Political leaders eye 1948 and 1952 races in party windups
The report outlines Sept. primaries and conventions with Dewey, Stassen, Baldwin, Luce, Bowles and LaGuardia in focus. It notes Mississippi's Dan McGehee vs John Bell Williams and Texas GOP moves, plus Connecticut and Maine events shaping potential nationwide bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Party
Nebraska
Congress
Mississippi
Dan R McGehee
John Bell Williams
Texas
Beauford H. Jester
Homer P. Rainey
University of Texas
House
Joseph J. Mansfeld
Milton H. West
New York
Connecticut
Maine
Saratoga
Thomas E. Dewey
Hugh A. Drum
New York State
William J. Donovan
OSS
Drum
Dewey
GOP
Albany
James Mad
UNRRA
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Herbert H. Lehman
Senate
Mead
White House
Democratic
Raymond E. Baldwin
Clare Boothe Luce
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Baldwin
OPA
Chester Bowles
Brien McMahon
Thomas C. Hart
Russians Call Demands Soft at Peace Conference
At Paris the Balkans commission saw Bulgaria fail to win belligerent status with Soviet support but without Moscow. An Australian proposal urged a spot investigation into Russia’s reparations claims of about 900 million dollars from nations including Romania and Finland. The draft treaty progress was slow with Italy’s commission approving only brief paragraphs and Netherlands and Australian amendments altering Italy’s wartime role.
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Paris
U.?p
Bulgaria
Russia
Robert Eunson
E. Ronald Walker
Economic Commission For
Balkans
Vv. M
Romania
Netherlands
Italy
Germany
China Firm Sold 10 B-25s
In Shanghai on August 26, ten American B-25 bombers in operable condition were turned over to the Chinese owned Central Air Trans corporation by the Shanghai office of the foreign liquidation commission. The transfer violated U S federal rules requiring state department and joint chiefs of staff authorization for surplus combat equipment sales. Some aircraft had under 700 hours flying time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rundle
Shanghai
Central Air Trans_ corporation
Shanghai Ice
Foreign Liquidation Commission
United Press
U. S. State Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
CRTC
Ministry of Communications
CATC
Moon Chin
British Troops Seize Sedot Yam Village in Caesarea
In Caesarea near Haifa 4000 British troops searched the Sedot Yam fishing village after finding forged passports rubber dinghies and other suspicious items. Authorities linked the village to illegal immigrants and a recent mine attack on the Empire Heywood. police boats and RAF provided support while the village was cordoned off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
WUP
Sedot Yam
Caesarea
Haifa
Royal Engineers
Haifa J
Palestine Police
Royal Air Force
Empire Heywood
Surplus Property Gifts Approved in Federal Ruling
Denver report details two stories. A lost bracelet at a Denver party belonging to Mrs. T W Maxey was returned by Roger Kissler’s parents with a 250 dollar reward. In Washington the justice department approved gifts of surplus property to nonprofit educational institutions under the surplus property act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Roger Kissler
T. W. Maxey
Vallejo Ranch
Cimarron
N. M
Roger
Gordon Rissler
Maxey
Washington
Justice Department
War Assets Administration
J. Howard McGrath
Robert M. Littlejohn
War Assets Administrator
McGrath
Department of Justice
WAA
Littlejohn
House
Communists Drive Offensive Across Ten Provinces in China
In Peiping Aug 26 the civil war widens with fierce fighting in ten provinces from Manchuria to Shansi. Lin Piao's forces encircle Tiehling near Mukden as Nationalist reinforcements rush to stop the drive. Wang Ping Nan protests to Marshall over a supposed secret deal with Soong government and U S war material exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Packard Peiping
China
Manchuria
Shansi
Lin Piao
Tiehling
Mukden
Kaiyuan
Marshall
Nanking
Wang Ping-Nan
George C. Marshall
T. V. Soong
Howard C. Peterson
U. S
New China News Agency
United States
Wang
Washington
Peiping
Shantung
Utility Buys Electric Lines in Arizona Sale
C H Nichols of Federal Light & Traction announces to the SEC the proposed sale by Stonewall Electric, its Arizona assets, to Tucson Gas Electric Light Power. Tucson will pay about 65,355 dollars, net of all loan repayments to the Rural Electrification Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
C. H. Nichols
Federal Light & Traction Company
New York
Securities and Exchange Commission
Stonewall Electric Company
Federal
Arizona
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Company
Nichols
Tucsson
Utility chief outlines sale plan in prospectus
J. R. Snider, president of the local utility, said the proposed sale was outlined in the prospectus. The notice references a section titled UTILITY on Page 9 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Snider
U S Joins World Court in First Compulsory Jurisdiction
The United States deposits its pledge to submit certain disputes to compulsory jurisdiction of the World Court. President Truman’s declaration to the UN commits the U S to adhere to the court’s compulsory jurisdiction, while reserving the right to choose which disputes are subject to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
United States
United Nations
International Court of Justice
Herschel V. Johnson
Trygve Lie
Truman
U. S
Flier Victims Begin Journey in Yugoslavia
The common grave at Koprivnik cemetery holds four American airmen killed when their C-47 was downed. The fifth remains missing as Yugoslav and American authorities search rugged NW Yugoslavia. Bodies to be buried with full military honors in Belgrade American cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
U.P
Koprivnik
U. S. Graves Commission
Yugoslavia
U. S
Slav Guard of Honor
City Moves In Utility Suit
The city of Tucson plans late today to file motions to strike four grounds of defense in the condemnation suit filed against Tucson Gas and Electric Light & Power Co by the city in U S district court. The hearing on these points is to be set for the law and motion calendar, Judge Howard C. Speakman will hear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Company
U. S. District Court
Howard C. Speakman
Thomas J. Elliott
U. S. Circuit Court
Arizona
South
Armed Fortress Reopens Vienna Undine Air Route Under Guard
In UNDINE Italy on August 26 the U S Army reopened its Vienna Undine air route with an armed Flying Fortress carrying mail and freight, escorted by a full bomber crew led by Lt. N M Hutchins. The flight avoided Yugoslav territory amid recent downings, with no passengers aboard until orders allow. Paris reports a rift with Russia over Trieste free port governance as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Undine
Italy
U. S. Army
Vienna
N. M. Hutchins
European Air Transport System
Army
Air Transport Command
Paris
Russia
Trieste
United States
Britain
France
WAC Captain Seen Pledging Truth In Castle Jewel Theft
Chicago policeman Leonard Keeler testified at a Frankfurt court martial that WAC Captain Kathleen Nash Durant offered to tell the entire truth about the Kronberg castle jewel theft after a lie detector test. Prince August Wilhelm identified gifts from European potentates among the fortune as the case proceeds with Mrs Durant and Maj David Watson facing trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Germany
Leonard Keeler
Chicago
WAC
Kathleen Nash Durant
Kronberg Castle
August Wilhelm
An i
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Keeler
Col
Jack W. Durant
Durant
Maj
David Watson
Burlingame
Calif
Hesse
Kronberg
Prince August Wilhelm
Baseball Scores From The Major Leagues
In American League action Boston defeated Cleveland 5 to 1 and New York beat Detroit 10 to 6. Philadelphia shutout Chicago 3 to 0. In the National League Chicago won 1 to 0 against New York and Pittsburgh edged Boston 3 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Release Of Litvinov From Post Seen As Significant
DEWITT MACKENZIE notes the Soviet deputy foreign minister Maxim Litvinov was released from his post. He argues the move signals a shift toward a more active foreign policy and reflects a widening rift between the Soviet Union and the United States and Britain amid growing diplomatic tension and recent Yugoslav gunplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litvinov
Dewitt MacKenzie
Washington
London
Maxim Litvinov
United States
Britain
England
America
Moscow
Hard To Make Japs Drive Right Handed
Tokyo officials say switching from left to right traffic would delay streets and bus exits changes. The Tokyo traffic bureau cites streetcar safety stops and bus exits must be altered in all cities. The transport ministry and Allied authorities chose not to train the public to avoid confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
U.P
Tokyo Traffic Bureau
Transport Ministry
United States presses Yugoslavia for redress over plane shoots
The United States shows resolve to seek UN action unless Yugoslavia offers redress for two American plane losses. Tito's promise of full funeral honors and possible compensation may close the incident, but officials warn the matter may still go to the UN if Tito pursues further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
United Nations
Yugoslavia
State Department
UN Security Council
Marshal Tito
Department
Security Council
Secretf
James F. Byrnes
Tito
Britain
Grocery Now Is At Airport During Warehouse Rebuilding
The John Sundt Construction Co. rebuilds the burned Southwest Wholesale Grocery Co. warehouse at 127 East Toole avenue. The operation moves headquarters to a warehouse at municipal airport No. 2 with war assets corporation involvement via E. T. Husted. A car load of canned peas has arrived and more foods are expected to replenish stock after the $200000 fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sundt Construction Co
Southwest Wholesale Grocery Co
East Toole Avenue
Municipal Airport No. 2
L. A. Lohse
E. T. Husted
Arizona
War Assets Corporation
Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Corp
Dr William M Jardine in Critical Condition in Boulder
Dr William M Jardine 67 former U S agriculture secretary and Wichita University president lies in critical condition at a Boulder hospital with encephalitis following minor surgery. He arrived Aug 9 for rest at a sanitarium after serving as U S agriculture secretary and university president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Colo
William M. Jardine
Wichita University
U. S. Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Two Pilots Die In Training Flight Crash
MEMPHIS Tenn Aug 26 A two engine trainer aircraft believed to be an American Airlines training ship crashed near Holly Springs Mississippi about 60 miles southeast of Memphis last night carrying at least two men to their deaths Officials said the ship had taken off from Memphis yesterday and did not return It burned after the crash
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Memphis
Tenn
American Airlines
Holly Springs
Miss
Here
Mayor Refuses to Comment on Return and Housing Controversy
Mayor H. C. Jaastad avoids answers on recall and housing dispute with war veterans. He returns from North Dakota visit to see an elderly aunt and confirms awareness of the council vote on dismissing housing authority staff but will not discuss resignations or recall plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Jaastad
Jaastad
Fessenden
N. D
Tucson
North Dakota
Janstad
Tucson Housing Authority
Housing Authority
W. S. Nicholas
Veterans
Nicholas
Phil J.martin, Jr
J. C. Niemann
Mr. Post
Langdon W
Post
Cattle And Hog Prices Fall Amid Rush to Beat Ceilings
Midwest markets flooded with cattle hogs as farmers rushed to beat OPA ceilings. Receipts reached 164000 cattle 21000 calves 75000 hogs and 52000 sheep and lambs across twelve markets. Cattle prices slid while top steers hit 29.50 at South St Paul as hog prices dropped 3 to 5. Extra police handled long livestock truck lines in Chicago stockyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
O.P
Midwest
OPA
David L. Swanson
Chicago Livestock Producers’ Association
CPA
South St. Paul
Afl
Dutch Hoping Royal Child Will Be Boy
In Soestdijk the palace releases a brief note that Princess Juliana must restrict activities for a joyful reason amid rumors of a future king. The Dutch throne has been held by a woman since 1890, with Juliana and her husband Prince Bernhard ruling through their daughters Irene Beatrix and a younger child born in Canada during the war.
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Soestdijk
Holland
Juliana
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
William III
Prince Bernhard
Irene
Beatrix
Canada
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Jack Bell
Associated Press
Bowles
Ward
Owen Brewster
Peter M. MacDonald
Democratic State Committee
Horace A. Hildreth
F. Davis Clark
Pacific Fighting
Republi
Vandenberg
Arthur H. Vandenberg
R-Mich
Dean Acheson
Alben W. Barkley
D-Ky
World Court
Fourth Army
Air Force
Ljubljana
Richard C. Patterson
Salzburg
Richard C. Partridge
Manuilsky
United Nations Security Council
U.S
Edwin Newman
DR. Jardine III
Instaad
Storm
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