New Economic Expansion Bill Being Discussed
Washington reports President Truman told a congressional delegation that action is needed on an economic expansion bill aimed at fighting deflation and unemployment. The bill would create a national cooperation board and spur private investment via tax timing for new industrial facilities. Senate leaders pledged movement on the Atlantic Pact and Arms For Europe, while other actions included a small pay increase for House staff and criticism of stalled ship returns from Russia.
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Washington
Tyne
Truman
Congressional
House Senate
Sen
James ©. Murray
Murray
National Cooperation Board
Sen. Ralph & Flanders
House
War Assets
House Appropriations Committee
War Assets Administration
WAA
White House
Charles D. Marshall
Maritime Commission
Appropriations
Congress
Russia
Senate
Acheson
Namic
Atomic energy committee flags uranium thefts at Oak Ridge
Washington report says chairman Brien McMahon disclosed an atomic worker took uranium chips home and another hid a uranium block in a locker at Oak Ridge Tennessee. The item accompanies a London dispatch noting the Chinese Nationalist government apologized for bombing the Anchises near Shanghai and Britain protested a second attack while New York market news notes rising fractions in the main list.
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Washington
Brien McMahon
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
Oak Ridge
Tenn
London
Shanghai
Britain
Indiana Hoosiers Buy $20 Million in E Bonds
Eugene Pulliam, state chairman of the U S savings bond advisory committee, announced that Hoosiers had purchased about 20 million dollars of E bonds. This figure is roughly 70 percent of Indiana's quota.
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Indianapolis
Eugene Pulliam
U. S. Savings Bond Advisory Committee
Indiana
Tire Blowout Causes Automobile Accident Near Lakeview
Seven Lafayette residents narrowly escaped injury when their car overturned after a right rear tire blew out near Lakeview cottages on U S Highway 52. Driver Vernie Lee Gregory 17 described the cause, as witnesses noted multiple blowouts in the area but other drivers avoided crashes.
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Lafayette
Here
Vernie Lee Gregory
John Denney
Berm
Lakeview Cottages
Denney
Frank Hackett
Dutch Airliner Crashes Into Sea at Bari Harbor
A KLM four engine airliner from Amsterdam bound for the Dutch East Indies plunged into Bari Harbor Italy. At least 24 people were killed and many more feared. The fuselage lies 124 feet underwater with bodies among wreckage. Sailors recovered several victims and salvage is underway amid rough seas.
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Bari
Italy
Amsterdam
KLM
Dutch East Indies
Athens
Gail Mullin Honored For Scholastic Work
Gail Mullin son of Mr and Mrs Edward Mullin of 03 East Pear Street earned a Dean Byron Trippet commendation for scholastic distinction. Mullin achieved a straight A average this semester, earning recognition among 72 Wabash College students.
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Gail BK. Mullin
Edward Mullin
East Pear Street
Wabash Calles
Spor
Byron Trippet
Former Lebanon Resident Gipson Dies at 74
Frank M. Gipson aged 74, a former Lebanon resident, died yesterday at his West Baden Springs home. Born in Boone County on January 17, he was a longtime employee of the Public Service Company of Indiana. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Masonic Order. Survivors include his widow, three sons Harold, Fred, and Earl Gipson, two daughters Mrs. Callahan and Mrs. Hybarger, two brothers Joe and Milton, a sister Mrs. Bruce, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Services set for 10:30 a.m.
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Frank M. Gipson
Lebanon
West Baden Springs
Public Service Company of Indiana
Boone County
Yaust
Taiz
Nancy Gipson
Marrie
Liey Board Gipson
Mery Gipson
Gipson
First Baptist Church
Masonic Order
West Baden
Harold Gipson
Fred Gipson
Connersville
Earl Dr. Gipson
Longview
Tex
A. M. Callahan
F. E. Hybarger
Batavia
Joe
Milton Gipson
Needlyville
0. J. Bruce
Governors OK ERP And North Atlantic Treaty
Governors approve the European Recovery Plan and North Atlantic Treaty at a conference final session. They name Republican Gov. Frank Carlson of Kansas as 1950 chairman, rotate parties, call for tighter public funds oversight, driver licensing upgrades, uniform traffic laws, truck size limits, and water resource planning with state sovereignty preserved. They back continued intergovernmental cooperation to fight unemployment amid the recession.
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Colorado Springs
Calo
Europe
Frank Carlson
Kansas
William Preston Late, Jr
Maryland
Council of State Governments
Acheson Plea Wins Prompt Action on Arms Aid
Secretary of State Dean Acheson wins momentum for fast approval of the 1.45 billion arms program for free nations as he seeks Senate and House action ahead of a Big Four Paris meeting. He faces questions on Korea recovery aid and U S China policy while Congress weighs the Atlantic pact. The House stance hinges on Senate ratification.
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Dean Acheson
Sente
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Paris
Korea
China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House
Senate
Senate Committee
Acheson
Gop Tare
15000000 Volt Lightning Bolt Demonstrated in Pittsfield
In Pittsfield Mass on June 23 a General Electric experiment showcased a 15000000 volt lightning bolt. A team under engineer H Uaaenituib conducted the high voltage demonstration at the compass net laboratory, triggering a discharge between two generators in the main demonstration hall.
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Pittsfield
Mass
General Electric
Ana
Man—Acrona
Duligs H Uaaenituib
Qogneer
Isaac H Grater Dies In Hospital After Gunshot Wound
Isaac Henry Grater aged 75 died at He k last after a gunshot wound he sustained near Advance. Coroner said the incident appeared to be personal safety related. Grater, a Boone County resident, was found in a car on Sawmill Road with a .22 rifle nearby. He died about seven hours after admission to He k hospital. Surviving family includes wife deceased, son Walter Grater, Claud Grater, Glen Grater, two sisters and two grandsons. Funeral services set for Friday at Russell and Hitch funeral home with burial in Old Aren Cemetery.
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Isaac Henry Grater
Witham
Clancy Tassel Imounty
Uate
Advance
Qra McThaeel
Rushuskinson
Mr. Grated Vias
Boone County
Tik Arene
Wester Grater
Francis Sid Tremelle
Grater
J. Issath
Claud Crater
Glen Grater
Craffordsville
Lewter Hazelrigg
Jober
Stella Grater
Clara Shelley
Lebanon
Russell
National Guard Aviator Accidentally Shoots Self
Moses Lake Washington Air Force Base reports a National Guard flyer fired on ground strafing maneuvers striking a rock and ricocheting into the aircraft cooling system. The pilot landed safely on an emergency strip near the strafing range.
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Moses Lake Ai Force Base Wash
National Guard
Lions Install Year's Officers at Lebanon Meeting
Lebanon Lions held a dinner and business session at Knights of Pythias hall as they installed new officers led by president Hermon Mehebert and secretary John V. Barkley. New directors Wayne Van Sickle and Charles joined Carl King. a $25 contribution to the local Girl Scout organization was voted. The program featured remarks on Indiana's Motor Speedway history and early automotive days.
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Elaine Vege
Dietrice Dhavernar
Bentyl Dru Dordandhe
Amd Wiwatsbandeja
Olffied
Mearasville
Triver
Lehanoi Ifm Efile
Hermon Meheberts
Ree
John V. Barkley
James Tait
Mo Deron
Richard Ich-Preeiient
Don Tuner
Crigy Barrett
Wayne van Sickle
Charles
Carl King
Herlyet
ATEN
Viuten
Hilary of Raving
Mr. Gidfeld
Assigens Matsy
Hecamand
Oifield
Dusenberg
Public Housing Bill Gains Support in House Debate
House leaders push for a strong public housing bill with a Democrat majority aiming for at least 30 votes in favor. Republicans and Southern Democrats express doubt while party leaders urge passage on its merits amid a heated, partisan backdrop.
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House
Sehen
Souther
Charles A. Halleck
Ind Deiter
Chaiman J
McGrath
American Broadcasting Compan
Metrath
Artion Land
Catholic Bishop Warned Over Subversive Activities in Czechoslovakia
Archbisho p Beran and fellow bishops face renewed government scrutiny for alleged subversive church activity. Trade Union paper Prace reports accuse church leaders of threats and excommunication tactics as Catholic Action pressures push for an official pact with the state. Vatican and bishops’ boards denounce Action as schismatic and threaten excommunication of its members.
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Czechoslovakia
Josef Beran
Weere
Prace
Kerman
Lesa
Catholic Action
Board of Bishops
Beran
Vatican
Catholic Action Security
Prose
Weather outlook for Friday with warm humid highs
Partly cloudy and warmer with scattered thundershowers tonight. Friday expects more thundershowers, warmer and humid. Low temperatures tonight 65 to 70. Highs Friday between 85 and 90.
R C Memorial Program Saturday
A memorial service is planned for Saturday afternoon at the regular Woman Relief Corps meeting. Tribute will honor deceased GRANE Army of the Republic members including Commander John C. Adam and Wo EO Whittinghill, with WBC national president Deanne Saunders and others attending. Local volunteers and officers will oversee the service and prayers will be offered by E M Wennerson and others.
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Woman’ ‘Relief Corps
Grane
Army of the Republic
Men. Org
John C. Adam
Wo EO Whittinghil
Rdeanne Saunders
W. B.C
Jaare Wiley
Myrtie Bishop
Mary WN. Atti
Hetrhers
Watal Corps
Ac. Mi.Gay
Enaplan
Bruce Abirmethey
William ‘Reta
Forrest Tinten
Cooler Weather Arrives In East
United Press report notes a drought affecting crops from New York to New England and the Plains, with farmers clashing about its impact. Officials estimate thousands in losses, while some argue a drought could reduce surpluses and raise prices. Urban residents endure water restrictions and heat effects as drought stretches across states.
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United Press
Gulf Can
Arwin
New York
New Jersey
Paul Wo Demp Spynal
University of Massachusetts
Gormerk
William Drehett
Boston
Chester D Stevens
A_ & ‘Department of Africaiiune
Commence
Stevens
Tercher
Tre
Wellers
Massachusetts
Vermont Wood
Los Angeles
Britain and United States to report on business status
The text discusses forthcoming reports by Prime Minister Cripps and U S leaders on postwar economic conditions under the Marshall Plan. It notes Britain’s export shortfall, rising imports, and tight working capital as a sign of economic strain. It mentions policy ideas like production expansion, labor reform, and wage considerations amid a cautious global mood.
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Kremlin
Piel
Bar Beinen
Lemme
Russia
Si Stafford Cripps
Hae
Bri
Gus
Booness
Doller
Stafford
Cripps
New Republics
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