President Truman argues for higher taxes in GOP clash
President Truman told reporters taxes should rise rather than fall as top Republican candidates campaign. He said no Democrat president would cut taxes, and noted Senator Taft’s 15 percent cut offer. In Denver Eisenhower argued small tax cuts possible within two years, while Truman praised Harriman’s DC primary victory as a clear New Deal-Fair Deal win.
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GE Union Ballot Rejects Strike Vote at Syracuse Plant
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 320 representing about 4 000 GE employees voted not to strike after 793 favored and 468 opposed with 13 void ballots and 12 70 workers not voting. Monor Law said GE workers in Syracuse were not getting same concessions as others. Proposals include pay for lunch, seniority for stewards, daily piece work tabulations, upgrading for minor abilities, and an apprenticeship program. The result was announced after a long ballot count that extended into early morning.
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Cancellation of Two Carrier Jet Contracts Announced
Cloud Wampler, president of Carer Corp, announced cancellation of two contracts for the manufacture of J-47 jet engine parts. The contracts, tied to Carson City, are amid broader defense industry shifts and factory retooling.
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Diplomats Sought In State Department Shuffle
Senate debate swirled over a plan to dispatch two diplomats to states to study what ails America. Proposals named Paul Paddock Jr to Michigan and John P. Hoover to California to swap foreign affairs data for domestic government insights.
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NO DEFENSE Jury Given Titus Bank Fraud Case
The £374,000 bank fraud trial of Paul Titus of Auburn was sent to a jury of nine men and three women in U.S. District Court at 1 PM. Judge James T. Foley presided as marshals escorted jurors to lunch and warned them not to start deliberations. Titus, 33, an appliance dealer, was defended by Robert Leamy who argued the acts were not those of a legitimate businessman and suggested an understanding with bookkeeper Bernard E. Klock. The prosecutor cited telephone calls as evidence that something was happening.
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Todays Features Describe Tiarrman Path to Delegates
Editorial notes that in the District of Columbia presidential contest W Averell Tiarrman gains a springboard to win delegates at the Democrat convention. Marquis Childs discusses this in the editorial page while other features and sections are listed across the edition including Bridge Inq-Reporter Classified Junior Set City Life Deaths Radio-TV Editorals Local and Letters along with Todays Pictures.
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Rise in living costs lifts index to near peak
Washington reports the government cost of living index rose to 189.2 for the period ending May 15, edging toward January’s record. Food and rent led increases while clothing and utilities fell slightly, signaling broad inflation and wage adjustments for 100,000 more workers in aerospace and refining sectors.
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Reds Jaw Tack at New Point
Reds Jaw tack at New Point Seoul Korea. Communists assaulted two United Waros positions east central Corea after a thrust to regain a new Allied breakthrough in the west. Six self propelled tanks and five infantry platoons supported the attack near Kumsong. After six days of savage fighting, Chinese Communist forces attempted to dislodge UN troops from a newly won T shaped hill west of Choraon. Fifth Air Force jets bombed back into North Korea after bad weather. More than 50 B 26s hit frontline Red positions Wednesday night as clouds obscured usual targets. The enemy infantry strength rose overnight on the Kumsong sector but Thursday morning reports did not show a renewed push.
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U S Russia clash over germ warfare at UN
At the United Nations a full scale clash looms as the United States accuses Russia of a fraud in a new germ warfare proposal. Delegates appear divided while Gross and other aides call germ warfare charges a lie and say Geneva prohibits only non party production.
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Truman May Use Taft-Hartley Law In Steel Row
President Truman weighs invoking the Taft-Hartley Act to end a steel industry dispute and potentially seize units if needed. The issue centers on whether a court order can compel workers to return, amid national security concerns and contested authority. Johnson L Lewis and the coal miners face contempt reputations as the saga unfolds across Syracuse and national politics.
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Letter to Santa From Wisconsin Boy Sparks Postal Reminder
MADISON Wis UF hot per spicing postal clerks were reminded today there are 158 shopping days until Christmas. They received a letter from a boy named Pat who said he wanted a machine gun, double holster, cowboy water pistol and red hot tractor. The letter was addressed to Santa Claus.
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Safecrackers Fail to Open Ontario Biscuit Safe
Deputies report amateur safecrackers tried to bust into a 500 pound safe at the Ontario Biscuit building in New Jersey, causing damage but failing to access the strongbox. About $2,000 believed missing if any was inside. Suspects knocked the combination off and cut the exterior. a skilled safe man could have opened it. George EmLaw reported the incident to police.
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Brain surgery fail haunts burglar jailed again in Pittsburgh
Millard F Wright, a parolee with a history of burglary, was arrested in a jewelry store burglaries inquiry. Detectives say he underwent a pre frontal lobotomy decades ago to curb stealing, but Wright claimed the operation would not help him. Regs Splane, 44, was also jailed after being tied to a pawn shop watch haul. Wright had been paroled in 1949 after a 12 year sentence.
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Pickets Morale Improves Amid No Man's Land Barrier
EAST CHICAGO Ind A five foot no man s land fence separates 2500 plant workers from the supply station inside the Thland Steel Co yard Plant officers say morale improved as the through the fence activity caused by kisses and cookies was curbed by CIO leaders the boundary remains with maintenance work done by supervisors In Chicago another tale recounts a 19 year old claiming to carry razor blades and stomach ache after flagging a taxi doctors later confirm the youth William Ebshle of Carbondale WI offered no explanation and will be kept on a soft diet until the blades pass authorites will decide on charges Meanwhile in Abingdon two teens who had no flight lessons stole a plane flew it 45 miles and crashed without killing themselves Willan C Richey 17 and Larry L Sopher 16 face possible charges as the owner confirmed plans to press charges and declined to explain motives
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Ceilings to End On Whisky and Wines Debated
Washington officials said ceiling prices will end on whisky and wines this weekend, though selling pace may stay flat. The suspension covers distilleries wineries to retailers as tax hikes curb legal liquor consumption. Industry sources noted bulk whisky ceilings around 450 dollars per unit amid heavy stocks and price shifts.
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Florida Lane of Palms Charm Tourist Route
A playful feature highlights a stretch of Florida featuring royal palms, coconut trees, and outstretched vistas along a scenic lane. The piece notes the lush roadside charm that attracts visitors to humid coastlines and tropical flora.
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Coup Smashed in Turkey as Teen Leaders Arrested
Four teen leaders of the Turkish Socialist party were arrested and charged with planning a coup against the government. The state banned the party and confiscated its assets.
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Rainstorms Cool It Off In Syracuse As Cold Front Hits
Canada’s second installment of cold weather reached Syracuse early today amid thunder rumbles. A trace of rain at Hancock Airport gave way to scattered showers. The mercury rose from 58 at midnight to 72 before snow showers after 6 A.M. Temperatures then fell as a high pressure area from the Dakotas neared, with fair cool weather expected tonight and tomorrow. Lows around 35, highs near tomorrow’s, winds west-northwest 13 to 25 mph, gusts to 35.
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Taft Eisenhower pledge to cut taxes dominates race
The leading Republican contenders Taft and Eisenhower promised tax cuts if elected while Democratic front runner Kefauver warned isolationism would shape his party. Eisenhower spoke to Oregon delegates in Denver and Taft and Eisenhower led in pledged votes ahead of the convention.
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Taft to reply to Abilene address from New York
Senator Robert Taft will deliver an answer to Abilene tonight replying to General Eisenhower’s homecoming speech in Kansas. The Ohio Republican’s address will be broadcast nationwide by NBC and Mutual and televised by ABC and CBS from New York at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
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