Folsom Denied Dismissal In Paternity Suit
In Cullman Alabama Circuit Court Judge James H Crow Jr refused to dismiss the paternity case against Gov James E Folsom on legal grounds The suit brought by Christine Johnston seeks to establish their relationship and declare Folsom the father of her son born April 17 1946 Johnston alleges they lived together in several states and that Folsom introduced her as the next first lady The judge ordered the case to proceed on its merits and the Governor plans to appeal within 30 days from Montgomery hospital where he was treated for a throat infection
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Dike Breach Flooding North Portland Suburbs
Columbia River floodwaters burst a dike in north Portland sweeping a five mile stretch of residential areas and golf clubs. Army troops and civilians evacuated as water damaged homes farms and a pumping station. The area includes near Riverside and Columbia Edgewater golf courses and threatened Reynolds Aluminum Plant. Vanport City area already submerged earlier. President Truman planned a flyover as sirens warned residents to seek safety.
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Taft Attacks Truman as Attack on Congress
In Philadelphia Sen Robert A Taft charged President Truman with attacking Congress and the principle of representative government His prepared Union League speech branded Truman on a Western speaking tour as attempting to condemn Congress and aid those who would destroy representative government including Communists and fascists
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House GOP Pushes Peacetime Draft Through House
Washington AP draft. House leaders vow quick passage of a peacetime draft bill after Senate approval 78 to 10. Speaker Martin predicts floor vote Tuesday or Wednesday with 31 yes and one day of debate. Rules Committee meets Monday to issue clearance before adjournment.
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Soviet Paper Attacks U S Music as Gangster Decay
Pravda accuses American music of degenerate modern culture driven by monopolies. Georgi Khubov claims U S music dulls minds and serves musical imperialism. He says jazz distracts the masses and that only elite venues survive amid a market controlled by profits.
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Housing Bill Backed by Democrats in GOP Led Committee
In a dramatic party shift, 11 Democrats joined with three Republicans to take charge of the 27 member House Banking Committee and advance major Taft-Hartley housing provisions. The plan envisions 15.4 million homes and 560,000 government aided units, with private enterprise and government support. The bill now awaits passage in the Rules Committee before a floor vote.
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Woman Denied Bail In Georgia Slaying
In Rome Georgia AP reporting Miro. Bill Brown Freeman 29 formerly of Craftoggs Cou ordered Leid to bhe grate out pond today in Connwchy the stazing of hew site Mrs Laura Katherine Brown Summersville at a musdhicars hearing before Justice Levy McGraw Relate aw oetoad tear 1 th Ce NPP Ee Spee tat o att bah watt en who jammed the histore cart house on avirmeratie C D Simmons agent Gear Bureau of Investigation linked the case to Freeman in Hogansville on June 2 The incident occurred tact itv 3 Mee Feeeerse ete bad stearg Sy omacharad bee ger eee ae ba Come Net eg eter tee Re moderated see walt ow the son ad or grand Perr atte on Juve
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Crown As Mine Sinks Danish Vessel In Kattegat
News from the Kattegat reports a mine sank a Danish vessel, while world headlines announce an armed peace in Palestine starting today. Max Royd writes from Cairo that a UN brokered truce brings guarded hope for a pause in Arab Jewish warfare as fighting continues near Jerusalem and Tel Aviv with sporadic clashes and troop movements across multiple fronts.
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Truman Trims Flood Criticism as Flood Tour Looms
President Truman temporarily paused his critique of Congress to fly over the Columbia River flood area. He pledged to press his case nationwide ahead of the November election and warned voters against a Congress he called a special interest body. He conferred with top officials on flood relief plans before boarding the DC-6 Independence for travel to California.
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Boys State Fails to End Poll Tax Riot Turned Mock Government
In Tuscaloosa a Boys State mock government failed to abolish the poll tax as a staged incident escalated into a protest. Governor-for-a-day Tor Jobkrson of Montevalio led a procession with local youths, while others pressed for details of the legality and precedent behind the mock legislative session.
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Rocket Plane May Ring Earth In Day
Rocket experts say XS to rocket plane crossing supersonic barrier could lead to manned spaceflight within years. They caution about keeping a pilot safe through rapid speed changes and environmental shifts as research points toward future atomic powered interplanetary travel.
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Men Of All Faiths Mourn Rabbi Liebman
Mourners of many faiths gathered for funeral rites for Rabbi Juma Liebman, 41, a respected thinker and leader. The service, held at the temple, drew attendees from diverse communities. officials described the event as a testament to shared respect and memory, with plans for interment and a wider public tribute.
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United States Pushes World Atom Control Plan at UN
The United States pledged to push for world control of atomic energy despite the Russia West deadlock. Ambassador Jessup urged General Assembly backing for the majority backed plan and international control to build confidence. Allies supported moving the issue to the General Assembly for a vote on the next session.
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Lieutenant Killed In Foley Accident
A brief, unclear clipping reports a lieutenant killed in a Foley accident. The readable text references an official on duty and a map location, but details about the incident, names, or exact dates are obscured by damaged OCR.
Senate urged to restore ECA cut in Europe recovery
Washington. Economic Cooperation Administration head Paul Hoffmann told the Senate Appropriations Committee that the House cut of 2.16 billion dollars in foreign aid would strike at the heart of Europe’s recovery by trimming essential machinery and equipment. He urged restoring funding, noting that heavy fixed capital and materials cannot be spared without crippling production while food aid alone would not boost output. He said most of the MCA machinery planned for 1.1 billion dollars must be secured from the United States. Page 2.
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Dam funds for Woodruff and potential Georgia project
Senate conference committee agrees to allocate funds for woodruff dam and related southeastern construction this fiscal year starting July 1. The plan outlines 5 million for Georgian facilities and no funds for other identified projects.
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61 Survivors Listed By Owners Of Sunken Boat
AALBORG Denmark AP About 150 Danes drowned when the passenger vessel Kjorben hava hit a World War II mine and blew up in the Kattegat. The 1,668 ton ship carried 400 passengers and sank ten minutes after the dawn explosion. Divers searched for survivors as nine bodies were recovered. Survivors described chaos as passengers scrambled for the rails and lifeboats while crew members pushed people toward the water.
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Paris Paper Reports Soviet Officer's Death
Paris France-Soir claimed Soviet Colonel J. D. Tassoyev died in Soviet hands within a day of his pledge, while Berlin said the report was laughable and British authorities denied any such event. Tassoyev, a Russian reparations officer, vanished from Bremen last April and reportedly sought asylum in Britain.
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Ford Assembly Lines Idle and GM Faces Layoff
Detroit unions and Ford Motor Co face stalled production as assembly lines idle and talks for a national wage agreement extend through August 1, 1950. CAW CIO locals coordinate with plant managers while General Motors contemplates layoffs amid energy and factory-wide shutdowns across multiple plants including Texas and California sites.
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