Senate Leader McFarland Eyes Slow Pace to Achieve July Adjournment
Washington June 8 Senate Democratic Leader McFarland said he may slow floor debate this week to meet a planned July 4 adjournment. The article notes delays in moving 1953 money bills, with four of eleven passed, and major issues remaining on defense, State Justice funding, and an abroad aid package. If steel disputes settle, quick passage of the foreign aid and defense controls bills could occur, shaping the adjournment timeline.
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Washington
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McFarland
Arizona
Senate Appropriations Committee
Appropriations Committee
House
White House
State, Commerce and Justice Departments
Truman
Police Nab Three In Store Burglary Case
State police said three young men were arrested for breaking and entering at a Kimberly store Friday. Officers recovered most of the watches and jewelry taken, and identified the suspects as James D Robbitt 19 Elk Ridge James F Chadwick 19 and Chadwick 17. A hearing was set for Monday before a Montgomery justice of the peace.
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Carboneras
Callaghan
A. K. Price
Kimberly
R. Callaghan
Ynorning
James D
T Robbitt
Elk Ridge
James F
Chadwieck
Chadwick
Justice of the Peace
Absent Senators May Help Truman Postmaster Plan
Washington June 14 Senate foes of President Truman plan to abolish congressional control of postmaster appointments fear absenteeism may derail a crucial floor vote. The Government Operations Committee will vote on the reorganization next Tuesday as absences mount amid election campaigns. If not acted by June 20 the plan becomes law, shifting appointment power to the postmaster general via civil service rules, ending direct presidential Senate confirmations.
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Truman
Congress
Civil Service
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Seven Die In Peruvian Fire At Fireworks Plant
A careless visitor lit a newly made firecracker at a small fireworks plant in Lima causing a blaze that killed seven people including a father and six of his children. The visitor fled the scene and was arrested at dawn today.
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Lima
Peru
Women Mistake Church Meeting For Dog Show
Two Charleston women mistook a Presbyterian church communion service in Charleston for a dog show. Hunter B. Blakely, secretary, and Dr Joseph J. Murray, pastor, were approached at the door as they entered Municipal Auditorium. Earlier, Blakely was mistaken for a prison warden at a church assembly.
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Hunter B. Blakely
Division of Higher Education
Board of Christian Education
Richmond
Joseph J. Murray
Lexington
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
U. S
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Church
Philippines arranged to import 42000 tons Siamese rice
Manila reports the Philippines have arranged to import 42000 tons of Siamese rice to ease an estimated 150000 ton shortage for the year. The move aims to bolster supplies amid rising demand and limited domestic production.
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Philippines
Manila
Rhee Proposes Compromise on Next President Election
In Pusan on June 3 President Syngman Rhee proposed a compromise with South Korea's National Assembly over choosing the next president. Under pressure from the United States and the UN, Rhee signaled a possible Assembly election by June 23 as provided in the Constitution if it would approve his amendment for popular election.
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Korea
Syngman Rhee
South Korean
National Assembly
Rhee
United States
United Nations
Assembly
Compromise Plan Shapes Korea's Presidential Choice
The release states Rhee reiterates his March 6 stance that the Assembly may vote for the next President only after passing the constitutional amendment by the will of the people. Observers split over whether the Assembly pick could end his bid, while a popular vote might reelect him. Government sources mention Premier Chang Taik Sang and others.
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Rhee
Chang Taik Sang
Assemblymen Negotiate Compromise With Pro and Anti Rhee Groups
More than forty middle of the road assemblymen held talks on a compromise with two pro Rhee lawmakers and anti Rhee forces, aiming to resolve deep political divisions.
Denver Sign Tech Deters Rock and Bullet Hazards
A Denver plastics firm developed highway signs using a large synthetic rubber content to form rock drawing youngsters and roadside marksmen. The new signs deflect rocks and bullets make only tiny holes.
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