Weak Controls Bill Clears Senate and Moves to House
The Senate approved the compromise Defense Production Act extension after 16 hours of talks, sending the measure to the House by a 194 to 142 roll call. It delays rent controls to Sept 30 in most areas and extends price wage controls to Apr 30 1953 with various exemptions and reforms.
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Oil Industry Defeated on Two Major Issues
Washington June 28 The petroleum industry suffered defeats on two big legislative questions involving billions. Crude oil price decontrol was blocked under the new Defense Production Law and the sidellands oil bill faced a veto override vote that appeared unlikely to succeed. The showdown moves to next week before adjournment for conventions.
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Escalator Clauses Shield Wages Amid Rising Costs
Cost of living protections in auto worker and many union contracts have cushioned workers as costs rise. Escalator clauses have delivered about 14 percent wage gains plus roughly two percent yearly living standard increases over the past two years. Most such contracts will be renegotiated next year as unions and management face new terms.
Artie Shaw Marries Bride Number Seven
North Canaan Conn June 2R ME Artie Shaw the oft married bandleader wed bride number seven Doris Dowling actress in a June 19 ceremony by Justice N Watson Hardenbergh who learned the man before him was the famous bandleader Shaw aged 42 Dowling 29 in her first marriage. The license listed occupation writer under the name Arthur Shaw. The ceremony in the justice’s office was witnessed by Shaw’s mother and an unidentified couple. The Shaws planned a New England tour for a few weeks.
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New England
U S Officials Report Great Developments in Atomic Energy
Washington June 28 Two top atomic energy figures presented President Truman with a top secret report describing great developments in atomic energy. Dr J Robert Oppenheimer and AEC Chairman Gordon Dean declined to reveal details fueling speculation about a hydrogen bomb.
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Death prophecy in Kentucky man misses 7 a.m. death
James P. Longworth 69 lay in a hot four room home in Middlesboro insisting death struck him at 7 a.m. EST as witnesses watched a crowd of over 200 seek his final hour. He spoke of leaving soon after declaring he was dying and later shouted praise before resting again as preparations for his funeral were planned and a late church service echoed his urging to prepare to meet God.
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James Longworth
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Dormant Kilauea Erupts Violently in Hawaii
A dormant 18 years volcano on the island of Hawaii roared to life, spewing sulphur clouds and lava from Halemaumau Crater after an overnight quake. Pilot H Lanier Turner reported a dramatic plume like an atom cloud while noting no nearby population was endangered and air routes diverted to allow viewing of the volcanic spectacle.
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Weather TiDes Brief Forecast for Tomorrow
High tide expected to reach 3.3 feet at Heyom. Forecasters warn of elevated tides and possible minor coastal impacts. Tomorrow’s tide cycle includes a 10:31 p.m. low tide with typical evening conditions.
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Fast Life and Veto Debate on Override in Ideland Senate
PETRONIUS reports that daily life of politics shows hope for an override fading as supporters fear defeat. The Ideland veto fight stalls before week’s end, signaling possible death of the override in this session. The McCarren bill faced similar override dynamics.
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