Missouri River floods inundate million acres of farmland
U S Army engineers patrolled levee weaknesses after the Missouri river broke through about 20 levees, flooding roughly a million acres of Missouri farmland. The rising Mississippi continued to threaten the St. Louis area as Ottumwa Iowa reported heavy losses and 20 000 homeless statewide.
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ST. Louis
INS
U. SS. Army
Mississippi River
Missouri
Mississippi
Quincy Tl
Midwest
Ottumwa
Red Cross
Illinois
Missouri River
Boonville
Clarksville
Hannibal
Pa Newe Observes Weather Shifts And Local Oddities
A breezy city stroll notes a large 8 ton army truck traveling west and a dismantled two story house in the 400 block of East Washington across from the courthouse. A local woman learns a circus ticket is useless here while paint shortages affect stores and Mrs. Jack Thompson reports strawberries and peas ready for use with planting guidance for St. Patrick’s Day.
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East Washington Street
Court House
Jack Thompson
Sunnyside
Mt. Jackson Road
Pa Nene
Thompson
St. Patrick's Day
Daily Weather Report Summary
The 24 hour period ending at 9 am recorded a high of 92 and a low of 66 with no precipitation. River stage stood at 9.1 feet. A year ago the period showed a maximum 78 and minimum 57 with no precipitation.
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United States
Hearings Open on Universal Military Training
The House Armed Services Committee began hearings on a presidential commission plan for universal military training to prepare for atomic warfare. Dr. Karl Compton urged rapid legislation to draft youths, joined by Rev. Edmund Walsh. Next week Dr. Daniel Poling may testify.
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Washington
INS
House Armed Services Committee
Presidential Commission
Karl T. Compton
Universal Military Commission
Edmund Walsh
Georgetown University
Father Walsh
Daniel A. Poling
The
Christian Herald
Andrews
N. Y
Armed Services
China to lodge protest over Outer Mongolian invasion
Nanking reports China instructed its Moscow ambassador to file a vigorous protest against Soviet protectorate Outer Mongolia’s air assisted invasion of Sinkiang. Dispatches say planes with Soviet emblems support Mongolian troops attacking Peitashan garrison in eastern Sinkiang as fighting continues.
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Nanking
INS
China
Moscow
Sinkiang
Outer Mongolia
Peitashan
Churchill Undergoes Hernia Operation Today
London June 11 Winston Churchill, 72, underwent a hernia operation at a private nursing home. A medical bulletin signed by five doctors led by Lord Moran called his condition satisfactory. He had recently appeared in good health after traveling May 10 to receive France’s Medaille Militaire and returning for a rally supporting European unity.
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London
INS
Winston Churchill
Britain
Lord Moran
France
Paul Ramadier
Valley of New Castle Consistory Holds 80th Reunion Degrees
The Valley of New Castle Consistory opens its 80th reunion with a record class present. Over 400 attend the Tuesday opening as more candidates join today, aiming not to exceed last spring’s 498. Commander In Welty Rugh praises the class and member response. A southern jurisdiction member is among those receiving degrees.
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Valley of New Castle
Welty Rugh
Rugh
Soviet Hungarian Trade Pact Near as Hungary Aligns with USSR
Vienna dispatch reviews Hungary moving toward a trade agreement with the Soviet Union. Hungarian Trade Minister Bonai returns from Moscow after talks while Premier Dinyes vows close Russia ties. He says the government seeks aid through emergency food shipments and hints at possible prosecutions for ministers who resigned after the coup. The Budapest embassy denies reports of an army purge.
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Vienna
INS
Hungary
Soviet Union
Bonai
Budapest
Moscow
Lajos Dinnyes
Russia
United States
Britain
Dhanges
Walsh in Critical Condition After Cerebral Hemorrhage
Boston June 11. Former U S Senator David I Walsh of Clinton remained under care at St Elizabeths hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage during observation. Little hope was held for his recovery.
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Boston
INS
U.S
David I. Walsh
Clinton
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Two Die In Brazilian Plane Crash At Natal Airport
A transport plane carrying an Argentine aeronautical mission to London crashed while landing at Natal airport in Brazil. The Fama line aircraft struck an electric light post, killing two aboard and injuring 13.
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Rio DE Janeiro
INS
London
Natal
Brazil
Fama Line
End of Western Pennsylvania miners strike seen near
News accounts report a waning protest as over 6 800 miners returned to work in seven collieries and two coke plants. About 8 150 miners remained idle as union leaders planned to vote on resuming work.
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Pittsburgh
Western
Pennsylvania
Coal Mines Administration
United Mine Workers
Fayette Westmoreland
Green
Truman
National Coal Mines Administration
NCMA
Russia outlines eight point plan for atomic control
Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko presented an eight point proposal to the AN commission urging an international atomic inspection regime while insisting on immediate outlawing of atomic weapons. The plan resembles the Baruch framework in some control aspects but differs in others.
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Lake Success
N. Y
Soviet
Russia
Andrei Gromyko
Commission of Atomic Energy
US protests Soviet on Hungary coup in 3 power inquiry
A strong United States note protesting the seizure of the Hungarian government by a pro Communist faction was sent to the Soviet chairman of the Allied Control Council in Budapest with British approval. Lieut. Gen. George S. Weems was ordered to deliver the note to Gen. V. P. Svirinov. John Hickerson said the Hungarian Communist plot was not a surprise but the U.S. could take no practical action to block it.
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Washington
INS
United States
Threepower
Allied Control Council
Budapest
George S. Weems
U. S
Control Council
V. P. Svirinov
John Hickerson
State Department Office of European Affairs
Hungary
Hickerson
Senate
Drowning Tragedy in Shenango River Claims 12 Year Old
Herbert Sims, 12, drowned while swimming with friends in the Shenango River near the Shenango Pottery. Rescue attempts by Herman Jasper, Harry Carter, and volunteers continued amid swift, swollen waters and shifting boat equipment. Firemen police and Ellwood City rescuers battled to locate the body as the stream remained above normal levels.
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Herbert Sims
Shenango
Shenango Pottery
Sims
Herman Jasper
Harry Carter
Ellwood City Fire Department
Shenango River
Herbert W. Sims
Elm Street
President Truman Visits Ottawa For Friendly Talks
President Truman met with Canadian Parliament and addressed lawmakers during a three day stay in Ottawa. He laid a wreath at the national war memorial known as the tomb of the unknown soldier and will attend a luncheon in his honor hosted by Prime Minister Mackenzie King. The welcome was cordial but restrained with crowds largely observing rather than shouting.
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Ottawa
Truman
United States
National War Memorial
Canada
W. L. Mackenzie
King
Unity on Foreign Policy Faces Possible Break in Congress
Congress faces mounting friction over the administration's foreign policy liaison. Secretary of State Marshall warned of a crucial period in history and urged prompt restoration of harmony as the Hungary coup shadows Senate hearings. President Truman to be briefed on the issue upon return from Canada.
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Washington
Congress
Capitol Hill
Truman
Canada
Marshall
Hungary
Nearing Goal Six Billion Cut In Budget Predictions
Rep. Taber at Washington on June 11 said the House will within three weeks either reach or come close to cutting President Truman's 37.5 billion dollar budget by six billion. He noted reductions of over four billion already and expected another one to one and a half billion in further cuts.
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Washington
Rep
Taber
N. Y
Appropriations Committee
House
Truman
Lisbon youths sentenced in Hoboken car theft case
Two Lisbon, Ohio youths Henry Roberts 18 and Jack Mitchell 21 received 90 day terms in Hoboken New Jersey for stealing a car radio sold for seven dollars and possessing a box camera from another car. FBI questioned them on a Lisbon theft and a car left in Altoona. U S attorney's office may act after term.
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Hoboken
N. J
Lisbon
Henry Roberts
Jack Mitchell
FBI
Altoona
U. S
Plans for July 4 Parade At Son of Italy Convention
The parade plans for the Fourth of July, part of the Sons of Italy convention, were expedited after a Tuesday night parade committee meeting at the organization club rooms on South Mill street. Chairman Francis J. Augustine reviewed tentative plans and reported on progress.
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Sons of Italy
Organization Club
South Mill Street
Francis J. Augustine
Fire Destroys Large Hangar At Honolulu Airport
A massive fire and explosion destroyed the main hangar at John Rodgers airport in Honolulu. Damage was estimated near one million dollars. one person injured. Navy planes inside the hangar were destroyed and several others outside scorched. Air traffic was halted as firefighters battled the blaze late into the night.
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Honolulu
T. H
John Rodgers
Pearl Harbor
Hickamfield
Navy
Naval Air Transport
Larger Sugar Allocations Are Now Being Made
Washington reports the international emergency council revised sugar allocations for consuming nations. Total world supply is now estimated at 15,340,000 short tons, up from 14,986,900. The United States gains 350,000 tons to 7,150,000, while France and its territories see a 248,900 ton reduction to 1,052,000.
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Washington
INS
International Emergency
Council
United States
France
North Africa
Seventeen Hurt In Explosion Aboard Valley Forge
Seventeen men were injured in an explosion aboard the 27 000 ton aircraft carrier Valley Forge at the Philadelphia naval base The No 3 fireroom steam flange burst filling the room with live steam Five civilian workers and 12 ship personnel were treated The carrier was at the base for refitting Rescue squads in asbestos suits carried victims from the fire room and sealed off the area
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Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Philadelphia Naval Base
No. 3
Death Notices Today for Gentile and Polk
Two deaths recorded with ages and addresses: Louis Gentile, 77, of 742 Butler Avenue, and Adolphus Polk, 82, of 613 West North Street. Ledger notes their passing on Wednesday, June 11, 1947.
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Louis Gentile
Butler Avenue
Adolphus Polk
West North Street
Truman address to Canadian Parliament amid strong praise
President Truman spoke before Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Parliament in Ottawa, pledging a free neighboring world and prosperous trade across unfortified borders. He urged internal strength and economic stability as essential to expanding America’s influence and aiding the destitute.
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Ottawa
Truman
America
Canada
United States
MacKenzie King
U. 5
French Electric And Gas Strikes Ended In Paris
Paris June 11 The government and unions reached an agreement to end electric and gas strikes but rail stoppage continues. Prime Minister Paul Ramadier blames the Communist dominated federation for the walkout and warns it could undermine government authority and the franc’s value.
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Paris
INS
France
Railway Federation
Paul Ramadier
Confederation of Labor
Forty-Two Seek To Become Firemen
Forty-two applicants, mostly ex servicemen under 35, took the civil service test for city paid firemen during a mental examination held in council chambers last night at municipal hall.
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Council
Gardeners Plan Bountiful Fall Harvest Parade
The speaker describes planting corn cabbage tomatoes and potatoes with a view to a rich fall harvest. They express pride in homegrown produce and a belief that gardening is worthwhile, noting hot late summer weather and a goal of quality food.
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