Bundist Fritz Kuhn Recaptured in German Zone
Fritz Kuhn the German American Bund leader was recaptured in Bernkastel in the French zone near Trier. He had escaped from a Dachau internment camp and awaited trial before a German denazification court. He was convicted in absentia on April 20 and sentenced to 10 years hard labor as a major Nazi offender.
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Congress Overrides Third Veto in Four Days
Congress makes history by passing railroads rate agreements legislation over President Truman's veto for the third time in four days. The Senate 63 to 25 and House 297 to 102 margins set a record, with three vetoes within a week. The railroad bill allows approved rate agreements among surface carriers not to be prosecuted under anti trust laws.
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Van denberg praised as GOP frontrunner for deadlock scenario
Marquis Childs notes Senator Van denberg could win the GOP nomination if he lets momentum build. without his active backing the Philadelphia convention may overlook him. The editorial highlights pages 62 and 63 for features, comics, horoscopes, and various sections including editorials and sports.
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Philadelphia
Marquis Childs
Weather outlook and humidity rise warned
Tomorrow looks hot and humid with a high chance of showers in the late afternoon as Weather Bureau officials caution residents to expect unsettled conditions.
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Weather Bureau
Explosion Shatters Rome Radio Building
An explosion shattered a downtown Rome radio station building shortly after noon. Eyewitnesses said several people were carried from the wreckage. Initial reports suggested an ammonia explosion though no fire followed.
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Rome
House Vote Slashes Draft Service to One Year
The House moved to cut the draft service from two years to 12 months and scrapped plans for a special registration and draft of medical men. A later roll call may test the Coudert amendment to set 18 months as a compromise. The measure heads to a conference with the Senate bill, which calls for two years.
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Seven Rebels Executed in Larisa Incident
Greek press reports say seven rebels were executed today in Larisa. Seven others were sentenced today by a military tribunal in Veroia for shelling Naoussa last March.
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Funeral Escort Controversy Prompts Private Hiring Consideration
Off duty motorcycle patrolmen could be hired privately to escort funeral corteges. Police Chief Kinney said he will confer with George Bowles and funeral directors to craft a practical escort system. An order to end escorts may come if consensus on a new private arrangement is reached.
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Slavs Hold Yanks in Istria Vessel Capture
Five Americans are reported prisoners of Yugoslav forces, taken Tuesday aboard a motor boat off Punta Grossa in Istria. U.S. Army authorities expect the group to be returned today, per unofficial military sources.
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Stassen Sees Third on First GOP Ballot
Harold E. Stassen arrived for the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia and said he expects to finish third on the first ballot and win the nomination by the ninth. He aims to marshal liberal and young GOP forces and will watch whether Dewey or Taft leads the initial roll call.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Showdown On Aid Today
Washington reports a final showdown over the foreign aid program as a Senate House conference committee tries to reconcile the two chambers. The House backed a $6.5337 billion plan stretched to 15 months with cuts and spending restrictions. The Senate preferred a 12 month program and restored much of the House cuts plus repealed several House restraints.
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Teacup Gossip Prompted by a Telephonic Dress Claim
A light conversational tale features two ladies at tea discussing dress costs. One boasts making a gown for nine dollars while another asserts paying around five hundred dollars for Paris imports. The dialogue hinges on whether such an extravagant claim would be believed over the telephone.
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House backs humane treatment for elephants in import bill
Washington reports the Republican controlled Congress approved a humane treatment bill for wild animals brought into the United States. The House Commerce Committee noted a February India shipment of elephants left at sea in icy waves, four died, and urged care for the animals before sending the measure to President Truman.
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52 Cents Could Have Sent GOP Officials to Prison
A 1944 campaign report notes the Hatch Act limit on party fundraising was 3 million dollars. Republican treasurer James S. Kemper said the GOP raised 2,999,999.48 dollars, implying one more cent might have led to federal penalties.
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Bride Injured In Phoenix Jewelry Store Fire
A newlywed woman, Mrs George Hall, 37, sustained first and second degree burns in a Phoenix apartment fire near State street and Hall's Jewelry. Firefighters arrived after Hall carried her to safety. The victim, formerly Mary Mitchell, is in fair condition at St Joseph's Hospital. Fire caused extensive water damage to a beauty salon on the first floor.
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Secretary Marshall Reveals World Picture to House Panel
Secretary of State Marshall provided the House Foreign Affairs Committee with an exclusive 80 minute briefing on the global situation. The private review outlined U.S. diplomacy challenges and strategic outlook for the era.
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Washington
Marshall
House Foreign Affairs Committee
GOP Platform Committee Divides Over Civil Rights Seating
The Republican Platform Committee debated Southern representation on the Civil Rights subcommittee as Texas delegate Orville Bullington urged a southern member be added. Lodge agreed, swapping assignments, with Mrs. Agnes Jones Gifford moving to economics and small business. A women’s group proposed a foreign policy plank backing UN membership and Western European union.
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House Group Votes New Housing Measure
Republican leaders push a new housing bill through the House Banking Committee by a 15 to 11 vote, with 15 Republicans for and opposed by 10 Democrats and one Republican. The measure omits public housing provisions and aims to extend government mortgage insurance, give veteran housing priorities, accelerate depreciation, and provide tax relief for rental housing investors.
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