France optimistic on Czechs Poles joining aid parley
French Foreign Office officials predicted Poland and Czechoslovakia may accept Anglo French invitations to the European recovery conference on July 12. They voiced optimism some Soviet satellites might attend seeking American dollars and industrial goods to rebuild their economies. Austria Belgium Denmark Greece Iceland Italy Luxembourg among those most likely to attend.
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Floods breach five foot barrier in Grand Tower Mississippi town
Mis sissippi River flood waters breach a five foot sandbag barrier at Grand Tower 75 miles south of St Louis flooding most of the town while residents reach high ground. Mayor Jesse Grammer says the worst flood in town history left the water at 40.1 feet with potential for higher levels as engineers report dikes in Illinois and Missouri holding under continued rain. A boy suffers a foot injury as the town relies on boat deliveries for food and defense against rising waters.
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Fourth of July editorial on happiness seekers and liberty
Marquis Childs critiques the booming tourist business dubbed a 6 billion annual pursuit of happiness. The editorial warns zeal for travel endangers life and liberties, framing it as a crucial today’s page topic with related features across comics, horoscopes, letters, and city life.
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Britain warns Russia over Paris conference sovereignty
Britain declares that any attempt to intimidate the 22 nations invited to the Paris Marshall plan conference would violate their sovereignty. A senior Foreign Office spokesman quoted Mr. Molotov stressing that great powers should not influence lesser powers.
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European aid conference to set four year plan
Italian Foreign Office circles say Italy will attend the Bevin Bidault conference. A Czechoslovak foreign office spokesman says Prague will discuss the invitation today. The gathering aims to form a steering committee in Paris to prepare a Europe needs report for the next four years for US aid.
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House Tax Bill Aims To Cut 1948 Taxes 4 Billion
Republicans claim votes to override President Truman veto and pass a tax cut bill effective January 1 1948. Ways and Means Chairman Knutson along with Doughton switch sides, two Democrats previously backing the veto join the majority. Senate prospects hazy but Millikin cautions hope for enough votes. showdown set for Tuesday with support possibly eroding a veto.
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Picnic Weather Forecast Promises Ideal Holiday Warmth
Weather Bureau forecasters say today and Saturday will be ideal for picnics and swimming with high temperatures in the high 70s today and possibly reaching the 80s on Saturday. The holiday weekend looks sunny and warm, matching public desires for outdoor leisure.
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Inflation Riddle Sparks Chuckle From Journeyman Barker
A quip by Journeyman Barker warns that inflation would double money you lack yet halve its value, illustrating the humor in economic paradoxes. The joke plays on the idea of having twice as much money that is simultaneously worth less.
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Bed Chained Girl Marks Liberty Day
A Knoxville girl Geraldine Massengill after turning 16 was chained to a bed by her father William Massengil and stepmother Ellen Massengill. Police found marks on her body and she had planned a weekend in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The father and stepmother are charged with felonious neglect and assault and were held on $1,000 bond each pending arraignment.
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Truman Leads Nation In Birthday Fourth Of July Fete
President Truman spoke at Monticello to mark the 171st anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He and other speakers warned of a free strong republic in a postwar world as fireworks illuminated the nation on Independence Day. Concluded on Page 8, Column 5.
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Jewish State Demand At UN Hearing In Palestine
David Ben-Gurion, head of the Jewish Agency Executive, urged the United Nations special committee on Palestine to establish a Jewish state in Palestine and end the British mandate. He called for immediate abolition of the white paper, promotion of a Jewish–Arab alliance, and freedom, justice, and stability in the Middle East, as the path to mission success.
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Homes Burned In Ventura County Blaze Near Chatsworth
Brush fires roared through ranching valleys twenty five miles north of Los Angeles forcing hundreds of refugees to flee. In Lake Manor the blaze leveled 50 to 75 homes, leaving only a grocery store and water soaked ruins. Thousands fled Chatsworth as volunteers fought the fire near the town center and threats to Santa Susana and nearby communities remained.
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FACE TIE UP Southerners Study New Coal Pact
Washington reports Representatives of the Southern Coal Producers Association held a holiday session to decide their stance after John L. Lewis and northern mine owners agreed to a one year contract. If no agreement with United Mine Workers is reached, a walkout may occur next Tuesday when a 10 day mine vacation ends. The deal for northern and steel company mines includes a 44 a cent wage boost, raising underground pay to 13.05 for eight hours, with total concessions adding about 67 cents per ton of bituminous coal.
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Vacation Service Ad Appears in Herald Papers
The Herald Journal and Herald American offer a vacation service for readers leaving town. Readers are urged to notify their newspaper carrier or dial 2021 to reach the Circulation Department and activate delivery while away.
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More Army Funds Voted for Air Force Modernization
A Senate appropriations subcommittee voted to add 599,126,376 to the Army supply bill for the new fiscal year. Chairman Gurney said the full committee would likely approve the increase soon, with most funds earmarked for the Air Force to obtain modern planes and equipment. The subcommittee's figure places War Department outlay around 6.16 billion, above Truman's 6.1 billion request. the House had approved 5.28 billion cash plus 280 million in contracts. The Senate panel added 235,636,376 cash and 263,490,000 in contract authority.
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UN Delegates Celebrate Too Independence Day
The United Nations joined Americans in observing Independence Day by taking a holiday. Secretariat members were given the day off as part of one of the eight legal American holidays they may observe.
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Traffic Toll Mounts as 13 Die in Holiday Travel
Associated Press reports 13 killed in highway mishaps across eight states as 30 million motorists flood roads for a three day holiday weekend. Rail, bus, and air lines brace for record passenger business amid National Safety Council forecast of about 275 highway fatalities by Sunday night.
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He'll Soon Be Home
A 14 year old English boy Eric John Farmborough from Middlesex gazes toward New York as he nears adoption by Cornelius and Mary Boerman of Marion New York. He lived with the Boermans during the war years and will legally join their family after arriving on the Marine Flasher and awaiting adoption arrangements at Ellis Island.
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Wind Rips 80 Mile Path Grand Forks Tornado Toll
A tornado cut an 80 mile path from southern Manitoba into North Dakota and Minnesota killing ten and injuring about 30. Farms leveled, wires down, and livestock killed across ten towns including Windy Gates Oslo and Auburn. Heavily damaged Warsaw where Frank Rogawa died and his wife went missing. Rescue teams searched wrecked buildings as the storm’s visibility aided evacuations. Concluded on Page 3.
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One Solution To Housing Trailer Life Feature
Sunday feature explores Syracuse area residents choosing trailer parks over houses. Reasons include cost savings and a simpler lifestyle while keeping home comforts on a dime. The piece profiles families and community life in mobile home settings.
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