Truman decries budget cuts aiding the Communist side
President Truman denounces House budget reductions as a foolish reckless act that could force demobilization of U S armed forces. He urges Senate action to restore defense and foreign aid, warning cuts threaten Europe Greece and general NATO defenses.
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Washington
Truman
House
U. S
Alben Barkley
Senate
Efort
Israel
Kfar Truman
Armed Services
Tim
Europe
Knetzer Release Denied In Contempt Ruling
Judge Charles G Briggle denied Robert L Knetzer’s petition for release from jail for contempt of court. Knetzer, a bankrupt auto dealer who failed in 1948 with creditors totaling 2.5 million dollars, remains jailed on an indefinite contempt sentence from 1950 after a failed bid for freedom with a 50 000 dollar bond amid fraud indictments.
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Sears Fedeal
Chales G. Briggle
Robert L. Knetzer
Jai Knetzer
C and Bust
University of Illinois student dies in Mansfield crash
A University of Illinois sophomore David F. Ewing twenty from Aurora was killed when his car rammed a concrete abutment at a Mansfield gasoline station. Passenger Robert L. Johnson, twenty from Geneva, was thrown from the vehicle and only lightly hurt. Coroner Max Myers said Johnson was asleep and unaware of the accident and that Ewing may have dozed at the wheel.
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U. OF i
Mansfield
University of Illinois
David F. Ewing
Aurora
Robert L. Johnson
Geneva
Pratt County
Max Myers
Johnson
Ewing
Ed. Myers
Fresh Water Share Highlighted by Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society states the Great Lakes hold about half of Earth's fresh water, underscoring their global importance for supply and ecosystem balance.
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Great Lakes
Earth
The
National Geographic Society
Front seat covers the body of Mike Clary, 51
Body of Mike Clary, 51, lay on the front seat of the car after a collision. Police identified him as the lone occupant. Investigators continued the scene assessment and transport to the medical examiner.
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Mike Clary
Airliner makes emergency Sahara desert landing off course
A British BOAC four engine airliner diverted 1300 miles from its London to Nigeria route and landed near the edge of the Sahara east of Ater in Mauritania. Two people were injured slightly while 16 others were rescued. French forces airlifted a medical colonel and supplies. The craft was found 500 miles north of Dakar with no reason given for the deviation.
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Dakar
French West Africa
Sahara Desert
Ater
Mauretania
British Overseas Airways
B.O.A.C
London
Nigeria
Truce Talks Resume After Prisoner Issue Stalls
In Munsan Korea on May 27 AP reports resumed armistice talks bogged down over the prisoner of war issue. North Korean Gen Nam II warns against slaughter of prisoners while UN commands deny forcing captured Reds to fight. UN spokesman Nuckols says Nam II's remarks could signal a broader threat of renewed hostilities.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations Command
Nam II
P.o.w.s
Koje Island
U.N
William P. Nuckols
Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Support Relief
Advert shows Doan’s Pills claim to ease backache fatigue headaches and dizziness from slow kidney function. It asserts the medicine helps kidneys flush waste and provides relief for those over 50 experiencing stress on kidney tubes and filters.
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Doan
Chicago Market News Roundup Chicago Prices Hold Steady
Butter receipts 965800 steady wholesale prices unchanged 93 AA 68 percent 92 A 68 90 B 66 89 C 65 eggs firm receipts 24470 prices unchanged to a cent per dozen higher US extras 36 US mediums 33 US standards 33 current receipts 30 dirties 29 checks 28 strawberries weaker arrivals by carload Illinois Indiana Missouri California prices 8.00 9.50 for early red varieties live poultry steady receipts 1480 coops prices unevenly up to three cents a pound heavy hens 23 25 light hens 19 20 roosters 30 34 friers 27 31 old roosters 18 19 ducklings 29
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Chicago
U. S
California
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
F.o.b
Grain prices quoted for wheat corn oats barley and soybeans
Cash wheat none. Corn prices listed for No 2 yellow at 1.85. No 3 at 1.83 84. No 4 at 1.80 82. No 5 at 1.75 78. sample grade 1.65 4 80. Oats none. Barley nominal malting 1.28 65. feed 1.20 30. Soybeans none.
Illinois Counties to Receive Disaster Relief Aid
The Mississippi River flood damage prompts relief for three Illinois counties. Damaged crops and farm losses trigger aid to farmers and affected communities across the region. Authorities assess debris and coordinate with state agencies for swift distribution of funds.
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Illinois
Washington
Mississippi
Florida Demos Voting Today in 1948 Primary
Florida voters faced the Democratic primary as 24 delegates were up for grabs for the 1948 nominating race. Kefauver and Russell led a field of 84 candidates with 26 and 41 pledges respectively, while 15 unpledged.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Kefauver
Russell
Farm disaster areas named in three Illinois counties
The government designated Carroll Whiteside and Rock Island counties as disaster areas under the Agriculture department emergency farm loan program following a damaging event. The action allows affected farmers to access loan assistance and relief measures.
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Northwest Illinois
Carroll
Whiteside
Rock Island
Agriculture Departments
Ridgway Arrives In Paris to Lead NATO Forces
General Matthew Ridgway arrived in Paris to assume command of NATO fighting forces with General Eisenhower present. He stressed that a strong defense against communism can be built from many nations and cited his Korea experience with 16 nations in a unified force.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
Europe
N.A.T.O
Korea
Dwight D. Eise
Paris
United Nations
Ridgway
Orly Field
Normandy
D-day
Eisenhower
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
S.H.A.P.E
Matt
U. N
Far East
Kline to Succeed Cloud at Illinois School for the Deaf
Thomas K. Kline age 38 will become superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf in Springfield effective July 1, succeeding Dr. Daniel T. Cloud. The appointment announced May 27 by the school and Associated Press report.
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Springfield
Thomas K. Kline
Daniel T. Cloud
Illinois School For the Deaf
State director urged Wilson resignation at Orient No 2 mine
Walter Eadie the state director and former Orient No 2 manager asked Wilson to resign on April 17. Mine inspectors testified conditions warranted rock dusting cleaning coal ventilation and timbering repairs. They said Wilson's January to April reports showed the mine ready for operation while no recommendations were in his reports.
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Walter Eadie
No. 2
Wilson
Merle Reak
West Frankfort
Jmes Sneddon
Christopher
Edward Grelak
Benton
Michael Schanko
Roscoe Moore
William Johnson
Orient No. 2
Arlie N. Cook
Cook
Franklin County
Roscoe Steger
Elkville
Jack Brown
Fred Wall
United Min
Moline Area Gas Price Cut and Bread Price Rise
The Office of Price Stabilization allowed bakeries in Moline East Moline Rock Island and Davenport to raise bread to 18 cents a loaf. Gas stations in Moline East Moline and Silvis cut regular gasoline by six cents to 21.5 cents a gallon as oil companies wage a local price war.
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Moline
Quad Cities
East Moline
Rock Island
Ill
Davenport
Iowa
Silvis
Three Airmen Die in B 45 Plane Crash Near Franklin
A B 45 Tornado jet bomber on a routine training flight exploded and crashed near Franklin Virginia killing three airmen who were awaiting transfer overseas. The incident occurred May 26 with investigators examining the wreckage and cause.
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Franklin
Here
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