Truman Signs Foreign Aid Measure at White House
President Truman signed a 3.1215 billion foreign aid authorization at a White House ceremony. The plan funds five programs including Marshall Plan year three and Point Four technical aid, with 35 thousand for technical aid under Point Four and 194 million for aid to non-Communist Korea and Asia. The act totals 2.85 billion for Europe, plus 194 million for aid to free peoples, Arab refugees, UN child welfare, and more, seen as a step toward freedom and anti communism.
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Southeast Asia
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Palestine
United Nations
Bus Crash In Cincinnati Injures Several Teens
AP report from Cincinnati describes a collision involving a Price Hill inbound bus with about 80 passengers. Five teens were near the scene and an adult remained trapped. Emergency crews extricated a man from the bus door as debris and glass filled the front of the vehicle.
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Robert Larrick
Frank Oar
Glenway
Farm Price Support Plan Faces Attack in Senate
In Washington the farm price support program faced a sharp Senate attack over a House bill adding two billion dollars to the current four point eight five billion used to prop up major crops. Senators Williams and Ives led the assault, questioning the need for more funds amid reports of short crops and urging a shift from 90 percent parity to a flexible lower price support system. Eliender, the floor manager for the measure, remained unconcerned.
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Senate
Williams
R-Del
Ives
R-Ny
Eliender
D-La
Leopold's Supporters Win Narrow Belgian Vote
Exiled King Leopold's backers win 107 seats to 105 for anti monarchist forces in Belgium's parliamentary vote. Social Christians may form a new government with Jean Devinserrt as premier, while Leopold remains in exile. Final results await June 2 parliamentary meeting under proportional representation.
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Hitler
Switzerland
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Setatian
Socteliet
Paul- Henri Spaek
Jas Christian
Senate
Defendant In Amerasia Case To Be Questioned
Former State Department employee Emanuel S Larsen, one of six defendants in the Amerasia case, was summoned for questioning by investigators. congressional calls for public airing grew amid debates on secrecy and potential investigations into loyalty reviews for State Department employees.
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J. Edgar Hoover
Alan
Office of Strategic Services
New York
Amerasia Magazine
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Congress
McCarthy
R-Wis
Administration Seeks Rearming of Europe
The administration urged Congress to authorize 1 222 500 000 to bolster defense of nations opposing communism. Secretary Johnson testified that arming Europe is the only road to peace and security as Soviet roadblocks other avenues. Secretary Acheson told the House committee the move is a vital immediate step toward world peace.
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Two Found Dead In Plane Crash Near Shoals Indiana
A woman farm owner identified as Mrs. Julia DeStabler about 40 and Ray Jones Jr. 21 of Shoals were found dead after a plane crashed on a farm 2.5 miles southwest of Shoals. They had left Bedford at 4:30 p.m. and were not seen again. The crash is believed to have occurred during heavy rain Saturday.
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Bedford
Killed In Crash In Cincinnati At Westwood Area
Shirley Fessel, 15, died when the car she rode in struck and overturned in the Westwood area of Cincinnati early today.
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Shirley Fessel
Westwood
Iowa primary may set farm plan decision
An Iowa Democratic primary could influence the Truman Administration on the Brannan farm plan, as voters weigh government payments versus price supports. California and South Dakota primaries loom with contests for governor and Senate seats, including Nixon and Douglas in California and Bourke Hicker in South Dakota. New Mexico offers a five-way Democratic governor race as the field grows for November.
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Los Angeles Daily News
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Rep
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House
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Burning Oil Draws Crowd Near Caledonia Ohio
A spectacular fire burned today near Caledonia as Standard Oil of Ohio burned oil seeping from an abandoned pipeline. Black smoke rose over 1,000 feet and drew motorists and planes. The pipeline runs from Bellefontaine to Ashland and was abandoned two years ago. The company is using water pressure to drive out air at the Ashland end to prevent fuel pollution along the line.
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Volcano Eruption Threatens Hawaii Homes In New Lava Flow
A continuing eruption on the Big Island drives a fresh lava stream toward Kahukoi areas Kau Nealehu and Waiohinu. Residents evacuated as the flow nears homes and forests. authorities monitor the advancing channel toward the sea, threatening about 33 homes and four lodge areas.
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Violent Death Toll Over Holiday Weekend
The Associated Press tallies weekend deaths during Memorial week comparing a holiday period to a normal weekend. From Friday to Tuesday midnight the tally shows 142 traffic deaths, 33 drownings, and 3 miscellaneous causes totaling 234, versus 164 traffic, 7 drownings, and 3 miscellaneous for the prior weekend totaling 250.
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Alumni Reunions Feature Grads Reliving College Days
A nostalgic piece notes alumni return for commencements and reunions. Elders from the Class of Ninety-nine, World War One veterans, and later grads recount pranks and progress while younger members listen, urging understanding. The piece ends with hints of future gatherings from the Class of Sixty-two.
Liberal Party Leads In Japanese Election
In Tokyo AP reports three quarters of 122 seats decided. The Liberal Party leads with 39 seats, Conservatives and Secret Democrats trail. The Green Wind Society gains seven seats as Communists win none. Socialists gain net 12 seats amid broader peace treaty and U.S. bases debate. Public works referendum appears likely to pass with 419,000 in favor and 254,900 opposed.
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Railroad Tank Water Used To Put Out Fire
A West Virginia town faced possible ruin when a fire struck its business district. The Whitesville volunteers used a railroad water tank and an excavated hole under the spout to feed water onto the flames. Chief H. Clay Porterfield said the use of the tank likely saved the building area.
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Man Dies In Crash Near Antwerp Route 2 Curve
Three men injured in a crash when their car rolled off a curve on U S Route 2 near Antwerp Pauling County Dennis Beshear of Dawson Springs Kentucky died after admission to Defiance Hospital Douglas Cullen 20 of Madisonville Kentucky and Marion Lynn 20 of Dawson Springs suffered bruises and lacerations in the incident
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Pauling County
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Dewson Springs
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Madisonville
Marion Lynn
Dawson Springs
Truman Names Committee To Review Dispute
President Truman appoints a three member committee to review the controversial veterans rehabilitation program with focus on paralyzed and amputee patients. Dr Howard A. Rusk, of New York University College of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital, chairs the group joined by Robert Dennison from the Naval side.
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Naval
Congress
Nicholasville Cat In Culvert Accident Claims Life
AP report from Eugene A. Hendrix details a fatal incident in Nicholasville where a man identified as Day ton died after his cat struck a culvert, causing a neck injury. Authorities confirm the fatality and tragic accident on the scene.
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Nicholasville
Eugene A. Hendrix
Dayton
Belief Weapons Could Prevent Wear In War
Washington reports quoted Gen. J Collins Army Chief of Staff stating new tactical weapons can be developed to deter troop engagement without high costs. He rejects feasibility of atomic or guided weapons carrying an atomic warhead, noting such weapons are not yet possible. The Associated Press notes the removal of authoritative claims that such arms exist.
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Boat shelled. six killed near international waters
AP reports a coastal steamer Cheung Hing was shelled about 20 miles off Amey Red port as it carried cargo from ox. Six passengers were killed and six wounded. Captain J Skinner notified authorities of the attack and crew injuries amid a chaotic maritime incident.
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House Group Is Short on Truman Tax Bill
Washington AP report shows the House Ways and Means Committee is about 500 million dollars short of meeting President Truman's demand for new revenue to offset proposed excise and other tax cuts. Specialists estimate new sources yield 695 million. total revenue gaps remain large, with a split among Democrats on raising corporation taxes and other measures to balance the cuts.
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