Berlin Food Blockade and East West German Plans
The Warsaw Warsaw foreign ministers conference proposed a provisional democratic all-German government under four power talks. They warned the Soviet bloc would create an east German state if unity failed. The Russians halted food shipments into western Berlin, blocking the rail line and leaving 2,000,000 residents reliant on air and western stocks. Western authorities expect no one to starve as supplies hold for a month.
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Wilanow Palace
Here
Moscow Radio
London
Tass
Qmax Reimann
V. M. Molotov
Russia
Germany
Albania
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Yugoslavia
United States
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Warsaw
Soviet Bloc
Berlin
U. S
Dewey Nomination Triggers Democratic Reactions Across Parties
Democratic leaders criticize Dewey as the GOP nominee citing vulnerabilities and high costs of living. McCormack labels Dewey vulnerable while Stassen endorses Dewey after the third ballot. MacArthur lauds the choice in Tokyo as a boost to allies and freedom. Murray cites Truman on conservative control of the party.
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Associated Press
Thomas E. Dewey
White House
Dewey
House
John W. McCormack
McCormack
Senator Vandenberg
Robert R. McCormick
Chicago
Tine
Freedom Law Murray
Dmont
Truman
Republican National
Miners Win Wage Increase in New Coal Labor Pact
John L. Lewis and most soft coal operators sign a contract effective July 1 offering a dollar-a-day wage rise and a doubled welfare fund. Some steel captive mine interests refuse to sign, opposing the union shop clause, while Southern operators and others plan to sign. Miners begin a 10 day vacation tomorrow and return July 6.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Miners’ Welfare Pension Fund
Steel Company
Lewis
National Labor Relations Board
Harry M. Moses
Moses
United Minerworkers
Truman
United Mine Workers
United Mine
Southern
UAW Counteroffers Raise Demands on Ford Wages
UAW workers counter Ford Motor Company after rejecting an offer of 11 to 14 cents per hour. The union spokesman said the revised claims would total roughly 21 cents per hour, projecting Ford would face at least 28 cents more per hour in costs.
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United Auto Workers
Ford Motor Company
UAW
Ford
City Manager Plan Promises Efficiency in Government
Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance official John P. Reynold told the Kiwanis club that adopting a city manager form improves administration and lowers costs. He cited 800 U.S. cities and warned that taxes rise if citizens demand more services. The Monroe figures showed tax rate hikes from 1940 to 1947 as expenditures grew faster than assessed value.
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John P. Reynold
Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Kiwanis Club
Eugene
Reynolds
U. S
Monroe
Wisconsin
John A. Becker
Roy F. Burmeister
Fodneveitich
Roscoe Smith
Rodney O. Kittelsen
Chamber Prensa
President Signs Bill To Fund Cleanup and Services
President Truman signed a new fund bill providing 549,774,876 dollars for cleaning up government offices before June 30. The measure also allocates 25 million dollars to launch the revived selective service system and 2 million for the displaced persons commission.
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Truman
Displaced Persons Commission
Monticello Farmer Hurt After Hay Rack Fall
Graver, 94, of route 2 Monticello, was injured late yesterday afternoon when he fell from a hay rack at his farm home. X rays are being taken to determine the full extent of his injuries and he was transported to St. Clare.
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Merman
Graver
Route 2
Monticello
St. Clare
William C. Zinser Dies at 63 Former Monroe Resident
William C. Zinser, 63, a former Monroe resident, died at Winnebago county hospital near Rockford yesterday at 6:10 p.m. Born December 30, 1884, he lived in Beloit and Rockford after working in several places. Survived by a brother J J Zinser of Monroe and two sisters in Illinois and Michigan. funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Stuessy funeral home with Rev L C Viel officiating.
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William C. Zinser
Rockford
Monroe
Winnebago County Hospital
Zinser
J. J
Anna M. Bleiler Zinser
Platteville
Belle Anderson
Beloit
J. J. Zinser
Katherine Zinser
Prophetstown
Til
Marie Ringle
Pawpaw
Mich
Rose Hogan
Iwaukee
Stuessy Funeral
L. C. Viel
Immanuel Evangelical
Dewey urges world freedom and unity at convention
Thomas E. Dewey pledged freedom for men and a peaceful world order at the Republican National Convention. He urged unity, spiritual strength, and readiness to lead a new era from Jan. 20, and outlined plans to start his campaign as Democrats gather in Philadelphia. In Wisconsin Madison, Democrats seek party harmony, youth participation, and new leadership after intraparty fights.
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Freedom For Men
Madison
New York
Dewey
Raymond E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Douglas MacArthur
Harold E
Detention of U S Soldiers Protested in Yugoslavia
The United States protests to Yugoslavia over the 11 day detention of five American soldiers who swam into the Yugoslav zone of Trieste. The State Department says Ambassador Cavendish Cannon will present the protest in Belgrade. The soldiers were arrested June 15 by Yugoslav authorities.
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Washington
United States
Yugoslavia
Trieste
State Department
Belgrade
Ambasdor Cavendish Cannon
Dewey and Warren Win GOP Presidential Ticket
Thomas E. Dewey and California's Earl Warren are nominated for the 1948 Republican ticket. Dewey is unanimously chosen as president and Warren as vice president by acclamation at the GOP convention in Philadelphia. Warren accepts, pledging total loyalty as the convention adjourns amid acclaim.
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Jack Ben
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
California
Earl Warren
Dewey
Warren
Arizona
Harold E. Stassen
Martin
Joseph Martin
New York
U S Dusts Off Greetings For Youthful Draftees
Washington officials announced the second peacetime draft as President Truman signed the two year selective service bill into law. Registration begins after setup, with about 4,000 local boards. draftees aged 18 to 25 may be called up for 21 months of service, starting in September or later.
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Washington
United States
Truman
Army
Navy
Air Force
National Guards
Defense
Forrestal
Towne Named Wisconsin Republican National Committeewoman
Yvonne Towne of Waukesha was named Republican national committeewoman from Wisconsin replacing Estelle Morrison who did not seek reelection. Cyrus L. Philipp of Milwaukee was reelected national committeeman. Delegates objected to convention session times and praised Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Wisconsin leaders expressed satisfaction with the Dewey Warren ticket as many members planned to head home this evening.
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Yvonne Towne
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Estelle Morrison
Milwaukee
Cyrus L. Philipp
Joseph McCarthy
Douglas MacArthur
Eugene Weaver Named Green County Radio Officer
Eugene Weaver will start as Green County highway police radio officer on Monday July 5, replacing resigning officer Shawn Dearth who will enter private business. Weaver has been attending an electrical and radio school in Chicago.
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Eugene Weaver
Green County
Shaan Dearth
Dearth
Weaver
Chicago
MacArthur Decorated With Belgian Croix De Guerre Grand Cross
General Douglas MacArthur receives the Belgian Croix de Guerre for World War II service and is awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown Belgium's highest honor in a ceremony.
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Arthur
Order of the Crown
Belgium
Dewey Seeks Nomination as Stassen Fails at Convention
Rudolph P Regez of Green County voices support for Stassen during Wisconsin’s delegation poll while Dewey Warren coalition gains. Illinois Gov Green and Ohio Senator Bricker back Warren as Halleck seeks Indiana votes. Dewey nears 548 needed with 515 on second ballot, Taft far behind. Delegates recess to watch outcomes before final decisions. Turn to No 1 Back Page.
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Stassen
Rudolph P. Regez
Green County
Republican Club
Regez
Melvin J. Olson
South Wayne
Jassen
Wisconsin
Dwight Green
Illinois
Warren
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Dewey
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Halleck
Ouringwigs
New York
Senator Bricker
Bricker
Minnesota
Rep
Gov. Warren
Taft
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Charles P. Greene
Greene
Tehan
Horace Wilkie
Wilkie
Daniel W. Hoan
Hoan
Carl Thompson
Stoughton
Glenn’ Davis
Green Bay
Patrick Dewane
Manitowoc
Dewane
Paul A. Hemmy Jr
Juneau
Hemmy
Dodge County
Democratic Committee
InDer
MacArthur
Tokyo
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