Illinois backs SEUIL in fight over Bible classes in public schools
Illinois Attorney General George F Barrett formally backs the SETIL school district in the U S Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of religious education classes in public schools Mrs Vashti McCollum wife of a University of Illinois professor contends the classes are unconstitutional Barrett argues the Bible presence in schools is part of scholastic tradition and that Mrs McCollum seeks to remove Bible from public school premises–the Illinois Constitution restricts co location of Bible while the fourteenth amendment bans even optional Bible study on state property during school hours
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Protestant Council of
City of New York
Farley Supports Truman for 1948 Presidential Bid
James A. Farley, former Democratic national chairman, endorsed President Truman for re election. He supported a possible candidacy and stated I want to see President Truman re elected. Farley guided FDR through two campaigns and later broke with him over the third term issue.
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Truman
James A. Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
South African Airways Fleets Surpass 400000 Miles Monthly
Government owned South African Airways reports its planes are now flying over 400000 miles each month reflecting expanded routes and increased operational scale. The milestone underscores growth in national air transport capacity and state aviation reach.
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South African Airways
Things Are Bad In The Fur Business
Washington fur farmers face ruin as costs rise and pelt prices fall. Joseph H. Francis of Ogden Utah testifies before a House agriculture subcommittee, noting postwar oversupply and dollar shortages push pelts to about 22.30 while feeding costs reach 39.58 per fox. He cites profits eroding from 13.63 in 1937 to losses today and urges government loan aid of 1.85 million dollars to tide farmers over.
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Ogden
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National Board of Fur Farm Organizations
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Reid F. Murray
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Deer Kill Totals Rise in Necedah Wildlife Refuge
Wisconsin conservation officials report 303 antlerless deer killed in Juneau county Necedah wildlife refuge during the opening of a special hunting season. 118 were bagged Saturday and 185 Sunday, with turnout lighter than in 1946. The commission issued 6,000 permits for the region as the season runs through next Sunday.
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Old Gold Coin Found Hidden in Soap Cake
In Maidstone England Edward Crocker felt a hard object while washing hands. He found an 1886 sovereign wrapped in tissue paper inside a cake of soap. The soap had been bought by Mrs. Crocker at a Maidstone store whose owner ponders whether to cut more soap to search for similar prizes.
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England
Edward Crocker
Castle Of Sargans To Be Restored
SARGANS Switzerland The Swiss Castle society plans restoring the rear section of the Castle of Sargans which collapsed about 80 years ago The castle formerly belonged to the counts of Toggenburg around five centuries ago
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Switzerland
Swiss Castle Society
Toggenburg
India to broaden controls against hoarding and maldistribution
India plans to extend government controls to curb hoarding and maldistribution of goods. The move targets ensuring fair access and stabilizing supply amid concerns over price and availability in markets nationwide.
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