Gromyko to Speak on Baruch Plan at UN Atomic Meeting
At New York June 19 the UN atomic commission reconvenes with Andrei Gromyko set to open the discussion on the Baruch plan for world control of atomic energy. Mexico’s Dr. Manuel Sandoval Vallarta endorsed the U S position against veto power in atomic control, signaling early support for key plan elements.
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Russia
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U. N
Ussr
Andrei Gromyko
Atomic Commission
Security Council
Spain
Gromyko
United States
Mexico
Manuel Sandoval Vallarta
Truman Stalin Meeting Likely Delayed By Cold White House
White House circles dismiss a near term Truman Stalin face to face. Four House Foreign Affairs members returning from Eastern Europe urge immediate talks to bridge gaps and align policies for better U S Soviet understanding.
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Washington
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White House
Truman
Joseph Stalin
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Reps
Gordon
Ryter
Conn
Mundt
S. D
Bolton
Ohio
Effort To Force Four Justices Out Sidetracked In Senate
The Eastland constitutional amendment to retire four New Deal Supreme Court justices was sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee for pigeonholing. It would require retirement of four current justices and limit a president to three Supreme Court appointments. The plan moves to subcommittee hearings under Sen. Hatch. Statements of pilot test are due by noon today.
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Judiciary Committee
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Pa Newc Observes Weather And Local Happenings
The month shows 15 rain days totaling 2.62 inches with June not dry yet. Albert H. Weston turns 86 on June 27 and preserves his teeth. Bus rerouting on North Jefferson street causes passenger confusion. City schools undergo summer cleaning and painting. Jeeps carrying youths appear about town. A farmer seeks blood donors for his wife at Jameson Memorial Hospital.
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Pa Newe
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Daily Weather Report Summary for Today
United States weather statistics show a maximum 80 degree high and 52 degree low for the 24 hours ending 9 a m. Precipitation recorded at 0.25 inches and a river stage of 68 feet. A year ago the high was 70 and the low 51 with trace precipitation.
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United States
Relief Efforts Accelerate After Windsor River Rouge Tornado
Detroit dispatch notes rapid rehabilitation and relief efforts for tornado hit Windsor Ontario and River Rouge Michigan areas. The death toll reached 16 with 14 Canadians among the dead. Windsor Hospital patients in critical or serious condition numbered 28, and River Rouge reported 85 injuries. Damages from the weekend storms exceeded five million dollars to Canadian crops as the Thames River overflow affected farmland.
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Windsor
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Thames
Marked Money Used to Trap Black Market Dealers
The OPA announced use of ultraviolet marked money to catch violators of anti hoarding rules. North Philadelphia furniture dealer Maurice Moss of 2822 West Lehigh is charged with taking $50 side money from Army veteran Manuel Roth of 4174 Germantown Ave for a refrigerator and is held on $2,500 bail.
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OPA
Bond Sales In May Reach 283 Thousand In Lawrence County
U S savings bonds sold in Lawrence County in May totaled 283352.75 dollars. County chair A R Heizman announced the breakdown with E bonds 256087.25, F bonds 1165.59 and G bonds 26100. The campaign to promote the new bonds continues as a safe ten year investment.
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U. S
Lawrence County
A. R. Heizman
Hoover To Reach Washington Today
Herbert Hoover arrives at Washington National Airport at 3 p.m. EST after a tour of 38 countries on a world-wide food inspection mission from Havana. He plans a news conference about an hour after arrival.
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Herbert Hoover
Washington National Airport
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Havana
Cuba
Teen-Age Draft Still Uncertain
Washington June 19 The debate over a compromise to permit limited drafting of 18 year olds hangs on Rep Brooks and a proxy vote from Rep Andrews both seen as crucial. Andrews had directed a proxy vote for the plan but later reversed. Brooks remains unsure if he will back drafting 18 year olds after October 1.
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International News Service
Louis Conn Fight Brings Massive City Interest Tonight
New York crowds flood hotels bars and restaurants as Joe Louis defends the heavyweight title against Billy Conn at Yankee Stadium. About 75 000 fans are expected for the 10 p m EDT bout with a nationwide audience watching the world heavyweights.
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Yankee Stadium
Ballyhoo
Navy Probes Fire At Pearl Harbor Oil Blaze
The navy opened an investigation into a spectacular oil fire at Baker dock in Pearl Harbor yesterday afternoon. Several destroyers and other ships were endangered as flames rose hundreds of feet. No injuries were reported. a repair ship sustained slight damage while two nearby destroyers were saved by fire tugs. The burning oil spread across the water and threatened shore installations.
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Baker Dock
U S Stands Firm on Argentina Policy After Envoy Plea
U S officials reaffirmed a tough stance toward Argentina despite a plea for modification from Gen. Carlos Von Der Becke, unofficial envoy of the Peron government. Acting Secretary Acheson and Assistant Secretary Braden led discussions with Argentine embassy representatives, focusing on inter American defense policy.
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United States
Argentina
Carlos von der Becke
Peron
van der Becke
Dean Acheson
State Department
Spruille Braden
Acheson
Byrnes
von der
Honolulu Hosts Visitors Bound for Bikini Test
More than 250 Honolulu visitors en route to the Bikini atomic tests were welcomed by Governor Ingram Stainback after arriving from San Francisco aboard the Panamint Appalachian and Blue Ridge. Hawaiians lined the dock as a band played Aloha and the group received leis and greetings from local officials and students. The officials said they would report the start of the atomic age.
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Ingram Stainback
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Navy
Blue Ridge
Stainback
Akron widow dies after Greensburg street accident
Mrs. Bertha Bush, 51, of Akron Ohio, died from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing the highway near Greensburg. Police identified the driver as J. Fe. Burke of Pittsburgh. She was with friends seeking a meal when the collision happened.
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Bertha Bush
Akron
J. FE. Burke
Pittsburgh
Heavy Rains Threaten Loss To Ohio Crops
Ohio faces million dollar crop losses after three weeks of heavy rainfall. Wheat and corn were torn from fields in places as storms continue and forecasts remain pessimistic. The Lake Erie area and northern Ohio see rising streams and ongoing damage with several deaths reported.
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Cleveland
Union
Sedadia
Madison County
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Lake Erie
Extreme Rightists Riot in Paris Damaging Communist Library
In Paris this morning extreme rightists shouted Vive De Gaulle and attacked the Communist library. Seventy people were arrested as a group tore down steel shutters burned books and furniture. A police officer warned more incidents are likely. In Pittsburgh Rev. John J. Sullivan became dean at Duquesne University graduate school succeeding Rev. Francis Smith.
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Pittsburgh
John J. Sullivan
Duquesne University
Father Sullivan
Francis Smith
Baruch Atomic Proposal Drives Paris Peace Efforts
American delegates at the big four conference view Bernard Baruch's plan for international atomic energy control as leverage to win Soviet cooperation. They want explicit language linking Soviet policy to treaty drafting and to push the second Paris meeting past the stalemate. Senator Connally acknowledged the deadlock and urged stronger U.S. action.
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Baruch
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Molotov
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U. S
Directors Meet At Almira Home
At the Almira Home on East Washington Street the annual board of directors and trustees meeting convened Tuesday. Butler Venango Mercer and Lawrence counties were represented. The home passed inspection as in splendid condition. Mrs H C Harper presided at 11 o'clock in the solarium and Mrs Thomas Irwin led the devotional. Reports covered religious and donations secretary property inmate and house committees. The auxiliary decorated the stairway and lower hall and lunch followed in the dining room. Mrs H L Gordon recapped auxiliary activities and Mrs Robert Weingartner joined the senior board replacing Mrs Harold Heck. Treasurer Mrs James D Crawford rendered a full report of receipts through May 31.
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Thomas Irwin
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H. L. Gordon
Robert Weingartner
Harold Heck
Death of Louis Berdick 69 in Bessember Street area
Louis Berdick aged 69 of Oak street Bessember died Wednesday June 19 1946 at his home Funeral arrangements were not listed in the brief death notice.
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Louis Berdick
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Bessemer
Veterans rally to buy U.S. Savings Bonds
Veterans who faced inflation and hardship abroad are urged to back their future by purchasing United States Savings Bonds. The appeal says bonds offer personal lift after service and help stabilize prices today while funding veterans’ reentry into civilian life.
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Veterans Affairs
Washington
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United States Savings
New Airport Planned at Port Shenango near New Castle
Pennsylvania officials grant Frank J. Parone permission to develop the 85 acre Harriet Smith estate into an airport seven miles southeast of New Castle on the Ellwood City-New Castle road. The Port Shenango project aims to train veterans and use surplus planes until new aircraft arrive. Parone, a former B 17 and B 29 instructor, holds multiple Army Air Forces ranks and licenses.
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Frank J. Parone
Maitland Street
New Castle
Ellwood City-New Castle
Sylvan Heights
Farone
Harriet Smith
Port Shenango
Army Air Forces
Lockburn
Ohio
Maxwell Field
Ala
Two Explosions Kill and Injure Across Japan
A 2000 pound dynamite blast in Susaka Honshu kills and injures over 100 and destroys 67 buildings. Within 400 yards of the blast area shutters and windows are blown out. Simultaneously on Kyushu Island a mine explosion leaves more than 44 miners missing. Authorities investigate both incidents.
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Kyushu
Iran floods kill seventy and displace thousands
Tehran dispatch says the Tigris and Euphrates overflowed causing at least 70 deaths and extensive homelessness. Basra is reported as hard hit with widespread damage and social disruption.
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Reuters
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Euphrates
Iran
Basras
Palestine under lockdown as bombings trigger massive manhunt
British punitive measures fail to quell Jewish extremists in Palestine as saboteurs strike north of Lydda. With Tel Aviv and Haifa under curfew, police and troops backed by tanks pursue hundreds across towns, aiming to free five British officers kidnapped amid a wave of attacks that has left about 20 dead.
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Irgun
Jeru
Reach Frankfurt To Stand Trial In Jewel Theft
J. W. Durant and his wife Kathleen Nash Durant arrived in Frankfurt to face a military court on theft charges involving the Hesse crown jewels. The couple traveled from Paris via Washington on an air transport plane, appearing haggard as they disembarked.
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J. W. Durant
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Kathleen B. Nash Durant
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Washington
Kennedy Captures Boston 11th District Bid in Ten- Candidate Race
John F. Kennedy, 29, former PT boat commander and Harvard honor graduate, son of former Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy, won the race in Boston’s 11th Congressional District among ten contenders.
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John F. Kennedy
South Pacific
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Joseph P. Kennedy
Fight Night Tonight Between Joe and Conn Sparks Debate
A reader weighs in on the Joe versus Conn bout noting rumors about Joe's power and shape while others claim Conn has knockout tricks. The weather is forecast at fifty six.
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