Draft Law Extended Three Years by Senate Action
Washington June 22 Senate votes overwhelmingly for a three year renewal of the peacetime draft act with limited presidential emergency powers. House had passed a two year extension and tied none of the draftees to induction without Congress approval. The measure allows draft calls only when Congress is not in session and national necessity exists. rejects a segregation amendment. The bill goes to a conference committee to reconcile House and Senate versions. The House meanwhile approved 2,500 aliens for enlistment with a path to citizenship after five years of service.
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Girl Note 10 Mother Of 614-Pound Son
In Omaha a ten year old girl gave birth to a six pound eight ounce boy in an Omaha hospital. Both mother and baby are reported in excellent condition. Hospital officials will withhold the names and address. Doctors had been monitoring the girl for weeks. The child may be placed for adoption.
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Sven
Omaha World-Herald
Large Audience Enjoys 14th Junior Follies at Frederick High
Frederick high school auditorium hosted 14th annual Junior Follies presented by Evelyn R White Studio of the Dance. A cast of 85 children aged three to 18 sang and danced to current and old favorites with colorful costumes and clever magic by master of ceremonies David Hagan. Mrs Louise Retson accompanied, Miss White directed and designed costumes. 1-H Club met June 21 at Kitty Sue Barrick home, K P booklets distributed, work on K P outfit continued, next meeting at Shirley Rippeons.
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Child Bearing At Ten Described By Physicians
Doctors say a college aged youth is considered the father by some sources, and an obstetrician notes conception likely occurred in the month tied to the mother’s tenth birthday. The physician calls child bearing at ten rare for this region.
Germans Making Rapid Strides In Recovery
After four years away, George B. Crist Jr returned from Europe June 3 for a month with his mother at 110 West Third Street. He served in the Army in 1946 and later worked as a civilian engineer in Frankfurt with occupation forces. He notes German progress, citing abolition of rationing in Frankfurt and cooperation with American mass production and the Marshall Plan. He says Americans are seen as the lesser evil to Russians, outlines five year U S plans to build housing colonies for troops, and says German firms build the housing with American plans and bids. He plans to stay in Germany as long as needed.
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Expat Reflects on Living Abroad and Travel Limits
He notes enjoyment of living there and fondness for travel through neighboring countries especially Switzerland. He laments Americans work long hours and says touring opportunities come infrequently, despite plans to return in July.
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