Congress Shies From Court Probe Amid Roosevelts Rift
Washington faces pressure for a court inquiry as a public rift grows between Supreme Court Justices Black and Jackson over Mine-Wage case disqualification. Jackson and others argue Black erred in not recusing, but miners' victory hinged on Black's vote, a outcome disputed by critics.
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Lyle C. Wilson
Washington
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Robert H. Jackson
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Senate
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Black
Nuernberg
Germany
Valedictorian Leads Central Y M C A High School Graduates
Mrs Helen Kotin a 46 year old grandmother is the valedictorian of the graduating class at Central Y M C A High School Tonight 82 members of the class will receive their diplomas at commencement exercises.
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Chicago
Helen Kotin
Central Y. M. C. A. High School
Weather forecast for Syracuse area turns fair and cooler
The U S Weather Bureau predicts fair and cooler conditions for today and tonight in the Syracuse area with a mix of partly cloudy skies Thursday. Highs near 84 and lows around 60, sunset at 8 44 P M and sunrise at 5 25 A M. Record highs and lows given for context.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Supreme Court feud casts gloom over marble halls
Reporter describes a tense mood in the Supreme Court as Justices Robert H. Jackson and Hugo L. Black clash, noting guards and officials grim while avoiding comments. The piece hints at public statements and possible Congressional inquiries.
Bevin Opposition to Jewish Immigration and Spain Sanctions
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth that he would reject resettling 100,000 Jews in Palestine and would pursue separate peace with defeated European powers if peace talks remained gridlocked. He also said he would not apply economic sanctions to Spain and won broad endorsement for his policies.
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Bevin
Labor
Forest fire in Clifton Arizona remains out of control
A forest fire in Clifton Eastern Arizona has burned more than 3,000 acres and remained out of control. Fire crews battled the flames as hot, windy conditions hampered containment efforts. No injuries reported and authorities urged residents to stay alert.
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Clifton Ariz
Arizona
Labor Bill Drive Slumps In Washington
Advocates for a broad labor law face a stalled push as they await public reaction or a new strike crisis to revive efforts. Leaders hope a wave of public demand could help secure enactment this year despite Truman veto and House refusal to override. Democratic and Republican spokesmen say bipartisan support remains for Case Bill or similar legislation.
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Truman
House
Butler Wins Renomination Over Stassen In Nebraska
Senator Hugh A. Butler defeated Governor Dwight Griswold for renomination in Nebraska on Tuesday clouding Harold E. Stassen prospects for 1948 Republican convention votes. Also Senator Charles C. Gossett was unseated by George E. Donart with support from Senator Glen Taylor.
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Associated Press
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Dwight Griswold
Nebraska
Harold E. Stassen
Charles C. Gossett
Idaho
George E. Donart
Gossett
Glen Taylor
Stassen
San Francisco
Griswold
America
Bread price up a cent nationwide raise by OPA
The Office of Price Administration increases the price of all bread by one cent per pound and raises bread type rolls by one cent a dozen to boost supply for American consumers. Most loaf prices rise by one cent per loaf under the measure.
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Office of Price Administration
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10 Killed in B-29 Crash in Smokies
A U S Army B 29 Superfortress crashed into Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg Tenn killing all 10 aboard. The craft was en route from Tampa Florida to Chicago and a park ranger confirmed the toll.
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Chicago
Abuses Reported in WWII Veterans Training Program
An editorial cites a Marquis Childs survey revealing serious abuses in a World War II veterans training program. The piece appears on today’s editorial page alongside sections like Amusements and City Life and notes pages for sports and local notices.
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Marquis Childs
Showdown in China U S Expects Communist Drive to Seize Tsingtao
Shanghai dispatch reports an imminent Communist offensive against Tsingtao, base of the U S Seventh Fleet and Marine garrison. Maj Gen Keller E Rockey orders a 24 hour alert as fighting grows near the city outskirts. Commanders Rockey and Clement face choice to withdraw or defend to protect American lives and property.
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Tsingtao
U. S. Seventh Fleet
U.S
Keller E. Rockey
U. S
China
Seven Slain in Naples Prompt Early Italian Assembly
The Italian cabinet, pressed by bloody monarchist demonstrations in Naples that left seven dead and over 50 wounded, weighs convoking the newly elected constituent assembly immediately to decide on a republic or monarchy. Royalist carabinieri clashed with other police as Naples officials faced a pro republic demonstration.
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Terday
Ship Strike Fails To Yield In New Wedge Of Compromise
Frank J. Taylor for ship operators said unions rejected a work week compromise for seamen as Joseph Curran of the National Maritime Union warned of a pending strike at Friday midnight. Both spoke to a House Labor Subcommittee amid tensions over pay and time at sea.
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Washington
Taylor
N.M.U
This Garden Yields Gold Wedding Ring Found in Yard
In 1905 a couple built their home at 108 Russell pl. A modern gardener found a yellow gold wedding ring in the vegetable garden inscribed A. D. to M. R. Nov. 7 1905. The Crosbys know no one with those initials and wonder how it ended up there.
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Adelbert Crosby
Russell Pl
Salty pastimes traced to salt seeking kissing
Montreal report cites Doug Walkington of Canadian Industries saying early humans chased women for salt, licking skins to obtain it. He claims salt extraction spurred the pastime of kissing. The remark links ancient behavior to a humorous social evolution.
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Montreal
Douglas Walkington
Canadian Industries, Ltd
Walkington
Four P 80 jet planes begin west east record flight
Four P 80 jet propelled Shooting Stars took off from March Field at 8 27 A M E C T aiming to set a new west east flight record to Bolling Field Washington D C Their only scheduled stop is Tinker Field Oklahoma
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Tinker Field
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Clark protests over Russian air drills at American airfield
General Mark W Clark protested twice to the Russian command over target practice by Russian fighters above the American airfield at Tull in Vienna. A burst was fired at a red flag atop the American radio tower. Colonel General Josef Kurusov said he had no knowledge of the incident and promised an immediate investigation.
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Ivan S. Konev
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U.S. Strike Threatens British Bread Rationing
The London News Chronicle editorialized that a U.S. maritime strike could trigger bread rationing in Britain. It warned that Congress opposition to price controls will keep wage demands rising and the outlook bleak.
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London News Chronicle
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United States
Congress
Auburn Near Darkness After Severe Thunderstorms
Upstate New York endured a series of destructive storms that began Tuesday afternoon causing millions in damage. Auburn suffered the worst blackout in its history as communications lines failed and streets were littered with fallen debris. Two people are reported dead as crews worked to clear wreckage and restore power.
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George E. Donaldson
New York
Auburn
Storm toll rises with four-state deaths
Nine people died as violent spring thunderstorms and high winds swept four Eastern States. An Army plane crashed on a Freehold New Jersey farm during the storm, killing four. Massachusetts reported three deaths and New York State two as damage spread across the region.
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New York State
Storms cause deaths and citywide blackout damage
Severe weather crippled Auburn and surrounding areas as winds toppled trees and cut power. More than 400 workers labored overnight to restore lines while linemen from Rochester and central New York aided emergency repairs. The storm killed two people, Ted Ellenwood and Barbara Crawford, with Crawford struck by a falling tree at Elmira Free Academy. Renewed storms hit Syracuse this morning.
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Storm Rated Worst In Auburn's History
Auburn residents recall the Tuesday storm as the worst in memory. Michael Meehan, 145 NX Fulton St, says he has seen nothing like it in 84 years. A veteran NY Telephone repairman notes many trees down. An ex serviceman in tornado country calls it worse than any tornado he saw. Mayor Boyle faced radio and power outages as WMBO tower fell and Syracuse broadcasts were needed. Concluded on Page 7.
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