Documents Secured from Former Red Spy
A three member House subcommittee questioned a mystery witness in New York last night and reportedly obtained secret documents he had from a former Soviet spy. The witness, linked to Elizabeth Bentley’s espionage network, had renounced Communism and could provide up to date details on Soviet espionage in the United States. The testimony prompted interviews with others including Earl Browder, former head of the American Communist party.
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Lawmaker names alleged aid to Russia atomic shipments
Representative McDowell said two unnamed officials approved wartime transfers of uranium to Russia before Japan’s first atomic bomb. He cited 1943 shipments of 2,729 pounds of uranium compounds and 1945 uranium metal, and said one highly important man who pushed the effort is no longer in government. He promised public hearings under the House Un American Activities Committee to seek explanations.
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Readers enjoy record-breaking fair edition and carrier effort
The News-Journal reports a labor-intensive, weighty one-pound paper edition produced by all departments and delivered by carriers using bikes wagons and cars. A P-61 from Clinton County Air Force Base knocked down a weather balloon released by CCAFB men, raising concerns about recovered instruments and possible landings in nearby states. A sign on Roger Johnson’s new home read Men Only at 9 P. M.
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Ohio Legion Convention Opens Today
The 30th annual Ohio convention of the American Legion opened in Columbus with officials urging a safe convention. Commander Aaron J. Halloran of Springfield to call order at 9:30 A.M. Speakers include Gen. Joseph T. McNarney and Rear Admiral L. M. Grant. A public parade is set for Sunday afternoon with band and drum corps competition tonight at North High School Stadium.
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Daniels Case To Go to Grand Jury
A Seneca county grand jury will be asked next Wednesday to indict Robert Daniels for first degree murder in the slayings of James J. Smith and Orville Taylor. Prosecutor Webb Tomb announced. Daniels already faces first degree murder indictments in Richland and Franklin counties. He and partner John West staged six murders in 14 days before West was slain and Daniels captured near Van Wert.
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Washington C H Man Killed at Bakery
Washington C H Aug 7 Pi-Freddie Hunt, 34, died when crushed in a dough mixer at Pennington Brothers bakery. He crawled into the machine to grease it and apparently pressed the wrong button, a spokesman said. Hunt was once a known Negro boxer.
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Gas Hearing Set On 840 Mile Pipeline Plan
Washington announced a Sept 27 hearing by the power commission on Texas Gas Transmission Corporation amended plan to build 840 miles of pipeline to the Middletown Ohio area.
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Construction Up Washington July Record Total
Construction work across the United States reached a July total of 1.724 billion dollars, up 119 million and seven percent over the previous record, according to reports from Washington.
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Vine
Officials To Confer On Univis Strike In Dayton
Governor Thomas J. Herbert and Univis Lens Co officials with UEW members scheduled another round at 1 P M EST to resolve the 95 day strike. Guards were withdrawn after disturbances. Production fell to 425 of 658 as six pickets kept gate patrols. House Labor Subcommittee heard two days of testimony on picket line violence.
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Kentucky Senate Primary Voters Decide Democratic Republican Nominees
Kentuckians in Louisville vote in party primaries to select Democratic and Republican nominees for the United States Senate. Polls opened at 6 AM and close at 4 PM local time with ballot counting to follow shortly after voting ends.
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Freedom Train Arrives in Cincinnati Ceremonies Held
The freedom train rolled into Cincinnati with Mayor Albert D. Cash presiding at opening ceremonies. Red, white and blue cars were opened to the public as band concerts and musical presentations were on the program for today and tomorrow.
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Albert D. Cash
Envoys May Confer with Stalin Again
Western envoys plan another meeting with Joseph Stalin after talks with Molotov failed to yield a four power framework for Germany. The United States and France plus a British envoy met Molotov for over two hours and will decide if east west differences can be settled for a big conference. Bevin and Douglas discussed the report at the foreign office.
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Opera Season Loses Money in Cincinnati
The summer opera season drew larger crowds but incurred greater losses than ever, says secretary John Magro. The season closes tonight.
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Blanchester Guardsmen Return From Dayton Duty
Blanchester Cannon Company of the Ohio National Guard returns to the Blanchester armory after four days in Dayton guarding the Univis Lens strike scene. Captain Rahe Chamberlin reports orderly conduct, with most picketers spectators. The unit will mobilize again soon for Camp Atterbury maneuvers.
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Dr Hadley Named To Kent State Advising Post
Kent State University appoints Dr Loren S Hadley as director of student advising in the newly created post. He comes from Bucknell College where he served three years as student guide and counsellor and previously taught at Wilmington College and Ohio State University. He is a Wilmington, Ohio, native and brother of Robert E Hadley and Mrs Charles Ewbank.
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Charles Ewbank
Wealth Found in Home of Poverty Stricken Woman
Pro bate court search uncovered $18,000 in cash bundled in a shoe box and $5,000 in other bills in the ramshackle Warren home of Carrie M Mountain who died last week. The woman, who had lived in poverty for years, owned two houses valued at about $10,000. Neighbors and Cliff Bland, a nearby auto parts store owner, provided aid and noticed her frugal living. Mountain, 80, never slept in bed and kept revolvers within reach. She left no will and had two deceased husbands with a niece and two cousins as closest relatives.
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Carrie M. Green Mountain
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Berlin airlift tensions rise over flight violations
An American air force official warned Berlin could face rough actions if Soviet, American, and British planes are forced down while delivering supplies. ANB claimed 62 violations from July 31 to August 4, with Russia hinting at enforcement under unauthorized routes. Officials questioned whether the threat is rhetoric or real.
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Crump Candidates Lose in Primary in Tennessee
In Tennessee on August 7, final ballot tallying shows Gordon Browning defeating E. H. Crump for the gubernatorial nomination with 214,465 to 160,142 votes, as 2,017 of about 2,300 precincts reported. Crump offered no comment. Incumbent Jim McCord trailed.
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E. H. Crump
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Gordon Browning
Auditor Criticizes Fair Grounds Relocation Effort
State Auditor Joseph T. Fergus criticized the fair grounds relocation commission for hiring a real estate firm to negotiate a new site. He said Columbus brokers Paul H. and Thomas P. Kohr would incur no state expenses if he can prevent it and urged the work be handled by the attorney general's office.
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Sanitary Conditions Threaten Butler County Fairgrounds
Hamilton health officials warn sanitation at the Butler County fairgrounds must improve by Sunday or the racing meet starting August 16 will be closed. The ultimatum followed a county and city health officials meeting led by H. A. Moore and A. M. Clarke.
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Democrats Plan an Aggressive 2 Month Campaign Swing
Democratic strategists plan a busy campaign for President Truman with a two month swing. They aim the heaviest fire at the GOP record in Congress and confirm at a White House strategy meeting the start of a series of activities.
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Livestock Arrives as Clinton County Fair Opens Week
Swine and cattle arrive at the Clinton County Fairgrounds on West Main Street. Some stock comes from Greene County Fair in Xenia, while others come from local farms as preparations speed up for Tuesday’s opening. Harness horses, tents, and exhibits are being set, with traffic restrictions announced.
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Communists Back Wallace Progressive Party Choice
New York Aug 7 The Communist party declares it will back Henry A. Wallace and his Progressive Party for president this fall. Leaders say the Communists will offer support without seeking any special interests in the campaign.
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Progressive Party
Election Boards Checking Validity of Petitions
Some 36,000 Wallace for president petitions were en route to county election boards for a validity check. Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel verified 36,899 signatures and tossed out 692 for signatures from more than one county. To secure a ballot spot, 93,038 valid signatures are needed.
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Crisco Prices Reduced by Procter and Gamble
Procter and Gamble Co lowers wholesale Crisco vegetable shortening by two cents effective immediately in Cincinnati. The move follows changes in the raw materials market.
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GOP Leaders Aim to End Session Amid Price Control Fight
Congress raced to adjourn as Senate Democrats prepared a last-ditch push for President Truman anti inflation measures. The House passed a GOP housing bill and sent it to the White House, while the Senate planned an 8 A M strategy session for possible add ons to the Truman program.
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U.S. Warns Danube Will Be Cut in Two
Belgrade, Yugoslavia Aug 7 The United States bluntly warns the Danube will be cut in two for traffic if eastern European Communist states deny Austria a seat on the Danube control board Ambassador Cavendish Cannon stated this position as the Danubian conference voted 7 to 1 to base talks on the proposed Soviet Danube pact.
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Reno Winners To Leave on Trip
Albert Hibbs Jr and Dr Roy Walford plan a tropical medicine study voyage after winning about 12000 on Reno and Las Vegas wheels. They will sail from Chicago in late August aboard their 63 foot schooner Chaos to fund the trip with gambling winnings.
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Troopers arrest 52 in New York lottery roundup
One hundred troopers conducted statewide raids and arrested 52 persons in a major lottery bust totaling 15 million dollars. Defendants posted bail after arraignments in Syracuse and Scotia near Schenectady.
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Lie Appeals for End of German Quarrel
LAKE SUCCESS August 7 VP True Lie in his third annual report to the General Assembly urged big powers to end their quarrel over The United Nations Secretary General also pressed for urgent action to halt a race among major nations to develop and stockpile biological and chemical weapons.
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