Supreme Court rules against Truman steel seizure ends with strike
The Supreme Court voided Truman's steel seizure as unconstitutional in a 6 to 3 decision, removing private ownership from mills. CIO leaders ordered a nationwide steel strike, halting production coast to coast. Commerce Secretary Sawyer returned mills to owners while government orders paused civilian steel deliveries to preserve defense stocks.
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Koje POWs Raise New Red Flag Amid Allied Crackdown
On Koje Island Korean War prisoners erected a fresh flagpole after American guards pulled down the Red standard. Gen. Mark W. Clark pledged full force to crack down on the rebellion as 40 prisoners reraised their banner in Compound 602. An Allied guard fired, killing one North Korean prisoner and wounding another, an incident called accidental by camp press officials.
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Voters Urged to Participate as Ballot Interest Lags
The piece argues that public officials push vital issues despite voter will and cautions that low turnout undercuts democracy. It notes politicians seek power and laments turnout below half of eligible voters, warning of continued influence ahead of page 16.
Marked ballot guidance appears on page two
The Independent presents recommendations for today's election on page two.
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Warm weather greets voters on election day
Weather outlook favors a pleasant election day with a high near 74 degrees in Long Beach. Light winds increase later becoming westerly at 10 to 18 mph as residents head to polls. Forecast notes a mild, mostly sunny start with seasonal temperatures and variable morning winds.
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KGER to Broadcast Primary Results All Night
KGER will air returns from the tonight’s primary election every half hour starting at 7 30 p m until midnight The HGH unit and The Independent will not operate together on this service KGER broadcasts on 1880 on the radio dial.
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