Cut in Funds Pondered for Armed Forces
Washington AP Senator Elmer Thomas proposes cutting the next 12 months Arm ed Services budget arguing Russia is not ready for war. House approved under 16 billion cash and contract authority while Senate subcommittee weighs deeper cuts amid broader spending battles.
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Washington
Russia
Elmer Thomas
D-Okla
House
Interior Department
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Veterans Administration
Atomic Energy Commission
CIO Steelworkers accept Truman 60 day peace plan
The CIO United Steelworkers executive board approved a 60 day delay to a steel strike while omitting whether nonconforming mills would join. Only Jones and Laughlin backed the plan as U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic rejected it and pledged operation under existing contracts through next year.
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Pittsburgh
CIO
United Steelworkers Executive Board
Pees
Jones and Laughlin
Truman
U. S. Steel Corporation
Bethlehem
Republic
White House
U. S. Steel
Scott Begins Prison Term For Church Slaying
In Richmond Virginia 16 year old Lee Scott began a 99 year sentence after choking Dana Marie Weaver to death in a Christ Episcopal church kitchen. He entered the state penitentiary at 8 10 p m with a boxed testament and a hairbrush as his possessions. He said he would read the Bible and other material while eligible for parole in 12 years. Dana Marie Weaver was a Jefferson High School classmate also 16 at the time of her death on May 8.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Penitentiary
Lee Scott
Dana Marie Weaver
Scott
Dana Marie
Jefferson High School
Christ Episcopal Church
Senate Heated Battle Delays North Atlantic Pact Vote
A faction led by Sen Taft stalled a quick Senate vote on the North Atlantic treaty amid opposition to Truman's proposed 1.45 billion dollar foreign aid. Senate leaders consider delaying action to next week as Republicans clash over obligations to supply arms under the pact.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Truman
Lucas
West
Wherry
Nebraska
Republic
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Congress
Europe
New York
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
United States
Move to end Hawaii dock strike gains state legislative action
Hawaii Governor Ingram M. Stainback seeks broad new powers and a special session to resolve the 74 day dock strike. A five bill package would grant injunctive powers to the governor, allow seizure and operation of idle docks, and involve public utilities if public welfare is at risk. The CIO Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union demands 32 cents more per hour.
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Honolulu
Ingram M. Stainback
Hawaii
Hawaiian Bar Association
CIO
International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen’s Union
Dayton man named chairman of Montgomery County GOP
Howard G. Young of Dayton was named chairman last night of the Montgomery County Republican Executive Committee.
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Dayton
Howard G. Young
Montgomery County
Republican Executive Committee
Russians Ease Berlin Blockade Slightly at Helmstedt
British guards watched five to six German supply trucks pass hourly at Helmstedt, up from four. The shrinking line of 150 to 200 trucks followed a U S Army convoy of 60 military trucks for Berlin, part of a routine training move to ease Allied airlift pressure. Russians denied traffic issues and claimed adherence to the Four Power agreement at the border.
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Berlin
Helmstedt
U.S
New York
Ireland's First President Dies
Dr. Douglas Hyde aged 88, Ireland’s first president, died last night in Dublin. A scholar and poet, he was chosen by acclamation and took office June 25, 1938. Ill health led to retirement as his seven year term ended. succeeded by Sean O'Kelly after the June 1945 election.
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Dublin
Ireland
Douglas Hyde
Eire
Hyde
Sean O'Kelly
Democrats Seek GOP Backing for Truman Economy Plan
Democratic lawmakers push an anti low mood bill aligned with President Truman's economic program. Senator Murray says several Republicans have agreed to sponsor after minor changes to protect businesses. The plan includes a national economic cooperation board, a $15 billion non federal public works program, and a $3.5 billion emergency fund with a 30 to 70 state federal match.
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Washington
Truman
Murray
D-Mont
Morse
R-Ore
Congress
National Economic Cooperation Board
Marion Phone Strike Ends As Workers Return
The Ohio Associated Telephone Company strike began April 7 and involved about 80 operators and plant workers. The strike ended with workers returning to duty without a pay increase after the union sought 15 cents more per hour while management offered five. wage scales ranged from 65 cents to 1.50 dollars per hour.
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Marion
Ohio Associated Telephone Company
Clare E. Williams
Williams
Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers
Fatally Injured Cyclist in Colorado Truck Collision
Raymond Weidig, 26, died when his motorcycle struck the rear of a cattle truck in Zanesville Colorado. He had been returning from work at the Hazel Atlas Glass Company.
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Zanesville, CO
Raymond Weidig
Hazel - Atlas Glass Company
Officials Disagree On Cause Of Plane Crash Killing 35
CAB officials differed over whether a midair fight aboard a Standard Airlines C-46 caused the crash near Santa Susana mountains, killing 35 and injuring 14. Captain Powell crediting pilot White while James Peyton cites survivors. airline president Weiss cautions the fight may have contributed. The inbound New York flight had radioed police to arrest a disruptive passenger.
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Los Angeles
Here
Standard Airlines
Santa Susana Mountains
Civil Aeronautics Board
James N. Peyton
Peyton
L. R. Powell
Standard
Roy G. White
White
Stanley Weiss
CAB
Lockheed
Burbank
New York
Mary Bettis
Long Beach
Cali
Vicky Zelsdorf
State Budget Tops Senate Calendar in Ohio
A record high 647 million dollar two year state budget leads the Ohio Senate agenda. The measure funds old age pensions and state employee salaries while other House bills seek property tax equalization and aircraft licensing. The Youngstown plan aims to boost city aid from 12 million to 18 million annually and redirect 15 million from intangibles tax revenues back to the state general fund. Senate adjournment dates clash with House timing as key budget and capital improvements bills move forward.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
Ohio
Senate
Youngstown
98Th General Assembly
40 Bodies Recovered In Dutch Plane Crash
The rain soaked Ghatkopar Hill hillside yielded 40 of 45 victims from a Royal Dutch Airliner crash on Bombay Island. Thirteen American correspondents included. Fred Colvig of the Denver Post identified. Rescue efforts slowed by monsoon rain as five bodies remained missing. U S Ambassador Henderson arrived for funeral services planned today or tomorrow.
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Bombay
India
Ghatkopar
Royal Dutch
KLM
Fred Colvig
Denver Post
U. S
Lou Hen
Derson
Henderson
Santa Cruz
Telephone Bill Gets Approval
The Ohio Senate approved 17 to 11 a bill limiting a party line to 10 telephones after January 1, 1952 and requiring service to all applicants. The measure allows the Utilities Commission to order service in underserved areas after hearings. It now goes to Governor Lausche for signature.
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Columbus
Ohio Senate
Senate
State Utilities Commission
Frank J. Lausche
Readers Turn to Want Ads for Daily Paper
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Cincinnati Editor Declines Indonesia Trip After Crash
Dave Roberts travel editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer declined a KLM Indonesia trip after a crash killed 45. He cited prior commitments and insufficient time to arrange travel despite an invitation following his European return.
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Cincinnati
Dave Roberts
Cincinnati Enquirer
Roberts
Europe
Indonesia
Truman to address nation on economy and muted tax plan
President Truman plans a national radio and TV address from the White House to reassure Americans about a moderate economic downturn. He will defend the administration’s fiscal policy, explain dropping a $4 billion tax increase, and outline an 11 point program to boost production employment and purchasing power. He also notes tax shifts including measures on gift and estate taxes and corporate tax averaging to offset losses.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Dodger Star Testifying Before Group
Jackie Robinson shifts from baseball to testify before Congress as a witness on loyalty of American Negroes while Paul Robeson faces countercharges. Alvin Stokes prepares to testify as a Negro investigator on possible Communist infiltration. Dodgers star and first Negro on a big league roster is cited in the report.
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Washington
Jackie Robinson
Congress
House UN- American Activities Committee
Paul Robeson
Europe
Robeson
Russia
Robinson
Alvin Stokes
Stokes
Iy Sage
Brooklyn Dodgers
Soldier Electrocuted on German Train Near Augsburg
Pvt. Gayle H Elisworth of Shelby Ohio was electrocuted on the Munich Augsburg railway near Augsburg on July 10. The Army said he apparently tried to ride on the roof of a crowded train and touched a live wire.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Gayle H. Elisworth
Shelby, O
Munich
Augsberg
Augsburg
U. S. Army
Eliseworth
Ohio Governor Target of Blistering Attack On Gambling Situation
Columbus Mayor James A Rhodes accuses Governor Lausche of using a misleading smoke screen on Ohio gambling and claims he could suppress gambling with existing laws if he chose. Rhodes criticizes Lausche for public statements and says the governor bypasses legal action to pressure offenders into court.
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Ohio
Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Columbus Today
Frank J. Lausche
Rhodes
Lausche
98Th General Assembly
Lausehe
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