Heat Wave Death Toll Rises Before Cooling Air Reaches
United Press tally lists 101 heat related deaths across the nation as the scorching week ends. Chicago and Minneapolis see cooler highs while New York prepares for relief with thundershowers and lower humidity. Philadelphia faces 34 heat deaths in three days as President Truman takes a quick vacation in Washington.
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Appeal Stops Early Return Of Slot Machines In Tucson Case
Justice of the Peace C W Gardner ruled that Sheriff Jerome P Martin must return three Tucson clubs slot machines and all seized articles from July 20 raids. County Atty Bryce Wilson appealed for stay. Gardner approved stay of execution.
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Australia Wins Davis Cup Round in North America
Australia defeated Mexico in doubles as Frank Sedgman and John Bromwich beat Armando and Rolando Vega 6 10, 6 4, 6 2 in Wilmington. The win secured three of five needed and Australia's next assignment is Italy in the interzone final at Rye, New York, next month.
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Mail Carriers Group Re-Elects President
The National Star Route Mail Carriers association re elected Frank E. Russell of Forest Grove Oregon as president at its annual convention in Harrisburg. Percy Boston of Galva Alabama was named vice president and Gerhard Schneider of Oglesby NL secretary treasurer. St Louis chosen for 1950 convention.
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Galva
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Oglesby
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McGrath May Quiet Dispute In His Party
Washington July 30. Friends say Sen. J Howard McGrath may smooth two admin disputes by accepting Truman’s offer to become attorney general. He could address Switzer’s federal judgeship in Iowa and Coleman’s Mississippi district attorney appointment, aiding party unity before 1950.
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U S Military Chiefs Begin Europe Armaments Review
The three top U S military leaders Omar Bradley Hoyt Vandenberg and Louis Denfield arrived in Frankfurt on a 10 day inspection tour seeking first hand reports on arms to supply western Europe under the Atlantic pact They will visit London Paris and Vienna meeting allied military leaders and file a full report to Congress after the tour.
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Rain Predicted for Tucson as Weekend Temps Stay High
The Tucson area faces weekend rain chances while temperatures stay in the upper 80s to 90s. Scattered sprinkles crowded parts of the city Friday night with brief thunder and lightning, though dust remained unsettled. Friday reached 98 degrees, nudging past New York City's 97.
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Son to Carry On For Slain Broadcaster in Vice Battle
Alice Texas July 30 The 22 year old son of slain radio newscaster Bill Mason prepared to continue the anti vice crusade blamed for his father’s death Authorities charged Deputy Sheriff Sam Smithwick with murdering Mason after a broadcast accusing Smithwick of owning a bawdy house Mason was shot in his parked car near Alice as he drove toward San Diego The deputy surrendered and a witness said Smithwick fired one shot Mason’s son Burt vowed to carry on the fight started by his father
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U S Consulate Seized in Shanghai Strains Ties
A mob claiming to be former U S navy workers seized the American consulate in Shanghai on Friday. After an all day siege, Consul General John M Cabot and staff were locked inside by 9 p m Shanghai time. The Communist police allegedly refused to intervene and the incident marked a major flare in U S China tensions.
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Gunfire at cotton community injures man near Eloy
In Eloy a 35 year old ex convict George Johnson was wounded after advancing on Deputy Sheriff A V Queen with an open knife near a cafe. Queen said he fired in self defense as Johnson approached the patrol car.
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Uranium Deposits in Colorado Seen as Nation’s Supply
Senator Millikin of Colorado and Senator Edwin C. Johnson both stated on Saturday that Colorado uranium deposits are capable of supplying the United States vast atomic energy needs. They cited a tremendous amount of uranium in the Colorado plateau region and expressed confidence in the supply for the nation's program.
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Senate survives foreign aid snarl over amendments
The Senate appropriations committee labors to resolve a major foreign aid bill dispute. Amendments would force the ECA and the army to purchase about 1.8 billion dollars of surplus farm products and earmark 50 million dollars of ECA funds for loans to Spain. The panel rewrote riders to avoid new legislation in a money bill, despite administration opposition.
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Baseball Results Across American League and Key Scores
Baseball results show Cleveland overcoming Boston 4 to 0 in a midweek game with Wynn and teammates. Detroit defeated Philadelphia 11 to 5 as Trucks and Robinson provided the offense. Chicago beat New York 9 to 6 behind solid pitching. St. Louis topped Washington 11 to 9 with Kennedy strong on the mound. First game Philadelphia lost to Chicago 4 to 3 in a close effort featuring Meyer Seminick Lade Munjerief and Scheffing.
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Recall Of Sheriff Petition Is Denied
Two developments surfaced from Sheriff Jerome P. Martin gambling raids. El Rio Golf and Country Club director H. S. Corbett denied planning a recall petition and criticized the recall law. An internal revenue officer inspected 23 gaming devices at the county jail, none showing visible tax stamps.
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Planes collide. fifteen perish in Eastern–military crash
An Eastern Air Lines DC-3 crashed near Fort Dix New Jersey killing fifteen. The airliner collided with a military plane leading to the aircraft disintegrating in the air. Eastern Air Lines listed twelve passengers three crew and the military pilot among the dead, with names of passengers and origins from Hartford and New York.
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Mayor Giacoma Faces Recall Bid in Tombstone
Mayor John Giacoma and three Tombstone councilmen facing recall petitions may resign by Monday evening per City Atty Anthony Deddens. If not, they have until Friday to file position statements before a special election, with all four becoming automatic candidates. The petitions cite general inefficiency and lack of cooperation, among other charges, and were linked to a $1 monthly utility meter service charge.
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