Freight derailment near Belle Isle closes line for hours
A New York Central freight train derailed on approach to Belle Isle bridge east of Syracuse at 6 50 AM, scattering five cars and tearing down an overhead signal tower. One car was demolished and a passenger train No 64 was delayed after plowing into the wreckage, with power lines down leaving homes without electricity. Cause not yet determined. officials suspect a flat wheel on the 50 car consist as the derailed section toppled the signal tower and affected three of four right of way tracks.
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New Yorke Central
Belle Isle Yards
New York Central
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Municipal Airport
Buffalo
New York City
Vah Buren Rd
Today’s Features and Page Prompts in Editorial Section
In a column on the editorial pages, Bertram Benedict argues that despite economic woes in many lands, no other country has voluntarily adopted Russia’s Communist system after nearly 30 years of concern. The note lists the following pages and features: Comics on pages 12-13, Ida Jean Kain, Dr. Brady, Mary Haworth Crossword, Horoscope, Amusements on page 6, Editorials on page 4, Bridge on page 12, Letters on page 4, Churches page 5, Radio page 14, Classifieds pages 8-11, Social News, Deaths page 3, Sports, and Today’s Pictures on page 14.
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Russia
Bertram Benedict
Ida Jean Kain
Dr. Brady
Mary Haworth
No. 1 gangster Bugsy Siegel slain in Beverly Hills
Benjamin Siegel known as Bugsy, 41, a famed Hollywood gangster, was killed in a dawn shootout as five bullets from an assassin through a window pierced his body and an oil painting when police found footprints suggesting multiple assailants. Neighbors reported a car speeding away after the attack. Police have no motive or killer identified.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Benjamin
Bugsy) Siegel
Hollywood
Siegel
A. Beach
Umbrellas Back in Style Predicts Storms and Summer Warmth
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight with temperatures rising to 74 degrees. Sunday, the first day of summer, will be warmer with a high near 78 as skies clear after the weekend storm risk.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Flood Routs Hundreds In Hannibal Area
Flood waters from the Mississippi crest at 11 feet above flood stage in Hannibal Missouri and nearby Quincy Illinois force hundreds to flee. Levee workers fought through the night and Red Cross prepared to shelter about 1,000 at Central Junior High School as the coast guard operated from the flooded rail station.
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Hannibal
Hannibal-Quincy
Ill
Mississippi
Tiltnois
Red Cross
Central
Coast Guard
Oil to Russia Curb Looms
Washington lawmakers focus on reports of gasoline and oil shipments to Russia amid a feared U S shortage. Representative Shafer and the armed services subcommittee push to halt shipments until U S needs are met. Acting Navy Secretary Sullivan warns of fuel shortages on the eastern seaboard.
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Washington
INS
Shafer
R-Mich
House
Armed Services Subcommittee
Russia
Subcommittee
Sullivan
Navy
Spain Guarantees Soldier Vote in Franco Referendum
Madrid reports the Spanish Cabinet assured armed forces members they may vote on July 7 in the national referendum to approve a law setting up succession to Generalissimo Francisco Franco. An order by Franco will be published in the official bulletin, with rules covering absentee voting and voter identification.
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Madrid
Generalissimo
I Francisco Franco
Franco
Hungary Charges U S Aid to Conspirators
Budapest reports an official White Paper accusing the United States of promising direct financial support to what it terms the Hungarian conspirators and alleging Britain's government used the plotters for anti-Soviet espionage in a late night bulletin.
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Budapest
United States
Deadlock Over Europe Recovery Looms as Stalin Weighs Ties
The piece frames a weekend decision by Stalin on joining Britain's and France's plan for a unified European recovery aided by George C. Marshall. Bevin seeks the economic lever to influence Europe, while Moscow weighs dollar access against the spread of communism. The Pravda report notes Russia’s caution as Tass declares the issue under consideration.
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Europe
Stalin
Russia
Britain
France
Ernest Bevin
U. S
George C. Marshall
Paul Ramadier
Georges Bidault
Pravda
Marshall
Tass
Bevin
Reds Push On In Manchuria
Chinese Communists tightened control of Manchuria, now 85 percent under their hold, by advancing to Szepingkai, threatening the rail line to Changchun. Szepingkai’s capture would sever the central government’s lifeline to Mukden, as Dr Sun Fo urged urgent U.S. and British military aid to save Manchuria.
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Manchuria
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Szepingkal
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Mukden
Sun Fo
United States
Britain
Look At That Youngster Is It A Boy Or Girl
A witty exchange about a cropped hair youngster with a cizaret and trousers leads to a reply revealing the person is a girl. The mock confusion is resolved with the mother stepping forward as parent.
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The
Abbott PharmAgraph
Timetable of Senate Filibuster Gab Session
Washington dispatch records a day of Senate debate with a noon convening, veto message reading, and extended filibuster. Senators Pepper, Taylor, Morse, Kilgore and others spoke or demanded votes as the chamber drifted into the early hours. A parliamentary scramble and ongoing filibuster marked the session.
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UN Maps Global Atomic Control Plan Drafted
UN Atomic Energy Commission experts drafted a plan for world control of atomic energy aimed at easing tension between Russia and the Western Powers. The proposal seeks to erase the possibility of an atomic war and was reported from Lake Success.
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United Nations
Russia
UN Atomic Energy Commission
De Gasperi Wins Confidence Vote in Rome Assembly
Premier Alcide de Gasperi’s fourth government, the first since liberation to exclude Communists and Socialists, won a confidence vote from the Constituent Assembly by a 43 vote majority in Rome.
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Rome
Alcide de Gasperi
Italy
Vacation Service Promises Herald Journal Delivery Help
The Herald Journal and Herald American advertise a vacation service urging readers to notify their newspaper carrier or the Circulation Department at 20211 to continue home delivery while away. The message invites readers to arrange vacation coverage and keep up with local news during trips.
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Herald-Journal
The
Herald-American
Filibuster Ties Senate With 24 Hour Debate On Labor Bill
Senator Morse held the Senate floor for nearly 24 hours in a bid to delay a vote on President Truman's veto of the labor bill. White proposed a Monday vote as talks continued after Morse began at 6:30 AM and spoke for over five hours. The White House reported strong support for the President amid ongoing wrangling. Morse concluded his remarks after 3:30 PM with continued opposition to the bill, as Pepper and Johnston also pressed for delay and unanimous consent failed.
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INS
Wayne Morse
R.-Ore
Senate
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White
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House
White House
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Pepper
D-Fia
Eben Ayers
Olin D. Johnston
D-S.c
Oregonian
Ives
R-N.y
Knowland
Abraham
Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
Taft
United State
Truman and Taft Clash Over Labor Bill Veto Issue
President Truman spoke on television urging rejection of Taft Hartley labor bill, calling it bad for labor and country. Senator Taft quickly rebutted, arguing the veto misrepresented the measure. The two leaders urged public judgment as Senate may act today.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Robert A.taft
R-O
Taft
House
Senate
Morse Weighs Labor Bill as He Delays Vote for Truman
Senate debate on President Truman's labor bill stretched into a long morning with Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon quietly voicing dissent. Morse, seen with index cards and pink-marked books, spoke from 6 30 A M to 10 30 A M while contrasting with Idaho's Glen Taylor who roared through eight hours and twenty minutes. Morse kept a calm pace, shared his party tensions, and paused to note his personal troubles as a dissenter.
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Glen Taylor
Didaho
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