China faces U S scrutiny over Chiang Kai-shek actions
State Department aides prepare a white paper alleging Chiang Kai-shek wrecked South Yangtse defense, withdrew air force and troops, and ignored American advice. Senate delay seen over Butterworth confirmation signals congressional scrutiny of U S China policy.
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Diesesources
State Department
Hing
Down Acheson
China
Department
Chiang
Yangtse
Senate
W. Weston Butterfeith
Robert A. Taft
GOP
Kenneth 5. Wherry
Kenneth 5. Wherry. Neb
Butterworth
Wherry
Orient
John Hickson
Texas
Edward G. Miller, Jr
New York
George McGhee
George W. Perkins
James J Evans Expires Today in Thorntown at 74
James J Evans of Thorntown dies at Witham Hospital after years of illness. Born August 26, 1874 in Franklin County Ohio, he moved from Tino to Thorntown, married twice to Neilie M Harris and Pearl Miller, survived by widow and ten grandchildren, with funeral planned at Russell and Hitch funeral home and Maple Lawn cemetery pending arrival of a Kansas-based son.
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James J Evan
Thornity
Witham
Evans
Thorntown
Tino
Franklin County
Preeling H
Eliza Oberdear Evans
Sheldon
Neilie M. Harris
Pearl Miller
Morniti
Weather Summary Partly cloudy with warm humidity
Partly cloudy and warm with high humidity tonight and Saturday. Scattered thundershowers expected in the southern portion Saturday. Low around 68. Saturday's high 85 to 90.
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Lowtor
Ted
Lewis Battles to Capesed the Intent at Here Into the Tab
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia reports renewed wage conference progress as three more major Five Companies join Lewis in talks. United Mine Workers prepare for their 10 day vacation amid ongoing labor disputes shaping possible steel and mine contract outcomes.
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White
W. Va
John L. Lees
Bethle Yeorgstens
Whith Woolte
United
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Greek Premier Dies In Athens After Heart Attack
Themistocles Saphrnatis, premier of Greece, died in Athens after a heart attack. He had led the government through a 24 month period marked by warfare with Communist guerrillas and a deepening economic crisis. Saphrnatis collapsed mid afternoon during a tour in the Athens suburb of Kifissia as his party prepared to address mounting national tensions. The veteran statesman had formed a broad political coalition earlier in his tenure.
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Athens
Greere Jus
Themistocles Saphrnatis
Premiss Ar Greeve
Iatiman
Fis i
Fred Tay
Somhaulis
Kreminnes Premyer
Sax
Sis Saminer
Kafissia
Farm strikes across Europe settle after prolonged stoppages
One million Communist led farm workers in Italy end a five week stoppage after Premier Alcide De Gasperi intervenes. The contract includes unemployment benefits for seasonal workers and illness or accident pay, with a costly but broadly favorable settlement for the workers. In Germany West Berlin saw a compromise with strike actions easing as talks continue. In Hawaii a maritime strike affects island supplies, with firms and union leaders debating direct negotiations. Several workers report willingness to settle under guarantees against reprisals. Continued on page 4.
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Germany
Hawaii
Iuly
Alcite de Gasperi
Comemunist
Boas
Giuseppe Pi Vittorio
Illnness
West Berlin
Attikers Ehewert
Satiet Coil
Berin
Haan
Dan Insustinn
Ern F Lang
Fiiemon
Ingram Staintack
Polio cases rise in West Texas epidemic and a murder revelation
Grundy Center bulletin reports Edwin Beckwith 27 admitting to killing a 22 year old mother whose nude mutilated body was found by her husband in the family Bavern refrigerator in San Angelo Texas. Also five new polio cases under treatment raise West Texas epidemic total to five victims.
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San Angelo
Tex
West Texas
New Heat Wave Intensifies North Atlantic Drought
Heat wave tightens drought across New York and the North Atlantic region as a promise of rain fades. Water consumption rises sharply in New York City while farmers fear crop losses. Heavy showers ease forest fire danger in New England as vacation areas reopen.
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North Atlantic
United Press
New York
Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Central
Mississippi Valley
Coneystand
Cost of Living Drops Slightly
Washington reports the Labor Department said from mid April to mid May the cost of living fell three tenths of one percent with most major commodities down except rents. Fuel prices led the decline while foods and daily products also eased, and apparel neared December 1947 levels as nylon hose and dresses saw notable price drops.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Grain Storage Plan Broadened
The Agriculture Department expanded the grain storage program with two new steps. It loosened storage requirements for price support loans across all grains and areas lacking storage space. Field offices may lease temporary government storage for farmers who lack facilities, with the condition that farmers guarantee construction of their own storage within 90 days.
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Washington
Agriculture Department Ha
Grand Department
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Dozing man killed on railroad tracks in yard
Authorities said Portes Laswell, 40, a Harmony blacksmith, dozed off while pulling a string of cars in the local railroad yards. He was run over by a switch engine and killed. His body was dragged about a0 yards and badly mangled.
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Dune
Portes ‘Laswell
Harmony
Lana
Ambrose Smith Will Contested in Circuit Court
A complaint to contest the late Ambrose Smiths will was filed in circuit court yesterday by Otis Paul Smith and his attorneys. Defendants include Nene County State Bank as administrator, Jennette Batton, Olive Miller, Wallace Smith, and Wilhelmina Smith. The plaintiff seeks to have the will declared invalid and revoked, alleging Mr Smith was of unsound mind at execution.
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Ambrose . Smith
Otis Paul Smith
Nene County State Bank
Jenate Batton
Olive Miller
Wallace Smith
Deeras 24
Wilhelmina Smith
Demand Bonus Law Correction by Indiana Veterans Group
Indiana Veterans of Foreign Wars delegates approve a resolution demanding correction of the state bonus law to grant the extra 100 payment to veterans with 10 percent or more disability. They cite about 15 000 veterans missing the bonus under the current wording. The measure seeks wording change from 1 percent to 10 percent or more and notes the program pays up to 600 dollars plus 100 for disabled vets. Delegates also discuss a separate pledge requiring Hoosier teachers to sign loyalty oaths.
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Indianapelis
Indiana Veterans of Foreign Ware
Dcleta Sinaid
Hiss Claims Debts Ended Friendship With Chambers
Alger Hiss testified in federal court that debts owed by Whittaker Chambers led to their breakup in spring 1936. He said no contact occurred until a 195-year House committee meeting, detailing prior rent disputes and alleged handling of State Department documents.
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New York
Alger Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
Chambers
House Committee On un-American Activities
Hiss
George Crosley
Free Land
Senate
Committee
Defense
Llevad Paul Stryker
Crosley
Hin
State Department
Stryker
Joan
Berg
Coninedore
House UnAmerican Activities Committee
Hisk
Bus Overturns Near Baltimore Hospitalizes 34
A Greyhound bus en route from New York to Washington overturned near Fisseex Maryland. More than 34 passengers are hospitalized with no fatalities reported. Authorities are investigating the accident scene.
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Fisseex
Baltimore County
New York
Washington
Sleepy Cyclist Falls Into Creek After Dozing On Ride
An unidentified soldier riding a motorcycle on State Road 32 struck a bridge railing at Fendley Creek, plunged into about three feet of water, and sustained only slight damage to a big toe. Deputies and an ambulance were summoned but the rider had already been picked up by Army personnel en route to Fort Benjamin Harrison. The soldier said he was traveling west and dozed off before the accident.
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John Denny
Fendley Creek
Benjamin Harrison
Denny
Legion Band Uniform Benefit Ice Cream Social
The Ames Legion Band hosts a benefit ice cream social and concert to raise funds for uniforms. The event, sponsored by the Legion Band, includes home made cakes and beverages, with Ames Legion Auxiliary members aiding in baking and serving. A social committee led by Charlie Uhler, Austin Walls, and Edgar Casey organized the arrangements.
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American Legion Hom
Legion
Beo
Legion Band
Ames Legion Auxiliiary
Charlies Uhler
Austin Walls
Edgar Casey
FBI to Probe Mob Violence in Brookside Incident
Attorney General announces a preliminary FBI inquiry into alleged mob violence on June 19 in Brookside. Hooded assailants, said to include Ku Klux Klan members, dragged Steve Marshlar and others, beat victims, and staged a cross burning. A deputy sheriff and local officers are cited for potential involvement or failure to intervene. The probe will determine federal civil rights jurisdiction.
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Washinet
Tom Uhsik
Bechrad
Vielemes
Clark
Adu
Vic. Hattens
Theederal Ci
Ku Klux Klan
Steve Marshlar
Brookside
Marstier
Mush McDeenel
Clarks
FBI
Department of Justice
FRY
Neilert
Policeman Held Up On Chicago South Side
Policeman Harold Fierman, 39, reported three men held him up on Chicago's south side today and robbed his pistol.
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Chicago
Piiceman
Harold Fierman
Tiree
National issues head Senate agenda this week
The Senate agreed to start voting Tuesday on whether to kill or keep the government power to block national emergency injunctions. The Taft Hartley repeal debate centers on injunction provisions. The Taylor Committee approved an increase in the minimum wage and extended wage hour protections to 5.8 million workers. Truman proposes removing the postal service from politics and abolishing spoils appointments. Strauss clashes with Oppenheimer over atomic export bans as analysts question the legal ban. Housing and Percy Priest appear in House expectations for public housing support.
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Washington
Senate
National
Taylor Committee
Postoffier
Truman
Congress
Lewis L. Strauss
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Openheimer
House-Senate
Omic Energy Commission
Atomic Energy
Strauss
Rdinisinpe
Percy Priest
Robert Laflin To Head Legion
Robert Laflin was elected commander of Brown-Detsan American Legion Post No 112, defeating Jack Wilcox by about 40 votes. He will serve as automatic delegate to the department convention. Harold Tanselle was chosen executive committee member and delegate candidate along with others. Other officers named include PL as first vice commander, Dr R W Hardin as second vice commander, Austin Wall finante officer, Ralph Martin historian, Johnny sergeant at arms, and Frank ck trustee.
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Stebert Faflim
Franklin Freet
Brown-Detsan American Legion
Jaca Wilcox
Laflin Suetesds
Harold Tanschs Whet
Department
R W Hardin
John Watson
Austin Wall
Ralph Martin
Offcers
Tanselle
HD Slagle
Charles Uhler
Fred Donaldson
L. ©. Slagle
George Spencer
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James J. Evans
Boone County
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Italy
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Cleveland
Andy Hloceway
Stephen J Carney
New
California
Hawthorne
Kan
Circuit
Indiana
VFW
Ailes
Green
Nye Committee
Alabama
Fontana Lake
Great Smoky Mountains
North Carolina
H. Miller
Taceca
Bill
Robert Laflin
Wilcox
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