First 1947 Wheat Expected to Reach Markets Soon
The first 1947 wheat crop is due at local markets by early next week with farmers likely to fetch around $2 per bushel, possibly the highest opening price. The Commodity Credit Corporation sets loan value at 2.11 per bushel for No. 2 garlicky, while market prices are expected near that level. threshing should start late this week or early next as fields dry. Barley crops are light, with the barley market expanding as a new elevator at the Farmers Cooperative Association near readiness to operate, boosting handling capacity.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Farmers Cooperative Association
Cooperative Association
Boy 11 chewed to death by bull terriers
Eleven year old Stanley Balaban was mauled to death by a pack of bull terriers in undeveloped marsh lands after leaving a Bronx pool with his mother. Police arrived as two dogs were shot after one lunged at a officer. others fled. The dogs belonged to Svend F. Sandgren who said they were usually kept in a boat house and offered no explanation for their escape.
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New York
Stanley Balaban
Bronx
Louis Bissone
Svend F. Sandgren
Japanese Witness on Guam Ends Own Life in Trial Context
A Japanese witness at the Guam trial over the Truk killings committed suicide to avoid testifying against 19 compatriots charged with torture and murder of 10 American POWs. It was the third suicide among involved Japanese, and another in four days. The note expressed remorse and wished friends back in Japan.
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Guam
Truk
Hi- Yoichi Tkera
Japan
Shanghai radiophone mix up interrupts editor call
On July 2 a transpacific radiophone misdial connected Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury editor Woo Kyu Tang with a voice identifying as Dorothy asking for Bill. After Woo failed to respond the caller realized the mismatch and the operator cut the line.
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Shanghai
Woo Kyu-Tang
Vice
Woo
Shanghai Evening Post
Mercury
Dorothy
Operators And Lewis To Agree
Washington July 2 Powerful soft coal operators predicted today that an agreement will be reached with John L Lewis to avert an all out strike next Tuesday in the bituminous industry. Western and northern pits likely to receive 35 cents an hour wage rise while southern mines face capitulation or shutdown. Side issues include Lewis demand for a 10 cent royalty per ton for welfare funds.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Western
Lewis
Benjamin F. Fairless
U. S. Steel Corporation
George M. Humphrey
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Southern
Republicans Demand Proof of Realty Lobby Influence in Rent Bill
Washington July 2 Republicans demand that President Truman provide evidence that real estate lobbyists influenced Congress to pass rent control. Senate whip Wherry warned that without concrete proof he should apologize to Congress. Truman earlier said the real estate lobby had attacked rent control and housing safeguards while discrediting public welfare.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Wherry
Neb
18000 Made Idle By Miners Layoff to Pittsburgh
About 13 600 workers idle nationwide due to coal shortage caused by miners strike last week and the ten days remaining. Roughly 4 000 people were furloughed as trains carrying coal were temporarily halted or reduced in size on coal railroads.
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Pittsburgh
Pleasant Fourth of July Weather With Free Park Events
Moderately warm long range forecast for the Fourth of July. Baker Park hosts a 7 PM band concert with kid friendly pieces including Brave Tin Soldier and Stars and Stripes Forever. Tivoli theater offers free morning films for children, followed by a free candy treat from the American Legion. No fireworks permits reported. banks and many offices close Friday and Saturday.
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Tivoli Theater
Mor
H. David Hagan
Brockenshire
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Holtzman
Schumann
Copus
Donald Gearinger
Chicago Tribune
Chambers
Meacham
Glenn Miller
Hoffman
Land
Romberg
Maryland
Ivanovich
Waitz
Sousa
Sperry Storm
William Fisher
Darvin Hunting
William
Joseph Price
Clark Sheetenhelm
Francis Scott Rev Post
American Legion
State Insurance Commissioner
Three Cent Letter Rate Is Permanent
The three cent letter rate and other postal fees set to remain under a permanent bill passed by Congress and signed by President Truman take effect July 1. Frederick post office officials were notified. Postmasters were informed last night through the Post Office Department in Washington. Local officials spent the evening making long distance calls to county offices.
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Truman
Fective
Frederick
Postorice
Washington
Frederick City
Musician Richard Sings At 450 Bar Show
Local musician Richard ced to a 450 bar venue tonight delivering a concise set of originals and covers with minimal crowd at the venue.
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Richard Ced
Not Nice Moscow Cartoon on Loans to War-Damaged Nations
A Pravda cartoon shows Uncle Sam with a whip and an automobile, titled Cowboy of the New York Prairies. The caption accuses American capitalists of exploiting countries wrecked by war through loans to enslave other peoples, reflecting Soviet anti US sentiment.
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Moscow
Aine Pravda
Uncle Sam
New York Prairies
Ukraine
Pravda
Leutis vs Taft Hartley in coal labor law debate
A discussion of how Taft Hartley affects coal strikes outlines court power to impose terms, 60 day limits, and presidential action. It covers possible injunctions, elections, and the shift toward open shop, plus subsequent union and legal steps.
Cab wrecked in chase after 50 mile per hour escape
Baltimore July 27 police chase ends when a cab crashes into a building. The occupant is arrested for investigation in a suspected cab driver robbery. Baltimore port CIO shipbuilders strike leaves the port largely idle as the fourth local walks out, halting shipbuilding and repair work.
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Baltimore
CIO Shipbuilders Union
Labor law changes for employers detailed by James Marlow
The Nation Today explains how the new labor law affects employers. It covers union threats, replacement of strikers with permanent workers, 60 day bargaining periods, and restrictions on checkoff dues. Foremen and plant guards have limited bargaining rights, while unions must be approved by the NLRB for certain actions.
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James Marlow
Washington
Nanocom Relations Board
NLRB
New Co
Begin Plane Crash Probe At Leesburg
Officials in Leesburg launch an inquiry into a fatal aircraft crash near Arcola Virginia as investigators from Washington and local authorities examine the wreckage. The plane vanished after reporting descent through overcast weather, with searchers reaching the scene about twenty hours later amid rough terrain.
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Leesburg
Loudoun Cour
Wid Washinton
Washington Ty Control Center
CAD
Ans
Vigi F Arcola
Washington
Tax Refunds At New High
Washington reports federal tax refunds for the just-ended year topping 3.03 billion dollars, with individual refunds totaling 1.487 billion to 30.86 million people. About three of four taxpayers received checks averaging 43 dollars, driven by job shifts, reconversion, and returning veterans to civilian work. Tax withholdings based on annual employment left part-year workers overcharged, yielding refunds.
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Washington
First Surplus In 17 Years Shocks Washington and Markets
Washington reports a fiscal year surplus of nearly 500 million dollars, the first since 1927, signaling a reduction from prior records but still marking a milestone after years of deficits under Hoover Roosevelt and Truman. The year ends with debt retirement around 17.5 billion, while stock trading shows selling pressures amid brief short covering. Fire crews respond to a chimney blaze at 211 East Fifth Street, Ada Lipps residence, using booster streams and multiple trucks.
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The
Treasury
Snyder
Truman
Coolidge
East Fifth Street
Ada Lipps
United Rescue
Citizens Hook and Ladder
GOP Plan Decisions On Session Windup And Tax Cuts
Washington July 2 Republican leaders weigh final action on universal military training federal education aid and a long range housing program. The conference sponsored by House Speaker and Senate GOP policy chairman seeks to pass a proposed income tax cut and a property tax measure with joint support expected in January. In Jerusalem seven men robbed a Haifa bank and fled in a black car taking several hundred dollars.
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House
MM Jin ‘Mass
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Knutson
Wars and Means Committee
Yrd
D-Va
Jerusalem
Haifa
Rebels Seize Calapan Hope Amid Gun Battle in Mindoro
In Calapan, Mindoro, a protracted clash ended with rebel leader killed as 32 armed escapees seized the town. Governor Morente, Mayor Sumaco, police chief, and a congressman were taken hostage. Military police retook the airport, freeing a Philippine Air Force pilot, while reinforcements were dispatched to restore order.
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Calapat
Mindoro Island
Lnto
Milita Police
Philippines Airine
Manuel Conde
Romero
Itary
Conrado i Morente
Calapan
Filaimeno Sumaco
Raoul Leuterio
Conde
Morente
Casablanca
Lubang Island
Judge's Holiday in Seattle Towns Court
A fragmentary report notes Judge Earle Mo. holidaying in Seattle and taking two hours off in Municipal Court. Faint, garbled items reference ballots, events in Algona, and a stove accident involving Mrs. Sam Faos. A coroner remarks on traffic safety. a Korean bootlegging case in Tokyo is briefly described with a beer still mishap.
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Seattle
Wash
Earle Mo
Viitor
River Levees Break as Mississippi Reaches 40.2 Feet
The Mississippi River surged to a 40.2 foot level after breaching four levees near St Louis, forcing thousands from homes. Officials estimate nearly $12 million in damage across Missouri Illinois and surrounding states as 26,809 people are homeless per Red Cross reports.
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Harry F. Wahlgren
U. S
U. S. Army
Louisiana
Cairo
Ill
Red Cross
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Aiton
Chester
Perlman Hearing Resumes On July 8 In Nomination Case
Officers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Automatic Voting Machine Co of Jamestown NY will testify on retainers paid to Philip B Perlman of Baltimore as hearings resume July 8 on his nomination for Solicitor General. Senator Ferguson R Meich and Senator Don have questioned $37,599 in railroad fees and an annual retainer of about 6 909 from the Jamestown firm, which installed machines in Baltimore.
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Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Automatic Voting Machine Co
Jamestown
N.Y
Philip B. Perlman
Baltimore
Perlman
Ferguson R-Meich
Ferguson
Don
Teodore R. McReid
McHeldin
Hower
Marii
Baltimore Transit Company
Ation Ferguson
Baltimore Sun
Governor Lane
122 Embalming License Applications Filed in Baltimore
The State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers had 122 applications filed for embalming licenses under a 1947 act. Chairman Edward L. Exlly said the board will meet next Tuesday to examine the applications, which require 10 years of practical experience before June 1.
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Baltimore
State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
General Assembly
Edward L. Exlly
Auto Workers Appeal For Striking Foremen
Detroit July 2 The UAW-CIO sought an audience with Ford Motor Co to aid Ford's 3800 striking foremen whose walkout has entered its seventh week An appeal for $5000 production workers to respect the foremen s lines failed to win UAW CIO support The international executive board later directed VP Richard T Leonard to intervene to help resolve the dispute The board also did not comment on a request from the Foremen's Association of America that union members respect the picket lines.
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Detroit
Cio
United Auto Workers
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Uaw-Cio
UAW
International Executive Board
Richard T. Leonard
Robert H. Keys
The
Foremen’s Association of America
Jap Beetles Early Menace To Md. Crops
The Weather Bureau weekly crop summary says Jap beetles have appeared early in Maryland and threaten crops as a serious menace. The review notes a cool, unsettled week with uneven rain and hints at a July Fourth holiday pattern of fair weather, warmer Thursday, then showers, humidity, and cooler Sunday.
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Weather Bureau
Marland
Werner
Sam
Washington
Weather forecast for Fourth of July weekend in Maryland and Delaware
Baltimore readers are told to expect fair and warm conditions over part of the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service forecast fair and slightly warmer weather for Maryland and Delaware on Thursday and Friday, with showers possible Saturday as temperatures rise and humidity increases. Sunday should be fair and cooler.
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Baltimore
George Brancato
Brancato
National
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Delaware
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