Vanport Toll Rises as Floods Slump Dikes
Two more bodies were pulled from flood waters increasing the Memorial Day disaster death toll in Vanport to four with the Pacific Northwest count at 29. Red Cross revised unaccounted total to 545 after 170 reported safe. search continues as crests threaten Oregon Washington Idaho Montana and British Columbia.
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City budget proposal seeks twenty percent spending rise
City manager presents a new budget calling for a 20 percent increase in expenditures over the current year, with details on capital projects and staffing in the budget packet. The report highlights Harbor construction activity and related municipal priorities while outlining fiscal assumptions and revenue forecasts.
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Leach Harbor
US Officers Bound for Palestine as Truce Observers
The State Department announced two U S military officers would depart immediately to observe a Palestine truce. The scene near Tel Aviv saw Egyptian bombing and Isdud fighting as Bernadotte seeks Israel and Arab state replies.
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Streetcar Crash in Los Angeles Hurts Six
Six passengers were injured when a Pacific Electric interurban and a Los Angeles Transit Lines street car collided in heavy traffic at First and Main Streets. Four seriously hurt on the PE car include Chester Delgallo of Alhambra Marjorie Harrys of LA Sally James and Mrs Betty Wallace of LA.
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Senate Committee Votes To Extend Foreign Trade Act
The Senate finance committee voted five to one to extend the Foreign Trade Agreements Act for one year with a compromise amendment. The measure requires the President to notify Congress within 30 days if he ignores tariff commission recommendations. The act expires Saturday and is seen as a check on presidential tariff power.
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500 Walk Out at Briggs Plant
DETROIT June 8 An estimated 500 employees of Briggs Manufacturing Co walked out today after the CIO United Auto Workers broke off wage negotiations with the firm A union official said the walk out might spread The men who walked out were employed at Briggs Vernor plant Production was not affected immediately the company said A company spokesman said the men were told to leave the plant by officers of Local 212 U A W C I O
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Senate to draft 25 000 aliens into U S Army plan
The Senate voted 43 to 33 to enlist 25 000 aliens in the two year draft bill. Lodge proposed citizenship eligibility after five years of service and said they would be spread through the Army rather than form a foreign legion. Gurney opposed linking to selective service calling it a fundamental policy change.
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Wherry
Nebraska
Russell
D.-Ga
Armed Services
Market up on gains across steels rails and oils
New York June 8 The stock market advanced decisively with fractions to around two points lifting many issues to new highs for the year or longer. Steels rails and oils led the move while buying spread to other groups. Volume neared 1,000,000 shares for the day.
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New York
Russia Cuts Half of Hungary and Romania Reparations
London dispatch reports Russia reduced the remaining reparations for Hungary and Romania by 50 percent in response to requests from those nations. Finland’s bill was similarly reduced last week.
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French Cabinet Approves West Germany Accord in London
Paris June 8 The French cabinet approved the six power agreement on western Germany and will submit it to the National Assembly Friday. Foreign Minister Bidault led the drive for formal acceptance as ministers debated five hours. The London accord envisions a west German federal government with international Ruhr control and safeguards against militarization.
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Los Angeles Receives High Traffic Safety Rating
The Los Angeles area earned a high safety rating from the National Safety Council. City and county figures show gasoline use and miles driven per gallon below the national average, with traffic fatality rates lower than last year.
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National Safety Council
Truman Receives Double Lifts at Sun Valley Idaho
President Truman departs Sun Valley Idaho on an Idaho Falls motorcade to meet potential voters and heads toward a 10 p.m. speech in Butte Montana. Idaho party leaders pledge 32 votes at the Democratic convention and back his policies in a 25 minute briefing at W Averill Harriman's cottage.
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GE Offers Eight Cent Wage Increase Across Nation
General Electric Co. proposed an eight cent hourly wage rise affecting about 125000 workers in plants nationwide. The raise would range from nine to fifteen cents an hour and was presented to CIO negotiators during talks ongoing since March 2. Union reps recessed to consider the offer, and asked for the effective date, to which the company replied that it would take effect when accepted.
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Postman Hero Saves Toddler From Approaching Train
Norman Oklahoma June 8 a mail carrier Alvie Price a Navy veteran rushed to save 3 year old Gene Russell who sat near railroad tracks as a southbound Texas Chief approached. Price pitched his mail sack and dragged the child to safety before the train whistle faded. The pair were unharmed and returned home after the mail delivery continued.
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Oklo
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Texas Chief
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San Diego Drivers Threaten Strike Over Wages
San Diego streetcar and bus drivers on call for a strike vote at 2 a m unless federal conciliation succeeds. The union, representing 600 operators, seeks a 30 cent hourly raise. San Diego Electric Railway Co. has offered six cents.
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San Diego Electric Railway Co
Durable Boy Trapped in Cement Mixer Hearts Dazed Rescue
In Burnham England on June 8 David Neale fell into a concrete mixer while playing. He was whirled about for several minutes and trapped for two hours before rescuers pulled him out dazed and bruised but otherwise unharmed. He had started the machine himself.
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Burnham
England
Yearald
David Neale
Explosion at LA Elite Country Club Injures Six
A blast at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles killed one man, Joseph Steichen 47, and sent six others to hospitals. The building housing the locker room and dining area was damaged as gas accumulation was blamed. Club manager John Steinberg valued losses at 175000 with several staff and a pro injured or burned.
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Hillcrest Country Club
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Stetechen
Olin Dutra
Edward Koelbel
Anthony Hovorko
Emil Lepp
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Warren Heads East for Portsmouth Governor Conference
California Governor Warren travels by train to Portsmouth New Hampshire for the governors conference. After the June meeting he will fly to join the California delegation at the Republican national convention on June 17, where the delegation supports his nomination for President.
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Portsmouth
N. H
New Hampshire
Hakimi Government Falls in Tehran Confidence Vote
In Tehran Premier Ibrahim Hakimi loses a confidence test with 38 votes in favor from 105 legislature members. Opponents largely align with ex premier Ahmed Qavam, who Hakimi had previously rivaled.
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Iran
Ibrahim Hakimi
Hakimi
Ahmed Qavam
Hakimi Shandasied
Fall of Shengfang Reported Near Tientsin
The government announced the capture of Shenfang, 25 miles west of Tientsin, by Chinese forces. The report from UP notes the location and date of the claim as of June 3.
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