
Too Much Air, Model Plane Flyers Complain
Model plane enthusiasts complain of excessive air disturbances at a local airfield. Reported issues include noise, safety concerns, and disturbances affecting spectators and activities during a community event. Officials say efforts are underway to balance hobbyist access with neighborhood quiet and safety rules.
Senate Passes Amendment Test On Marshall Plan Funds
Democratic leaders won a 1637 vote in the Senate to cut an additional 74 million dollars from the Economic Cooperation Administration the plan's second year funds. Critics warned the move could set a harmful precedent while supporters urged restoring European recovery aid and resisting charges of a dumping scheme. The chamber met in a night session but did not vote on a second related amendment tying surplus farm goods to aid restrictions.
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Senate
Yaterday
Paui Hoffman
ECA
Senator McKellar
D.-Tenn
Appropriations Committee
Hoffman
Congress
McKellar
Plagus
Olans Eca Bult
Vandenberg
Michigan
House
Menates
Senate Appropriations Group
Army
America
Europe
Lie Refused To Fire Czechs On UN Staff
Summary unavailable due to fragmented text. The document references Trygve Lie and a dispute over firing Czechoslovak personnel tied to Communist influence, with unclear details and missing key dates or outcomes.
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Lake Sucrose
Trygve Lie Hatte
Frament van Precve
Dart Janvar
Lye x Ead
Aneserra
Prague
Loe
Kren Peveral
Senate
Yodiasy Eulk Somanittiee
Washington
Arene
Perenne
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