Truman vetoes social security bill boosting aged aid
President Truman vetoed a bill expanding needy aged benefits and altering Old Age insurance provisions. He said the measure would bar 750 000 people from coverage and criticized piecemeal changes to the social security program. The House meanwhile approved another bill to extend Old Age insurance to about 3.5 million more workers and supporters urged Senate action.
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Warrell
Iveland Hill
Headland to Elect Mayor and Council in Democratic Primary
Headland will elect a mayor and two councilmen in a Democratic primary with results certified at the September general election. Mayor options are Grover Ray and Ben Davis. council seats open to Jack Bridges vs Stroupe and Sidney Hodges vs Coy Kirkland. Three more council seats have no opposition: Din White, Wyatt Oates, and Dudley Bush.
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Wiers
Grover Ray
Ben Davis
Jack Bridges
Stroupe
Sidney Hodges
Coy Kirkland
Din White
Wyatt Oates
Dudley Bush
Rules Committee Sends Draft Bill to House Floor
The rules committee voted six to four to send the draft bill to the House floor for debate this week. Chairman Andrews urged clearance. Rep. Short opposed. Passage seen as likely. Senate approved similar legislation last week.
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Rules Committee
House
Rules
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House Armed Services Committee
Dewey Short
Break from Georgia hospital for insane negro patients fails
Thirty Negro patients at the State Hospital for the Insane in Milledgeville attempted a breakout from the maximum security ward. They overpowered an attendant, locked him and others in a room, but could not escape as main floor doors were locked. Five patients suffered minor injuries, one employee was treated for scalp wounds. The attempt ended within two hours with no serious injuries. The inmates had been transferred from the State Prison at Reidsville. three of those wounded are life sentence murder defendants.
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Middle Income Of U S Families Reaches 2920 In 1947
Federal Reserve Board data show the median family income in the United States rose to 2920 in 1947, up 320 from 1946. About half the families earned more than this level, while high earners pushed some into pockets over 7500 yearly.
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Federal Reserve Board
Murder Charge in Doswell Slaying Near Abbeville
Sheriff J. Al Corbitt holds 67 year old George W. Doswell on a murder charge after a fatal shooting of his son 37 year old Jouhn Ivey Doswell Saturday. Doswell allegedly intervened in a dispute between Ris son and a younger man, turning on his father and firing. Services for Jouhn Ivey Doswell were scheduled for 4 pm at a local Baptist church with Rev. and Mrs. Dees assisting. The case is assigned to Ga. Code provisions and Rov. Horne is directing the investigation.
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George W. Doswell
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Gone
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Furet
Cnauren
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Horne
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David Wootnac
Ferrie Harthe
Coyverom Beets
Jacesus
Government Acts To Stop Strike Of Maritime Union
A U S district court granted a temporary injunction to halt a threatened nationwide strike by more than 100000 maritime workers. The order names CIO unions including National Maritime Union Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and American Radio Association and 54 shipping firms.
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U. S. District Court
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Gulf
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Department of Justice
Truman
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Joseph Curran
CIO National Maritime Union
Justice Department
United States
Jospeh Bf
Truman to Deliver Scathing Address in Los Angeles
President Truman arrived in Los Angeles aboard a 16 car special train and was greeted by civic officials and the Los Angeles Press Club. He will use a press club sponsored address to attack the Republican controlled Congress as the "second worst in history" and critiqued omissions in its actions.
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Los Angeles
Truman
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Honor Oruard
Maranes
Mayvar Fletcher Bowron
Jong
First Baptist Church Approves Pastorium Decision
A local church votes on pastoral leadership with board of deacons confirming recommendations. Officials report 82 percent approval from congregation members despite unclear voting details and concurrent notes about church governance and tenure.
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Utah County auditor sought for unsigned voucher
Salt Lake County seeks A L Escandon to sign a $600000 voucher for tax anticipation funds. Escandon left for a national officials convention in Jacksonville Florida. Authorities ask interceptions nationwide but the county does not seek arrest, only compliance to authorize the borrowing.
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Esecandon
Jacksonville
Fla
Sid
Lambourne
Palestine’s Guns Are Quiet Again
An Associated Press report notes a rare pause in fighting in Palestine as debates among Israel and Arab states ease. A Jewish convoy entered Jerusalem amid Arab fire claims, while UNEF observers and truce monitors report quiet in Galilee and around Latrun. Peace talks with Count Bernadotte ongoing on Rhodes, with armistice extended to July 4 and broad international pressure shaping the scene.
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York
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Flood Crest Swirls Seaward In Oregon
A chaotic OCR fragment describes flood crests sweeping toward the coast in Oregon near Portland. The text is garbled with names and phrases hard to parse, but references to rivers, flooding impact, and coastal effects remain.
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Oregon
Congress Fights to Adjourn By This Weekend
Congress presses to adjourn by Saturday amid bills debated including oleomargarine tax repeal and anti Communist and poll tax measures. Key clash centers on whether the President should order wartime drafts or Congress retain that power, with recall discussions possible if adjournment occurs.
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Premier Gottwald Elected President of Czechoslovakia
Prague reports Premier Klement Gottwald has been elected to the presidency of Czechoslovakia amid postwar political realignments. The ceremony followed parliamentary votes and reflected shifts in the country’s leadership and international posture.
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Gottwald
Czechoslovakia
Committee OKs Anti Lynch Bill in Federal Crime Push
Washington reports say a Senate committee approved a bill to make lynching a federal crime with civil penalties for members of white supremacist groups. Supporters faced strong Southern opposition while predicting slim chances for passage this session.
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Chightart
Senate
Ferguson Gmieho
Bhove
Montgomery Banker Dies In Atlanta Obituary
Nebbie Hal, 84, of Tempo Grove, Nebraska, dies in Atlanta after surgery. The deceased, once tied to Montgomery banking, is survived by four operters and a son named Betaten. Funeral plans pending in No tes.
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Werne Thorn
Nebbie Hal
Pobe Robinson
Betaten
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Tor
Tempo Grove
Penvacoles
Ana Hiseauet
Oil Exploration Operatives Die in Dynamite Blast
Two Western Geophysics seismic workers Arthur Ashcraft 23 of Dennison Texas and Boh Childers 20 of Milton Florida were killed when about 30 pounds of dynamite exploded on a track near Grangerburg. Coroner ruled accidental death.
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Boh Childers
Milton
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Aart de Jong
A. A. Walker
Childers
Ashcraft
Ward-Wilson
Dethan
Soviet Charge U S With Greek Terror
London AP dispatch quotes Soviet news agency alleging a United States Army officer ordered terror in Greece causing Greek government troops to strike at civilians. The claim names General Sunes Alward Van Flere of the American mission and cites widespread village fear as children and families were harmed.
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Greece
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Ashtacy
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Granre
Republican Candidates Prepare For Their Fate In Philadelphia
Republican hopefuls gather in Philadelphia amid high stakes primary contest and party strategy. Key figures and campaign plans surface as voters weigh policy contrasts and ballots loom.
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