Vinson Seen Likely to Be Confirmed for Supreme Court
Washington reports Fred M. Vinson, Kentucky lawyer and longtime public official, appeared assured of Senate confirmation as Supreme Court justice to succeed the late Harlan Stone. President Truman also announced John W. Snyder as Secretary of the Treasury nominee, with three other nominations for Senate action.
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Lew Eratic
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Sullivan
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Nervous Wound Report From Cal Home Shooting
In California a veteran named A Bixby, long associated with the North years, is described as nervous after a home shooting. Atterbury authorities pursue a case involving Col. Jonn EO. M Bixby reportedly assaulted. both victims not seriously wounded. A message from Atterbury for Fifth Service Command HQ Ohio has not yet arrived.
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Rainbow Division Reunion Set For July in Indiana
Indianapolis dispatch reports Rainbow Division veterans from World War I and II will convene at French Lick Indiana on July 12. A planning committee from Indiana chapters will organize events through the opening of the Battle of the Argonne, with Gen. Douglas MacArthur cited as a key figure.
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Watkins resigns as UCC manager amid leadership change
Mel Watkins resigns as general manager of the Blun Galnery Club to take over the main duties at the Alpine Country Club. He cites past cooperation with local officials and plans a two week vacation before assuming duties. The article notes his prior experience in food service and club management, including a prior role as general manager at Topeka and Army service.
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Vaigor
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Kanes
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Horse meat sought to feed starving Europeans in UNRRA appeal
Birt and Daane Fh of UNRRA appealed to stockgrowers in Chamberlain South Dakota to donate 1000000 pounds of horse meat for Europe. They said horses provide high protein at low cost and that millions roam Northwest grazing lands and 850000 farm horses could be slaughtered for relief.
Terminal leave pay bill debated in House
Washington says debate opened on legislation to grant terminal leave pay to former enlisted men. Rep Dwight L. Rogers forced floor action after House committee blocked the measure. Estimate: about 5 million GI’s affected with retroactive pay from Sept 8, 1939, cost over 5 billion dollars.
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Earle reassigned to Centena Church in Lebanon
Northwest Indiana Conference closes with seven ordinations. Rev Earle returns as pastor of Centena Methodist Church in Lebanon, replacing Rev Orville P. Anker who moves to Hede Park Church in East Chicago. Boone County appointments include Crocker to Thorntown, Heisler to Zionsville, Odle to head Northwest Indiana Board of Education, and Goth to Jamestown with Prevo in James.
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Lebanon
Centena Methodist Church
Northwest Indiana
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Winama
Orville P. Nker
Hede\ Park
Fast Chicago
Ind
Boone County
F. J. Crocker
Thorntown
D. R. Heisler
Zionsville Methodists Church
Linden Church
Monarchy Demonstrations in Italy Turn Violent
Militants in Rome Naples and Pisa clashed with police after post election protests. Bombs were thrown and a Catholic church was attacked injuring several. Four people wounded before the Quirinal Palace as crowds cheered Humbert's departure. Police dispersed demonstrators with sticks. violence spread to Naples and Pisa.
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Youth Arrested For Stealing Car In Indiana and Ontario
A youth described as from Forest Ontario told authorities he traveled from Indianapolis by stealing a 1940 Ford coach and a 1936 Ford coach. Police recovered the 1940 car near Clark home on Highway 5 and arrested him in Lebanon. He is to be returned to Indianapolis for prosecution.
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Barrymore not to play Roosevelt role in new film
Hollywood reports Lionel Barrymore, a Republican, is out of MGM’s atomic bomb picture The Beginning Or The End after Roosevelt family objects to his portrayal of the late president. No replacement chosen yet. Barrymore wrote to Mrs. Roosevelt without changing her mind.
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Burma Described Under Reign of Terror in Parliament
House of Commons heard reports that Burma lacks grip on law and order with vast areas outside government control. MPs cited warlike conditions, armed groups, and treason concerns while debating timely elections and a democratic transition for Burma.
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Arthur Henderson
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John Picketts Rites Set For Saturday
Funeral services for John Pickettt 78 a veteran milk hauler from Nijata Complested Milk Company will be held at the Methodist Church in Bakers Torito on Saturday afternoon. Burial will follow. He suffered a stroke Monday. Survived by nine children 27 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Local Thunder Showers Then Warmer Weekend
Local weather forecast calls for thunderstorms tonight with a shift to partly cloudy skies on Saturday. Warmer conditions expected overall with cooler readings in northern portions. Showers and north and central portions likely by Saturday evening.
Bread Rationing Discussed by Government Rationing of Bread
Economic Stabilizer Chester Bowles said bread rationing to retail stores is under study by the government. He outlined potential rationing of wheat to millers and flow to bakers, noting pre consumer controls may be provided under wartime powers. He warned that distributing bread fairly while avoiding large chain control would be difficult.
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Chester Bowles
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Maliness Committee
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NREA
Retail Milk Prices Rise Across Regions
The Office of Price Administration announced on May 7 a blanket 40 cent per hundredweight increase for milk with a one cent per quart retail rise. The move aims to curb rising feed and labor costs while sustaining milk production. Some regions outside federal marketing areas will see different adjustments as ceilings for butter cheese evaporated milk and other dairy products await further guidance.
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Indiana Farmers Praised For Efforts At Conference
Indianapolis June 7 UP M J Briggs general manager of the Indiana Farm Bureau predicted Indiana farmers will contribute much to the nation bread basket this year He lauded Farm Bureau members for patriotic efforts to help win the peace More than 200 representatives attended the two day semi annual managers conference of the organization.
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M. J. Briggs
Indiana Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Bread and meat shortages widen in cities nationwide
United Press reports bread and meat scarcities spreading as truck drivers struggle to deliver to Denver stores and customers wait in lines. In Galesburg a resident described buns and loafers filling the public square. in New York backup and shortages linger near Fort Greene Market while authorities probe a bread black market.
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Til
Ralph Dohpsen
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Brent Wax
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Nicely Receives Two State Honors In Indiana
Superintendent Nicely Fassh of Lake Township was elected as a delegate to the National Education Association convention in Buffalo New York from July 1 to 6. Elected by teachers in Indiana's Sixth Congressional District, he will represent the district at the NEA gathering.
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Vigo County
Charles
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Coursecre County
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New York
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New Strike Hits Section of the Auto Industry
United Press reports a fresh wave of labor action over wage hours as Chrysler in Detroit sends 4400 workers home amid a one-day discipline dispute. The wave involves AFL and CIO unions, with Congress ordered to investigate amid a 62000 seamen strike and threats of broader action across ports and shipping.
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Michael J. Quill
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Aleady
Great Lakes
Hwellenbach
Seattle
War Department says colonel and wife confessed German jewels theft
Washington June 7 UP reports an army colonel and his WAC captain wife confessed to stealing German Crown Jewels valued at over 1.5 million dollars. Michigan City June 7 UP notes Grand Rapids lake vessel pressed into service to provide emergency housing for about 1,000 Elks at the state convention.
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