Vandenberg Warns Against Reducing Army Strength
Senate debates extending wartime draft as Vandenberg urges maintaining manpower. He warns that lowering forces or failing to secure peace terms in Austria and Italy could raise Army strength needs. Gurney, Barkley, and Maybank back extension, hoping increased pay and volunteers fill gaps while debates continue.
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Vandenberg
Barkley
D-Ky
White House
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House
Gurney
Smith
R-Nj
Maybank
Edwin Johnson D ~ Cole
Johnson
Five States Hold Primaries Today in June Campaign
Five states held primaries today with focus on wartime Brig. Gen. George Olmsted’s bid to deny Gov. Robert Dylne a second term. The CIO-PAC backed contenders in some races while clarifying it did not solicit support. In Alabama the fight is between James E. Folsom and Lt. Gov. Ellis Landry for the Democratic nomination. New Mexico saw CIO-PAC bets on two minor contests and endorsement of both Chavez and opponent Gav. Other contests await turn to page 9.
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George Olmsted
Robert Dylne
Cio-Pac
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James E. Folsom
Ellis Landy
Handy
Folsom
New Mexico
Cla-Pac
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Gav
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J. Dempsey
U N May Veto Spanish Break Findings of Committee
New York June 3 The United Nations Security Council may face a veto from one of the five powers on a Franco Spain break as the council prepares to act next Thursday The sub committee unanimously urged the general assembly to call for a diplomatic break with Franco by the United Nations Russia Britain and the United States show mixed signals while France and China signaled approval Lange Polish delegate urged severing diplomatic ties with Franco and taking action to prevent threats to world peace
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Larbig
Security Council
United Nations
France
Spain
China
Britain
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Russia
Owever
Madrid
Franco
Theecurity Council
General Assembly
Franco Jf
Oscar Lange
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Tange
Court Grants Free Press Latitude in Virginia Jim Crow Ruling
Supreme Court decisions limit interference with press criticism of courts and state segregation. Justices uphold editorial cartoons and commentary as free speech while condemning disinformation, with Justice Reed noting that open discussion aids Americanism.
Memorial Hospital gifts rise as Kanawha unit reports total
The Kanawha hotel meeting of the Memorial Hospital campaign saw the building fund receive 7896 dollars and 50 cents in individual gifts. State Sen. Morison urged full campaign activity as Mrs. Caro Une Hill chaired. He noted Kanawha county population growth and discussed hospital charity patient trends. A memorial gift and a tribute to 29 crew members were announced, with Frankenberger Co. workforce contributing to the drive.
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Caro Une Hill
John C. Morison
Chamber of Commerce
Kanawha
Charleston
A. Handelsman
Mary
Gene Handelsman
Frankenberger and Co
Mills to Close As Wheat Relief Cuts Hit Bread Shortage
Washington June hearing on small business troubles cited diversion of wheat to relief, with 98 percent of U S flour mills expected to close by tomorrow. Agriculture Dept said loans of government wheat could keep mills at half June domestic supply, while bakeries warned of bankruptcies and bread shortages in the capital region.
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United States
Milers National Federation
Senate
Small Business Committee
T. J. McBreen
Isid
Anderson
Agriculture Department
Charles Bo McClosky
Washington Roval Confectioners and Bakers Linton
APL
Murray
D.mont
Senate Committee
McClorky
Lewis A. Spless
Raptes
Onte
Socialists Hold Strong Position in French Scene
Paris reports show the socialist party maintaining influence over France's provisional government despite losses in yesterday's elections. The Moderate Popular Republicans dispute the Communists as the largest party, but coalitions remain the only path to a majority in the Assembly.
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France
Popular Republican Movement
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MRF
Charles de Gaulle
Felix Gouin
Communists
Stettinius Ends Public Career
President Truman accepted Edward R. Stettinius Jr.'s resignation as U.S. representative to the United Nations citing his earnest insistence to be relieved. Stettinius, once leading executive at General Motors and the United States Steel Corporation, had risen to top government posts and helped shape U.S. foreign policy before stepping down.
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Edward Reilly Lynl- Anius
Truman
Stetinius
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United Nations
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Stellinius
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United States Senate
Virginia
Stettiniu Tiae
General Motors
United Ce
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Aimetica
United Nations Organisation
Tumi
House Passes GI Life Insurance Reform Bill
The House approved a bill to improve World War II era life insurance by extending retroactive coverage for certain veterans and increasing benefit amounts. Key provisions include allowing beneficiaries, designating any beneficiary, monthly payments of five dollars per thousand, and enhanced coverage for those disabled or killed in service. The measure moves to the Senate for action.
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Niltaut
Tal
Bevin Report to Outline British Postwar Policy Plan
London June 3 The Bevin report sets out a broad British policy for postwar Europe. Bevin will present a full foreign affairs statement in the Senate and House next, outlining aims on German governance and a federation of Germanic states, with emphasis on rationing, Soviet relations, and a conciliatory stance toward Moscow.
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Germany
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Vol4
Molotov Ace
Butaly
United States
Russia
Earthquake Toll Rises in Eastern Turkey Disaster
A seven second quake in eastern Turkey killed hundreds and left thousands homeless. The Interior ministry reported 290 known dead with warnings of higher tolls as Mus and Eraurum provinces suffered severe destruction.
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Interior Ministry
Turkey
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Lukan
al Varto
Italians Vote in Plebiscite Favoring Republic
Early returns from Milan show 76,394 voting for the republic and 33,709 for the monarchy. In Turin and other cities, Christian Democrats and Socialists lead among parties, with mixed results across districts. Officials expect no final tally before June 7 as nationwide counts continue.
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Legin
Senate backs March 31 1947 deadline for reconversion bill
Sen O Mahoney said Snyder and Small sought a one year extension beyond June 30 but the committee chose to end government ware time authority on June 30. The House had approved a March 31 1947 deadline. The bill ends seizure power over private property and repeals a provision granting free hostage status for armed forces members.
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O'Mahoney
D. Wyo
John W.snyder
John D. Small
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Senate
Inquiry Demands Audit of Maritime Agencies
Senate and House discuss a request for a comptroller general audit of the United States Maritime Commission and the War Shipping Administration. The measure cites $8,007,163,990.60 in improperly accounted funds and calls for board authority and a $50,000 expense allotment to begin June 29, 1942. Speaker Aiken, Wigglesworth, and others argue negligence and waste in agency handling under President Truman.
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House
Sen. Aiken
Rep
Wigglesworth
R.- Mass
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Aiken
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Maritime Commissions
Emn Mussion
Army Jet Plane Smashes Record at Wright Field
Lt Henry Johnson of Wright Field piloted a PHO fighter on a Dayton to St Louis round trip in 1 hour 20 minutes for a new 1000 kilometer speed record of 462 mph, surpassing the previous mark by 29 mph. A B 28 bomber circled Wright Field, noting the nearby 3000 kilometer B 29 record set less than a month earlier.
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Henry Johnsen
Wright Field
St. Mo
John L Lewis Joins Anthracite Meeting in Silence
John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers joined operators in a silent stance during resumption talks on June 3. A tense session explored contract demands with no conclusions. Lewis and the Anthracite Association board issued a brief statement: talks will continue tomorrow at 2 PM EDT.
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United Mine Workers
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Louis. Mo
James Soggiari
M. Little
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Ex Navy Men Sought To Pilot Ships Under Strike Threat
Washington June 3 The Navy called for volunteers among inactive personnel to man ships if the CIO maritime strike proceeds. Deck radio and engineering skills are prioritized. Volunteers would serve on standby and not be recalled until directed. Navy and labor negotiators reported new proposals as wage and hour talks continued.
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Accura
Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal
CIO
Truman
Army
Coast Guard
CIO National Maritime Union
Labor ‘Department
Edgar L. Warren
U. S. Conciliation Service
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CIO Stamen
Fromm
Opersj
National Maritime Union
CI_ CIO maritime
Americcan Federation of Labor
AFL
Willian Green
Committee For Maritime Unity
CMU
Defeat of Strike Control Is Urged By Union Chiefs
Labor union spokesmen told three groups of congressmen that President Truman s Emergency Strike Centrel Bill must be defeated or organized labor will be destroyed. They condemned the House measure and the Senate version, and criticized the Case Labor Disputes Act awaiting action. AFL and labor leaders warned the proposals threaten workers rights and could unleash government support for private industry against unions.
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Senate
Labor Disputes SC
Congress
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Rep
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D-Wash
Lewis Hines
American Federation of Labor Legislative
AFL
William Green
Lamb
Navy officer testifies Roth a fellow traveler in espionage case
In Washington a Navy officer testified that former Naval intelligence officer Andrew Roth suspected of possessing secret papers was regarded as a fellow traveler. Capt Whitfield said the Navy accepted Roths commission reluctantly since the U S and Soviet Union were allies and Roth had knowledge of Chinese. Also fined were Philip Tufte and Emmanuel Sigurdsen. others not indicted.
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Navy
Andrew Roth
Naval Intelligence
Z. W. Whitfield
House
Ti. Roth
Whitfield
United Sites
Russia
Roth
Oth
Philip JL Tufte
Amerasis Sazing
Emmanuel Sigurdsen
State Department
Death of Kalinin Heralds Soviet Leadership Change
Former Soviet Union president Kalinin died at 70 after illness, Moscow radio reports. Baton Rouge, June 3. Gov Jimmie Davis appoints a temporary successor as Kalinin’s reprieve and pending appeals unfold amid Soviet leadership shifts.
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London
Ion Cichaet
Soviet Union
Moscow
Baton Rouge
Alinin
Jimmie Davis
the Supreme der
Willie
OFA
Niknlai M. Shvyernik
Prancig
All-Union
U. S. Supreme Court
State Sur Soviet Trade Council
Kalinin Repreme
Jeourk
Coal Industry Revived As Mines Return To Production
The Associated Press reports fuel-starved industry began reviving as bituminous coal flows resume from mines to rail cars to plants at normal rates for the first time since March. About 400,000 soft coal miners returned to work, boosting output toward pre-strike levels. In Pittsburgh, steel plants show immediate effects with operating rates rising to 35 percent from eight. Layoffs ease as other industries recall workers and rescind layoff orders. No. 1 West Virginia led with nearly all miners back. Pennsylvania saw few idle workers as flood repairs limited strip operations. Sold Fuels Administration downplayed the impact of miners affected.
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Industres
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Pennsylvania
Sold Fuels Administration
Jingling the News Budding Buzz in Opposition Speak
A garbled OCR style item notes voices named Bobby Socks and Robert Taft in a political rebound. The pull quotes hint at political chatter amid a wartime or campaign mood with scattered names like Stan Arneh Wepsright and Thm Gaxetloy, but details remain unclear.
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