Truman Urges Congress to Probe Real Estate Lobby
President Truman pressed Congress to investigate what he called brazen real estate lobbying operations as Rent Control extension faces battle. Taft Bricker and others weighed in with calls for a broad inquiry while critics argued over political motives and housing policy implications.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Ae ‘Tatt
Bricker
Artanc
National Home and Property Owners Foundation
Merbert A. Netton
National Association of Renovate Boards
Islom
Nelson
Sprckmin
DsAla
Copocters
Thas Ih
COP Controta
Sparimran
Dobby
Thie
House
Hutiesh
Leh
French Rally Bodies Face Black Maquis Plot Rumors
Reported Breton tensions and an alleged Black Maquis conspiracy to infiltrate De Gaulle's RPP raise security fears. Interior Minister Depreune vows a six month probe, while accused members deny plans to overthrow the government.
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Charles ReGaille
Rally of the French People
RPP
Interior Ministry
Wa Thare
Lac Ref
Rovernment
REF
Sin Brittant
Gre
Beeton
DeGaulle
Tigtist
RPF
Britta
France
Edeouard Depreun
Forcn
Jean-Georges Loustagnent- Lacy
Esme Henri de Volplan
Navy Funds Bill Approved By Committee On Naval Projects
The Armed Services Committee approved a bill authorizing 205 million dollars for shore base construction and recommended 217.4 million in appropriations. Key projects include a missile test center at Point Mugu California and a 27.9 million turbine laboratory at Trenton New Jersey. Hawaii land for security purposes near Pearl Harbor was not approved. Guam base funding exceeded 110 million with over 29 million recommended for related authorization.
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Aastiagin —Ar
Song Brouse
Navy
Naval Operating Base
Pearl, Harbor
Hawaii
Guamwan
President Signs Funds Measure Amid Budget Critics
President Truman signed a funds measure amid criticism of inadequate tax collection funding. The act redirects about 353 million less than requested, triggers thousand plus job reductions, and may cut up to 40 million from internal revenue operations in 1948.
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Wasligger
Trus Greet
Jin “Ross
Truman Aoted
Missing Girl Found Shivering On Mountain Side
Greta Mary Gale, two and a half, was found after a four hour search on the Sedugree mountain slopes near Tolon. She was located eight miles from the city by Francis Wo Keeler and rushed to Westwood Hospital for examination. A large-scale search by 350 volunteers, dogs, and bloodhounds followed the disappearance from the Tolon summer home in Pumye County.
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Taaysen
Greta Mary Gale
Ledug
Ait. Harkness
John H. Tolan
Qalehund
Tolon
Pumye
Moustein
Greta
Francis Wo Keeler
Audi
Westwood Hospital
Afra
William Gale
Neler
Montana
Wilders
Heresy Aceview Meh
Xrevitt'a
Sound Teuch
California
Susanville
Ulel
Eisenhower Army Talk Provokes Unification Bill Debate
Eisenhower’s Army statement is criticized as propaganda for universal military training. Rep Short urges congressional probe into Army posture and war budget. He argues stockpiling and readiness lack, pressing for accountability as national defense policy faces scrutiny.
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Eisenhower
Washington
United States Army
Russia
Rops Short
R-Mo
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
War Department
Short
Moyse Armed Services Committee
Universal
Leo E. Allen
R-Th
House Rules Committee
Shark
America
Congress
Shipyard Strike Expands Spreading to 80,000 More Workers
A CIO shipyard walkout spreads from four states to 20 plants across Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey and New York affecting about 80 000 additional workers. Pickets guard yards at Kearny New Jersey and Trooklyn New York as talks fail with union demanding higher wages and a three week paid layoff after twenty years.
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New York
CIO
Salt Coast
Unionista Gem
Os Abuudowsa
Amajee
Shipbuilding Workers
Frengih
New
Strikko
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Mame
Lenglane Gulf
Coasis
Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Kearry
N. d
Ordnight
Mint-Ropoljlay
Trooklyin
Street Scene Disrupts Parade Amid Confusing Message
Street scenes disrupt a parade with a loud halt and broken signs. A driver clashes with onlookers on two main streets causing confusion. Authorities note ongoing traffic and nearby construction while bystanders react to the chaotic episode.
Long Island Bridge Urged Repaired or Rebuilt
Residents urge Sullivan County to repair or replace a condemned bridge on Oldighway Street over the Holyton River to restore safe traffic. Magistrate Tom Childress says the county should maintain the bridge and notes prior promises of repair and funding, warning that removal would heighten flood dangers.
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Long Island
Long Twiand
Holyton River
Oldighway St
Brdge
Ans County
A. Ll. Reynolds
Sullivand
Tom, Childress
Thirteenth
Sullivan County
Childress
Bill Adams
Bee Bridice
Palmer Urges Board to Back Bridge Closure Action
Palmer asks the Kingsport City Board to support immediate barricading and closure of the condemned bridge over the Malsto(e) River at the Fort South location. The Public Welfare Commission, led by W. Palmer, seeks Sullivan County Court action before July 7 to bar all vehicular traffic until the bridge is rebuilt or replaced for safer, wider passage.
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Tt & Striber Sm Otty
W. Moulton
Board of Mayor
W. Palmer
Kings
Pat Welfare
Sullivar County Boarr
Bouth
Malstoe
Ole Feoute
Palmer
Gomy ‘Mission
Kingsport
Court of
Sullivan County
Meincosas
Ketter
Prge U2
British Power Plants May Be Nationalized
Britain considers government takeover of about 190 private power companies and 70 municipal plants at an estimated cost of 340 million pounds. Proponents say rapid expansion is needed to avert power shortages. Lords' opposition seen limited.
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London
Nationalinniior
Britain
Iedishulinn
Talap
Derkng
Mehler
HopRoov
Howie
Cound
Mitionaliza Key Industrias
House of Lords
Martin Freed on Bond After Friends Post Bail
Martin of route No 1 Shasspart was freed from Blountville jail after a $2,000 bond for his appearance at the next Grand Jury term. Relatives posted bail Monday. A preliminary hearing before Sessions Judge S G Gilbreath heard Martin plead not guilty. Christine Martin, wife, was lightly injured when a pistol shot struck her face and arm during the alleged disturbance.
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Martin
No. O. Shasspart
Aya Iie
Sullivan
Blountville
Martin Way
Moon
Tehomtous
Christine Martin
Kingsport Population Seen Near 100000 by 1967
A Kingsport Planning Commission report cites a telephone survey forecasting a 1967 population around 100000 for Kingsport and surrounding areas. The survey, by Ky Kingsport office engineers, also lists Bristol Johnson City and Elizabethton populations and notes the method aimed to gauge demand for telephone service.
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Wingsport
Teneo Fessve
Melanseck
Telephone Engineers
Kingsport
Orier- Mountun Telephone Company
Rpper Bray
Midgiport
Bristel
Tohnson Chiy
Elizabethton
Bristol
Johnson City
Tor Bristol
Argubrighi
Tatore Moudinln
Wade
Bristal
Thay
Cm & Bovyaar Los
Belaphone Company
Johnsom City
Atnodst
Law Lown
Jethgan
Kta
Kingsport Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Argabright
Werlsta Wis
Molles
Washington County
Kivey
Chestnut Ridge
Arontin
Bloomingdale Road
State Line
Gate City Mishway
Wickadite Church el
Knoxville
Madine Ehiding
Tom Childness
En Pose Cravic Rona
Lane Sues for 75000 in Beating by Officers
Lane, a former sheriff candidate, sues Sheriff Amos Robinson and four deputies along with Rogie Indemnity Co. for 75000 damages claiming a blackjack beating while in Sullivan County custody on October 29. He alleges multiple blows left permanent injury and seeks redress for medical and mental distress.
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Clarenes C.lane
Eeploye
Amos Robinson
Rogie Indermiity Company
Sullivan County
Kingsport Law Court
Lane
Robinson
Alessa Mereison
Coy J. Smith
Jack Foxes
Howard Hennley
Meghattes Furiker
Lane Sherith ‘Robinson
Sullivan County Grad
Tech
Circuit Court
Atteck
Teme
Sharit Morrison
Ditne
Morrison
Zane
60 Believed Dead In Ship Explosion Near Sicily
A transport ship explosion northwest of Rem Pasta Santo Stefana reportedly left around 60 people dead or missing. Survivors, including crew and workers, were evacuated as authorities pledged official inquiries. The blast occurred near Civiti Vecuhia, amid wartime fortifications on the island of Sicily.
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Irillach
Parley Aims to Open If Reds Walk Out
The three power European recovery conference faced a split as Soviet veto threats loomed. Britain and France indicated they would press on with continental planning for aid to Europe, seeking Marshall plan terms without Soviet participation.
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Grerge
Marshall
Cal
Bevin
Bithwalt
Gaipigter
Eck Furtites Ertviga
Bidault
Unis
Bevny
Britain
Ruasig
Moktovy
United States
Bill Gaint
Shooting Report Stirs Jerusalem
Reports of a shooting in the Ben Yehuda area of central Jerusalem triggered sirens and security measures. Authorities later said the alert referenced a large album and the all clear was given after about twenty minutes. Police and British troops cordoned Al Yahudiyeh village and nearby settlements to thwart possible brigand action.
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Jerusalem
Ben Yehuda
Acm
I Saured
al Yahudite
Senpeh
Tetrh
Tiley
Lewish
al Yahudita
Maganish
Rising River Forces Many To Quit Homes
Severe flooding drove evacuation as the Mississippi rose to a 102 year peak. Towns along an eight mile levee breach forced residents from Dupe Tl tpan Cast Carondelet and surrounding areas. Grand Tower faced risk as flood waters isolated nearby villages and the crest was forecast near 90 feet.
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St. Louis
Misessissinpi
Dupe
Here
Illinois Content
Grand Tower
Jesse Grammer
Mississippi
Bucom
Swe
Marshall Denies Europe Aid Plan Is Imperialistic
Secretary of State Marshall rejected charges that U S aid to Europe is imperialistic saying the aid is not for selfish ends but to rehabilitate economies and restore hope and peace. He addressed the Women's National Press Club during Ruth Cowan’s inauguration as president of the Associated Presswomen.
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Marshall
Europe
Washington
Oneias Datortian
United States
Natonal Press Club
Ruth Cowan
Prewg
Armes
Security Council Hears World Security Force Proposals
United States Britain and France presented provisional world security force estimates after a two hour Security Council meeting. Proposals ranged from 1200–1800 planes and 12 divisions of troops to 26 divisions and additional ships. Soviet deputy foreign minister dismissed the report as political theater while others urged action.
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United Nations Security Council
Miutle
Thve
United States
Britain
France
Wvoune Lyrae
Erriern
Andrei A. Gramyka
Pringinles
Alexander Cadogan
Ptt Yak
Inter
Miliatm
Camnittra
Security Council
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