Debate Looms Over Jap Peace Treaty Ratification
Senator Connally predicts lengthy, stormy debate before Senate approves the Japan peace treaty. Senator Jenner warns secrecy risks security, while McFarland aims to push ratification before adjournment. Conference in San Francisco seeks signature this week amid global ratification requirements.
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Connally
Texas
Senate
Japan
Do Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Jenner
R-Ind
United States
China
McFarland
Arizona
Congress
San Francisco
U. S
House
Kansans Again Endangered By Floods
Eastern Kansas rivers swollen by heavy rains threaten Kansas City industrial districts still recovering from last July’s flood. Army engineers rush earthwork in Argentine and Armourdale districts as dike work continues along the Kansas River. Topeka mayor orders evacuation of North Topeka amid renewed flood fears.
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Kansas City
Kas
Kansas
Argentine
Armourdale
Kansas River
Missouri
Topeka
Kenneth Wilke
North Topeka
College Star Bud Wilkinson Coaches OKC Era Days
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson served as football coach and athletic director at Oklahoma City. The note recalls his early college football days at the University of Minnesota in 1934 to 1936. Fireflies used to illuminate gardens for parties in Japan.
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College
Oklahoma City
Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma
University of Minnesota
Japan
Gwendolyn Cafritz Invites DiSalle To Social Evening
Washington socialite Gwendolyn Cafritz says she has mailed invitations to Michael V DiSalle and Mrs. DiSalle for a party next Wednesday at her house. She mentions Tony Biddle and General Hoyt S Vandenberg as possible guests and denies reports she refused invitations in Paris. DiSalle has not attended many parties since arriving in Washington nine months ago.
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Washington
Michael V
DiSalle
Gwendolyn Cafritz
Perle Mesta
Luxembourg
Mike
Judge Frees Man in Ticket Scalping Case
In Philadelphia, Michael Collins, 51, was discharged on ticket scalping charges after Magistrate Nathan A. Beifel heard testimony from Detective George Barrett that Collins sold him a Yankees Athletics doubleheader ticket for 4.50. The magistrate praised the defendant and dismissed the case.
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Philadelphia
Michael Collins
Nathan A. Beifel
George Barrett
Collins
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Tourists Climb Trees To Escape Floods
In Gatlinburg Tennessee tourists trapped by a flash flood along Mount LeConte fled to trees for safety as the Weather Bureau confirmed a sudden deluge caused by heavy rainfall. About 40 cars were marooned for several hours, with one inch of rain falling in an hour.
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Tenn
Smokies
Weather Bureau
Mount LeConte
Tate Eddie Collins Sets World Series Records
Boston report notes Tate Eddie Collins established two world series records in his career with nine hits setting one mark and fourteen stolen bases setting another. The piece mentions Ohio as the Buckeye State due to chestnut prevalence per Britannica.
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Boston
Eddie ‘Collins
Ohio
Russians Sit On Hands As Truman Speaks
At the Japanese peace conference in San Francisco President Truman faced cool reception from the Soviet delegation. Andrei Gromyko and his aides sat unmoved during applause and offered brief lines like No any comment. Gromyko later attended a reception but kept to the corner with his group, moved rooms, and departed as officers escorted delegates out.
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Truman
Andrei Gromyko
Mr. Truman
Gromyko
State Department
John F. Simmons
Galdres
Oriental Shrine Club Formed From Two Guilford Units
Final plans merge the High Point Piedmont Shrine Club and the Greensboro Shrine Club into the Oriental Shrine Club Inc with headquarters on the Greensboro highway. E J McFeters announces the charter and 630 plus paid members. assets total 78 815 dollars. The center aims to aid Shriners Hospitals for crippled children and other charitable causes. A 6 30 p m fish fry opens tomorrow night as Fall and Winter programs are planned.
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Greensboro Shrine Club, Inc
Greensboro Highway
Oriental’ Shrine Club, Inc
E. J. McFeters
McFetters
Oriental Shrine Club
Shriners
Greensboro Shrine Club
High Point
Greensboro
Greensboro Shriners
Guilford County
Texas Puts Three Rapists to Death
In Huntsville Texas Fred Felix Adair Jr a 27 year old Dallas man described as a love burglar and two other rapists were electrocuted shortly after midnight at the state penitentiary. Adair who did not admit guilt remained calm to the end and his wife stood by him through a lengthy court battle as authorities prepared to return his body to Dallas.
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Tex
Ulp
Fred Felix Adair Jr
Dallas
Love
Texas State Penitentiary
Adair
Silent Elite Attend Subdued Opera House Debut
He hurried from a side entrance after signing autographs for a persistent woman. The first night drew modest fashion with dark costumes and simple hats. Delegates wore dark suits, blue dominant. President Truman received a standing ovation, the Japanese applauded, while the Russians refrained.
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Opera House
Truman
Methodist Body Denies Charge of Red Front
In Chicago, Methodist Federation for Social Action officials deny Legion charges that the group is communist. A three day national membership meeting is held at First Methodist Church in Evanston as Cook County and Evanston Legionnaires urge denial of facility use. Federation leaders defend their group as a democratic fellowship of Christian people focusing on social issues.
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Chicago
Methodist Federation For Social Action Today
American Legion
First Methodist
Evanston
Cook County
Evanston Legionnaires
Kenneth F. Thompson
Association
Thompson
Jack R. McMichael
New York
Federation
House Un-American Activities Committee
McMichael
Methodist social gospel and steel mill roles linked
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Methodist Church
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