Truman Accuses Isolationists in West Tour
President Truman denounces isolationists as aiding Russia during a 10 day, 16 state swing through Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. He promotes the Brannan farm plan to stabilize incomes and crop prices, rallying 10,000 in Lincoln in rain to defend the Democratic record against Republican critics.
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High Court Upheld Taft Hartley Non Communist Oath
The Supreme Court upheld the Taft Hartley Act provision requiring union officials to file non Communist oaths for unions using the NLRB. Majority vote about 5 to 1 with Black dissent, Justice Jackson partial, several justices not participating. The ruling covered four opinions and involved CIO United Steelworkers and CIO American Communications Association appeals.
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American Communications Association
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Ayheiner
Justice Department
Government records case and wage act ruling summary
G Fleischman received three months in jail and a $500 fine for failing to produce subpoenaed records before the House Un-American Activities Committee. The decision held government munition plant workers in cost plus fixed fee contracts qualify for federal wage benefits, while portal to portal pay issues may limit liability. The court declined to rule on state and local movie censorship constitutionality.
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House Un-American Activities Committee
Fach
Secretary of War
Mahoney Shames Governor Over Maryland Roads
George P. Mahoney, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, told 17 Elkton listeners that Governor Lane should bow his head in shame over Maryland roads. He labeled the roads situation one of the most disgraceful in the state and promised to update voters later in his Maryland campaign tour. Governor Lane had not announced his candidacy at the time.
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George P . Mahoney
Lane
Mahoney
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Police seek 46 year old Joseph Girard missing after leaving store
Washington authorities report Joseph Girard, 46, disappeared after leaving a clothing store to take $4,000 to a nearby bank. Police said he was last seen tonight as reporters noted a missing person case with unclear details.
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Washington
Indo-China To Get U.S. Help
Paris reports that Secretary of State Dean Acheson announced immediate American financial aid and military equipment for Indochina amid talks with French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman. Sources say France will lead a revised German occupation statute with Bonn gaining autonomy, subject to Bevin's approval, with changes slated for next fall. The Far East aid comes from a $75 million Congress fund through June, aiding Bao Dai’s Vietnamese and associated Cambodia and Laos.
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Robert Sehuman
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Acheson
Ernest Bevin
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Congress
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Laos
Rescued by Fishermen After 77 Foot Potomac Fall
Thor Edward Olson of Glen Echo Maryland was rescued uninjured from the Potomac River after plunging 77 feet from Key Bridge. Police said Olson, who gave his occupation as a steelworker, was rescued by two fishermen and is cooperating with authorities.
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Thor Edward Olson
Glen Echo
Potomac River
Key Bridge
Olson
Purge in Satellite States Cited as High Peak of Freedom Struggle
Washington reports ECA chief Paul Hoffman describing a ruthless purge in Soviet-shadowed satellite states. He notes US restraint at a very high peak and urges satellites to strike for freedom at the right time. He mentions a 39-year-old man in ill health, father of three, whose condition is worsening.
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Paul G. Hoffman
Russie
Usrest
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