Trade Act Extension Approved by Senate Finance Panel
The Senate Finance Committee voted 8 to 5 to extend the Foreign Trade Agreements Act one year with a milder revision than the House. A Millikin Van denberg amendment requires the president to explain to Congress within 36 days after pursuing a tariff agreement despite Tariff Commission recommendations.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Vandenberg
Mich
Millikin
Cole
Congress
Tariff Commission
Taft
Ohio
Commission
Ohioan
Housing Bill Spat Spurs GOP Convention Tensions
Washington report says a GOP family spat surfaced on the eve of the national convention as Rep. Wolcott of Michigan prepared a substitute for the Taft backed housing bill. The House Banking Committee would close public hearings and move to action later this week, with floor debate set for early next week.
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Rep
Wolcott
R-Mich
Senate
Taft
House Banking Committee
Two Gestapo Spies Executed in France
Paris reports the execution of Gestapo spy Genevieve Danelle, the first woman to face a firing squad in liberated France, alongside accomplice Roger Calame.
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France
Paris
Genevieve Danelle
Roger Calame
VA Atomic Cash Cuts Proposed By House Committee
The House Appropriations Committee proposed nearly nine percent cuts for the Atomic Energy Commission and seven percent for the Veterans Administration in a $5.8 billion bill funding six agencies starting July 1. It urged halting GI Bill hobby training, recommended WAA abolition by August 31, and called for Budget Bureau oversight of remaining assets.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Veterans Administration
House Appropriations Committee
Truman
War Assets Administration
WAA
Budget Bureau
Maritime Commission
Office of Housing
Office of Defense Transportation
West Virginian Admits Passing Bogus Bills
Cincinnati police say a Huntington man named Charles Keetley, 36, admitted passing counterfeit $400 in four hours. He allegedly passed 20 bills near the Greyhound bus station and another 20 along Central Ave. He was taken into custody.
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Cincinnati
Huntington
W. Va
George T. Pearcy
Charles Keetley
Greyhound
Central Ave
Ginny Simms Seeks Divorce From Hyatt R. Dehn
Film singer Ginny Simms files for divorce from architect Hyatt R. Dehn after three years of marriage alleging cruelty in Santa Monica California. The suit marks a formal dissolution action with the couple to divide marital rights and assets.
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Ginny Simms
Santa Monica
Calif
Hyatt R. Dehn
Five Die In Freak Accident At Union Station
Five passengers of a Pennsylvania Railroad sleeping car were injured two seriously when two cars uncoupled and smashed into the engine of the Metropolitan Limited at Union Station. E D Johnson and Charles W Donker were among the seriously hurt. other injured were Hart W Reaves John Avery and Harry G Fitzgerald Jr. Firemen freed Johnson with acetylene torches after an hour. Fitzgerald suffered a possible broken leg. The pullman doors were blown open trapping 17 passengers. The second train was unharmed.
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Union Station
Spirit of St. Louis
Metropolitan Limited
Spirit of
Harry G. Fitzgerald, Jr
Black Lick
Ohio
Johnson
Fitzgerald
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
T. J. Dempsey
Metropolitan
Liquor Dept Officials To Testify In Bribe Inquiry
Four State Liquor Department officials led by Director Dale Dunifon will be summoned before the Franklin County Grand Jury in Columbus to discuss alleged permit shakedowns. Prosecutor Ralph J. Bartlett issued subpoenas to Dunifon Enforcement Chief Donald T. Geyer Howard E. Klinker Canton district enforcement head and George Tinklin Portsmouth district inspector in chief and former Dayton district enforcement chief. The inquiry follows allegations by Springfield nightclub operator Howard McCall who said he paid A. E. Oppenheimer 300 to expedite a permit. Oppenheimer denies the claim and Dunifon questions signed affidavits.
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State Liquor Department
Dale Duniton
Franklin County
Grand Jury
Ralph J. Bartlett
Dunifon
Donald T. Geyer
Howard E. Klinker
Canton
George Tinklin
Portsmouth
Dayton
A. E. Oppenheimer
County Grand Jury
Springfield
Howard McCall
Oppenheimer
McCall
Individual Supremacy Threatened Says Bevis
Huntington West Virginia Dr Howard L Bevis president of Ohio State University told the Marshall College graduating class yesterday that America faces the greatest crisis the crisis of individual supremacy He warned that the belief in individual supremacy is challenged and a society based on it is threatened by a system born of despair that would subordinate democratic values to the state
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W.va
Howard L. Bevis
Marshall College
America
Ohio State University
Captive blimp escapes near Dayton during opening drive in
Civil Aeronautics Authority officials alerted Ohio aircraft to watch for a 30 foot captive blimp that broke free from its mooring in Dayton late last night. The balloon advertised the opening of a new drive in restaurant east of town.
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Dayton
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Ohio Aircraft
Sailors wounded in brawl aboard Angus Mc Donald near dock
Two sailors were wounded during a seamen s brawl aboard the liberty ship Angus Mc Donald as it tied to a dock in Honolulu. One injury was serious and a shooting occurred during the incident.
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Honolulu
Angus McDonald
Denison Grants 255 Degrees at 150th Commencement
Denison University awarded 255 degrees during its 150th annual commencement yesterday. The event honored graduates from the university's programs and recognized the milestone in the institution's long history.
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Denison
Granville
Denison University
Wallace Party Appeals Ban From Ohio Ballot
The Wallace for President group appeals a ruling banning Henry A. Wallace from the Ohio ballot for next November. Nathan R. Zahm filed the notice in the Ohio Supreme Court on behalf of the Cleveland committee. Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel is named as defendant for refusing a ballot spot under the 1941 law against groups deemed un American.
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Columbus
Henry A. Wallace
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Nathan R. Zahm
Cleveland
Edward J. Hummel
Hummel
Wallace
Columbus BUC Official Resigns Under Fire
The State Civil Service Commission said James F. Craine of Columbus resigned as manager of the Columbus Office of Employment Service under the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. Frank J. Collopy reported charges of insubordination inefficiency malfeasance and nonfeasance against Craine.
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State Civil Service Commission
James F. Craine
Office of Employment Service
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Frank J. Collopy
Craine
Gas Kills Newlyweds In Seaside Cabin
Seaside Heights New Jersey police ruled carbon monoxide poisoning the accidental cause of death for William H. Treyz and his bride found in each other’s arms hours after they began their honeymoon in a seashore cabin.
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Seaside Heights
N.J
William H. Treyz
Senate Finance Committee Approves Lynch for Treasury Counsel
The Senate Finance Committee approved the nomination of Thomas J. Lynch of Ohio to be general counsel of the Treasury.
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Treasury Council
Washington
The
Senate Finance Committee
Thomas J. Lynch
Ohio
Treasury
Veterans Administration bids sought for hospital acquisitions
The Veterans Administration will request bids during June July and August on projects for 15 hospitals.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Extended Forecast for Columbus Temperature Below Normal
Temperature will average 2 to 4 degrees below normal with normal highs around 73 and lows near 52. Night and day temperatures trend below normal, with coolest weather at period end. Showers Saturday and Sunday. total rainfall expected from 0.10 to 0.25 inch.
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Columbus
Standard Oil of Ohio Names New Vice Presidents
Hugh L. Patch and A. F. Wolfe were elected vice-presidents of Standard Oil Co. of Ohio on Monday.
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Cleveland
Hugh L. Patch
A. EF. Wolfe
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Coal Mine Talks Put Off On Union Disability Payouts
Soft coal operators balk at paying $14 million in miners disability and death benefits demanded by John L. Lewis. Talks at the Statler Hotel stall as operators accuse the 1946 welfare fund of running out and oppose funding all promises. Lewis says only discussions occurred and no motions were passed.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Statler Hotel
Charles O'Neill
UMW
Charles A. O'Neill
Palestine War Truce Faces 50-50 Chance Amid Tel Aviv Clash
Washington politics weigh a tentative 50-50 truce as Arab troops clash within eight miles of Tel Aviv. Heavy shelling hits Wilhelma while main actions run 23 miles south and 30 miles northeast. Russia seeks observers in Palestine, U S unsure how to counter while Bernadotte awaits Arab reply to the UN mediator’s plan.
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Tel Aviv
Wilhelma
Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
Palestine
United States
Iran
Manchuria
Denmark
Bornholm
U. N
Folke Bernadette
Bernadotte
Crest Threatens Cresting Rivers In Northwest Flood
Portland reports the Columbia and Fraser rivers at a third crest as sandbaggers defend dikes across the region. Heat-driven snowmelt swells rivers threatening eight thousand acres of Creston area farmland while authorities prepare for extended flood defense under uncertain crest levels.
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Vancouver
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Albany Youths Receive State Farmer Degree at Ohio FFA
Ralph Beatty Lawrence Bean and Leonard Don Haning three Albany members of the Future Farmers of America were among 150 Ohio youths awarded the State Farmer Degree Gold keys were presented at the 20th annual convention on the Ohio State University campus last Friday evening.
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Ralph Beatty
Lawrence Bean
Leonard Don Haning
Albany
Future Farmers of America
Haley Seeks Retrial After Second Murder Conviction
Attorneys for John Harvey Haley 17 seek another trial after a second degree murder conviction for complicity in a holdup killing. They allege irregularities in the last session. Haley’s first conviction was reversed by the U S Supreme Court.
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Canton— (P
John Harvey Haley
Haley
U. S. Supreme Court
Explosion at Hillcrest Country Club kills two
A gas line installation at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles triggered an explosion that killed at least two people and injured others, authorities said. The blast damaged nearby facilities and prompted an emergency response from fire and police units.
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Los Angeles
Hillcrest Country Club
Iran Premier Hakimi Government Falls in Confidence Vote
Tehran reports Premier Ibrahim Hakimi’s government collapsed after he secured only 38 of 105 votes in a confidence test. The motion to support the cabinet failed, signaling a potential shift in leadership.
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Tehran
Iran
Ibrahim Hakimi
Hakimi
Despondent Farmer John Nicholl Suicide on 300 Acre Farm
Acting coroner F W Kaylor ruled that John A Nicholl 36 a Bellefontaine farmer died by suicide from overwork after shooting himself on his 300 acre farm. Nicholl was identified by authorities as the deceased in the notification.
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Bellefontaine
John A. Nicholl
F. W. iKaylor
McCowen Seeks Final Push on Education Aid Bill
Rep. McCowen of Ohio plans one last effort to push his Federal Aid to Education Bill before Congress adjourns June 19. He aims to win a committee vote by meeting with Speaker Martin and Majority Leader Halleck, with support from Rohrbough Jennings and Rizley. The bill would authorize federal grants starting at 200 million dollars rising to 300 million by year three, but funds would require separate legislation.
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Rep
McCowen
Ohio
House
Mar
Martin and Halleck
Rohrbough
R-W. Va
Jennings
Rtenn
Rizley
R-Okla
Tornado Claims Child in Henryville Indiana
A tornado near Henryville Indiana killed 10 year old Gayle Mullins and injured four others including her parents Thomas and Gayle Mullins Emma Applegate and Mrs George Smallwood as homes collapsed and utilities failed. The storm damaged more than 20 houses and barns in the 1500 resident town.
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Ind
Henryville
Indiana
Gayle Mullins
Thomas Mullins
Emma Applegate
George Smallwood
Mullins
Smallwood
Spiritual Efficiency Called Way to Peace
Harry C. Browne elected president of the First Church of Christ Scientist urges spiritual efficiency to achieve peace. He calls for applying divine qualities to individual thought and action, likening their power to that shown in Jesus' time.
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Boston
First Church of Christ
Harry C. Browne
Czechs Elect New President Next Monday
Prague reports that Czechoslovakia to elect a new president next Monday after Edvard Beneš resignation. Klement Gottwald is seen as leading candidate with Antonin Zapotocky as possible successor if Gottwald remains premier. Education minister Zdenek Nejedly or minister Zdenek Fierlinger also mentioned as potential president. Beneš quit after 11 years rather than sign a communist constitution.
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Eduard Benes
Klement Gottwald
Benes
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Antonin Zapotocky
Gottwald
Zdenek Fierlinger
Darkhorse Availability Declared by Martin for GOP Nomination
Speaker Joseph W. Martin says he is a darkhorse candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. He told Massachusetts’ 35 convention delegates he is not seeking first ballot support in Philadelphia but would welcome party and national backing if it develops later.
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Boston
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
French Cabinet Approves Six-Power Western Germany Accord
Paris reports the French Cabinet approved the six power Western Germany accord and will submit it to the National Assembly Friday. Foreign Minister Georges Bidault led the push for formal acceptance of the pact among the United States Britain France Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
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Germany
National Assembly
Georges Bidault
United States
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Truman Receives Idaho Support Before Campaign Push
In Sun Valley Idaho President Truman meets with 85 Idaho Democrats at W Averell Harriman's cottage and earns a pledge of Idaho's 12 convention votes. He also rides the Dollar Mountain chair lift before a planned Idaho tour and a fighting campaign.
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Idaho
Truman
White House
Dan Cavanagh
Union Pacific
Dollar Mountain
W. Averell Harriman
ECA
Cavanagh
Mr. Truman
Butte
Mont
Senate Debates Draft Revival Amid Civil Rights Revisions
The Senate labors through a long session aiming to finalize a limited draft revival with amendments on race, enlistment limits, and conscientious objector rules. House plans mirror action after Senate passage as lawmakers weigh capes on draft timing and service terms.
Japs To Stand Trial For Palawan Massacre
Two Lieutenant Generals and 11 other Japanese will be tried for the December 1944 Palawan massacre in the Philippines. The atrocity involved American prisoners of war captured at Corregidor and Bataan and sent to Palawan to work on an air strip.
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Palawan
Philippines
Corregidor
Bataan
Royal College Doctor Chosen for Elizabeth
London up to date reports Princess Elizabeth is attended by Dr William Gilliatt a leading obstetrician who already helped birth three royal children. He wed last November to Prince Philip and is said to expect a child this autumn.
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Britain
Princess Elizabeth
Prince Philip
William Gilliatt
The
Royal College of Obstetricians and
Cincinnati Museum Plans Dutch Guiana Safari
The Cincinnati Museum of Natural History will send a safari to Dutch Guiana in South America this month to shoot a sound moving picture of native wildlife. Peter Koch, former Cincinnati Times-Star photographer, will lead the expedition.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Museum of Natural History
Dutch Guiana
South America
Peter Koch
Cincinnati Times- Star
Junction City Pastor Named Resident Chaplain at Boys School
The Rev. Charles L. Harrison, pastor of Junction City Methodist Church, will become resident chaplain of the Boys Industrial School on Wednesday. He succeeds Rev. James L. Keyser, who recently resigned.
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Lancaster
Charles L. Harrison
Junction City
Boys Industrial School
James L. Keyser
Kentucky Democrats Gather in Louisville for Conventions
Kentucky Democrats gathered for district and state conventions in Louisville to select delegates to the Democratic National Convention opening July 12 in Philadelphia.
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Louisville
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