Board to Probe Shipping Dispute Under Taft-Hartley Act
President Truman created a fact finding board under the Taft-Hartley act to resolve a looming shipping dispute that could trigger nationwide strikes or lockouts. The six unions threaten action June 15 over wages and hiring halls. about 150,000 seamen and longshoremen on coasts and the Great Lakes would be affected.
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Paraguay in turmoil as army officer leads regimental revolt
An Argentine or Paraguayan conflict report notes an army commander in Asuncion who lost an arm in a police station attack and now commands a regiment. Several naval officers formerly loyal to Morinigo signed a power document led by Col Carlos Montanaro. President-elect Gonzalez, former finance minister, was chosen amid a February election limited to the Colorado party, stirring factions among Dissident Colorado, Liberals, Febreristas and outlawed Communists planning a revolution to block his presidency.
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Senate debates draft bill and civil rights amendments
The Senate plans early passage of a wartime draft bill while Southern senators push for amendments to create segregated service units. Senator Langer vows seven civil rights amendments, risking a filibuster. House hearings continue on timing for floor action, with both chambers to reconcile bills before presidential action.
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Induction Law Expands Training and Exemption Rules
The measure sets a one year training option with possible exemption for most veterans and outlines government power to seize plants and industries not meeting armed services orders. Defense Secretary Forrestal calls the bill excellent.
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Dikes Propped Continues Flood Crests Strain Portland Area
Army engineers warn of a continued flood with 10 days more expected as the Columbia River remains near 294 feet and then crest at about 20.3. The Vanport disaster leaves 50 000 homeless, ruins highways and crops, and costs tens of millions. Salvage crews search Vanport, while Red Cross and Portland Housing Authority plan temporary housing for 18 700 homeless residents.
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ERP Hearings Warn of Great Commodity Market Crash
Three witnesses testified that cutting the European Recovery Program could trigger a severe fall in world commodity markets. Recordings released show Rep. Cannon and Norris E. Dodd warning of potential crises, with Commerce Department estimates on exports for steel, farm machinery, and lumber outlining shifts from 1947 to 1948–49 and total export values.
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Wallace Defies Mundt Nixon Bill at Rally Threats
Wallace pledges defiance if the Mundt Nixon bill passes. He warns threats of ten years imprisonment will not deter the new party from pursuing peace. Wallace plans to depart for New York tomorrow for related events.
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Spotlight beams with "my initials" in radio coverage
Thayer testifies that every U S lynching is broadcast to Russia to keep news in perspective. He cites Moscow radio’s need for coverage to prevent distorted views of life in the United States. The discussion notes there are approximately
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Lake Placid Girls
A Senate committee read discussed feminine costumes at Lake Placid in a winter resort. A narrator on a Voice script quipped about Lake Placid girls and their appearance, remarking on fur and skins in a controverted line.
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NBC fires writer over Lake Placid broadcast script
Rene Borgia a Venezuelan script writer for NBC was fired for a Lake Placid program that criticized New England as hypocritical and referenced Pavacon. Stanley P Richardson NBC international chief said he supervised the programs but relied on Borgia and his supervisor. NEC officials said they did not check in advance, assuming State Department oversight. William Rodgers counsel for the 【text ends】
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Senate committee targets objectionable government broadcasts
A Senate committee notes dual responsibility for media oversight, stating Congress has charged the State Department with duties. Hearings proceed to curb programs deemed objectionable broadcast under government auspices.
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