Battle over 18 year olds draft extension in conference
Congressional negotiators race to resolve the 18 year old draft issue after Oct 1 as committees split along party lines. Andrews signals proxy vote from a ship in the Pacific to back a compromise allowing 18-year-olds to be drafted after Oct 1 if needed, with overseas service delayed until 19. Pay raises also discussed amid a nine month extension.
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Senate backs Clark for permanent major general rank
The Senate Military Committee approved Gen. Mark Wayne Clark for a permanent major general promotion over objections from Texas veterans who argued his Rapido River attacks cost many 36th Division lives. Chairman Thomas called the action unanimous and said Clark’s Army record was excellent, though questions of leadership could not be fully decided.
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Vets Families Voted Security in Social Security Plan
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to blanket families of all World War II veterans under Social Security old age and survivors insurance for three years at no cost to veterans. A bill overhaul of the Social Security law is planned, with a 50 percent tax increase to 1.5 percent on payrolls, and maritime workers to receive unemployment benefits under state rules.
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Rommel tore up Hitler orders to slay commandos
Gen. Kurt Westphal testified that Rommel angrily shredded Hitler's 1942 orders to execute British commandos without regard for warfare rules, amid claims from the ruins of Sidi Barrani in North Africa.
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Refugees swell U S camps as Jews flood Reich zone
U S military officials in Frankfurt report nearly 25 000 displaced persons in American free care camps over three months with thousands more expected. They cite Jewish and Eastern European arrivals, 355 045 people in May, and causes including Palestine admission debates and economic hardship driving camps growth.
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President Truman and Stalin urged to meet for tough talks
Four members of the House Forcing Affairs Committee urged President Truman and Generalissimo Stalin to meet soon in a frank across the table discussion of issues dividing Russia and the United States. They warned against appeasement and noted Russia’s modern weapon gaps while highlighting UN veto debates and Spain- Franco relations during the session.
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Operators Snub Loggers Offer in BC Strike News
Lumber operators rejected new CIO International Woodworkers of America proposals, stalling a quick BC strike settlement after 33 days. Spokesman R V Stuart accused the union of stalling and ignoring government mediator Gordon Sloan's recommendations, as The Daily News reports ongoing production crippling newsprint and lumber.
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Russia buys radar reports while concealing state secrets
Senate testimony linked Russia to purchases of scientific radar reports totaling small sums as part of a larger $447.3 million State Commerce Justice bill. John C. Green of the declassification office testified that eight orders ranged from 1100 to 1387 dollars for reports priced around two dollars, amid questions from Senator Wherry about disclosure and secrecy. Louis-Conneht Blow by blow, Louis-C Fight, KFDA. 8 P.M. tonight, 1230 ke.
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Awarded $115000 Damages For Spending 40 Months in Jail
Bertram M. Campbell, released after 40 months in Sing Sing for forgeries, was awarded $115,000 by New York State for humiliation and loss of liberty and earnings after a confession by another man.
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Light Rain Fails to Crimp Plains Wheat Harvest
Plains farmers watched light showers yesterday amid fears of harvest delay. While yields run higher than expected, a further week of warm sun is desired. Amarillo saw the heaviest shower with 1/2 inch reported. Claude and several towns had varying rain amounts. Shortages of combines and harvest hands persist in several counties as crews move north from Crosby, Floyd, and Briscoe.
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Combines scarce for Amarillo area wheat harvest
County agent Art Bralley reports 15 combines placed in two days and requests six more as showers may slightly lower wheat quality. Operations near Amarillo to pause temporarily without further moisture. Buck Long says over 300 harvest hands have been placed since full operations began last week.
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Crash at Groom Injures Three
Three men were injured in a Highway 66 collision four miles west of Groom yesterday afternoon. Edward Leon Clay of Lela Texas drove a 1938 Chevrolet into the rear of a 1937 Ford truck driven by P C Castleberry of Alanreed who had stopped to help a stranded motorist. Castleberry, Clay, and Edwin J Beasley of Shamrock were hurt. Beasley treated for a gash and released.
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Curfew Enforced in Tel Aviv as Kidnapping Shocks Palestine
British troops scour Tel Aviv hunting members of an armed gang that kidnapped five British officers amid a two day wave of violence across Palestine. A 5 am curfew is ordered for the Jewish seacoast city and unauthorized persons face restrictions during the measure.
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Uncle Mike's Ringside Return Stirs New York Amid Hoping Fight
Globe News columnist notes Uncle Mike Jacobs promotes a rematch between Louis and Conn with a $5 admission for the second bout. Attendance lags as 13 000 ringside seats sold of 16 000, with 75 percent bought by out of town fans, signaling limited local interest. Continuous coverage hints at future page4 continuation.
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OPA End Would Kill Vet Housing
National housing head Wilson W. Wyatt warned that a breakdown in price controls would derail the veterans emergency housing program. He said keeping controls is essential to building 2,700,000 new homes by 1948 and preventing veterans from living in crowded or unstable quarters.
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Permit Increase In Tire Ceilings
Washington June 18 OPA authorized an immediate 3.3 percent rise in retail ceiling prices for passenger car tires. The increase applies to top manufacturers and wholesalers and covers motorcycle tires as well. The popular size 6.00-16 4 ply passenger tire ceiling moves to 15.70 dollars nationwide, up 50 cents.
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Supreme Court shakeup proposed to curb Roosevelt picks
Senators Eastland and Bridges proposed a constitutional amendment to cap presidential appointments of Supreme Court justices at three. The plan would force the retirement of Justices Douglas Murphy Jackson and Rutledge, retroactive to past Roosevelt selections, with House voting blocks on temporary vacancies.
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Court's integrity questioned as division spoils unity
Senator Pepper interrupts Eastland to denounce dissension within the tribunal. The speaker laments the loss of credibility and calls the court a citadel of freedom undermined by factional strife and distrust. The debate marks a critical moment in American governance.
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Proposed Supreme Court Shakeup Faces Opposition
Senator Eastland and Senator Bridges press a plan to limit Court size and restore temporary justices after a new president, arguing to curb packing while defending past appointments by Roosevelt and Truman. They warn the court could drift via its decisions and threaten Congress’s power, amid debate over constitutional amendment. Surfaced, dimension and sheathing lumber. Olver & Wiggins Lumber Co., 1200 W. Gth.
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