Major Géts Leper Wife Settled In Leprosy Colony
Major Hans Hornboste1 helped his wife settle at the U S marine hospital in Carville Louisiana today. He said they are completely happy her ailment is leprosy not cancer or tuberculosis. He plans to advocate that leprosy is not highly infectious and aims to return to Letterman Hospital after a week.
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Hans Hornboste
U. S. Marine Hospital
San Francisco
New Orleans
Carville
Hornbostel
Guam
Letterman General Hospital
California
Forester
Jack of All Trades
Ambedkar proposes village regrouping to end untouchability
In an interview in Delhi, Dr. Ambedkar outlines a plan to relocate Untouchables into self contained villages with government funding, claiming this would abolish untouchability within 20 years and seeking American help in India’s constitutional settlement.
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Untouchable
India
Dr. Ambedkar
Baroda
Columbia University
New York
Ambedkar
Delhi
America
French Assembly Picks Notable Leaders in Early Balloting
Among successful candidates to the new assembly were Maurice Thorez secretary general of the French communist party Edouard Herriot pre war premier form premier Edouard Herriot Radical Socialist leader Pierre Mendes France financial expert former premier Paul Reynaud and Michael Clemenceau son of the World War I leader.
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Maurice Thorez
Communist Party
Edouard Ee
Edouard Herriot
Pierre Mendes-France
Paul Reynaud
Michael Clemenceau
Shrine Initiation Locks Up Spokane Official at Airport
City Purchasing Agent N. S. Fetterman, during a Shrine initiation in Spokane, wore a heavy chain and lock around his neck. Escorted to the airport, no one had the key and he reached Minneapolis before a mechanic cut the lock.
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Spokane
Wash
N. S. Fetterman
Chicago
Fetterman
Minneapolis
Truman Labor Legislation Debate Signals Senate Rift
Truman supporters on Capitol Hill doubt Congress will approve stronger measures than the Senate version unless new strikes ease. Sponsors linked to De Lacy and Rep Marcantonio lead 14 Democrats including Salley Neely Kee Celler Powell Klein Patterson Kelley Green Morgan Biemiller Coffee and Savage across New York West Virginia California Pennsylvania Wisconsin Washington.
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Marcantonio
Al-Ny
Salley , Neely
Kee
West Virginia
Celler, Powell and Klein
New York
Coer and Patterson
California
Kelley, Green and Morgan
Pennsylvania
Biemiller
Wisconsin
Coffee and Savage
Washington
Deaths Below Estimate in Memorial Day Traffic
The four day Memorial Day period saw 164 traffic deaths, well below the National Safety Council forecast of 329. Total violent deaths reached 292, down from 327 in 1944, amid a holiday marked by a mix of facts and unrelated trivia included in the clipping.
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National Safety Council
Giggling Girls Inspire Five to Hold Up Men in Philadelphia
Five young men and three giggling girls, described by police as thrill seekers, staged four holdups in Northeast Philadelphia. The group used a maroon car with girls giggling as lookouts while two young men struck victims for loot under $200. A man reports a pistol to the stomach and a knife at his neck as they robbed him.
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Philadelphia
International union leaders push for peace talks and WFTU help
The international president claims chances for a peaceful settlement are seriously jeopardized. They urge the WFTU to declare any merchant vessels crewed by U. S. government as sea ships and request additional aid. CIO is linked to the WFTU and other bodies with millions of members in Russia Britain and France. WFTU exec council plans a Moscow meeting June 16 18.
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Russia
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Moscow
Unions Split Over Seamen and Dockers Strike Support
AWL maritime unions appeared divided over backing the June 15 strike of seamen and dock workers. The CIO backed maritime unity and reported a pledge from Captain Harry Martin of the AFL Masters, Mates and Pilots union to respect CIO picket lines, while Joseph Ryan of the AFL International Longshoremen's Association denounced the strike as political.
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AWL
Clo
Committee For Maritime Unity
Harry Martin
AFL Masters, Mates and Pilots Union
CIO
Joseph Ryan
AFL International Longshoremen's Association
Labor union split on a European dockers action
The WFTU may influence European dock workers as Bridges and Curran lead the Committee for Maritime Unity formed by six CIO unions and one independent group. Four unions have voted a joint strike amid demands for a 40 hour week for seamen, overtime pay, and wage increases, with seamen currently working 56 to 63 hours at sea and 44 in port.
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Europe
Bridges
Curran
Committee For Maritime Unity
CIO
Atlantic
Gulf
Great Caicos
Labor Department
National Maritime Union
First Straw Hats Arrive in America from England
The first straw hats in America were imported from England. Hat making in the United States began in the mid 1800s, marking the start of domestic production in the era.
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America
England
Italians Vote in Referendum to Choose Monarchy or Republic
In Rome on June 3 4 voters divided as Italy neared a plebiscite on monarchy versus republic. Republic champion Pacciardi claimed 60 65 percent support though monarchists warned of irregularities. King Umberto voted early as observers eyed both the referendum and the constituent assembly results.
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Italy
Constituent Assembly
Randolfo Pacciardi
House of Savoy
Esaoe
Kinne
Umberto
Parioli
Coal strike and foremen union threaten mine operations
The soft coal strike, begun April 1, persisted with a 12 day truce as talks stalled. John McAlpine of district 50 planned to seek a government contract for about 75,000 supervisory foremen, warning foremen may refuse to work if mines return to private owners until inspections are completed.
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UMW
John McAlpine
Umw-Affiliated
District 50
McAlpine
Cherry Speaks on Duty and Self Reliance
Governor Cherry urged self reliance over dependence and urged individuals to change habits and stop blaming others. He cautioned against complacency in old age and stressed personal responsibility for meaningful work and better use of years.
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Cherry
Five council members back modification amid Franco issue
The proposal has the support of five council members France China Australia Poland and Brazil along with others. The United States and Britain oppose actions boosting the assembly's prestige at the expense of the security council. All major powers are expected to back Poland's challenge to the sub committee finding that the security council lacks authority to direct a break with Franco. Approval requires seven votes including unanimous backing of the five permanent members.
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China
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Poland
Brazil
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Britain
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Security Council
Pratt inducted into Congress with family present in ceremony
MISS PRATT 25 years before becoming a Carolina congresswoman in a May 25 special election. Present were her brother Lacy L. Pratt of Radford Virginia and sisters Elizabeth Pratt of Whiteville North Carolina and Mrs. F Bernard Smith of Washington. Other congresswomen listed include Democrats Woodhouse North Mankin Emily Taft Douglas Helen Gahagan Douglas and Republicans Luce Sumner Bolton Smith Rogers.
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Lacy L. Pratt
Radford
Elizabeth Pratt
Whiteville
N. C
F. Bernard Smith
Washington
Woodhouse
Conn
North
Mankin
Emily Taft Douglas
Ill
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Calif
Luce
Sumner
Bolton
Ohio
Smith
Rogers
Mass
Stockings and butter mark survivor journey to Seattle
Mrs Anna Lobl, a former inmate of the Theresidentstadt concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, arrived in New York and learned “concentration camp—no stockings.” By the time she reached Seattle she had seven pairs of stockings and a pound of butter.
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Theresidentstadt
Czechoslovakia
New York
Europe
The Third Left Finger Ring Finger Tradition
The third finger of the left hand was chosen as the ring finger because ancient belief held a vein ran directly from it to the heart.
Braising Basics for Budget Meat
To braise is to brown then add liquid. Reduce heat to simmer and cover to cook until tender. This method suits inexpensive cuts of meat.
YWCA in High Point Invites Girls to Join Fun Fellowship
In High Point the YWCA invites girls in industry to join its in ow clubs for fun and fellowship. Call for details and participation information.
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High Point
Inow
YWCA
Labor Board to Seek Election at 25 More Mines in West Virginia
George J. Titler UMW district president Beckley WV says NLRB permission will be sought this week to hold bargaining elections at 25 additional mines. The plan follows broader back to work movements as miners in WV PA and IL return to pits under new terms. Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas mines are slated to operate despite owner doubts.
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Beckley
W. Va
National Labor Relations Board
Interior Krug
NLRB
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J. Stanley Stevenson
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Stevenson
Rome Stars and Stripes Ends After 3 1 2 Years in Mediterranean
The Rome edition of Stars and Stripes, last of 13 in the theater, ceased publication after three and a half years. It began printing in Algiers on May 9, 1942, and released a special 24 page final edition yesterday before closing.
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Jane
Stars and Stripes
Mediterranean
Algiers
Wreck Kills About 90 on Canton-Hankow Rail Line
Canton News reports about 90 deaths and over 60 injuries after four coaches derailed on a northbound Canton Hankow train crossing a bridge 60 miles south of Hengyang last Thursday.
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China
The
Canton News
Hengyang
Bananas picked green and Canada’s official anthem
Bananas are harvested unripe and eaten green, as they ripen poorly on plants. In Canada, God save the King remains the only officially sanctioned anthem, though The Maple Leaf Forever is sometimes called the national anthem.
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Tropics
Canada
Pompeii Murals Show Citizens in Hats and Bonnets
Excavations at Pompeii reveal murals depicting inhabitants of the ancient city wearing hats and bonnets. The discovery sheds light on dress and daily life before the 79 A.D. eruption.
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Pompeii
Barbers' trade relics and curious health and consumption figures
Historical note on barber poles as relics of barber surgeons. Separate estimate shows Americans use 241 pounds of paper products annually per person. The human body contains eight to ten pints of blood.
Jacksonville on the St. Johns River
Jacksonville, Florida lies on the St. Johns River, a key geographic reference for the city and its riverine location.
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Jacksonville, Fla
St. Johns River
Market Report Shows Mixed Demand in Textile Trade
In New York on June 3, ten lots of print cloths and six were sold as the cotton textile market steadied amid a coal strike unrest. Auction activity awaited the amended price control ruling before broader commitments. Demand remained strong for newsprint bookings in wholesale lines while rayon goods saw only routine business.
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New York
Livestock Market Report Chicago June 3
Livestock market activity weaker than last week with 5 000 hogs salable and prices around 14 85 per cwt for good to choice. Cattle receipts 14 000 with calves 500 and feeders scarce. top hogs steady to lower while cattle show limited demand with top at 18 00 and beef cows around 13 50 to 16 00, bulls to 14 75.
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Chicago
Stocks Advance In Early June Trading
New York as of June 3 AP reports stock market moves with gains for leaders and small favorites. American Telephone touched 200 while major names such as International Nickel Westinghouse General Electric and Southern Railway show activity. Hesitant bids appear for U S Steel Boeing and Glenn Martin with several others including Great Northern and Union Oil among listed names.
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American Telephone
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Goa Southern Pacific
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International Nickel
Seabuck
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Standed
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Southern Railway
Bana & Ohio
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago On Weekend Arrivals
USDA notes potato arrivals on track 415 and mixed demand through Friday to Sunday. New stocks show moderate supplies and weaker market with California Long and Bliss varieties priced around 3.25 to 3.65 per 100 pound sack and regional prices in Alabama Florida and Georgia.
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USDA
California
Bliss
Alabama Sebagos
Florida
Red Hair and Quiet Night Rally Near OConnell Home
A crowd is urged to gather around Police Sergeant John F. OConnell’s residence. The scene centers on OConnell and his eight red headed children as drivers slow to glance at the unusual sight.
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Chicago
John F. O Nell
Lafayette’s Full Name Revealed in Historical Note
The full name of the French figure who served the American cause is Marie Joseph Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette, highlighting his lineage and national service in a concise historical reference.
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M Lafayette
Marie Joseph Gilbert du Motier Lafayette
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