Mother Truman Dies As President Races To Bedside
GRANDVIEW MO July 26 Mrs Martha M Truman mother of the President died at 11 30 a m an hour after the Chief Executive took off from Washington in his private plane She had relapsed Sunday after fracturing her hip for the third time and had been bedfast most of the time The President and close family were notified and he returned to Missouri to attend the burial arrangements and funeral services set for Forest Hill cemetery beside John Truman.
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Wallace H. Graham
Charles S. Murphy
Jack Romagen
White House
Belton
Mortasly
Aime
Martha Truman Upholds Old Ways in Grandview
In Grandview Missouri and July 26 the daughter of a pioneer family Martha Elen Truman was famed for her stubborn Southern Democrat stance. She refused White House protection plans after President Truman took office in 1945, insisting on living in her home as before despite agents proposing wiretaps and guards.
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Army Poised To Attack Dominica From Cuba
Washington reports Dominican Ambassador Julia Ortega Frier says a 3,000 man “army of Communist revolutionaries” from Cuba, Guatemala, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico is poised to invade the Dominican Republic. A 1,000 man boat is said to have left Antillas harbor. The Dominican army is alerted and the U.S. has been informed and protested to Cuba. Ortega Frier cannot confirm direct involvement by the Latin American governments.
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Dutch Report Foes in Wise Advancing Troops Meet Some Resistance
Batavia July 26 Dutch communiques say advancing forces in eastern and western Java faced limited resistance while pressing toward central areas. American-trained marines and infantry claimed control of eastern centers and began mopping up pockets of resistance. In the west, mechanized units seized Tegal and pushed 40 miles beyond Cheribon along a 200 mile coast as they extended control eastward from Batavia.
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Burmese crowds clash to view slain leaders at Jubilee Hall
In Rangoon thousands of mourners, including Thous ands of Burmese, fought police and firemen to enter Jubilee Hall where Aung San and six executive council members lie in state. The assassinations occurred a week earlier and authorities have not revealed gunmen identities. The day was observed as national mourning with Gov. Sir Hubert Rance laying wreaths at the bier.
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Congress Honors Truman's Mother
Washington July 16 News of the death of President Truman s mother in Missouri stunned the Capitol adjournment pace in Congress. Senate Democratic Leader Barkley praised Martha Truman as one of the nation s finest mothers and a superb person. A floral tribute from the Senate was proposed for Grandview Missouri, Mrs Truman s home, with Barkley supporting the gesture.
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Grandview
Filibuster Jokes Highlight Taft Distraction Tactics
A fragmentary report recalls Taylor's supposed jibe at Senator Taft during a filibuster. The joke involved a note to the press gallery promising silence yet promising to distract Taft. It notes Tayler's wink to the gallery as Taft walked away, with unclear context and dubious spelling in the original text.
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July Spending in Stores Up 5 Percent Over Year Ago
Merchants report July retail volume near five percent ahead of July 1946, with signs of slower buying as prices rise. Consumers seek quality and fair prices, showing caution and resistance to high priced items. Stock is generally ample though durable goods and certain appliances show shortages. whites shirts and some suits remain scarce in popular lines. Page 5 column 3.
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Truman names Forrestal to head defense department
President Truman signed the law creating a three-branch defense system and named James V. Forrestal as secretary of defense. The action unifies Army Navy and Air Force under a single secretary, with Congress ready to confirm Forrestal before adjourning.
Lincoln Papers Spar Over Savings Claim Dispute
Washington debates over Lincoln papers funding and possible savings. Rep Taber asserts a $4.423 billion Treasury figure tied to Lincoln materials, while leaders call the estimate too high. Lawmakers argue about the collection and its use for ongoing budget reference and potential cancellations.
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Oin
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Witness Sought In Hughes Quiz and Publicity Claims
Senate investigators seek a missing Hughes witness John Meyer publicity head for Hughes Aircraft described sensational testimony about lavish entertainment for a high official. Meyer’s whereabouts and passport status trigger potential cross border questioning as committee staff press to recover him before July 30.
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Vickers Appoints Forestry Group
President Arnold Vickers designated Senate members for two committees to oversee government finance and draft enabling forestry legislation. The forestry panel, with five appointees plus majority and minority leaders, will develop enabling laws for the 1949 Legislature and oversee related funding. Amos and Vickers serve on both panels created by the 2047 session. Meadows will name a forestry advisory group up to 20 members.
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Raleigh
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Mercer
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Kanawha
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Greenbrice
L. Reed
Freston
Hardin
R. Harmer
Harrison
Meadows
Forrestry
Amos and
Forestry Committee
Commerce Department Office Is Continued in West Virginia
Special to The Gazette reports that Congress approved a deficiency appropriation ensuring continued operation of the Commerce Department office in Charleston West Virginia. Sen Revercomb notes provisions for operating the West Virginia office were included in the appropriation bill passed by the Senate and House yesterday.
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Europe fears US Marshall aid may be dropped
A State Department official warned of a definite European fear that the United States might abandon the Marshall plan, inviting Russian retaliation against nations backing it. Samuel Reber said unemployment and hunger could drive Italy toward communism next winter unless US aid continues.
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Probe of Soaring Living Costs Set
Washington reports a congressional inquiry into high living costs and rising prices during the recess. Democratic senators relaxed opposition to Republican investigations including a $50,000 housing study by a Senate House committee and a $15,000 farm study. Other items: a five month extension of the Senate small business committee with $50,000 more, a $25,000 trade inquiry by the Senate Commerce committee, and a $35,000 grant for price rise study.
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U.S. Yields Right To Tideland Oil
The federal government waives claim to tideland oil lands in San Francisco San Diego and San Pedro bays to keep offshore production high amid a potential nationwide petroleum shortage. Attorney General Clark and Interior Secretary Krug announced the move citing Supreme Court ruling on federal rights in the Marin al sea off California.
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Congress Eyes Narrow Adjournment After Lengthy Session
The House finished work on a bulky 333 page bill revising armed forces promotion systems, facing Senate resistance led by Sen. Connally. Senate leaders pressed ahead with a few appropriation bills while debates lingered on nominations. A special session seemed unlikely, with Truman and Republicans not planning to reconvene before January.
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Baltimore
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Ohio
Truman OKs Terminal Pay Bonds Advises Hold
President Truman signed a bill allowing war veterans with terminal leave bonds to cash them after September 1 but urged them to hold if possible. He warned that redeeming now could raise inflation and reduce buying power, noting near 2 billion bonds outstanding and offering ideas on 234 percent interest for later cashing. The Treasury opposed the bill, but Congress passed it without a dissent.
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Hope Fades For Four Power German Reunification
West Berlin reports that four power agreement on Germany seems unlikely this year or next as U.S. and Soviet plans pull Germany into rival blocs. Analysts foresee failed September and November conferences and warn Berlin’s four power machinery could collapse though diplomats doubt an actual breakdown will occur.
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Senate to Study Immigration Plan
The Senate authorized a 50,000 investigation into American immigration policy after a lengthy debate. Sen Revercomb led the move, directing the judiciary committee to report on the displaced persons issue by January 10, 1948 and to complete the broader immigration study by March 15 next year. The inquiry will cover policy history, enforcement of laws, and impacts of potential changes.
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