Ex-Congressman May Sentenced To Prison Term
Former Kentucky Democrat Andrew J May was sentenced to eight months to two years in prison for accepting thirty six thousand five hundred thirty four dollars in bribes while war time chairman of the house military affairs committee Murray and Garsson brothers received similar terms The judge set bail at two thousand dollars each pending appeal The defense claimed prejudice and asked for a new trial but motions were denied and the trial record spanned six thousand pages with testimony from officials including Marshall Eisenhower and Patterson
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Robert Patterson
Jones Seen As Ace Witness In Hughes Kaiser Plane Probe
Senate war investigating subcommittee prepares to open hearings Monday on the 40 million dollar Hughes Kaiser wartime plane contract. Former commerce secretary and RFC head Jesse Jones may testify if Roosevelt papers yield evidence, with White House pressure alleged to influence the deal. Trustees of the Roosevelt estate are subpoenaed though no documents have yet been produced.
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Hatch
D.-N.m
New York
Truman
Department of Justice
Refugee ship nears Palestine as unrest spreads in Holy Land
400 illegal immigrants aboard the Return to Zion are nearing Palestine waters as Haganah reports British plans to impose martial law to curb violence that has killed at least 10 and wounded 75 in nine days. Security measures and house arrests affect 150,000 Jews in Jerusalem Haifa and Natanya.
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Natanya
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Refusal To Allow Congressmen To Visit Russia Angers Kersten
Washington reports Moscow denied visas to Rep Kersten and colleagues for a Russia trip. The incident sparked a congressional dispute and a letter protesting diplomatic deterrents. In Illinois a mine explosion killed 27 as rescuers described appalling conditions.
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Lewis Arrives For Inspection Of Blast Site
John L. Lewis UMW chief arrived in West Frankfort Illinois to inspect the Old Ben Coal No 8 mine after 27 miners perished in an explosion. He spoke with Governor Dwight H. Green and met with union and company officials before turning to aid for dependents.
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William Gallagher
Evansville
Ind
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Harold L. Walker
Twinois
Ben
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D. J. Clayton
Franks County
Centralia
Ill
Arthur
Demos Halt GOP Fraud Probe Plan
A tense 18 hour Senate session ended at sunrise as Republicans quit plans to force a formal probe into Attorney General Clark over Kansas City vote fraud charges. Democratic opposition blocked resumption of the Kem resolution, prompting a hollow GOP victory as lawmakers adjourned to consider needed appropriation bills.
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Missouri
Truman
Enos A. Axtell
Roger C. Slaughter, Jr
Slaughter
Axtell
Albert Reeves, Jr
Pendergast
Reports Of International Brigade Active In Greece
Reports from July and official denials swirl around an alleged international brigade aiding Greek communists. UK and US inquiries proceed as the Balkans commission faces scant firsthand data amid competing claims of crossings into Greece from Albania and tensions on the Greek frontier.
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United States
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Balkans
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U. N. Balkans
Reto
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U. S
George C. Marshall
Washington
State Department
Yugoslavia
Committee Approves Universal Training Bill In House
The House Armed Services Committee endorsed a universal military training bill by 20 to 13, with 8 Republicans and 12 Democrats voting to send it to the House floor. The plan, favored by Truman commission, requires six months of basic training at age 18 and additional six months via reserves or ROTC, with deferments for those still in high school.
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Gome
Weather watch for La Crosse area
Local forecast shows partly cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with scattered showers. Warmer highs near 88 on Saturday. lows around 62 tonight.
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Hugh
Mercury Kills La Crosse Girl
Coroner Dr. George Reay confirms a six year old girl Anne Mary Duermeier died from mercury chloride poisoning on June 29 at a local hospital. Investigating detective Leo Kihm has not traced the poison source but suspects tablets found on a lawn were eaten as candy by the children. Two playmates also fell ill and were treated by family physicians.
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State Toxicologist Laboratory
Anne Mary Duermeier
Carl Duermeier
South Fourth Street
Leo Kihm
Duermeier
Kihlem
Reay
Greeks Repel Guerrilla Attack Near Grevena in Greece
A Greek war ministry spokesman says government forces using rocket planes and artillery repelled a guerrilla assault on Grevena in the Pindus foothills. The 1200 to 1500 strong attack targeted guard posts near Grevena, with guerrillas allegedly having cross border links from Albania.
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U S Seeks Trials for Suspects in Greek Communist Plot
An embassy spokesman said Greece was informed informally of Washington's desire for speedy hearings and trials of those arrested in connection with the alleged Communist plot against the regime in Athens.
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U. S
United States
Dutch State Opening Phase of Java Operation Completed
A Dutch informant said the first phase against the Indonesian republic was completed with aims to isolate central Java from rice regions in the east and west. Dutch mopping up and new administrations are planned while Guerrilla resistance could threaten later drives on Jogjakarta with Indonesian forces reporting thrusts toward Semerang. Casualties issued: 32 killed 41 wounded seven missing.
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Truman Ends War-Era Statutes For Veterans Benefits
President Truman signed a Senate joint resolution voiding about 175 war and emergency statutes tied to wartime status. He retained some extraordinary powers and asked the Attorney General to study the ending of remaining laws. The GI bill programs for education unemployment and loan guarantees begin to wind down for about 16 million veterans.
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Truman
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Clark
U N Says Balkan Border Watch Not Enforceable
Soviet delegate Gromyko told the United Nations security council the council cannot force Balkan states to cooperate with the American proposed border commission. He supported earlier signs that Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria would refuse to cooperate with the watchdog mission.
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United Nations Security Council
Balkan
Andrei A. Gromyko
Herschel V. Johnson
U. S
Council
U.N
Johnson
Gromyko
Yugoslavia
Albania
Bulgaria
Commission
Johnson Resigns as Under Secretary of Labor
Johnson resigns Friday from the post of under secretary of labor effective August 1 returning to private industry. He sent a letter to President Truman dated Friday announcing his decision.
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Washington
Keen Johnson
Truman
Police Still Seek Missing Elroy Woman
Elroy Wisconsin authorities continue to search for Mrs Sidney Ashworth who left her home Monday night Chief Art Ackerman plans to contact relatives for clues Her note asked that no one try to find her The last person seen was Mrs Bert Grimshaw at 9 pm her husband was away and found the note at 10 10 pm
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Elroy
Wis
Sidney Ashworth
Art Ackerman
Re Elect Stassen Head Of Religious Education Council
Des Moines reports Harold E. Stassen former Minnesota governor was reelected president of the international council of religious education as the world Sunday school convention entered its second day. The gathering discussed the home church relationship.
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Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
International Council of Religious Education
Enjoy Your Vacation Take Tribune Along
The La Crosse Tribune offers summer service to mail the newspaper to your vacation address for the same home delivery price. Call the circulation department or ask your courier for details to stay informed while away and return rested.
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China to Attend Washington Peace Conference Talks
The Chinese foreign office announced that China will join a preliminary conference in Washington on a Japanese peace. The statement confirms Beijing’s participation as part of early talks toward a settlement.
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China
Washington
Veterans Build Cooperative to Speed Home Construction in La Crosse
Veterans form The Vets Home-Building Cooperative in La Crosse to construct homes for those in housing need. A joint meeting of the grounds and building committee and Salzer airport housing committee is set for Friday at 7 30 p m in council chambers.
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Vets
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Salzer Airport
Bernard Downs
South 17Th Street
Mutual Help Plan
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