Harnessing Floods Aims to Create Central Valley Power
President Truman urged tapping Mississippi River floods to unlock vast electric power. He proposed a $1.5 billion flood control and navigation program to form a central river valley linking upper Mississippi Missouri and Ohio with public power projects. Engineers project multi‑billion budgets and thousands of megawatts across basins in multiple states.
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Navy Secretary Matthews Faces Senate Test Over Denfeld Firing
Critics push for another round of testimony by Navy Secretary Matthews on the Denfeld firing. Senator Knowland says a Senate Armed Services vote is coming to recall Matthews, while Chairman Tydings and Senator Russell debate the path.
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British Conservatives Pledge End To Nationalization
The Conservative party in Britain promises to end nationalization and run the welfare state more cheaply while preserving health services and social programs. They seek lower taxes, private enterprise in many sectors, and closer US cooperation to resist Communism, with plans to privatize state-owned utilities and abolish several ministries.
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FOPA Installation Tonight At Pistol Range
The Fraternal Order of Police Associates will install officers at 8 p m today at the Pistol Range. Charles Reuthe, secretary treasurer, urged all members to attend the meeting.
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Cleveland Congressman files renomination petition with 2040 signatures
Rep. Stephen M. Young of Cleveland filed his renomination petition with the secretary of state. The document carried 2,040 signatures from 66 counties.
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Monument repair begins at Soldiers and Sailors monument
Work is under way to rehabilitate the Soldiers and Sailors monument at the east approach of the High/Main Street bridge. County commissioners funded interior painting with a $2,000 appropriation, assigned to Louis A. Sprandel and Sons.
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Louis A. Sprandel and Sons
Parathion Finds Effect Against Arctic Mosquitoes
A plane spray using one one-hundredth pound per acre of parathion proved effective against arctic mosquitoes, according to the report.
Senate Warily Tops Equal Rights for Women Amendment Vote
Senator Gillette declared enough votes to push the equal rights for women constitutional amendment with a two thirds majority. Supporters note it would enforce equal rights under law while opponents warn of erasing laws protecting men and potential loss of existing protections.
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Panama Canal Earns Slim Profit Despite Growth Aim
Panama Canal reports a profit of one tenth of one percent for 1914, bringing total earnings to 1.86 percent on a government investment of 731.9 million dollars. Canal governor Brigadier General F. K. Newcomer testified to a House subcommittee, seeking 22.72 million dollars for next year and 4 million for a housing program.
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Comedian Jerry Lewis Outshone by Chimpanzee on Set
Hollywood AP Jerry Lewis met Pierre the five year old chimpanzee star and proved no match for the animal in a publicity shoot for an upcoming film. Pierre imitated Lewis and stole the show during a Canasta game and banana split encounter. Dean Martin was absent from the meeting.
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Animal Trainer Mabel Stark Improves After Tiger Attack
In Burbank California animal trainer Mabel Stark shows continued improvement in a severely injured right arm after a Bengal tigress bite and clawing. Doctors feared losing the arm at first. she had been attacked while lifting a cub at Thousand Oaks.
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Not Licked Yet Proponent Vows to Press Local Option
In Columbus Ohio AP an advocate for county wide local option on liquor sales declares resilience after an adverse petition ruling. Attorney General Duffy says Montgomery County petitions were not properly verified and the county's 69 112 signatures needed state wide could not meet requirements. Dr Frank H Throop Ohio WCTU and Ohio Temperance League leaders pushed the drive and plan to consult legislative advisors as petitions are challenged.
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Parathion Insecticide Seen Too Dangerous for General Use
Parathion is described as so hazardous to humans that its general use is not advised. The report notes safety concerns and suggests limited application or further evaluation before widespread adoption.
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