House Vote Would End Price Control
The House approved ending price controls on almost all consumer goods by a 146 to 88 vote subject to reconsideration. The amendment by Rep. Henry Talle would lift ceilings on nonrationed items and those selling below ceiling for three months, with potential rationing only if kept under ceilings. Republicans backed the measure. Democrats largely opposed it.
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U S Curbs Will Continue Amid Construction Delays
The government scrapped its plant covelar building scria tions and postponed easing curbs on home construction and on amusement site building indefinitely. CIO workers led by Philip Murray struck on June 2 after the Supreme Court invalidated Truman's steel seizure.
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Philip Murray
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U. S. Supreme Court
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Weather sketch for Southern Illinois with warm spell
Partly cloudy warm spell continues in Southern Illinois with thundershowers possible tonight and Saturday. Temperatures range from lows mid 60s to highs around 95 to 99, with recent highs around 95 and current readings near 92. Winds light, precipitation near 0.0 inches, lake levels and spillways noted at Crab Orchard Lake and Little Grassy. overall temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal with a cooling trend next week and chances of showers on Saturday and again Monday through Tuesday.
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Local newspaper index and section listings
An unusual index notes sections across the Daily Press including Area national news page 1 Local news page 3 Editorials page 4 Social news pages 6 and 7 yes 9 and 10 recited ads pages 13 Comics 2nd movies page 15 Pictures page 16 and quuthera UBasiman edition details remain unclear.
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Truman Moves Bill to Expand Marine Corps Power
President Truman faces a measure to raise Marine Corps strength and grant greater independence from the Navy. The bill, passed by Congress, would place the commandant on the Joint Chiefs, ensure Marine autonomy, and allow up to 400000 Marines in peacetime with three divisions and three air wings and no wartime ceiling.
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Stevenson Regime Hit by Stratton Charge at Club
Republican William G. Stratton told a Union League Club luncheon that Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson did not clean up his party. He accused Stevenson of letting civil service rules be bent to permit political pressure and for employees to become precinct captains and contribute to campaigns.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
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Union League Club
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Veterans' Aid Shifts Urged by Governor Stevenson
Gov Adlai Stevenson urged reform of Illinois veterans services at the 33rd annual VFW state convention in Peoria. He called for centralized administration to reduce duplication and cost, noting current programs are scattered across multiple agencies and lack coordination. He backed Legislation reflecting Schaefer Commission recommendations for long term, permanent structuring.
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Adlai Stevenson
Veterans Services
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Schaefer Commission
Strike to Halt Arms Output in a Few Weeks
Industry and the military warn the steel strike could suspend most arms production within weeks. A survey shows enough steel may last until August in general, but tools and components may run short, delaying jets engines, atom bombs, and submarines. Secretary Lovett moves to divert steel to weapon plants and pass steel through picket lines, though impact remains limited.
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CIO
Pittsburgh
Defense Department
Department
Retired Miner Marvin Kyle Found Dead in Tavern Room
Marvin Blackie Kyle, a retired coal miner in his sixties, lay dead in a rear tavern room in Johnston City. Sheriff Ora Kirby and Coroner Sam Simmons investigated possible foul play while noting a head wound. Kyle may have died of natural causes, and an inquest was set for 2 p.m. at Murman and Wilson funeral home. His sole known relative is daughter Mrs. Jack Yates of Herrin.
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Blackie) Kyle
Johnston City
Ora Kirby
Sam Simmons
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Kirby
Te Murman and Wilson Funeral Home
Jack Yates
Herrin
American Sabres Down Two Communist Planes
Six American Sabre jet pilots reported destroying two and damaging two of six Communist propeller planes they ambushed south of the Manchuria North Korea border. The Fifth Air Force Assesses that the two damaged craft may have been destroyed. Ground action paused on T-bone hill west of Chorwon and on the Central Front southeast of Kunsong.
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Kunsong
U S Attorney Dismissed In Cleanup Probe
U S Attorney Lester Luther, 63, was dismissed at President Truman's request amid evidence he shared in fees with Nicholas Lopes. A special grand jury will review the case in Topeka Kansas as part of a Justice Department house cleaning. Lopes would not comment. Luther denied improper gain. Kendrick of Dolite Company said Lopes handled general legal work, not tax matters.
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Lester Luther
Truman
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Delite Company of
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Lopes
Criminal Division
Attorney General’s Manual of Regulations
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Dolite Company
U S May Buy Planes From NATO Nations
The United States considers buying aircraft from European NATO members using Mutual Security funds. Amb. William H. Draper says the North Atlantic Council will be asked to propose European production to meet NATO needs and reduce U S procurement of American aircraft.
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Chicago Poised to Host Big Party GOP and Democrats Conventions
Chicago prepares for both parties high profile conventions with hotels, transport, and security plans. July 7 GOP convenes 13th Chicago meeting and July 21 Democrats open 8th in the city. Amphitheater capacity 12 000, news services and Illinois Bell set up rapid communication for attendees.
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Lattimore Passport Ban Reported By Baltimore Sun
The State Department reportedly barred Owen Lattimore from leaving the United States though it would not confirm a decision. Lattimore, a Johns Hopkins professor and IPR trustee, denied Communist ties as Sen. McCarthy attacked him amid a Senate inquiry into IPR influence on Far Eastern policy.
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Internal Security Subcommittee
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Harry M. Durning
Port of New York
Democrats and Republicans Clash in Washington Baseball Game
In Griffith Stadium tonight the House members’ teams the Democrats and the Republicans renew a 40 year old rivaly. Sponsored by the Washington Evening Star for underprivileged children, the game carries political overtones with leaders C W Aunt Bishop and A S Herlong commenting on the matchup.
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Washington Evening Star
Jailer Volunteers Lie Test In Knetzer Jail Escape Case
Springfield Jailer Melvin Palmer offered to take a lie detector test as investigators pursue the escape of Robert L. Knetzer from the city jail. Palmer said he wants to clear himself amid a case where a man posing as a federal officer fooled him into releasing the bankrupt car dealer.
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Robert L. Knetzer
Springfield City
Palmer
Knetzer
Jes G. Briggle
Briggle
Sape
Wheatwin Lesseas
Taft Attacks Eisenhowers Me Too Campaign
Senator Robert A Taft blasted Dwight D Eisenhowers approach to domestic and foreign policy during a televised address criticizing a me too presidential campaign He claimed Eisenhower has shifted views on spending and tax cuts while urging immediate end to price controls and gradual draft elimination Taft argued for balanced budgets and strong liberty oriented platform endorsements.
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Denver
Ohio
Truman
Reilly
Cairo Citizens Drive to Clean Up Turbulent City
A Cairo Citizens Committee steps up to curb tavern trouble and street violence as Mayor Smith and police face pressure. Physicians and residents urge enforcement of closing laws amid reports of gambling and fights near riverfront taverns and a tense city council.
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Smith
Earl
Little Bud)Shepherd
Max Bevil
Ohio
Foreign aid bill signed with reduced next year funding
President Truman announced the foreign aid bill totals 6.45 billion dollars for the coming year, about 18.6 percent less than the minimum he said was necessary. Congress had imposed the cuts before the measure became law.
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