Congress Vote On Unification Of Arms Slated
Washington June 2 The Truman plan to unify the Army Navy and Air Forces under a single national security secretary advances as Senate and House committees prepare action The Civilian Advisory Commission urged unification with universal military training while noting limited prospects for training action this session Floor debate is expected next month with strong opposition from some senators.
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Lewis disperses policy committee signaling end of talks
John L. Lewis dissolved his 200 man policy committee in Washington on June 2, ending prospects for a coal industry accord. Negotiations had collapsed after operators rejected a 15 cent wage claim, with separate Southern talks looming as a government deadline nears June 20 to avoid a strike.
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Hungary Loses U S Credit as Italy Gains Aid
Washington reports the United States cut off a 15 million dollar credit to Hungary's pro Communist government pending clarification of Nagy's ouster. Meanwhile Italy receives assurances of continued U S aid as De Gasperi's government is supported. Bela Varga flees Hungary to avoid arrest by the Communists.
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India Partition Plan Accepted by Major Parties
India leaders from the Moslem League and Congress reportedly accepted a British plan for partitioning India. The proposal would hand over power within 12 months and create an independent Pakistan, while safeguarding Sikh and Hindu minorities in Bengal and Punjab. Details to be announced on radio and in Parliament.
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U S to Hold Lead, Atom Chief Says
David E Lilienthal told the United Nations that the United States will maintain and increase its supreme position in atomic energy and weapons until international control is established by the U N The AEC chairman spoke by special invitation to the 12 U N delegates at Lake Success in June.
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Congress to Join Air Crash Inquiry
Congress votes to participate in CAB investigations into two Memorial weekend air disasters killing 96 people in Maryland and New York. CAB Chairman Landis says Port Deposit crash was a structural failure. LaGuardia crash likely worsened by wind shift. House subcommittee will observe as Rep Miller accuses CAB and CAA of negligence. Page 16.
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Pre-War Era Report Urges Universal Military Training
President's advisory commission warns the nation may face an eight‑year window to prepare for a future war where military strength determines survival. It labels the current Army a hollow shell, calls for universal training, strong mobilization, and a unified armed force to deter aggression and back up moral positions.
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15 Percent Voluntary Rent Boost In Lease Deals Voted
SHANGHAI June 2 f Widespread raids and a show of unity fail to stop anti war protests by university students blamed for civil war costs. The government accuses them of planning a general Communist uprising. Two students killed at Chungking Central Engineering College. Wounded and over 1,000 arrested in pre dawn raid by government soldiers. Police clash in Hankow and dormitories raided in Tientsin Mukden Hangchow Wuchang Foochow Haifeng. Shanghai police and gendarmes.
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Curley Loses In High Court
Boston Mayor James M. Curley lost his appeal to the Supreme Court from a mail fraud conviction and faces a six to 18 month jail term and a $31,000 fine. The court refused to hear the appeal but granted a hearing on a separate case about whether religious instruction can be given in public schools. Curley, serving his fourth term, said the matter rests with his attorneys. He has 23 days to seek reconsideration. execution of sentence likely in autumn. He will not resign as mayor, and city counsel say he may continue serving despite potential imprisonment. The court issued a brief rejection order with noted reasons.
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Round World Air Service to Start
New York June 2 The United States will be the first to institute round the world air service when a Pan American clipper departs New York on June 17. A nine man crew and group of U S editors and publishers will travel the flight. The route includes New York Gander London Istanbul Karachi Calcutta Bangkok Manila Shanghai Tokyo Guam Wake Honolulu San Francisco and back to New York with elapsed time about 336 hours.
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Two Die in Edinburg Dynamite Plant Blast
In Edinburg Pa a dynamite making plant exploded twice killing Merle Craven 55 and Robert Downing 38 of New Castle and injuring nine others. Jack Cameron 26 is missing. The blasts leveled a gelatine mix house and a second explosion followed from flames. Cause not yet determined.
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GOP Bill 68 Tax Cut Wins Final House Approval
The House approved a Republican plan to cut taxes by 4 billion dollars per year by 220 to 98, signaling potential veto override. Senate expected to pass, President Truman undecided, with vote timing potentially shifting to 1948. The measure would start July 1 with retroactivity trimmed from January 1 originally.
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Russia Aims to Seize Atomic Patent Secrets
Rep Barnell Thomas, head of the House Un American Activities Committee, urged impounding all patents related to the atomic bomb to prevent Russia from accessing U S industrial and military knowledge. He charged Moscow is pursuing a legal but flagrant theft of American patents as it races in atomic research and cites Russia's 3887 agents in the United States and 700 engineers in Russia. The article notes a Russian text published in 1946 described as a manual for bombing and sabotage.
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Senate OKs $3.24 Billion Treasury Post Office Bill
The Senate approved a fiscal year appropriation of 3 243 045 173 to run the Treasury and Post Office Departments next year by voice vote. The bill exceeds the House total by 40 994 23 and heads to a conference committee. The tax collection bureau gains 25 million, treasury officials say each dollar spent on collections yields twenty back.
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Trial Opens for Former Baltimore Reporter in Treason Case
Douglas Chandler, 58, a former Baltimore newspaperman, appeared in Boston federal court chained to a U S marshal. His wartime broadcasting on a German radio is charged as treason, with jury selection delayed by a technicality. This marks the first treason trial in Massachusetts. The defendant is tried in Boston after a westward transfer lands him in Westover field, due to reentry rules.
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Tornado Devastates Arkansas Region Killing Dozens
Rescue teams in the plantation and Bayou country south of Pine Bluff struggle amid floodwaters after a powerful tornado left at least 34 dead and hundreds injured. Officials report about 14 missing found, searchers press on through waist deep waters for more victims as recovery continues.
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Garsson Books Surprise in War Fraud Trial
In Washington on June 2 the defense in the May Garsson war fraud case produced two long missing Cumberland Lumber Co. stock and minute records. Henry Garsson displayed the volumes to the jury, supporting the claim of bribe payments totaling 35000 to former Rep. Andrew J. May during wartime.
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Holiday Weekend Death Toll and Dunbar Election Hints
Memorial Day weekend toll rose to 503 nationwide with 228 from traffic crashes and 62 drownings. Airline crashes caused 95 fatalities, tornadoes in Arkansas and Oklahoma contributed 42 deaths, a state wise breakdown followed. In West Virginia, Dunbar ballots reflect a GOP shift under Salisbury as Grafton, Weirton, and others prepare for biennial elections and a city manager form takes effect.
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Pope warns of last chance for peace in 1947
Vatican City June 2 Pope Pius XII warned major powers that the remaining months of 1947 may be their last opportunity to chart enduring peace. He said the world failed to heal war wounds and urged rulers not to miss this chance while noting fruitless conferences and delayed discussions threaten global order. He spoke during a 30 minute address broadcast from the papal train on St Eugene day as Cardinals listened.
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Senate Extends Rent Controls to Feb 29 1948
After a heated debate the Senate approved extending rent controls to February 29 while allowing landlords up to 15 percent rent increases if tenants agree. The House had a similar measure. Debate centered on preserving controls versus decontrolling five percent monthly in 600 areas. Debate touched on building materials, housing, veterans’ priority, and federal timber access roads.
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Taft and Hartley Say Labor Bill Will Become Law
In Washington on June 2 Senator Taft and Representative Hartley declared there is no doubt the labor bill will become law this week. They cautioned it may be signed by President Truman or require an override, and praised its aim to restore industrial peace by strengthening collective bargaining while preserving freedom for contracts.
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British Delegation May Visit the United States
A British delegation plans a forthcoming visit to the United States. The piece notes anticipation and suggests possible reaction when Wallace is identified as holding office locally. Author Stan Arnold cites timing and significance in this historical column from 1387.
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