Bradley Urges U S Aid Time to Bolster Europe Defense
Congress hears General Bradley push Truman plan for 1.2225 billion in new military aid to Atlantic Pact nations and strategic countries as Europe’s defense prospects improve. Harriman testifies urging Western Europe to build up its own munitions. Senate deliberations loom on disarmament, UN role, and hydrogen bomb fears amid tax cut jockeying and lobbying probes.
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Senators suspect crime figures influence narcotics trade
Senators voiced strong suspicion that organized gambling and crime figures are involved in narcotics trafficking and imports. The testimony before a Senate committee focused on effects on unemployment and broader issues tied to coal oil and mining industries in the country.
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Steelman Behind the Scenes in Truman White House
John Steelman, aide to President Truman, served as labor troubleshooter and acting chairman in key negotiations. His rise from Cedar Rapids roots to UNC doctorate details a career shaping policy and steering major disputes, with influence over energy, labor, and reconversion programs.
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N Y Holdup Fails in Greenwich Village Gun Battle
A running gun battle in New York's Greenwich Village night club belt left one bandit dead and three wounded, with two captured after their getaway car crashed near Washington. A bystander was seriously injured, while police pursued the trio and found no loot. Names identified include Harold Es Sellers, Ralph Chirilles, John Penna, and Louis La Presto.
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Falls 35 Feet Police Save Puppy From Vent
A fox terrier puppy plunged 35 feet into a six inch air vent and was rescued when rescuers lowered a rope and pulled it to safety. The incident occurred yesterday in New York as responders acted quickly to prevent injury to the trapped animal.
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Nerve Center Hallby Bookie Raid
A St Louis County gambling nerve center was raided by city county and state officers uncovering thousands of lograms seven telephones racing forms and other gear. The raid followed indictments in New Jersey targeting four St Louis figures and the Western Union Telegraph Company for aiding and abetting bookmaking.
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AMA to Eliminate Race Descriptors in Ads
New York June 6. The American Medical Association will remove all designations of race creed or color from situation wanted advertisements in future editions of its journal. The move targets bias in classified ads and aims to promote equal treatment across readers and applicants.
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Mauna Loa Flow Eases After Violent Five Days
HONOLULU June 6 Mauna Loa simmered down after five days of its most violent eruption in modern times with lava rivers forming dikes and lakes along the southern flank. The worst seemed over though flows linger weeks. one red hot river on the southernmost flank engulfed Ohio Lodge resort as a southeast flank flow petered into a puddle elsewhere. Villages below were deemed safe.
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Court Fight Seen Over Lee Estate
In Los Angeles on June 6, four parties claim shares in the 10 million dollar Lee estate. Foster sisters Christine Lee Rieber of Metuchen New Jersey and Elizabeth Lee Fry of Los Angeles sue, saying they were legally adopted in 1920 by Don Lee and intended to share with his son Thomas. They contest a handwritten will that leaves the entire fortune to uncle R D Merrill of Seattle. Also named is Thomas Lee’s aunt Nora S Patee of San Marino who was named guardian after a 1948 incompetence ruling.
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Metuchen
N. J
Elizabeth Lee Fry
Don Lee
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R. D. Merrill
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Wash
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San Marino
Calif
Salesman Adopts Bird He Rescued From Hungry Cat
Baltimore June 6 A linen salesman Jack Meyers adopts Petey a sick sparrow rescued from a marauding cat Meyers rejects caging preferring outdoor access for the bird Petey from local neighbors offers flying advice though the story carries humorous guidance on bird care and feeding as Meyers and Petey bond
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Jack Meyers
Petey
Meyers
Eight Injured as Tornado Ravages Texas Villages
A house wrecking tornado roared through Kenny Krump and Racoon Bend oil area in southeast Texas counties, injuring eight and destroying homes and buildings. Winds estimated at 70 mph, with hail and heavy rain, struck Pattison Brookshire and Katy in Watler County, while Red Cross and county officials reported injuries and hospitalizations in Brenham and Bellville.
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Nation Promised Rare June Day
A pleasant June day was in prospect for most of the nation with showers in parts of Texas Louisiana southern Florida and the Lake Superior region. The coolest areas were along the Canadian border in Minnesota and North Dakota. Temperatures reached into the 80s in Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota and then above 100 in the southeastern desert region. Top mark was 107 at Blythe California.
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North Dakota
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Weather and tide report from Long Beach lifeguards
Daily forecast and marine data show sunrise at 5 42 a m sunset at 9 02 p m moonrise 1 19 a m moonset 1 04 p m high tides at 3 27 a m 3 8 ft and 5 30 p m 4 ft low at 10 27 a m 0 4 ft 9 47 p m 20th water temperature 57 surf calm issued by Long Beach Lifeguards with U S Coast and Geodetic Survey notes MONDAYS WEATHER STATISTICS
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