Senate Hints of Restoring European Aid Funds
Senator Vandenberg leads fight to restore foreign aid funds after House cuts. Senate Appropriations Committee weighs a $5.98 billion package aiding non Communist nations, with Republicans poised to join Democrats to restore some of the reduced aid. House actions spread the program over 15 months, drawing criticism from Ayes and others on Capitol Hill.
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Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
House
Ywowet Ooo Vandenberg
Senate Appropriations Committee
Gurney
R-Sd
Ball
R-Minn
O'Mahoney
D - Wye
Congress
J. Howard McGrath
Democratic National Committee
Taft
Ohio
North Carolina
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Capitol Hill
Dworshak
Idaho
Appropriations
Revercomb
R-Wva
Taber
R-Ny
House Appropriations Committee
Coal Talks Fight Seen On Pensions
Washington AP The miners and soft coal operators prepare to renew contract talks Monday over pensions. UMWS claim cites Towers Perrin survey comparing March 12 to November 6 data to show welfare funds can pay 98 percent more. Ezra Van Horn confirms the March 12 memo but won’t comment. A court injunction permits talks. no retirees have pensions yet.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Philadelphia
Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby
Lewis
Murray W. Latimer
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
Latimer
Ezra van Horn
Welfare Fund
T. Alan Goldsborough
Southern Coal Producers Association
Styles Bridges
R-Nh
Board of Trustees
van Horn
Midwest Showers Ease Drought Hope Lingers
Scattered showers reduced a 19 day dry spell in the corn belt though grain dealers expect more rain. The corn crowd notes minimal topsoil moisture needed now while subsoil remains good from spring rains. Forecasters see no soaking rains soon with new showers possible midweek. Cincinnati reports 45 year old Frank Faske of New Richmond died from injuries after being crushed under a truck wheel at Coney Island Amusement Park.
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Chicago
C. M. Galvin
James E. Bennett and Co
Chicago Grain Commission
Corn
Midwest
Cincinnati
Frank Faske
New Richmond
Ohio
Coney Island Amusement Park
Roosevelt to Lead California Department Store Chain
Beverly Hills California John A Roosevelt son of the late president will head a chain of department stores in California with expansion plans across the state.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
John A. Roosevelt
California
Larsen to Address OU Commencement With Time Inc Leader
Ohio University celebrates its largest June class with 491 graduates 463 bachelors 19 masters and nine diplomas. Roy E. Larsen Time Inc president will deliver the commencement address with John C. Baker presiding and several commissions awarded to graduates.
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Time, Inc
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
John C. Baker
Train car crash in Pickaway County kills three youths
A Baltimore and Ohio freight train hit an automobile on a gravel road south of Harrisburg, killing Mary Catherine Tipton 16, Dixie Hinton 16, and Jackie Writzel 1. Passengers John 12 and Charles 4 Hinton and Paul Jackson 17 were injured. Charles Hinton and Paul Jackson were in good condition. The car’s occupants were Derby residents. the engineer said the train, about 50 mph, struck the auto and dragged it 71 feet. Confusion at the scene initially reported seven deaths.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Pickaway County
Harrisburg
Here
Derby
Mary Catherine Tipton
Dixie
Jackson
Joseph Deck
Newark
Five Killed In Flying Wing Desert Crash
MAROC AIR BASE Calif The crew of five died when a Northrop YB 49 Flying Wing crashed during a routine test shortly after takeoff The crash occurred in the desert near the testing field An eye witness said the aircraft appeared to explode in the air and cut a wide swath through sagebrush Investigators began examining the smoldering wreckage Names of the victims withheld pending notification It was unclear whether a military or civilian pilot was aboard the giant jet bomber
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Maroc
Calif
Northrop
Satuday
Army
Desert Field
Labor Row Ends at Wilson and Company
United Packinghouse Workers halt statewide strike after talks with Wilson and Company in Chicago. News brief focuses on labor resolution and impact on production in the Chicago area.
Phone Strike Averted As 21 Month Pact Reached
A CIO union and AT T reached a 21 month contract ending the threat of a nationwide strike by 25 000 long distance operators. The agreement does not grant a basic wage increase but allows wage talks once during the term. Either side can cancel the contract after June 2 1949 with 60 days notice if no settlement is reached.
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New York
CIO
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
CIO American Union of Telephone Workers
London Confab Report Planned for Publication
The United States Britain France and The Low Countries plan to publish a formal report Monday on the London agreement for postwar German development. The conference yielded western power accords for a federalized Western German government and joint Ruhr production control and distribution.
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United States
Britain
France
Low Countries
London
Germany
Ruhr
Winner take all drive begins as chase for delegates starts
President Truman urged action now on his long range farm program during a speech in Omaha. He noted broad support but said Congress must act before adjournment on price supports soil conservation and related measures. The piece also traces campaign moves as Taft Dewey Stassen and Wallace campaign, with Donnelly to nominate Truman in Philadelphia.
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Truman
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Pacific Northwest
California
Nebraska
Henry Wallace
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White House
Taft
Ohio
North Carolina
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Pawling
N.Y
Harold
Dikes Hold as Columbia Rolls Toward New Crest
Portland and Vancouver forecast a crest of about 29.7 to 30 feet as the Columbia River nears a new high. Dikes held after Vanport’s destruction with 26 known dead. losses include Vanport damage and riverborne destruction across Oregon and British Columbia.
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New Crest
Portland
Ore
Vanport
Pacific Northwest
Elmer Fisher
Vancouver
British Columbia
Trail
Fraser
Oregon
Columbia County
House Action On Building Is Promised
Washington report says an effort to discharge the Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing bill from the House Banking Committee fell short with 161 signatures. Speaker Martin and Rep Wolcott promise House action on housing legislation before June 19. The bill aims to promote 15,000,000 new homes in ten years and Senate approval exists, with likely amendments and government mortgage insurance for new homes.
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Washington
House
Banking Committee
Martin
R-Mass
Rep. Wolcott
Rmich
Congress
Senate
Soviet Official Rumor Ties Prague Return and Benes Move
A rumor circulated Saturday that Soviet Vice Foreign Minister M. A. Zorin was back in Prague. He last visited February during the Communist takeover in Czechoslovakia. A second rumor claimed President Benes would resign next week as he balks at signing the Communist drafted constitution. signing deadline closes in three days.
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Prague
M. A. Zorin
Czechoslovakia
Benes
Herbert Seen Ohio GOP Head Delegate Choice
Political sources said Gov. Thomas J. Herbert would be elected chair man of Ohio's Republican National Convention Delegation in Columbus Observers suggested Sen. John W. Bricker could not serve on the platform committee and conduct delegation meetings The report notes Bricker was believed to be the chairman pick.
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Columbus
Thomas J. Herbert
John W. Bricker
Wedding Date Not Set For Mihai and Princess
Athens palace spokesman said former King Mihai of Romania and Princess Anne of Bourbon Parma expect in Athens Monday but no wedding date has been set. The spokesman denied a report of a Thursday wedding. The couple are currently in Switzerland.
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Greece
Mihai
Romania
Anne of Bourbon Parma
Anne
Switzerland
Millikin Says One Year Extension Likely For Trade Act
Senator Millikin says it is good speculation the group will approve a one year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act. He believes it can be supported by both sides as the administration pushes for a three year continuation. The House already voted for one year while the tariff commission would gain major influence over duty cuts. Congress could veto administration reductions if they exceed tariff commission recommendations. The president would retain final word after agency committee recommendations.
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Washington
Millikin
R-Cole
Senate Finance Committee
House
Tariff Commission
Wave Strikes Erie Shore Pooling Debris and Damage
A six foot wave swept Lake Erie from Lorain to Cleveland Saturday causing debris along the shore. The Coast Guard reported five boats damaged and minor dock damage with scattered party losses. Weather cited as a common summer event due to pressure changes temperature drop and wind shift.
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Lake Erie
Lorain
Coast Guard
Court Martial Ordered In Plane Crash Death
Rear Admiral Richard F. Whitehead ordered a court martial of Lt. Cmdr. J. R. Delezene of St. Louis on charges from the February 5 crash at Port Columbus. Delezene’s aircraft struck a house, burning after takeoff. resident Wilma Burris, 23, died, two others injured.
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Richard F. Whitehead
J. R. Delezene
St. Louis
Delezene
Naval Air Station
Port Columbus
Wilma Burris
The Chairman Frothed In the Nick of Time
In Richmond Virginia a city council meeting nearly derailed when someone filled the water pitcher with soap. The chairman took a sip and foamed, averting a potential controversy and saving the session.
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Richmond
Immigration Seen Obstacle To Trace Date
Israels spokesman warned that limiting Jewish immigration would seriously hamper the Palestine cease fire. UN mediator Bernadotte told the Security Council the immigration issue blocks a truce date and asked for guidance on interpreting the May 29 cease fire resolution. El Khouri, Syria’s council president for June, said he was authorized to interpret the resolution and discussed delays with UN officials. He learned no official word had arrived by Friday night on a decision made Thursday afternoon.
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Folke Bernadotte
Security Council
Bernadotte
Council
Faris el Khouri
Syria
el Khouri
Here
Cairo
Ford Boosts Auto Prices Amid Rising Costs
Henry Ford II announced a price increase of about nine percent for 1949 Fords, adding 85 to 125 dollars to the sticker. He cited higher materials and tooling costs totaling 90 million dollars, with new models due for public display June 18. General Motors and Chrysler actions are noted as industry context. Linden N J report adds: UAW Local 595 chief says GM wage deal was rejected.
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Detroit
Henry Ford II
General Motors Corp
United Auto
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
Ford
Linden
N. J
Fred Ascough
United Auto Workers (Cio
National General Motors
Gambling Raid Seizes Cash Guns at Rocway Towers
Maryland troopers led by the superintendent raided Rocway Towers roadhouse in Laurel arresting 49 people. They seized weapons and ammunition and about $45 000 in cash while two proprietors were held on 3000 bail for operating a gambling establishment. Eighteen held on 1000 bail for managing tables and eleven posted 100 each. eighteen were released.
Show boat Majestic returns with Kent State performers
In Point Pleasant West Virginia a restored show boat named Majestic prepares for a summer river cruise. Twenty two Kent State University students, led by Prof. Harry Wright, will perform Ten Nights In A Barroom while living aboard and helping with chores. Captain T J Reynolds will navigate upriver with the Attaboy tug joining the voyage.
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W. Va
Majestic
Kent State University
Harry Wright
Yesteryear
T. J. Reynolds
Wright
America
Attaboy
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