Labor Bill Veto Battle Draws Sides In Senate
Washington report describes the tense Labor Bill veto clash as 93 senators answered roll. Taft led the pro bill with a biting critique while Barkley urged support for Truman. The chamber filled with lawmakers, wives, and press as the vote neared, the mood brisk and crowded.
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Silent President: Lawmakers Expose Political Strain
In a divided scene, a president sits expressionless and pale as two lawmakers reveal deep political tension with sharp questions. The image underscores unusually harsh scrutiny from Congress, signaling a pivotal moment in the national dialogue.
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Columbia to issue statement on Eisenhower as possible president
New York Columbia University announced it would issue a statement at 3 30 P M Eastern Time after a trustees meeting amid speculation that General Dwight D Eisenhower may be the universitys next president A New York Herald Tribune dispatch quoted a source close to the General saying the chief of staff prepared the statement for the board The dispatch said the statement would be made public Columbia officials had no comment yet Since 1945 Frank D Fackenthal has been acting president following Nicholas Murray Butlers retirement
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Rider Wins 2120 For 153 Mile Endurance Race
A Sand Springs rider from Miles City Montana won the 153 mile horse rider endurance race from Billings to Yellowstone River, finishing in 19 hours 13 minutes 14 seconds to collect 2120 dollars. Merle Hillyer also placed among the top finishers, leading 51 starters from six states.
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Jury Visits Death Boat Trial Near End
In Santa Ana California the case against Louise Overell and George Gollum for the alleged murder of Louise’s wealthy Pasadena parents proceeds aboard the Mary E. dynamited power cruiser. Four alternates are seated as the jury selection began May 26 and the trial is expected to last eight to ten weeks.
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Guerrilla Casualties Put At About Seven Thousand
Government authorities in Athens estimated that Greek guerrilla forces, initially about 12,000 strong, had suffered nearly 7,000 casualties since the Loyalists began their spring offensive. The report did not detail killed, wounded, or captured totals.
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Boy 15 Drowns in Cayuga Lake at Auburn
The first drowning of the summer season in Cayuga Lake occurred when Eugene Burroughs, 15, drowned about 40 feet from a lake pier near Auburn on Monday night.
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New Pennsylvania law targets untaxed cigarettes
Gov James H Duff signed a measure making possession of 200 or more cigarettes without the 4 cent state tax stamp a misdemeanor. Violators face a $25 fine under the new law enacted in Harrisburg.
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Supreme Court Justice Dissent Reaches Record High
The Supreme Court issued 231 dissents this term, matching the 1944 45 record. Eight of nine justices logged 37 dissents in 17 decisions on the term’s final day. The court produced 142 opinions with 48 unanimous votes, while 25 cases ended 5 4 and 19 at 6 3.
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Mrs Raft Sues for Income Accounting in Court
Los Angeles based suit filed by Grayce Raft, estranged wife of actor George Raft, seeks $18,260 plus accounting of earnings under a 1932 agreement. She states they married in 1923 and separated soon after, alleging 10 percent of Raft’s earnings was promised, while she has received only $19,223 since March 1, 1945 from earnings exceeding $332,000.
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