Senate approves 70-group Air Force plan by 74 to 2 vote
The Senate backed a 3.233 billion bill to build a 70-group Air Force and speed funds for 2,727 new aircraft including 243 bombers and 1,575 jet fighters. Only Senators Taylor Idaho and Bridges Washington opposed. The measure returns to the House for minor amendments before final approval and presidential action.
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RNH
Appropriations
President ridicules volunteers bonus idea in talk
President Truman denounced a proposed 1508 bonus for volunteers over a draft. House rules chairman Allen suggested two or three year enlistments with bonuses of 1000 for two years and 1500 for three years. The plan offered GI Bill benefits as an alternative.
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Trumaninday
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R-Th
House Rules Committee
Truman
Speech Urges Swift Air Force Funding To Modernize
The speaker and Senator Hill warn Russia as the sole foe, urging rapid approval of money to expand the Air Force. Bridges argues American air power must outpace Soviet manpower, notes possible Soviet atomic capability by 1951-53, and calls for an external military balance over internal service balance.
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President Truman Links Home Shortage To Nation's Safety
President Truman called the housing shortage almost fatal as Congress splits over relief. He praised the Taft Ellender Wagner long range housing bill passed by the Senate and urged House passage. House GOP leaders clash with Taft backers over a stopgap home loan bill.
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Trade Act Gets UAW Asserts Marshall's Aid Strike on Way
Secretary of State Marshall urged Congress to extend the reciprocal trade act for three years to preserve U S leadership in the non Communist world. He warned that weakening the act would be seen as surrender of economic leadership and harm global prestige. The program, dating from 1934, allows tariff concessions in exchange for other nations easing barriers. The act expires June 12 without renewal.
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2700 Soviet Spies Admitted to U S
U S lawmakers said 2700 Russian spies entered the United States last year as diplomatic agents, a claim by Rep. Mundt as he pressed for curb Communism legislation. He argued many Communists enter legally on visitor visas. the bill would bar Communist party members from federal jobs and passports, and require party membership lists. Mundt urged quick House action and noted the State Department might limit visas if the bill passes.
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Thomas Asks Who Finances Race of Rival
In a statement yesterday James Kay Thomas demanded answers about the Meadows Meade sponsored campaign for governor. He cited lavish spending on newspapers radio and billboards and questioned who pays for thousands of letters and ads while Meadows reports only 760 dollars in pre primary expenses.
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Meadows
West Virginia
Jack
Meadows Hits County Group In Broadcast
Governor Meadows defended endorsing Okey L. Patteson for the Democratic nomination for governor in a 15 station radio address titled The Kanawha County Court House Story. He said some in Kanawha County wanted a governor from their area and cited past instances of officials backing candidates, noting 54 other counties also have an interest in the outcome. He declined to name individuals but asserted the administration’s support aimed to unite party backing for one Kanawha candidate.
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West Virginia
Walking Against Lights Is Found Safest in City
A Charleston monthly report by the accident prevention bureau shows seven pedestrians were hit crossing with lights this year, six while crossing against signals. Vehicles totaled 387 accidents with 69 drivers over 13 years. April saw 970 traffic arrests, bringing four-month total to 3467, about 3069 of which were tickets. Fewer accidents happen Sundays. Fridays are likeliest for a smash.
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Rail Layoffs Ordered In Threat of Walkouts
Railroads began laying off workers and embargoing ignishable freight as unions call for a strike. Illinois Central aims to maintain as normal service between Chicago Gulf ports and Florida. Missouri Pacific and others weigh running skeleton services while Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania plan full layoff. Page 25 Col. 2.
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Architect W A Meanor Dies at 60 in Charleston
Wilbur A Meanor a senior partner of Meanor Griefe and Daley and designer of major West Virginia buildings died at 8 20 pm on arrival at a Charleston hospital He was a Mason Elks AIA and Beta Theta Pi member born September 25 1887 near Pittsburgh Pa He studied at W&J College and MIT and practiced in Pittsburgh Huntington before moving to Charleston in 1929 Surviving are his wife and three daughters with the body at Simpson Mortuary pending arrangements.
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Greensburg
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Lynchburg
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Seattle
Wash
Frances Meanor
Cincinnati
Simpson Mortuary
Leaders Picture Peace as Nearer
Washington officials express guarded optimism about world peace while keeping powder dry. President Truman and Secretary Marshall signal progress toward a functional United Nations under the present charter as Europe strengthens its recovery and defense, with hopes for a peaceful end to the crisis.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
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U N Approves Palestine Plan With Neutral Jerusalem Mayor
The United Nations issued a 35 to 0 vote approving a neutral Jerusalem mayor to be backed by an adequate police force. Seventeen abstained as the British mandate ends May 15. Truman said the US is exhaustively pursuing a settlement through the UN with ongoing talks among Jews and Arabs to halt fighting in Palestine. Please Turn to Page 12 Col 1.
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United States halts Austrian peace talks in Vienna
London dispatch reports the United States suspended four power negotiations for an Austrian peace treaty, warning the talks may follow the same deadlock as the German treaty. Austrian Chancellor Figl laments the setback while Yugoslavia, backed by Russia, seeks about 800 square miles of Austrian territory as deputies prepare for the next session.
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Yugoslavia
Separate Parleys Schedule Today Biden Truman’s labor doubt with railroads
President Truman’s labor trouble-shooter met with W T Farley of the Association of American Railroads at the White House to head off a looming railroad strike. John R. Steelman arranged the talks amid union leaders’ looming walkout and a push for wage and rule changes.
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White House
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The
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David B. Robertson
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A. J. Glover
Switchmen‘s Union of North America
Government Approves Kenna Homes Offer
The Kenna Homes Veterans Cooperative Corp offer to purchase the Kenna Homes housing project was accepted by the government. I G Mills, the project manager, was notified yesterday. The bid included a 35000 good faith deposit and a 90 day qualification window requiring at least 67 percent of the 400 units sold to veterans.
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Public Housing Administration
Kenna Homes Veterans Col Operative Corp
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Taft predicts no delegates for Bal before vote
Stan Arnold reports Taft states Hal will not win any delegates before the vote. The Gusette notes Taft’s confidence contrasts with Bal's expected tally as the political scene teases tight races and shifting alliances ahead of polling.
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