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August 18, 1948

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Notable Births

1948James Jones, English bishop^[†]

James Stuart Jones is a retired Church of England bishop. He was the Bishop of Liverpool between 1998 and 2013.

1948John Scarlett, English intelligence officer, former head of MI6^[†]

Sir John McLeod Scarlett is a British senior intelligence officer. He was Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) from 2004 to 2009. Prior to this appointment, he had chaired the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC).

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Headlines from August 18, 1948

ALGER HISS ADMITSh)000*iKNOWING CHAMBERS; MEET FACE TO FACE; Ex-Official States He Knew Spy Accuser in 1934 and 1935 as 'George Crosley' IN CONFRONTATION HERE He Again Denies All Charges -- Thomas Accuses Truman of Trying to Conceal Data ALGER HISS ADMITS KNOWING CHAMBERS

By C. P. Trussellspecial To the New York Times

Thomas and other com members make secret trip to NYC where they arrange meeting of A Hiss and Chambers

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Russian Attempts to Force Girl To Return Home Balked in Sweden; RUSSIAN PRESSURE BALKED IN SWEDEN

By the Associated Press

USSR attempt to force return of USSR citizen working as maid in Sweden disclosed; Swedish Foreign Office refuses to release her

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ECONOMIC REFORMS ADOPTED BY FRANCE; Reynaud Measure Is Voted at Insistence of Premier, Who Risks His Cabinet ECONOMIC REFORMS ADOPTED BY FRANCE

By Lansing Warrenspecial To the New York Times

passes measure, 335-209, after Premier Marie risks confidence vote

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PRESIDENT TO MAKE 6 LABOR DAY TALKS; Stops in Five Michigan Cities Added to Date in Detroit -9-Day Cruise Starts Friday TRUMAN TO MAKE 6 MICHIGAN TALKS

By Felix Belair Jr.special To the New York Times

plans 9-day vacation aboard yacht Williamsburgh

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Mining Hamlet That Lacks Lights Inherits Millions in Woman's Will; UNLIGHTED HAMLET INHERITS MILLIONS

By the Associated Press

Inherits fortune from Mrs M F Frazier for pub improvements

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Dewey Calls for Italian Rule Of Colonies Under the U.N.; Sees Nation's Recovery Aided if People Share in African Resources -- New Yorker, Warren Map Campaign Liaison DEWEY ASKS ITALY GET COLONY RULE

By Leo Eganh)0*0*0*Iospecial To the New York Times

Gov Dewey sees ERP aided if Italy is given adm of her former African colonies

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H. D. WHITE, ACCUSED IN SPY INQUIRY, DIES; Former Assistant Secretary of Treasury Was a Key Figure in Investigation of Reds H.D. WHITE, ACCUSED IN SPY INQUIRY, DIES DIES OF HEART ATTACK

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

key figure in inquiries H D White dies of heart attack

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NEW KREMLIN TALK ON BERLIN IMPASSE IS SEEN BY BRITISH; Official Circles Say Fact Roberts Stayed in Moscow Indicates Another Parley BEVIN IS STUDYING DATA h)000*iReport From Russian Capital Implies That Molotov Gave Important Reply to West NEW KREMLIN TALK IS SEEN BY BRITISH

By Clifton Danielspecial To the New York Times

London gets repts; reaction; USSR pub reptd not informed that confs are taking place; western diplomats conf, London and Moscow

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TRUMAN 'BUNGLING' ABROAD SET SPIRAL IN PRICES, SAYS GOP; 'Coddling' of Russia Resulted in Huge Defense and Aid Cost, Forcing Inflation, It Holds MAIN ISSUE 'RADICALISM' President Accused of Trying to Wash Away Spy 'Scandal,' Spurning Republican Advice PRICE BLAME IS PUT ON TRUMAN BY GOP

By William S. Whitespecial To the New York Times

6 ss to be made in Mich

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RUSSIAN TEACHER GETS TRANSFUSIONS; X-Rays Show Mrs. Kosenkina's Injuries More Extensive Than First Indicated TRIED TO SEE TEACHER RUSSIAN TEACHER GETS TRANSFUSSIONS

By Charles Grutzner

hosp bulletin describes Kasenkina injuries; consulate staff sends flowers and greetings; Rev Baloun refused permission to see her; State Dept prepares reply to USSR charges; Justice Dickstein confs with officials on NY ct summons for Lomakin and Kasenkina; Baloun por

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ANGLICAN BISHOPS FEAR COMMUNISM AS A WORLD PERIL; Report of Meeting in London Warns That Neutrality 'May Not Long Be Tenable' DISARMAMENT IS FAVORED But Conference Holds That There Are Times When War Is 'Lesser of Two Evils' LAMBETH BISHOPS FEAR COMMUNISM

By Herbert L. Matthewsspecial To the New York Times

Lambeth Conf holds ideology world peril; Abp of Canterbury comments

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Headlines from August 18, 1948

ALGER HISS ADMITSh)0*0*0*iKNOWING CHAMBERS; MEET FACE TO FACE; Ex-Official States He Knew Spy Accuser in 1934 and 1935 as 'George Crosley' IN CONFRONTATION HERE He Again Denies All Charges -- Thomas Accuses Truman of Trying to Conceal Data ALGER HISS ADMITS KNOWING CHAMBERS

Russian Attempts to Force Girl To Return Home Balked in Sweden; RUSSIAN PRESSURE BALKED IN SWEDEN

ECONOMIC REFORMS ADOPTED BY FRANCE; Reynaud Measure Is Voted at Insistence of Premier, Who Risks His Cabinet ECONOMIC REFORMS ADOPTED BY FRANCE

PRESIDENT TO MAKE 6 LABOR DAY TALKS; Stops in Five Michigan Cities Added to Date in Detroit -9-Day Cruise Starts Friday TRUMAN TO MAKE 6 MICHIGAN TALKS

Mining Hamlet That Lacks Lights Inherits Millions in Woman's Will; UNLIGHTED HAMLET INHERITS MILLIONS

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Dewey Calls for Italian Rule Of Colonies Under the U.N.; Sees Nation's Recovery Aided if People Share in African Resources -- New Yorker, Warren Map Campaign Liaison DEWEY ASKS ITALY GET COLONY RULE

H. D. WHITE, ACCUSED IN SPY INQUIRY, DIES; Former Assistant Secretary of Treasury Was a Key Figure in Investigation of Reds H.D. WHITE, ACCUSED IN SPY INQUIRY, DIES DIES OF HEART ATTACK

NEW KREMLIN TALK ON BERLIN IMPASSE IS SEEN BY BRITISH; Official Circles Say Fact Roberts Stayed in Moscow Indicates Another Parley BEVIN IS STUDYING DATA h)0*0*0*iReport From Russian Capital Implies That Molotov Gave Important Reply to West NEW KREMLIN TALK IS SEEN BY BRITISH

TRUMAN 'BUNGLING' ABROAD SET SPIRAL IN PRICES, SAYS GOP; 'Coddling' of Russia Resulted in Huge Defense and Aid Cost, Forcing Inflation, It Holds MAIN ISSUE 'RADICALISM' President Accused of Trying to Wash Away Spy 'Scandal,' Spurning Republican Advice PRICE BLAME IS PUT ON TRUMAN BY GOP

RUSSIAN TEACHER GETS TRANSFUSIONS; X-Rays Show Mrs. Kosenkina's Injuries More Extensive Than First Indicated TRIED TO SEE TEACHER RUSSIAN TEACHER GETS TRANSFUSSIONS

ANGLICAN BISHOPS FEAR COMMUNISM AS A WORLD PERIL; Report of Meeting in London Warns That Neutrality 'May Not Long Be Tenable' DISARMAMENT IS FAVORED But Conference Holds That There Are Times When War Is 'Lesser of Two Evils' LAMBETH BISHOPS FEAR COMMUNISM

ALGER HISS ADMITSh)000*iKNOWING CHAMBERS; MEET FACE TO FACE; Ex-Official States He Knew Spy Accuser in 1934 and 1935 as 'George Crosley' IN CONFRONTATION HERE He Again Denies All Charges -- Thomas Accuses Truman of Trying to Conceal Data ALGER HISS ADMITS KNOWING CHAMBERS

NEW KREMLIN TALK ON BERLIN IMPASSE IS SEEN BY BRITISH; Official Circles Say Fact Roberts Stayed in Moscow Indicates Another Parley BEVIN IS STUDYING DATA h)000*iReport From Russian Capital Implies That Molotov Gave Important Reply to West NEW KREMLIN TALK IS SEEN BY BRITISH