Senate votes down race segregation ban in draft action
The Senate failed to approve two amendments to bar race segregation in the armed forces as it pushes toward final action on draft legislation. The roll call was 87 to 0 amid southern opposition and a proposed Lang er amendment to prohibit discrimination or segregation by race color or religion was tabled by Chairman Gurney. Concluded on Page 3.
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Truman Campaign Sows Nebraska Split Amid Omaha Crowd
President Truman travels west to bolster farm policy push as Omaha draws about 2000 in a 10000 seat arena due to late notice for the public. Coli sium manager J I Isaacson notes miscommunication while Nebraska’s Democratic delegation remains split with a still unclear margin.
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DPs Stone Red Officers in Mittenwald Stand Against Repatriation
Polish and Ukrainian displaced persons in Mittenwald Germany rejected a Soviet repatriation mission aimed at returning four Red Army officers led by Major General Yuri Xi. The Russian group, escorted by U.S. military police, was driven from the camp after coercion failed. one Russian officer suffered a minor injury.
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Hoffman Faces Red Tape In European Recovery Plan
Paul G Hoffman, tasked with directing the European Recovery Program, confronts congressional skepticism and funding cuts amid bureaucratic delays. Marquis Childs highlights the editorial stance as the magazine outlines the struggle through confusion and potential 25 percent budget reductions.
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Marquis Childs
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Rain to Stay With Continuous Showers Today
The forecast warns of persistent rain today with showers tonight and tomorrow morning. Temperatures near 56 degrees are expected, with little change from today to tonight.
UN Envoy Proposes Four Week Palestine Armistice Plan
CAMOP Count Folke Bernadotte presents a truce framework to six Arab leaders for a four week pause in Palestine fighting. United Nations mediator empowered to set start time and terms as Arab and Jewish sides dispute immigration limits and other conditions. Arabs and Jews voiced reservations as fighting continued around Tel Aviv and Jenin Nablus zones. Palace sources warn Arab League may not meet before Saturday.
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Tolley Accuses U S of Dollar Diplomacy at College Talk
Syracuse University Chancellor William P. Tolley denounces dollar diplomacy in a Drew University Brothers College commencement address. He urges that aid alone cannot solve Western Europe’s troubles, warning Washington readers underplay public intelligence and manipulate opinion, a stance framed amid Cold War tensions.
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William P. Tolley
Syracuse University
Brothers College of Drew University
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Europe
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President Benes resigns amid ill health and communist draft
In Prague Edward Benes, 64, resigns as president rather than sign a new constitution drawn by the Communists. Premier Gottwald announces the cabinet will continue Benes’ presidential salary and provide his Lang home. A letter from Benes cites health worries and asks Parliament to accept his resignation.
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Movie Kiss Turns 52 Years Old and Stays in Film History
Hollywood notes the 52d anniversary of the first screen kiss recorded in 1895 by May Inwin and John C. Ten in The Widow Jones. The event sparked censorship debates, drew clergy ire, and helped launch later star power and screen techniques through Garbo, Gable, and others.
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Rabbit foster mother helps 12 orphans survive
In Belllower California a mother rabbit died leaving 12 young. Juanita Siegle used a tiny Bowie knife nipple to feed them for three weeks. The brood grew sturdy and self-sufficient, and she now jokes she is up to her ankles in rabbits.
Miss Gadget Wins Hearts After Abandoned Baby Tale
Two year old nicknamed Gadget captured hospital hearts after being found in a taxi by driver Charles Kaseta who named her Gadget. Police seek the mother who vanished with the child Saturday, as nurses note the baby’s sweet, chortling nature and cries for mama.
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Albany man elected grand commander of Knights Templar
Frederick A. Nighowson of Albany won the top post at the 135th annual conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of New York held at the Hotel Syracuse. The session named officers including William H. Mitchell as senior warden and Edward Holloway deputy grand commander. Approximately 100 members attended the opening, with 10 000 expected to register.
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Syracuse
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Eaward Holloway
New York City
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Buffalo
James Corbett
Rochester
Harry J. Cook
Oneonta
Haley May Resign As 2d Ward Chairman
Dennis M. Walley, veteran Republican chair of the Second Ward, says he may resign soon due to his contracting business. Haley, a prominent Onondaga County G.C.B. leader and city alderman for 26 years, considers stepping down and suggests grooming successor Francis R. Moran or weighing George F. Waite as possible replacements.
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George F. Waite
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Waite
Marin
Poison Dose Kills Student at Cornell University
A 22-year-old Cornell University student, John R Laughlin of Lockport, died after taking what he believed were aspirin tablets. Coroner Séimuel R Muvibut ruled accidental death. Laughlin served three years in the Army as a radio technician and was taking preventive courses at Cornell. He woke his parents about 2 AM and was rushed to hospital where he died hours later.
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Cornell University
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Cornell
Temporary Judge Bans Press At Trial In City Suit
Representatives of the press and radio were barred temporarily from the courtroom as juror questioning began in the Nowakowski Costello lawsuit. Supreme Court Justice D Page Morehouse said reporters would be readmitted at 2 PM after a noon recess. Nowakowski, a World War II veteran, alleges mayor Frank J Costello dismissed him over campaign participation.
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Night Club Burns At Miami Beach
Miami Beach fire destroyed most of the Copacabana night club with only one exterior wall standing. Fire Chief Kennett estimated losses near $200,000 after a table explosion sparked the blaze reported around 4 AM. Patrolman Perdue, who lived nearby, sounded the alarm.
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Western Powers chart self rule for western Germany
The United States and five allied nations unveiled a plan for self government in western Germany while keeping occupation troops in place until Europe’s peace is secure. The six power communique urged Ruhr internationalization and a western zone constitutional assembly, with a future path for Russian participation kept open amid warnings against German aggression.
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Esther Williams Advice to North Hollywood Girls in Hollywood
Esther Williams visiting Hollywood counseled North Hollywood girls with a practical creed for success. She urged them to pursue what they like, to enjoy the work, and to apply the same approach to dancing and to life, offering guidance beyond mere talent.
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