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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1948

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Veteran Col Wertman to Lead Flag Day Program at Municipal Stadium

Col. Votney W. Wertman of the Army Reserve in Cincinnati will deliver the Flag Day address at Municipal Stadium. A patriotic program features music, a parade of veterans, color guards, and fireworks. Eloise Cole will sing with the American Legion band. Pleasant Green Baptist choir also performs. The event, organized by the Flag Day association, begins at 8 pm with a parade and speeches from local officials and veterans.

Votney W. Wertman Amy Reserve Corps Cincinnati Municipal Stadium Millacy Veterans Eloise Cole Rogram Ammerican Legion Pleasant Green Baptist Church James Dickey American Legion Ted Men and Daughters of Pocahontas Col Wortman Army Reserve Southwest Pacific Pearl Harbor States Philippine and Hawaiian Islands Panama Aler Pew Harbor Dalat Hawaiians Bonotsle Manila George J. Wear D.C. Wagner Clifford Gnyder Bree Joe Galletta Harold Jackson George Carrall Fred Yeager Forrest Poole Forrest Werd Lnanes Commiediec Willian Kaduck Edward Krause Snyder Galietta Yerentina Workuanara

Czechoslovakia elects Gottwald president in parliamentary vote

Prague reports Premier Klement Gottwald elected by a large majority as the new president of Czechoslovakia. He took office after a public parliamentary ballot in Vladislovsky hall, with 2 votes cast for him from 296 hands. the ceremony included a Catholic archbishop greeting and a review by troops. The dispatch notes ambassadors from Britain and the United States among attendees and records a generally celebratory tone.

Ene Associated Press Prague Czechesloyakia Klement Gottwald Vladislovsky Hall Oldrich John Gottwald Peoples Democracy Iucef Beran St Viles Cathedral United States Laurence Steinhardt

Court Forbids Shipping Strike In Nationwide Tieup

The Justice Department secured a temporary restraining order from Federal Judge John W. Clancy to halt a threatened strike by seven maritime unions affecting east and gulf coast dock workers and ship operators. The action, sought to resume collective bargaining, cites risk to national health and safety and warns of irreparable harm without the injunction.

New York Gulf Nartion Department of Justice Irman John W. Clancy U5. District Court Joseph Curean CIO National Maritime Union Justice Department United States Joseph’ ‘M. Friedman Tom Clark Taimsn

Palestine Firing Dims as Peace Talks Near End

Palestine quiet returns amid Jewish Syrian truces as U N mediator sets up talks in Rhodes. Observers report reduced fighting in Northern Palestine. two truce monitors reach Tel Aviv and note calmer conditions.

Palestine CALRO United Nat’ Lions Rhodes Howard Northerd Passaline Yesfords

Ohio Valley Water Compact Signed to Tackle Ohio River Sewage

Governors from Ohio Indiana West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania New York and others convene in Cincinnati to sign the Ohio Valley Water Sanitation Compact to fund sewage plants, create a 27‑office commission, and coordinate cross‑state pollution controls across the Ohio River drainage basin. Federal aid may aid local costs with millions expected over the coming decade. Signed documents will formalize the pact with state secretaries and appointees overseeing implementation.

Eigni Cincinnati Ohio River Ohio Valley Water Seni Portsmouth Boston Industres Kians Peyum Zere Star Department of Heath Bior Bane Council of State Government Netherland, Maza Hotel Indiana Ralph F. Gates Kentucky James H. Diff Pennsylvania William “M. Tuck Virginia Congress West Virginia

Four Arrested by Liquor Agents in Raids on Amvets Posts

State liquor agents seized two Amvets posts in weekend raids arresting four people on illegal liquor sales and gambling charges. Carl Kellum, 38, Nauvoo, arrested Sunday for illegal sale of liquor. Stewart Barber, 41, listed as assistant manager, charged with gambling device and liquor duties. Harry Saleba, 41, Route 23, charged with illegal sale of liquor. Clifford Luther, 25, manager, charged as keeper of a place selling liquor illegally. Authorities found no liquor on premises. cars searched for hidden supply and evidence of gambling equipment.

Carl Keilum Nauvoo Kellum Stewart Barber Reid Clifford Luther Titthst Lelig Noffle

6 Op Contest Moves to Philadelphia in GOP convention

Republican national convention moves to Philadelphia as leading candidates set up strategy headquarters. Brown, Stassen, and Dewey camps compete in a wide open race with ballots expected over multiple rounds. Key states California Illinois Indiana Massachusetts New Jersey and Pennsylvania hold 381 votes. Hazhir named Iranian premier by Shah and parliament approval follows.

United Nations United States Paris Assembly UNO Manhatlan Familia New York City Lyle C Wilson United Press Philadelphia Republican Nations Franklin D.roosevelt Wendell Willkie GO. P AML California Ilinois Indiana Massahusette New Jersey Pennsylvania Petty Sen Lodge Massachusetts Factuals Assembly Sen. Lodge San. Lodge Teeeran Ican Abdel Hussein Hazhir Ite Shah Mohammed Reza Fahleqi Majlist

Committee Vote Sends Draft Revival Measure On To House For Debate

The Rules Committee sent a draft revival measure to the House for debate after a 14 to 7 vote. Chairman Leo Allen of Illinois abstained on the final tally, saying only one roll call was taken. A motion to table the bill failed 3 to 1. The open session allowed three days for general debate with amendments before possible passage in the House.

House Washington Andrews UH New York Alieds Services Committee Deway Short Milessouria Talea Group Senate Leo &, Allen Illinois Allen Ald Amed Services Committee

Murder charge files against mother in poisoning of daughter

In Cincinnati police report, 43 year old Mrs. Clay Watts is jailed without bond on first degree murder charges in the death of her daughter Barbara Ann Watts. An autopsy linked mercury poisoning to the child’s death, with investigators citing a school chemistry lab and coins polished with mercury as possible sources.

Aencennatel Clay Watts Reid Hee Dauznler Barbare Ann Nonood Ch 'Feitz Willis Watts Lwho Cincinnati Jas H. Myers New York Winchester Aft Council of Worn Ets Watts Pole Shea Fis Rome Norwood Fritz Wheata

Truman Plans Ruell and Pack to Extend Tour

President Truman outlined eight additional campaign stops during a southern California swing. He spoke at Berkeley and urged viewers to form their own opinions, inviting Soviet Russia to cease aggression to clear peace. Indictments in Columbus allege attempts to shake down liquor permit applicants. Ruel and Pack pleaded guilty. Oppenheimer pending.

Truman Ruel Pack Associated Prise Log Angeles Giattoro Albuquerque Kansas City Washington J Charles Rass MiTellman Independence Sell Tals Stedtive Martha E. Truman California Santa, Barbara Jac Bro Soviet Russia Ford University of California At Berkeley Columbus Franklin Co Grand Jury Selote Cof Philadelphia Tracy Peck Portsmouth Common Pleas John R. King A. E. Oppensheimer Ralph J. Bartlett Oppenheimer Anna Glen Howard J. Cell Clark Co McCall Gilbert Shi Londo Shively

Truman to Speak Thursday in Columbus on Train

President Truman is set to speak in Columbus on Thursday at 6 p.m. from the rear platform of his special train. The stop is part of a non-political swing through Ohio with additional stops possible on the return to Washington.

Truman Columbus United Press Ohio Weshiingtor Aternsman Co‘Mumbai St. Louis Indianapolis

Temperatures Report For Today At 1 PM

Observed figures show a minimum of 56 degrees today with yesterday at 76. A year ago today the maximum reached 75 and the minimum 63.

Senieenans

High Court Upholds Renegotiation Act

The Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the war contract renegotiation act with no dissent on that point. The case involved appeals from firms led by Jacob Tichter and Jennie L. Lichter, doing business as the Southern Fireproofing Co. of Cincinnati, who challenged a government suit seeking profits cited at 856,610 dollars from wartime contracts.

Gy Alle Ausoiciale Washington Spreme Court High Tribunal Jachine Department U. S Department Justice Burton Jacob Tichter Jennie L. Lichter Southern Fireproofing Co Cincinnati Gov

Atom Workers to Sign Contract at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Bank Ridge Tenn June 4 management and labor were to sign a contract ending a strike threat at Oak Ridge National Laboratory today. The agreement provides for a wage increase and clarifies terms for uranium enrichment workers at the facility.

ATOM Oak Ridge Bank Ridge Tenn Oak Ridge National

Senate Fight Shapes Up On European Recovery Plan

Washington reports a new Senate clash over the European Recovery Program. Senators push for the full 5.3 billion package to boost Europe and stem Communism, while the appropriations committee trims to 12 months and cuts most House figures. Vandenberg Marshall and Hoffman pressed for full funding.

Washington Senate Europe Appropriations Committee House Congress Sen. Vandenberg Michian Marshall EQA Paul G. Hoffman

Looming Deadline Spurs Coal Parley

Washington June 12 Associated Press reports pressure mounting on both sides of the soft coal contract talks with barely three weeks left to avert a nationwide strike. The current wage pact expires June 20 while a industrywide vacation to July 5 sets the effective deadline awaiting John L. Lewis and the operators. Talks were to resume as Lewis opened bargaining after a two week lull. He pressed for winning commitments from operators to assume nearly 320 million dollars in distress payments to miners.

Associated Press Washington Joh L. Lewis Lewis

Cleveland Indians drinker jeers amid rain celebrations

A confused Cleveland report notes celebrations for the Cleveland Indians in the American League with references to drunks, jeers, and a chaotic charge sheet. The fragment hints at a weather condition and public reaction surrounding the team’s event.

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