Political Groups Report Spending For Campaigns
The AP reports on June 19 that for the 1948 presidential cycle the Democrats' March 1 to May 31 income was 354,714 with 204,509 in spending, leaving 150,205 in the bank on May 31 and 29,422 in unpaid pills. They credit Jackson Day dinners with over 230,000 raised. The Republicans disclosed 99,604 in contributions and 177,834 in payments, with no bank balance, debts, or loans listed. The Democrats carried loans of 50,000 to New York, 30,000 to California, and 5,000 each to Kentucky and Maryland committees.
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Body of Hospitalized Man Found on Tracks
The mangled body of Henry W. Putman Jr. 41 of Carthage Missouri was found along the Wabash tracks near the Union boulevard viaduct in Forest Park. Patrolman Beckencamp said the body was identified by Dr. Stanley Turkel of McMillin hospital staff who said Putman had walked out of Barnes hospital branch where he had been a patient since last March. An inquest was tentatively set for tomorrow.
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U S Forces Warned as Weak in Case of Enemies Attack
Lt Gen J Lawton Collins warned that U S forces are outnumbered by Russia by large margins with thousands more aircraft and potential divisions. He urged universal training and unified mobilization to prepare for possible, even probable, attacks on U S soil and major ports.
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Gavin says no oil shortage despite distribution issues
Rep Gavin told the House there is no oil shortage though others predict lack. He cited Army and Navy reports of shortages for military use and noted distribution problems and transportation deficiencies amid strikes.
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French Bank Employees Strike Shuts Banks In Paris
Paris June 19 AP Em ployes of all banks in France except the Bank of France walked out today after last minute talks failed to yield raises in pay. In the capital department stores and many five and ten cent shops joined the action. At nine in the morning crowds gathered, but no workers reported for duty.
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Report Decrease In Child Deaths
Dr. Forrest E. Long of New York University told President Truman's safety conference that child traffic fatalities, ages five to fourteen, declined by four percent while overall motor vehicle deaths rose nineteen percent. He credited schools for safety education but noted barriers include lack of public interest funding and trained personnel amid crowded curricula.
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