House Nears Test Vote on Housing Bill
The House prepared for its first test vote on a multi billion dollar public housing and slum clearance program. Supporters claim it will curb crime and improve health, while opponents fear federal financial strain and increased government control. The plan envisions up to 1,050,000 units in seven years, with federal funding to cover rents and construction costs. leaders signaled a scaled version and a White House path to Friday action.
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Flanders proposes limits on U S use of atomic bombs
Washington AP reports Senator Flanders calls for Congress to declare the United States will not use atomic bombs except to retaliate if another nation uses atomic warfare. Secret Service in a near White House raid seized about 100000 in counterfeit bills at 1807 H Street NW, four men and a woman arrested. Wimbledon: Sturgess defeats Parker in quarterfinals after five-set match.
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Inquiry Into Assassination Of Kim Koo Sparks Probe
In Seoul, President Syngman Rhee pledged a full account of the assassination of Kim Koo, veteran leader of the Korean Independence Party. Kim, 73, was gunned down in his guarded home as four opposition Army officers confronted him. An officer named Abn allegedly argued with Kim over plans to use the Army, and was overpowered by Kim’s guards. Rhee mourned the loss, fearing damage to national prestige and the Korea plan for a unified republic versus partition.
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Rent Boost Looming For One Million
Washington AP reports about one million landlords may seek rent ceiling increases under the 1949 rent control act. Housing Expediter Tighe Woods notes offices have handed out roughly that many application blanks and issued four new orders enabling higher rents for landlords who spend on remodeling and new equipment. He says liberalized rules let local rent directors grant increases for improvements, potentially stimulating building activity and related jobs and sales nationwide. Woods defines fair net operating income to set allowable boosts for small versus multiple dwelling owners, amid a swamped filing surge.
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Rodeo Rider Is Injured In Fiery Hoop Accident
Linda Darnell's sister Monte Maloya Darnell, 20, was dragged 200 feet and burned in a rodeo stunt when two black horses balked at a blazing hoop. She lost a tooth, suffered shock, and had her ankle cut by a rope. Her mother feared she would retire, but expected she would ride again on upcoming rodeo trails.
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Swindler Engel Faces Arraignment in Chicago Case
A 73 year old con man Simund Engel languished in jail awaiting arraignment on confidence game charges. He admitted swindling women worldwide of millions and was captured on Michigan Avenue. He allegedly bilked Mrs Reseda Corrigan of 8700 dollars, with 5000 reportedly returned. A private meeting with prosecutors followed.
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Lerroux, Five-Time Premier of Spain, Dies at 85
Former Spain premier Alejandro Lerroux, 85, who led the radical Republican party at times and opposed both socialism and monarchy, died in Madrid after receiving Catholic rites on his deathbed. He had lived in exile in Lisbon since 1945 and was allowed to return by Franco in 1947. He and his wife had an adopted son.
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Labor ally vs Lewis widens CIO AFL split
The Senate debate on injunctions pits Holland against a government seizure plan as CIO and AFL drift closer yet more split from John L. Lewis. Leaders warn Taft Hartley repeal hinges on unity while noting renewed cooperation in Washington and at home.
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Missing Omaha Butter Truck Stolen Overnight
Police hunt for a missing truck carrying 18 000 pounds of butter. Driver Harry S. Borden 37 from Sioux City Iowa reported parking the truck in an Omaha lot last night and returned to find it gone. Meanwhile in Cincinnati Miss Netti Goodwin 66 of Blanchester died from burns caused by a trash fire igniting her clothing.
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Proposition Of Lewis Studied By Operators
Pittsburgh AP The coal operators hold a conference to decide if 400000 soft coal miners will strike on July 5 after the no work contract expires John L Lewis proposes a three day work week during negotiations to prevent a shutdown of all bituminous mines The proposal was made at White Sulphur Springs W Va and key decisions likely at George H Love s Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company meeting Lewis seeks stable industry conditions and guaranteed employment through a shorter work week
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Plane Rolls Into River Injuring 24 in Portland
A transport C-47 from the 195th Ground Forces band and three crewmen crashed on a municipal runway and rolled into Fore River near Portland. All 24 aboard were injured, one critically. Most are from Bangor area. Rescue workers aided men ashore as the grounded plane rested upright in six feet of water.
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Syria elects Col Husni Zayim as new president
Col Husni Zayim, already Syria’s hard line military ruler, was unopposed in elections and inaugurated after receiving 726,116 of 730,116 votes from an 816,321 electorate. Explosions marked election night. censorship limits dispatches from Damascus as Zayim aims at Trans-Jordan and tensions with Lebanon linger.
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Special Sale of Liquor Brands Opens in Columbus
AP reports the second special sale by the state Liquor Department begins today in Columbus. On sale are 17 brands of whisky including bonded straight and spirit blends.
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Terrorism Prevails In Three Dixie States
The report details racial terror across Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia since February, with 51 incidents including lynchings, cross burnings, bombings, and beatings. No convictions have been recorded as violence spreads from Chattanooga to Birmingham and surrounding valleys. An American Legion committee aids enforcement, while Jefferson County warns citizens to defend themselves. a federal probe and congressional inquiry are announced.
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Man Arrested in Wickliffe Murder Case
Robert P. Ziegler aged 21 was arrested in a Canton hotel yesterday on a first degree murder warrant issued after the body of Harry J. Cameron a 39 year old Wicklife Oil Co worker was found in front of a Wickliffe drugstore last Friday court action follows discovery and warrants were issued yesterday in the case by local authorities.
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Ohio weekend death toll from accidents rises
At least 22 people died in Ohio over the weekend across crashes drownings and traffic incidents. Notable deaths include two in a Chillicothe area plane crash, 13 in traffic mishaps, several drownings in Washington Court House Elyria Akron Youngstown and other locales, and multiple vehicle and pedestrian fatalities across the state.
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Berlin Rail Strike Ends Tuesday After Five Weeks
The five week Berlin rail strike ends as anti Communist Railway Union orders members back to Soviet controlled lines. West allies warned that failure to end would halt relief payments and hinder East West trade. Strike cost lives and millions in losses while boosting union power and delaying Four Power talks.
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Young Republicans push to lead GOP against old guard
In Washington the Young Republicans demand full partnership and leadership roles. They backed an overhaul of party leadership and called for the ouster of Ben Whitehurst. John Tope, 36, was elected chair with Louise Replogle as co-chair, signaling a push for influence within the GOP after Salt Lake City.
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