Probers Move to Find Cause of Hotel Fire
Investigators pursue the LaSalle hotel blaze in Chicago as 33 of 58 victims are positively identified. Officials shut two theatres and five night clubs, ordered nursing homes closed, while a blue ribbon jury probes the fire’s spread and causes. An inquest is set for Friday and damage estimates run into hundreds of thousands.
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Probers
Chicago
LaSalle Hotel
Lewis Maren
Loop
Shubert
Great Northern
Edward J. Kelly
Spain Russia rupture would only benefit Russia
Arriba the falangi party newspaper argues a world rupture in relations would help only Russia. The piece questions Anglo Saxon interest in severing Europe and warns an iron curtain starting at Algeciras would harm commerce and liberty. It cites Spain as vital to order and spiritual values while criticizing Western powers’ stance.
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Madrid
Falangi
Arriba
Russia
Spain
United States
England
Algeciras
Europe
Berty
Chads
Algerdtras
al Saxd & Tupture
Russia signals move toward recognizing Peron in Argentina
Officials say Russia is shifting toward formal diplomatic ties with Argentina’s Peron government. Izvestia notes Moscow seeks normal relations for peace and security, while a trade delegation earlier visited Buenos Aires around Peron’s 1946 election. Private U.S. briefings also forecast recognition to bolster Moscow’s stance in the hemisphere.
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Walidngion
Tme
Russia
Peron
Argentina
Izvestia
Gieace
Moscow
Buenos Aires
Gendaan Peron
Fis
Lince
United States
Italy Prepares for New Republic After Monarchy Falls
Rome reports the royal house confirms Queen Maria Jose of Italy heads to Portu gal as the Duca Degli Abrusei sails. King Umberto II may exile with the queen, while Orlando is favored as a compromise for first president of Italy's new republic amid communist opposition and a divided electorate. The new constituent assembly meets June 24 to elect a president who will name the premier, with Alcide de Gasperi expected to continue in office.
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Rome
Maria Jose
Italy
Portugal
Duca Degli Abrusei
Aosta
Belgium
Umberto MH
Hope
George E. Bria
Villorin Emanuele Orlando
Traly
Nas Nhon
Orlando
Versailles
Umberto
Ivanoe Bonami
Haly
Anno
Umberto II
Calle
Alcide de Gagperi
al Livi
Massacre Report Shocks Chinese Community Near Tangerang
A chaotic account claims hundreds of Chinese people were killed near Tangerang, 20 miles west of Jakarta, amid Indonesian military operations. The report notes evacuations and assertions from Chinese refineries and refugees, detailing a large-scale violence with unclear official confirmation.
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Tangerang
Uaitmvia
Thesarhi
Iva
Tom
Teen-age Draft Sparks Senate House Clash in 1947
Wallington reports a sharp Senate House fight over resuming teen age conscription. Senators back continued inductions of 13 and 19 year olds while the House seeks a halt. Two bills diverge on length of extension, induction age, and pay raises, with a conference to resolve differences before current law expires.
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William F. Arbogast
Wallington
House
Senate
Congress
Ron Nny
British Plan Backed by Moslem League
The Moslem League council endorsed the British cabinet mission plan for Indian independence in an informal voice vote after a four and a half hour closed session. A formal ballot was to follow to set the league’s stance on establishing a constituent assembly to draft basic laws for an independent Indian federation.
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New Deli
League
Constituent Assembly
Parachute Jumper Pat Steele Skips for Thrills with Tigers
Denver pre medical student Patsy Steele 29 plans a 5000 foot jump as a Flying Tigers Air Circus feature at Council Bluffs airport. She has made fourteen jumps and explains the thrill drew her into air shows while balancing studies. She previously rodeo drones and aims for a pilot instructor license. Her thirteenth drop caused a shoulder injury in Enid Oklahoma.
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Hubert H. O'Brien
Patsy Steele
Denver
Smaall
Tigers
Pat
Flying Tigers
Council Bluffs
Denver University
Oklahoma
Enid
Beef Shortage At Omaha Steakhouses Cited By Butchers
Council Bluffs butchers and Omaha dealers report fresh beef scarce with most shops relying on limited sources. Some say OPA rules, black market, or presidential action affect supplies while lunch meats remain plentiful. Local menus lean toward chicken or cold plates as shortages persist.
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Council Bluffs
OPA
Des Moines
Omaha
Washington
Vinson Named Chief Justice by President
President Truman nominated Treasury Secretary Vinson to be chief justice of the United States. He also announced Reconversion Director Joh W. Snyder to head the Treasury, and John J. Baltavin as secretary at the gay. The cabinet moves came at a press conference amid talks of ending reconversion.
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Washington
Truman
The
Treasury
Cod Vinson
United States
Joh W. Sryder
Yin Son
Ey Orne
John la Baltivin
Tae Gay
Tle
Thas
Ecomy
Vinson
Leia & Stone
moSiva Wate
Belgians Observe D Day Fires Across Belgium
Two large fires were lit nationwide in Belgium to mark the anniversary of Allied landings on Normandy beaches and the Belgian underground role. In Vielsalm the blaze lit the site where maquis gathered to enter a clinic on June 1, 1944, timed to the sound of the Y signal.
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Vielsalm
Belgium
Normandy
Clinn
Gold Star Mothers Elect New President
The American Gold Star Mothers chose Boyd of Long Beach California as 1946-47 president at a three-day convention session in Philadelphia. She is noted for having lost no sons in World War II.
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Gold Star
Philadelphia
Baee Boyd
Lonji Beach
Calif
American Gold Star Mothers
Paratroopers Keep Reunion Promise at Memorial Tribute
In Kansas City a gathering of about 50 paratroopers and family members marked a reunion at the Liberty Memorial site. Lt Col Robert Wolverton’s former unit paused in homage to their fallen commander, recalling his Normandy pledge and honoring his memory under a starry sky. The event culminated with prayers and personal recollections, as veterans traveled to Berchtesgaden two years after D Day to honor their leader.
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Kansas City
Adak Baiteal Ltd
Dieta
Vallad
Nate Manly
Robert 4. Wolverton
Normandy
Omaha
Seai
Katsu
Tom Taghey
Walverion
Walverion Fol] On Teon Sheinrs
Adolf Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Ard
Devep Dawines
Lawson
John Allison
Stockton
Calif
James W. Brasley
Los Angeles
Bob Morrow
Uniontown
Kathleen Wolverhoay
Thawifren Elling
Robert Tharwig
Ptus
Joneghie
Wolvertan
Lee
Shelbyville
Wolvercon
OPA Extension Bill Faces Senate Floor After Amendments
Washington Senate Banking Committee sent a drastically amended price control extension bill to the Senate floor for action next week. The measure extends price controls one year beyond June 30 but in a sharply curtailed form, with major changes to meat dairy and farm subsidies and new independent price control mechanisms.
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Francis J. Kelly Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Senate
Barkley
Milit Kin
R-Col
Banking Committee
Chamber
Wagner
D-Ny
House
Stas Bilitation
Chester Bowles
Secretary of Agriculture
Econtrol Board
OPA
Swi
Pcost
Faro
Hirohito Appeals to Japanese Farmers
Emperor Hirohito toured mud covered rice paddies in Chiba seeking farmer support in Japan's food crisis. He spoke with workers amid a farming community visit, stressing financial strains and urging effort to avert shortages.
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Hirohito
CHOS
Japan
Emperor Hirohito
Chiba Prefecture
Tokyo
Ode
Ewon Varder
Four Japanese officers hanged in Philippines killings
Manila reports four former Japanese officers convicted of torture slayings in the Philippines have been hanged. The executions were announced by headquarters of American forces in the Western Pacific.
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Manila
Philippines
Amy Forces
Western Pacific
Review Board Approves About 100 Properties Change
During a 45 minute meeting Wednesday night the city council revised the 1945 assessment on about 100 local properties including all of Bairds and Bayliss second additions. Aldermen Clarence Churchman and George Swan did not attend. The board will reconvene Thursday at 1 pm at city hall.
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Board of Review
Theity Council
Bairds and Bayliss
Clarence Churchman
George A. Swan
City Hall
Bava
Showdown Near on Franco Spain
In New York three big powers Russia United States and Britain brace for a UN Security Council showdown over a sub committee appraisal of Franco Spain as a potential peace menace. A spokesman said one Big Three member may veto unless the report is softened but hopes the panel’s conclusions pass. The report urges a collective UN break with Maurvid by next September if Franco remains in power.
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New York
Russia
United Nations Security Council
Franco Spain
Ep. m
Cst
Spain
Maurvid
General Assembly
Francisco Franco
United States
Britain
Urges Increase in Reclamation Funding for Missouri Basin
An appropriations subcommittee proposed adding nearly 15.9 million dollars to reclamation bureau work in the Missouri valley, surpassing prior base approvals. The plan aligns with a Senate estimate of 25.008 million, with House approval at about 10.78 million, and is praised by Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Pick as support for the basin development program.
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Waliington
Smatry Appropriations
Reclamation Bureau
Missouri Valley Basin
Senate
House
Biereau
Wherry
Nebraska
Gmaha
Lewis A. Pick
Missouri Basin
Missouri River Basin
Omaha VA Hospital Work to Start Soon
Two 500 bed hospital plans and a 250 bed TB unit are set for Kansas City and Omaha. The War Department reports authorized U S Army engineers to begin immediate work on construction plans. Kansas City sites include a 495 bed general medical surgical hospital and a 250 bed tuberculosis hospital with an estimated cost of 6 233 820. A 500 bed general medical surgical hospital at Gimahn is projected to cost 3 975 526.
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Washington
Army Engineers
Veterans Administration
Kansas City
Omaha
War Department
Gimahn
Adm Halsey to Visit Cedar Rapids Friday
Admiral Halsey will visit Cedar Rapids on Friday participating in a war bond tribute and a parade. He will appear in a radio program and speak at an evening program at Hawkseye Downs arena, aligning with the first annual eastern Iowa band festival for high school units.
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Cedar Rapids
Admiral Willians
Bull Massey
Sound of Webilies
Towa
Iowa
Admiral Halsey
Hawkseye Downs
Sain Waste Pape
Weather Summary From The Weather Bureau Outlook
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers and cooler in northwest areas Friday. Nebraska forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms Friday, cooler in the west and north portions. Total precipitation reported as 7.00 inches with a deficiency of about 0.248 inch.
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Wasather Bureau Counsell Blufs
AFL Crewmen Jump the Gun and Walk Out
AFL seamen across Atlantic Gulf Pacific and Hawaiian ports staged a sudden walkout as a congressional panel moved to avert a CIO maritime strike due June 15. The stoppage halted ships for hours amid talks led by Rep. A B Kelley to open hearings and seek a settlement between employers and the CIO union. New York reported a near shipwork halt with 100 percent stoppage aboard several vessels.
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Washington
APFL
AFL
Atlantic
Gulf
Pacific
Hawaiian
House
A. B Kelley
Kelley
CIO Secanonard
APL
New York
Thal
AFL Seafarers Interne Union
West Coase
Sailors Union
Paville
Hearing on License Revocation for Dr James Anderson
The start of a hearing on revoking Dr James Anderson medical license took place in Council Bluffs before Dr W S Petty of the Nebraska Department of Health. Anderson was absent. his lawyers sought a continuance, which was denied. Detective Chief Fritz Franks testified that Anderson admitted involvement in the abortion death of Moss Manan Blyth. The case parallels a separate second degree murder action against Philip Campbell.
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Nebraska Medical
L Aernse
James C. Anderson
Moss Manan Blyth
Gmsala Fefure
W.S. Petty
Nebraska Department of Health
Anderson
John J. Tinley
Council Bluffs
William Welch
Logan
Br Philipampbell
Omi
Blutts
Wiliam Dorrane
Omaha
Saa Het
Cola
Nebraska Supreme Court
Timd
Campbell
Mts Supreme Court
King George Employes Given Higher Pay
Civil service union members in the royal household announce wage increases for about 280 royal employees. The motion seeks higher pay and retention terms, cited as necessary amid ongoing negotiations and cost pressures within the royal service.
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George
Losdos
ARR ii Couryer Couches
Baetitien
Ydivts
Aller
Royal Household
Civil Service Union
Lucit
Royal Employes
Wa Mass
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