Peace is Our Job at Scout Jamboree with Truman
President Truman addressed nearly 30,000 Boy Scouts at Valley Forge in a homeland peace message. He warned of a troubled world yet urged unity, democracy, and freedom while noting Scouts from 20 nations watched, with 20,000 spectators outside. He emphasized peaceful remedies over vengeance and outlined a program for peace. After the speech he sailed to Philadelphia and back to Washington. The jamboree enters its second day with regional hikes, campfires, and religious services planned, culminating in an evening convocation on Freedom of Worship.
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Court Weigh Split of GE Union Dues
A federal judge weighs GE’s bid to avoid liability for more than 106000 in checkoff dues claimed by rival unions. UE and CLO compete after UE was ousted as Communist-influenced. NLRB elections split GE plant representation. Judge Knox reserved ruling on a stipulation to settle dues, objections from over 500 GE workers, and possible refund where neither union won clear majority.
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International Union of Electrical Workers
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General Electric
John C. Knox
MLRB
Binghamton Man Indicted As Perjurer
BINGHAMTON. John J. Burke 48 pleaded innocent to a perjury indictment. The Broome County grand jury also accused Police Chief Michael J. Hanifin of helping organize protected gambling. Banovic 43 and 16 others faced bribery unlawful fees and conspiracy charges. Burke allegedly relayed instructions from Hanifin to Banovic on when not to operate gambling rooms. Burke, an electrical firm official, posted $10 000 bail. Acting Chief Edmund P. Sheahan named interim head. The grand jury has been probing protected gambling since December.
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John J. Burke
Michael J. Hanifin
Burke
Broome County
Grand Jury
Joseph Banovic
Banovic
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Ol Sehen
Bing- Ahamten
Nimbed
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McAvoy
Donald W. Kramer
Edmund P. Sheahan
Robert C. Brink
Binghamton
Women Lose Jobless Pay in Upstate Hat Maker Case
New York State unemployment insurance appeals board upheld a denial of benefits to seven women from Oneonta who worked in New York City hat making seasons. They returned home after spring and were deemed unavailable for work, since their isolated upstate community offered no immediate employment. Names were not released.
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Oneonta
New York City
Edward Corsi
Dewey Praises Anti-Bias Group in New York
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey praised the New York State Commission Against Discrimination on its fifth anniversary. The five member panel, created in 1945 to enforce fair employment practices, has expanded opportunities for people of all races and origins as public support and cooperation grew.
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July to Set Record for Employment
Government experts predicted this month would set new employment records as June reports show 61.5 million Americans employed, near the 1918 July peak. Census data indicate gains since January despite rising consumer credit and a small uptick in unemployment to 3.08 million. The Labor Bureau notes wholesale prices slipped 0.1 percent week to June 2 amid tensions in the Far East.
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Joureau
Happy Homes Seen Key to Defense
Dr. E J Shoben of the University of Iowa told a University of Southern California symposium on learning and psychotherapy that war defense depends on happy homes. He said unhappy midlife and traumatic neurosis caused by war stress affect many, noting that one in twenty people will spend time in a mental hospital.
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University of Iowa
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University of Southern California
Ease-up on Clean Politics is Vetoed
President Truman vetoed the Hatch Act relaxation aimed at federal workers in Virginia and Maryland. He argued any easing should be nationwide and opposed giving Congressional committees access to testimony and records, defending executive branch secrecy.
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Sinatra Won’t Talk About Ava Gardner Mystery
Frank Sinatra avoids Ava Gardner questions and refuses to comment. Reporters note rumors linking Gardner to a London trip and a misnamed producer, but Sinatra insists he cannot hear the inquiry and remains silent on the matter.
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Two Die in Gun Duel Near Wister Downtown
In Wister Oklahoma a fatal gun duel occurred last night as the town marshal and a robbery suspect were killed during an attempted arrest. A second suspect fled but a posse with bloodhounds tracked him toward rugged terrain near Wiser Dam. The dead are Marshal Thetal Johnson, 43, and Troy Sterling of Marshal Louisiana.
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Leflore
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Strike Talks Adjourned in New York Newspaper Fight
Prolonged mediation failed to settle a 19 day old strike by the American Newspaper Guild against the New York World Telegram and Sun. A three hour session ended without concrete results and the talks were adjourned for a week to Friday. Federal Mediator Walter A. Maggiolo said there was hope but no clear progress.
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Penn to Elect Odrta Tama and Gen Manuel Odrie
A lone candidate fields in the election as General Manuel Odrie, former head of the military junta, campaigns on a broadcast night. He claims since 1918 Peon has lived in peace and promises a national government if elected.
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Odrta Tama
Manuel Odrie
Miling
Orria
Rockets Cross Coast To Coast In Night Tests
Scientists from the NACA Ames Laboratory and University of California engineers propose horizontal coast to coast rocket flights. They note heat and drag at high altitudes as major challenges, with tests showing metal melting at 250 miles. Experts say rockets must reach high altitudes before level off in rarefied air. In Belgium, Leopold III’s return from exile advances after a confidence vote, with both houses required for final reinstatement.
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J. R. Stalder
Naca Ames Aeronautics Laboratory
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Cali
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University of Cifornia
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Belgium
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