Billions for Defense Plan Urged
A presidential commission urged immediate adoption of universal military training at age 18 with six months basic training and six months further instruction. It warned of a future war requiring large numbers of trained troops domestically and abroad, despite atomic weapon fears. The report recommends congressional action this session and outlines a civilian led draft training commission.
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America
Universal Rang
Dor
Karl T. Compton
Shell
Truman
Congress
Charles G. Tess
Wile
Prossort
Armed Services
Weather notes predict hot week with high near 84
A battered weather snippet reports a hot spell with Sunday reaching about 84 degrees, five degrees above normal. It mentions Monday and Tuesday expect partly cloudy skies and similar warm conditions. The text is garbled but centers on summer heat and brief forecast.
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Jarboe
Slayer of.3 Takes: Own Life
In Middletown United June 2 a 44 year old war veteran shot his wife Dorothy 32 their son Arthur 4 and guest William McKenzie 14 after an argument at a government housing project apartment he then killed himself Detective Colin Fite said Arthur W Watson 44 took his own life after the slaying of his wife Dorothy 32 their son Arthur and McKenzie 14
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Middletown
Unio
Colin Fitegerald
Arthur
W. Watson
Dorothy
Wiliam McKenzie
Mrs Truman’s Mother In Law Is Reported In Fair Condition
Grandview Me June 2 The president's mother Mrs Martha B Truman was reported holding her own by the president's physician Dr. Graham and Gen Wallace Graton. The condition was described as fair and she was resting comfortably with Wycor accent noting improvement.
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Truman
Wallace Graton
Grahamt
Martha B. ‘Truman
Police Called To Ford Plants During Foremen Strike
Police reinforcements rushed to Ford Motor Company plants in Detroit to avert violence during a foremen strike. Extra squads were summoned as about 40 foremen from the Foremen's Association of America allegedly blocked supervisory employees from entering the River Rouge plant.
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Cins
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Foreman's Association of America
River Rouge
Fire at Trovel warehouse kills wool stock and spirits
A large fire in Trovel France June 2010 destroyed a warehouse containing wool textiles and a large stock of brandy and wine. Damages were estimated at 2.5 million dollars while authorities investigated the blaze.
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Trovel
France
French New Agency
Refrigerator Blamed for Fire in East Rosewood Avenue Home
Five eagled from an avertvat ed moter jo an electric refrig erator Monday that caused dam ages estimated at $4 to the Hox and residence of Mrs. Susie Finesilver, 269 East Rosewood avenue,
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Susie Finesilver
East
Rosewood Avenue
Weather records fall in Britain amid extreme cold spell
London reports record temperatures as a severe cold snap grips Britain. The reading at Kew Gardens reached unprecedented heights for January, signaling a historic weather anomaly and sparking discussions on climate patterns.
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London
Anne
Britain
World Sinking Pontiff Warns Of Global Crisis
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI warns the world is slack and sinking under deluges of problems. He deplores poverty, calls for a new order of right and peace, urges prompt normal neighborly relations, and warns further war risks and economic crises without renewed unity.
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Vatican City
Pius
Flo
Heatel
Thun Maly
Christas
Kuiman
Autos Lead in Holiday Deaths Over Memorial Weekend
The Associated Press reports 223 traffic fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend, far above last year’s 164 but below safety predictions. California led highway deaths with 31. Texas saw at least 24 violent deaths. Continuous highway, train, and air mishaps included eight mute or trick incidents, two runovers, and several fire, drowning, and gunshot fatalities.
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Associated Press
National Safety Counel
California
Texas
Hungary Credit Held Up in US Suspension Move
Washington reported a suspension of a 4 million dollar credit linked to pre-Communist arrangements with Russian support. The U S statement wished success for the Mong Communist regime and Prime Minister Alcide de Gasperi while pledging aid to the Italian people preserving democracy, rights, and human dignity.
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Witus
Ieermary
Marshall Ale
United States
Prine Minster
Alcide de Gaspers
Two Killed in Powder Plant Blast in RDIBERG Pa
Two men died and nine were injured in a powder plant explosion at the American Cyanamid and Chemical Corp in Lawrence County. The dead were Merle Craven, 55, and Robert Downing, 38, both from New Castle. One building, the jelly hinge, housed gelatin dynamite production. Detective John Manville of New Castle reported the details.
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Rdiberg
American Cyanami and Chemical Corporation
Ibis
Lawrence County Carmiunity Sonay
Asi Merle Craven
Robert Downing
New Castle
John Manve
New Castin
House Passes Tax Bill on Budget Taxes Reforms
Washington June 20 The House gives final approval to Republican backed legislation to redefine taxes effective July 1. The bill totals about 4 million dollars and is expected to win Senate approval to proceed.
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Washington
Rouse
Death Toll In Tornadoes Rises Across Arkansas and Oklahoma
Tornadoes swept rural Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma, killing at least 43 people and injuring hundreds. Most victims were children in Pine Bluff and surrounding farming regions. Leedy, Oklahoma, saw six deaths and many injuries. The storms damaged thousands of homes and bridges, with Arkansas reporting extensive destruction in a 20 mile wide path. Local warnings and rapid siren alerts helped save lives, while Fourth Army prepared to assist and Red Cross reported no immediate needs.
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Oklahoma
Pine Huff
Pine Flne
Leadoy
Standay
Pine Bluff
Jank Sapp
Leedow
Oka
Sleem
Fourth Army
Atlantas
Jonathan M. Walhwight
Macon
American Legion
Red Cross
Forecast Parity Cloudy Start To Week
A weather note reports a cloudy start to Monday with minimal temperature change after Noor. No significant shifts expected through Tuesday with a steady or near steady high and low. Sunday's high and Monday's low are mentioned as minor figures, page 1A.
Padres Meet Behind Closed Doors
City council and mayor Callaghan met with W B Ilton city auditor and T Dobbs city attorney to discuss funding. The session focused on raising city revenue and selecting a depository for funds, with an anticipated ordinance to accept a National Bank of Commerce bid.
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Alfred Callaghan
Walter’ A. Maessen
Imanager
Stingenfield
Walter ©. Gunstream
National Bank of Commerce
Callaghan
Mauermatin
Walter Hatsch
Hamilton
C. Ray Davis
Henry Hein
Hein
Helicopter Mail Pickup Authorized for LA Area
The Civil Aeronautics Board today authorized Los Angeles Airways to operate a helicopter mail and property pickup and delivery service in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. It is the first summer-only authority of its kind in the United States.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Los Angeles Airways, Inc
Los Angeles
United States
Weatherly Made Inspector Weatherly in Police Audit
Weatherly, chief of police under fire, is named inspector of police by successor Fred Falimet. A department survey will determine each man’s best position, with no changes until completion. Salary set at $325 monthly. staff reshuffle includes three inspectors and deputy chief elimination.
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Hee Weatherly
P. L. Andere
Fred Falimet
Palmer
Kaymont A. South
Weashearty
Parlice
Cliff Ramehissel
Prinier
BE. P. Rapardh
Chel Pantie
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Mauermann
Walter
Mabel Miller
Lena Murrey
Migg Daiis Shipidy
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Fay Reinke
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