Kidnaped Suzanne Degnan Death Shocks Chicago
Examination shows Suzanne Degnan died by asphyxiation after choking. Parts of her body found in four catch basins near her Edgewater home as detectives search janitor Thomas Lundmark's former apartment building. Police report indicates possible sex crime. bloodstained pushcart found in basement near home. Authorities, including Mayor Kelly and police chief Prendergast, vow full investigation with 100 officers canvassing the area.
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Degnan
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James E. Degnan
Cook County
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Kelly
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Truman Sees Possible Steel Price Boost Amid Stabilization Debate
President Truman indicated a steel price increase is likely after ongoing talks, but would not confirm the amount. He urged a fact finding process with a 30 day cooling off period to avert strikes and cautioned against compromising cooling off rules. Top wage price officials discussed concessions to prevent CIO strikes in steel and meat packing. Bowles said OPA cannot recommend a price rise to cover a $2 daily wage demand, highlighting opposition to tying price boosts to wage hikes.
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General Electric
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Chester Bowles
New York hit by Western Union strike tieup
New York faced telegraphic isolation as 17,000 Western Union workers walked out at 6 10 am sparking a near shutdown of the network. Eight international and radio firms refused Western Union traffic cutting global business flow and delaying market reports.
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New York
Western Union
New Jersey
Goering Denounced as More Dangerous Than Hitler by Prosecutor
An American prosecutor told the Nuremberg tribunal that Hermann Goering was more dangerous than Adolf Hitler in some respects. Goering sat defiant as evidence, including documents written by him, outlined his role in Nazi aggression. The trial featured readings from Mein Kampf and new intelligence on Goering's staff and Spanish Civil War volunteers.
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England
Congress Says Final Say on Atom Data to UNO
Secretary of State Byrnes pledges congressional control over any transfer of U S atomic knowledge to the proposed United Nations atomic commission. He announces a five man committee to study safeguards and says U N plan focuses on control for peace, not production, with U S veto power limits in international talks.
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Bovington
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France
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John J. McCloy
Vannevar Bush
James B Conant
Leslie R. Groves
Young Medics To Be Called to Duty
Washington announces over 5,000 ASTP medical officers trained under the army program will enter active duty July 1 to replace discharge eligible corps officers. ASTP graduates are in interneships and residencies. hospitals have been notified for replacements. About 3,300 ASTP enlisted men will complete degrees by July 1 and the program will end.
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Army
War Department
ASTP
Veteran Lieutenant Seeks Housing After Return to Cedar Rapids
A returning lieutenant, discharged from the European theater after 15 months, seeks a home or apartment for his wife and 2-year-old in Nebraska while he rooms at the YMCA. He asks readers to contact Howard McLaughlin, office manager of the mayor’s emergency housing committee, at 32602.
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Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
Y.M.C.A
Howard McLaughlin
President Doubts If Atomic Bomb Is In Russian Hands
President Truman said the government has no reason to believe Russia possesses an atomic bomb. He endorsed Byrnes statement that the bomb secret is safe under the Moscow agreement. British sources expressed skepticism about Russian development of an atomic bomb and noted limited internal knowledge if true.
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Truman
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Moscow
United States
Great Britain
Byrnes
London
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Lomeshie
Londonderry
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Armattee
Dr. Armattoe
Armattoe
Lady Astor Heads Home for Rest and Family Visit
London AP reports Lady Astor the American-born former MP traveled to the United States on Tuesday to rest and visit relatives.
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Lady Astor
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Union Rejects LaPlant Offer in 5-10 Cent Pay Proposal
Union Local 116 of the United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America rejected LaPlant Choate Manufacturing’s bid to raise pay. The deal would have retroactively added five cents an hour on a 48 hour week and a further five cents on a 40 hour week, with a no reopen clause for a year, and no guaranteed bonus. Union leader Keith Churchill said the member meeting saw near unanimous rejection as the strike enters its eighth week.
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LaPlant- Choate Manufacturing Company
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Keith Churchill
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Churchill
Charge in Carlan Case Altered
In Chelsea Massachusetts police announce the murder charge against 23 year old Rose Carlan in the death of her infant son will be dropped and replaced with a manslaughter charge. Former Lt Governor Francis E Kelly her counsel was notified.
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Rose Carlan
Cornelius P. Duggan
Francis E. Kelly
Harriman Seeks Resignation as Ambassador to Russia
President Truman disclosed Harriman wants to resign as ambassador to Russia. He added he hopes Harriman will not quit in a hurry and urged patience during the transition.
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Truman
W. Averell Harriman
Russia
Harriman
Iowa Rivers Still in Turmoil Oakville Flood Threat
River conditions across Iowa and neighboring states remained unsettled as floods tested communities from Oakville in Louisa County to Cedar Rapids. Des Moines and Cumberland rivers surged. Kentucky towns like Pineville and Harlan faced isolation and mass evacuations while Southeast states reported ruined highways.
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Truman defends demobilization pace amid ongoing troop need
President Truman stated that demobilization proceeds with speed and justice while acknowledging a continued critical need for troops overseas. He cited numbers: army release over half of 8,300,000 since European stop, 4.75 million through Separation centers. navy about 1.25 million returned. marine corps over 183,000 discharged of 486,000. coast guard over 74,000 of 180,000.
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Truman
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Navy
White House
Mr. Truman
United States
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Congress Demands Probe Of Army Demobilization Policy
Washington lawmakers from both parties pressed for an investigation into the army policy of curtailing discharges after Gen George C Marshall had promised two or more years of service would be discharged by late spring. Critics cited Manila protests and a 200 to 400 strong air corps march at Andrews Field as backdrop for action.
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Leader of Movie Strike Convicted in Court Defeat
Herbert Sorrell, head of the Conference of Studio Unions and leader of an eight month film strike, was found guilty on nine contempt charges. Superior Judge Allen Ashburn sentenced him to 16 days in jail and fined him 1700 dollars for violating a court injunction and challenging the government.
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Allen Ashburn
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