Victory Day In London Celebrates Allied Victory Parade
Crowds line the Mall and streets in London to honor Allied victory with a dawn to dusk double procession led by the royal family and leaders including Prime Minister Attlee and Winston Churchill. The event includes 130 American service members and diversities of dominions and colonies, saluting fallen and celebrating wartime allies. The day also features a formal tribute to the Soviet leader Kalinin with President Truman’s message of condolence.
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Hull
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Liverpool
Seamen, Operator Work for Pact
Washington reports stalled talks as June 15 walkout looms. CIO AFL and independent unions join National Maritime Union in pressuring Eastern ship operators to cut the traditional 66 hour work week for seamen. Navy prepares to operate merchant shipping amid tense labor dispute.
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AFL
Independent
Woman Found Dead After Brutal Beating in Philadelphia
A nude red-haired woman, identified as Mrs. Mary Dutty by a 46-year-old painter, was found murdered in a second floor Philadelphia apartment. Authorities said she had been estranged from her husband. Investigators questioned the painter as a suspect. The victim’s face and jaw were severely damaged, with marks on the throat and the letters A and L branded on her stomach, possibly with acid.
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Grandmother 79 to Wed Neighbor Lad in Kentucky
In Louisa Kentucky a 79 year old grandmother and an 18 year old neighbor farm lad planned to marry today. Mattie Lyons Large, mother of seven and grandmother of 49, and Delbert Shorky Sprouse obtained their license yesterday.
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Hard Coal Miners To Pits Monday In New Pact
Pennsylvania hard coal miners will return to work Monday under a contract raising hourly wages and creating a health and welfare fund financed by a five cent per ton royalty. The agreement ends a week-long strike after five weeks of negotiations between anthracite operators and John L. Lewis led United Mine Workers. The fund aims to cover production costs and welfare needs, with experts estimating the brake on prices to home heating.
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Two New Polio Cases Reported in City
Polio cases rose with two new patients at Robert B. Green hospital on Saturday. Carol Humans, age 4, of 410 Tliden Avenue, and John David Rice, age unknown, of 610 DeWitt Street, diagnosed positive. Total polio cases reach 54 with six deaths. encephalitis tally at three with two deaths. Dr Margarett Lampe reported a mild polio case in a year old girl in the Weaver block whose family refused hospital care and asked she not return, prompting Dr Arendt to seek medical advisory board review.
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Carol Humans
Tliden Avenue
John David Rice
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E. J. Arendt
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Medical Advisory Board
Former Governor's Son Convicted In Embezzlement Case
JacksonMiss June 8 A Hinds county jury convicted Murphree 31 son of former Gov Dennis Murphree on embezzling 356 while serving as chief clerk with the State motor vehicle commission Camp Atterbury Indiana Col Ernest A Bixby post commander at the camp reported hospitalization of his wife Martha after a shooting at Bixby's quarters The couple said to be the only ones present The shooting occurred late Friday night and authorities deem it accidental Mrs Bixby hospitalized with nervous reaction
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Shooting Probe Details On Family Carriage Incident
Unclear notes question who held the weapon in a shooting involving Colonel Bixby, 47, and his wife about 45. The text references a man named Robert, 16, and a family context with further ages and identities unclear.
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Robert
Truman at Work on Labor Talk
Washington reports President Truman weighs two drafts for a labor bill message to Congress. He has not decided whether to approve or veto the Case Jaber legislation, which would create a federal mediation board and widen union curbs. Decisions hinge on potential political fallout and advisory options.
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China Hopes For Full Peace
Nanking June 9 Government armies in Manchuria halted today under an uneasy armistice. Mukden reported the government commander expected to complete occupation after the present 15 day truce. On the truce, which began yesterday, China pinned hopes for an ultimate end to the internal conflict between the government and the Communists.
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Babies Banned On Bride Ships Amid War Deportations
Washington June 4 The war department forbids carrying babies under six months on ships transporting war brides and children from Europe and the Mediterranean. Pregnant wives over six months are barred and ships may load no more than 25 percent with children under six. The move follows a board of inquiry report citing an epidemic among army transport children, nine deaths reported.
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Amard of
Two More Sought in Jewel Theft
Army Intelligence closed in on two more suspects in the Rhineland castle loot case that yielded 1 500 000 of Hessian crown jewels. Capt. Kathleen B Nash Durant and Col. J W Durant, already in custody, are linked to the smuggling of the diadems bracelets and rings. The war department says the couple were flown to an unannounced destination after recovery of 25 to 50 percent of the treasure.
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Youth Killed Defending Girl in Central Park Fight
New York police report a 20 year old youth, identified as Jack Hyland, died after defending 18 year old Yvonne Kenny from an alleged rape in Central Park. Kenny was in serious condition at Mount Sinai. she told officers three men accosted them, Hyland intervened, the assailants beat him, raped her, then fled.
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House Delays GI Pay Measure in Capitol One Week
WALLINGTON June 8 7 The house postponed final action on the long debated GI pay bill. lawmakers said they expect swift passage next Tuesday with many members out of town and aiming to be present. No votes against the measure surfaced during hours of debate.
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McNarney Knighted by King George VI in London
London June 8 General Joseph T. McNarney, U S commander in Germany, was made honorary knight commander of the Bath by King George VI at Buckingham Palace. The honor adds a high British title to his wartime leadership.
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Joseph T. McNarney
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Rain in Russia Lifts Wheat Crop Prospects
Tass reports heavy rains over five days in southern Ukraine and northern Caucasus plus areas around Kiev Kharkov Stalin grad and Moldavia. Rain improves crops after a severe drought, creating favorable growing conditions for wheat in major grain regions.
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Weather Outlook for San Antonio Area
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for partly cloudy conditions Saturday afternoon and night and Sunday with a few widely scattered afternoon thundershowers. Temperatures range from a high near 92 Saturday to a low around 70, with Friday’s high about 90 and Saturday’s low near 70. Additional weather details are on Page 2.
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Umberto II Monarchists Rally as Italy Threatens Crisis
Defeated monarchists march on Rome as Italy braces for a republic after a nationwide referendum. Rome reinforces troops while Milan and other cities see clashes, at least four deaths in Naples and scores injured. King Umberto II vows to stay until the republic is proclaimed, amid political tension and violence across the country.
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Weis Winning In Alabama Voting
Huntsville and surrounding Madison County voted wet by nearly two to one. The referendum on prohibition was held yesterday in the county and nearby towns, which had been dry.
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Huntsville
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Madison County
Reds in U S Report Says Communist Movement Abroad
Washington A House committee on un American activities released a 73 page report claiming the Soviet Union backs a Communist movement in the United States whose leaders declare it seeks revolution and overthrow of the current government The report warns the United States must fear foreign controlled Communism which aims to renew class warfare agitate race relations and promote revolution It urges individuals organizations and the government to be vigilant against Communists and front groups with labor unions urged to purge Communist elements.
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