Atom Bomb Test At Bikini May Occur Sunday Afternoon
The world watches Bikini Atoll as Vice Admiral Blandy faces a fifty fifty decision on timing for the atom bomb test. If clouds permit, the weapon could be dropped Sunday afternoon with a Monday morning target if Blandy delays past midnight Bikini time.
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Bikini Atoll
Vice Adm
W. H. P. Blandy
Blandy
Bikini
United States
Dave
Blue Lagoon
Bland
Bikini Lagoon
Nevada
Caustic Message Sent To Congress Along With Veto
President Truman vetoed the OPA bill and sent a caustic message to Congress stating the legislation would legalize inflation. He urged continued price controls by resolution while lawmakers craft a new workable extension. Senate leaders doubted an override though the House could pursue one.
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Washington
INS
Prulman
Congress
Truman
Barkley
Senate
Sen. McKellar
Tenn
Early blooms and meters mark North Mill and South Jefferson
Early-blooming hollyhocks appear on North Mill street between Falls and Grant as meters go up on South Jefferson from South to Lawrence. A tame pigeon watched a Washington street store open, while a plane propeller fragment was found near Dr. Robert Brown's animal hospital. Smoke from a garage near North Cochran Way sparked local fire fears.
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North Mill Street
Falls
Grant Streets
Washington Street
Robert Brown
Wilmington Road
Robert Hammer
North Cochran Way
Daily Weather Report for 9 a.m. Today
United States weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 88 and minimum of 63 with no precipitation. River stage stands at 68 feet. Year ago figures list highs of 89 and lows of 73 with trace precipitation.
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United States
Violence in Palestine sparks tense manhunt and raids
In Jerusalem and North Palestine a day of heavy clashes followed the capture of three British officers by Irgun. A soldier and a Jew died at Tel Yoseph as police and troops raided Jewish agencies including the Jewish Agency executive committee. Curfews were imposed in Central Jerusalem and Tel Aviv with house to house searches and armored patrols.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Irgun Zvai Leumi
British High Command
Soliier
Tel Yoseph
Jewish Agency Executive Committee
Tr Avis
Tel Aviv
Intimidation in Polish Election Charged by Mikolajczyk
Vice Premier Stanislaw Mikolajczyk alleged in Warsaw that Russian trained secret police taint the referendum on a single house parliament. He claimed the left government jailed over 1,200 of his aides in all 17 districts using terror to intimidate voters.
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Warsaw
INS
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
Poland
Peasant
Mikolajczyk
Allegheny County sets all time marriage license record
Register of Wills John M Huston announced a new county record with 2313 marriage licenses issued. The prior peak was 2252 licenses in May 1940, highlighting a surge in marriages in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
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Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
INS Register of Wills
John M. Huston
Huston
Taft decries veto as inflationary move
Senator Robert Taft denounces the veto of the OPA bill amendments calling it the most inflationary action. He argues the administration’s wage and cost policies drive price hikes and that the bill would force the price plan to reflect higher costs, restoring production and goods, while noting the Bowles backed amendment would raise ceilings since October 1941.
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Washington
Robert Taft
Onlo
Truman
Taft
Bowles
Senate Ponders Plan Of Action After Veto
Washington June 29. Senate leaders weigh calling the banking committee into session to consider a joint resolution to extend the price control law. Senate factions split on overriding President Truman veto and questions arise about passage and party positions.
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Washington
INS
Sen
Wagner
D. N
Chhairman
Senate Banking Committee
Barkley di Ky
Senate
Barkley
Truman
Thomas ‘D Okla
OPA
Ferguson
Ri Mich
Congress
Nuclear test broadcast to carry Bikini blast voices
John and Jane Public will not witness the Bikini Atoll test but can hear the blast via three radio broadcasts. The synchronized coverage begins at 2 30 p m Sunday with the explosion expected about 6 30 p m weather permitting. NBC CBS and MBS will carry the broadcasts.
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New York
INS
John
Jane
Bikini Atoll
NBC
CBS
MBS
Byrnes Demands Peace Conference This Summer
Secretary of State James Byrnes calls for an early peace conference this summer as a condition for broader wartime settlement. Russia insists on a Trieste settlement as a prerequisite to allowing peace talks and expects firm terms before approval of any parley.
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Russia
Trieste
Showdown Near On Parley Issue In Paris
June 29. Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov may refuse a summer peace conference unless the Big Four settle the Trieste question in advance. The ministers’ meeting could blow up over Trieste with no clear retreat by either side. Byrnes pressed for a general settlement as officials awaited the decisive session.
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Paris
INS
V. M. Molotov
B. Four
Trieste
Minsters
Molotov
U. S
Byrnes
Provisions Of Bill President Truman Asked Provisions Of Bill President Truman Asked
Washington June 29 President Truman asked Congress to extend stabilization laws for one year and to continue subsidies to hold food prices. He proposed a policy to terminate price controls and subsidies with unified administration and to adjust price ceilings to boost production of needed goods.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Death Record for Marko Hrvatin Sr. and Two Others
Death notice lists Marko Hrvatin Sr. age 60 of West Pittsburg. Also named are Mrs. Fred M. Fox of 409 Sixth Street and Mrs. Daniel Richards age 52 of 859 Lutton Street.
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Marko Hrvatin, Sr
West Pittsburg
Fred M. Fox
Sixth Street
Daniel Richards
Lutton Street
Five Workmen Feared Drowned As Pier Collapses
Philadelphia June 28 Five workmen are believed to have drowned when a 150 ton double deck pier on the Delaware River in South Philadelphia collapsed during loading. The pier buckled suddenly sending workers into the water. The navy was called in to aid the search and seven persons required hospital treatment.
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Philadelphia
INS
Navy
Toa
Delaware River
New Suspect Being Held In Degnan Case
CHICAGO June 29 INS State's Attorney William Tuohy announced he is satisfied within reasonable doubt that a 11 year old college boy held by police is the kidnap slaver of six year old Suzanne Degnan No charges have been filed against him Tuohy said the youth is William Herrens of Chicago a University of Chicago student He said there is not sufficient evidence to convict beyond a doubt but has been told there is enough to obtain a grand jury indictment
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Chicago
INS
William Tuohy
Suzanne Degnan
Tuohy
William Herrens
University of Chicago
Baby Found Safe in Public Locker in Times Square
In New York City a two week old baby boy was rescued from a steel public locker at the Palace theater in Times Square. Police forced the 30 by 36 inch compartment open after night superintendent Joseph McGovern heard cries and rushed the infant to Metropolitan hospital where officials said he was OK. A note found with the infant asked for a home, handwritten in a manner suggesting a woman author.
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New York
Palace Theater
Times Square
Joseph McGovern
The
Palace
Metropolitan Hospital
Soldier dies from police shooting in New Castle
Frank Baughman 33, a recent Army returnee, died at 4 45 p m in New Castle hospital from a bullet fired by Policeman Frank Macchia during an attempted arrest Wednesday morning. A post mortem showed the bullet entered the back near the spine and lodged left of the breastbone. An inquest was ordered for Monday evening by Coroner T P Nugent.
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Frank Baughman
New Castle Hospital
Frank Macchia
Baughman
Wich
T. P. Nugent
Nugent
Macchia
Jack Thompson
South Mid Street
Taft Announces Truman Veto Of OPA Extension Bill
Senator Taft reports President Truman has vetoed the OPA Extension bill during Senate debate on an appropriation measure. Ferguson of Michigan notes the bill is now in suspended animation as the clash unfolds in Washington.
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Washington
INS
Sen
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Truman
Ferguson
R. Mich
Pittsburgh Strike Looms Over City Construction
Pittsburgh building contractors report little hope for a settlement as the Common Laborers Union calls a strike set for Monday. The walkout could halt most construction unless the union gains an 18 cent hourly wage boost, which supply dealers and manufacturers say they cannot grant under current OPA ceiling prices.
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Allegheny County
Strik
Pittsburgh
APL Common Laborers Union
OPA
Truman Says QPA Bill Sure Inflation Plan
President Truman vetoed the CPA extension bill calling it a cure for inflation. He outlined the bill as causing price hikes production slowdowns wage demands higher costs and a cost plus pricing amendment triggering immediate higher prices amid weak supply.
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Truman
Congress
Ston Dages
Heat Wave Solace Through Bathing and Reading Break
A playful notice recommends beating a ninety one degree day by cooling in a tub with plenty of water and relaxing with a book or magazine. It hints at a light mystery story featuring a pursuing villain, a heroic search, and charming companions to lift spirits during the hot spell.
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Lawrence Streets
Daily Weather Report
Degnan
Baby
New York City
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Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
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Washington County
Butler
Sen. Taft
CPA
Arthur Mometer
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