Record crop gains promise cheaper meat amid supply tightness
The agriculture department forecast a record corn crop of 3,328,000,000 bushels and a wheat crop of 1,241,751,000, with other crops strong. The outlook suggests more and cheaper meat domestically, but relief is not immediate as producers hold back hogs for breeding and demand remains high. Strong supplies for export and depleted stockpiles abroad are also noted.
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Agriculture Department
Jewish Forces Report Heavy Fighting in Palestine
A Tel Aviv government spokesman said Jewish troops killed about 300 Egyptians and captured 200 near Isae, and seized Lydda airport amid a broader clash with Iraqi forces. Beit Affa and Negba faced Israeli shelling while Kfar Daram was evacuated. Arab forces recaptured Beit Affa and attacked Mesrara in Jerusalem as UN mediation and a 10 day cease fire sought by Bernadotte faced delays.
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Kfar Daram
Beit Affa
Folke Bernadotte
Arab League
Arab Nations
Abdul Rahman Azzam Pasha
Seven-Nation League
League
Bernadotte
Rhodes
New York
Railroads Turned Back to Owners
The nation’s railroads, seized May 30 by President Truman to thwart an imminent strike, were returned to their owners yesterday afternoon, returning private management after two months of government control.
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Washington UC
Truman
Editorial Page Insight on 1952 Ticket Leadership
David Lawrence notes the vice presidential candidate could become titular party leader for 1952 as Republicans and Democrats face a crowded field. Pages 14–15 carry editorials, comics, horoscope, letters, churches, radio, and social news. sports on page 4. Today’s pictures are on page 16.
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David Lawrence
Ida Jean Kain
Dean
Mary Haworth
Millionaire in China May Be Penniless
A chaotic dispatch notes extreme yuan devaluation in China with the dollar worth about 6,000,300 Chinese dollars on the black market. The piece then shifts to local U S events in Stillwater Oklahoma and Knoxville Tennessee, mentioning Whites D. Skange planning a smoke screen for a veterans village and a baby boy birth, plus a downtown double parking dismissal for insurance agent B T Maynard after he chased a woman who was behind on payments.
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U. S
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Okla
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Oklahoma A
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Skaggs
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Tenn
UPI
Charles G. Kelly
B.T. Maynard
Jra
Maynard
Wife Quoted as Supervisor in Salary Survey
A Hartford public works laborer filling a salary survey joked that his immediate supervisor is his wife, writing My wife in response to who is your supervisor. The odd answer reflects a light moment in a routine data collection.
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Conn
Public Works
French wine salesman praised as preservative in Mobile
Clarence Johnson of the Temperance Union of the South recalls a Mobile address where a French wine salesman called wine the world’s best drink and a wonderful preservative. A responding man quips that alcohol preserves anything except health secrets and job stability.
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Clarence Johnson
The
Temperance Union of the South
Mobile
Lovesick collie reunites with master after months apart
Queenie the collie, starved and despondent after five months apart, regains life after reuniting with 17 year old Ben Schneider in LONG BEAGH California. The dog, flown in on a cargo plane, eats and drinks again, showing joy as master and pet reconnect. The airport scene allegedly moved crew and onlookers to tears. Ben vows they will stay together.
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Long Beagh
Calif
Queenie
Ben Schneider
New York City
Ben
Los Angeles
Benjamin Scheider
Brooklyn
Blockade prompts air lift staffing in Berlin crisis
In Berlin, American and British leaders cancel leaves for personnel to support the air lift as Soviet demands restrict western passage into Berlin. U S officials hope Moscow yields. if not, the allies may present the case to the United Nations to secure free access. France backs the line, and notes detailing their positions were released from Washington London and Paris.
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Anil Coumanders
Jorge P. Hays
U.S
Germany
Hays
Washington
Moscow
United States
Britain
France
United Nations
Russia
London
Paris
Bertin
Eny
Marshall
Amien
Rain But No End to Heat
A weather forecast warns of showers or thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon or evening as a low pressure trough spans Minnesota to Texas. Temperatures may reach 101 degrees, near the all time high for Syracuse, with tonight’s low around 68 and Westerly peaking at 81.
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Minnesota
Texas
Syracuse
Westerny
Man Arrested 89th Time Faces Court Today
Herman Baldwin, 20, of the YMCA, is to appear in Police Court today on his 89th arrest, with ten Syracuse incidents noted including charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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Dadze Wile
Bamerick
Herman Baldwin
YMCA
Syracuse
California Democrats seek Roosevelt ouster as national committeeman
John P. McEnery vice chairman of the California State Democratic Central Committee announced he will urge the California delegation caucus to demand the withdrawal of State Chairman James Roosevelt from the national committeeman designate post.
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Calfornia
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James Roosevelt
Roosevelt
McEnery
Charles Daggett
Lister Hill
Alabama
Letter Wins Air Jackpot for Delinquency Essay
An 85 year old Iowa housewife, Mrs. B M Lawrence of Shenandoah, won over 30000 in prizes for writing the best letter on fighting juvenile delinquency for the Abbott and Costello radio show contest aired by ABC. She will be flown to Hollywood to appear on the show on July 24 and receive prizes including a $5000 mink coat, a four place airplane, a week in Las Vegas, a round trip, Hollywood stay, jewelry and appliances.
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B. M. Lawrence
Shenandoah
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American Broadcasting Company
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Quake Prediction Frights Japanese Towns Near Tokyo
Earthquake expert Inoue Ogano warned of a severe tremor in August or September near Ogano forty miles from Tokyo. Fear spread as townfolk acted as if the quake had struck theater attendance declined and film receipts dropped. Authorities began planning food and relief for possible refugees.
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Llane Inoue
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20 Die in Wreck in Yugoslavia South
Belgrade reports a rain wreck in the south killing 20 people, including some travelers on their way home from Albania, per the official news agency Tanjiz.
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Yugoslavia
Tanjiz
Albania
Presidential Veep Stakes Narrow At Democratic Convention
Senator Scott Lucas of Illinois described as potential running mate for President Truman amid vice presidential speculation. Eisenhower rejects nomination. James Roosevelt and others search for a substitute as convention opens. Concluded on page 2.
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Eisenhower
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Ney
18 Year Olds Face Long Draft Term Clash
WASHTINGTON UP Some 15 year olds discover they cannot beat the 21 month draft by enlisting for one year. A Capitol Hill demand calls on President Truman to act. Army Secretary Royall says one year enlistments require budget approval and funding. The program was approved by Congress and could be affected by the military appropriations act. Royall weighs retroactive enlistment to cover those who turned 19 since the act.
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