Flood leaves Rutland Vermont homeless by crushing flood
Rutland Vermont faces a devastating flood that left about 500 people homeless and four missing. Water and electricity were cut off as National Guardsmen patrolled drenched neighborhoods and emergency kitchens operated to feed evacuees. Public works warned water restoration could take two to seven days while army mobile kitchens and Governor Gibbs prepared for immediate assessment and aid.
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Vermont
Pittsford
Willan Kalle
Bixteth
Fort Bichard Allen
Ernest W. Gibaon
Brattheborn
Rutland
Tydey
Rhemaka
Meger
Menarisl
Armory
Larcer
Geetien
Xaiety
Global Police Force Issue Up Before UN
The UN Security Council opens debate on a global police force. Major powers back the Military Staff Committee report with Russia dissenting on many points. US Britain France and China favor majority recommendations. Debates may stretch beyond one day as nations outline contributions bases and operational needs.
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Lake
Russia
United Nations Security Council
Leare
United States
Military Star Committee
Soviet Union
Linited
Britain
France
China
Sehel
Johnson
Ammerigan
International
Army
Navy
Cal
W. R. Hodrison
Rokagresmott
London
West
Rusing
Independence for Truman Plane Faces Early Trials
The four engine presidential transport Independence, replacing the Sacred Cow, is a luxuriously outfitted craft capable of 315 miles per hour. Named for Truman's Independence, Missouri hometown, it will fly this month with delivery expected around July 1. Estimated cost ranges from 50,000 to 700,000, funded with government support for special equipment.
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Santa
Dmones
Cae
Whitehouse
Truman
Roosevelt
Delvery
Yast. Tall
Sugar rationing debated as Cabinet weighs end date
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson told Senators that household sugar rationing may be casted soon and argued for possible removal of controls before October. Walter Mackie of Pepal Cols Company urged immediate de control to curb storage and price effects, while Cuban sugar crop hopes rise.
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Wraseraguue
Anderson
Senate
Walter Mack
Pepal Cols Company
Agriculture Department
Mack
Kaw
St. Andersen
Armericet
Tom
Delayed Decision On Tax Bill Looms In Washington
President Truman faces delays as Congress finishes work but decides to veto timing. Secretary Rose says no firm plan for aSignature before he leaves for Kansas City meetings. Senate backing the measure 48 to 28 and House 220 to 98, with party leaders cautious on passage.
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Washington
Banean City
Charles G Rose
Bar. Truman Wobld
Camnce
Mid-West
Kansas City
Mgr
Truman
Tosh
Secretary of Treasury
Snyder
Los Angeles
James ‘Roosevelt
Senate
Delaanas
Minti
Colg
BLM
House
Steamer Sinks Off Isle Royale Drowning Reported
Reports say seven crew members died and three passengers missing after the heavy freighter Rumperer hit a rock and sank near Isle Royale in fog. Twenty one survivors reached Pt Williams Ontario, with authorities investigating the Lake Superior tragedy.
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Winrdaes
URC
Orelaces
Lake Supevise
Lonely Isle Royale
Pt. Williams
Ont
Minnesota
Canada Steamship Lives, Ltd
Lake ‘Ogsted
Arthur
Dahtabule
Winddor
Taft Survey Finds Businessmen Expect Prices to Drop
Washington report cites a Senate-House economic survey of 383 respondents showing businessmen and others anticipate lower prices and higher wages for the rest of the year. Taft said most groups favor immediate tax relief while expressing optimism about their own firms and pessimism for others. Senate member O Mahoney praised the majority against voluntary price controls and warned against government intervention.
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Taft
Washington —Mary
Ballere
R.onio
Questennaires
Senate House Economejs Committee
Soxic
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Toi x
Wynensing
Dunn
Bradabront
Senate-House
Labor Bill Advances in House Amid Vague White House Veto Threat
Washington reports the House moved the labor bill toward approval with limited Democratic support and Republican defections over union policy. The bill heads to the Senate where a presidential veto remains a live possibility as Truman administration aides weigh signs of broader labor unrest and political risk.
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White House
Pr Troma
St !Ate Democratic Party
Union
Mpport
Vise
Peat and
Suite Toy Densicrats
Contereas
Treman
Tomer
Hauge
Fateh
Ena
Truman
Hatch
Luton
Puge
Question over India’s future as Britain plans exit
Mountbatten declines specifics while editors fear a split in India. He says Britain could retain bases, and Indian transition may occur by August with a possible dominion status inside the empire. He notes arrangements for transfer of power and a Commonwealth link beyond independence.
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India
Britain
Hindustan
Gould
Ruber
Empire
Teskfare-Exitindly
Pepe
Paris Te Study narvate Joh Marti of the city
Police department sends Captain Martie to Georgia Tech for a two week specialized instructor course in public safety. He will teach at Debyne-Hernatt High School next school year. City officials consider sending a police officer to the Atlanta school to join the Safety Council led by William Williams.
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Narvate Joh Marti
Georgia School of Technology
Atlanta
Kingsport
Safety Council
Martie
Athents
Debyne-Hernatt High School
Path
J. Chaves
Magor
Alder
Segular
Tharks
William MC
Williaomds
Street Scenes and a Silent Convention Amid Turmoil
In a tense street scene a crowd disrupts a meeting as a child sobs and voices clash. A car on Belstint Highway veers while debaters confront each other, and bystanders watch as the event unfolds with uncertainty and concern.
Braden Resigns High State Post in Controversy
Braden resigns as secretary of state amid a controversy within the administration over United States foreign relations. Reports indicate Shavellie sought to control the department but was blocked by differences with Argentina and the ongoing policy debates with President Truman and the ambassador.
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Wasup Toner Regen Tio
Sproilh
Braden
Mssishant
Apgenting End
United
Staten AteeTting
Sithore
Argenties
Optime Conference
Truman
Anchonsador Oxcar Ivantsge
South America
Buenos Villes
Washington
Arpentina
Tuan D. Peron
United States
Peron
Festerday
White House
Ane
Bassador Ivatissevich
Marshall
Achesort
Tvenissevich
Argentina
U S Gallows Flight Of Hungarian Planes
The Hungarian government informed Washington that planes of the Fug dian Hungarian tracer company Mastovlet are not allowed to fly over American zones of Austria and Gadmen. The announcement was delivered to premier Lajos Dinnyes and acting Foreign Minister By no Mipalytl, both pro-Comunist members of the Small Helders Party, in response to American air activities in Hungary during the last two years.
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U.S
Budapest
Mgation
Todey
Fugdian
Byno Mipalytl
Helders Party
Senate Near Final Vote On Treaties
Washington reports senators near final action on peace treaties with Turkey Hungary Bulgaria and Romania. Senator Connally predicts ratification is certain while Fulbright warns that delaying could empower communists in Eastern Europe and hinder withdrawal from Italy. Vandenberg calls for possible separate peace with Germany and Austria as a hedge against Soviet actions.
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P—Conesdieg Oy
Ponettana Mara Bint & Decer Vetas
Monnally
R-Tex
Tor
Senate
Connally
Foxes
Zenaton
Ohio
Denti
Bemater
Falbeight
Filteright
Etig
Fulbright
Cam
A. Gelay Swithen
Vaardemberg
Ordbichy
Uuamsdttee
Marshall
Presidant Frurma
Jbg
Ferenc Nagy
Italy
Europe
Ruyesia
Tule
Ttaly
Simsidu
Walbright
United States
Vandenberg
Apeccky
Hungary
Genny
Austria
Coopera
Bach
Vendenbets
Senate panel backs plan to unify military under single secretary
The Senate armed services committee unanimously approved legislation to place Army Navy and Air Force under unified direction to improve economy and efficiency. General Eisenhower letter supported unification though concerns about practicability were noted. The measure aims to streamline authority for national defense and wartime operations.
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Washington
Senate Armed, Services Committee
Army
Navy
Gurney
RGD
Dwight D.eisenhower
Miners Walk Out Over Wage Proposals in Breakup Talks
United Mine Workers and Southern coal operators failed to reach a wage agreement as miners abstained from talks after the company publicized its wage offer. The dispute centered on an 85 cent daily pay increase and portal-to-portal pay for underground work, stalling negotiations and prompting a temporary conference pause. Officials warned miners would not return until wage terms shifted, while other regional talks were suspended after discontent over compensation structures.
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UMW
Thewe
Coe
EZ Tigracy, Jr
Haa
Tagawn
Pcle Broind Im Casa
Aby Uy Betes
Lewis
Marth
West
Tiemney
Joseph J. Ardigo
Ser
peart-et-Arms B. & Homan
Iyer
Alabama Fears McKellar Bill to Radically Change TVA
Alabama senators Sperkman and Jones, both Democrats, warned that McKellar's bill would oust TVA Board Chairman Gordon Clapp and require five years executive experience for board members. They argued the plan would curb TVA spending, halt new plants, cut research, and steer operations toward private firms.
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Washington
Soma
Tor McKellar
D-Tentil
Tennessee Valley
Aheharia Tangoessmer
TVA
Sperkman
Repi Jones
Alabama
McKeler
EVA Board
Gordon Clapp
Senate
McKelar
Clapp
Sparkmap
Sh Jones
Metichlar
Cloom
Befora Jetting
Mel Bistion
TVA Bbay
Treasury
City Approves Employment Of Counselor
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the employment of Fr. Paul Edwards of Morristown New Jersey as the city probation and juvenile counselor. If he accepts, he will be paid 2408 dollars yearly from Community Chest funds. The selection followed a committee review and recommendations.
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Boars
Alderson
Paul Edwards
Moarristown N. J
Crytk
Jim Perens- Towcher’ Association
Civic Club ‘Council
Board of Mayer and Aldermdés
Commie
Akterman
J. B. Cargon
M Puller
Russell Stone
Center
Commerce
Commerce and Market
Trains Derail in Palestine as Mines Cause Casualties
Two Palestine trains derailed this morning after mines exploded on the railway. One derailed south of Holle Four, destroying tank and coal cars. a guard was killed in a separate Tel Aviv Lydda line blast. A fireman survived the other incident with no further injuries. The attacks occur near the same area as prior government rail attacks.
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Jerusaem
Nownerd
Palestine Enestal Plain
Hamed
Holle
am _ Sladtvigally
Raikcaya
Argentina May Win Longer War For U S Arms
Postwar talks at the White House signal a thaw with Argentina as diplomats predict resumed consultations on mutual defense. Officials indicate the United States may again discuss arms sales and military cooperation with Buenos Aires and other South American states ahead of a Rio de Janeiro conference.
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U.S
White House
Washington
United States
Buenos
Ima
Basvador
Oscar Ivanisaevieh
Argentiny
Rio de Janeiro
Braz
Terests
Teumare Tole Riss
Williys
Cowntry
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