Veterans pension bill passes after dropping unemployability test
The House approved a veterans pension measure with about sevenfold benefit increases for World War I and II veterans who pass a need test. An unemployability eligibility test was defeated 172 to 57, keeping costs near 65 billion dollars. Debate remained orderly as older cost fears surfaced.
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Washington
House
Veterans’ Committee
Veterans Administration
John E. Rankin
D.miss
Rankin
Senate
White House
Bowron elected to Fourth Term as Mayor of L A
Los Angeles voters chose Fletcher Bowron to a fourth term in a runoff runoff election over city engineer Livya Aldrich. Unofficial tallies from 3362 precincts gave Bowron 238190 votes to 207211. Turnout was just under half of 927252 registered voters.
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Los Angeles
Fletcher Bowron
Livya Aldrich
Bowron
Aldrch
Aldrich
Frank L. Shaw
U S Population Reaches New High in 1949
Washington reports that the U S population climbed to a record 148 527 000 as of April 1 1949 with 580 000 added in Q1. The gain mirrors last year's first quarter with nearly 1 000 000 armed forces overseas and 247 034 000 civilians included in the estimate.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Greek Rebels Claim Major Victory In Grammos Mountains
Greek guerrillas announced a major victory after 11 hours of fighting in the Grammos Mountains. Their radio reported capture of the key Patomata position, with 291 government troops killed and 177 taken prisoner as dawn broke on Monday.
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Londow
Grammos Mountains
Patomata
News High Lights OFF THE TELETYPE
A compact notice listing sections and page references from a bygone hometown newspaper. It catalogues Bridge, Classified Ads, Comics, Editorials, Financials, Nearby Cities, Radio, Shipping, Sports, Tides, Temperatures, Activities and other features with page identifiers.
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Ti Ures
Georgia Teacher’s Sitdown Wins $65 Refund
In Atlanta a 61 year old Glenwood teacher Dr. Willie Bomar staged a sitdown strike to reclaim $65.78 withheld for retirement to fund cancer treatment. She refused to resign until the money is paid, citing illness and financial need.
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Gaergig
Willie Melmoth Bomar
Bomar
Rochester
Minn
Atlanta
Willie Melmoth
Glenwood
State Teachers’ Retirement Board
J. Ly Vaden
Wheeler
Fulford
Columbia University
Georgia
Santa Anita Target of Assembly Action
In Sacramento the Assembly passed a bill to curb race track licensees business growth. Debates centered on Santa Anita's expansion into Lake Arrowhead resort and hotel operations. Supporters argued the expansion harms racing. opponents warned against overreach and questioned tax implications.
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Santa Anita
Doyle
State Racing Board
Senate
Lester McMillan
Los Angeles
McMillan
Lake Arrowhead
Fred Howser
Gov. Warren
Commission On Organized ‘Crime
L. Stewart
Hinckley
Redlands
Bill
Assemblyman
G. Delbert i Iris
Bomb Explodes During Franco Visit in Barcelona
A small bomb exploded in the cellar of traffic police headquarters during Generalissimo Francisco Franco's visit to Barcelona. No injuries reported. The blast damaged a wall while police sealed off the district and agents searched for those responsible. Franco arrived with his wife and daughter for a weeklong regional visit.
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Barcelona
Spain
Francisco Franco
Franco
Allies to Try 66 Japs in Near Riots
Tokyo reports say an Allied military tribunal will try 66 demonstrators detained after a near riot at the city hall on Monday night. They would face charges for violating occupation regulations, with prosecutors possibly pursuing cases despite the provost marshal's office not confirming the reports.
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Tokyo
Weather Grounds U.S. fliers in Greenland
A United States Air Force mass flight of 15 jet fighters is grounded in Greenland due to bad weather. Spokesman said the formation departed from Bangor and is temporarily halted for weather reasons.
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London
United States Air Force
Greenland
Air Force
Bangor
Foreign Ministers Clash Over Berlin Veto Issue
Paris June 1 The Foreign Ministers Council debated restoring four power control of Berlin and clashed on the veto. Western ministers urged abolishing unanimity for major issues while Soviet Andrei Vishinsky insisted vetoes be kept. The four power Kommandatura previously governed Berlin and now faces currency and access disputes. Western ministers favored majority decisions on routine city tasks with Acheson urging cooperation among all four nations. News briefings will follow after the session ends.
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Paris
Foreign Ministers Council
Serlin
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Berlin
Kommandatura
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Old Typewriter Key Exhibits in Hiss Perjury Trial
New York June 1 government and defense chiefs said their cases may hinge on an old typewriter linked to copying State Department documents. Attorney Murphy claimed Hiss and wife Priscilla passed papers to Whittaker Chambers in a wholesale fashion, while Stryker argued for trust in Hiss contrasted with Chambers. The typewriter was reportedly located by Edward C. McLean, a Harvard classmate, amid activity in 1937 and 1938. Continued on page AS col 5.
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York
Alger Hiss
U. 8
Thomas F. Murphy
FBI
Washington
Hiss
State Department
Tad Daal
New Miss
Savyua Aus Stryker
Adelaide B. Lowe
Federal Grand Jury
Louis Benson
Whittaker Chambers
Murphy
Hills
Chambers
Stryker
Edward C. McLean
Harvard Law School
Priscilla
Red Paper Says U S Spy Profession Busy
A Soviet government newspaper quoted region magazines and reports to Griskiogtan noting the spy profession in the United States is busy while unemployment remains low. It observes ordinary Americans are not eager for such work and mentions June and muscom sources.
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U. S
Muscom
Apies
Pone
Eee Gion
Griskiogtan
Suevestin
Clark Defies Senate Subpoena For Spy Files
Attorney General Tom C. Clark refused a Senate judiciary subcommittee subpoena to produce security files on alleged subversive activities by enemy agents. Clark presented a 10 page statement and offered to share any information consistent with the public welfare.
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Washington
Tom C. Clark
Senate Judiciary
Clark
John E. Peurifoy
Fat Mcarran
D.-Nev
State and
Justice Department
Belgium
France
Russia
United States
Mock Air Battle of B 36 and Navy Jets Canceled
Washington June 1 mock duel between the Air Force B 36 and Navy Banshee jets was canceled for security reasons by the joint chiefs of staff. A House committee investigation into the B 36 controversy preceded the decision, with defense secretary Johnson halting work on a carrier plan and the two services differing over intercept capability and costs.
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Washington
Air Force
Navy
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington Times Herald
House Armed Services Committee
Joint Command
Vinson
D.-Ga
Johnson
Stocks and Commodities Hold Steady After Market Pounding
In New York on June 1, stock and commodity prices steadied following Tuesday's drop. Cotton, grains and the Istock market showed a firming tone with some items ending slightly higher. A tremor near Vancouver caused brief concerns but no damage was reported. Wheat and corn mixed, while financial centers in Chicago saw varied results.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Vancouver
Waah
Kelso
Ini North
Chicago Board of Trade
Hickenlooper presses AEC records in mismanagement probe
Senate hearings reveal Hickenlooper demands a vast data dump including wartime talks and FBI files on many individuals. Carroll L. Wilson testifies he kept two scientists on payroll despite security doubts as Adm. John Gingerich resigns as security officer.
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Washington
Carroll L. Wilson
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Commission
David E. Lilienthal
FBI
Wilson
Hickenlooper
Roosevelt-Churchill
Quebec
Lilienthal
Atomic Project
Todd
Army Says Bolivian unrest under control in Patino mines
Reports from La Paz say Bolivia's army has seized control amid four days of bloody clashes in the Patino mine region. Army reservists were mobilized as a state of civil war was declared, with miners holding mine officials hostage and clashes between 200 troops and 2,000 protesters threatening rail service and food supply.
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LA Pay
Bolivia
Huanuni
High Andes
Apgat
Laaz
Argentina
Chile
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