Voice of Opinion on Israel and UN Inaction
James Thrasher argues Israel’s emergence as an independent Jewish state comes with heavy costs. He condemns UN inaction and United States policy shifts that backed partition, then recognized Israel, fueling ongoing conflict and casualties in Palestine.
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Israel
State of Israel
Palestine
Alberty
Nations
United Nations
Tomorrey
United States
United
General Assembly
Jerusalem
Brod
Arabs Agree to Truce Fight Continues in Holy Land
Cairo dispatch reports Arab nations accept a four week armistice but demand a unified Palestine. Fighting persisted with the Trans-Jordan Arab Legion repulsing Jewish attacks on Jerusalem gates before 3 am Palestine time. Egyptian artillery and attacks near Tel Aviv were claimed by both sides as the cease fire debate continued.
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Robert Hewett
Cairo
United Nations
Palestine
U. N
Kunplay
Holy Land
Israel
Trans-Jordan
U.S
Araab
Bernadotte
Truce Commission
Ava
Security Council
Eld
Jerusalem
Zion
Jaffa
Jerusalt
Arab Legion
Jerusaem
al Assas
Re- Luyot
Aviv
Death Toll Mounts Among Seamen After Launch Tragedy
The Liberty boat from the aircraft carrier Kearsarge swamped in heavy seas near Amplon Heads Moray, leaving 28 sailors unaccounted for or missing after a night search. 26 names released as missing. several rescued and treated aboard the carrier. Cause remains a puzzle as investigators review the tragedy and sea conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norkirk
Nitvy Gael Coast Guard
Lauren
Amplon Heads
Moray
WES
Kearsarge
Vis Gels
Forge
Gut
Navy
Washington
Nore
Lhe Navy
C. Smiley
Tha Kear- Range
al Bell
Nays
Dawes
Buss
Former Hape Resident Dies in Minden Louisiana
Clarense Pink Wivnphr, a former resident of Rape, died Monday at his home in Minden Louisiana. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. Funeral services were held in Minden with burial at Magnolia Cemetery.
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Hape
Minden, le
Clarense
Rape
Minden
Feneral
Magnolia
Probe Marshall Plan Profit Report Sparks House Probe
Rankin introduced a congressional probe into reports that magazines and movie producers may share 40 million dollars under the Marshall Plan for foreign circulation. Washington Times-Herald and Tribune service material cited potential beneficiaries including Life Newsweek and Paris editions, with officials discussing currency conversion and possible disbursement details.
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Wisaingon
Agnocyl
Rankin
Gulasiz
Ranker
Washington Times-Herald
Marshall Phin
Willard Edwards
Chiziau Tribune
Washington
J. Noel Macy
Office of International Internation
State Department
Macy
Tie
Dureien Kl
Vie Plat
Imation Picture
Vine
Life
Mewsweek
Paris
New York Herald
Christian Camp Ground Homecoming Set for July 4
Christian Camp Ground near GWoton Arle to host a July 4 homecoming. Bud May, chairman, announced plans for 2000 to 500 persons with a community program and fellowship event. Public invited to attend.
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Christian
Chistian Carn Grounds
Gwoton
Arle
Bud May
Alabama Democrats split on civil rights plank at convention
Returns from Alabama's runoff primary jolted Democratic leaders as a large share of the 26 member delegation headed to the national convention appeared ready to back a civil rights plank. Governor James E. Folsom faced a likely defeat in his bid for a delegate-at-large, signaling a rebuff to his influence. Maryland backed Truman and Lane amid Southern splits, while South Dakota's incomplete results favored a pro Truman slate. Truman could amass about 250 delegates. 618 needed for nomination. Karl Mundt won the GOP Senate nomination in South Dakota amid broader Republican gains in California voters.
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United Press
Alabama
Hones
Truman
James BE. Folgsom
Philadelphia
Mason-Dixon
Maryland
Millard B. Tydiings
William Preston Lane
South Dakota
Karl FE
Mundi
Congress
U. & Senate
Otto
Lindstad
California
Tyes
Largest B29 Formation in Mock Raid
Anders Field Maryland May 27 The strategic air command produced the biggest mass formation of bombers into the air today for a new bombing raid on Selfridge Field Michigan The operation involved heavy bombers and coordination over Kansas City toward Michigan with B25s and other aircraft in a simulated attack reflecting the growing strength of the air force.
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Anders Field
Ma Dine
Strategic Air Command
Oro Duct
Selfridge
Hela
Miek Theathers
AL Whielys
Orwdedvens
Kansas City
Tomn
Michigan
Wiel
Newoek
Asaueu
Japan
Saterie
City Election to Name Mayor Voters Cast Absentee Ballots
A special city election to fill the unexpired term of Albert S. Fink will be held Tuesday June 4. Candidates are Lyle Brown John P Vesey and Louis Carlson. Voters unable to be in Hope Tuesday may cast an absentee ballot any time this week.
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Albert S. Fink
Lyle Brown
John P. Vesey
Louis Carlson
Modern City Directory Planned for Hope in 1948
Hope prepares a new up-to-date city directory slated for late 1948 delivery. Charles Armitage of the Chamber of Commerce announces the Mullin-Kille Company will publish. The directory will list names, addresses, occupations, with street, business, and professional sections and a buyers guide.
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Charles Armitage
Chamber of Commerce
Use Mullin-Kille Company
Mullin-Klile
W. &. Parks
Hope
Truman Pleas for Housing and Trade Legislation
President Truman urged Democratic leaders at the White House to push housing reform trade reciprocity and federal education aid as the Senate nears adjournment. House leaders said Republican aims appear to block passage while Rayburn and key senators discussed the five major speeches Truman will give on tour. About 240000 churches hold roughly half of Americans as members.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Senate
House
Rayburn
McGrath
Rhode Island
Lucas
Illnois
Rep. McCormack
Massachusetts
A Glance at U S Population Figures Show This Country Is Getting Very Crowded
HAL BOYLE reports crowdedness across the United States as population grows, noting crowded streets, homes, and vehicles plus rising numbers of people, animals, and even horses. The piece uses humorous observations on space, growth, and past vs present population data.
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U.S
Hal Boyle
New York
WoPi
United States
Cemeter
Cilius
Elivets
Wade Teingdorn
Uaelk
Biggest peacetime budget heads to House in history
The House faces the largest peacetime military budget ever, totaling 10 196 672 250 dollars for the army navy and air force. The Appropriations Committee warned of Soviet military threats while noting the Mediterranean fleet exists to deter aggression and to evacuate personnel if needed. Admiral Louis E. Denfeld described how the fleet could be augmented and reiterated that American ships in troubled regions convey resolve to maintain peace and prevent takeover of vital areas.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
Appropriations Committee
United States
Mediterranean
Soviet Union
Adm
Louis E. Denfeld
Kearsage
Norfolk
U. S
Denfeld
Europe
Germany
Trieste
Greece
Turkey
Navy
Lwa
City Police Activities During May
May police activity shows 32 total convictions with various offenses including drunks disturbing peace reckless driving leaving the scene of an accident speeding driving without a license and other minor traffic violations. Fines and cash bonds totaled about 1339.50 with 1170.00 paid to the municipal court clerk and 170.00 in fines paid elsewhere.
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Aw.o.l
Mun
Tne
Resignation of Hope Police Chief Accepted by City Council
Chief W L Tate tendered resignation as police chief with effective date June 15 1948 or when successor is ready. Acting Mayor Lyle Moore and council accepted the resignation and approved two weeks vacation pay, while a replacement process will proceed. Also actions included hiring help to open Mullapal pool repairs to curbs and guags, funding streets parkwork, softball equipment, Kiddie Carnival permit, and trade of SPG fire station building. no action on vacation pay for ex mayor Albert Fink.
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W. L. Tate
Pope
City Hall
Tate
Lyle Moore
Hope
Arkansas
City of
Atl
Merg J
Police Department
Nolan Tallett
Mullapal
R. N. Mauser
Higaway Department
Thar Park
St Eason Eye
Livestock Association
Park Hope Industrial Corp
SPG
Albert S. Fink
Flood Threatens Clatskanie Area as Crest Tops Dike
Portland dispatch reports the Columbia flood crest pressing the Clatskanie area with dikes near failure. About 1,000 residents evacuated as the river threatens towns upriver near Portland and Vancouver. An estimated 10,000 homes were swept away in the rampage, with Vanport destroyed and widespread damage across Northwest communities. Federal aid mobilizes. Red Cross and Salvation Army assist with shelter, food, and clothing as recovery efforts begin.
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William Phipps
Portland
Ore
Columbia
Clatskanie
Pacific
Clatskan
U. S. Army Engineers
Clatskanit
Ciatskanhie
Troutdale
Uor
Vanport
Pordan
Longview
Washington
Vanhport
A. Anni
Tin
Str
Red Cross
Salais
I Army
Sunda
Denver Attorney Involved in Kidnapping Ends Life
Denver records show attorney Ben B. Laska, linked to a sensational 1033 kidnapping case, was found dead. Detectives reported six incriminating notes suggesting self-inflicted death. the motive remains undetermined. Laska had a complex history including a 1933 conviction and a 1947 pardon.
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Denver
Ben B. Laska
Work Olid
Hig Ve
Arthur A. Housti
Laska
WOW to Give Flag to Boy Scouts Ceremony at Fairpark
WOW lodge plans to present an American flag to Boy Scouts at Fairpark at 4 pm Thursday. The event includes National Colors, “America,” invocation, speaker James Pilkinton, and a bugle call. Scouts process in, raise the flag, salute, and render the pledge before benediction.
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Hope Wow Lodge
Fairpark
America
James Pilkinton
Boy Scout
Audrehee
North and South Korea plan separate governments
Seoul reports North Korea and the U.S. occupied south and north regions moving toward independent administrations. South Korea recently seated its new assembly, while North Korea denies plans for a constitution. A fall kills Stuttgart carpenter J. E Thomason in Memphis hospital.
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Seoul
South Korea
Ruaston
Nuri Korea
Fiveu
North Korea
Weterun Democratic People's Republic
Stuttgart
J. E Thoma
Thomason
J. J. Porter Lumber Co
Memphis
Arabs Report Victory in Big Battle
Amman reports Arab legion victory after a clash near Ramallah and Jenin, with heavy Jewish casualties in Jerusalem. Dispatch notes unclear timing and exact location of Ramana and Givat Shaul actions while describing a broader assault on the old city of Jerusalem.
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Amman
Transjordan
Arab Legion
Aish
Tsrachi
Givat Shaul
Jerusalem
Camen
Rummana
Jenin
Jerusa
Old City
Ang
Agere
Romena
Givat’Shaut
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Onlahuna
Charles F. Ursehel
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Albert L. Bates
Tripee
Lassa
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