Truman Rejects National Security Commission Plan
President Truman rejected a proposal to create a Commission On National Security to review defense policy. He emphasized operating under the Constitution and not establishing a super-government. He spoke at a news conference after a Washington Post editorial urged a bipartisan survey of civilian defense, fifth columns, weapons development, and military expenditures.
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Wildcat Strike Halts Atomic Plant Work at Oak Ridge
A wildcat strike by 3400 AFL workers halted construction on the K-29 and K-31 atomic energy plants at Oak Ridge Tennessee. The sudden walkout began yesterday and spread to all AFL craftsmen on the project, despite union leaders calling the action unauthorized. The labor dispute stemmed from a wage dispute with Local 18 and failed arbitration, delaying progress on the fissionable material production project.
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33 Die When Trolley Hits Gas Truck
Chicago's May 28 streetcar disaster left 33 dead and about 200 injured when a crowded CTA street car collided with a large gasoline truck at State and 62nd Streets. The fire engulfed five buildings, with residents fearful of further bodies in charred wreckage. The truck driver Mel Wilson was killed. Mayor Kennelly called it Chicago's worst traffic accident, as investigators probed rear door failure.
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Martin H. Kennelly
State Street
Chitiga
Mary Pricorney
Man Involved In New Market Vehicle Hit To Frederick Memorial
Willian Toad, 83, of Bal finore and formerly of New Lon don, was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a fracture believed caused by being struck by a car on the highway near New Market. State Police Sgt. W W Corbin and Trooper W A Muteliner investigated the incident, with driver Charles B Hamilton of Route 2 Frederick not charged yet. Removed from ice lettuce loses 22 of its vitamin content in eight hours.
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Balfinore
New London
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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New Market
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Route 2
Frederick
Foreign Aid Bill Approved in Senate Victory for Admin
The Senate approved a $3.1205 billion foreign aid package by 247 to 27, sending it to the White House after a GOP fight over President Truman's Point Four program. The measure funds European recovery, Korea, China area aid, Palestine refugees, and the international children's fund, with actual money to be provided in separate legislation.
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China
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Colorado
Millikin Charges Point Four Threats As Connally Defends
Senator Millikin attacks the Point Four program claiming it would fuel American imperialism and give enemies a deadly weapon, while Senator Connally of Texas argues the compromise imposes strict limits and denies sweeping power. A Mothers' Day tea hosted by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at the Country Club followed.
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Country Club
Mother's Day Gather Near for Corsage Presentation
A group of members entertained their mothers with yellow rose bud corsages as keepsakes. Attendees included Mrs. Betty Zimmerman Mrs. Melva Shron Mrs. Ethel Kaye and misses Jean Goltbart Barbara Kelly Arlene Stull Doris Carpenter Dorothy Morgan Gloria Gosnell Beth Clapp Lois Hill. Guests named were Mrs. Fisher Mrs. Golibart Mrs. Kelly Mrs. Stull Mrs. Riddlemoser Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Clapp.
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Betty Zimmerman
Melva Shron
Ethel Kaye
Jean Goltbart
Barbara Kelly
Arlene Stull
Doris Carpenter
Dorothy Morgan
Gloria Gosnell
Beth Clapp
Lois Hill
Fisher
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Stull
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Egypt Declares Independence Under British Guard
Pressure by Egyptian nationalists forced Britain to declare Egypt an independent sovereign state on February 28, 1922, while Britain reserved rights to protect Suez and defend Egypt.
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Egypt
Suez
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