War Fraud Case Not Prosecuted Tied to Witness Fates
Justice Department testimony cited reasons for not prosecuting Norman E. Miller and Associates Inc. from Detroit. Six counts in 1944 linked to $14,000 were dropped in 1950 as witnesses dropped out and one witness was institutionalized. Robert Collier, House Judiciary Subcommittee member, called the case typical of delays.
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Justice Department
Norman E. Miller and Associates Inc
Detroit
Franklin
House
Justice
Robert A. Collier
Miller
Collier
Become Justice Departmen
Storm Warnings Hoisted Along Atlantic Coast
Storm warnings are in effect from Veroseek Fla north to Wilmington Del for a storm centered about 300 miles east of Melbourne Fla. Forecaster Grady Norton says the system poses a threat to the Upper Florida Peninsula Georgia and South Carolina and is likely to move inland along the coast before tomorrow morning. Strong winds have already been reported along the coast.
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Atlantic
Veroseek
Fla
Iimington
Melbourne
Fila
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Grady Norton
Weather Outlook and Local Notices From Richmond Area
Extended Virginia outlook August 30 to September 3 shows temperatures about three degrees above normal with little daily change. Warmest days Sunday and Monday, scattered showers Sunday totaling under one half inch. Also notices for Forest Glen Fruit Market sale near Winchester Route 522 and Barry's Drug Store closing.
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Richmond
Virginia
Forest Glen Fruit Market
Winchester
Barry's Drug
Retail food prices exceed prewar high, rise 16 percent
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports foods 16 percent higher than in June 1950 when the Korean War began. In eight cities the index rose near 1 percent for mid August, with price controls easing as prospective suspensions are considered. Eggs and dairy also gained.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Vitory
Tigher
Woods
Truman
Arnall
U S Atomic Counter Offense Vision Emphasized By Air Chief
Air Force Chief of Staff warns a simple cheap fleet cannot win in future warfare. He cites the need for varied, modern air power and notes the world’s geopolitical puzzle remains complex. He stresses the importance of strong traditional forces and strategic balance.
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Air Force
Sip Dati Aiamanime
Redness Force
Southwest Virginia Calls For One Cent Milk Price Hike
In Richmond the milk price hike movement seeks a one cent increase to 24 cents a quart in Southwest Virginia. The commission noted a prior 1.5 cent boost and discussed limiting the overall rise to 6.55 dollars per hundredweight for distributors while farmers cite higher feed costs and labor shortages as factors.
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Southwest
Virginia
Richmond
Ano
Preseason Squirrel Killing Sparks Local Debate
Local sportsmen condemn landowners preseason squirrel killing as wasteful and destructive. They warn destruction of mature animals and loss of potential young, noting extra litters as the season nears opening on November.
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Sinan Lane
Guzik Settles U S Tax Claims For 100 000
The government accepted 100000 from Jack Guzik as full payment for 900000 in taxes and penalties it claimed. Guzik, once linked to Al Capone era activity in Chicago, reached the settlement under the Bureau of Internal Revenue open book program.
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Washington
Jack “Greasy Thumb
Guzik
Chicago
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Montgomery Ward Officials Resign Over Board Turmoil
Resignations of Roy L. Ge bert and Herbert Riegelman mark a continuing wave of departures at Montgomery Ward, the nation’s second largest mail order chain, as Sewell Avery’s 1931 chairmanship triggers widespread upheaval.
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Tion
Roy L. Gebert
Herbert Riegelman
Sewell Avery
Autos kill seven times more Americans than war in seven months
The article compares highway deaths this year to Korean War casualties, noting fewer than 3,000 highway deaths in the first seven months while the toll from a son's traffic death reached 20. National Safety Council President Ned H. Dearborn says the point emphasizes road hazards without minimizing war dangers.
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Na- Son
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Oime
Booth Leudoun
Dulles Attacks Termites in Government Amid Cold War Talk
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles urged World War I veterans to root out “termite” influence in government. He criticized negative containment policy, urged a positive plan to liberate captive nations, and warned against accepting a third world war. He pressed for patriotism, boldness, and dynamism.
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Ggore
Communist Party
Dulles
Moscow
Curfew Ordered for U S Forces in Germany by General Eddy
Lt. Gen Manton S. Eddy issued a curfew for all U S forces in Germany to curb reckless driving and rule violations. Off duty soldiers airmen and sailors must be off streets and out of public places from mid evening until further notice.
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Heidelberg
Manton
Eddy
U.S
Too Early to Tell Legislators Views On Special Session
Associated Press reports uncertainty among Virginia legislators about a potential special session and reapportionment. Some comments suggest party lines have little effect, as lawmakers are asked whether they support fair and adequate redistricting and related issues.
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Virginia
At Battle
General Assembly
Disturbances Reported at Red POW Camps by U.S. Army
The U S Army reported new disturbances at Koje Island POW camps with several guards injured and one death and one serious injury in a work incident. Earlier July to August incidents totaled four deaths and 64 injuries as UN troops responded to protest actions.
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U.S
Seoul
Korea
U. S
Koje Island
Koje
Truman Examines Ammunition For First Whistle-Stop Tour
President Truman reviewed gear for his first whistle stop tour with the Stevenson Sparkman ticket. He avoided political questions, but defended the Loyal Legion resolution and referenced party aides and former officials as he prepared to travel from Washington to Milwaukee and back via a route including Pittsburgh and Chicago.
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Washington
Pres
White House
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
Ft. Wrerne
Ind
Chicago
Cincinnati
Parkersburg
Chareenas
Keyser
W. Va
American Legion
Dean Acheson
Legion
New York
Rogers Kelley
Edinburg
Tex
Nebraska Soldier Races Home To Tragedy Stricken Family
Tech. Sgt. Charles R. Buggy of Winnebago Nebraska arrived in Salem Massachusetts after being picked up by a Coast Guard mercy plane. He rushed home to learn his wife faces spinal surgery and his children fight polio with one child already dead.
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Salem
Mass
Coast Guard
Tech
Charles R. Buggy
Winnebago
Neb
Alexander
New York
Bremerhaven
Germany
Westover Air Base
Beverly
Westover Air Force
Ausel
Charles Jr
Sioux City, Ta
Kathleen
Pravda Riff on Eisenhower and American Expansion
The Pravda editorial denounces the Republican nominee as the enemy of the American people and mocks his alleged plan to expand American power. It cites fears of including nations from Latvia to Korea and asserts the U S should resist Kremlin aims while criticizing congressional communism.
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Nhower
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Estonia
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Bulgaria
Rumania
Hungary
Albania
Germany
Austria
China
Mongolian People Republic
Korean Peoples Republic
Eisenhower
United States
Kremlin
Powell says Negroes back Adlai to limit Powell
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell and a group of Negro leaders from Atlantic Seaboard met with Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson in New York. Powell announced the delegation is ready to back Stevenson to the limit, citing a strong civil rights stance and a unified Negro vote.
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Rep. Powell
Adlai
New York
Adam Clayton Powell
Adlai Stevenson
Powell
Atlantic Seaboard
Stevenson
Washington
New Legion Head Backs Military Training Program
Lewis Gough, 44, a Pasadena, California inheritance tax appraiser and WWII Navy veteran, was elected head of the American Legion at its 34th annual convention in Madison Square Garden. He defeated Walter Alessandroni, 36, of Philadelphia, and urged a decisive military program for national youth amid anti communism. Five national vice commanders were also elected unopposed, including W C Da38, a WWII Navy veteran from Danville Virginia.
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New York
Lewis Ketcham
National American Legion
Ness
Pasadena
Calif
Legion
Gouth
Walter E. Alessandroni
Philadelphia
Gough
California
Madison Square Garden
Donald R. Wilson
Clarksburg
W.V
W. C. da 38
Danville
Purtell Named to Fill Harford Senate Vacancy
Gov John Lodge announces William A Purtell a Republican is appointed to the Harford Senate vacancy caused by the death of Sen Brien McMahon a Democrat He will serve until next January.
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Senate
Harford
Conn
John Lodge
William A. Purtell
Brien McMahon
Allied air pounding hits capital in 1403 sorties
Allied warplanes from four nations attacked the capital city in 1403 sorties as on the ground the front remained relatively quiet. Rain over a week has kept the mudbound lines largely inactive and combat muted.
Apple Harvest To Start Sept 20 In Area
Local reports indicate the apple season opens around September 20 with early McIntosh arrivals at Winchester Cold Storage. Most storages expect no packing until about the third week of September. Virginia Employment Service notes about 150 itinerant orchard workers have arrived. more will come mid to late September, with the bulk arriving by the 26th. Lee forecasts a heavy picking week ahead with some work starting August 8. The Baker office will be closed Aug 30 to Sept 8 for relocation to 134 W Piccadilly Street.
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Virginia Employment Service
Lee
A. T. Baker
New Tion
W. Piccadilly Street
Southern Tire & Battery CO
Braddock
Cedar Creek
Edwin Marker
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