Anti-Tank Guns Sent To Europe In Aid Program
Washington reports the United States is shipping anti tank weapons to Europe potentially in Soviet path. Weapons bound for France include bazookas rocket launchers and powerful rifles still secret. U S Army also expands tanks to counter Russia. Senate hearings weigh 1.222 billion for a second year of arms aid to allies. Lodge calls it practical world peace step. Marshall testifies before House committee.
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United States
European
France
U. S
Russia
Europe
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R-Mass
George C. Marshall
House
Draft Extension Backed by Senate Arm Services Panel
The Senate armed services committee recommended a three year extension of the peacetime draft act, sending the measure to the full Senate as the current act nears its June 24 expiry. The bill would maintain the president's authority to order inductions of men aged 18 to 26 if deemed necessary.
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Senate
Armed Services Committee
Record Heat and Snow Hit Regions Across States
Boston area sweltered with readings near 90s and a 92 degree mark at the U.S. Weather Bureau tied for a date record while Montana faced a rare June snowstorm dumping over four inches. Early morning temps dipped to the 30s across much of Montana with snow also reported in parts of Wyoming.
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Alderman questions land stockpiling at quarry
Alderman Louis H. Scott questioned stockpiling of sand and gravel at an abandoned quarry on Old Wort Road at the Board of Aldermen meeting. He noted contracts call for delivery to the city yard or job sites with “where directed” by the commissioner, condemning double trucking as inefficient. Commissioner Harry R. Hamilton said sand and gravel for Narragansett Avenue and Ocean Avenue projects go directly, while foreman George Behan supported foreseeing needs. Bills were held for weighing slips, and Scott criticized buying black tape out of town. Robert H. Conklin was named to the permanent police force per Chief Edward C. Sullivan.
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Wmy
Robert H. Conklin
Park Holm
Edward C. Sullivan
Easton Beach Busy With Bathers as Private Parking Opens
Crowds filled Easton Beach on a warm midsummer day with plenty of families in sun and shade. The private parking area for season patrons opens this weekend while the Mall Fountain on Washington Square resumed operation, drawing visitors as officials note rising water and crowd levels.
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Tragic death of 13 year old by train near Van Zandt Bridge
Joyce Bettencort, 13, was killed instantly when struck by a diesel train just south of Van Zandt Avenue bridge while seeking water with friend Judith Marven. Bridge blocked view. investigators and train crew provided statements as funeral rites were held for the Newport girl.
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Emme Silvia
Thames Street
Naval Academy Preparatory School
Judith Marven
John Marven
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Frank Logler Gav Sion
Blue Chip Sales Push Market
Keen demand for top quality stocks saved the market with blue chips rising to their best levels in one to 21 years and gains above two points. Advances were limited elsewhere but notable strength appeared in radio television. General Motors slipped after a sensational Tuesday surge, with turnover expanding as demand sharpened.
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New York
General Motors
Defense program agreed for $600 million
A Senate House conference committee approved a $600,000,000 defense construction program. Chairman Vinson of the House armed services committee said the measure covers all army navy and air force projects for the next two years unless an emergency arises.
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Senate
House
Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Stocks Edge Higher on Steady Trading Amid Mixed News
U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Chrysler American Telephone Santa Fe and Standard Oil Nw stocks advanced modestly as traders weighed quarterly results and economic signals. Major indexes tracked gains with several issues lifting the market while others paused on guidance.
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Standard Oil
Eden Divorce May Hurt Career
In London on June 8 Il Anthony Eden former foreign secretary won a divorce decree after testifying his wife deserted him in 1947 to live in America. The 53 year old, adorned with a dapper look, faced a five minute hearing before Justice Hodson as his political future in Britain potentially hung in balance.
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Amerasia Grand Jury Probing 1945 Case In New York
Washington reports a secret federal grand jury is examining the 1945 Amerasia case in New York. Senate investigators focus on why arrests were delayed, with testimony suggesting former Navy Secretary Forrestal advised delaying actions. McInerney, DOJ official, testified to possible DOJ delay note.
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James M. McInerney
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McInerney
Unknown leads National Open with record 32-81-64
Ardmore Pa June 8 Lee Macxel Jr a Birmingham Alabama driving range operator shot a record shattering 32 81 64 at Merion Golf Club to take an early first round lead in the National Open Stewart Sidp Alexander a Knoxville professional posted two under par 34 34 68 Cary Middlecoff defending champion carded 38 32 71 Other first round scores included Les Kennedy Pawtucket Rhode Island 43 38 81
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Plee Macxel, Jr
Birmingham
Ala
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Sidp
Les Kennedy
Pawtucket
Phone Agreement Covers Five Thousand NYC Area
New York in June reports a one year contract agreement covering the 5000 member New York City area.
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New York City
Eisenhower warns on Militia Spending Threat to Economy
President Eisenhower speaking at Columbia Universitys 196th commencement warned that huge military expenditures though essential for safety risk unbalancing the economy. He noted dangers from rising subsidies and budget pressures driven by political compromise and group demands.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Columbia
U. S. Senate
New Postal Bill Backed by House Post Office Committee
The House Post Office Committee approved a bill to end certain mail service cuts by a 12 to 8 vote, with a Senate committee also backing a similar measure. Postmaster General Donaldson ordered residential mail delivery reduced to once daily as an economy move, and other services were limited. Congress must appropriate funds to restore any services. A New York Telephone Company official said postal revenues fell short of expenses.
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Post Office Department
House Post Office Committee
Senate
Donaldson
Congress
North Sea B-29 Crash Toll 7 in Flames
United States B-29 with 11 crew crashed into the North Sea off the Norfolk coast during a training flight. After nearly 24 hours of searching, three dead and four missing were reported, with four survivors rescued. Survivors include Captain Henry J. Walsh and Staff Sgt. Warren J. Ebert. The aircraft belonged to the 72nd Reconnaissance Squadron from Fairfield-Suisun Air Base, California.
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Third Division
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Derry
Warren J. Ebert
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Sullivan
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Fairfield
Cal
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