Six eastern European satellites consider new Septate state in eastern Germany
Warsaw reports say the Soviet Union Poland Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Bulgaria Romania and Hungary discussed a separate state in eastern Germany. Molotov headed the Soviet delegation while leaders and foreign ministers attended at Wilanow palace amid strict secrecy and heavy security.
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Warsaw
Russia
Germany
Soviet Union
Poland
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
V. M. Molotov
Wilanow Palace
Moscow
Molotov
Okecie
Clare Luce Hammers At Roosevelt In Connecticut Convention Night
Westbrook Pegler chronicles Clare Luce in the 1940s Connecticut campaign tone, portraying her as a sharp critic of Roosevelt and allies. The piece lampoons Roosevelt Wallace and Fadiman, noting Luce’s past congressional bid and her aggressive rhetoric during the opening convention night amid party frictions.
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Philadelphia
Clare Othe Luce
Moosesaw
Connecticut
Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
Clifton
Wallace
Clare
Johnny Appleseed
Nick Roerich
Joss-House
Democratic National Committee
Harvard
Henry
Fairfield County
Conn
Chicago
Mine Contract Progress Seen In Coal Talks
Washington reports John Lewis paused from renewed contract talks with coal operators to brief the United Mine Workers policy committee. The contract expires June 30 and a progress report will be given to Truman's fact finding board. A court order banning miners from leaving their jobs was dismissed.
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Washington
John Lewis
United Mine Workers Policy Committee
Lewis
E.S. T
Truman
John L. Lewis
Goldsborough
Money offered to childless parents in Miami
In Miami on June 23, sympathetic offers poured in as Mr and Mrs William W Harvey surrendered their seven children due to financial difficulties. Harvey, a radio announcer, resigned from his $75 weekly job after publicity harmed his station. three children have been adopted, four to be taken today as papers are signed. The Harveys plan to leave, change their names, and endure personal hardship.
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Miami
Fla
William W. Harvey
Harvey
Althoug
Harveys
Kage
Drafted Reds to Be Problem
Washington June 23 The armed forces face a dilemma over what to do with Communists drafted under the new selective service program Army officials said the issue is under study They expect to induct Communists but keep them from sensitive work and likely not assign known Communists overseas The draft bill provides for conscientious objectors but not explicit rules for Communists Continued on Eleventh Page.
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Washington
Army
Congress
Dewey's Vote Count Highest in AP Survey on GOP Nomination
Philadelphia June 23 AP shows Thomas E. Dewey leading GOP delegate strength with an estimated 374 to 407 first ballot votes and potential gains on the second ballot. Taft likely 207 to 217 first ballot votes with possible second ballot gains. Stassen around 150 first ballot votes with minor second ballot changes. Pennsylvania remains uncertain as Martin’s withdrawal shifts pledged delegates.
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Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
Associated Press
New York
A. P
Dewey
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
Keystone States
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Hoover Attacks Russians as Martin Defends Congress
At the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia Herbert Hoover assails Soviet leaders in a 14 minute ovation moment while House Speaker Martin defends Congress, praising Capitol Hill’s record and urging strong action against communism to safeguard world peace. Hoover warns against overburdening the economy with relief and armaments, calling out Stalin’s tactics.
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Harrison Humphries
Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Martin
Hoover
House of Representatives
Congress
Truman
Massachusetts
Capital Hill
Stalin
Kremlin
Louis Walcott title fight postponed by rain in New York
Joe Louis versus Jersey Joe Walcott was delayed to tomorrow night at Yankee Stadium due to rain and threatening weather. Promoter Mike Jacobs planned a 3 p.m. weigh-in decision, but rain halted proceedings shortly after.
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New York
Joe Walcott
Yankee Stadium
Mike Jacobs
PBS
Halleck Warns Stalin At GOP Convention In Philly
Republican leader Representative Halleck of Indiana warned Stalin that the United States will not tolerate threats to its future or world security. He said the GOP is a party of peace and will avoid war while pursuing prudent negotiation. He criticized Roosevelt and Truman policies as aiding communism, urging decisive stance.
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Philadelphia
Republican Party
Russia
Halleck
Indiana
House of Representatives
G. O. P. National
Stalin
Party of Peace
Roosevelt
Truman
United States
Prices rise further as index hits new peak
Washington reports the consumer price index increased 0.7 percent from mid-April to mid-May, with food up 14 percent to a record. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes a 9.3 percent rise over last year and 170.5 percent of the 1935–1939 base in May, while Seattle shows the highest regional index at 174.3. A potential wage boost for 225,000 GM workers may follow the index gain under their April contract.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Boston
Seattle
General Motors
Women Active at Convention in Philadelphia
Hundreds of women toil at the Republican convention with Clare Boothe Luce Frances Polton and Katharine St. George addressing delegates. There are 113 women delegates and 250 alternates plus national committeewomen and a large volunteer hostess corps led by Mrs Worthington Scranton.
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Cynthia Lowry
Philadelphia
Clare Boothe Luce
Frances P. Polton
Ohio
Katharine St. George
New York
National
National Committee
Dudley Hay
Michigan
Worthington Scranton
Scranton
Keystone State
Dog Penny Saves Man From Well in Bremerton
In Bremerton Washington Dale E Wilson 28 a Navy yard worker survived five days in a 12 foot abandoned well after a dog named Penny kept vigil at the lip and a mysterious girl who felt stood up drove up and helped summon a rope enabling Wilson to crawl to safety. The girl asked that Penny be named the heroine.
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Bremerton
Wash
Dale E. Wilson
Navy Hospital
Wilson
Bremerton Navy Yard
Penny
Penney
GOP Adopts 1948 Platform at Philadelphia Convention
The Republican convention unanimously adopted a 1948 platform calling for world peace cooperation and fierce anti communism at home. It advocates civil rights legislation anti poll tax and non segregation in the armed forces while challenging Democrats to use the GOP led Congress in the campaign. Judges and party leaders praised the document describing it as forward looking and concise.
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Philadelphia
Congress
Truman
Democratic Party
Joseph Martin
Vandenberg
Thomas K. Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Taft
Ohio
Fire hits munitions ship as Tel Aviv clashes flare up
In Tel Aviv a beached munitions ship was hit by mortar fire amid civil strife between Irgun and the army. The LST carrying 600 tons of arms ignited in a four hour battle causing mass evacuations along the central waterfront. An Irgun truck claimed victory while reports indicated a possible government deal to end the fighting.
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Tel Aviv
Ingun Zvai Leumi
Israel
Irgun
LST
United Nations
Haganah
Menachen Beigin
Governor Dewey Gains Backing in Convention Fight
At the Philadelphia convention hall Gov Alfred K Driscoll of New Jersey endorsed Governor Thomas E Dewey boosting the stop Dewey coalition Taft and Stassen push for an open convention while Vandenberg allows his name to go before the nominating body and other governors consider joining the effort Dewey faces urging from Michigan California and Pennsylvania delegations with expected ballots stretching into multiple rounds to secure the nomination.
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Philadelphia
Harold &. Stassen
Minnesota
Rep
Joseph Martin
Massachusetts
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Earl Warren
California
Sen
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Alfred K. Driscoll
New Jersey
Driscoll
Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Jack Bell
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Harold KE. Stassen
Stassen
Kim Sigler
Michigan
Sigler
Vandenberg
Taft
James H. Duff
Duff
Ohioan
Missouri
James P. Kemn
Civil Service Attack Begins in Louisiana Legislature
Baton Rouge June 23 The house judiciary committee secretly approved a bill to drastically revise the state civil service system. The measure moves to the house and would let the governor name the civil service commission with senate confirmation, shift appeals to the state director of personnel, and drop reinstatement protections. Debate grew after hearings, with some opposition noted. The cigarette tax hike also awaits final senate action. Continued on Fourth Pages.
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Baton Rouge
House
Judiciary “C
I. O
Civil Service Commission
Senate
William P. Hagerty
Taft Slips To Midnight Rendezvous With Stassen
Philadelphia June 23 Republican convention shifts from Convention Hall to Ben Franklin Hotel. Senator Taft leaves by freight elevator for a secret midnight meeting with Harold Stassen to avoid reporters. Dewey backers gain ground as Ed Martin switches Pennsylvanian votes, altering the nomination outlook amid a charged, electric atmosphere.
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Belman Morin
Philadelphia
Robert A. Taft
Ben Franklin
Harold E. Stassen
Katharine St. George
New York
Program Given for Convention Philadelphia June 23
Third and fourth day programs of the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia with morning sessions led by House Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr. and evening nominating speeches. Thursday includes roll calls for president and vice president nominees, committee elections, and adjournment, with changes possible and balloting potentially stretching into Friday.
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Philadelphia
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Representative Halleck
Indiana
Robert W. McCauley
Republican National Committee
Ralph Becker
National Young Republican Federation
Cain
Washington State
United States
Martin
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