House Group Moves to Press Russia on Pledges
The House foreign affairs committee plans hearings on a resolution demanding that Russia honor wartime pledges and pursue a firm U.S. policy. Led by Rep Colmer, the measure targets Soviet actions in Eastern Europe after the Hungarian coup, seeking to end lend lease aid to governments failing to meet U.S. commitments.
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Europe
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Russia
Rep
Colmer
D-Miss
Hungary
Ian Hoe Ok
Marshall
Commerce Harriman
Moscow
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Herb Hoover
Congress
United States
Camer
Aren Ny
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Plesee
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Rent Bill Nears Final Draft For 15 Percent Hike
Senators McCarthy and Sparkman forecast the conference committee will finish the rent measure by Wednesday. They expect President Truman to sign once approved by both chambers, barring a veto. The bill would allow rent increases up to 15 percent under a lease through a set period, with mixed views from supporters on specific provisions.
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Truman
McCarthy
R-Wis
Sparkman
Senate House Conference Committee
Menbera
Senate House
Poles Report Jailing Anti Communist Regime Foes
London desk reports that Polnad’s security ministry announced arrests of several alleged terrorists linked to the freedom and independence movement led by Gen Wladyslaw Anders. The move follows a leftist coup in Hungary and sparks U S and U K calls for explanations from Bulgaria over the Petkov case as tensions rise in Sofia.
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Sofia
Hungar
Georgi Dimitrov
Nikola Petkov
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Petkov
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Freedom and
Byt
Wladyslaw Anders
Poland
United States
Sipromatic
Georgia Dimitrov
Sikola Petkov
Reds May End Atom Deadlock
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko asked for a full U.N. Atomic Energy Commission meeting the first in nearly three months to hear new substantive proposals. Officials suggested Russia may clarify its position on inspections as Washington and London push for broader international controls amid debates on a global police force and Palestine commission plans.
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Holy Land
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Australia
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Prisoner Dies After Suicide Attempt in Norwalk Jail
A federal inmate identified as William Bukove, 37, attempted death by self harm at Norwalk County Jail by slashing his throat with a razor blade. He later ripped out stitches, died from blood loss at Memorial Hospital. He was jailed on motor car theft charges.
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Jesse Mellett
William Bukove
Memorial Hospital
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Kilgore Flags Farben Indictments as Economic War Danger
Senator Kilgore says prewar defense of the Farben cartel shows some Americans seek to rebuild the group despite endangering national safety. He cites indictments against 241 Farben officials as substantiating charges from a Senate subcommittee on wartime economic warfare.
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Germany
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Senate
New Union Replaces Telephone Federation
The National Federation of Telephone Workers, an 18 year old group that led a recent telephone strike, dissolved today. A new national union, the Communications Workers of America, will begin and hold its first convention tomorrow in Miami. About 200 delegates are in town, with several unions undecided on joining. CWA membership totals are uncertain pending CIO organizing efforts and the PWOC.
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Seach
Fla
National Federation of Telephone Workers
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CWA
CIO
Telephone Workers Organizing Committee
PWOC
Officials quit Mukden as Communist threat grows
Reports say Chinese government officials and families fled Mukden by plane amid fear of a Communist assault while counterattacks north of the city push 43 miles toward Changchun. Antung reportedly withdrawn in a strategic retreat as UNRRA plans to move out.
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Mukden
Antung
Changchun
Manchuria
Peiping
UNRRA
Hsin Min Pao
Kwantung Peninsula
Associated Press
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Nanking
Mukden-Changchun
Navy ready to transfer 121 ships to Latin nations
The Navy says it can hand over four cruisers plus 117 smaller vessels to Latin American countries if Congress approves President Truman's standardization plan. Brazil Chile Peru would receive two light cruisers and one each, with 37 wartime ships valued at millions and other noncombat craft.
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Congress
Truman
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Canada
United States
New World
Taft Opposes Arming of South American Nations
Senator Robert Taft told a conference in Atlantic City he favors no nationalization of medicine and opposes U S military aid to South American nations arguing it would undermine the good neighbor policy. He said no bi partisan policy exists toward South America and he has not decided on a presidential bid.
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Robert Taft
Ohio
Duit
Gol. R. B. Creager
National Republican
Latin America
Taft
South America
China
Orient
Arthur H. Vandenberg
R - Mich
Europe
United Nations
Byrd accuses federal bureaus of pressuring Congress over cuts
Senator Byrd charges government agencies use a violent pressure campaign to stop spending reductions. He blames President Truman for fueling the drive and cites radio use franking and large payroll dismissals as tactics to sway lawmakers.
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Byrd
D-Va
Truman
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Kansas City
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Interior and Agriculture Departments
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Corden
CR Ore
VA Medical Director criticizes 10 percent of physicians
Dr. Paul R. Hawley, medical director for the Veterans Administration, warns that a small minority of physicians act greedily and harm the profession. He laments organized medicine failing to police bad doctors, noting potential government overreach if self regulation fails. He cites VA payments to private practitioners totaling about 32 million dollars yearly and says most VA-state medical agreements work, though some areas show tension.
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Tor
Veterans ‘Administration
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Halleck Urges President To Sign Labor and Tax Bills
Rep. Halleck of Indiana, House Republican leader, urged President Truman to sign labor and tax bills, arguing they form a three part program to lower living costs, reduce government and war-time tax burden, and settle labor management disputes. He warned vetoes could be overridden but noted Democrats must cooperate. Landis of the labor committee echoed the call, citing threats of coal and shipping strikes.
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Indiana
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Ind
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Landis
Walter Morrow
American Retail Federation
Taxpayers await Truman action on tax cut deadline
Several million taxpayers face an immediate stake in President Truman’s potential tax cut. Their payment deadline aligns with his action deadline at midnight June 16, or June 15 if Sunday, affecting non-salaried workers and professionals earning over $5,000 a year. If the measure fails, their June payment is due.
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Truman
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National Airport
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Rail Strikers Urge Parley in France as Bus Service Expands
French union leaders pressed Prime Minister Ramadier to reopen negotiations to end a three day old rail strike. The government mobilized extra buses and private cars, with army drivers, and expanded long distance bus service and air flights. Communist leader Duclos branded Ramadier stubborn. strike affected travel nationwide as improvised transport drew crowds at the Esplanade des Invalides.
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Transportation Ministry
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Ramadier
National Railroad Workers ‘Federation
Esplanade Des [Nvalides
Seine River
Napoleon
Tamb
Kates Mach
Mach
Wallace Backed Candidate Loses in Washington Race
In Washington state third district, Republican Russell V. Mack defeats former U S representative Charles Savage by about 1 500 votes. Mack carries 33 449 to Savage 49 939 as absentee ballots may shift results in nine counties. Wallace campaigned for Savage but Mack frames the win as backing Truman bi partisan policy.
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Wash
Henry A. Wallace
Washington State
Russell V. Mack
U. S
Charles Savage
Mack
Savage
Fred Norman
Stanley Switter
E. J. Lincke
Diang Jean Brand
W Weeks
Rose M Morton
Reom 407
Switter
Massillon
Leo Brand
Harry F. Morton
Diane Jean
Brands
Rose Mary
Mortons
Wartime Offenders Freed From Military Prisons
The War Department clemency board reports that about 69 percent of 34 766 wartime prisoners held in October 1945 have been released and many others are on home paroles. The panel says amnesty was not granted to protect a fair outcome for service members.
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War Department
Army
Owen J. Rebscks
Supreme Court
Clemency Board
Unitersecretary of
Kenneth C. Hayan
Towns Inundated By Surging River Storms Tornadoes Claim 18 Lives
Floods from the Mississippi and Des Moines rivers hit Ottumwa Canton and Canton in Missouri, with towns submerged and hundreds homeless. Levees failed along the river from Des Moines to St Louis, rail lines closed, and rescue operations reported rising death tolls as waters inundated farmland and streets.
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Ottumwa
Louisiana
Herschel Loveless
St. Louis
Alexandria
Wayland
Canton
Culver- Biacham College
Quincy
Here
St Louisa
Clarksville
St.Louis
Burlington
Associated Press
George Faclk
Keokuk
Hanni
Col
Highways Blocked By Flash Floods In Ka nawha Valley
Torrential rains caused flash floods across Ka nawha Valley cutting Rt 35 and Rt 60, flooding Richard son’s greenhouse near WENA tower and isolating C. W. Stuart home. Water depths reached three to four feet, with damage to a chicken house and washed out bridges along Roxslana Road. No lives were endangered.
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Thhree
Rt 35
Richardson
WENA
Rt 60
C. W. Stuart
Lake Washington
Cara
Elizabeth Johnson
Stuart
Roxslana Rd
Manville to Sell Home Tied to Wives Mystery
A fragment suggests Tommy Manville plans to sell a house linked to his multiple marriages and social scandals. The report hints at a sensational backstory involving a wife’s elect status and a fraught family dynamic.
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