Immigration rows provoke Legion leader's sharp claims
Aboard the DAR convention in Washington National Commander Paul Griffith of the American Legion accused U S immigration officials and defense forces of failing to stop a flood of illegal entrants. He called immigration a racket and warned of using fear to panic veterans across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thrasher
Comdr. Griffith
Paul Griffith
American Legion
DAR
Washington
U. S
Ieft Prp
Griffith
Daughters of the American Revolution
American Legion Aad
Ugo Carusi
U.S
City Extends 25000 Loan to Stock Show for 1947 Buildings
The Hope city council unanimously approved a 25000 short term loan to the Third District Stock Show to finance livestock building construction for the 1947 exposition. Hope will take 25000 in state warrants as collateral at local banks, with interest paid from gate receipts. Prosecuting Attorney James H. Pilkinson represents the Stock Show. Terrell Cornelius urged adequate facilities to attract top animals, noting Texarkana’s Four States Show as a rival. Senator F. C. Crow explained state funding limits and obligations under a 100000 allocation to four district shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Livestock
James H. Pilkinson
Oe Ape
Terrell Cornelius
Texarkana
F. C. Crow
Blytheville
Fort Smith
Pine Bluff
Crow
Albert Fink
John Vesey
Show Association
Thomas Purvis
R. E. Jack
Fulton Youth Appointed to West Point
George William Orton of Fulton has an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point by Congressman Oren Harris. He will join the July class and is a Fulton High School graduate who studied at Marion Military Institute in Alabama. He is a native of Hempstead and the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Orton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Orton
J. C. Orton
Fulton
United States Military Academy
West Point
Oren Harris
Young Orton
Hempstead
Fulton High School
Marion Military Institute
Alabama
Greek minister urges American troops to deter Communist aid
Athens June 4. Sophron Venizelos, cabinet minister and defense council head, privately suggested that American troops in Greece could curb external aid to guerrillas. He warned substantial abroad support could threaten the region, noting Bulgarian and Yugoslav sources aiding 10,000 guerrillas and Bulgarian mills supplying uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Sophocles Venizelos
Greece
Venizelos
National Defense Council
United States
Mediterranean
Albania
Yugoslavia
Split
Bulgaria
Soviet Newsmen Barred by U S Official in Korea Dispute
Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge refused entry to a Russian news correspondent in southern Korea unless Russians allow all American correspondents in Seoul to enter Soviet occupied northern Korea. The joint Soviet American commission meets in Seoul to set up a provisional Korean government with sessions planned in the Russian zone. Sixteen American reporters and photographers are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
John R. Hodge
Korea
Soviet-Amercain Commission
Truman Seeks Universal Training Law in Advisory Report
President Truman asked Congress to consider universal training after releasing the Advisory Commission on universal training report. He called the plan essential to strengthen defenses against atomic warfare and noted the commission unanimously urged adoption. London action moves to final approval for a peacetime conscription bill forcing 18 year olds into one year of training. The Lords backed it despite concerns over duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
United States
Martin
Van
R-Mich
Senate
London
Britain
House of Lords
House of Commons
Russian Atom Plan Called a Fraud
Frederick H. Osborn, United States deputy on the United Nations atomic energy commission, called the Soviet plan for atomic control a fraud on the peoples of the world. He warned that the proposed international agency would issue orders to national agencies, causing trouble and friction. He spoke to the UN Atomic Energy Commission and had met with state department officials in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis W. Carpenter
Lake Success
N. Y
Frederick H. Osborn
United States
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Osborn
U. N. Attomic Energy Commission
State Department
Washington
Magnolia Druggist Drowns in Bodcaw Lake
Alvin Dennis, about 47, Magnolia druggist, drowned today in Bodcaw Lake eight miles south of Stamps while fishing from a boat that overturned. His companions reached shore. Survived by widow, mother and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamps
Alvin Dennis
Magnolia
Bodcaw Lake
Here
U S Bans Hungro Red Airplanes
The United States barred Maszovlet aircraft from flying over American zones in Austria and Germany due to a lack of aviation rights in Hungary. The ban follows two years of Hungarian and Russian obstructions to U S air activities and affects a May transfer of a Hungarian Social Democrat delegation by air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
U.S
Legation
Maszovlet
Austraia
Germany
Hungary
Lajos Dinnyes
Erno Mihalysi
Kiev
Moscow
Switzerland
Hammerhead Bird Builds Half-Year Nest
An African hammerhead bird constructs its nest over a six month period. The process highlights the bird’s patient, methodical building behavior and the long duration required to complete the structure.
Britons Receive Explosive Powder by Mail In International Plot
Scotland Yard disclosed that several prominent Britons received a mysterious explosive powder mailed from Italy in what may be an international subversive plot. Among those named by Evening Standard were Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery and Sir Stafford Cripps, with authorities warning recipients to hand any such envelopes to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scotland Yard
Italy
Evening Standard
Viscount Montgomery
Imperial General Staff
Stafford Cripps
Board of Trade
Rome
Yard
Falcons Kill Prey In Flight With Clenched Talon Strike
A falcon strikes prey midair using a half closed talon blow. The maneuver demonstrates precision and speed in hunting from the air.
Classy Chassis Advice Sparks Oklahoma Youth Debate
Oklahoma high school girls challenge a health booklet on becoming a "whistle job" by promoting a "classy chassis." Miss Maxine Turner argues for diet and grooming to boost appeal, advising milk, vegetables, whole grains, and sleep. The piece preserves era slang and social norms while outlining health guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Maxine Turner
Miss Turner
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Jackson
Kilroy
Luke Spook
Coal Contract Negotiations Break Off
Washington June 4 United Mine Workers and southern coal operators halted wage talks ten minutes before resuming. Operators had proposed 85 cents daily pay raise while ending portal to portal travel pay. UMW rejected the offer as unrealistic and left the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Ward
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Southern Coal
UMW
Portal
Laurence E. Tierney Jr
Rutland Vermont Flood After Dam Break Damages City
Rutland Vermont city of 18000 loses power and water as flood from torrential rain causes 2 million dollars in damage. One 13 year old missing, several houses destroyed, 200 damaged, National Guard deployed, rail bridge washed out, emergency supplies rushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Vermont
Richard la Victorie
Ernest W. Gibson
National Guard
East Creek
Chittenden
East Pittsford
Bids Sought for Shumaker Naval Barracks Project Camden
Camden June 4 bids were invited by Capt Kenneth W McLaren for completing the marine barracks and converting bachelor officers quarters at the Shumaker naval ammunition depot near Camden. Bids will be opened in June with details forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Shumaker Naval Ammunition Depot
Kenneth W. McLaren
Green Resigns as Director of State Publicity
Glenn A. Green resigns as director of the Arkansas Resources and Development Commission effective July 1 to join Lion Oil Co. as editorial assistant in advertising. He will oversee company publications from El Dorado. Green led state publicity for six years after appointments by Gov. Adkins and Gov. Laney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Glenn A. Green
Arkansas Resources and Development Commission
Green
Lion Oil Co
el Dorado
Homer M. Adkins
Consolidated
United States surveys Latin Americas on Argentina membership
The United States begins polling 19 Latin American republics to assess support for Argentina joining as a full member of the inter American system. President Truman signals openness to a hemispheric defense pact including Argentina after talks with Argentine Ambassador Ivanissevich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Argentina
U. S
Juan D. Peron
Truman
White House
George C. Marshall
Oscar Ivanissevich
Ivanissevich
Buenos Aires
May Police Report Summary Highlights and Arrests
May police activities show numerous arrests including drunkenness assault and battery and driving offenses. Investigations total 25. cases pending from last month 25. total cash collected 1388.25 with fines 1230.00 and bonds 1226.00. Also reported are brakes issues speedings arson attempt A W O L soldiers and other routine duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W.O.L
Pethare Pte Aga
W. L. Tate
Truman Delays Action On 4 Billion Tax Cut Before Kansas Trip
President Truman will not act on the four billion dollar income tax cut before leaving for Kansas. Secretary Ross said he does not know if action will come before his Midwest trip. Congress completed work on the bill yesterday and House leaders discussed it, though some oppose the measure. The president has ten Sundays to veto or approve, with a cabinet emergency session scheduled and a news conference planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Kansas
G. Ross
Ross
Midwest
Congress
House
Tener
Owever
Rep. Rayburn
Secretary of Treasury
Los
James Roosevelt
California State Democratic Committee
Congressional
Ship Wreck in Lakes Fatal to Eleven
Windsor Ontario June 4 Eleven persons lost their lives when the freighter Emperor struck rock in a treacherous passage and sank. Twenty one survivors were rescued by the United States Coast Guard and taken to Fort Wil Ont. The ship carried three cooks and a body was found among the victims. Captain Eldon Walkinshaw, 38 years at sea, was among the missing. The wreck occurred about 3 10 a m CST in fog near Isle Royal. The Emperor rested on the bottom in about 50 fathoms of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Ont
Emperor
Igpe Cook
United States C Guard
Ft. Wil Ont
Pee Mee
Eldon Walkinshaw
Great Lakes
Coast Guard
E. J. Roland
Cleveland Coast Gate District
Tuis Coast Guard
Upper
Isle Royal
Coast Guard Kimball
Edna Schultz Sound
Turkey Enforces Secrecy on U S Military Mission
Istanbul reports reveal a U S Military Commission studying needs of the Jewish Army under President aid program moved under a secrecy order. The secrecy surrounds the commission’s activities, with limited public disclosure despite press attention. An ex-resident named Ozan dies in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istanbul
Turkey
U. S. Military Commission
Jish
Ozan
New Mexico
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Missouri
Mr. Truman
A. Herbert Marshall
Charleston
M. D
United States of America
America
By Robert Vermillion
United Press
Texas
NEA
Seymour
Hal Boyle
Vermont City
By Donald J. Gonzales
Tate
Silew
Lakes
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