Louisiana senator Feazel sworn in to succeed sender Overton
Senator William C. Feazel of Louisiana is sworn in by Senate President Pro Tempore Vandenberg after being appointed by Governor Earl K. Long to fill the late Senator Overton’s seat. Feazel vows to listen more than speak and will serve until a successor is elected in November. He is accompanied by his wife, two daughters, and Mrs. Long.
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William C. Feazel
Louisiana
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Monroe
Earl K. Long
Overton
D.-La
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Ear K. Long
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G. M. Anderson
S Hreveport
Controversy Over News Gatekeeping at Herald Tribune
Joseph Herzberg city editor of the Herald Tribune faces questions about ethics as he defends Gailmor to air a controversial broadcast. The exchange touches on truthfulness in news coverage and disputes over behind the scenes influence and editorial slant.
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New York Old Tribune
Sam S. Gailmor
New York
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New York Daily
Mall tax cut given defense
May 24 Shington. Speaker Martin and GOP colleagues rose on trimming budget outlays, arguing Congress is not at fault for the large cuts. Massachusetts Senator Bridges had charged many senators are not keeping commitments. Martin did not reference Bridges but said, Before we're done, we'll cut more.
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Senator Bridges
Hampshire
New Eng
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Legislative back to Baton Rouge amid tax program stakes
Louisiana legislators returned to Baton Rouge for the third week, as the administration pushes a large tax program. Key measures include a five cent beer tax and a penny tax on gasoline. A crucial enabling act may be considered tonight, with administration leaders signaling action needed for gas, sales tax, and overall program funding. The plan, Earling’s top initiative, faces potential adjustments or replacements if taxes fail.
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Baton Rouge
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Georgia Senator George Calls for One-Term President
Senator George of Georgia urged in Washington that voters elect a strong one-term president in November to reset fiscal policy. He warned of rising expenditures and potential deficits reaching 48 to 50 billion dollars in 1949, and said he has not chosen a candidate or decided on party platforms or support for a southern move to name Gen Dwight Eisenhower.
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Truman to Make Five Major Speeches on Train Trip
The White House says President Truman will make five major speeches in June during a cross country train trip to Chicago Omaha Seattle Berkeley and Los Angeles. He departs Washington June 3 and will deliver prepared 15 to 20 minute talks mostly from the train platform.
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Phony Peace Appears Ended in Cold War Tensions
Washington reports diplomacy in trouble as 20 days of talks fail to bridge East West rifts. Tass accuses U S of hindering progress and Moscow withdraws the olive branch, reverting to sharp charges and battle lines.
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British Put Liaison Officer In Berlin Police Quarters
The British control commission installed a liaison officer in Berlin's central police headquarters in the Soviet sector, despite protests by the Soviet military administration. U S and French authorities planned similar offices, but access was initially blocked. Col. James Stewart said Paul Markgraf resisted providing space to the British liaison official.
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U. S
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Forest Hills
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Kommandatura
Public Safety Committee
Paul Markgraf
Wagner
Socialist Unity Party
James Stewart
Markgraf
Rooming House Cafe And Liquor Store Destroyed In Blaze
A Bastrop fire gutted the Blue Front Cafe Bastrop Liquor Store and a rooming house early Sunday. Three people died four others were injured in the blaze damages were over 50000. Victims identified include Gosa Rodriguez Jr 16 Faye Murrell Starkman 18 and E J Chessman 52. Hospitalized injuries included Hazel Watts and Estelle Matthews with Buddy Mathis treated for shock.
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News-Star
Leon C. Noland, Jr
Percy Fant
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Faye Murrell Starkman
E. J. Chessman
Chapman and
Dewey Lumber Company
Memphis
Buddy Mathis
Blue Front
Mystery of the Manicured Hand Probed by Yard in Britain
Scotland Yard investigators in London linked a golf course pond find to Britain's child-murder wave of the past two years. An arm and well kept hand, likely a boy, along with a pelvis, were recovered as detectives fingerprint 30,000 Blackburn men for the killer of four-year-old Jane Anne Devaney. Other Lancashire victims include Quentin Smith, Eileen Lockhart, Sheila Martin, and Joan Drinkwater, with several cases still unsolved.
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Britain
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Blackburn
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John Capstick
Jane
Queens Park Hospital
Quentin Smith
Eileen Lockhart
Sheila Martin
Joan Drinkwater
Labor laws under Senate panel scrutiny in three week study
Washington May 24 The Taft Hartley act study by the Senate House watch dog committee opens its three week public hearings led by Senator Ball. A key proposal would end the union shop vote requirement allowing employers to hire freely while workers join the union later. Testimony from Ives Landis Herzog and Denman follows amid questions on cost and burden to the NLRB.
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Minnesota
Ives
New York
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Indiana
Paul M. Herzog
Robert N. Denman
Brannan Named to Agriculture Post
Charles Franklin Brannan was nominated to be secretary of agriculture, moving from assistant secretary as the president sent the nomination to the Senate. Brannan, a Colorado native, succeeds Clinton P. Anderson who resigned May 10 to run for the New Mexico Senate. The president also nominated Frieda B. Hennock of New York City to the Federal Communications Commission, the first woman named to the commission, for a seven year term starting July 1, succeeding Clifford J. Durr.
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New Mexico
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Commission
Solons Face Must Bills Delaying June 18 Adjournment
Washington May 24 A thick stack of must bills shadows Republican plans to adjourn June 18. Senators may extend hours and start night sessions to push through civil rights and farm appropriation measures. A senior Republican senator reportedly carries an anti-poll tax amendment likely to trigger a southern filibuster. The Senate will resume debate on the farm appropriation, over $1 billion, as the session tightens amid summer heat.
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Wong Named China Premier Amid Internal Power Struggle
Nanking May 24 Wong Wen Hao 59 renowned scientist and former minister of economic affairs was confirmed as premier by the new Chinese legislature. The vote 489 to 4 backed Chiang Kai Shek’s choice though factions may challenge Wong’s authority without Chiang’s backing.
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Wong Wen-Hao
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Chrysler Union Parleys Resumed
Detroit May 24 AP General Motors offered a wage increase above six cents an hour to the United Auto Workers as negotiations resumed after Gov. Sigler intervened in the Chrysler strike. UAW CIO confirmed a GM offer but did not reveal terms while Chrysler had earlier proposed six cents and later sought 17 to 30 cents. Talks set for Wednesday at the governor’s Detroit headquarters with no formula offered.
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Gas stations lock up pumps in Louisiana protest
Louisiana service stations closed pumps in a one day statewide protest against a proposed two cent per gallon gasoline tax hike, part of broader opposition to beer tax and sales tax increases. Stations in New Orleans Shreveport Bossier City closed while Alexandria Lake Charles and Lafayette stayed open. statewide union and brewers urged legislators to vote against the measures.
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Louisiana Transport Association
Grayson
Highway Department
Burton Trial Delayed Over Jury Conspiracy Charges
William T. Burton, Lake Charles oil man, and two others face a federal case in New Orleans for conspiring to influence a federal jury. Delays followed motions to set aside the verdict, grant acquittal, or order a new trial as arguments continued at 10 a.m. Judge Wayne G. Borah presided.
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Lake Charles
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Wayne G. Borah
Arabs refuse cease-fire. Jews would halt if Arabs yield
Cairo dispatch reports May 24 that Arabs seek UN Security Council delay to discuss the cease-fire, while Israel accepts the UN plan subject to Arab agreement. U S and Britain urge compliance as the council’s noon EST deadline passes. Arab leaders demand disbanding the Jewish army and shelving partition.
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AP chief touts current world story as biggest in 100 years
Alan J. Gould declared the ongoing world events may be the century’s biggest story during an NBC broadcast marking the Associated Press centenary. He listed 10 historic stories and urged public trust as AP reporters cover today’s events across free nations.
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