Bunche Offered State Dept Post Declines for Pay Reasons
Dr Ralph Johnson Bunche a 44 year old political scientist and scholar was asked by President Truman to join the State Department as an assistant in Washington on May 25 reports say he declined citing financial constraints and a desire to continue his UN service with the United Nations rather than accept a department post.
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United Nations
Ralph Johnson Bunche
Truman
Washington
Brandson
Eere
Anyanas
Vicksburg District Engineer Transferred to Washington
R G Lovett, district engineer since May 1946, will move to the chief of engineers in Washington to serve as chief of planning and procurement. Col. Pean Wikes will then assume Vicksburg duties around mid July. The position pays 14 000 dollars tax free locally or 10 900 with taxes.
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Vicksburg
Misa
R. G. Lovett
Tthe
Washington
Ing Vicksburg
Col
Pean Wikes
Hunitest “Nationg
Warimenti Ps
Communists Seize Shanghai Port Amid Feeding Crisis
Debated impact of Shanghai capture as the ECA faces policy limits on aid to Communist-held areas. The article notes Shanghai's 6 million population, reliance on American aid, a remaining $50 million in funds, and potential food shortages if supplies halt. It discusses Western responses, notably U S and British positions, and the likelihood of limited recognition.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
AFP
Shanghai
China
American Economic Cooperation Administration
Burma
ECA
Congress
Anghai
United States
Far East
Washington
U.S
Britain
America
London
Brittain
United Nations
Russia
France
Acheson
Berlin Rail Workers Reject Peace Feeler
Berlin rail workers rejected a peace feeler from the Prussian sponsored system and vowed to continue a five day strike. UGO demands include recognition as bargaining agent and rehiring of politically dismissed workers. Kreikemeyer offered wages, but barred some layoffs, amid a costly, two faction city divide and at least two deaths linked to the stoppage.
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Er In
West Berlin
Willy Kreikemeyer
West Marks
UGO
Kreikemeyer
Berlin
Keeping Money in Your Shoe Is Hazardous Local Theft
Hassellville May 23 A taxi driver warned by Sheriff that hiding money in shoes is unsafe. Cabbie Guy Bowen kept $200 in his shoes. a bandit held him up and ordered removal of his shoes, then took his wallet. Bowen reported the loss to Sheriff Guy Hickman.
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Hassellville
Guy Bowen
Bowen
Pope County
Sherif
Guy Hickman
Husband Learns Few Facts About a Wife
Camden court hears 19 year old Francis J Barry charged with support for his pregnant wife Doris M4. Judge G Rusling Leap orders $12.50 weekly payment, Barry protests earn only $11 weekly. The judge quips about a wife’s prerogative as the case reflects domestic tension.
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Camden
N. J
Francis J. Barry
Doris
G. Rusling Leap
Barry
Wolf Trapped Near Harrison Found Dead in Transport
Game Warden Lefty Suman captured a live wall trap nearby and transported it to Harrison. On arrival the wolf was found dead, likely from fright, according to Allman.
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Harrison
Lefty Suman
Allman
Mishandles Funds In Gianapolis Court Action
A Gianapolis court order dismisses Rev. Raymond G. Hoekstra as manager of Little David Walker’s evangelist tours amid allegations of unlawful handling of funds. The move follows an investigation by the UPA into financial mismanagement.
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Gianapolis
UPA
Raymond G. Hoekstra
Little David" Walker
Judge voids Hoekstra contract over boy’s finances
Probate Judge rules Hoekstra’s management of a 15-year-old evangelist’s funds too liberal and orders Hoekstra to turn over all the boy’s money and assets. Dad and V. White are referenced in the dispute as guardians or parties to the case. The case cites control over David’s finances and the need for stricter supervision.
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V. White
Hoekstra
David
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