Senate Debates Teen Draft Exemption and Pay Increases
The Senate paused final action on a draft pay rise bill to consider a substitute extending selective service authority to May 25, 1947 while suspending inductions. The plan would raise private pay to 75 and sergeants to 100 monthly, with lower boosts for other ranks, and exempt fathers and those with long service from induction.
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Selective Service Authority
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R-S.d
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D-S.c
Recese
LaFollette
Wis
Johnson
House
R-Sd
Bail
R-Mion
Hart
R-Conn
Thomas
Sread
Chamber
Sen. Gurney
All Coast Guard Discharges Halted Amid Strike Fears
Washington reports show Coast Guard discharges suspended to conserve manpower for a potential maritime strike on June 15. Officials note progress in conciliation with the CIO National Maritime Union which has shifted from its 40 hour week demand. Negotiations resume tomorrow at 11:30 AM EST as operators resist major changes to the 56 hour at-sea week.
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Coast Guard
U.S
Edgar L. Warren
CIO National Maritime Union
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Euro
T ‘Atren
Aipeey
Fie Ae
Pmo
A Department
Easn
OPA Studies Coal Price Hike to 185 Cents a Ton
An OPA official said the wartime coal price raise under review would set the average at 185 cents per ton based on six day mining costs. Officials plan six day operations, seek contracts with operators, and complete price conferences with bituminous districts this week. A survey of sanitation in coal camps was started by Krug and Lewis, while the Mine Bureau works on a new safety code due by mid June.
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OPA
Office of
Eeconomic Stabilization
Dons L. Lewis
Gay
Fromsea
Krug and Lewis
Adm
Joel T. Boone
Naval
White House
Floyd County
Bureau of Mines
Quiles Quotation on Preparations for Mum’s Party
Robert Quilies notes a humorous three day cycle for a mother’s party. He recalls one day to get ready another to host and a final day to recover, stressing the effort and rest required after hosting.
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Jped
Bevin Declares Russian Democracy Obstacle to Peace
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told Parliament that lasting peace in Europe depends on Russia freely entering the European settlement. He criticized Soviet ideas that democracy rests only in Russia and urged the U.S. to pursue a four-power pact to ensure German demilitarization. Bevin urged Russia to adopt the plan as a path to trust and urged continued Anglo American effort despite Soviet rebuffs.
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London
Ernest Bevin
Europe
Russia
V. MM. Molotov
United States
Britain
Molotov
Paris
Germany
Byrd Says Truman Veto Likely On Case Bill
Senator Byrd says rumors place a Truman veto on the Case bill, calling it nearly a tragedy. Prospects delay House action as party leaders seek political headway while a temporary measure would grant the president power to seize essential industries during strikes.
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Truman
Washington
San
D.-Va
House
Trumans
Senate
Remiter Sala Baal
Big Sandy Plan Ousted by House
The House rejected the Big Sandy navigation project spanning Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia by a 88 to 52 vote. Rep. Dondero led an amendment to remove the 82.2 million dollar program from rivers and harbors legislation, while supporters argued it would boost coal and timber regions. Several West Virginia representatives opposed the plan during hearings.
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House
Big Sandy
Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia
Dondero
Rmich
May
D-Ky
Norfolk & Western
Chesapeake & Ohio
Big Sandy Valley
Robertson
D-Va
Randolph
Val
Flannagan
Bailey
D-W
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Tay
Levisa
Chambers of Commerce
Midwest
Gasperi Party Leads in Italian Electon Vote Count
Rome reports a two thirds tally shows Alcide De Gasperi's Christian Democrats leading with about 5.8 million votes for the constituent assembly from 16.65 million counted in 25,000 of 46,000 districts. The monarchy republic referendum favors a republic by more than two to one per interim interior ministry figures.
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Rome
Italy
Constituent Assembly
Alcide de Gasperi
Christian Democrats
Millers Predict Bread Shortage To Ease In Weeks
CHICAGO June 4 The Millers National Federation said the worst bread shortage may ease in two to three weeks as the winter crop yields rise in Texas and Oklahoma and a plan to use foreign relief wheat is drafted. They warn 80 to 90 percent of flour mills could shut without wheat, with production unlikely to boost soon due to government red tape and lag in distributing grain to mills and bakers.
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Chicago
Millers National Federation
Texas
Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture
Herman Steen
Steen
Publisher Heads New World Bank
Washington June 6. Eugene Meyer editor of the Washington Post was elected head of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development under the Bretton Woods framework. Meyer will resign as editor but retain ownership of the Post. He told the executive directors he would begin duties within days and cited food famine and the need for industrial products as global priorities. The bank aims to finance reconstruction and development worldwide.
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Washington
Insi
Eugene Meyer
Washington Publihene
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Bretton Woods
Meyer
Washington Post
International Bank
United States
Mpost
Nanking
INS
Gen
Capi George CG. Marshall
China
Anewalane
Chiang Kalshel
Manchuria
North China
Marshall
Chau En-Lai
Calang
Gen. Chou
United States Halts Long Term Azores Military Use Deal
Washington reports show the United States will not secure a long term military base agreement in the Azores in Portugal. The arrangement allows use for three months with potential extension, significantly short of American aims for a long term security pact. Diplomats note the decision limits strategic control of North Atlantic access and reflects broader postwar negotiation constraints.
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Washington
United States
Portugal
Azores
Shire Byrnes
Lisbon
Unitave
North Atlantic
U S Turns Back Azores Air Base to Portugal
United States announced it would not seek a permanent Azores base after World War II, though civil air operations have begun as military use is reduced. Byrnes stated the US spent about $10 million developing Santa Maria island while Portugal may convert fields to peacetime use.
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United States
Byrnes
Axores
Santa Maria Island
Terveira
State Department
Postugal
Azores
Officids
Truman to Decide Form of Military Unification
President Truman met with War and Navy leaders to resolve differences over unification. White House secretary Ross said the 90 minute session was constructive and that the president will render a decision on the form of unification after considering their advisement.
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Army
Navy
White House
Charles G. Ross
War and Navy
Ross
Wer
Patterson
Forrester Wuld
Jesse Jones Opposes British Loan Proposal
H Joes, ex commerce secretary and Houston Chronicle publisher, argues the proposed 3.75 billion loan to Britain is unfair to Americans and improperly negotiated. He urges stricter terms, coral collateral, and insistence on a safer loan structure before congressional approval.
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Jones
Houston
Tex
Houston Chronicle
Alexander Elected New Mayor of Nitra
W. W. Alexander was elected mayor in a party uneven race with three candidates. The vote totals show Alexander 318, Lloyd M. Chapman 220, Fred R. Hill 199, Grace Lewis reelected recorder. City council results list Hugh A. Draper 44, Jerome Collins 423, L. O. Gea CC, Barry B. Marshall 147, others small.
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W. W. Alexander
Nitra
Alexander
Spain Endorsed For U N Spot If Franco Quits
New York June 4 12 The United Nations sub committee urged that Franco Spain be considered for membership if Generalissimo Francisco Franco were removed The panel stressed that excluding Franco Spain weakens UN security and hampers control of atomic energy and arms The report noted Spain’s geographical importance and urged action by the General Assembly Dr Herbert V Evatt chaired the sub committee and said no evidence supported German sensei claims
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New York
Spain
United Nations
U. N
United N
Francisco Branco
General Assembly
Security Council
Herbert V. Evatt
Council
Seien
Progress in coal talks hints at early break
NEW YORK June 4 A possible early break in the anthracite strike deadlock emerged as negotiators reported definite progress in today’s talks. The United Mine Workers delegation led by John L. Lewis adjourned after a two hour session. Both sides plan to reconvene tomorrow after wage scale committees confer to clarify several points about UMW raise demands.
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United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Esusl
John Boylan
Erence
Boylan
UMW
Derby Car Models Display Tonight at South Charleston Center
Two model soap box derby racing cars will be on display Thursday and Friday at the South Charleston recreation center as part of a Carbide Hobby Show. Designed by HB M Higginbotham, director of the All West Virginia Soap Box Mercy, the derby is co sponsored by The Gazette and Chevrolet dealers McMillion Motors Inc Charleston Rhodes Walker Chevrolet Co South Charleston. Open to boys 16 and under, entry forms available at dealers’ showrooms.
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South Charleston Recreation Center
HB. M. Higginbotham
Future of OPA Faces Uncertain Path in Senate Probe
Washington June 4 The future form of OPA grows more uncertain as the Senate banking committee advances a bill to extend the agency beyond June 34. An 8 to 8 tie blocked a Taft amendment aimed at blocking ceilings not reflecting base period costs. The Wolcott provision allowing cost plus a fair profit remains in dispute amid committee divisions.
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OPA
Senate Banking Committee
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Wagner
D-Ny
House
Wolcott
Increased Rates For WU Approved By Federal Commission
The Federal Communications Commission approved a 19 percent rate increase for Western Union for one year covering full rate, day letter, night letter, serial and press messages. The agency requires revised schedules and three days' notice before the change takes effect and ordered a full investigation into Western Union's rate structure and service classes.
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Washington
Federal Communications Comission
Western Union
Commission
Folsom Leads Alabama in Democratic Governor Runoff
First returns from five states show James E. Folsom with an early lead in Alabama's Democratic gubernatorial runoff. The veteran, backed by CIO-PAC, leads Lt. Gov. Handy Ellison and other contenders as results trickle in from 28 of 849 precincts in New Mexico and California races also reported.
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Bi Jim" Folsom
Westerly Union
Cio-Pac
Alabama
Luther Pat
Tvick
Laurie C. Battle
New Mexico
California
New Jersey
South Dakota
Haver
Dennis Chavez
John J. Dempsey
U. S
Major Fire Sweeps Forest in Arizona
Aviz June 4 large forest fire roared through Coconining National Forest in Arizona driven by southwest winds. Firefighters numbered over 500 fought to contain spread as the blaze covered hundreds of acres two miles by three quarters of a mile in a rough pattern near Flagstaff.
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Coconing National Forest
Ed Ward
Hits
Forest Service
U. N. High
Sian_ Arnold Lynde
Gazette
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