Government Moves To Avert Coal Strike Talks Falter
Washington reports government efforts to prevent a looming coal strike next month. Conciliator Cyrus S. Ching urged John L. Lewis and mine operators to conference at 8:30 a.m. EST to revive talks. Lewis refuses to discuss a new contract without promises on spending and pension plans tied to the welfare fund. Ezra Van Horn seeks court injunctions to block trustees Bridges and Lewis from enacting a pension compromise and enabling fund obligations without his signature.
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Barold W. Ward
Washington
Cyrus S. Ching
John L. Lewis
To & Conference
Lewis
Ezra
van Horn
van Morn
Two Men Convicted Of Bank Robbery In Foss, Okla
In Foss, Oklahoma, Hubert Brinkley and Clyde Sandotland, both 35 and from Elie City, were convicted today of the First State Bank robbery. The single juror verdict followed hours of deliberation aided by testimony from a prisoner who asked not to be named. The bank loss was $1,553.35.
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Oslahoma City
Clycde Sandotl
Harold
Hubert Brinkley
Elie City
First State Bank
Foss
Faulkner
Brinkley
Senate Approves Postmasterships Nominations List
The Senate approved nominations for postmaster positions across multiple towns. Nominated names include Cecil D. Gray Canton James M. Chalfant Cheyenne Clarence HL Chambers Chickasha Walden E Anadel Cyril Foel F Holiday Dorada Willie Bird Fort Cobb Joseph R Boyd Granite George T Wilkinson Hitcheac William Powers McCurtain Gertrude K Locke Panna Ina L Snyder Piedmont Hughell P Kens Spencer Joan R Redwine Spire Trent A pietoersen Trackerslite Lewis Weeden Washington Rex L Wall Willow.
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Washington
Senate
Oblanemar
Cecil D. Gray
Canton
James
Chalfant
Cheyvesme
Clarence
HL Chambers
Chickasha
Waldine E. Anadel
Cyril
Foel F. Haliday
Wily
Bird
Fort Cobb
Joseph
R. Boyd
Granite
George T. Wilkinson
Hitcheac
William £. Powers
McCurtain
Gertrude K. Locke
Panna
Ina L. Snyder
Piedmont
Hughell PF
Kens. Spencer
Joan R
Redwine
Spire
Trent -A. Pietoersen
Lewis
Weeden
Rex L. Wall
Willow
Oklahoma Weather Update Partly Cloudy With Scattered Showers
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with scattered thunder showers central and east. Cooler tonight, cool Friday morning. Temperatures mainly 60s to 70s, north to west near 90. East highs near 74, west 60s to 90s as fronts move through.
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Oklahoma
Truman to Carry Criticism of Congress Further
President Truman pressed a broad critique of Congress during a cross country tour stop in Missouri. He praised the Kansas City delegation and prepared to visit Indiana and Ohio as he urged housing, price controls, and federal aid to education, while reiterating that foreign policy must remain bipartisan and focused on peace. He spent time with family, attended to his mother’s death anniversary, and noted his stay at Independence with Margaret Truman.
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Ernest
Vaccaro
Truman
Corres
Battest
Missouri
Cokon Bay
Menyuets
Kansas City
Department of the Hawaii American Legion
Mr. Truman
Guy Land
Clarksdale
Misa
Anc
Washington
Mis
Mads
Indiana
Ohio
Margaret
Independence
Fruman
Margaret Ace
Variaux
Jim
Gryndview
Thoras Siane
Martha Truman
Congress
Newtom
Martins
United States
Swimming Pools Opened Wednesday at Gleaswood Pool
Luther Condren reports the Gleaswood pool opened Wednesday with the large pool active and minor work pending on the other. Remodelling will add water circulators and chlorinators. Vie peak hours are 2 p m to 10 p m, with Mrs Dale West and Mrs Barr Crawford managing the facilities as diving boards await installation.
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Luther Condren
Gleswood Swimming Pool
Otmar
Condren
Dale West
Barr ‘Baret. Crawford
Ponte
Race Issue Breaks In GOP Platform Committee Meeting
Francis M. LeMay reports from Philadelphia that Texas delegate Orville Bullington challenged subcommittee assignments on civil rights, with Lodge presiding as chair. Bullington opposed FEPC and lynching laws while urging a leaner platform of about 1560 words for readability.
One Indian Office May Close in State
Washington June 1 The interior department plans to close the Oklahoma City Indian agency after a house single compromise agreement to refuse funds. Dismissal notices have been sent to about twenty employees and some staff may transfer to other Indian agencies as senators and representatives confer on related bills.
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Washington
Interior Department
Oklaherra
Taian
Nadinas
Stassen Sees Third on First Ballot at GOP Convention
Harold E Stassen conceded he will be third on the first presidential nominating ballot at the Republican convention in Philadelphia. He said he aims to rise to first place as voting proceeds and named Senator Robert A Taft and Dewey as possible leaders, while praising Senator Vandenberg as an outstanding Republican statesman. Stassen dismissed talks of deals in smoky rooms and asserted he is a candidate for the nomination. He noted Maine support and indicated he could unite the party if nominated, with Vandenberg considered a potential dark horse if needed.
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Jack Beer
Philadelphia
Harold E Stassen
GOP
Minnesater Abr
Sheveeky Alter Es
Maine
Boltot
Pam
Republican Party
Stasser
Stassen
Thomas B. Dewey
New Yorke
Robert A. Tat
Ohi Will
Ecandel
Arthur Vandenberg Origan
Vanderberg
Sen. Vend F
Antich Patt
Riv
Dever
New Yorker
Taft
Mamors
Sele
Roth
Stagten
Jth
Sassen
Chiara Tribune
Cal. Robert
R. McCormick Satuccay
Vandenberg
Thomas E. Dewey
Vandenberg Poaey
Congress Approves Navy Construction Programs
Washington reports Congress has approved a 209 million dollar Navy building program. President Truman signed the authorization while the House is approving funds for the effort but may delay parts until full funding is secured. The Navy plan includes projects at Annapolis and other sites with remaining authority contingent on future appropriations.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Independence
Konawa Park Opening Set Amid Peanut Day Festivities
Konawa Oklahoma will host the formal opening of its municipal park next Tuesday as part of the annual peanut day celebration. Roundup clubs from nearby towns and the Konawa national Award unit will participate in parade events, followed by barnyard activities including baseball games and calf roping.
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Konawa
Okta
eTie
Konawa Municipal Park
Konawa National Award
Panraete
Afternarm Ovens
GOP Leaders Move Toward Housing Bill Amid Party Split
Washington report outlines GOP maneuvering on a housing bill linked to the T-E-W measure. It notes 15 Republicans crossing party lines with Democrats to advance a plan that trades no housing legislation for a hurried alternative. Proponents stress veterans and new housing provisions while critics call the bill socialistic and a banking committee target.
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Washington
Ui PY
Bevedeus
Aiciaseist
Nme Republ
Hull of Wesponson
Tast Wight
Senate
Taft
Pilpader
DeLay
Wagner
D- Oy
Wolvod
R-Mich
Mules Committee
Io Benewal
Wolcoti
Wolcot
Plane crash near St Marys kills at least three in Topeka report
State police said a twin engine plane crashed 2 miles northeast of St Marys Kansas in mud where wreckage burned. Initial reports suggested three or more bodies, with possible victims from Town. Thunderstorm and possible lightning were noted. official IDs withheld pending verification.
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Topeka
Kas
Juine
State Highway Patrol
St Marys
Wore Ma
Job Leutert
Snakeway Paireo
Topeka Army Air Base
St. Marys
Maurice Cosensan
Bannor
Ares
Leutert
State Accident Takes One Life in Okla on Highway
A truck driven by Henry Burt, 41, of Colorado Springs, rolled on a wet Cimarron county road six miles west of FEST Oklahoma. Burt died from internal injuries as state patrolmen stated. The fatality raised the casualty toll to twenty one for the year, with the total tax receipts mentioned as eighteen percent.
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Okla
Henry Burt
Colordo Springs
Cote
Iesmiain
Here
Bart
Inguy Buer
Marshall 80 Minute Review of World Picture
Secretary of State Marshall gave the foreign affairs committee a private 80 minute briefing on world events. He discussed four zones and urged swift authorization of $85, 960,000 for a new United Nations headquarters, noting the need before Congress adjourns.
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Marshall
Washington
Jssne
Fguse Foreign Adairs Committee
Worl
Russia
Teman Raton
RMS
Hain
Auvrly
Mirshail
Im Shah
Neni Alop
Newarsan
Marshahh
Berlin
Marshall Avert
Halon
Masha
Connecion
Bates
Ivan
United Nations
New York
Congress
Saturda
Japanese Officials Visit Washington After Pearl Harbor
Japanese officials visit Washington marking the first such high level contacts since Pearl Harbor. Kensuke Hoyinoughi, former ambassador, met with US officials including Ferinauchi Wind and Ton Allison, with Nomura and Kun on hand. He arrived last month under permission, part of ongoing diplomacy after the attack.
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Washington
Kensuke Hoyinoughi
Wisit Hadas
Ton Allison
US Division of Northeast Asia
Ferinauchi
THO
Kichisabura Nomuyra
Nomura
Saburo Kuniusu
Lorimer
History made as Truman vetoes overturned in congress
Congress overrode President Truman's vetoes to pass three major bills, including railroad rate‑making rules and transfers of federal services. The Senate 69 to 25 and the House 297 to 102 approved measures, a record showing strong GOP support as Democrats aided the override.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
House
Mth
Farlier
United States
Iabor Department
Federal
Interstate Commerce Commission
TCS
Tentham
Senate
Prt
United States Funforment Service
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
UN Mediator in Tel Aviv Seeks Peace Plan Details
UN mediator Folke Bernadotte met Arab leaders in Tel Aviv as a 28 day armistice nears its end. He released a letter from Nozard Bey Mahmoud Fahmy Nokvashy pledging to restore the military situation to the truce state. Four Azade experts are to join Bernadotte next Monday, but Arab states say they will not attend a round table.
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Max Boyer Caro
Folke Bermidicete
Tel Aviv
Wally “ Reek
Pero Plany
Phiestin
Berradelle
United Nations
Mahmoud
Fahmy
Nokvashy Pasha
Bermaddette
Israel
Aaades
Azade
Abdel Raman
Azzam Pasha
League
Bernadotte
Rhodes
Hom
Bernadette
Lis
Tomnarrow
House Continues Stalling On Draft Measure
Washington reports the House refused a blanket exemption for WWII veterans. Van Zandt proposed narrowing the license to those with year-long service or 90 days if they joined the National Guard or reserves. The vote split 135 to 4 as amendments were debated and the draft measure faced more hurdles before passage.
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Washington
van Zandt
Armed Services
Oklahoma Weather Highlights From Across the State
The report notes Altus topped at 100 degrees while Vinita saw over an inch of rain yesterday. A high near 89 degrees was recorded in several areas with rainfall reported in eastern Oklahoma and traces in the western half. Cities such as Chickasha Boise City Elk City and Guthrie reported varying amounts. The weather summary reflects conditions across posie corners of the state with notable heat and scattered showers.
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Altus
Vinita
Oklahoma
Chickasha
Boise City
Elk City
Guthrie
Pessimist Voices on Ego and Marriage Preferences
Fragmentary speech discusses ego and brains as a comparison, mentioning children, marriage, and a husband. The text hints at social attitudes and personal outlook but lacks clear events or names. It presents a humorous, provincial tone with unclear meaning and several misprints.
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