Trade Debate Opens Over Peril Point in Aiding Reds
Senate and House leaders clash over extending the reciprocal trade treaty program. Senator Lucas of Illinois and Senator Millikin of Colorado push to keep the peril point provision requiring Tariff Commission review before tariff concessions, while preparations grow for a prolonged Senate battle reconvening today.
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Washington
Lucas
Ilinois
Repubiicans
Tariff Commission
U. & Producers
Congress
Millikin
Colorado
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Easton Woman's Estate To Be Shared By Sons
The will of Mrs. Patience E. Lewis of Easton admitted to probate by Washington County Surrogate John H. Dewell. Three sons Albert Frank and Floyd Lewis and granddaughter Olga Manree receive $100 to be divided equally. Remainder divided equally between daughter Addie Brewster and son Frederick A. Lewis with daughter named executrix. Executed July 15 with witnesses Herbert A. Van Kirk and Howard M. Kenyon.
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Patience E. Lewis
Easton
Washington County
John H. Dewell
Greenwich
Albert
Frankin
Floyd Lewis
Olga Manree
Addie Brewster
Frederick A. Lewis
Erptrix
Herbert A. van Kirk
Howard M. Kenyon
Schaghticoke
Counterfeiters Pass 125000 In Checks on York City
Counterfeiters passed 125000 in checks on York with 18 suspended. the American Express Company said travelers checks totaling 175000 were involved in the past 12 days in cities including Baltimore Detroit and others. One arrest reported in Los Angeles and an inquiry ongoing with no name released. The company noted the fakes closely resembled American Express travelers checks.
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York
Amerikan Express
Baltimore
Detroit
Los Angeles
Agraican Expresa
Piraeus court martial sentences ten importers to death
A five man court martial in Piraeus sentenced ten wealthy importers to death on charges of aiding the Communist Organization. Of 31 tried, thirteen were acquitted, one given life, six suspended, and a woman already under death sentence named Kreossa Karali remained. Three men were sentenced to die by unanimous decision. all can appeal.
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Piraeus
Greece
Abe Katramatos
Athanassios Ath Janaziedes
Alexander Angelopoulos
Blume Post Plans Fall and Winter VFW Activities
Preliminary plans for fall and winter VFW activities were set at the Leo H. Blume Post meeting. A report on the post claims team lauded as a success by Charles Reineohl and Robert Wiltsey, with a district meeting announced. The New York State homecoming in Troy to welcome the new national commander Clyde A. Lewis was planned for September first. The post resumed regular schedules with weekly Tuesday meetings.
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Leo H. Blume
V.F.W
Post Toons
Charles Reinoehl
Robert Wiltsey
Third District
Department of New York
New York State
Jin Troy
V.F.W. National
Clyde A. Lewis
Plattsburg
Lie
Lous Colleaux
Gun Cotton Explosion Shakes Tokyo Area
An explosion in the Tokyo area today damaged caves containing gun cotton stored by Japanese before World War II. The blast injured one person hospitalized while many residents within a half mile felt flying glass and debris. Roofs at a nearby fertilizer plant also shattered. Allied intelligence noted no prior report of explosives stored in the area.
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Tokyo
Tokyos
Justice Rutledge Shows Signs Of Improvement
Justice Wiley B. Rutledge, recovering from a cerebral hemorrhage at York Hospital, is described as “almost out of a coma.” Dr. Elmer Tower reports improved condition, with the justice taking solid food such as ice cream and gelatin, and speaking more clearly after ten days as a patient.
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York
Supreme Court iJustice
Wiley B. Rutledge
Elmer Tower
York Hospital
Huge Hurricane Drifts Away From U S Coast
A massive hurricane with winds up to 137 miles per hour drifted slowly northeast through the Atlantic. By 7 pm EST the cyclone centered about 10 miles south of Bermuda and 9 miles east of Fort Lauderdale Florida, moving away from Bermuda and the U S mainland.
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Miawi, Fie
Atlantic
Bermuda
U. S
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Missouri Railroad Embargoes Shipments Amid Strike
The Missouri railroad imposes a embargo on freight shipments as workers threaten a strike, halting mail and express rail services. A midnight deadline triggers the stoppage for the next 24 hours, aiming to press demands and disrupt operations.
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Lewis
Hee
Drifting Boat Reveals Lake Tragedy and Deaths
Four holiday sailors died when a squall struck Lake Michigan. Mrs. Laurel Neitzel, 22, of Chicago, was found lashed to the forestay of Lorelei II. The party included Carl Neitzel, 28, Louis MacQuestan, 74, and Clarice MacQuestan, 22. A Coast Guard search recovered the wreckage and bodies after ominous gusts reported by the weather bureau.
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Chicago
Laurel Neitzel
Srie
Carl Nett Xel
Lake Michigan
Michigan City
Ind
Louis D. MacQuestan
Clarice
Jackson Park
iCoast Guard
Kenneth Foster
U.S.C.G
Heads Of Marshall Plan Missions Reshuffled
Paris reports a reshuffle of Marshall Plan mission heads for Germany Belgium and Greece. Norman H Colisson remains in Germany while Robert M Hanes shifts to work with him in Frankfurt and will take over Belgium. Paul R Porter becomes head of the Greece mission, with John Nuveen Jr moving to Belgium.
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Paris
Marshall Plan
Germany
Belgium
Greece
Norman H. Colisson
U. S
John Nuveen, Jr
Missing Woman Found Near Schroon Lake After Labor Day
Mrs. Vinnie Wenner, 72, who had been missing in the woods near her Schroon Lake home since Labor Day, was found in Long Reach in good but tired condition. A 50 member search party carried her home on a stretcher. Dr. John Breen said she was perfectly fine but needed rest and nourishment. The cause of her wanderings remains undetermined.
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Vinnie Wenner
Schroon Lake
Howley Leaves Berlin After Four-Year Command
General Frank L. Howley exits Berlin with his wife and four children, four years and two months after entering the city in a U S Army jeep. The family moves to Bremerhaven to sail for New York today aboard the General Rove.
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Berlin
Bevin Speech on Europe and Trade Sparks Mixed Reactions
Bevin defends wartime cooperation with the United States and European ties while denying blame for Britain's economic troubles. He cautions against overreacting to difficulties and emphasizes shared aims of improving life for individuals and communities. Picket groups aboard the liner denounce Britain and call for the release of Irish Republican prisoners.
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Bevin
Kevin
Stafford Cripps
England
America
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Mauretania
Cripps
Showdown On Job Preference Mitchell Amendment Debate
Civil Service employees and veterans factions clash as the Mitchell amendment to remove veterans from absolute preference moves to a four point system. Advocates say it balances access for all jobseekers while critics warn it undermines merit and efficiency. The bill, backed by Governor Dewey and Democratic leaders, awaits a state legislative vote next month amid persistent contention and party support.
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Bowe
Civil Service Employee's Association
Geryhee
John J. Kelly
Albany
Civil Service Employee’s Association
John Livingston
American Legion
Pough
Keepsie
New York State
Kelly
Dewey
Paul E. Fitz
Spatrick
Ira Palestin
Sparty
Military aircraft use prompts Senate fuel debate and travel plans
Senate panel pins down cost and transport methods for top officials including President Truman and Vice President Barkley on a Europe trip. Johnson pushes for commercial flights when military airliners lack route regularity, while IMATS considers travel by regular airlines on the Tokyo to U.S. leg. The article also notes local social updates and a Clara Barton Red Cross anniversary.
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Truman
Barkley
Johnson
Thomas
Senate
Europe
We Td
Military Air Transport Service
MATS
Aena
Evenomg
West Sand Lake Residents Return from Hampton Beach
Mr and Mrs William Smander have returned home to West Sand Lake. Services will resume at Trincity Lutheran Church next Sunday with Sabbath School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. Mr and Mrs Charles Myera are visiting Mrs Myers.
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Kenneth Dealstyne
Houghton College
Buffalo
Renistry
Michael Sewell
Waterbury
Chauncey Waterbury
William Moran
Joseph Moran
Charles van Biren
John Lee
William Smander
Hampton Beach
Trincity Lutheran Church
Charles Myera
Myers
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