Interior budget ax cuts 1948 hearmeat action
The House Appropriations Committee proposed a sweeping 36 billion dollar reduction to the 1948 interior department budget, abolishing divisions, trimming agencies including the Reclamation Bureau and Geological Survey, and prompting job losses across the department. The panel recommended 156,338,513 for 12 months starting July 1, well below the president's figures.
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House Appropriations Committee
Truman
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Congress
Reclamation Bureau
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Power Administration
Bureau ‘of Indian ‘Affairs
The
Geological Survey
Bureau of Mines
the Fish ‘and Wildlife “Service
National Park Service
$50 Million Housing Plea Aims for Veteran Dormitories
Federal housing officials asked Congress to provide 50 million dollars to complete 12 000 temporary dormitory units for veterans on college campuses. Raymond F Foley and Dillon S Myer told a Senate subcommittee the extra funds are needed to fulfill government obligations. The request would be in addition to 450 million already appropriated, set to cover about 152 000 units after rising costs reduced the original 200 000 target.
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Washington
Congress
Raymond F. Foley
National Housing
Dillon S. Myer
Federal Public Housing Authority
Senate Banking
Top Secret Joint Chiefs File Report Highlights Oil Industry
Disaster at Texas City amplifies focus on a top secret Joint Chiefs of Staff report about American petroleum, stressing the industry’s strategic significance. Marquis Childs weighs editorial impact and the column appears on the page with other features and notices.
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Texas City
Joint Chiefs of Staff
America
Marquis Childs
Giggling Man Sought in Brooklyn Homicide Case
Detectives today searched for a burglar described as muttering and giggling during a violent attack on a widowed mother Pauline Graff and her children in their ground floor apartment. The 9 year old Donald Graff was struck, and the 15 year old girl died nine to ten hours later.
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Brooklyn
Donald
Theis
Pauline Graff
Austria Talks Fail Again in Big Four Session
In Moscow AP reports the Big Four failed to reach an immediate Austrian peace treaty accord after a two hour secret session. Officials backed secrecy while hinting at possible future discussions. Western powers and Soviet negotiators faced major obstacles and time was requested to reassess.
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Moscow
Chinese Army Claims Rapid Advances In Shantung
The Peace Daily reports the Communist threat to Tsinan in Shantung province from the east has been nearly eliminated and governments claim the capture of two cities in the region.
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Nanking
Peace Daily
Tsinan
Shantung’ Province
Steel workers win $1 a day raise in pact across majors
Pittsburgh union leaders confirm a new contract with Stephens Big Steel, raising pay by $1 a day or 12½ cents an hour for 140000 workers across five major subsidiaries. The deal includes severance pay up to eight weeks, three weeks vacation for long service, and a portal to portal pay exclusion. Cost absorption urged through efficiency gains and higher benefits.
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St Corp
Philip Murray
CGO
United’ Steel Workers
Stephens
Big Steel
C.s.o.-United Electrical Workers
General Motors Corp
Westinghouse Electric Corp
General Motors
C.so
United Auto Workers
Walter Reuther
Detroit
Princess Elizabeth Pledges Life to Empire Speech
In a 10 minute broadcast the 21 year old heir to the British throne promised lifelong service to the empire and urged the youth of the far flung realms to share burdens with its elders. The message aimed at mobilizing support across the commonwealth.
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Elizabeth
Ante
Moore Bodies Found In Texas City Tragedy Update
Texas City officials report 921 dead or missing and 132 unidentified victims after a devastating explosion. Officials say 295 people remain missing and reassure residents that no new gas explosions are anticipated. Mayor Trahan criticizes Red Cross while Red Cross confirms ongoing relief efforts. Thirty five bodies were recovered Sunday.
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Roy Wade
Department of Public Safety
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Homer. Garrison
Texas Agency
The
Red’ Cross
Five Phone Strike Pickets Arrested in Detroit Scuffle
Five pickets were arrested today as violence broke out in the Michigan Bell Telephone strike. One striker was injured attempting to breach a guarded doorway at Detroit main Bell office as pickets blocked entry for several women trying to enter the building.
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Michigan Bell Telephone
Detroit
Bell
Winter Makes Comeback With Four Inch Snow
A late April snowstorm dumped 4.3 inches, snarling traffic and canceling many flights in Syracuse and Albany. Colonial Airlines and American Airlines pared schedules, while roads and buses faced disruption. By Monday, conditions improved though southern weather remained unsettled.
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Syracuse
Colonial Airlines
Albany
Truman Urges Unity to Cut Living Costs and Inflation
President Truman called for a united effort by government industry agriculture and labor to reduce prices and curb inflation. He urged moderation from labor, increased farm production, and resistance to tax cuts until the economy stabilizes, warning of a possible depression and urging cooperation to defend free peoples against totalitarian threats. He spoke at the Waldorf Astoria after traveling in rain through New York City.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Man Charged in Slaying of Six Year Old Rosemary Fusco
Anthony Papa 27 was held on a first degree murder charge in the death of Rosemary Fusco six, found slain in her Mineola home Saturday night. Nassau County District Attorney James N. Gehrig said Papa, dishonorably discharged from both the Army and Navy, confessed after police traced a blood trail from the Fusco home to his residence. He claimed he loved her like his own child and offered no reason for the crime.
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Anthony Papa
Rosemary Fusco
James N. Gehrig
Nassau’ County
Papa
Army
Navy
Fusco
Gehrig
Gehwig
Cheese prices fall on Mercantile Exchange
Wholesale cheese quotes slid today with the Mercantile Exchange showing declines of up to 6 cents a pound. Cheddar and other varieties moved to 35 12 to 86 cents per pound, records down from Friday’s quotations.
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New York
Mercantile
Seek to Avert Wall St Tieup
A three man conciliation committee worked to avert a strike against Wall Street exchanges and some brokerages. The Financial Employer's Union had set 10 AM for the walkout but moved the deadline forward indefinitely after Deputy Mayor John J Bennett urged submission of disagreements. The union, with about 5 000 members, weighs future actions.
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New York
Wall Street
Financial Employer’ Union
John J. Bennett
John Cola
Noose Ropes Found Linked to Jerusalem Ambush
British authorities found two ropes fashioned into nooses near the scene of an ambush on two military jeeps in Jerusalem. The incident, tied to Jewish underground groups, follows threats by Irgun to retaliate after members were hanged by British forces last week. Three men were detained. five soldiers and one civilian were injured. Additional road mines damaged two more vehicles between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and west of Jerusalem with no casualties.
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Zval Leuil
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Tel Aviv
Tloifa
Priest Condition Fair After Altar Stabbing
Rev. James W. Courtney 46 suffered slashes and stab wounds during Sunday Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in New Orleans. He was in fair condition at Mercy Hospital. Suspect Don Louis Laurentz 27, identified by police, jailed on aggravated battery charge. cards show Houston and Beaumont addresses.
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James W. Courtney
Mercy Hospital
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Clarence Molinero
Don Louis Laurentz
Molinero
Houston
Beaumont
Tex
Attack on priest at altar rail described in court account
Molinero recounts the assault as Father Courtney nears with the Eucharist. A kneeling man rises and stabs the priest in the throat with a pocketknife, then slashes his neck and back while Courtney shelters the ciborium. The martyr-like scene ends without resistance from the priest.
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Molinero
Father Courtney
Labor Capital Parley Proposed Amid Union Crisis
Washington reports the AF of L executive council invited by Murray to discuss restrictions. he would not comment until telegram receipt. CIO and AFL groups push toward organic unity amid legislative pressure as unions total over 13.5 million members.
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Washington
Murray
Pittsburgh
Congress
C.I.0
Government officials seek wage settlements to end nationwide telephone strike
Officials counted on a weekend wave of wage settlements to end the 15 day nationwide telephone strike. They planned to urge Bell System companies to fulfill a promise to offer wages to the National Federation of Telephone Workers after a national wage pattern is set.
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Washington
Bol
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Ind
AFL and CIO Ponder Merger Plans Amid Capitol Fight
The AFL and CIO debate cooperation against restrictive legislation with merger talks led by a five member AFL committee including Green and John L. Lewis and CIO leaders Murray Reuther Rieve Potofsky and FitzGerald. The AFL council will meet for about two weeks to discuss the path forward.
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William
Hutcheson
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Teamsters
George Mrd
Murray
Walter ‘P. Reuther
Auto Workers
Emil Rieve
Textile Workers
Jacob Potofsky
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
United Electrical Workers
A.F.L. Council
Market Reacts To Steel Wage Settlement Rally
New York stocks rose as much as 3 a share in early trading after the steel wage settlement, with rails and industrials opening strong on large block transfers. Profit-taking trimmed gains as the market cooled, leaving averages near the lows last week.
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New York
Fire Extinguished After Inland City Fire Causes Extensive Damage
A large inland city fire in Lida caused extensive damage with estimates reaching 000,000 and left about 9,000 homeless. Police report three people missing and 400 slightly injured while early rain helped extinguish the flames.
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