Bulgaria Denounced Over Petkov Execution
The United States and Britain denounced Bulgaria as Nikola Petkov, leader of the non Communist opposition, was executed in Sofia. Petkov’s appeal was rejected. officials cited a crackdown to crush opposition and solidify a totalitarian government. The protests followed a Bulgarian people’s court ruling and an earlier appeal denial.
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Washington
United States
Bulgaria
Nikola Petkov
State Department
Petkov
Sofia
Front
Great Britain
Britain
Italian Rightists Win in First Test of Public Opinion
Rome reports that a right wing coalition termed The List of The Rooster won the Caserta local election with 7 493 votes. De Gasperi's Christian Democrats trailed with 3 187, while Communists and leftist groups totaled 3 650. A second Liberal Monarchist ticket added 1 909 votes. The vote sets the stage for a no confidence challenge in the Constituent Assembly as debate looms.
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Rome
Alcide de Gasperi
Caserta
Interior Ministry
de Gasperi
Christian Democrat
Constituent Assembly
de. Gasperi
Apple Picker Shot in Yard Incident
Riley, 40, is jailed on a charge of shooting Wesley Dawson of Linden in Riley's yard as Dawson went to pick apples. Dawson was struck in the leg by a gun discharge. The note mentions work is play after buying glasses at Hodgson and Brown.
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Maurice Riley
Wesley Dawson
Linden
Riley
Dawson
Hodgson and Brown
Cold Storage Is No Place for .5s and a $600 Bankroll
Philadelphia cafe owner Joseph Harris, 33, kept a $600 bankroll in a coffee can inside his refrigerator as a burglary precaution. While he was away, thieves ransacked his home and stole the can along with jewelry and a gold watch.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Harris
CIA
Three-Year Sentence For Unlawful Marriage Case
Robert E. Grimsley of Rappahannock County received a three year sentence after pleading guilty to unlawfully marrying Helen Ritenour of Front Royal in June 1946 while still married to another. Judge Elliott Marshall placed him on 30 days probation for review. Leon, charged with theft, got a 12 month suspended sentence. Trial dates were set for three others indicted by a special grand jury.
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Robert E. Grimsley
Rappahannock County
Helen Ritenour
Front Royal
Elliott Marshall
Corporation Court
Grimsley
Little Washington
Gortarted
Leon
O. C. Tevalt
Mr. Tevalt
The
Pine Motor Co
Harry Kern, Jr
Haines
William Owens
Dundalk
John Lee Floyd
Arthur Nicholson
Higher LCL Rail Freight Requested
Eastern railroads operating east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers seek higher rates for less than carload shipments. Proposals range from 95 percent on short five mile hauls to 1.6 percent on 600 mile hauls, adding to other basic rate increases being pursued by all railroads.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroads
Mississippi River
Ohio
Potomac Rivers
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Virginia
Summer Frost Bites Winchester Apple Buds Delayed Color
Temperature dropped to 38 degrees at Winchester Research Laboratory with light frost in valleys and 33 in nearby mountains. Orchard owners report delayed apple maturity yet expect rich color from continued cool sunny weather as hormone sprays help cling to twigs. Frost observed across Kernstown Apple Pie Ridge and Clearbrook areas did not damage vegetables.
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Winchester
Winchester Research Laboratory
A. B. Groves
Dr. Groves
Alfred L. Schwab
S. Washington
Romney
W. O. Beaty
Kernstown
Allen Bond
Apple Pie Ridge
Clearbrook
L. O. Dick
E. R. Marker
Opequon
M. S. Barley
Stephens City
C. E. Babb
Utica
N. Y
Associated Press
Florida
Ilinois
Michigan
Ohio
New York
New England
Federal Weather Bureau
Curwensville
Cadillac, Mich
Goshen, Ind
East Liverpool
Uncle Admits Strangling Girl in Philadelphia Case
Rockville Md Sept 23 Detective Capt James A Kelly said George A Neill 22 a war veteran has admitted slaying his 11 year old niece Isabella Mallon near her Philadelphia home about two weeks ago in a signed statement to reporters Kelly said Neill was arrested last night at a dairy farm near Olney Md He worked there since Sept 8 Neill said he strangled Isabella with his hands and could not explain his posture He also said he had been drinking and sent her home alone An officer cited a taxi driver tip to police for the arrest and Anderson quoted Neill as saying he had been treated badly by people
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Rockville
James A. Kelly
George A. Neill
Isabella Mallon
Philadelphia
Rouninedelphia
Neill
Olney
Kelly
James Anderson
Isabella
Anderson
Stassen Urges UN to Avert War Hitched to Ideology
Presidential candidate Harold E. Stassen told the American Bar Association that the United Nations should frame its debate around the economic phase of world affairs to avert World War 3. He argued Americans do not want war but will defend individual freedom and noted uncertainty whether Moscow will avoid aggression.
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Cleveland
Harold E. Stassen
United Nations
Stassen
Moscow
Banks to fund European aid via American investors
World Bank Vice President Robert L. Garner said American investors must supply funds the bank lends to 16 European nations seeking Marshall Plan aid. He noted the bank has about 500 million available and must raise more through U.S. bond issues, as Europe’s need was estimated at 3.11 billion for 1950–51. The bank aims to assist Latin America and others, not just Europe.
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Washington
Robert L. Garner
World Bank
United States
Garner
Europe
Tornadoes Hit Florida From Tropical Storm Offshoots
Three tornadoes were reported in Florida as offshoots of a tropical storm centered near shore between St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Gales and 60 to 70 mph gusts were seen at Egmont Key while the Gulf Coast from Tampa northward faced warnings. The coast guard searched for 25 missing freighters and banana boats, with six located.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
St. Petersburg
Clearwater
Gulf Coast
Tampa
Egmont Key
Tampa Bay
Coast Guard
Weather Bureau
Atlantic States
Segregated Voting To Rule in Georgia
In Georgia a 1948 Democratic primary is set for July 14 under Gov. M. E. Thompson forces with complete segregation of white and Negro voters at the polls. The rules committee of the Thompson party executive committee approved the plan despite a court challenge by Herman Talmadge supporters. No new education requirement for voting was added, but a constitutional provision requires voters to read or write to the registrars’ satisfaction. Gov. Thompson vetoed Talmadge backed white primary legislation last spring.
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Atlanta
Georgia
M. E. Thompson
Thompson Party Executive Committee
Herman Talmadge
Thompson
Bank Fund Retrial Hearing Set for Oct 8
Judge J Waites Waring of Charleston S C schedules a retrial hearing for October 8 on motions for a new trial filed by seven persons convicted of aiding in the misapplication of Fredericksburg bank funds. The group includes Hugh N Rakes and his wife Lillian Conner Rakes Delegate Joseph E Proffitt Joseph Sowers Kyle M Weeks Clarence L Robey and Harry L Lamson.
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Richmond
J. Waites Waring
Charleston
S. C
Fredericksburg
Hugh N. Rakes
Lillian Conner Rakes
Joseph E. Proffitt
Joseph Sowers
Kyle M. Weeks
Clarence L. Robey
Harry L. Lamson
Headley's Auction Sale of Modern Furniture in Braddock
Auctioneer Coleman Dunn lists Headley’s Auction at 78 Braddock with modern furniture sale at 7 30 P M on Thursday. Includes note of guaranteed auto repair services and glass installation by Valley Wrecking Co. and Martinsburg Pike House with 12 Noon start at 121 N Washington St.
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Modern Furniture
Thur
Headley’s
Braddock
Valley Wrecking Co
Martinsburg Pike House
Washington St
Coleman Dunn
Reds May Emasculate U N Boycott of Little Assembly
A Soviet source says Russia and allies may boycott the Little Assembly at U N headquarters, challenging U S plans and threatening the UN’s future. The call frames the move as illegal under the U S charter and echoes earlier Soviet boycotts of the trusteeship council.
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Soviet Union
Grain Prices Steadier as Truman Considers Price Plans
Grain prices opened higher by a few cents, with wheat peaking up to 6 1 2 cents in Chicago before falling on light demand. Corn held slight gains, cattle and hog trading eased, and butter rose in New York while Chicago prices were steady. Eggs dipped slightly and showed irregularity in New York.
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Associated Press
Truman
Chicago
New York
Teacher Locked In Balks at 25-foot Ladder
Philadelphia report: Betty Johnson a 38 year old Taggart elementary teacher remained after class to mark papers and was locked inside. Police were called when she realized doors were locked. Patrolmen relayed a 25 foot ladder but she refused descent from a window. Janitor later unlocked the door.
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Philadelphia
Betty Johnson
Taggart
Johnston
Taft Defends Taft Hartley Reform On Long Range Tour
Senator Taft quashes Democratic accusations as he defends the Taft Hartley Act while on a western sentiment tour. He accuses Lucas and O Mahoney of name calling and promises no welfare bill action by the next Republican Congress. Democratic leaders counter that price controls were wrecked by Taft allies in Congress.
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Taft
Seattle
Long Range
Ohio
Gearhart
Gael. Sullivan
Ohioan
Lucas
Dill
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Congress
Chester) Bowles
Pat) Porter
CIO
Trenary Named to Warren County School Trustee Board
William C. Trenary is appointed a member of the War ren county school trustee electoral board to complete the unexpired term of W Mau rice Bowen of Cedarville district.
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Front Royal
William C. Trenary
Warren County
W. Maurice Bowen
Cedarville
Congress to Scrutinize Aid to Europe Blueprint
Washington reports a $22.44 billion European recovery plan to be studied item by item by Congress and State Department officials. Rep. Chenoweth and Rep. Dirksen forecast careful review and possible emergency action, while Truman weighs a potential special session amid debates on lasting aid levels and World Bank financing.
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Washington
Europe
United States
State Department
Paris
Pan
Congress
Rep. Chenoweth
R-Cole
Patent Rules Committee
House
Speedy Ksen
R-Ill
Joint House Armed Forces and Appropriations Committee
Dirksen
Munich
Vishinsky Attacks U.S. in UN Debate Over Korea and Italy
In a tense UN General Assembly opening, Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vishinsky charged Secretary Marshall with an incomplete Korea policy and accused the United States of violating the UN Charter. He demanded excluding Korea and Italy from debate while urging compromise and adherence to international agreements. The Arab bloc won a procedural round on Palestine, and Secretary Marshall attended the session after returning from Washington.
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New York
Russia
United States
Tryg*e
United Nations
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Marshall
Korea
Marshial
Cuti
U.N
Ita
Vishinsky
U. N
General Assembly
Assembly
Times
Italy
Palestine
America
Vishnnsky
United States Times
Aranha
Brazil
Evatt
Austin
Lie
Neftali Ponce
Pence
Truman
Heinz Au Item Appears In Daily Receipts
A note shows ongoing receipt of Heinz brand items daily with catalog reference H. J. Heinz Au. page 9 item 8 1p 1f.
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H. J. Heinz AU
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British Foreign Office
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Nikita Petkov
Communist Party
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Donlevy
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Marjorie Law
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Tobias
Hanman
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Jimmy
Dates
Judith Anne
Isabelle Mallon
Maryland
Headley
Cameron
U. N. Assembly
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Little Assembly
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U. S
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Trenary
Ptalk
Russ
U.S
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