Smuts Resigns as Malan Wins South African Election
Prime Minister Smuts resigns after a decisive defeat. Dr. Daniel Malan, 74, is called to form a new government leading a Nationalist Afrikaner coalition. Smuts loses his seat as 152 of 153 races show Nationalists ahead, ending United Party majority.
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Thirteen Die in Northwest Floods Since 1894
Floodwaters in three Pacific Northwest states and Canada caused widespread evacuations amid the worst floods since 1894. The death toll rose to 13, with Ludvig Brunner among the latest victims in Spokane after being swept away while swimming. The Fraser Valley in British Columbia faced severe damage as the Canadian Navy readied a large scale Dunkirk style evacuation using small craft.
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MacArthur declines return to U S until after political convention
General Douglas MacArthur says he will not return to the United States before the Republican national convention, saying his return would be misunderstood and condemned as political. He told Senator Bridges the decision is to avoid influencing the political process.
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Chrysler Union Talks Face Snag as Strike Grim Fades
Detroit reports a potential snag in wage talks between Chrysler Corp and the CIO United Auto Workers as 73,000 production workers enter day 17 of a threatened strike. Negotiators return to intensified bargaining after a Memorial Day weekend pause, eyeing a possible Tuesday resolution after a long session.
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Christmas Tree Sign Stuns Town Visitors
A faded street scene shows a sign reading Christmas trees for sale drawing puzzled glances from Beck-Jegans as they wipe sweat. In a jewelry shop window a chalked price list reads Watches 15 jewels 27.50 and 17 jewels 29.50 prompting shoppers to inspect the display.
Bridges says MacArthur reply will reach Appropriations panel
Bridges expects General MacArthur to answer the invitation to return to the United States and address the Appropriations Committee. The general, long tipped as a possible Republican nominee, remained under strong consideration as the party gathers for the Philadelphia convention starting June 21. MacArthur’s headquarters said the reply had been sent to Washington and would come through Bridges, fueling expectation of a yes.
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Eccles Advises Truman Against New Appointment
Marriner S Eccles declared he does not want a new title from President Truman while signaling he will stay on the Federal Reserve Board as a member. The exchange follows Truman’s 1948 reshuffle that removed Eccles as chairman and named Thomas B. McCabe, with Eccles then resisting a vice chair role.
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Prince Street Paving Starts in Beckley
Highway crews begin preliminary paving on Prince Street Beckley as State Road Commission plans a full resurfacing from Harper Road to Kanawha Street. Acme Construction to lay Kentucky rock asphalt and base repairs on Route 3 truck highways over Second Street and New Raleigh Road with funding expected after July 1 for South Oakwood Avenue resurfacing.
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Trial Opens on Two Appeal Suits in Raleigh Court
A Raleigh County Circuit Court session opens two appeal suits linked to a March 24 1947 accident near Daniels. J M Deck is defendant in both cases with Jack Woodrum infant and E C Bennett as plaintiffs. The truck Deck drove collided with Woodrum's car causing injuries and property damage.
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Investigators scramble to pin broadcast blame
Four investigating groups in Washington scramble to locate fault for Voice of America broadcasts to Latin America. President Truman ordered an inquiry but noted NBC farmed out the programs, not run by the State Department. Senate and House panels prepare hearings and NBC questions amid a national uproar over anti democratic portrayals.
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Atlanta market shows lesson for Beckley style fruit trade
Editor notes state commissioner proposes Beckley group visit Atlanta market as a model. Thomas F. Stafford reports how Georgia's state farmers market system began in 1915 with Atlanta as central hub, its growth to multiple regional markets, and how space rents fund operation.
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Judge Delays Government Rail Union Legal Fight
The judge postponed until June 10 a government rail strike dispute with three unions and extended until June 11 a temporary ban preventing any walkout. The injunction seeks to bar a strike as long as railroads remain seized by the government. no reason was given for the delay.
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Unions Move to Strike Down Grounding Ban
Locomotive engineers firemen enginemen and switchmen filed a motion to lift the grounding ban claiming Goldsborough lacked authority and Truman order to seize railroads was invalid. Goldsborough set June deadlines for briefs and replies, noting federal judges may issue anti strike orders against government employees per Supreme Court precedent.
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Wallace Party Sets Convention Call for Philadelphia Rally
The New Party led by Henry A Wallace calls a founding convention in Philadelphia July 23-25 with Wallace for president and Glen H Taylor for vicepresident. nomination and acceptance speeches slated July 24 at Philadelphia Convention Hall and Shibe Park rally.
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Britain Plans New Palestine Split Proposal For UN Council
London reports Britain is drawing an alternative to the UN plan for partitioning Palestine to present to the Security Council. Bevin and U.S. Douglas influence noted. Twenty one British officers in the Arab Legion ordered to withdraw. Cadogan says they will not serve in Palestine. Canterbury convocation authorizes a UN message urging Jerusalem peace.
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Weather summary for Virginia region yesterday and today
Yesterday's high and last night's low reported with regional temperatures. Precipitation in the 24 hours ending 10 am shows none. Rivers Greenbrier and New Belle joint area remain normal and clear with visible highs and lows noted for Oak and Slade Creek regions.
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