Russell Holds Line as Kefauver Leads In Maryland
News from Florida and other states recounts Kefauver’s rising popularity while Russell rejects leaving the party over FEPC. Ohio and Indiana delegate fights shape the GOP and Democratic contests ahead of the May 27 delegate elections. In Maryland Kefauver wins the vote and secures convention support, with McKeldin favored on the Republican side.
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Associated Press
Florida
Sen
Russell
Ohio
Taft
G.O.P
Alabama
New Mexico
Indiana
Maryland
Kefauver
Russell-Kefauver
Miami
FEPC
Bulkley
Harold Stassen
Gen
Eisenhower
House
McKeidin
McKeldin
Court ruling opens path to higher food prices under Capehart amendment
The emergency court of appeals ruled that the Capehart amendment applies to grocers and wholesalers, allowing price ceilings to rise for cereals, oils, canned foods, noodles, flour, soups, condensed milk, and jellies. OPS may appeal to the Supreme Court, and Safeway's claim gains leverage for broader cost-based adjustments.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
Justice Department
Emergency Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Safeway Stores, Inc
OPS
Safeway
James A. Durham
Congress
Impeachment Bid Shelved in House Committee Action
Washington AP report says a resolution to impeach President Truman stalled in the House Judiciary Committee. Chairman Celler did not advance the Shafer resolution and sent several steel seizure related measures to a subcommittee. A separate Hale resolution seeks an impeachment inquiry.
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Washington
Truman
Houses
Judiciary Committee
Celler
D-N.y
Rep
Shafer
ReMid
Hale
Maine
Soviet Threat to Dardanelles Seen
Belgrade AP reports Yugoslav press claims Russia is building bases in Bulgaria and Romania to seize the strategic Dardanelles guarded by Turkey.
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Belgrade
Officiene
Russia
Bulgaria
Romania
Dardanelles
Turkey
Senator Says McGranery Straddles Issue of Powers
Senator Ferguson challenges McGranery on presidential powers and emergency actions while McGranery testifies before the Senate judiciary committee. He defends adherence to law, supports congressional standards for listing subversive groups, and says he would implement federal duties under the Internal Security Act.
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McGranery
Washington
James
P. McGranery
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen
O’connor
D-Md
Ferguson
Congress
Truman
Prettty
Mr. Truman
More Fleeing Floods in Utah
Utah flood emergency widens as return to homes becomes impossible. In Ogden river hazards claimed 17 year old Robert Spaun. lifeguard Tom Woods saved after rafting capsized. Provo canyon residents urged to flee as Provo river surges over Vivian Park highway. More than 40 Weber canyon families homeless and about 1500 families displaced citywide.
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Salt Labre City
Utah
Robert Spaun
Ogden
Ogden River
Tom Woods
Woods
Provo Canyon
Provo
Vivian Park
Weber Canyon
Salt Lake City
Fairbanks Home Is Robbed Again in London
London AP report says actor Douglas Fairbanks had his manor burglarized for the fourth time in under a year. Loot valued at 4200 dollars this time, totaling over 10000 dollars. Fairbanks quipped the burglaries are monotonous and noted little was left to take after valuables were removed.
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London
Douglas Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Police Wives Cut Off From Chicago Police Radio
Chicago police wives lose access to the department radio system which had allowed near constant contact with roving husbands. Police Commissioner Timothy J. Jo Connell ordered the end to relaying messages via desk sergeants, citing an unique burden on the system.
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Chicago
Police Department
Timothy J. Jo’Conner
How Drivers Can Save on Gasoline
Northwestern Prof. Edward F. Obert summarizes simple driving tips to stretch fuel. Avoid floor accelerator for better mileage. Keep speeds at or under 40 mph to save gallons. Maintain steady throttle and use proper gear shifting to lower engine speed after start.
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Evanston
Northwestern
Edward F. Obert
University
Internal Combustion Engine Laboratories
Wage Board Calls Oil Walkout End Urgently
The Wage Stabilization Board urged 90,000 striking oil workers to end their walkout immediately and resume settlement talks with federal mediation. A meeting with all parties is sought next Tuesday for a full report on the dispute.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Nathan F. Feinsinger
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
WSR
Wilson for Cut in Wage Board Voice
Washington AP Charles E Wilson urged the Wage Stabilization Board to limit its role to stabilizing policy and approve only modest wage changes. He argued the steel case overstepped its mandate, predicting higher general costs and potential inflation if broad wage hikes continue. He noted a 26 cent per hour steel rise and questioned aligning steel wages with 1951 base.
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Washington (Ap
Charles E. Wilson
Wage ‘Stabilization Board
Mobilization
WSH
Wilson
al Committee
WSB
Wilson Says Son Changed Putnam Mind on Steel Pay
A House committee heard that Economic Stabilizer Futnam opposed the wage board’s steel pay raise until his son told him he did not think they were so bad. Wilson testified Putnam favored no more than 13 cents but changed his mind before a White House meeting in March.
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Washington
Ins
House
Futnam
Wilson
Putnam
White House
Truman
W58
WSB
Massachusetts
Arnal
Key West
Uns
OPS Hasty In Accusing C R Dealers
The Des Moines OPS charged Cedar Rapids and Des Moines gas stations with price overcharges after a war, but later officials admitted possible haste. A Cedar Rapids bulk dealer noted some stations failed to post ceiling prices, while local gas prices hovered around 27 cents for regular and 29 cents for ethyl.
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Cedar Ravids
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Jack Mills
OPS
Walter J. Bender
Mills
Bender
The
Berider
Judge Voids Disguised Police Act as Unconstitutional
U S District Judge George A Welsh ruled a six month old federal law requiring a $50 tax stamp for gamblers unconstitutional. He said the act used taxation as a cover for policing morality and singled out bookies and numbers operators while excluding other gamblers. He warned upholding the law could let Congress regulate life from cradle to grave.
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Philadelphia
U.S
George A. Welsh
Welsh
Congress
Joseph Kahriger
Kahriger
Washington
Justice Department
Criminal Division
Solicitor General's Office
Pennsylvania
U.S. Danned Twice on One Coin Project
Washington lawyer Weston E B Grimes testified before the senate agriculture committee that he arranged a contract allowing his client to collect 37500 dollars twice for unloading the same coin. He said the deal was for Cargill Inc and the double payment occurred when loading charges were collected again after storage fees and receiving and conditioning costs. He denied pressuring officials and urged the company to return the second payment.
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Washington
Senate
Weston EB. Grimes
Senate Agriculture Committee
Grimes
Edward
Cargill, Inc
Minneapolis
Ellender
D-La
Chicago
Production Marketing Administration
Cargill
Norris
Feinsinger Plans To Leave WSB By June 30
Nathan P. Feinsinger, director of the Wage Stabilization Board, told Madison that he will quit the board by June 30 while on leave from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He said Washington is no health resort, he is tired and needs a rest, and he has extended his deadline twice.
Kennan Arrives as Moscow Ambassador
George F. Kennan, 47, expert on Soviet diplomacy, arrived Tuesday to take the post as U S ambassador to Moscow. He is the first civilian ambassador since W Averell Harriman left seven years ago, succeeding Admiral Alan Kirk and General Walter B Smith.
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Moscow
George F. Kennan
Kennan
W. Averell Harriman
Alan Kirk
Walter B. Smith
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Sesansees
Bachna
Clark
Tokyo
Mark Clark
William C. Foster
Defense
National Airport
Foster
Army
Pace
J. Lawton Collins
Will
Steel Reference
Attorney General
Denver
New Orleans
James K. Knudsen
Defense Transportation Administration
Knudsen
Chapman
Petroleum Administration For
lEx-Mobilizer
Pittsburgh
CIO United Steelworkers
Indianapolis
Philip Murray
American Legion
St. Louis
Thislin
Madison Square Garden
New
York
C.R
Feinsinger
Chuckle
Crenac Sre Yan
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