Store Probe Is Ordered By House Armed Services Panel
Washington The House Armed Services Committee ordered a full inquiry into the military store systems. Lawmakers plan a top to bottom study of the Army and Navy exchanges with hearings led by Rep Philbin. The probe follows complaints of unfair competition by civilian retailers and business groups over tax exemptions and store practices.
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House Armed Services Committee
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Publc
Hep. Philin
D-Mass
Vinson
D-Ga
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Navy
The
Committee
GE Soldier Charged With Triple Killing in Stuttgart
In Stuttgart a U S Army private Russell Jones age 22 from Far River Massachusetts is charged with premeditated murder for killing three Germans. Military Police say he killed a German motor pool guard a German girl and a German passerby after driving off in a Jeep. Court martial will be held soon. He reportedly tried to recruit two German girls before shooting one and then wrecked the Jeep and killed another German civilian.
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Iurder
Russell Jones
Far River
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Jones
Schneidingen Jones
Melish rector hospitalized amid nervous strain test
The Rev. Dr. John Howard Melish, 74, embattled Brooklyn rector, is in Long Island College Hospital for a test required by nervous strain. His son and assistant rector, the Rev. William Howard Melish, disclosed the status yesterday.
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New York
John Howard Melish
Brooklyn
William Howard Melish
Long Island College Hospital
Lawyer Leads Truman Battle on Patronage
Washington report details William M. Boyle Jr. guiding President Truman's patronage amid Democratic factional strife. Boyle, 46, could rise to near top party leadership if Truman oversees gains. McGrath demoted from DNC director to a lesser role as Boyle becomes head of the committee.
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Washington
LLP
F.D.R
Supreme Court
William M. Boyle, Jr
White House
Boyle
Fleming Nominated to Head Maritime Commission
President Truman announced Maj. Gen. Philip Be. Fleming as the new chairman succeeding Vice Admiral W. W. Smith at the Maritime Commission. The move prompted mixed reactions from shipping interests and officials, with questions about its impact on Navy relations and federal subsidy policy. Senate action was expected this week as Republicans planned inquiries into the appointment.
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Truman
Philip Be. Fleming
Iw. W. Smith
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Maritime Commission
Senate
Dewey Endorses Auto Safety Move in New York
Governor Dewey urged New York motorists to have cars checked for mechanical defects designating May as Check Your Car Month. He said motor vehicle accidents can be reduced if car owners maintain their automobiles in safe operating condition.
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New York
New York State
United States presses to fast track Israel United Nations bid
The United States urged the General Assembly to move Israel's membership application from the political committee to the special political committee. The 14 nation steering group approved the transfer despite Arab opposition, but full Assembly approval is still required. Israel fears delays with spring adjournment and Arab critics vow to oppose the priority move.
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Israel
FASTEETH Powder Lets Dentures Fit Comfortably
FASTEETH, a pleasant alkaline powder, helps dentures fit more firmly for easier eating and talking. It reduces plate odor and avoids gummy or pasty sensations. Sprinkle a little on plates to improve comfort. available at drug stores.
GE Opposes CLO wage demands as inflationary threat
NEW YORK GE contends fourth round wage increases and benefits sought by the CIO aligned United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers would inflate prices and trigger layoffs in electrical manufacturing. Lemuel Boulware, GE VP of labor relations, says resisting is essential as higher costs would raise prices, reduce demand, and push less efficient firms out of business. The union seeks about 300 dollars more per year for 600,000 industry workers, with shorter hours and other gains.
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General Electric Company
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G-E
United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America
Lemuel R. Boviware
CIO
Boulware
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James J. Matles
Albany Hatcheries Report Record Chick Production
Albany hatcheries produced 11,523,000 baby chicks from January 3 to March 31, a 34 percent rise over the first quarter of 1948, per an Agriculture Department report released yesterday. The March total reached 3,670,000 chicks, 12 percent above the five year average for March.
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Agriculture Department
Woman Bannister Slider Nearing 102 Dies
SCRANTON Pa Co-Florence Dolph who celebrated her last two birthdays by sliding down the bannister in recent years died yesterday 18 days before her 102nd birthday Born May 19 1947 in Dickson City Pa she moved to California in 1902 lived there four years then returned to Scranton The bannister slides were demonstrations of her health and agility Her health remained good until recently She was the oldest alumna of Lewisburg Seminary now Bucknell University Private funeral services will be held Wednesday.
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Dickson Cry
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Lewisburg Seminary
Bucknell University
SLA Bribe Charge Shocks Buffalo Liquor Authority
State Liquor Authority investigator Edward T. Jetter 52 of Kenmore was charged after accepting a $100 bribe from restaurant owner Jerome Baker. Deputy Commissioner William K. Buscaglia said the arrest followed Baker’s complaint that Jetter offered to omit Baker’s restaurant from an SLA report on liquor sales to minors. The marked money changed hands during the restaurant visit and Jetter was arrested on site. Buscaglia noted Baker’s business refused service to parties with minors.
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State Liquor Authority
Edward T. Jetter
Kenmore
William K. Buscaglia
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Jetter
SLA
Buffalo
Jerome Baker
Buscaglia
Baker
Jerter
Buscagia
Dock Strike Tightens Belt Of Hawaiians
Honolulu reports a midnight Saturday dock strike tightens the belt for Hawaii. Food imports must come by air at higher costs, sugar and pineapple exports to the mainland shrink, and island stocks may soon thin as shipping and supply lines face disruption.
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Hawaii
Hawaii Employers Council
Union Strike Drives 2000 Dock Workers Over Pay Gap
Ishermen's and warehousemen's hours misprint aside union calls current strike by free. Two thousand dock workers fight for 32 cents extra per hour with Stevedores at 149 dollars wage. ILWU says West Coast longshoremen earn 42 cents more and seeks to narrow gap to ten cents from 1945 level. Employers offered eight cents, later raised to 22 cents, but the union rejected. Federal conciliation efforts have failed so far.
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Ishoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Hemes
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The Beautifully Grained Circassian Walnut Wood
The article notes the richly figured Circassian walnut described as brown and beautifully grained. It emphasizes its prized color and pattern, suggesting high quality timber suitable for fine furniture or decorative veneers.
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