Northwest Airlines ground crews ordered back to work
PAUL AP Striking Northwest Airlines ground crews were ordered to return to work at their next regular shift by the International Association of Machinists representative Joseph Ramsey of Washington Asian grand lodge. Planes in the 50 000 mile network of Northwest Airlines remained grounded in the first nationwide strike in commercial airline history. The next move rests with an emergency board appointed by President Truman to investigate the dispute.
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J Northwest Airlines
Offhere
International ‘Association of Machinists
Joseph ¥. Ramsey
Washington
Asian Grand Lodge
ST. Paul
Mion
Nouthweast Airlines
Truman
Comany
Thenternational Association of Machinists
British Officer Released By Jews In Jerusalem
In Jerusalem AP report a Palestine government officer announced Capt G C Warberton one of three British officers held hostage by Irgun Zvai Leumi has been released no word yet on the other two seized from an officers club in Tel Aviv.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
G. C. Warberton
Irgun Zvai Eumi
Tel Aviv
Sugar Shortage Prompts House Inquiry From Florida Rep Price
Washington (UP) Rep Mary L Price Democrat Florida says sugar shortages affect citizens from Jacksonville to Washington and has introduced a resolution for a five member special committee with power to subpoena. He seeks Agriculture Department officials among witnesses.
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Washington
Price
E House
Ayculture Department
Fourth of July in town draws steady holiday pace
Two veterans in summer dress test sparked a quiet Fourth as Army rubber recon boats and fishing prep appeared. Local law enforcement ran normally with minor incidents while city services kept to routine. Fire department was calm. Activities centered on golf, swimming, and social gatherings at clubs and recreation centers.
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Earth
Sill
Othan
Dothan
Houston
Country Club
Vol
Truman At Ease On 4th Holiday
THURMONT Md UP This was a lazy Fourth of July at Shangra La President Truman looked over the valley from the Cctoctla mountains to Frederick Md Mrs Truman took a turn through the Presidential telescope All they saw was mountain haze and behind that haze the first real rest he has had since becoming President He has tried to escape the White House routine but domestic crises repeatedly forced cancellations He hoped to visit Florida and to cruise aboard the U S S Williamsburg but his travel has been limited to Hampton Roads off Norfolk Va
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Thurmont
Shangra-La
Truman
Cctoctla Mountains
Frederick
White House
Pacific Northwest
Deep South
Florida
U. S. S. Williamsburg
Conference Grounds Selected By Church Near Bankhead
Bishop Co C J Carpenter of the Episcopal church reports a 60 acre tract adjoining the William B Bankhead National Forest, 15 miles north of Jasper Alabama, chosen as the Alabamas diocese conference grounds. The site is described as naturally beautiful and permanent buildings will be cement block. The diocese will use the facility for conferences and training sessions.
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Jasper
Ala
Co. C. J. Carpenter
The
Episcopal Church
William B. Bankhead National Forest
Alabman
Exchange Club Holds Regular Session
The Exchange Club held its weekly meeting at the Mouston Hotel yesterday with 24 members present. Two visitors, Ed Searcy of Washington D C formerly of Dothan, and George Martin of Columbus Ohio formerly of Dothan, attended the session as guests.
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Exchange Club
Mouston Hotel
Ed Searcy
Washington, D. C
Dothan
George Martin
Columbus
Ohio
Campaign pledge on Federal housing aid for Alabama farmers
The Mobile congressman candidate in the June 30 Democratic primary vows to push for Federal Housing Administration support for farm and rural housing. He cites FHA programs aiding low cost housing and long term loans and argues if city residents can borrow at low rates, rural residents deserve help too. He says he will wage a campaign in the Senate to win this key issue for Alabama. Also noted is a 1944 War Department memorandum alleging a pressure-driven shell contract involving May and Patterson, later disputed by Denton who ordered removal of the incriminating passage for his file.
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Mimore County
Alabama
Federal Housing Administration
Mobile
John UH. Bankhead
Senate
Tim
Ito
Alaberma ‘' Boykin
Congressiman Sparkman
Huntsville
War Department
May
Patterson
FL DR. Denton
William F. Brennan
Comely
Dorothea Molander
Batavia
Combine
Garssons
Congressman May
Campbell
Hardy
Denton
Pittsburgh
Brennan
Five Die In Blast Of Gas Pipe Line
Five workmen were killed and several injured in an explosion at a main gate of the Natural Gas and Pipe Line Company near Todd in Bureau County. Police said welders were at work on a main line valve when the blast occurred. The cause was not learned immediately. Todd and Ladd are in the Todd area about 75 miles southwest of Chicago.
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Chicago
Natural Gas and
Todd
Calengo
Ladd
Dn Salter
Peru
Bureau County
Chicngo
Negro Jailed Here For Theft Of Radio
Chiyton Cobb a Dothan black man was jailed in Houston County on grand larceny charges after a warrant sworn by TL P Swann alleged a radio valued at 30 dollars was stolen. Deputies J D Gases and HE Adurs made the arrest.
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Chiyton Cobb
Houston County
Tadiay
TL P. Swann
J.D. Gases
MacArthur and Roxas greet crowd in Philippines independence ceremony
President Roxas arrives in triumphal box as General MacArthur speaks of democracy and lasting ties. McNutt signs a U.S. Philippines diplomatic agreement while rain turns to sun and students sing.
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Philippotes
McNutt
Lianuse
Tyrdings
Bataan
Correridor
Leyte
Linnaven Gubf
Mienna
MacArthur
Debietine
Philippines
McNuttheran
Roxas
U.S
Seventh Fleet
Manthi Bay
Amenea
Rosas
New Republic
Truman Sees Flaws In Bill Provisions On Auto Dealers
The president objects to amendments expanding auto dealers discounts and reducing subsidy payments while critiquing other provisions. The text suggests political contention over tax and trade terms affecting industry and public funds during the legislative debate.
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Truman
Cate
As Reali
President signs labor bill amid dispute over rights
President Truman and lawmakers clash over a labor measure. An attorney general opinion cited says the bill was not intended to deprive labor of rights including the right to strike and to picket. Democrats expect renewed fights to protect peaceful concerted action.
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Thomason
D-Texasy
Congress
Wien Wei
Unido
Imanyv
Truman
Hobbs
Capitol
Thdb
Dirshee Department
Nuclear era carrier design shifts after water blast test
A report notes a water blast experiment likely within three weeks and discusses potential changes to carrier layout and armor. It cites the Bikini test, implications for flight deck protection, hangar space, and radar upgrades, plus tactical spacing to limit damage across ships.
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Island
Attennas
Langley
Long Island
Gaurgiers
Eighth Fleet
Cra
Girl Scout Office Hours and Troop Meeting Notice
Girl Scout office hours announced by Mrs. Gwen Harmon run 8 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm daily except Saturday when closing at noon. Through July 12 hours shift for swimming course at Porter's. July 14 17 office closed. Troop Three meets Friday at 2 pm at First Baptist Church. home making assignments and lunch to bring. Troop members listed include Tommie Jo Baker and others.
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Gwen Harmon
Porter's
Council
First Baptist Church
Bill Evans
Albert Matheny
Tommie Jo Baker
Patty Bush
Patricia Ann Cook
Leslie Wilson
Jane Thornton
Nancy Taylor
Mary Thacker
Jean Nowell
Doris McKay
Charlotte Knight
June Gregory
Sybil Ann Dismukes
Washington Star Editor Theodore W. Noyes dies at 88
Theodore W. Noyes editor of The Washington Star since 1908 died at his home after a long illness. He was 88 and the newspaper’s oldest employee in years and service. Born January 26, 1858 in Washington he joined the paper in 1877 following his father Crosby S. Noyes. He survived as editor until his death with his younger brother Frank B. Noyes remaining prominent in journalism circles.
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Washington
Theodore W. Noyes
Washington Star
Crosby S. Noyes
Frank B. Noyes
Associated Press
Tats
Bkvering Star Newspaper Co
Theodore Neyes
Bethesda
Walington
Association of Oldest Inhabitants
Mary F. Prentice
Leroy, N
Theodore P. Noyes
Luther Sheldon, Sr
Smith Hempstons
Italians reparations block peace conference plan
The meeting stalled as Byrnes and Molotov clashed over Italian reparations, each demanding their issue be settled before a date for the peace conference. Byrnes pressed for a July 25 call. Molotov wanted Sept 1 or Sept 16. The session saw progress on Trieste, with a UN Security Council controlled international zone, and Bevin securing a one year status quo on Italian colonies, but the peace conference date remained unresolved amid sweltering heat.
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Molotov
Byrnes
United States
Connec
Trieste
United Nations Security Council
Security Council
UN General Assembly
Venezia Guria
Ernest Bevin
UNRRA Mission Heads Shift in White Russia
Livingston, a New Zealander, temporarily leads the White Russia UNRRA mission during chief Richard Leandret’s absence in Poland. White Russia and Ukraine qualify for UNRRA supplies as they were occupied by Germany. Congressional debate weighs restricting aid to countries with foreign press access to report on supply use. Reporters struggle to cover the Mus dan re PUIG controversy.
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Livingston
White Russia
UNRRA
Richard Leandret
Poland
Ukraine
Germany
Larrer
Fire destroys Langley textile mill in Langley South Carolina
Augusta AP report says Langley Manufacturing Company's large textile mill near Langley South Carolina was ruined by a fire struck by lightning early today. Officials estimate massive damage and potential shutdowns at nearby mills storing materials in a warehouse. A night watchman and residents helped contain the blaze. the mill employs about 500 workers.
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Augusta
Langley ‘Manufacturing Company
Langley
S. C
Augusta Herald
Herald
Norah Carpenter Sets Course for U S Reunion and Marriage
London AP report notes Norah Carpenter and her three surviving quadruplet children boarding for New York seeking reunion and marriage with their babies' father, former Sgt. William Red Thompson of Pittsburgh. They last saw him fifteen months ago.
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London
Norah Carpenter
New York
William
Red) Thompson
Pittsburgh
Radioactivity still hazard at Bikini tests nine days in
Radiological safety officers report four target vessels unsafe for boarding including Skate and Crittenden with tanks and drydock. Nevada and Arkansas sections also risky. Col Warren warns remaining radiation danger may persist five to six days. Lagoon waters monitored as crews clear debris for next test while no radiation casualties are recorded. A commentator’s claim of an earlier detonation is denied.
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Nagasaki
Skate
Crittenden
Yard Oiler
Nevada
Arkansas
Stafford Warren
Warren
Bikini Lagoon
Joint Task Force One
Swim Nine
Blanily
Na-gasaki
Communicable Disease Reports Outside City Limits
The report lists typhus fever with 6 cases and 2 deaths outside the city, undulant fever with 9 cases and no deaths, and whooping cough with 4 cases and 10 deaths, with cases reported to the health department by city and county authorities.
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Health Department
Death cases and funeral department procedures noted
The death case reporting rules require the funeral department to prepare the body and file a certificate if the death is fatal or if a communicable disease is involved. Absent these conditions, no case is recorded or reported.
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