House Cuts Foreign Aid Amid Debate and Delays
Washington June 4 The House passed a foreign aid bill slashing 26.7 percent from Truman’s request to 5 880 710 228 for 15 months. No record vote. The measure faces Senate opposition with a stiff fight anticipated. Key figures include Rep Dirksen and Sen Vandenberg. Aid allocations to Europe Asia and occupied areas were reduced while total cash was 553 million below the request, stretched over longer spending. Building a pool in Martinsburg slated for 20 000, part of a 190 000 three year park project. Paraguay: ex-president Hisino Iforro placed under house arrest as interim leadership forms.
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Park Association
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Martinisburgs First Municipal Park
Diplomas Given At St John s High Finals
Eight graduates of the Class of 1948 at St John s High School received diplomas during a Friday commencement in a crowded auditorium. Rev Kuailer Dunn spoke, with valedictorian Rebecca Elkins and several award recipients named for excellence in science, religion, and citizenship. A Lions Club report followed with new officers announced.
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Rev Kuailer Dunn
St. Charles Church
Pikesville
Raymond S. Broun
Rebecca Elizabeth Elkins
Barbara Ann Gardier
Robert A Gouker
Jacqueline Glora Hotmas
Cleora
Marcel Shoemaker
Barbara Joan Soie
James Mc Hogan
T Jonna
Elgar
Rafael
Beng
Barbara Sores
Generis
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Elkins
iGr Yass
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Renecca Eduns
Robert Gouker
Barbara Soles
Catholic Daughters of America
Barbara Gardner
Sfariland Society
la Tricion Hoke
James M. Hogan
William Ford
Baltimore
Raymond Brown
School Sisters of Notre Dame
la Tricia Hoke
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Cleora Shoemaker
Jacqueline Hoffman
Egyptians Fight Naval Clash Near Tel Aviv in June 44
An Israeli communique reported four Egyptian naval vessels approached Tel Aviv bay and were repelled after about three hours of combat by Jewish planes ships and coastal defenses. Egyptian claims said three enemy planes attacked and downed one Jewish aircraft. A Tel Aviv corvette described the Egyptian force as a corvette an armed transport of 2500 tons and two British landing crafts.
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Holy Land
Arab and Jewish views seek four week truce clarification
The speaker aimed to obtain clarification on the proposed four week truce with both Arab and Jewish interpretations discussed. He hoped to secure the details within a day or so, though he cautioned it was not a definite promise.
Old Age Pensions Boosted By Senate
The Senate voted to raise federal aid for old age pensions by five dollars monthly and to maintain the age at which benefits start. The amendment, supported by McFarland and 22 others, advances to conference with the House as part of a broader social security bill. The measure raises the maximum annual federal contribution from twenty five to thirty dollars. Only Knowland and Byrd opposed the amendment.
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Swinging Bridge Built in 1875 Cost $400
Mayor Lloyd C Culler learned from city records unearthed by Assistant Plumbing Inspector Charles H. Herbert that Baker Park’s swinging bridge was built in 1875 and cost only 400 dollars. The contractor was astonished by the completeness of archived details.
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Baker Park
Sells Prize Bull Brattleboro
Cecil K Holter Sr of Jefferson Maryland recently sold a registered Holstein Friesian bull to John McCausland of Henderson West Virginia. Change of ownership for this animal Dunloggin Banmaster has been officially recorded by The Holstein Friesian Association of America Brattleboro Vermont.
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Cecil, K Holter
Jefferson, Md
John McCausland Henderson
W. Va
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Brattleboro, Vt
Truman Urges Congress to Bolster Economy and Fight Communism
President Truman told Chicago crowds Congress can curb communism by expanding benefits for Americans, urging laws to guarantee homes schooling security good jobs and fair wages amid a westward stump tour. He blamed Congress for high living costs and urged universal military training and a draft law. He predicted a Democratic Congress in November and noted the 100th anniversary of Swedish settlement migration in the Midwest.
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President urges immunity from quotas and refugee aid plans
President Truman appeals for a law to admit displaced European refugees as heroes of democracy and rejects limits on countries and occupations while praising a broad abundance goal. He toasts Sweden and welcomes Prince Bertil, grandson of King Gustav, amid domestic congressional debates.
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Communists Lead Strikes In Sicily Rome
Communist led strikes spread in Sicily causing disorders with 14 wounded. A 24 hour general strike paralyzed Bologna as armored cars and police faced protests. Police fired twice at docks in Palermo. Miners threatened walkouts amid a wider Communist campaign to unseat Premier Alcide De Gasperi.
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