Labor Post Still in Air as Truman Delays Labor Secretary Choice
President Truman remains undecided on a new Secretary of Labor with a July 12 Democratic National Convention approaching. White House aides deny a premade announcement while naming several possible candidates. AFL leader William Green has endorsed Keen Johnson a former undersecretary of labor and former Kentucky governor.
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Washington
Truman
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
White House
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Keen Johnson
Kentucky
Johnson
Democratic National Committee
Reynolds Metals Company
Marijuana raid bags 100 pounds in Corpus Christi
Customs agents arrest four in a narcotics operation from Mexico to New York. A New York entertainer Rio Marisno, identified as the suspect, allegedly escaped from a train by a waiting car. Bonds range from 1000 to 2500 dollars. Widespread local police help aided the raid.
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New York
J. A. Mount
Alvin F. Scharff
Houston
Rio Marisno
Scharff
Mexico
Wade Turner
Jose Rodriguez
Arturo Cantu
Itching First Application Promises Fast Relief
Advertises BLUE STAR OINTMENT claiming one application relieves eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples scabies toe itch. Promises money back if first treatment fails and urges repeat use as nature heals.
Reds Battle Greek Army Near Albanian Border in Renewed Offensive
Greek Army troops pushed along the northern frontier today in a dawn offensive against Communist rebels. Artillery and air support battered rebel positions as Markos Vafiades' guerrillas counter attacked and were repulsed at Boufa heights. Police arrested 10 men and a 23 year old woman connected to an international Communist group with ties to New York Marseille Genoa Cardiff and Buenos Aires.
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Athens
Greece
Second Corps
Kozane
Markos Vafiades
Boufa
San Antonio Records 35th Traffic Death of Year
San Antonio today logged its 35th traffic fatality, with 25 pedestrian deaths. William L. McCormack, 35, a pedestrian, was fatally injured when struck by a car yesterday in the city.
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San Antonio
William L. McCormack
Does Your Dog Scratch
An advertisement promotes Rex Hunters Dog Powders as a weekly treatment for intense itching in dogs. It cites a user claim that the 30c package quickly reduces scratching, increases energy, and restores glossy fur, with an economy size at 1.00. The product is sold at Lucky's Dog House 120 E Seventh Ave and other dealers.
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Rex Hunters
Lucky’s
Seventh Ave
Methodists Urge Speedy Draft and Vatican Recall
Delegates at the South Central Jurisdictional Conference urged repeal of the draft after the current emergency. They backed banning vice near training posts, provide wholesome recreation, and allow one day off per week. They also pressed church state separation and recall of the U.S. envoy to the Vatican. Bishop-elect Dana Dawson was assigned to the Kansas-Nebraska area, succeeding Bishop William G. Martin.
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EL Paso
U.P
South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the
Methodist Church Today
Committee On
Vatican
United States
Weekend event draws thousands as mock carrier parade ends
Over the weekend the spectacle drew about 6 000 to 7 000 spectators while a specially marked off runway area served as a deck for the carrier. About 50 aircraft were observed circling the deck as the mock enemy approach began.
Predict Harry on First Ballot at Democratic Convention
Sen. J. Howard McGrath of Rhode Island, DNC chair, predicted President Truman would win a first ballot nomination at the Democratic National Convention in New York. He dismissed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as a candidate and noted the vice presidential field remained open amid a Madison Wisconsin demonstration for Eisenhower.
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New York
J. Howard McGrath
Rhode Island
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
McGrath
Gen
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Madison
Wis
Inter-Post Meet at Legion Hall with Fish Fry
American Legion Hanson Post No. 54 hosts the 18th District inter post meeting Tuesday evening at Legion Hall starting 6:30. Charley Gibson of Amarillo, district commander, will preside over a short business session at 8 o'clock and lead a fish fry feature.
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American Legion
Hanson Post No. 54
Legion Hall
Charley Gibson
Amarillo
Record Crowd Views Naval Air Practice
GRAND PRAIRIE June 28 The airshow at the Naval air station drew a large crowd as an aircraft carrier in action provided a close view of carrier procedures and flight operations for spectators.
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Naval Air
Grand Prairie
U.P
Naval Air Station
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