Park Measure Debated in House Flood Control Bill
The House debated the Army Civil Functions appropriations bill funding flood control and harbor projects for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The measure totals 514.4 million dollars with 498.38 million for water projects and includes Panama Canal and cemetery expenses. The committee budget fell 20 percent below President Truman’s 1952 recommendations, marking a sharp economy cut.
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Washington
House
Army
House Appropriations Committee
Panama—Canal
Truman
Immigration Agents Round Up 60 Longshoremen at Hoboken Pier
In Hoboken New Jersey on June 12 a large force of immigration agents and police rounded up about 60 longshoremen as ship jumpers or stowaways. The raid occurred before a 6 50 a m shipshape lineup of 1 000 workers and the detainees were taken to Ellis Island for questioning. One arrestee had been in the United States only four days.
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Hoboken
N. J
U. S
Hudson County
Hudson River
Ellis Island
New York Bay
Isidore Dworkin
United States
Economy bloc seeks further cuts to South projects bill
Reported efforts by economy advocates to trim project totals as the bill heads to floor action. The house economy bloc, aided by some Southern supporters, may push past committee cuts with regional backing for South project funding.
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House
Ethiopia One of the World’s Oldest Christian Nations
The article notes Ethiopia as among the oldest Christian nations on earth, highlighting its ancient Christian heritage and long history with the faith. It frames Ethiopia as a cradle of early Christianity with deep religious traditions.
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Ethiopia
Earth
East German Leather Quality Complaints Hit Press in Controversy
East Germany voices sharp complaints about leather quality amid Soviet zone misgivings about shoes. Taegliche Rundschau editorially notes no improvement and even deterioration, challenging the Five-Year Plan. Saxophone described as a modern hybrid instrument with a clarinet mouthpiece.
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Germany
Red Army
Taegliche Rundschau
Adolphe Sax
Beautifying City Delayed By Construction Plans
City beautification is paused due to ongoing street work and weather. The committee will plan next year's project and explore a tree trimming program from Sixth Ave to Keller Bridge to improve traffic light visibility and prevent damage.
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City Beautification Group
Frank Troup
City Beautification Committee
Why Not
Sixth Ave
Alabama
Keller Bridge
6Th Ave
New Decatur Boat Harbor
Mooresville Road
F. A. Simmons
Warren Gamble
Ruby Jones
Winifred L. Sentiff
Erskine Chenault
Leonard Moody
G. J. Dawson
Russell Johnson
Waverly Loosier
Bill Sims
Donald Branum
Milton Norris
Orientation training to prepare GI units for Europe
American soldiers bound for duty in Europe will receive shipboard orientation training before arrival. The Army will conduct classes on relations with European people, the European command structure, and provide historical background geography and economic conditions of host countries.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Europe
Elbert Hubbard On Health and Chiropractic Claims
The piece discusses Elbert Hubbard’s view on health and chiropractic care. It argues chiropractors do not claim to cure and that healing comes from aligning with nature’s forces, noting chiropractors use skilled adjustments and do not pose as doctors.
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Elbert Hubbard
Dreams for Peace in Korea Reported by Cheyenne Braves
Four Cheyenne Indian braves atop Bear Butte after fasting and prayer say their visions foretell peace in Korea. Chief Whistling Elk reports favorable dreams from Albert Tall Bull Bert Two Moons and Medicine Bull, with Charles White Dirt noting a blue flame over a peaceful valley.
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Sturgis
S. D
Bear Butte
Korea
Whistling Elk
Charles White Dirt
Albert Tall Bull
Bert Two Moons
Medicine Bull
Lake Deer
Mont
Mississippi Still Opposes Truman Over Civil Rights Plan
The Mississippi Democratic Executive Committee reaffirmed its opposition to President Truman and his Fair Deal policies. It cited Truman and his civil rights program as the cause of its stance, recalling the 1948 delegation's halt of the national convention.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi Democratic Executive Committee
Truman
Mississippi
Seattle Kids To Have Election Of Zoo Mayor
Seattle children will elect an animal mayor for Woodland Park Zoo. Kay Byrne of the sponsoring groups jokes that most candidates lack public office qualifications beyond taxing voters. The otter race is tied to the Washington Ottermobile Association with assurances of hay, pensions, and open stalls.
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Seattle
Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
Kay Byrne
Washington Ottermobile Association
Fort Commander and Teacher George C Nielsen Dies
Fort McClellan veteran Col. George C Nielsen a former post commander and later Jacksonville State Teachers College history professor died in Gadsden after two weeks illness following surgery Funeral services set for Fayetteville Arkansas Nielsen moved to Fort McClellan in 1944 and served until retirement then joined the college as history professor.
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Anniston
Ala
George C. Nielsen
Jacksonville State Teachers College
Fort McClellan
Gadsden
Fayetteville
Ark
Col. Nielsen
the Colege
River water taints ink in fort Madison discovery
Sheaffer Pen Co officials found Mississippi river water, while safe to drink after purification, contains dissolved minerals that degrade writing ink. The issue arose while examining the city water supply at Fort Madison Iowa.
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Fort Madison
Ila
Sheaffer Pen Co
Mississippi River
Opera on installment plan aids Miami patrons
Arturo di Filippi director of the Miami Opera Guild introduces an accumulative membership plan allowing patrons to pay $2 monthly for two pairs of opera tickets mid season. The scheme aims to ease the burden of paying full prices.
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OPERA
Miami
Fla
Arturo di Filippi
Miami Opera Guild
Opera Guild of
Greater Miami
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