Tornado Death Toll Rises in Arkansas Outbreak
A Pine Bluff tornado area south of the city kills at least 27, with 25 bodies at mortuaries and 2 more dead in hospitals. Thirteen victims are Black. Roads blocked by felled trees hinder rescue as Red Cross surveys damage. The storm damages Pine Bluff Country Club and nearby communities, with reports of a farmer family wiped out and widespread injuries.
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Here
Mel Gallagher
Little Rock
Gallagher
Jim West
American Red Cross
Pine Bluff Country Club
James V. Rudy
Watson's Chapel
Rudy
Tornado Toll Cut By Siren's Blast
A twister near Leedey Oklahoma killed six people and injured about 25, leveling much of the town of 600. Citizen Jack Sapp warned crowds via the town fire siren and loudspeaker. The storm veered south after entering from Higgins Texas, passing near Arnett and Gage, missing Woodward where April’s previous twister killed 102. Dead taken to Leedey High School morgue include D. B. Abbdoi Harry Kitchens A. A. Butler Rirs Ada Malloy and J. B. Albritton.
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Leedey
Okla
Jack Sapp
Sapp
Lecdey
Oklahoma
Texas
Searry Forester AM
Higgins
Tex
Arnett
Gage
Woodward
Twister
Tastead
Jorvadn
Lechey
D. B. Abbdoi
Harry Kitchens
A. A. Butler
Rirs
Ada Malloy
Albritton
Bre
J. A. Albritton
1 038 000 New Dwellings Visioned if Controls Stay
Housing expeditor Frank R. Creedon estimated 1 008 008 new dwellings could be completed in 1947 if federal controls remain for a few more months. He cited 610 000 permanent homes already completed or under construction, another 150 000 could be started, and non permanent dwellings adding 278 000. Opposing views from Douglas Whitlock of Building Products Institute criticized a proposed housing agency and the government’s plan to guarantee markets for unsold prefabricated units, described as turning market aid into a WPA for prefab makers.
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Washington
Frank R. Creedon
Creedon
Forts
Truman
Douglas Whitlock
Building Products Institute
Whitlock
Ihe National Home and Property Owners Foundation
Joseph H. Deckman
Foundation
India Freedom Plan Due Today
Indian leaders prepare to meet Lord Mountbatten to discuss transferring power as civil unrest looms. Final strategy sessions rule out violence while Moslem League and Congress name seven leaders for tomorrow's talks.
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Walter J. Mason
New Delbi
Lord Mountbatten
all-India
Moslem League
M. A. Jinnah
Liaquat Ali Khan
Sardad Abdur Rab Nishkar
Congress Party
J. B. Kripalani
Pandit Fawabarlal Neh
Chinese Students Cancel Protests Nationwide
Nanking June 1. Student associations across 21 Chinese universities voted to cancel Monday’s nationwide antiwar demonstrations due to government plans to use force. Curfews and martial law persist in large cities. Thirty four more arrested, including 26 students, on charges of Communist activity. Dispatch from Chungking reports 80 students and 14 Chinese newscasts seized by troops in midnight raids. Memorial rallies planned on campuses for war victims and students killed or wounded. Classes to resume Tuesday, ending strikes but maintaining a spiritual protest.
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Nanking
Shang
Chungking
Wang Anemin
Taft backs move for okay of pacts
In Washington on June 1 Senator Taft supports early Senate ratification of peace treaties with Italy Bulgaria Romania and Hungary. He says the balance favors ratification though he warns withdrawal of troops could risk Communist seizure in Italy and affect Greece and Turkey policy.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Sen. Vandenberg
Mich
Senate
Italy
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Vandenberg
Greece
Turkey
European economic federation eyed for aid program
American officials weigh an economic federation of Europe as part of a broad financial aid plan. Development studies probe feasibility before Congress seeks further billions. Critics fear repayment risk and mounting European burdens may threaten recovery at home. Secretary Marshell ordered global economic planning after Moscow talks.
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Marsheatl
State Department
Moscow Foreign Ministers Conference
Asy
Department
Washington
Europe
Congress
Labout
Strike Threat Pushes Coal Talks Into Mediation Push
Washington reports a renewed coal strike threat may force government action. Senate leaders predict a veto fight over labor legislation as John L. Lewis faces fresh wage talks with soft coal operators, while Sen. Young and Sen. Hill weigh the administration’s options and the need for a mediation agency to curb a nationwide mine walkout.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Sen. Young
R-Nd
Congress
Truman
Young
Hill
Ala
Labor Committee
Senate House Conference Committee
Holiday Death Toll Hits 385 During Memorial Day Weekend
The four day Memorial Day weekend produced at least 385 deaths, with 368 from traffic accidents. Drownings reached 45 and 72 from miscellaneous causes including two major plane crashes. New York led states with 61 fatalities, California reported 28 traffic deaths, and Maryland 59 total. The tally reflects departures from the prior year and cites state-by-state figures through late Thursday.
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Crowd hunts Negro after attack near Rich Square
A second alleged assault by a Black man triggers a large mob sweep near Rich Square. About a hundred armed men searched the countryside for the suspect, two other Black men were detained and jailed for suspected aid, as sheriff notes rising public sentiment. In Paris, bakers plan a two day strike starting at midnight to pressure wage hikes, threatening bread shortages for the capital.
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W. C
Godwin
Buddy) Bush
J.C. Stephens
Paris
iFi
L Paul Ramagier
Panig
Martin Sees Truman Okay Of Tax Slash
Washington reports Speaker Martin predicts President Truman will sign a tax cut bill totaling about 34 900 million annual revenue relief. The measure, approved by conference committee, lowers wartime levies effective July 1, aiming to spur production, curb inflation, and raise workers purchasing power. If signed, it could reach Truman by Tuesday with a 10 day window for action.
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Washington
Martin
R.mass
Truman
Congress
House
Senate
Nicaragua Seen ripe for revolt after Somoza coup
Mexico City dispatch reports the Somoza coup in Nicaragua may be short lived as popular unrest spreads. Residents say arms smuggling and resistance could undermine Somoza's rule, with divisions within the national guard and city whispers of a possible leadership shift.
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Reginald &. Wood
Mexico City
Tune
Anastasio Somoza
Leonards Arguella
Somoza
Central American
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Nicaraduans
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Costa Rica
National Guard
Somozhis
Arguello
Lorenza
Truman plans universal military training program
President Truman's advisory commission proposes a civilian dominated three member federal panel to oversee universal military training. Youths would register at 17, be trained at 18 or after high school, and complete six months basic training. Each trainee would receive 25 dollars monthly, with further service options and ROTC paths.
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Washington
Truman
Germans Called Pawn in Politics of East and West
BRANKFURT Germany June 3 Dr Kurt Schumacher leader of Germanys Social Democratic party denounced reckless world politicians for misusing the German people in the postwar East West struggle. Addressing a rally of 10000 he said Germany is being used and urged Europe be democratic and socialistic, warning Germans wont sell themselves to either side. He cited Potemkin and Zhukov as examples and noted Soviet foreign minister remarks about the Weimar Republic. Please Turn to Page 10 Col 1.
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Germany
Kurt Schumacher
Social Democratic Party
Europe
United States
Potemkin
Marshal Zhukov
America
Grigory A. Potemkin
Catherine II
Georgi Zhukov
Schumacher
Chandler Treason Trial Set Today
Chandler Douglas Chandler, 38, a former American newspaperman and World War I Navy veteran, faces treason charges in federal court for allegedly recording in Germany during the war and broadcasting under the alias Paul Revere. The case lists 23 overt acts and requires trial in the district where he first reentered the United States.
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Boston
Douglas Chandler
Amercan
New England
United States
Chandler
Germany
Paul Revere
Ode North Church
Russians Train Men of 1950 Officer Candidates Begin Schooling at Age 10
Washington report details Soviet military training from youth to officer corps. The Suvorov schools start at age 10 with a seven year program feeding academies. by 19 to 50 most citizens perform service or enter reserve. The system includes mass organizations like Osv aviakhim and semi military clubs.
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Washington
Russia
Red Army
Advisory Commission On Military Training
United States
Britain
Sweden
Switzerland
Union of South Africa
Millon
Oseaviakhim
Association For
Korean Unity Move Given New Impetus
SEOUL June 1 A joint U S Soviet commission announced in principle agreement to consult Korean democratic parties and social organizations on a broad basis in drafting plans for a unified Korean government The chief dispute centered on which Koreans to consult A spokesman said a sub commission will draft proposals on procedure including who to consult how many and how to obtain opinions from villagers in accessible areas
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Seoul
Speedy Decision on Fate of U S Seen in Next War
Washington dispatch reports a presidential commission on universal training outlining the atomic age’s swift warfare. Eisenhower says decision time hinges on first 60 days, not months. Scientists foresee rapid, nationwide bombardment and massive destruction, with immunity only briefly possible before a large long-range assault.
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U.S
Washington
Ri—Aa .Presidentia
Presidents Advisory Commission
Army
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Vomomission
Germany
Probers Call U S Defenses Hollow Shell Invasion Warning
A presidential commission urged a $1.75 billion yearly universal military training system and more defense spending saying American forces are a hollow shell. It warned of atomic warfare, urged trained nationwide manpower, and rejected cutting forces for new weapons. The report, led by Dr. Karl T. Compton, warned of possible invasion and called for immediate congressional action.
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Washington
America
Karl T. Compton
White House
Congress
Vote Held Unlikely On Training Plan
Congress members from both parties show interest in a presidential commission report urging universal military training but expect no action this session. A prominent Republican leader declines to be named, saying there is no chance for universal training now. Senator Young doubts Russia is preparing for or desires war, while Senator Dworshak favors youth training but prefers civilian over military focus and questions the report’s claim that the Army is dismantled.
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Congress
Presidential Commission
Young
R-Nd
Russia
Dworshak
Idaho
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