Worst Congress Or Best It’s Up To Voters
Washington debate on whether the 80th Congress ranks as the worst or best in history. President Truman touted limits while Speaker Martin called it the best in years. Voters will decide in November as 45 House seats and 32 Senate seats are in play. The article notes splits over social and economic policy and foreign aid.
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Joseph W. Martin, Jr
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Union Rejects Brewery Offer After Secret Ballot Vote
Members of Brewery Workers Local No. 81 CIO voted 353 to 1 with one blank to reject G Heileman Brewing Co’s wage offer of three quarters of a cent raise in addition to the $5 proposed before the strike May 21. La Verne W Koenen noted the union’s determination to secure a higher increase. They upheld the picket line and thanked supporters of strike funds.
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Pioneer Labor Hall
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VA says doctor shortage grows at rural hospitals
Veterans Administration warns of rising need for more doctors at isolated and rural hospitals and neuropsychiatric and tuberculosis facilities. The greatest shortage faces about 1,200 doctors in veterans hospitals who are finishing army navy training this summer.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Local Weather Fair and Warmer Sunday
The forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures Sunday with temperatures rising to about 75 degrees in the afternoon. The pattern suggests light winds and no precipitation.
Judd Nominates Stassen at Republican Convention
Rep Walter H Judd of Minnesota plans to place Harold E Stassen's name in nomination at the Republican convention this week Stassen announced at his brief Saturday press conference He remains the only major candidate in Philadelphia as Dewey Taft and Vandenberg prepare to arrive and campaign for delegates.
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Minneao
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Harold E. Stassen
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Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey
Robert A. Taft
Arthur Vandenberg
New York
Bellevue-Stratford
Taft
Washington
Franklin
Taft-Dewey-Vandenberg
Truman A Pushover Dont Count Him Out
AP observers note Truman’s 18 state western tour shows strong public support despite GOP claims of a weak bid for the Democratic nomination. He frames his record against Congress, tours cities, chats with crowds, and uses humor to connect, even as occasional missteps surface.
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Banker R J Ray dies at 66 in La Crosse
Richard J. Ray 66 longtime State Bank of La Crosse vice president and director died after a long illness. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Sletten McKee south chapel Rev Huxford officiating burial Oak Grove. Survived by sisters Mrs Austen Cargill and Harriette, brothers Robert and John, five nephews and two nieces. Born Neillsville Sept 4 1881, educated Beloit Amherst.
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Beloit Academy
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Milwaukee
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Anne) Cargill
Minneapolis
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Political Calendar AP summary of nominating conventions
The Associated Press notes this week includes Rhode Island nominating 12 delegates to the Democratic National Convention on Sunday and Mississippi naming 22 delegates on Tuesday. The Republican National Convention opens in Philadelphia on Monday with presidential nominations expected midweek. New Mexico also names a 12 vote Democratic delegation on Friday.
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Vets Parade Opens Week of Events in La Crosse
La Crosse observes Veterans Day with a 6 30 p m parade featuring Army Navy and Marine forces plus auxiliaries. Two squadrons from Fargo Moorhead area aircraft circled the line while Gen Hugh Fanning and honorary marshals rode in the first car. The event kicks off a week of activities capped by the Freedom Train appearance next Friday and includes bands, color guards, auxiliary groups, and youth scouts from multiple units.
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Erickson
Vaunlla Beck
Republican Balloon Elephant Collapses Amidny Democratic Glee
In Philadelphia the giant rubber GOP elephant atop the Bellevue Stratford hotel collapsed during a midday spectacle. The 22 foot long figure sagged as a real baby elephant, flown in with press agents, was kept nearby and later escorted to a barn.
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Truman appoints Taft-Hartley board on coal dispute
President Truman named a three member Taft Hartley board to report by Wednesday on the coal contract dispute as the June 30 expiry looms and miners plan a June 26 ten day vacation. Members are David E. Cole Waldo Amanuel Fisher and E Wight Bakke. A court injunction may be sought to halt a strike if the dispute is deemed new. Justice Goldsborough heardEzra Van Horn petition over pensions tied to the Lewis Bridges settlement.
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Yale University
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University of Pennsylvania
Clark
T. Alan Goldsborough
Ezra van Horn
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Senator Bridges
Political Air Shows Strain Pentagon Budget
Washington reports the military struggles to meet election minded congressmen demands for air shows with jets and B 29s. A planned large flyover of B 29s over New York for the July opening of an International airport would incur about 1 5 million dollars in fuel costs.
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WAF Training Base Likely Near San Antonio
Washington reports the basic training base for Women in the Air Force is likely around San Antonio Texas while the Air Force operates five bases in the area.
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WAF
Air Force
San Antonio
Tex
Navy and Air Force clash over flight training control
Washington reports the Air Force seeks to centralize flight training for all services while the Navy presses to keep its independent pilot development program. The dispute centers on who should own and run training for military pilots.
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Air Force
Navy
Armored Forces Guard New Borders as Deutsche Mark Edges In
Soviet and British forces concentrated at border points between zones around Berlin Saturday night. Soviet troops halted travel and restricted freight into their area to guard against alleged money smugglers ahead of the Deutsche mark launch.
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Cronin Renominated As U. S. Attorney
President Truman sent the Senate the nomination of Timothy T. Cronin for reappointment as United States attorney for the eastern district of Wisconsin. Cronin, a resident of Oconomowoc, was nominated on a Saturday.
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Oconomowoc
Michigan Gov Signals Vandenberg Hint At GOP Convention
Gov. Kim Sigler of Michigan, as Michigan GOP delegation chair, said Sen. Arthur H. Van denberg is available if the people demand it and expects the convention to show that demand. He declined to say if he consulted Van denberg but asserted his understanding of the situation. The remark adds fuel to Pennsylvania delegates led by Gov. James H. Duff as they anticipate a convention eve caucus and possible Van denberg draft.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
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National political orgs do not pick the nominee says Hachten
La Crewe Tribune interview with Arthur Hachten, Washington Republican HQ liaison, who insists national organizations influence nothing in nominating a presidential candidate. He notes national committee men may have preferences, but says party workers remain neutral and deny smoke filled room control.
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International News Service
Complete Draft Bill Sent To White House
Congress completed action on a foreign aid bill described as a 15 month proposition and set adjournment with possible recall after conventions. Taft said housing was out for this session and a farm bill remained possible while a special session could be called. The Senate approved a pay increase for postal and civil service workers but rejected raises for upper bracket federal employees and cabinet officers.
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Hoffman Huddles With Congressmen On ECA
Economic Cooperation Administration chief Paul G. Hoffman met with congressional leaders in the Capitol Saturday to press for an agreed level of foreign aid spending. Senator Bridges and Senate conferees sought a meeting with Hoffman as House groups remained divided. Secretary Marshall was absent, reportedly out of town.
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Death of Vice Admiral Adolphus Andrews at 69
Retired Vice Admiral Adolphus Andrews, former naval aide to Presidents Roosevelt Harding and Coolidge, died Saturday at a U S naval hospital. He represented the navy at the 1926 arms limitation talks in Geneva and later led Waples Platter Co of Fort Worth and headed the Andrews Investment Co.
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Jets And Props Shifted Emphasis On Propeller Development
Washington reports Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, air force chief of staff, warns that focus on jet planes could slow propeller development. He urged industry leaders to recognize that military aircraft will need both gas turbine and piston engines for years.
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