Acheson Urges Swift Approval of German Peace Pact
Secretary of State Acheson pressed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for rapid ratification of the German peace contract and a Western Germany defense pledge. He warned early action would spur other Western European governments to follow, as McCloy accompanies him in hearings. The accord includes a peace treaty among the United States Britain France and Western Germany and a NATO protocol extending alliance guarantees. The panel aims to conclude hearings this week and push quick Senate action.
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House Group Okays Bill Providing Fleet Berth Here
The House armed services committees voted final approval for a 35 140 000 feet berthing facility tied to the proposed destroyer repair base at Newport and a 52 670 000 authorization for work at the Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center. The Rhode Islanders are included in an omnibus military construction bill likely to go to the House floor this week. After Senate and House approve, appropriations committees must vote the actual construction money.
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MacArthur Named GOP Keynoter at Republican Convention
In Chicago the Republican national convention named General Douglas MacArthur as opening night keynoter on July 7. Rep. Joseph Martin of Massachusetts was chosen unanimously as permanent convention chairman. The decision, by a 46 member arrangements committee, sparked praise from Taft supporters and criticism from Eisenhower backers who could not field an opposing nominee.
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City Clerk Selection To Be Named By City Manager
Newport Charter Commission votes to have the city manager appoint the city clerk under the new charter. The panel reviewed prior plans for Council election and consulted the National Municipal League which advised appointive authority aligns with administrative duties. The commission debated keeping vital statistics with the city clerk and the implications for title searches and office organization. Continued on Page 7.
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Newport Bus Company Expands Staff Amid Acquisition
Newport Bus Company announces added drivers and three new buses as it absorbs two Short Line routes between Washington Square Harrison Avenue and Kay Street. Transit Lines, formed by former Short Line officials, plan a staged takeover and will confirm the transfer date this week. Existing Kay Street service remains, with half hourly trips and alternate routing via Kay Boulevard and Eustis Avenue. Added buses will also operate the Thames Street Harrison run as part of the combined routes.
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Koje Island POW Rebellion Cracked by Paratroopers
Tough U.S. paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Regimental Combat Team cracked a 2 hour Communist POW rebellion on Koje Island Korea. They killed and wounded both sides during the assault while seizing a master plan to liberate 80,000 prisoners. Brig. Gen. Boatner praised discipline as North Korean Col Lee Hak Woo was captured.
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Dulles Seeks Clear U S Retaliatory Power Policy
Baltimore report notes John Foster Dulles urged the United States to state clear conditions for using retaliatory force against Soviet aggression. He argued such statements would reassure allies and deter enemies from miscalculation, preventing a larger disaster than Korea. Dulles spoke at Johns Hopkins during 74th C ommandment exercises and received an honorary degree.
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British End Siege of Berlin Radio Ends Seven Day Blockade
British troops lifted barbed wire barriers at Radio Berlin headquarters within their zone ending a seven day siege. The move followed concessions from the Soviets as officials warned the long action risked provoking broader Berlin tensions. West Berlin remained partially surrounded with restricted highway access and limited Allied patrols.
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Steel Talks Collapse Shocks Stocks As Steel and Rail Fall
The steel strike talks collapse depresses the market with steel and railroad shares hardest hit. Overall markets lower with limited gains and scattered losses. Traction issues drop 1 to 2 points, steel and rails show the steepest decline.
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Eisenhower Seeks Southern GOP Delegates In Bid For Votes
General Eisenhower continues face to face talks with GOP delegates in Alabama Georgia and North Carolina as Taft rivals claim 97 convention votes to Eisenhower's 21. Uncommitted votes linger in Alabama Georgia North Carolina while Luce notes Eisenhower argues modern war demands broader leadership including economics and diplomacy.
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Kefauver Says Strength Not Up To Expectations
Sen Kefauver assessing Eisenhower from New York said the general had not shown the strong showing expected. He flies from Harrisburg to a fundraiser and expects Pennsylvania backing as 80 delegates are pledged. Russell and Harriman also seek farm and statewide support while Gore and Taft clash over convention alliances. Nomination tallies show Taft leading among Republicans and Russell and Harriman challenging Kefauver for the Democrats.
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Steel strike could last weeks as talks collapse
Washington reports the steel stop page may endure for weeks or months after White House peace talks broke down. President Truman urged settlement while Philip Murray of the CIO Steel Workers Union pledged continued walkouts but promised to reopen critical steel facilities for defense needs. John R. Steelman said five days of bargaining failed and the parties remain deadlocked over the union shop demand. negotiators can be recalled at any time.
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President asks Congress to seize steel mills in crisis
President Truman urged a hastily convened Congress to empower seizure and operation of the steel industry as a strike involving 650,000 workers threatened output. He warned court rulings and Taft Hartley limits risked warlike outcomes, urging quick action, wage and working condition controls, and compensation methods under the Economic Stabilization Plan.
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Russia Rejects West Plan For Arms Curb
United Nations dispatch notes Soviet delegate Jakob A Mallock telling the U N Disarmament Commission that the US Britain and France plan for voluntary ceilings on big powers arms would not yield real reductions or ban atomic weapons. The Western proposal seeks 1.5 million for the Soviet United States and China with Britain and France at 800 thousand each.
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Marion Replaces Hornsby as Browns Manager
Boston report states Marion replaces Rogers Hornsby as manager of the St. Louis Browns after spring training. Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Faye Throneerry was sent to the Louisville Club of the American Association on option.
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