Pope warns trend toward world war if atheism grows
Pope Pius XII condemned atheism and materialism as threats to peace in a Vatican address to cardinals. He urged French and Italian voters to reject godless ideologies, arguing Christians face a choice between Christian civilization and destructive secularism. He called for war prisoners' release and faster resettlement of displaced persons amid rising international tensions.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
College of Cardinals
Communist Party
Rats Pigs and Goats to Be Targets at Bikini
A Navy transport sails to Bikini atoll carrying about 4 000 white rats 200 goats from Texas 200 pigs from California plus insects and small mammals. The animals will be exposed to atomic blasts in Operation Crossroads to study effects and survivability, with keepers hoping many endure to lab life.
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San Francisco
Burleson
Destiny
Bikini Atoll
Marshalls
Houston
Texas
Sacramento
Calif
Bikini
Communists Face Tests in French Election
Paris faces a pivotal vote to elect a new constituent assembly revealing postwar Communist strength. Key factors include the American loan linked to Socialists under Leon Blum and a sharp pre election campaign labeling the Communists as undemocratic.
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Paris
France
Leon Blum
Washington
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Weather forecast and temperature records for today
The Weather Bureau predicts rain and cool conditions today and tonight with a high of 81 and a low of 46. Sunday will be mostly cloudy and cool with chances of rain on the coast and continued cool weather statewide.
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Jowest
Elevator stops. nurse delivers baby at Erlanger Hospital
In Chattanooga Tennessee an elevator stalled near the fourth floor while an expectant mother was being moved to the maternity ward at Erlanger Hospital A nurse aboard made the delivery without a physician The elevator was repaired and continued operation Both mother and infant are reported doing nicely
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Erlanger Hospital
Mercury Dips 36 Degrees In Sudden June Cold Spell
A sharp cold mass from Hudson Bay chilled nine states, including New York, ending with Syracuse recording .77 inches of rain. Despite a calendar showing June 1, temperatures plunged from near 81 at midday to 45 by midnight with 8 AM at 45 and winds from the north and northeast. The forecast calls for continued cool, with rain and cloud cover today and tonight and Sunday remaining cool.
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Hudson Bay
New York
Syracuse
Hopes Dashed as Curtainless House Sits Idle
In Buffalo a freshly painted house shows a plain no rent sign in a curtainless window. Tenants say the missing curtains attracted homeseekers who mistook the vacancy for available housing, prompting the sign.
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Burfalo
Austin Urges Draft Expansion For U S Peace Force
Senator Austin argues to extend the draft to bolster U S prestige in postwar diplomacy and leverage in negotiations. He says a peace force is needed and notes likely Senate moves to end selective service or push a House-approved moratorium through until October.
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Washington
United States
Austin
Senate
House
Paints Town Red and No Fooling Causes Police Search
A practical joker caused a police search in Saratoga Springs as six residents including Fire Chief John Hickey reported their houses and cars daubed with crimson paint during Memorial Day. The incident centered on town wide painting pranks raising concerns about vandalism and public safety during the holiday.
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Saratoga Springs
Manila
John Hickey
Senate approves diluted labor bill amid House stalemate
The Senate passed a diluted version of President Truman's emergency labor program by 61 to 20, dropping the draft labor provision. It sent the measure back to the House in a different form after a week of bitter argument, while awaiting the President's stance on the Case antistrike bill.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Loase
House
New Pay Drive Seeks Wage Boost for Chrysler Workers
Detroit report says eight thousand five hundred UAW Chrysler workers launched a wage drive arguing that a 18.14 cent increase is insufficient amid rising living costs. Nick di Gaetane led the campaign, with union officials noting contract terms allow discussions 60 days after petition review filing.
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Detroit
INS
U.A.W.C
Senate Demands Authority to Draft Striking Workers
A brief item notes the Senate seeks power to draft those who strike when the government seizes an industry. The report mentions a draft clause and that further details continue on Page 2, Column 8. The summary preserves the political maneuver without graphic detail.
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Senate
Big Haul Liquor Stolen From Carloading Lot
Liquor valued between eight thousand and nine thousand dollars was stolen overnight from a truck and trailer at the National Carloading Company lot. James R. Walker of Latrone Benedict Ways reported the theft. the cargo arrived Friday night and could not be unloaded. Police sent derrillon experts to the Carloading lot to lift prints from the vehicles and surrounding area.
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James R. Walker
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N. Beech
Walker
Lacrone-Benedict
Carloading Company
Derrillon
Mrs Quisling Held Arrest Report From Oslo
Reuters from Oslo reports Marie Quisling widow of Vidkun Quisling has been arrested. The former Norwegian leader's widow faces unspecified charges as authorities act following the wartime treason case.
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London
INS
Reuters
Oslo
Marie Quisling
Norway
Vidkun Quisling
OPA Prices Rise Driven by Uncontrolled Goods
Washington dispatch notes price increases visible in the OPA press room as controls lift on items from plum products to anchovies and dehydrated foods. Reports cite butter, shoes, cars, and milk as notable hikes while CPA experts debate costs tied to labor pacts.
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Frederick C.othman
Washington
OPA
CPA
Fresh Try Maritime Parleys In Washington
In a pessimistic mood C I O maritime leaders and ship operators plan fresh talks at 9 PM Syracuse Time to head off a June 15 shipping strike. Truman’s stance has polarized both sides as government agencies prepare to run ships if a walkout occurs.
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Washington
C.I.0
Syracuse
Truman
Surplus of single men in 1940 census study
In Princeton New Jersey the Population Association of America heard Dr Hope T Eldridge of the Bureau of Census report a 1940 census finding. There were 3.7 million more single men than single women aged 15 and over, with most excess among ages 15 to 34.
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N. J
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Nylons
America
Hope T. Eldridge
Bureau of Census
Fireworks Blast Kills Worker at Kent Manufacturing
An explosion at the Kent Manufacturing Company near Chestertown, Maryland, killed 23 year old Donald Hewitt and wrecked the fireworks factory. The blast occurred hours before President Truman was to arrive and speak at Washington College in Chestertown.
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Truman
Washington College
Donald Hewitt
Stettinius Resignation Motive Questioned by Marquis Childs
Marquis Childs questions whether a dispute with Secretary of State Byrnes influenced Edward R. Stettinius Jr to offer resignation from his UN post. The editorial hints at today's front page placements and sections across the paper.
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Marquis Childs
Byrnes
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Dig Gardens Not Coal Anthracite Parley Deadlocked
Pennsylvania coal miners dug gardens or planned holidays as they waited for union and operator leaders to craft a new contract to end the strike. In New York negotiators reported little progress in a four week conference toward a new pact. The 75,000 diggers halted major anthracite production since the era, with only maintenance work by about 5,000 miners to guard mines from flooding and collapses.
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Pennsylvania
A. F. of
L. United Mine Workers
Shamokin
Inde
Chinese Reds Seize Anshan
Yenan Radio reports Chinese Communist forces captured Anshan in Manchuria after two days of fierce fighting. One Central Government regiment was annihilated in the battle, with Anshan situated about 60 miles south of Mukden.
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Nanking
INS
Yenan
Manchuria
Anshan
Asia
Mukden
Assembly Action Proposed in UN on Franco Spain Threats
A UN Security Council delegate said a subcommittee found Franco Spain threatening world peace and recommended sending the matter to the General Assembly. The delegate spoke on condition of anonymity and provided the brief summary of the inquiry and its moral condemnation.
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New York
United Nations Security Council
Spain
General Assembly
Spanish Army Totals 566600. 156000 Guard Frontier
Five foreign military attaches including the American, after an inspection tour, confirmed Spain's total army strength at up to 566,600 men with 156,000 guarding the French frontier. They found fortifications and troop deployments along the Franco Spanish frontier to be defensive in nature.
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Madrid
Security Council recommends GA action on Franco question
After a month of deliberations a sub-committee led by Dr. Oscar Lange offered two recommendations. The council should refer the Franco issue to the 51 nation General Assembly and endorse the three power declaration of last March condemning the Franco government. Signers were the United States Great Britain and France. If approved, the matter would move to the September Assembly meeting.
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General Assembly
United States
Great Britain
France
Oscar Lange
Australia
China
Poland
Brazil
Plane Crashes Near Naples Kill Five and Mourn Thirty Missing
American military police report a four engine plane crash off Naples causing five deaths and thirty missing. Four survivors are rescued by Italian fishermen. It is unclear if the aircraft was an Army plane and the route was India to the United States.
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Here
India
United States
Actress Eva Gabor reports jewelry theft in dressing room
Actress Eva Gabor said jewelry worth 2500 dollars was stolen from her dressing room while she rehearsed on a theater stage. Actress Lee Anderson said her wallet with an undetermined amount of money was taken from the same dressing room.
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Eva Gabor
Lee Anderson
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