25 Percent Cut in New Funds Asked
Washington AP reports the House Appropriations Committee backed a 25 percent cut in new funds sought by the administration for armed forces foreign aid atomic energy and various programs. The total cut amounts to 3 467 954 500 and affects agencies including the atomic energy commission foreign aid defense construction and labor grants with ESA untouched.
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WASHINGTON
house appropriations committee
house
senate
Cannon
D.-Mo
Truman
congress
defense department
atomic energy commission
defense agencies
civil defense administration
ESA
economic stabilization agency
commerce and interior departments
commerce
interior
labor department
unemployment compensation and employment service administration
federal security agency
Senate speeds work on appropriation bill
The Senate voted to strike a House approved provision barring the president from sending an ambassador to the Vatican without prior Senate approval. The move accompanies swift action on a fiscal year 1.0-billion-dollar measure funding state, commerce, and justice departments starting July 1, while also cutting about 472 million dollars from State Department foreign service personnel funds.
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WASHINGTON
senate
Vatican
commerce
justice
state department
Fire destroys Jacobsen Metal shop building
Fire Chief Ranald Spoo says the Jacobsen Metal company shop, a 60 by 100 cement block building owned by Hans W. Jacobsen, was leveled by an undetermined origin blaze discovered at 4 a.m. Neighbors heard a thud before 60 by 100 feet of structure collapsed. three cars in the shop for repair were destroyed. Damage estimated at $50,000.
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sperial
EXIRA
Jacobsen Mater company
Ranald Spoo
Spoo
Hans W. Jacobsen
Steel Strike Costs 253 Million in Pay
Pittsburgh reports show 650000 steelworkers have lost about 253 million dollars in wages as the steel strike extends into its 25th day. With layoffs rising in allied industries and hardships spreading nationwide, the impact on the economy deepens.
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PITTSBURGH
Philip Murray
allied industries
City Council Praised for Traffic Safety Ranking
City ranks good in traffic safety among midsize U S cities, 34th overall in a 164-city study. Paul Hill of the National Safety Council announced at a luncheon, citing 22nd in record keeping, 90th in traffic engineering, and other ratings. He urged a larger police force, radios for vehicles, and traffic court sessions to improve.
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Come
Bluffs
U. S
Paul
Hill
Chicago
Hae National Safety Council
Hotel Chieftain
U.S
House Vote Lifts Consumer Price Controls on Items
The House approved a roll call provision to end price controls after next Monday on most consumer goods not yet rationed or allocated. The move, backed by Republicans and southern Democrats, signals potential decontrol across a broad range of items as debates continue on related amendments and final passage.
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WASHINGTON
house
Tighe Woods
Republcan
Martin
Massachusetts
Rep
Barden
D-NC
Bluejays Dive Bomb Newton Endangered Residents
In Newton a bluejay menace has emerged with diving attacks on residents. Don Jennings, a local photographer, was nicked on the head while picking cherries. he retrieved a pistol and shot the attacking bird after the incident. Police had earlier killed two birds to end the raids.
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NEWTON
Don Jennings
Jennings
jay
Descendants of Founders Visit in Council Bluffs
A group described as descendants and Mormon affiliates toured Council Bluffs on a June journey linked to Brigham Young university. They visited Pioneer Room and Mormon trail markers, discussed beliefs about the temple, and planned further stops including Florence and Nob. The trip included historical discussion and a note that the voyage doubles as a class and church activity despite occasional disruption to authorities en route to questions about a robbery slaying in Chattanooga. The Cedar Falls death of Donald Lloyd Baker followed a car crash on Highway 29.
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DUNLAP
Fred George Hannehtene
Dunlap eete
auessayly
Dow Cly
Raymond W. Jones
Shelby County
Orrell
Gearhart
Council Bluffs
Quentin Hanneman
Bayliss park
Lynette
Madsen
Springville
Utah
Charles Hanks
Oren
David
Peery
Palo Alto
Calif
Brigham Young unit
hun
Jones
Truman
erence
Washington
Baltimore
New York
u Light Street
Wermut Grove
alco
Salt Lake
Brigham Young university
Vermont
Joseph Smith
Mt. Pisgah
Pioneer
Brigham
Florence
Nob
entieze
ATLANTIC
Warren Martin
Council Butts
Chattanooga
Tenn
Albert H. Rodgers
atl
Robie Hoffman
Martin
tim
lice
Lynn Olney
Hoffman
Chattanooza
CEDAR FALLS
Donald Lloyd Baker
Fire destroys mill and rails in Abilene Kansas
A spectacular fire in Abilene destroyed Mid West mill buildings and coal sheds, with losses estimated at 500000 to 750000 dollars. The blaze spread to a lumber yard, cement warehouses, a steam laundry roof, and nearby grain elevators while storage bins survived. Officials discussed traffic diversion during Broadway viaduct construction and property sales of 23000 dollars for right of way.
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ABILENE
Kan
Mid West mill
Chicago North Western railroad
state highway commission
Broadway
Eleventh street
North Western
Thirteenth
Fourteenth streets
country recorder’s
Town state highway commission
Samuel G. Saltzman
Irene H. Saltzman
Mollie R. Maryens
A. JH. Marcus
M. A. Crowe Moore
D. W. Moore
Set Execution Date for Oscar Collazo in Washington
Washington reports the execution date for Oscar Collazo, the Puerto Rican who attempted to assassinate President Truman nearly 20 months ago, was set for Thursday. Only the President could now grant clemency.
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WASHINGTON
Oscar Collazo
Truman
Solluzo
Plant to Close YOUNGSTOWN Saddles for Heat Blisters
In Youngstown a two year old boy, Ronald Gath, suffered a blistered bottom after a birthday tub incident in a hot pavement area. The event occurred during a celebration midweek, prompting the belt speeder plant to shut for the weekend. President D. W. Lehtij advised employees. Iris bottom also blistered.
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YOUNGSTOWN
Ronald Gath
CEDAR RAPIDS
D. W. Lehtij
Reprimand for Pilot on Ridgway Plane Missing Midway
The Air Force reprimanded Lt. Col. George L. Hannah Jr. for a midair miss of Midway Island during Gen. Mathew Ridgway's return flight. Navigator 1st Lt. John J. Albers was reduced to second assistant navigator until proficiency improves. The transport, already short on fuel, landed in Hawaii 251 miles south of Midway. Hannah is a WWII veteran who earned the Distinguished Flying Cross twice. Asmah will be reassigned to duties in Europe.
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WASHINGTON
air force
Mathew B. Ridgway
Midway Island
far east
U.S
George L. Hannah, Jr
John J. Albers
Ridgway
Midway
Hawaii
Hannah
Asmah
Europe
Muscatine Debaters Lose in National Forensic Meet
In Boston Muscatine high school debaters were eliminated after Wednesday’s round in the National Forensic tournament. Sioux Falls high and Kenosha high, both undefeated with four victories, faced each other in Thursday’s pairing as Muscatine bowed out of contention.
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BOSTON
Muscatine
Sioux Falls
high
Kenosha
Wis
Hottest Day Brings Washington Water Main Burst
On the hottest day of the year, a water main burst in Washington near Capitol Hill causing a seven hour drought. The White House pool was already full, and over 20 million gallons were wasted. Officials investigated the break's cause as residents faced inconvenience.
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WASHINGTON
Capitol
White house
Truman
Tells Armed Services to Quit Farm Draft Curio Museum Begun by Bluffs Policemen
President Truman urged the armed services to stop farm draft recruitment and noted a museum project by the Bluffs police. Two large glass-enclosed cabs housing curios and trophies will be donated to the city later, purchased for 200 dollars in Seoul. A bitter 54 hour battle in Western Korea framed the background as Allied troops faced Chinese traps and infantry actions.
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WASHINGTON
jTruman
SEOUL
Koreas
police association
trymen
A. J. Haden
Eisenhower Campaign Moves Amid New York Split
Taft said Dewey’s organization now runs Eisenhower’s campaign for the GOP nomination, predicting Eisenhower could lose the November race if he conducts a campaign favored by backers. Lodge said Eisenhower would move to Chicago to meet delegates as he seeks the nomination. Gallup placed Taft at 601 delegates, three short of the 604 needed for the GOP lead.
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WASHINGTON
Robert JA. Taft
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ohio
Eisenhower
Taft tarther
George Gallup
Gallup
Taft
Sen. Henry
Massachusetts
hisnay
enhower
corement
holly
itt
Ives
Dewey
Eisenning Eisenholwer
Buffalo Evening News
Trving M. Ives
New York republic
DENVER
Henry Ian
Cabot Lodge
R-Mass
Davight D
Lodge
jhim
WASHINGTON, JP
David 8ngalls
Robert A. Taft
GOP
Acheson Apologizes to British Parliament for Yalu Bombing Notice
London reports that U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson apologized to about 200 British MPs on Thursday for failing to notify Britain in advance of American bombing of Yalu river plants in Korea this week. In Kentucky, Warden Jess Buchanan warned rioting prisoners at the state prison to release a hostage by nightfall or guards would enter the facility, with eight convicts wounded and one guard injured.
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LONDON
U. S
Dean Acheson
Britain
Korea
BODYVILLE
Jess Buchanan
Kentucky
Steel Strike Halts Equipment Delivery Across Armies
The army announced that the steel strike has stopped delivery of some equipment and will halt production of other material including light tanks within days. Trucks from GM and Chrysler halted in June, Jeeps from Willys Overland set to stop by Thursday, and several other lines suspended as labor actions cut into military production. Senate appropriations trimmed defense funding while House panels moved to finance atomic weapon development and widen the Bettendorf Moline bridge to handle increased traffic.
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WASHINGTON
army
General Motors
Chrysler
Willys ‘Overland
Studebaker
James E.Cadillac
Federal Motorgram Distillers Corp
Trucks company
house
Mississippi river
Bettendorf
Moline
July designated picnic month in Des Moines Town
Gov William Beardsley proclaimed July as picnic month urging Iowa residents to enjoy good fellowship and the bounties of nature across the state. The move aims to promote community activities and outdoor recreation during summer.
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DES MOINES
William
Beardsley
Iowa Traffic Deaths Reported After June 6 1951
A terse Iowa traffic death note cites June 6 1951 as the date of a fatal road incident. Details are faint but indicate a single-vehicle or collision event with fatalities recorded by local authorities. No other names or places are clearly readable in the fragment.
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