House Committee Proposes Big Agriculture Budget Cut
The House Appropriations Committee backs a 381 million slash from President Truman's Agriculture Department budget, proposing 807 million for the coming fiscal year starting July 1. The cut targets the Farmers Home Administration, soil conservation, crop insurance, and school lunch programs, as committee aims for substantial reductions overall. Senator Bridges cites a further 1 billion in cuts to meet a 4.5 billion Senate pledge, with details to follow on which agencies are affected.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Truman
Agriculture Department
Department
House
Farmer's Home Administration
Old Farm Security Administration
Soil Conservation Service
Anderson
Congress
Senator Bridges
Senate
Bridges
Newspapers Stirred by Lynching Verdict
Across the nation editors react to Greenville South Carolina jury acquittal of 28 defendants in the mass lynching case. Opinions range from condemnation of the verdict as anarchy to praise for upholding lawful due process and precedent implications for future cases.
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Greenville
S. C
New Orleans Times-Picayune
South
Wille Earle
New York Times
Chicago Sun
Atlanta Journal
Charlotte, N. C
News
The
Piedmont
May Denies Army Pressure in Garsson Trial
Former congressman Andrew J. May testifies he did not pressure Army officers to win war contracts for the Garsson munitions firm. He faces bribery charges alongside Henry and Murray Garsson, accused of taking 550000 to secure War Department favors. Prosecutors say Campbell received many calls from May, while May notes a lumber firm stake with the Garssons.
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Washington
Andrew J. May
Levin H. Campbell
Army Ordance
Garsson
May
House Military Committee
Henry
Murray Garsson
War Department
Garssons
Campbell
International Harvester Company
Chicago
Kentucky
Clemency Denied as Paroled Killer Executed in Kilby
In Montgomery AP report Israel Garrett 45 Negro died in Kilby prison electric chair for a murder committed while on parole from a life sentence for his wife's slaying. He declared innocence before execution after clemency appeal was denied by Governor Fol som.
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Montgomery
Israel Garret
Kilby
Garrett
James E. Folsom
Boy 10 Is Awarded 12000 In Damages For Auto Injuries
A Montgomery circuit court jury awarded 12000 damages to 10 year old Joseph Seale Baxley for a fractured right upper thigh bone after an automobile driven by Bertha Griggs struck him while he rode a bicycle. Baxley sought 35000, alleging simple negligence. Baxley appeared on crutches during the two day trial. Both parties are Montgomery residents.
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Montgomery
Joseph Seale Baxley
Bertha Griggs
Baxley
William Inge Hill
T. B. Hill, Jr
Brain swelling linked to headaches study finds
Dr. Broda O. Barnes reports eight year study of 100 patients suggesting migraines arise from brain swelling under fatigue. He notes thyroid deficiency in most patients and reports marked drops in headache frequency after thyroid extract treatment within 30 days.
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Chicago
Broda O. Barnes
Kingman
Ariz
Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology
North Carolina Mob Takes Prisoner From Jail
Sheriff A C Stephenson reported Bud dy Bush a 24 year old Negro was seized at 2 a m from Northampton County Jail by masked armed men. The mob said to be white removed him after an attempted assault charge and there was fear a lynching occurred.
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Jackson
Northampton County
North Carolina
Greenville
S. C
News-Herald
Murfreesboro
E. D. Edwards
Edwards
Bridged Fuse Ignites Home Fire at West Main Street
Fire caused by an overheated electric iron traced to a bridged fuse in the switchbox of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Manuel’s dwelling at 900 West Main Street. Chief R. J. Ryan warned that bridging fuses is dangerous and urged professional inspection for persistently blowing fuses.
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J. B. Manuel
West Main Street
R. J H. Ryan
Ryan
Sales Tax To Cause Closing Of Store In Sequachee
Will C. Hill will close his Sequachee general store at midnight May 31 as Tennessee's new two percent sales tax takes effect. He also publishes The Sequachee News and said his family will use the remaining stock. He noted hiring a clerk would be costly and risk mistakes.
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Sequachee, Tenn
Will C. Hill
Tennessee
Hill
Sequachee
Seagulls Fly Inland To Rescue Oregon From Cricket Plague
In Pendleton Oregon hundreds of seagulls traveled inland about 300 miles along the Columbia River to help farmers control a cricket outbreak. About eight birds led the charge, feeding on crickets across four counties 35 miles west of Pendleton.
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Oregon
Pendleton
Ore
Amany
Columbia River
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Pendeton
Dying Scout, 15, Earns Eagle at Bedside Ceremony
Ronald Pirnitlipsa, 15, terminal brain tumor patient at Saginaw General Hospital, received his Eagle Scout badge in a bedside ceremony. Wollard J. Nash pinned the badge as Ronald, weak but proud, wore pajamas while doctors gave him three days to live. he had completed all but one merit badge with help from his father and family.
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Saginaw, Mich
Saginaw General Hospital
Ronnd Pirnitlipsa
Wollard J. Nash
Valley Trails Boy Scout Council
Ronald
First Baptist Church
Everett
Commerce Chamber Barbecue Devoid Of Formality
An informal Napier Field Chamber of Commerce barbecue drew a casual crowd with no speeches. Rev Charles H Hil dreth offered blessings as attendees toured the new industries and crowd mingled after 7 pm despite rain delays and speaker cancellations.
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Commerce Chamber
Lid on Hot Springs Gambler Era Ends as Reform Spreads
Hot Springs Arkansas viewed as possible return for casino activity as reform tightens reign after December ouster of long time political machine. Casinos closed, punchboards halted, and civic virtue enforced amid indictments surrounding Tea of Hot Springs and Leo MachLaughlin.
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Hot Springs
Ark
America
G. L's
Sidney S. McMath
Marine Coast
Leo PL MachLaughlinn
Tea of
Juming Walker
New York
Yugoslavia Blamed For Greek Turmoil
The Balkan Nations Investigation Commission signed a report urging the UN Security Council to treat support of armed bands violating frontiers as a world peace threat. The majority backed Yugoslavia as a main sponsor of guerrilla activity in Northern Greece, with Albania and Bulgaria cited as contributing factors. The plan calls for frontier conventions and a UN commission or commissioner to monitor violations for at least two years with quarterly reports.
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Ernest Fischer
Geneva
II Nations Balkans Investigation Commission Today
United Nations Security Council
Balkan
U.N
Russia
Poland
Yugoslavia
Greece
Albania
Bulgaria
Dewenn
Canditiane
Aoithin Mennan
Biter
Rsuplinserevpees
EEE
RPP
United Nations
Security Council
Two Men Die In Fire After Truck Wreck Near Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama two unidentified men perished when their heavy truck left US 80 and plunged into a ditch. Firefighters could not free them before the cab burned, the victims screaming for help as they burned. A. T. Mason of Birmingham was named as the truck’s owner. Police believe the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
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Mongomery
Panxeraby
Darien
Tne
Pagway
Tons Cat Hone
A. T. Mason
Birmingham
Montgomery
Carlole
W.L. Bass
Liquor Law Enforcement
State Department of Public Safety
Roling
Mrs. J. D. Foy Reappointed to City Education Board
Mrs. J. D. Foy was reappointed to the City Board of Education for another five year term ending April 30 1952. The board comprises five members and terms are staggered with one expiring each year. Other members named include M. I. Hanahan Oscar Tompkins Fred Moseley and Charlie Newton.
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J. D. Foy
City Board of Education
M. I. Hanahan
Oscar Tompkins
Fred Moseley
Charlie Newton
Balkans Report Faces Hard Days Ahead in UN Clash
The UN Balkans Investigation Commission report signed in Geneva faces a rough ride in the Security Council where Soviet Russia and Poland oppose any move to condemn Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria. The council rejected a Russian proposal limiting a sub commission and ordered the watchdog group to stay in Salonika pending the full report.
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John A. Parris
Lake Success
N.Y
United Nations
Salonika
Greece
Balkan
Security Council
Athens
Albania
Yugoslavia
Romney Sentenced For House Bank Shortage
Kenneth Romney former House sergeant at arms received one to three years in federal prison for concealing a shortage of 145 864 in his office. Judge Alexander Holtzoff noted leniency due to the elapsed time and mentioned John H. Smithwick now living in Georgia as linked to the case. The testimony indicated others may have shared responsibility though Smithwick cannot be charged.
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Washington
Kenneth Romney
House
Federal District Court
Alexander Holtzoff
Holtzoff
John H. Smithwick
Top-Notch Man Sought to Direct Greek Aid Plans
President Truman faces delays in staffing the new aid program for Greece and Turkey as officials prepare a $400 million package. A top administrator is needed to oversee both military and economic aid, with potential candidate Paul Hoffman among the considered names.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Truman
Greece
State Department
Ioan
Turkey
Congress
Congress In the Bill Which Mr. Truman
Paul Hoffman
Studebaker Corp
Edwin C. Wilson
Ankara
Lincoln McVeagh
President Truman’s ailing mother shows no gain
President Truman’s mother, Mia Martha E. F. Truman, remained in a serious condition with no improvement over two days. The president said she was “real about the same” and had “not a very good night” as he and his wife left Kansas City for Grandview to stay at her bedside. Brig. Gen. Wallace H. Graham reported the condition as unchanged, with hopes of gradual improvement fading. The White House continued operations from Mrs. Truman’s home and hotel headquarters in Kansas City as the president balanced duties and his concern for his mother.
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Hedalde
Washington
Graham
White House
Truman
Paris Shocks Crowd as 9 Year Old Maestro Conducts
In Paris at the Palais de Chaillot Pierino Gamba, nine, conducted Beethoven’s Fifth with calm power. The audience flooded the stage, police intervened to keep order, and even a crying one year old clung to him as admirers cheered. The La Morieux Orchestra joined the ovation embracing the prodigy.
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Picrino
Lamoureux Symphony Orchestra
Pierino
Piering
Hahan
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