UN Armistice Talks Lift Hopes in Palestine
United Nations pleas for a four week armistice in Palestine drew early acceptance from Jews and Arabs. Israel and Arab League spokesmen outlined conditions and open questions as the Security Council set a deadline. The Jewish reply listed five assumptions including food access to Jerusalem and arm import limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. N
Israel
Trygve Lie
Security Council
Arab League
Jerusalem
Faris el Khoury
Syria
Council
Charles Malik
Lebanon
Lie
Amman
Trans- Jordan
U.N. Appealeas
Sruethaa
Middle East
Egypt
Iraq
Trans-Jordan
Solons Won't Change THLaw Solons Won't Change
The article reports lawmakers proposing an amendment to wipe out union shop elections among employees. The proposal by Senator Ives of New York and Representative Landis of Indiana was seen as the only one with a chance of enactment, but the joint committee on labor management relations did not vote. The committee asked its counsel Thomas Shroyer to explore the issue with officials of the no- authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benator Ives
R. N.Y
Hep. Landis
R. Ind
Joint Committee On Labor-Management Relations
Thomas Shroyer
Draft Goes On Must List in Congress
Washington reports that Congress moves toward a peacetime draft with 18 to 25 year olds subject to two year service. Senate and House plans differ on 18 to 30 age range and on registration timing. House Armed Services favors delaying start 75 days after law's effective date pending presidential certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Taft
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
House
Jhouse Armed Services Committee
Truman
Andrews
R-Ny
Rep. Vinson
D-Ga
Rules Committee
Pineville Lad Drowns In River Tragedy at Rich Creek Hole
A 14 year old, Dye, drowned in the E Oesarae river near Pineville West Virginia after stepping into deep water while trying to retrieve a moored row boat. Two companions, unable to swim, panicked and nearly pulled him under as they sought help. A first aid squad attempted revival but failed. the body was recovered after a ten minute struggle and turned over to a Pineville funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinevile
W. Va
Dye
Young Dye
Marianana Coal Company
Pineville
Second Marine Division
Mediterranean
James T. Walton
USN
Springfiel Mo
Evangelist Democratic
Grove City
Carrie
Stronges
Ocean View
Corp
Robert c. Jones
USMC
Chicago
Pier 3
Naval Station
Thomas H. Rowe
Huntington Park
Calif
Rowe
Randall
Kearsarge
Flood Crest Threatens Columbia Valley Cities
Portland and surrounding areas brace as the Columbia River flood crest nears the sea. About 15,000 flee ahead of rising waters, with 55 unclaimed children reported in the Vanport disaster and widespread homelessness across the basin. federal aid and Red Cross relief mobilize as dams and dikes face strain and shipping closes for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Canada
Idaho
Montana
Weather Bureau
Columbia
Memorial Day Vanport
Columbia Basin
Vanport
Columbia Valley
British Columbia
Col
O. E Walsh
Truman
Red Cross
Vancouver
Wash
Salem
Jewish Airmen Blast At Arabs
Jewish airmen attacked Amman with explosive and incendiary bombs in the first assault on an Arab capital. Arab officials report six civilians killed. Syrians claimed raids on Nahariya, Dan, and Kafar Geladi. Conflict spreads as Israeli and Arab forces push along the coast and toward Jerusalem amid continued bombardment and troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amman
Trans-Jordan
Nahariya
Acre
Dan
Kafar Geladi
Tel Aviv
Yibna
Beit Tima
Yigna
Trans
Princeton Bond Issue Defeated in County Special Election
The proposed Princeton bond issue failed in a special election with 1,150 votes against 365. Precinct results showed strong opposition at Ward Nos. 1 2 and 3. Voters turnout was light at about thirty percent of registration. The council had proposed 220000 dollars for street paving and a new city hall at 125000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Knob School
Thorn School
Young GOPs Set State Meet Plans
West Virginia Young Republicans announce plans for a state meet and banquet at the West Virginian hotel. Tickets are available at the registration desk Friday. banquet Saturday at 6:30 featuring U S Senator William Knowland and Senator Chapman Revercomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Young Republican Club
West Virginian
Willam Knowland
California
Chapman Revercomb
Young Gop
Leroy Kaiz
Young Republicans Club of
Bluefield
1000 New Klan Members Claimed By Grand Dragon
Grand Dragon Samuel Green announces the Ku Klux Klan has signed up over 1000 new members and will induct them at a naturalization ceremony on Stone Mountain on July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atanta
Ku Klux Klan
Stone Mountain
Grand
Samuel Green
Court Upholds Vet Seniority in Federal Jobs
Washington June 1 The Supreme Court upheld veteran super-seniority in federal hiring and rejected Earle W Hilton’s bid to gain ahead of short-service veterans in a 1946 post war reduction of force. Justices debated A-1 plus and A-1 In classifications and affirmed ICC rules granting wartime returnees job priority. Also refused a stay of execution for Admiral Dewey Adamson in San Quentin case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Earle W. Hilton
Charleston
Civil Service Commission
Justice Rutledge
Hilton
Reed
Frankfurter
Jackson
Black
Congress
Admiral Dewey Adamson
Los Angeles
San Quentin
Stella Biauvety
Alabama Democrats Endorse Party Split
Alabama Democrats endorse a split from national leaders over civil rights. Incomplete returns from a run off primary indicate a delegation to Philadelphia pledged to walk out if Truman is nominated or a strong civil rights plank is adopted. Gov James E. Folsom trails in a seven man field for delegate at large. four delegates to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Philadelphia
Truman
James E. Folsom
Senate Bills Speed Through In Three Hours
Washington June 1 The senate passed 52 bills in three hours on a calendar day including a three cent stamp to honor the poultry industry and one billion U S hens The session featured light banter about a buff Orpington named Gertrude and a debate over renaming Potholes Dam in the Columbia basin The bill to rename the dam was passed after a brief exchange between Senators McGrath and Magnuson reflecting the relaxed mood of the day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Arthur Edson
Washington
Senate
Postmaster General
Gertrude
Columbia Basin
Potholes
O'Sullivan
McGrath
D-Rd
Magnuson
D-Wash
Lewis Fights Court Bid To Force Parleys With NLRB
John L. Lewis asked a federal court to dismiss a government move to compel the United Mine Workers to bargain with the Southern Coal Operators Association over a soft coal contract. He argued the association is not a valid bargaining representative under Taft Hartley and is a paper, holding, and propaganda group. The case before Judge T Alan Goldsborough follows failed bargaining sessions and looming June 8 NLRB proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Onverators Association
United Mine Workers
T Alan Goldsborough
UMW
Lewis
Southern Association
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Robert N. Denham
Southern Coal
Rail Pension Hike Aims to Aid 200000 Rail Workers
Washington reports Congressional leaders announced a deal between rail unions and management to boost pensions by 20 percent for about 200000 retired workers. The plan aims to cut the payroll tax for unemployment funds to 0.5 percent with a safeguard that the tax rises if the fund falls below 450 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John R. Steelman
White House
Arthur J. Glover
Switchmen
Truman
Taft
Ohio
House Labor Committee
Rep. Wolverton
House Interstate Committee
Truman nets 74 convention votes in primary surge
Washington reports President Truman adds 74 pledged or claimed Democratic convention votes raising total to 589, 29 short of the 618 needed. Results include 54 California primary gains and 20 Maryland convention pledges. Alabama increases anti Truman votes to 26. California and South Dakota also pick nominees. Stassen favored in SD. Democratic totals reach 93 named, 214 remain to reach 1,234. Republican gains total 1,065 with Indiana to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
California
Maryland
South Dakota
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Earl Warren
Harold E. Stassen
Indiana
Senator Tydings
U. S. House
U. S. Senate
Karl E. Mundt
Otto B. Linstad
Pierre
John A. Engel
Avno
28 Known Dead As Toll Rises In Navy Mishap
Norfolk, June 1 AP The Navy announced that 28 sailors and marines were lost when a 50 foot launch swamped in Hampton Roads. Eighteen Navy personnel and 10 Marines unaccounted for, with 68 accounted for after 3 men rescued. The carrier Kearsarge's task force headed to the Mediterranean. weather and rough seas hampered rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Navy
Hampton Roads
Liberty
Furce
Agship
Mediterranean
Norfolk Naval Station
C. A. F. Sprague
Kearsarge
C. S. Smiley
Smiley
Memorial Day Mishaps Claim 404 Lives
Memorial Day three day holiday fatalities reach 404 per Associated Press report. Traffic deaths totaled 204, drownings 92, and 108 died from miscellaneous causes. Illinois led states with 17 traffic deaths, followed by California 16 and Pennsylvania 14. Two fatal plane crashes and 43 tornado deaths in Arkansas and Oklahoma boosted totals. Oregon floods uncounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Betwen
National Safety Council
Oregon
Illinois
California
Pennsylvania
Cautious Winter Eyes Weather Report
Chicago forecaster Paul F. Sutton spoke with a caller about weather from Chicago to the east. He described cloud formations icing conditions and wind directions while addressing flight viability and the idea of sending a letter by air mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Here
East
Paul F. Sutton
Cass
Marshall Aide Rejects Tariff Compromise
Washington June 1 William L Clayton special adviser to Secretary of State Marshall today rejected the Vandenberg compromise on extension of reciprocal trade agreements acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William L. Clayton
Secretary of
Marshall
Vandenberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Solons
Michigan
Kim Sigler
Oregon Hoods
Columbia River
Jordan
Abdullah
Arab Legion
Holy Sepulchre Church
Old City
Cairo
Klan
U.S
Eva May Adkins
Dehue
Logan County
Logan
South
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!