Congress Leaders Plan Early Windup of 82d Session
Washington June 29 Leaders plan an early windup of the 82nd Congress with a possible July 4 session to clear the docket before the party conventions. McFarland and Rayburn expect to finish appropriations and must measures by Friday, keeping tidelands veto in place unless a special session is called. Senate votes on defense and foreign aid are anticipated as the administration edges toward a watered down price and rent control extension, with Truman expected to sign amid criticism of Congress.
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Air Force starts shipping clothes overseas in cans
The Air Material Command announced test shipments of 194 quart canisters at Wright Patterson AFB Ohio packing 15 gallon drums with 148 varieties of uniforms underwear and shoes for overseas transport. They may be used for U S shipments later if practical. The metal cans protect against weather climate insects and theft and can be reused.
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Air Material Command
United States
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Air Force
Planes Draw Fire at Yalu in Korean War raids
Lt Gen Glenn Q Barcus says anti aircraft fire from Manchuria hit U N planes near the Yalu while bombs targeted the Suiho power plant. No planes were lost but cross border strikes were avoided. 13 North Korean hydroelectric plants were demolished in raids on Suiho Changjin Fuls en and Kyoen.
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Kyoen
Heat wave and tragedy amid Charleston weather record chase
Charleston sweltered as temperatures neared a yearly high, hitting 97.2 before showers. Emilia Scaramazza died of heat prostration at St. Francis Hospital, while Louisville outfielder Tom Umphlett fainted in a game and an umpire miss-ed the second match due to heat. Meteorologist Walter Wolfe predicted the new high would be set as 98 was expected today.
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Finnish Girl Crowned Miss Universe in Long Beach
Armi Helena Kuusela of Finland, 18, won the Miss Universe title after a four hour pageant defeating 28 contestants. She will be crowned in a coronation ball and plans to travel to Helsinki this week. Miss Hawaii Elsa Edsman placed second and Miss Greece Daisy Mavaki third. other finalists included Miss Hong Kong Judy Dan and Miss Germany Renate Hoy.
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Hong Kong
Telephone Strike Looms in State
Representatives of local CWA units rejected wage increase proposals by Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. and authorized a strike vote if no satisfactory settlement is reached. Negotiations began May 28 and progress has been limited. C&P offers range from 2 to 4.50 dollars weekly for West Virginia workers, with higher boosts seen at other Bell System companies.
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Charleston
Allies Repel Major Assault on Baldy Hill in Korea
Allied infantry halted a Chinese assault on Baldy Hill on the Western Korean Front, with tanks and artillery backing. An officer said about 200 Chinese were killed and 450 wounded as night rain hindered casualty estimates. a second pre-dawn attack on a nearby hill was driven back, while 40 US B26s conducted close air support against frontline positions.
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Senate Probe Charges Graft In D C Police Under Barrett
A Senate crime subcommittee report accuses District of Columbia police chief Barrett and several top officers of graft and taking sums from gambling and narcotics influence networks. The panel calls Barrett a private army chief who harassed enemies and aided friends during his tenure.
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U. A
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District of Columbia
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District of Columbus
John Russell Young
Murray says industry ready to sign steel contract
CIO United Steelworkers president Philip Murray told 4000 at a Youngstown rally that nearly all small firms and several large ones are ready to sign a contract ending the strike. He accused the Big Six U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Jones and Laughlin and L Inland of using pressure against smaller producers. Murray outlined meetings with small producers in Pittsburgh and other cities and cited recent settlements, including Pittsburgh Steel, affecting about 25 000 workers and roughly 15 percent of normal steel output.
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Philip Murray
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Carpenter Climbs Cologne Cathedral Spire
An 18 year old carpenter climbed the 512 foot Cologne Cathedral spire and performed acrobatic stunts for four hours while police and fire crews attempted to descend him. He surrendered voluntarily and was charged with public nuisance.
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Germany
World fasting fakirs to stage hunger derby in Buenos Aires
The first world tournament of fasting fakirs is planned for next month in Buenos Aires. So far two entrants, Fakir Ninka Funk who holds a 57 day fast world record and Yaguel Leon who claims never fasting 57 days, will compete in a non eating contest sealed in glass at an aid show.
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Aires
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Yaguel Leon
Buenos Aires
United States cites vast slave labor in Soviet system at U.N.
The United States delivered a three foot high stack of documents to a U.N. committee alleging widespread slave labor under the red flag in the Soviet Union. Walter Kotschnig called the evidence shocking and said U.S. figures estimate Soviet slave labor at about 25 million, with more data on China to come. The panel will issue a report after its Geneva session in October.
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Egyptian Premier Hilaly resigns amid Suez dispute crisis
Egyptian Premier Ahmed Naguib Hilaly Pasha resigns amid turmoil over the Suez Canal issue. Hussein Sirry Pasha appointed to replace him by King Farouk. report cites failure to secure Britain accord and internal opposition.
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Desperate Charleston Man Seeks Cash By Eye Sale
A 42 year old Charleston man told The Gazette he is ready to sell an eye as a last resort to raise money for his family. He says his wife left with their six children and filed for divorce, and he cannot see them. With about 140 monthly support demanded by a judge and debts near 1500, he says he will consider any offer to secure his family’s future. He asked to be identified only by interested parties.
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the Gazette
Virginia
Slaying near Montgomery shocks Fayette witnesses
State police report a 25 year old coal miner Earl Jackson Buckner was stabbed to death after a man described only as a Negro flagged his station wagon near Eagle, Montgomery, sending Buckner 17 miles to Kincaid before he died. Witnesses could not describe the attacker.
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Wind and Rainstorms Cause $500000 Damage in Norwalk
A roaring wind and heavy rain swept Norwalk Ohio for about an hour toppling trees blocking traffic and cutting power. Police estimate total damage near $500,000 though no injuries were reported. The storm moved from the northwest along a 12 mile path to the city.
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Ohio City
Frank Kremer
Taft Predicts He Will Carry 30 of States
Texas GOP fight over delegate elections intensifies as 22 contests are filed with Eisenhower supporters challenging the Miners Wells convention results. Taft forecasts winning 31 states and the presidency by five million votes, while Dewey backs Eisenhower’s bid and calls for unity. Russell emphasizes experience as he campaigns.
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Republican Organization of Texas
Texas
Taft
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Froman
Truman
Dewey
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Russell Crtes
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Two GOP Governors See Fall Trouble for Ike Nomination
Governors Kohler of Wisconsin and Driscoll of New Jersey said the Republican path to the White House looks uphill regardless of the nominee. At a joint briefing before the Governors Conference, they joined other leaders in predicting a tough election while Eisenhower supporters push for victory. Dan Thornton of Colorado forecast the nomination on the third ballot in Chicago. Allan Shivers of Texas teased a November fishing trip if Harriman is the Democratic nominee. Paul Dever of Massachusetts noted the Democrats’ key influence but provided no campaign specifics.
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Walter Kohler
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Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ress
Dan Thornton
Colors
Eisenhower
Chicago
Allan Shivery
Texas
Averell Harriman
New York
Mutual Security
Paul A. Dever
Maseachusetts
Wanted Pages Prompt Quick Sales in London Circulation
A humorous note on business correspondence from London contrasts phrases like under consideration with actual filing actions. It suggests using the widely read Wanted pages to prompt swift responses by phone, mail, or in person, claiming quick action with “50 CALLS & SOLD.” TURNEE Route Five Citar.
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