Price Hikes to Industry Given Study
Washington reports President Truman signaling potential price increases tied to wage demands amid ongoing inflation concerns. He noted he would not disclose figures or a specific remedy at this time, while hinting at a cooling-off period and possible legislation to address wage and price pressures across key industries including meat packing and electric workers. The administration weighed proposals from OPA Bowles and discussed avoiding a general strike as 1.1 million workers face wage and price disputes.
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Truman
Geegrees
General Motors Westingfoiee
Bérak Fant
OPA
Montimer
Gererarm
London Doubts Soviet Atomic Bomb Claim
Dr Raphael Armatto and a London center director cast doubt on reports that the Soviet Union developed an atom bomb. Britain sources said only a small Russian circle might know, and no confirmation from Lomeshie staff was seen. Armatto claimed a test occurred last December 18 with a second test planned in January.
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P—Southen
Tusgoiny
Russia
Maleyx
Welpon Absolete
Raphael & G Armattor
Lomeghie Research Center
Londonderry
Huibert Treland
Armattor Dacidec
Adide
Mrinhera
Armattoo
Armattee
Armattoe
Lomeshie Centers
Sare
New Jail Inquiry to County on June 3
County supervisors open inquiry into modern jail design to replace the condemned Pottawattamie era iron cage. Deputies seek to house up to 50 prisoners with separate areas for men and women and direct access to courthouse corridors. a design by Architect Corin Jensen is reviewed as costs and features are weighed. The old cage, built in 1870s, has stood condemned for 25 years as jury and officials call for a safer, up-to-date structure.
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County Vetera
Sherif
Bred Strothers
Corin Jensen
Aly
Jim Henry
Tne
Arama
Han
Unrestricted Jewish Immigration to Palestine Urged in Senate Hearing
The American Jewish Conference urged unrestricted Jewish immigration to Palestine and its reconstitution as a free democratic commonwealth. Henry Morsky of Omaha testified that his group reflects the views of a large majority of U S Jews before the Anglo American committee probing immigration of Europe s refugees.
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Washington
American Jewish Conference
Palestine
Henry Morsky
Omaha
U 8
Europe
Dempsey to Speak at Jaycee Meeting
Jack Dempsey former heavyweight champion and ex navy man will address the Thursday Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at Hotel Chieftain starting 7 30 pm Public welcome Jack Reid and Tieaday lead the group FBI and law enforcement speakers also invited The Jaycee chapter offers ten months free membership to all returning service men
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Jack Dempsey
Navy
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jack Reid
Tieaday
Chieftain
Dempayla
City Mills
Bob Fletcher
Dex Malory Appeal
FBI
Tuesany Lila
Colleges Benefit From Year Round Operation Proposal
A proposal advanced Tuesday by Sitter Mierse suggests colleges operate year around with extended daily hours to ease overcrowding. The plan, discussed at a meeting in Astington, aims to spread enrollment and reduce peak demand pressures on facilities and staff.
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Coliegon
Mierse
Offrind
Seterina
Ler
Lorie
Sam
Open New Phase Nazi War Trials Open New Phase Nazi War Trials
An American prosecutor at the International Military Tribunal argued Herman Goering is more dangerous in some respects than Hitler. Collected Nazi documents, some written by Goering, outline his role in German aggression. Goering faced sharp questioning as prosecutors introduced new exhibits from U.S. intelligence, including notes on volunteers in Spain and plans for further expansion.
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Germany
International Omilitary Tribunal
Herman Goering
Adolf Hitter
Reichamarshal
Ralph Ho Albrecht
New York
Air Force
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Col Burton
Andrus
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Elwyn Jones
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Lott
United States
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Oeringaehleg
Spain
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Relcha
Russia
England
Film Labor Leader Fined and Jailed
Herbert Sorrell, head of the Conference of Studio Unions, was found guilty of contempt for defying a union strike injunction. Superior Judge Allen Ashburn sentenced him to 16 days in jail and fined $1,700 as hundreds of pickets supported the eight month film labor walkout.
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OS Angeles
New York City Paralyzed by Wire Strike
Western Union workers walk out in New York City delaying telegraphic and cable service. Pickets ring Hudson Street as control rooms fail and messages stall at major hubs including Pennsylvania Station and LaGuardia. Strikes extend to New Jersey and Long Island with unions reporting wide outages and partial service resumes within hours.
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New York
Pho
Western Union
New York City
Hudgson
Louis Giebenberg
Inca
CTO American Communications Association
Long Island
Newark
Union City
Jersey City
Bayonne
New Jersey
Western Electric
ClIoo United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America
Pay Boost to Water Employes
City water works employes were given a monthly pay raise ranging from five to twenty five dollars. Superintendent Franklin Jensen announced the increase took effect on Tan 1 following a water board meeting. The raise stemmed from personnel reallocation approved by the board and a city council resolution allocating 4 500 from a special water works loan for new police department autos. A prior 20 900 transfer funded property revaluation, with costs expected to be lower than initially estimated.
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City Water Works
Franklin Jensen
Water Board
Jensen
Autcome
of & Personnel
Hohe
Polee
Nan Wan
Plead for Havalaa Territory Governance Reform
An unresting plea emerges for stronger federal oversight over Havalaa, urging a shift from local rule to a centralized territorial governance. The call argues current arrangements are inferior and must endure only as long as necessary until reform.
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Sngram Staurkack
Congressmen Paying Heed to Protests of Doughboys
Washington sources report lawmakers aiming to probe the demobilization slowdown sparked by Doughboy protests near Andrews Field and abroad. Rep Short says Congress must obtain facts on scrapping, enlistments, and army strength while voter pressure and a Manila resolution push for investigation. Demonstrations spread from Manila to Guam and Le Havre, with mass meetings noted in Guam and protests near the Capitol.
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House Military Committee
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le Havre
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Omaha Claims New Vets Hospital
A Omaha business leaders and American Legion officials say the Omaha Field Club site is recommended for a new 53975 000 veterans hospital, with final action pending by a federal board and President Truman. Land donation arrangements are being set, and the site will be reviewed by the veterans administration after several local sites were offered.
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Omaha Field Club
Associated Press
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Neb
Associated Presa
Harry F Brown
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Veterans Administration
Millard
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Dan Gross
Floods Continue in Eastern Iowa
Floods persist in eastern Iowa with rescue work ongoing near Oakysle north of Burlington. Cooler weather slows runoff but many lowland families, about 50, are displaced by the Des Moines and Iowa rivers. Cities like Ottumwa, Iowa City, and near Dew Moines face rising water. forecasts call for continued cloudiness and moderate temperatures.
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Iowa River
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Weather Bureau
Japan's Doors Closed to American Business
Officials in Tokyo said American business and manufacturing concerns face barriers in Japan, with representatives noting a difficult European theater and limited access to key markets. The report cites Gen MacArthur's headquarters and local authorities discussing the trade clamp and ongoing restrictions on foreign investment.
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Aimer
City Council Shelves Home Regulation Measure
The council delayed a proposed ordinance to regulate and license convalescent homes citing legal and practical concerns. Attorney Joe Williams argued the rules exceed state authority and would create favoritism while making compliance impossible. A motion to study the proposal and related health and safety issues was approved, along with funding for five police vehicles.
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Econdl
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Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies and Mild Temps
The Weather Bureau notes considerable cloudiness Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday with no decisive temperature change. Temperatures average about 5 degrees above normal, with rain or snow possible midweek and light precipitation Saturday. Highs near 42 Tuesday, lows around 23, and total precipitation listed as 0.0 inches.
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T' S Weather Bureau
Iowa
Jockes
Truman Explains Discharge Delay
Washington 1A President explains a backlog in troop demobilization overseas. He cites the need for orderly discharge, notes both army and navy reductions, and the goal of justice for service members. He says demobilization proceeds with attention to costs and defense. The president reviews procedures and reports substantial progress in relieving forces.
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United States
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Byrnes London Dispatch and Local Delegation Note
Fragmented report mentions Byrnes reaching London and an event at a United States Army field base. references to nine ether wear and a delegation from The Sisters to the Smith Nations appear. details are unclear and several phrases seem garbled.
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States Army
Bev Petom
Kidnapping and dismemberment of 6 year old Suzanne Degnan
The Chicago search intensifies as Suzanne Degnan is abducted from her bedroom. Investigators find a severed head, legs, and torso in nearby sewers while a man is arrested in St Louis and others are questioned. Police and federal agents conduct a citywide manhunt with hundreds of officers in pursuit, amid shock and fear across Edgewater and Cook County.
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Mia
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Chicago
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Pace
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