Nevada graduates hear wartime leaders urge global outlook
Sixty graduates receive degrees as the University of Nevada marks its 56th commencement in the new gym. Honorary doctorates go to four former Nevadans including Lt. Gen. Oscar W. Griswold and Rear Admirals Redman and Fife. Addressing the class, the speakers urged realism, unity, and a broad, global vision for the future.
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Army to Press Wreck Inquiry
West Palm Beach June 10 Army authorities planned to investigate the crash of a C 54 from Morrison field in which 23 persons were believed to have perished. An army rescue party recovered 19 bodies from the wreckage before darkness halted activities last night. The plane carried 17 passengers and six crew members and exploded as it crashed on a mountainside on Taboga island off the Canal Zone coast during a routine flight from Morrison field to Albrook field. It left at 4 45 am Sunday and struck the mountain at 11 13 am. Lt Col John S Owens said the crew was selected. The flight included 13 enlisted men one army colonel two West Point cadets and one civilian.
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Stassen Backed Candidate Seeks Nebraska Senate Nomination
Washington dispatch reports Harold E. Stassen backs Gov. Dwight Griswold in the Nebraska GOP senatorial primary against incumbent Hugh Butler. The race centers on foreign policy, with Griswold supporting the Joan plan and Stassen emphasizing international stance. A Griswold win could boost Stassen toward the 1948 Republican nomination. a Butler triumph would dampen that path. Idaho voters also face a Democratic primary with Sen. Charles C. Gossett defending renomination against George E. Conart and Paul L. Geddes.
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Nevada 56th Commencement Honors Highest Scholar
The University of Nevada celebrated its 56th annual commencement with awards and scholarships. Patricia Traner, daughter of Dean Fred W. Traner, earned the gold medal for the highest four year scholastic average, 3.85, on 134 hours. The note honored several Reno and rural students with Fleischmann, Jewett Adams, Matthews, and other scholarships, including Eileen Kerr, Tasca Masini, James Teipmer Nona Lee Tuttle, and more, totaling multiple awards across the campus from $40 to $400.
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Grand Mufti Plans Return to Arab Palestine Rift
Grand Mufti of Jerusalem banished in 1937 reportedly returns to the Middle East and prepares to influence the Arab struggle against Jewish immigration. Dr. Hussein El Khalidi says the Mufti arrived at Bladan Syria and will attend the Arab League Council meeting discussing the British American inquiry on Palestine and the proposal to admit 100000 European Jews.
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Election Expense Account Shows Every Cent Counted
Isaac Wrightsman of Moorland filed an expense account for his Blue River township trustee nomination campaign. He reports spending just 27 cents on postal cards and won the nomination by 28 votes in New Castle Indiana on June 10.
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Future of OPA Still Uncertain
Washington June 10 The fate of the OPA bill extending price controls beyond June 30 remains uncertain with senators predicting sharp changes on the floor. The measure trims price administrator powers, ends subsidies by May 1, and grants de control board overrules while maintaining some postwar price mechanisms.
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Chinese Truce Talks Continue Amid Violations Reported
U S General Marshall and Communist Gen Chou En Lei met to seek permanent peace in China while the government charged Red forces with truce violations. Yenan said Chou’s weekend talks with Marshall and decisions were secret. Government reports claim 200 officers and men were killed or wounded as Communist brigades attacked Lafa and Kiu railway stations east of Yungki.
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Senate Vote Delayed On Streamlining Reform Effort
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin leads a lone push for a senate showdown on a measure to streamline congressional procedure. Time constraints, an urgent OPA extension bill, and opposition from senate veterans push the vote back as Democratic Leader Barkley grants brief extra time to seek a vote before tackling the extension measure.
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Service Limit For Teen Agers
Washington reports Rep Sparkman proposes using an 18-year-old draft limit to break the draft deadlock. The plan would bar sending 18-year-olds overseas unless they volunteer, allow domestic service only, and not affect 19-year-olds inducted before May 15. Conferees aim for a final compromise this week for both chambers.
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Count Increases In Hotel Deaths
CHICAGO June 10 The death toll from last Wednesday's La Salle hotel fire rose to 61 today. Jerry Tyler 45 of Niles Michigan an industrialist died last night in St Luke's hospital from burns and injuries. His wife Mary 40 also perished and their son Michael 12 died after being removed from the hotel. Tyler was president of Tyler Fixtures Corp maker of electrical refrigeration equipment.
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Whitney Warns Congress on Labor Strife in June Speech
CLEVELAND June 10 GPI A F Whitney said Congress must address strike causes or risk a longer period of industrial unrest. He accused both Congress and President Truman of failing to remedy labor conditions and urged leaders to stay on the job to stabilize the economy and prevent further strikes. He warned that limiting workers rights would provoke more strikes.
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Electric Storm Takes Nine Lives
Boston dispatch reports an electrical storm sweeping New England last Saturday night into Sunday caused at least nine deaths and property damage exceeding 750000 dollars as towns assess the wreckage and costs.
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Shore Leave Plan Rejected by Maritime Union
Washington June 10 AP Union leaders rejected a proposal to grant seamen shore leave with pay as a path to end the 56 hour week dispute. CIO national maritime union called the plan impractical while Eastern operators had already tabled it. Congress and labor leaders moved to prepare for a Friday night strike as CMU unions set a midnight walkout. Curran signaled a shorter week is essential to avoid action, with ports primed for stoppages and soup kitchens begun in several cities.
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Leaders Expect Truman Veto
White House informants say President Truman is likely to veto the Case labor disputes bill. He and advisers spent two days studying the measure which would create federal mediation machinery and regulate union activity. A Tuesday veto is anticipated with action needed by midnight Wednesday to avoid automatic enactment.
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King of Siam Is Found Dead King of Siam Is Found Dead
In Bangkok on June 10 Prince Phumiophon Adaldet age 18 was named king of Siam after his brother King Ananda Mahidol age 20 died from a bullet wound in the royal palace. The legislature chose him in an extraordinary session. Police say Ananda's death was accidental.
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Elephant Blamed in Damage Suit Against Field Store
In Chicago on June 10, Mrs. Florence M Williams filed a $2000 damage suit naming Marshall Field and Company. She alleges an elephant being moved to an elevator caused a crowd of fleeing spectators to knock her down in the department store on November 20, 14.
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Appropriation Repeal Asked
President Truman proposed to Congress the repeal of appropriations totaling 93 089 436 596 plus contract authorizations totaling 174 178 000 in addition to three previous recessions amounting to 53 914 924 373 in cash and 4 674 706 880 in contract authorizations The repeal includes 1 138 258 305 for civil agencies 1 563 283 418 for the war department and 87 894 813 for the navy department
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