Congress News Roundup on Farm Funds and Housing Plan
In Washington the House debates a large Agriculture Department appropriation with Republicans pressing for cuts and Democrats seeking restoration. President Truman proposes a broad federal housing agency to cover housing finances for a decade. Former President Hoover urges easing industry restrictions in Germany and Japan to aid world recovery while backing relief aid for occupied areas.
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Hoover
William
T. Peacock
Washington
House
Sabathi D. Jin
Agriculture Department
Ki Wee
Appropriations
Trumen
Dirksen
R-N
Senate
Carlie Hill
Truman
Herbert Hoover
Germany
Japan
Sppiopr
Cishan
Wold
Ile
Iapan
Homer
Marines Raider Chief Dies At 51
Brig Gen Evans Fo Caileon Carlson, founder and leader of the Marines Raiders, died at Beeanual Hospital in Portland following a heart attack. A World War I veteran, Carlson helped organize the 2nd Marine Raiders and led them at Tarawa and Saipan. He served in China, Nicaragua, and for President Roosevelt’s guard, returning to lead combat units in the Pacific. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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Portland
Evans
Caileon
Marine
Cort
Beeanual Hospital
Hevett
Cruixon
Bits Brightwood
Ore
Carlson
Astoria
Ore Naval Hospital
Mt Than
Marines
Carlow
China
4Th Marines
Kitaragua
Warm Springs
Chaina Avain
le Teton
Orient
Tarawa
Saipan
Plebeian Electric Lights Fire At Baltimore Banquet
In Baltimore a Wine and Food Society dinner ended in an accidental blaze after a Creole custard course with cognac failed to ignite. Edward Waldo of New Orleans presented the dish. Lights were dimmed and 50 guests struck matches to the desserts, causing an electric blaze.
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Baltimore
Wine and Food Society of
Edward T. Waldo
la Societe Des Gourmets
New Orleans
City Uses Bonds to Fund New Dothan Fire Station
The City of Dothan votes to issue and redeem bonds to raise funds for a new fire station. Bonds were purchased as a temporary investment, with proceeds earmarked for construction and equipment. Officials say the move ensures cash flow while the project proceeds, and funds will be placed in an interest-bearing account until needed.
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Dothan Todin
Vargin
America
Civ
Diethar
Orly Commission
Detbani
Yarghon
Ser
Vauthn
Dog Receives Diploma At School In Wall Pa
In suburban Wall Pennsylvania a Wooly black and white dog earned a grammar school diploma while a 14 year old boy Timmy Franks lay gravely wounded the result of failing to obtain a diploma both stories unfolding in Pittsburgh area schools. Timmy, an eighth grader, was found in the hallway with a chest wound and a pistol in his hand after a failed attempt to secure a high school entrance diploma. The article notes Jammy Jansons hardships at home and the impact on his schooling as teachers recount his bright potential and the disappointment of missing the examination date.
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Pittsburgh
Wall
Pennsylvania
Timmy Franks
Bobtorn High School
Janans
Geraldine Donky
Jimmy
Jammy
Rehool
Praan
Ciharlea
Kansas
Eh Tolel
Halberg
Sten Tervadt
Washington
Calpain
State retirement plan may shift city workers to state system
City commissioners moved to place City of Dothan employees under the state retirement system after instructions to draft a presentation. A public meeting named to decide between Hardwick and Kish drafts included department heads, with Hardwick’s plan reportedly favored by some.
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John W. Bash
City of
Hardwick
Alan
Chy
Cite Hall
Civ
Cmde
Kish
John PD Ayre
Clyde Coe
Aice
Wood Malone
Fem Uedae
Commissionery
Malone
Capital Punishment Abolished In Russia
Moscow reports the Supreme Soviet Presidium has abolished the death penalty in peacetime, praising a secure world peace and noting no universal threat. Pravda says the decision reflects international conditions and avoids reintroducing capital punishment despite aggressive rhetoric from several US senators.
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Murostec
Vishinsky
Wong
Reva
Pravda
Preaitiian
Supreme Soviet
Takiz
Thomas
Russell
Brewster
Tabor
Alabama schools close for 650000 students this week
Massive statewide note states that about 650 000 Alabama pupils will finish term early this week as districts report shortened schedules. Local superintendents say teachers and staff will prepare classrooms for summer and entertainment and events will fill the coming break.
Sixteen year old Oliver Terpenning charged in neighbor’s four deaths
Slender 16 year old Oliver Terpenning was charged near Toledo with murder after the flower scented shavings of four children from a neighbor were found dead. Justice Albert Perkins issued a warrant on recommendation of Donel Prosecutor Kenneth Southoaf Lapeer County. The four victims, three girls and a boy, were found with bouquets in their hands.
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Iaw AY Civy
Mich
Oliver Terpenning
Toledo
Albert Perkins
Recommenda
Donel
Kenneth Southoaf
Lapeer
Char
Nearon Smai Ghivel
Fragmented OCR tale of a child shooting incident and police testimony
The boy Tellus or Stanles witham and others are cited in a garbled report from a rural area about a shooting. Police statements describe the suspect’s actions and movements toward Tinlay City. The article records a dramatic confession and the ensuing investigation by state police across two states.
22 Nazi Operators Of Concentration Camp Are Hanged
A pared fragmentary notice reports that 22 Nazi operators of a concentration camp were executed. It references other names and figures in a chaotic OCR stream but confirms the core event of executions and related contextual mentions.
Each Son Thinks He's Better But Dad Always Leads
Hal Boyles column reflects on aging, family roles, and the pull between generations. The piece notes the father guiding the family path even as sons grow older and seek independence, creating a quiet tension between youth and tradition.
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Dad
President's Mother Holds On After Bad Night
Fragmented report describes a night of illness and emergency involving the president's mother. Medical staff and family details are sparse while authorities and caretakers monitor her condition amid uncertainty about her health.
State Planning Board Exercises Indirect Control Over Major Spending
Report outlines how the State Planning Board influences large expenditures through required project plans and Governor oversight. It notes that funding and construction decisions hinge on board approval and potential executive actions, with officials citing legislative provisions and state revenue usage. Other figures referenced include Debbins and Folsom discussing planning mandates and public construction oversight.
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State Planning Board
Eben
Debbena
Alune
Ainest
Folsom
Planning Board
Pelion
Suntoniaen
25 Car Freight Train Derailed Near Grady
A 25 car freight train derailed near Grady in Montgomery. A company official said five cars were involved in the incident and debris blocked the tracks. Crews expect the track to be clear by tonight.
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Grady
Montgombary
Dea
Appa
Atte Ata
Ald
Glecadt
Montgomary
Naouogthow
Rege
Akoace Reed
Boeriock Tanisht
Army Deserter Escapes Jail To Hitchhike Home For Birthday
An Alabama deserting prisoner escaped by digging through a jail wall with a radiator iron, then hitched a ride on a gasoline truck toward Indianapolis. He aimed to reach his birthday home as his father had hoped to reclaim him from authorities.
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Coffer
Alabama
Rovemyn
Carter
Tomerros
Indianapolis
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