Draft delay for Truman sign may stretch to July
Congress passed the draft bill but it has not reached the White House yet. With Vanuleberg and Martin delaying signatures, President Truman could wait the full legal period to sign, potentially until July 5. The draft law, sent to Philadelphia for signatures, could affect youths 19 to 25 and reserve calls. Truman plans to leave Washington July 4 for Bolivar, Missouri, to dedicate a Bolivar statue.
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Washington
White House
Senate
Vanrlenberg
R-Mich
House
Martin
R-Mass
Truman
Vandenberg
Philadelphia
Congress
National Guard
Charles G. Ross
Vandenberg-Martin
Ross
Bolivar
Simon Bolivar
Farley Fee Paid by Pasadena Chamber
Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce says it mailed a 500 check to former postmaster general James A. Farley for a speaking fee at the June 9 banquet. Farley had indicated no obligation to accept payment and later suggested donating a 1000 check to his hotel room, calling the situation ridiculous.
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Pasadena
Calif
Junior Chamber of Commerce
James A. Farley
Chamber
Stewart Russell
Farley
Warren Dorn
Today’s Features and Page References Summary
A listing of contents for the issue shows sections near pages 32 to 33 with comics featuring Ida Jean Kain and Dr Dean, a Mary Haworth horoscope, and a Talking It Over on page 21. Regular features span Amusements 22, Financial 27, Bridge 15, Classifieds 28-31, and Deaths on 14.
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Ida Jean Kain
Dean
Mary Haworth
Inq
Jcan
Radio City Life
Winchell
Plane crash reported near West Shokan in Catskills
State police said they were investigating reports of an airplane crash in the vicinity of West Shokan in the Catskill Mountains.
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Albany
West Shokan
Catskill Mountains
Four-Power Talks Begin On Berlin Currency Reform
Berlin and four power officials met to discuss a common currency for the divided city. Soviet sources say currency reform in the Soviet zone is imminent while Western allies moved to stabilize Western Germany with a devalued currency. Police presence is increased in the Soviet sector amid reports of old reichsmarks being flown into Berlin and countermeasures by Allied officers. reports denied.
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Berlin
Germany
Allied Control Council
Weather forecast calls for rising heat and ongoing rain
The Weather Bureau says temperatures will reach 80 tomorrow after today s rain with a stationary front stretching from Virginia to Minneapolis bringing warm humid conditions and occasional thunderstorms. Rain was reported in Binghamton Buffalo and Rochester with yesterday s high of 77 and a low of 56 tonight.
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Mercury
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Ohio
Minneapolis
Binghamton
Butffalo
Rochester
Judge Approves $100 Monthly Miners Pension Plan
Judge T Alan Goldsborough ruled John L Lewis may proceed with a $100 monthly pension plan for United Mine Workers members aged 62 or older with at least 20 years of mining. The tentative program, funded by a 10 cent per ton royalty from the 1947 coal contract, totals $5 million set aside from a $45 million fund.
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Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Goldsborough
Ezra van Horn
United Mine Worklers’ Welfare Fund
Lewis
van Horn
U.M.W
Lewis and Bridges
Wild Radio Plane Loops Free Over New England
A radio controlled experimental Grumman Hellcat without a pilot was out of control over New England from Westover Air Base Massachusetts. An Air Force spokesman said it could not stay aloft past noon and likely would crash. Other aircraft pursued it as it tracked northwest at 190 mph south of Camp Edwards near Cape Cod. Police were alerted for a possible crash.
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Westover Air Base
Mass
New England
Air Force
Camp Edwards
Cape Cod
Conscientious objector chains self to White House bannister
A 33 year old man identified as James D. Peck of New York City chained himself to a bannister in the White House to protest the draft. He wore a shirt reading Veto the Draft and was removed by Secret Service to their headquarters. Peck had just been released from Danbury Federal Penitentiary after a three year term as a conscientious objector.
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Washington
White House
Secret Service
James D. Peck
New York City
Federal
Danbury
Conn
New York Delegates Grumble Over Dewey Meeting
New York delegates at the Philadelphia presidential conclave show signs of grumbling over Dewey’s lack of direct contact. They seek a caucus or meeting to learn the score and confirm Dewey's top position as jockeying continues. Charles A. McNett says the mood among upstate leaders is low and a political shot in the arm is desired.
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New York
Dewey
Philadelphia
New York State
Thomas E. Dewey
Charles A. McNett
Onondaga County
McNett
Upstate
Republicans Finalize 1948 Platform Pledging Internationalism and Civil Rights
The Republican platform, drafted by chairman Henry Cabot Lodge and the resolutions committee, pledges internationalism a strong military and civil rights for all. The 2400 word document, the party's shortest, was approved after a week of work and will be presented at the national convention for ratification.
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Philadelphia
Wenry Cabot Lodge
G.O.P
Vandenberg Attitude Spurs Debate On Nomination
Philadelphia column outlines the questions behind Senator Arthur Vandenberg from Michigan as supporters debate his presidential bid. He fronts campaign headquarters while Governor Sigler asserts his availability, and readers are directed to continue on page 6 for the conclusion.
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Philadelphia
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Sigler
Vandenberg
Saratoga National Historical Park Bill Signed
President Truman signed a bill establishing Saratoga National Historical Park in New York State. The measure authorizes acceptance of certain properties, including the Gen Philip Schuyler mansion property.
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Washington
LLP
Truman
Saratoga National Historical Park
New York State
Philip Schuyler
What a World England Awakens Says Guild Member
Russell Cameron of the Screen Actors Guild laments the job market as England wakes up to a tougher economy. He compares the paradox of needing a new suit to get work and needing work to buy a suit, noting daylight limits light and the need for darkness in night.
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England
Russell Cameron
Screen Actors Guild
Governor Dewey Nomination Announcement Imminent
Herbert Brownell Jr campaign manager said an outstanding personage would nominate New Yorker Thomas E. Dewey. Brownell planned to announce within 24 hours citing a specific timing reason for the hold.
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Bert Brownell, Jr
Thomas E. Dewey
New Yorker
Republican National Convention Program Highlights
The Philadelphia AP report lists tonight and tomorrow morning events including a keynote by House Speaker Martin of Massachusetts, an address by former President Troover, and Katharine St. George of New York. Morning sessions open with Chairman Martin, followed by resolutions reports, platform committee work, and roll call of states for presidential nominations.
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Philadelphia
Dewey Supporters Claim 50 Pennsylvania Delegates Ready
Pennsylvania Dewey backers say at least 50 of the state's 73 convention votes are ready to back Dewey. An influential delegation reader stated Duff cannot swing 20 votes to another candidate, though he declined to be named.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Dewey
Keystone State
Duff
Torrential rains threaten wheat in southeast Kansas
Torrential overnight rains in Parsons Kansas dumped seven inches at some points and sent rivers surging through southeast Kansas. The heavy rainfall imperils thousands of acres of ready-to-harvest wheat and farm crops as authorities monitor flood risk.
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Parsons
Kas
Kansas
Republican convention enters late stage with Dewey Taft Stassen split
The third session of the Republican National Convention adjourned as delegates, exhausted after late night talks, pressed to decide their stance on the platform. The Dewey Taft Stassen split dominates the scene with favorite son candidates refusing to move until after initial ballots. The Resolutions Committee drafted a proposed platform just after midnight as tensions rise.
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Philadelphia
Resolutions Committee
Governor Green Keynote Opens Controversial Convention
The note details Governor Green's keynote and the convention's formal approval process while outlining factional activity. It highlights Senator Taft's intensive delegate lobbying before the morning session and reports ongoing efforts by Dewey Stassen backers and supporters of Vandenberg and Speaker Joe Martin as permanent chairman.
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Robert A. Taft
Missouri
Kansas
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Utah
New Jersey
Vermont
Iowa
Labama
Hawaii
Thomas E. Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Arthur Vandenberg
Joe. Martin
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Harald Stassen
Minnesota
Paul Warren
Carroll Reece
Lodge
Clare Boothe Luce
Vanderberg
Saratoga Park
P.M
Troover
Katharine St. George
N.Y
Bulletin
Jack Bell
Governor Green
John W. Bricker
Charles Halleck
Indiana
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