Senate Filibuster Threat Might Kill Draft Measure
The House passed a delay action draft bill with no induction before February 1. Final passage was 283 to 130. The measure moves to the Senate where a one-man filibuster could derail it, despite support from leaders. Induction ages are 19 to 25 in both bills.
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Congress
House
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Rominge
Henry A. Wallice
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Taft
R-Ole
Harmimer
Rep. Philbin
D-Mass
Armed Services Committee
Earl Carroll Dies In fiery Airliner Crash
A United Airlines DC-6 crashed during an attempted emergency landing near Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania killing 42 of 43 aboard and injuring none. Victims included Earl Carroll Venita Varden Beryl Wallace and Henry L. Jackson. Captain George Warner Jr guided the plane to a hillside where it hit a power line and exploded.
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Mt. Carmel
San Diego
Calif
New York
Notion
Jack Oakie
Beryl Wallace
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Henry L. Jackson
Collier's Magazine
Wanesses
Pennsylvania
George Warner, Jr
Westmont
Inl
Harry Stibitz
Port Deposit
Bryce Canyon
Utah
Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Trade School Plans To Be Drawn Up By Architect At Ozark
Ozark architect H L Holman said he has the state contract to design the Napier Field trade school. Dr A R Meadows the state superintendent called him to Montgomery for a conference and awarded the contract. Site selection and pre construction work remain while deeds to the land are clarified. Holman will visit Indiana Illinois and Louisiana trade schools for ideas before drawing preliminary layouts. He plans to visit the schools on his return from the national architects convention in Salt Lake City.
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Meadows
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Iiinois
Louisiana
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State Board of Education
Alabama
National Convention of Architects
Salt Lake City
Utah
Judge Lamar Field Dies At Anniston
Circuit Judge Lamar Field of the Seventh District circuit died at his Anniston residence from a heart attack at age 60. He served ten years as judge and was a former district governor of the Exchange Club of Alabama. Surviving are his widow and son Lamar Field Jr., both of Anniston.
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Lamar Field
Seventh District
Exchange Club of Alabama
Lamar Field, Jr
Street Car Robbery Report in Birmingham
AP reports early today two masked bandits robbed street car motorman J. E. Johnston of 40 dollars in Birmingham. Johnston, 55, said he was approached by two Negro passengers with handkerchiefs over their faces. one brandished a shotgun and the other a pistol, and he was ordered to stand with hands up. They took the money from the box and fled, while two rear passengers were unmolested.
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Birmingham
J. E. Johnston
Johnston
They Take Apples From Kiddies To Keep Insects Out Of America
Mobile reporting on five members of the Division of Plant Quarantine stationed at Mobile who seize apples from children to prevent insects entering the United States. The article notes crates and cargo are inspected for plant pests, with anecdotes about bean pods found on a ship’s engineer desk and fruit and seed samples collected from travelers and crew.
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America
James Spottswood
Mobile
Plant Quaran Une
Eve Neer
Tre Radon
Georgia Dewey Notes Gain as Georgia Delegation Seated
The Republican National Committee voted 48 to 44 to seat the 16 vote Georgia delegation led by State Chairman W. R. Tucker, favoring Dewey though not pledging full support. The rival Foster faction backed Taft, and the decision follows long closed sessions and amid broader Mississippi South Carolina Alaska contest tensions.
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Republican National Committee
Dewey
Georgia
W. R. Tucker
Tucker
Thomas KE. Dewey
New York
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Aup
Roy G. Foster
Wadley
Foster
Taft
Harold EF. Stassen
Minnesota
Credentials Committee
National Committee
Mississippi
South Carolina
Alaska
Foster Didue
Coatless Montgomery Proclaimed by Mayor and Jaycees
AP reports Montgomery officials back a coats off day as summer heat drives a citywide push. Mayor John L. Goodwyn signs the proclamation urging men to shed coats and dress in shirtsleeves, with Jaycee volunteers ready to promote the effort on downtown streets.
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Chamber of Commerce
John L. Goodwyn
Jaycee
Florida
California
First Step In Typhus Centre Near Finish
Fragmentary report describes initial phase of a Typhus Centre project and preparations. Mentions July 1 timing, local county involvement, and ongoing program activities with unclear, garbled phrases. Strong entities are scarce due to damaged text.
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O.f.c
Coveradt Eas
Comace
Dothan Woman Wins Fabulous Radio Prizes in NY
Dothan resident Mrs Hennie Kraselsky won a range of prizes on Mutual Broadcasting Company’s Meet Your Lucky Partner show in New York last night. The haul included a beach cottage, land in Vermont, a car, and various goods valued as the jackpot.
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Victor Smith
Dothan
Hennie Kraselsky
Nathan Kraselsky
South Orange Avenue
Mutual Broadcasting Company
New York
Wil Dothan
Vandenberg Puts Taft At Ease On Early Vote Push
Senator Taft receives assurance from Senator Vandenberg that he will stay hands off in the early Taft Dewey presidential nomination fight. The meeting in Washington reportedly confirms Vandenberg will not interfere with Taft nor early ballot strategies. Taft allies see Vandenberg’s stance as removing influence in the contest while Dewey gains political ground ahead of the convention.
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Taft
Lyle C. Welson
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Robert A. Taft
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
John Foster Dulles
Washington
Ohio
Dewe
White House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dewey
Dulles
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Harold E. Stassen
Earl Warren
Calfornia
Hwever
Senate Committee
Allies Reform Reich Currency in Western Zones
Western Allies announce drastic currency reform to reduce circulation and enable German ERP participation. A new mark Deutscherpark is issued, with a one week debt moratorium and a one time exchange rate of 4 old marks for 9 new marks on Sunday. Many details follow, including banking loans and future conversions.
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Germany
Firmiss
Soviet Peace Offensive Noted By Associated Press
The Associated Press reports cautious American officials noted a Soviet peace offensive affecting eastern Europe. Soviet envoy Vassily Soukoloveaky named as German envoy said a four power agreement on currency reform is possible. Yugoslavia and Bulgaria offered talks while Yugoslavia discussed US reconciliation and Greece. Count Bernadotte to seek extension of the UN mediation Torn To No. 22 on Page 2.
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Amernican Officiel
Europe
Shephead
Yugoslavia
Bulgatia
Youtoslavia
U.S
Elastas
Bulgaria
Greece
Jaywitet
Balkan
Russia
Danube
Bosnia
CLONL
Partin
Aegesin
Cine
Pretsier David Dbene Garnor
Folk Bernadotte
UI NL
United States Doubles Air Strength in Europe
U S officials announce a boost to air power in Europe, detailing plans to stage a unit to move from Pancras to Germrot. The report notes the 86th fighter wing stationed at Alvroon Field on the Continent, with Aug 7 as a referenced date.
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Washington Air
United & Oat
Air Force
Pancras
Germrot
Uni
Alvroon Feld
C. Aonett
Conferees Agree On Highway Funds
Conferees reached consensus on allocations for highway funding with agreement on the primary programs, outlining disbursement plans and oversight measures to ensure steady construction and maintenance across districts.
Determined Senators Push Farm Program Toward Final Vote
Washington AP report shows determined Senators rush toward final vote on farm policy with two days left. Key figures include Aiken and others facing pressure to win House support, aiming to extend current price supports and prevent a drastic cut as farmers await a more permanent plan.
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Washington
Aikenie Vii
Farina
Retone &Monty
Walliams
Tan
Stah
Truman Returns To White House After Cross Country Tour
President Truman lands in Washington after a 15 day nationwide tour as he vows more vetoes against Republican Congress. He announces intent to push a major election message and criticizes housing bills while urging Senate confirmations of postmasters.
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Truman
Ato
Congress
Promisine
Fran
Coin Station
Altoona
Paral
Senate and House clash on arms budget in wartime budget talks
Conferees from the House and Senate prepared to resolve differences on a peacetime military budget as the Senate approved 6. level funding to reach 6.94 billion for the year ending June 30. The Navy appropriation was set at 3.75 billion and the Army and Air Force portions totaled about 900 million for the Air Force. The oleomargarine ban on Army purchases faced a possible revival amid ongoing budget battles.
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