War veterans housing drive fuels Columbus efforts
In Indiana Ohio Kentucky and Pennsylvania readers report a push to house veterans with a charity network. Columbus Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Board and rental agents coordinated six to twenty homes plus builders delivering 201 new houses with rents $25 to $65 monthly. About 10 percent reserved for Negro veterans. News notes public interest figures, radio plugs, and local appeals for vacancies.
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Duke Montagu Leaves 1 Million Dollar Estate
The will reveals William Angus Drogo Montagu the ninth Duke of Manchester owned three castles and was thrice bankrupt. He died last February and the estate is valued near 1 036 000 dollars, disclosed in the will.
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Missing Doctor Sparks Weeklong Plane Search
Dr. Robert W. Wheeler, a Chicago physician, vanished May 25 during a flight from Northampton, Massachusetts to Chicago. About 50 planes scoured the area over the weekend but failed to locate him, leaving his whereabouts a mystery.
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Wheeler
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Ratify Satellite Treaties Urged by Senator George
Senator George urged Senate ratification of peace treaties with Italy Bulgaria Romania and Hungary as a first step toward restoring Europe to a peaceful normal economy. He followed Senator Vandenberg and Senator Tat in backing approval of the pacts.
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Wallington
DsGa
Mary
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Shina Troops Move South From Changchun to Guard Rail Line
Reports from Nanking indicate Changchun government forces in Manchuria advanced toward Kangchuling, 36 miles away, aiming to reduce the Red threat along the rail corridor to mukden and the line. In China proper, traffic on the Peiping Tientsin line was disrupted by a Red hand. Beirut reports two killed in May 25 parliamentary election protests. a clash in Tripoli left one gendarme and two civilians dead. London Mosley passport refused for a trip to France described as a warm water swim by the former British fascist leader.
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London
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France
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British Tell India Rule Plan Tuesday
British plan to transfer power to Indian hands would be announced on Tuesday. Major Indian political parties were said to have accepted or were expected to accept the proposals. Lord Mountbatten placed the plan for withdrawal from the subcontinent before seven dominant Indian politicians as troops and police stood guard amid Hindu Muslim tension in the capital. The British plan envisages quitting India by next June.
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Coal Strike May Recall Congress
Washington reports Congress may cut its summer recess if a coal strike occurs and the Ta bor disputes bill passes. Senator Ellender notes that without a new law the government must intervene if John Lewis calls a miners strike, with an 82 day injunction and a 66 day review before a vote by workers.
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Republican Policy Committee
Deaths of Sporting, Legal, and Business Notables Include Chicago Cubs Figure
Obituaries note James Jimmy Wilson former major league pitcher and Cubs manager in Bradenton Florida Judge Francis Martin presiding justice of New York Appellate Division deceased in New York City Iso Doremarn Russek co founder of Russells Fifth Avenue exclusive women apparel shop in New York City Weller F Peck publisher of the Pittston Gazette in Fillston Pennsylvania Leslie Henry Olswold former vice president Bear Brand Hosiery Chicago died in Phoenix Tierman Darevskt Russian born composer and band leader based in London
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Jimmy) Wilson
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New York City
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Russells Fifth Avenue, Inc
Welliar F. Peck
Pittston Gazette
Fillston
Leslie Henry Olswold
Bear. Brand Hosiery Co
Chicago
Phoenix
Ariz
Tierman Darevskkt
London
Purchasers Target High Costs and Work Bottlenecks
George W Allan, president, cites a National Association of Purchasing Agents conference note that purchasers spend about 50 billion dollars yearly on materials supplies and equipment. He questions production planning if purchasing cannot deliver raw materials efficiently and highlights rising costs and bottlenecks impacting industry.
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National Association of Purchasing Agents
George W. Allan
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One Morass Opinion By Walter Kiernan
Elimination debates begin as 1948 gloves are drawn. Wallace and Smith spar while Henry quips about a fragile wing and a rabid punch. Henry predicts no Republicans in 50 years, forgetting Dewey Taft and Bricker. The pundits joke about the century of the common man as prelude to the main contest.
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Dewey
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Bricker
Probe Calls Truman Aids Probe Calls Truman Aids
Republican Senate investigators summon close political and personal associates of President Truman to testify in the Kansas City vote fraud inquiry. Chairman Homer Ferguson of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee warned federal judges and the U S attorney in Kansas City may testify Friday. Attorney General Tom C Clark and FBI Director J Edgar Hoover will appear on Thursday. Clark resumes testimony begun last week.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Clark
Tail came off before crash in ThinkPlane disaster
Investigators tentatively concluded that part of an Eastern Air Lines DC-3 style aircraft separated before Friday night’s crash near Port Deposit Maryland, killing 53. Eyewitness statements, wreckage samples including tail, engines and propeller blades are under CAB scrutiny at Bainbridge Naval Base. Identifications continue at a makeshift morgue as a public hearing is planned.
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Justice Dept Gels Steel Evidence Shawed in Senate Probe
An attorney for the Senate Small Business Committee said evidence of forgery and irregularities in a steel gray market will be turned over to the Justice Department. Gorm Meredith, executive director of the committee staff, said the inquiry will proceed with the department as the next step, focusing on steel for the small business sector.
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Briggs, CIO Renew Talks Threaten Ford Production
Briggs Manufacturing Co resumed negotiations today with the CIO United Auto Workers to avert a possible strike by about 20,000 workers. Meanwhile 3,769 members of the Independent Foremen's Association voted to continue a walkout at Ford Motor Co started May 21, risking supply impacts for Chrysler and Packard plants.
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President Truman seeks Senate approval on new interstate oil compact
President Truman sent to the Senate a copy of the proposed interstate oil and gas compact extending the agreement beyond its September 1 expiration by four years. The measure aims to coordinate regional energy stewardship and avoid gaps in supply.
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Tito Rejects U S Protest On Seizures In Trieste
Washington report states Yugoslavia rejected a U S protest over seizure of Italian property in Trieste Zone B under Yugoslav temporary administration. State Department noted removals violated Stalin peace terms but Yugoslavia claimed all property belonged to fascists. The exchange followed a formal note dated March 27 and reply dated May.
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United States
Marshall Tito
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State Department
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U. S
Slow Coal Output Ties Soviet Gains
Pravda reports Soviet industry and agriculture advancing in the last year but cites lagging development of the goal industry. The slower pace is hindering heavy industry railway transport and other key sectors of the economy.
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