Florence Chadwick Sets English Channel Record Swim
Florence Chadwick of San Diego swam from Cap Gris Nez to Dover in record time, beating the women’s mark and finishing with a pace of 60 then 26 strokes per minute. Shirley May France halted eight miles offshore, while Chadwick declined outside help and funded the feat at about $5,000.
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California
Fresh Troops Rush To Fight Off Disaster
U P report says American troops began active combat to hold a Communist bridgehead on the Naktong river near Taegu after breaching defenses. The clash followed gains west of Pusan and efforts to clear Communist pockets. A British analyst later warned the United States faces a fifty fifty chance of victory in Korea, citing conflicting policy shifts by President Truman and the risk of World War escalation.
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Insurance premiums dispute sparks Phoenix meeting
George Chauncey leads a task to resolve the industrial insurance premium dispute between studios and the Arizona industrial commission. A Phoenix Chamber conference with the governor and studio representatives drew labor officials and Chamber members from Flagstaff Cottonwood and Sedona who were denied seats. The basis of contention is premium calculation on monthly wage versus actual time worked. officials warn premiums may rise if changed.
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Chauncey
Elmer Vickers
State Federation of Labor
Truman Plans Tax Message Budgeting for Excess Profits Levy
Close associates say President Truman intends to ask Congress for a multi billion dollar excess profits tax on corporations. The move faces party pressure to add an anti profiteering levy on the five billion dollar first installment general tax boost to fund arms against Communist aggression. Truman had not proposed an excess profits tax in his initial Korea war tax request. The plan remains contingent on unfolding events.
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Senate panel bars copper tariff restoration move
The Senate Finance Committee voted 9 to 4 to shelve a House approved bill to extend the 2 cents per pound copper tariff suspension until next July. The panel did keep duty free for copper scrap and signaled a possible Senate floor push to sustain the suspension.
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D-Va
No. 1 Steel Scrap Quoted At $41.50-$42.00
Scrap steel No. 1 heavy was quoted today at $41.50 to $42.00. The report originates from Pittsburgh dated August 8.
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Florence Chadwick's English Channel swim hailed by mother
In San Diego, Florence Chadwick's mother praised her daughter's effort as she swam toward the English Channel record. The 31 year old swimmer, born November 9 1918, has a long wall of trophies and a career built on rough ocean water racing. Florence recently spent two years with American Arabia Oil Co. and received cheers from her hometown as word of the triumph spread.
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Florence
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San Diego Bay
Jack Lacko
Mission Beach ‘Swimming Association of
Bay Channel
Richard Jr
Arabia
American Arabia Oil Co
House Delays Floor Debate Over Controls
Washington August 8 The House postponed further debate on an economic controls bill while the banking committee works on a compromise. Speaker Rayburn said debate would resume tomorrow as the panel seeks common ground with strong support for a bill giving the President standby powers over prices wages credit and allocations amidst disputes over credit curbs and exemptions.
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D-Calif
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Reds Fire On Ships Leaving Hong Kong
Red China shore batteries near Hong Kong opened fire on a Norwegian freighter bound for Japan but missed it. It marked the third consecutive day ships were shelled in sea approaches to Hong Kong harbors, with prior targets being American and British vessels.
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Red China
Japan
Truman Calls for Tighter Espionage and Alien Reporting Laws
President Truman urged Congress to tighten espionage statutes and require deportable aliens to report their whereabouts and activities. He argued totalitarian threats demand stronger national security laws while warning against overreach that would curb civil liberties. The plan includes extending espionage prosecution windows and compelling foreign instruction recipients to register under the foreign agents act.
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Sunshine and Heat Dominate Arizona Weather News
Sunshine dominated records as temperatures hit 100 at the U S Weather Bureau and 102 at the University of Arizona station. Yuma topped the nation at 109 while Flagstaff fell to 39. forecasts call for clear skies with mountain showers and little temperature change.
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Cottons Forecast Shrinks Significantly In State Report
An index of cotton crop forecasts indicates a sharp decline nationwide with implications for farmers and markets. The report highlights reduced yields and potential price effects, cited by agricultural agencies and analysts.
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