Great Lakes Ship Sinks Off Isle Royale Tragedy Claims Eleven
Eleven crew members drowned and three missing when the ore-laden steamer Emperor struck a rock and sank in fog on Lake Superior near Isle Royale. Twenty-one survived, all crew of 35 aboard, with the wreck off Passage Island Light and the vessel sailing from Port Arthur to Ashtabula Ohio.
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Son Slain by Gun Shots as Father Surrenders
In Middletown Ohio a 52 year old father William Bush is charged with first degree murder after surrendering to deputies. He allegedly shot his 29 year old son Raymond Bush at the son's West Middletown home during a family quarrel. Raymond died from a facial gunshot.
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Notable results cited in auto price control efforts
The Automotive Manufacturers Association notes “notable results” in price control but says only increased production can resolve the supply demand imbalance. George Romney directs a report stating production boosts are needed to calm skyrocketing used car prices.
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Labor Curbs Win Seen 3 to 1 in House Vote
Supporters of a compromise union restraining bill claim a three to one victory margin as they push the measure for passage in the House The Senate is expected to vote tomorrow and President Truman faces a veto sign or abstain option amid mixed administration advice and political calculations.
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Senate Eyes School Bill Revisions
In Columbus the Senate reviews House changes to the Daniels Cramer school bill amid party friction. Daniels vows to oppose amendments cutting the state school subsidy to 83.5 million dollars while the Senate has approved about 89 million. A conference committee could resolve differences if House recedes, which is unlikely.
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Barrel Death Victim Identified Through Noose Details
Philadelphia coroner reports a 36 inch gauze band wrapped four times around the victim’s neck forming a fatal knot. Homicide squad says two strong men carried the corpse in a heavy metal drum to a ravine, found by a junk dealer Monday.
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Charge Against Crooner Dropped by Columnist
Beverly Hills columnist Lee Mortimer drops assault charge against Frank Sinatra and states the crooner agreed to pay $9,000. Sinatra is ordered to pay about $50 in court costs.
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Franco's Sister Injured in Auto Accident
In Jaen Spain Senora Pilar Franco de Jaraiz sister of Gener alissimo Franco was slightly injured yesterday in a car crash. The incident occurred in the city seizing little time for official comments.
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Flying White House Ready for Test Flights Near Santa Monica
A four engine presidential aircraft named The Independence, replacing the Sacred Cow, is nearly ready for test flights near Santa Monica. Capable of 315 mph cruising speed and 358 mph top, it cost 650000 to 700000 dollars. Delivery is set for about July 1.
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Hague Resigns Jersey City Mayor's Post
Jersey City mayor Frank Hague announced his retirement effective June 16, the 34th anniversary of his first election. He will be succeeded by nephew Frank Hague Eggers and will remain vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee upon leaving office at age 72.
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India Freedom Is Assured Says Mountbatten Plan Clarity
Viceroy Lord Mountbatten stated at a New Delhi news conference that the future states of Hindustan and Pakistan could belong to the British Commonwealth with dominion status or opt for full independence. He warned neither state would control the other on commonwealth membership.
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Cities Asked to Fight Liquor Sales to Minors
The Ohio State Liquor Department mailed over 900 letters to mayors asking local help in a campaign to stop alcohol sales to minors. Lt. Floyd Moon, acting enforcement chief, told district agents to monitor taverns and night clubs for violations of 3.2 beer sales to under 18 and higher content drinks to under 21 as summer vacation nears.
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Explosives Reported Sent to Leading Britons
Scotland Yard disclosed that several prominent English figures received Italian mailed envelopes containing a dangerous explosive. Officials refused to identify recipients or reveal their identities.
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Flood Wrecks Rutland Vt as Four Missing Children Surface
Rutland Vermont endures a roaring flood isolating the city with water, gas, and power outages. Four missing include three children, as 500 homeless seek help. bridges fail and Red Cross sets relief HQ amid emergency operations. Local guards patrol flooded streets while dams hold and rescue boats operate.
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Richard Lavicterre
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New York
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Grave Strikers Are Replaced At Lake View Cemetery
An official at Lake View Cemetery ordered 63 non union workers to enter the burial ground to resume interment of about 117 bodies held up since April 18 due to an AFL strike by grave diggers and other staff. C B Gleason said he hired the workers after strikers rejected his offer of four cent hourly raises and a 47 week guaranteed year.
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Armed Robbery Charge Lodged Against Escapee
Columbus reports two armed robbery counts against James Allen Westlake 19 Newark for the Mansfield reformatory escape. Westlake tied to the May 26 kidnapping of a guard instructor and to the hold up of Oliver Cairney 37 in which 1400 dollars was taken and the car of Frank Pichler 37 was stolen.
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Southern Coal Contract Talks Break Down
Washington AP report says negotiations between United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis and southern coal operators collapsed as wage proposals were made public. Operators offered 85 cents daily pay increase in exchange for ending portal to portal travel pay.
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Paul Dennis Named Ohio Star Farmer at FFA Conventi
Paul R Dennis a 17 year old from near Kansas in Sandusky County received the Ohio Star Farmer award at the 19th annual Future Farmers of America convention in Columbus He reports over 3000 from FFA projects during four high school years and works 230 acres with his father John Dennis
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Global Police Debate Opens in United Nations Security Council
In Lake Success delegates press a long delayed plan for a global police force with the United States set to back the military staff committee's basic report amid Soviet dissent on over a third of its principles. Britain France and China joined in general agreement as the debate about the proposed world police continues.
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Slag Crust Collapse Kills Bethlehem Worker in Johnstown
John Smatlak Jr. of Johnstown vanished into a four foot hole opened by a collapse in the top crust of a 100 foot slag pile at Bethlehem Steel. Officials say the incident was the most horrible accident in the company's history and the crust was solid enough to support a railroad.
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Baby struck by stray bullet in Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee a 15 month old baby was hit by a stray bullet last night while held in the arms of the child's grandfather who was rocking him.
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Business Outlook Sees Prices Falling and Wages Rising
Washington reports a Senate committee survey of 583 business leaders, noting a belief that prices will fall and wages rise this year. Taft cites tax relief and debt reduction as popular ideas, while Dunn and Bradstreet findings differ on government debt views and overall economic mood. The committee cautions the results are not a cross section of opinion and sees optimism for own firms but not for all industries.
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D-Wye
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Senate asks Anderson to discuss sugar bill
Washington AP reports Secretary of Agriculture Anderson was invited to explain to the Senate Banking Committee why he opposes a bill to end rationing at once. His aides say he supports continuing the current sugar control act beyond Oct 31 due to uncertain future supplies.
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Racial Friction Flares As Fugitive Is Hunted
In Columbia South Carolina police hunted a black suspect after a white housewife was stabbed. A large posse with 300 armed citizens joined 200 state county and municipal officers in a 12 hour search. A fiery cross was burned near a black residential area.
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Smithville School Levy Passes In Lopsided 240 to 10 Vote
Green Township voters in the Smithville School District approved a three mill operating levy by a wide margin of 240 to 10. Voters backed the measure to fund school operations and programs.
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Union Goes to FBI In Portless Ship Case
The ColID National Maritime Union filed a federal complaint in Toledo accusing officers of the S.S. Jupiter of larceny and conversion of personal effects belonging to 18 seamen. The ship roamed the Great Lakes, docked in Toledo to unload iron, then sailed north after dock workers refused to load coal.
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Colid National Maritime Union
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Tax cut claim countered in SAM SIMMONS statement
SAM SIMMONS argues that administration supporters misstate tax cuts. He says small taxpayers lose little while the poor save about 25 dollars annually for those earning around 100 dollars a month. He asserts higher brackets lower rates boost government revenue and cites postwar Republican cuts as precedent. He notes rich individuals save more in absolute terms.
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