New Veto Fight Before Congress
Congress moves amid a presidential veto clash over tariff cuts and funding. Republicans press for limited power to trim import duties, while Truman may veto a one year extension. Vandenberg backs the bill, risking a broader override battle as other vetoed measures spark fights over social security, rail rates, and foreign aid.
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Discovers Long Lost Sisters After Meeting by Chance
In Washington a chat between Maggie Mearitt and Bessie White reveals they are sisters who had not seen each other since 1924. Both came from Winston and shared the same maiden name Adama. White had roomed with Mearitt’s landlady years ago.
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Arabs Reject Open City and Sit With Jews at Talks
Arabs rejected a U N proposal to make Jerusalem an open city and refused to sit with Jews at Rhodes peace talks. Stern group in Jerusalem vows to act independently, aiming to conquer Jerusalem and Palestine with ambitions in Trans-Jordan. Russia condemns six power plan for western Germany. observers and strikes ripple across Europe amid Cold War tensions and push for foreign aid.
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Great Lakes Cold Snap Reaches Wisconsin and Michigan
The Great Lakes region faced another cold morning with temperatures in the low 30s across northern Wisconsin and parts of lower Michigan. Readings ran about 10 to 12 degrees below normal as cool air persisted over the area.
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Michigan Senators Back Foreign Aid 12 Month Plan Passed
Vand enberg and Ferguson joined the majority as the Senate approved measures restoring foreign aid spending to a 12 month basis. The program funding totaled 6.1257 billion dollars.
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King of Ushers Warns Gate Crashers They Will Have to Go Through His Team
Philadelphia report profiles Andy Frain the "king of the ushers" who guards convention halls for major party gatherings. He vows no gate crashers will enter without proper tickets, plans to hire tall, athletic staff, and jokes about hoboes and other rivals trying to breach security. Frain, long experienced at major events, asserts control of 16,000 seats.
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Air force eyes 1700 mph rocket flight tests
The United States Air Force plans high altitude tests for the Bell X-1 to reach about 1700 mph beyond the sonic barrier. Veterans describe past records, and Air Force Captain Charles Yeager recalls trial and risk, noting secrecy over flight details.
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Mason County Board Discusses Property Transfers
Members of the Mason County board of education met Monday in the county courthouse for an all day session. Key topics included transferring two parcels of property from La Salle district to Freesoil township unit.
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US Birth Rate Edges Down From 1947 Boom Level
Washington reports a slight drop in America's birth rate with 1,149,000 births in the first four months of this year versus 1,270,000 in the same period last year. The Vital Statistics Office released the figures today noting the decline remains modest.
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Fall Class Chairmen Named for Ludington Adult Ed
At Ludington city hall the fall class planning group appointed chairs for adult education. Mrs. Richard Yeck became home and family living committee chair, Mrs. Anna Breen named registrar, with Mrs. Harold Lane, Mrs. Lois Kraft RN and P. C. Hartman on the committee. Attendees included health officials from Michigan departments and local residents.
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Ida Hauk
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Michigan Department of Public Instruction
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Fred Alkema
M. Elna Hansen
Mary Ellen Johnson RN
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Richard Krupa
Raymond Yeck
Robert R. Scott
E. M. Betz
Anna Breon
Forty-Four Dead In Pacific Northwest Flood Toll
Portland report places flood fatalities at 44 as Columbia and Fraser crests moved seaward. Red Cross lists 30 missing from Vanport flood, with about 200 unlocated across the region. missing count has been trimmed from 715 as waters recede.
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Maritime Unions Halt Strike Under Court Orders
A nationwide walkout by seven unions representing about 100000 ship crewmen and longshoremen was postponed as leaders bowed to federal court orders restraining the stoppage. Unions said they would respect the 10 day restraining orders while negotiations continue and a broader settlement remains unresolved.
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Biggest Carrier Plans Announced for Great Lakes Fleet
The American Shipbuilding Co in Lorain Ohio will build the largest bulk cargo ore carrier on the Great Lakes at a cost of 4 million dollars. Inland Steel Co of Chicago has signed contracts. The ship will be 668 feet long 70 feet wide with 20000 long tons displacement and geared turbine propulsion. It is slated to be ready before the 1950 navigation season with speed about 16 mph when loaded.
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Man admits stabbing in Muskegon case after lie detector test
Detec tives Martin Carlson and Andrew Plouhar said Tuesday that Thomas Martinez, 42, of Muskegon, admitted fatally stabbing 19 year old Savas E. Trevino Sunday night. He signed a statement after undergoing a lie detector test.
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Red Cross Water School to Be Held at Camp Douglas Smith
Burnell G. Southall arrives in Ludington to arrange a national aquatic school at Hamlin lake June 20 to 30. Enrollment stands at 107 students from 17 states, with Michigan sending the largest group. The program includes water safety, first aid and accident prevention instruction.
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Reasons to Set Aside Life Sentence in Kraft Murder Case
The filing by Attorney Max Hamlin lists four grounds for retrying William Hansen s life sentence for the November 1935 murder of Miss Marguerite Kraft. Alleged lack of counsel, unawareness of rights, improperly obtained confession, and inability to file a timely motion for a new trial due to causes beyond control. The hearing before Circuit Judge Max H E Neal is scheduled at the next Manistee County circuit court session.
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Several Bikes Reported Stolen in Ludington
Police report multiple bicycle thefts in Ludington as residents are urged to lock bikes and not leave them unattended. Authorities say unlocked or careless storage enables thefts, and callers should secure property. Local force warns the public to take preventive steps.
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Last Steam Locomotive Exits Schenectady Plant
The final steam locomotive from the century-old American Locomotive Company plant left the site today as workers shift to diesel electric production ending an era of steam powered locomotives in Schenectady New York.
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Ionia Youth Faces Prison After Burglaries and Escapes
Richard Pinkston, 16, of Ionia, charged with burglaries in four states and two jail escapes, faces five to 15 years in prison. Circuit Judge Morris E. Davis imposed the sentence on Tuesday.
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Petition Out for Mrs Pell for Ludington School Board
A third nominating petition is circulated by Mrs Rosamond Pell for trustee on Union School District No 1. She is Ludington High School graduate active in Woman's Literary club and chair of the monthly wellbaby conference. Two board vacancies to be filled at the July 12 election. petitions due by June 22.
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Three Young Killers Given 199 Year Prison Terms
Chicago report: two youths James Morelli aged 20 and Lowell Fentress 19 along with a third man were described as mad dog killers after a December shooting spree that killed three men. They were sentenced to 199 years each by Judge Daniel A. Roberts following a jury verdict for the murder of John Kuesis, a 36 year old garage owner.
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Trailer Breaks Loose Hits Car in Scottville Area
Mason county sheriff's officers investigated an accident at 2 35 p.m. Tuesday a nne and a half south of Scottville when a trailer attached to a truck driven by Ralph Smalley of Scottville Route 3 broke loose and struck a car driven by Madolina Johnson of Pentwater Route 1. Minor damage occurred to both vehicle and trailer. no injuries were reported.
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National Motors Strike Demands Wage Increase
South Haven reports 200 National Motors workers walking out to press for higher pay and broader grievances settlement amid the labor action.
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Supporters Say Power Is Rising
Washington reports from the Harold Stassen camp say if Minnesota’s Stassen fails to win the Republican nomination he may lead a convention move to draft Arthur Vandenberg. Supporters claim Stassen’s standing has improved since his Oregon primary loss to Dewey, with predictions of victory on the ninth ballot in Philadelphia.
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Two Minor Accidents Reported by Police
Ludington police reported two minor accidents Tuesday. At 4 55 p m at South Washington avenue and East Canaher street cars driven by Patricia Reinberg of Muskegon and Eva Barton of Valhalla were involved. The second crash at 6 15 p m in the 100 block South Rowe street involved Virgil Southwell of Lansing and Clifford Patterson of Detroit. No injuries were reported.
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Weather Forecast for Lower Michigan and Notes
U S Weather Bureau forecast for Lower Michigan calls for one tall fair and confined cool night and Thursday. Historical highs and lows are cited from 1872 to 1915 with a 1908 low of 44. Sunset and sunrise times are included for today and Thursday, along with the moon rise and set expectations.
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