Truman Deal Moves Slowly In Congress
President Truman faces slow progress as the 81st Congress, hailed as the Truman congress, advances only a few items from his 30 point program. No major laws enacted, hearings lag, and civil rights and several key reforms await action.
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Truman
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Raymond Wilcove
Washington
INS
International News Service
Tobin
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
AFL
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House
House Labor Committee
Labor Department
St. Lawrence Seaway
Democrats Claim 75 Cent Minimum Wage Compromise
Washington insiders say House Democrats quelled a revolt over the 75 cent minimum wage bill by accepting concessions to gain Southern support. Aimed at phasing in to 75 cents, the plan would raise pay by five cents yearly, with coverage limited to non farm workers and not extending to 5 million additional workers.
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House
John Lesinski
Dmich
House Labor Committee
Labor Committee
Lesinski
Labor Department
Firemen fill wedding with dramatic five alarm ceremony
In Minneapolis a fireman’s daughter Pat Frayne fainted at the altar as 600 guests, led by Fire Chief George Lockhart, filled St Stephen’s Church in a five alarm wedding. The couple escaped in a fire engine to a hotel reception as onlookers watched the unique turnout.
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Frank Bettenhorn
Pat Frayne
St. Stephen’s Catholic Church
Bettenhorn
Cincinnati
Pat
St. Bernard
Ohio
George S. Lockhart
Lockhart
Chief Lockhart
AEC Refuses Direct Role in School Atomic Studies
Commissioner Sumner T. Pike stated the Atomic Energy Commission will not direct atomic studies in U.S. schools. He welcomed the shift to public school authorities, but warned atomic energy should not be taught as a separate subject due to overlaps with other topics. A broad public understanding is needed for future policy choices.
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Chicago
Sns
Sumner T. Pike
AEC
Pike
National Association of Secondary School Principals
U N May Call on Reds To Be Host To Next Assembly
U N supporters urge inviting the Soviet Union to host a special United Nations assembly in Moscow to ease Cold War tensions. The plan hinges on Kremlin assurances of unblocked communications and no censorship, with Trygve Lie urged to pursue the idea despite existing uncertainties.
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Lie
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Palestine
Pilgrims Use Water Power To Grind Corn In 1628
The record notes that American Indians did not use water power, while the Pilgrims deployed water-driven mills to grind corn as early as 1628.
Navy Tests Atomic Defenses In Caribbean Maneuvers
The U S Navy will test atomic defense schemes in large scale Caribbean exercises. A two engine enemy plane will simulate an atomic air burst over carriers and warships near Vieques island Puerto Rico. The large peacetime drill involves 35 000 troops from army navy marine corps and a Canadian cadre.
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Puerto
Adm
W. H. P. Blandy
Navy
Florida
Army
Marine Corps
Vieques
Islands Named for Discovery Days in Torres Strait
In the Torres Strait between Australia and New Guinea, granite islands housing Tuesday to Friday were named by Captain James Cook during his 1770 voyage, reflecting the days of their discovery.
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Torres Strait
Australia
New Guinea
James Cook
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