McKinley Sets New NC A A 440 Record At Salt Lake
Illinois sprint star Eric McKinley crushed the NC A A 440 yard record with a 46.4 second clocking in the 26th meet at Salt Lake City. The big winds and chill did not dampen the crowd as Gordien and Steele posted other notable marks and Illinois led with 26 points.
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Salt Lake City
Eric McKinley
Bolen
McKealey
McKenley
Ben Eastman
Sanford
Joel Klemer
California
Archie Williams
Illinois
Minnesota
Steele
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
J. D. Kelly
University of Minneta
Kelly
Wright
Ayne University
Moss
Ondschein
Lawrence
Bob Likens
San Jose
Calif
State
Talfiers
Javern
Nnicelli
Franklin and Marshall
Gaines
Fresno
Ferdinandson
Maugham
Utah
Tang Penn
Harrison Dillard
Baldwin Wallace
Ed Dugger
Tufts
Mel Fatton
Ing
Gordien
Sheehan
Missouri
Millington
Rather
Kansas State
Ker
Colge
Pacific
Williams
Graves
Louisiana State
Kadera
Texas A. and
Mmaik
San Jose State
War of Pittsburgh Shines in Norham Pro Golf Classic
Lew Worsham of Pittsburgh leads a 64-man field toward the quarterfinals of the Norham Pro Golf event with a fast start in the National Open and PGA Championship double bid. He defeated Clarence Doser 5 and 4 after beating Morris of Montgomery 3 and 2, and earlier upset Myles 7 and 6 in a 36-hole match. Gene Sarazen, once a double winner, bowed out as his putter failed.
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Etroit
Lew War
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Genevazen
Sarazen
Worsham
Morris
Montgomery
Ala
Clarence Doser
Hartsle
N. Y
Gsie Myles
East Lansing
Mich
With Pleasure Wins Domino Handicap at Arlington Park
A 19 to 1 shot ridden by a substitute jockey won the Domino Handicap at Arlington Park for $29,000. With Pleasure beat Armed by a length with Spy Song third in a 14-horse field. Sea Snack finished fourth. With Pleasure paid $41.20, $11.60 and $7.20, Armed returned $5.20 and $2.80, Spy Song paid $4 for show.
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Chicago
Arlington Park
Spy Song
With Pleasure
Oscar E. Breault
Charlie Swain
Jack Richard
Myrtlewood
Pep
Warren Wright
Sid's Dodgers Top LTI 7 To 1 In Recreation Baseball
Sid's Dodgers of the Recreation Baseball League beat Louisiana Training Institute 7 to 1 yesterday. Hendricks tossed a one hit ball while Sid's drew four walks and took advantage of four errors. Bosely led Sid's with two hits. Next Saturday's games list Sid's vs West Monroe and Lvs Red Shield at 2 p m.
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West Monroe
Red Shield
Hendricks
Sid’s Dodgers
Recreation Baseball League
Louisiana Training Institute
Sid
Bosely
Dodgers
Tommy Barnes Captures Southern Amateur Golf Crown
Tommy Barnes of Atlanta rallied to defeat defending champion George Hamer of Columbus 3 and 2 in the 41st Southern Amateur Golf Tournament in Louisville. The victory crowned Barnes the souths triple crown winner after a strong late surge.
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Louisville
Tommy Barnes
Avlanta
George Hamer
Columbus
Funeral services for Marion Day held in Newellton
In Tallulah Louisiana on June 21 services for Marion Kenneth Day a Newellton high school junior killed in a road accident were held in Newellton. Police said Day was partially thrown from a car when a door flew open and he was struck by a fence post. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs G A Day of St Joseph a sister Mrs Lucille Ward of Natchez a brother Jack Day of Newellton and grandfather Ed George of St Joseph. The service was led by Rev E G Shaw of Brookhaven Miss with interment at Newellton Cemetery conducted by Crothers Funeral Home. Pallbearers were fellow members of the Newellton High School football team.
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St. Joseph
Lucille Ward
Natchez
Miss
Jack Day
Newellton
Ed George
E.G. Shaw
Church of Christ
Brookhaven
Newelton
Crothers
Stolen Cars Reported From Twin City Motor Shop
Police report another theft at Twin City Motor company on Second and Washington. A 1946 dark blue Cadillac sedan owned by F E Monzingo of Farmerville was taken last Wednesday night and found missing Friday afternoon. Also stolen was a partly equipped Oldsmobile club coupe for Major Lloyd G Hatley who lost both legs in action. Entry was gained by breaking a window and forcing garage doors from inside. Monzingo left the car for repairs and mechanics did not notice until Friday morning.
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Twin City Motor Company
Second
Washington Streets
F. FE. Monzingo
Farmerville
L. P. Landy
Motor Company
Monzingo
Lloyd G. Hatley
Beauticians Seek Dismissal Of Board Members in Louisiana
A Louisiana beautician group accuses three cosmetic board members of malfeasance and overreach. They cite fee increases, lavish personal accounts, and rapid legislation as evidence of abuse, calling for board reorganization and the officials’ removal.
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Beauticians
Archie Smith
Public Funds
Cosmetic Central Board
Cosmetics Board
Hair
Louisiana
Department of Occupational Standards
Manchuria Warfare Shifts as Jins Pass and Mukden News
Reports from RAL CITY describe Communist forces pushed back in a sector and a push to clear the Mukden Yingkow railway by recapturing Tashihkiao. Mukden suspends Shin Pao for noting a possible government defense-line shortening. In Nanking the Manchurian loss is linked to civil war outcomes. Mo Teh Hui argues for a new government strategy as Chiang Kai shek reassures the public.
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Mukden
Yingkow
Tashihkiao
Shin Pao
State Council
China
Nanking
Manchuria
Mo Teh-Hui
Chiang Kai- Shek
Blonde Hostess Recalls Clipper Crash Terror
ISTANBUL June 21 A Memphis hostess on the ill fated clipper Exlinse describes the terror as 36 aboard waited amid flames for the crash that killed 14. The Constellation landed on its belly and split in two. survivors aided others as flames engulfed the wreck. An Indian prince and others survived. Dr Rafiden Ahmed noted the wings blew off in the crash.
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Istanbul
Jane Bray
Desert
Pan American Airways
Twe
Memphis, Tenn
Anthony Volpe
Eugene W. Roddenberry
Tad
Nimbuker Rajkumar
Rani
Rafiden Ahmed
Calcutta
India
Beirut
Lebanon
Plct
Daverd
JES Ramblin eye estropia noted and heat ahead for summer
The piece notes an inward turning eye condition in JES Ramblin. It mentions the coming longest day on June 21 and expectations of hot weather in July and August. It reports Hardin Simmons students visiting Abilene after a Baptist Student Union conference in Ridgecrest, North Carolina.
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Hardin Simmons University
Abilene
Texas
Virginia
Baptist Student Union
Ridgecrest
North Carolina
Russians in Europe and the Marshall Plan options
Authorities weigh three scenarios after Molotov’s invitation from Britain’s Bevin and France’s Bidault. Russia could shift to a unified non Communist Europe, reject the aid bid to oppose the Marshall Plan, or join and sabotage from within. Russian concern centers less on dollars than on political leverage in Europe amid a potential $1 billion loan talks.
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Ning
Moscow
Europe
Molotov
Bovin
Britain
Bidault
France
Russia
Clayton
London
Marshall
United States
Geneva
Truman
Congress
Senate over rides veto push on labor reform bill
The Senate moved toward overriding President Truman's veto on the labor reform bill. Supporters argued the measure would curb strikes and open avenues for enforcement while opponents warned of calamitous consequences. The debate featured strong rhetoric from Hartley and Taft as Congress pressed for a vote and White House pressure mounted with telegrams in support of the veto.
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Hartley R.N.J
Mr. Truman
Congress
Hartley
Truman
CIO
Labor Board
Wagner
D.-N.y
New York
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Geneva
Taft
Ohio
Republican Policy Committee
House
Senate
White House
Eben Ayers
Byrd
Virginia
John L. Lewis
Joe Stalin
Flanders
Vermont
Morse
Permt
New Candidates Seek Nomination in Louisiana Race
Three additional candidates announced bids for Democratic nomination to varied offices in next year’s gubernatorial primary. Reps Fred J. Heintz and William J. Dodd seek lieutenant governor. Leon Mitchell of Jonesboro seeks state commissioner of agriculture. Heintz backs welfare reform school funding and highways. Dodd joins ticket with Earl K. Long. Heintz not aligned yet. Other contenders include Sam Jones Kennon Wade Martin Morrison.
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Baton Rouge
Fred J. Heintz
St. Tammany Parish
William J. Dodd
Allen Parish
Leon Mitchell
Jonesboro
Dodd
Earl K. Long
Heintz
Long
Sam Jones
Robert Kennon
Court of Appeal
Wade Martin, Jr
U. S
James H. Morrison
Births in Monroe and at St Francis Sanitarium
Mr and Mrs D D Wade of Monroe welcome daughter Donnie Diane born June 15. Dr and Mrs R T Armstrong of 1315 North Third Street announce birth of daughter June 20.
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D. D. Wade
Monroe
Donnie Diane
St. Francis Sanitarium
R. T. Armstrong
North Third Street
Attlee Seeks Allied Backing For European Recovery Plan
Britain and France press for a Marshall plan acceptance with the Kremlin awaiting a response. Stalin faces a choice between dollars for industry and potential loss of influence as euro Communist parties risk losing ground without economic aid. Bevin sees a pivotal economic tool to shape Europe’s political future.
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House of Commons
Attlee
Europe
Kremlin
Marshall
Associated Press
Moscow
Stalin
Bevin
Flood threats ease as Mississippi recedes after crest
The Mississippi flood crest topped last week's highs but is now receding. Levees along a 125 mile stretch from Keokuk to Louisiana hold. rainfall elsewhere may prolong high water. Floods have displaced over 20,000 people across Iowa Illinois Missouri. minor damage reported in Hannibal Canton and on the Illinois side near Quincy.
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Hannibal
Mississippi
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Say
Keokuk
Louisiana
Canton
Quincy
St. Joseph
Missouri River
Kansas
Northwest
Lexington
Boonville
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George McQuinn
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Southern
State Board of Health
Cosmetic Board
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Ral City
Clipper
Sherrouse
Vernon Sanders
C. V. Sanders
Vernon
Memorial Methodists
American Legion
Jack Hesketh
Agriculture Commissioner’s Post
Rep. Heintz
Merton Abington
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