Nature on Rampage Continues Across Midwest and Plains
A two week end of floods and freak tornadoes swept the middle west causing death and destruction in Ohio and Pennsylvania as a tornado crossed both states. Mississippi floodwaters, swollen by heavy rains, worsened the damage. Canton, Missouri, was among the affected areas with AP Wirephotos illustrating the destruction.
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Floods devastate Mississippi valley. dozens dead
United Press report details worst river flood in years as the Mississippi and tributaries batter Illinois Missouri and nearby towns. Levees fail multiple sites. tens of thousands become homeless. damage runs into millions as floods sweep across several states.
Police Question Six Children Over Baby Deaths in Massillon
Massillon police questioned six young hospital patients after two ten week old girls died from skull fractures found in Room 407 at Massillon City Hospital. Police chief Stan Switzer said the deaths are being investigated as possibly accidental and reinterviews of the children are planned.
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American businessmen in China oppose further loans
Four representative American businessmen in China said they opposed any further American loans under current conditions. They cited Chinese government regulations and runaway inflation as the main obstacles and did not permit quotes.
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Head-on Smashup Injures Four Near Potsdam Eben Station
Four people were injured in a head-on collision when a Mille Wain struck a standing New York Central passenger train at Eben Station four miles south of Potsdam. Authorities reported all injuries as non life threatening, with four taken to Potsdam General Hospital for observation. Passengers were briefly hospitalized for checks before the majority were released.
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New Delhi Train Incident Reported Amid India Divisions
Reports from New Delhi describe a disturbance in a passenger train route as security instructions impacted main line movement. An Imperial Hotel disruption influenced operations with trains altered to sidings and a plan discussed to partition India between Muslims and Hindus.
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Jesse Jones Doubts U S Faces Low Mood
In a letter to the House Banking Committee, former Secretary Jesse H. Jones argues there is much to do and business should be good for some time. He cautions against predicting a depression, notes potential price seduction for living costs, and endorses extending the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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Five Hurt As Gas Sparks Fire After Truck Crash
A Philadelphia crash involved a truck carrying over 7000 gallons of gasoline hitting a power line pole. Sparks ignited leaking fuel, triggering a blaze that damaged six houses and forced 22 residents to flee. The fire sent a 100 foot flame into the sky as gasoline ignited from the truck and trailer tanks.
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Marines to Leave China by June 19
The remainder of the First Division of U S Marines stationed at Tientsin will finish evacuating from China within about 10 days. The first group is set to board June 1, a second group on June 16, and the last on June 19, as announced by headquarters.
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House Group Cuts 28 Percent From Agency Funds
The House Appropriations Committee trimmed 28 percent from several agency requests and ordered one to return 210,751,618 to the Treasury. It approved 36,007,380 in new appropriations for the next budget year starting July 1, about 14,039,920 less than Truman asked. The panel cited bloated payrolls and mandated a 26 percent cut in administrative expenses from agency revenues, with administrative costs slashed from 56,497,250 to 41,649,700.
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Utilities Strike Threatens France Amid Rail War
Paris faces a new utility strike as gas and electricity workers in St. Etienne Montlucon and nearby suburbs halt work. Ramadier had averted a 24 hour national plant strike earlier by ordering requisition and a Grunebaum-Ballin arbitration. Union heads await the mediator's report while whispers of a Paris Metro stoppage circulate.
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Unions Probed Over Housing Slowdown Allegations
Representative Dartley of New Jersey said the House Labor Committee will investigate reports that building trades unions organized a deliberate slowdown against the housing program. The inquiry is planned for this summer, likely led by Representative Ralph Gwinn of North Carolina.
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Farmers rush to sell eggs after early nest lift
A humorous misquote shows a housewife blaming farmers for selling eggs quickly after picking them from the nest. The exchange hints at a grocery farmer's rush and a lighthearted take on everyday market snags.
Bills Held Up Until Friday
President Teuman will withhold action on the income tax reduction and labor bids until he returns Friday from Canada. Presidential Secretary Charles Goss said thousands of letters have flooded the White House, with most urging a veto on the labor bill. He noted mail came from individuals and organizations as the president prepares to address the Canadian Parliament en route back to Washington.
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Weather boosts rain through Tuesday in Central NY
Central New York endured weekend downpours causing extensive damage to camps boats and docks near Oneida Lake. Forecasts predict more rain Tuesday night with temperatures rising and skies clearing briefly.
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Move Fast Bid Made To Buy Out Firm
In Budapest the Com munists proposed to buy out the Hungarian American Oil Company Maori and threaten to banish its American executives. Observers say nationalization of oil fields is possible as Hungary sides with Russia on royalties and a Russian Hungarian venture already exists. A Nagy resignation mood is cited as a trigger for action against Maori, a company developed largely by Standard Oil of New Jersey.
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Britain Demands Clarification On Hungary Situation
The British ambassador to Moscow has been instructed to seek clarification of Soviet policy toward Hungary. The House of Commons was told that changes in Hungary should not threaten parliamentary democracy, with concern over Anglo-Hungarian relations. Britain also sent comments to Washington on a draft U S State Department note proposing a joint inquiry into Hungary's political situation.
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Sugar Rationing May End This Month
Washington officials say household sugar rationing could end this month as supplies rise. Cuban production has grown by 260000 tons since allocations were set, and France released 131000 tons of Cuban allocations, with no maritime strike and adequate shipments possible to Cuba.
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