Durocher May Be Cleared By United Nations Talk
New York May 1 The snowballing Durocher affair draws UN attention unofficially with delegates at Lake Success speculating the case may reach the world body. Herbert Evatt hinted it could raise human rights questions under the UN Charter after Durocher was suspended again by Commissioner Chandler following an incident at the Polo Grounds. Fans defend Durocher saying he was blameless, while Fred Boysen of Brooklyn describes being struck from behind on the field.
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Durocher Faces Possible Charge After Giants Rout
Thursday's game ended 15-2 as Dodgers defeated Leo Durocher's Giants. Boysen went to hospital, later released with no internal injuries. Lawyer says possible simple assault charges may be pressed. Durocher denies, Giants officials back him, over 100 affidavits collected, Feeley to seek more testimony while Leo's Cincinnati hearing looms.
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Armed Forces Measure Nearing Senate Action Says Tydings
Maryland Senator Tydings announced a bill to streamline military spending and save hundreds of millions. Approved by President Truman and armed services leaders, the measure aims to empower faster economy moves and is now before the Senate Military Affairs Committee, with action expected in about ten days.
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War Talk Highlights Expanded Armed Services Roles
A speech quoted in the passage emphasizes expanded roles for personnel in the armed services, suggesting significant increases over prior levels. The speaker underscores a shift in national defense priorities and the importance of strengthening military readiness.
Simultaneous Fires End Quietly with Minor Damage
About 4 p.m. Saturday alarms caused traffic confusion but little property damage. The Independent county engine was sent to Feagaville to put out a fire in a tractor cab owned by J. W. Masser Transportation Co. Equipment of Juniors Uniteds and Citizens extinguished a chimney fire at 222 West Fifth Street.
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