Congress Plans to Cut Living Cost With Voluntary Measures
The Congressional Economic Committee urged private sector wage and price restraint to curb living costs, favoring voluntary steps over government controls. Led by Senator Taft, the panel proposed 16 recommendations for a stable economy, endorsing extended 40 hour weeks by voluntary bargaining and avoiding new legal restrictions. Senator Baldwin criticized scope but supported common ground on inflation concerns. The report contrasts GOP stance with President Truman’s calls for wage price controls and rationing.
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Riotous Protest Shatters Greek Legation in Vienna
About 300 protesters identified as Austrian Communists by the Interior Ministry smashed windows of the Greek legation in Vienna during a demonstration against executions of Greek Communists.
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Today's Features Highlight Oregon Campaign Spectacle
A vivid national political scene described with a governor’s handshake across everyday venues like cafés barber shops and schools. Marquis Childs comments on the extraordinary primary campaign while noting pages with comics horoscopes and fare on the newspaper’s editorial pages and sections.
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Lady Hartington Dies in France Plane Crash
Skyways Limited announced Kathleen Lady Hartington and Lord Fitzwilliam died last night when their chartered plane crashed in southern France. Also killed were crew members Captain Townshend and Radio Officer Freeman. Lady Hartington, 28, was the daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy and sister of Representative John F. Kennedy.
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U S Files Liens In Kellems Tax Case
The Government filed liens totaling $1,885.40 against Vivier Kellems, her home, and her brother’s home after she refused to withhold taxes from her employer. The action, led by Joseph T. Healy for the Internal Revenue Department, cites $827.70 in withholding, $10 interest, and $837.70 in penalties as charges against Miss Kellams.
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Water Rises On Miners In Frantic Rescue Effort
In Shamokin Pennsylvania rain swelled a tunnel cave where three coal miners are trapped since Wednesday. Water pouring in from Lake Niagara fills caverns faster than pumps, threatening to cut off air to the imprisoned men as rescue teams struggle to reach them.
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No Chrysler Pact in Sight
Detroit workers strike for a third day with 75 200 Chrysler employees walking out. Federal conciliators stand by as union leaders report no meetings since negotiations broke off Tuesday night. The UAW sought a 30 cent wage boost, later reduced to 17 cents, which Chrysler called unacceptable. its final offer was six cents before talks collapsed.
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Juliana Becomes Dutch Regent
In a 10 minute ceremony at The Hague Crown Princess Juliana was sworn in as regent of the Kingdom she will handle most queen Wilhelmina’s duties and become queen when she abdicates in September and the date is set for abdication.
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City committee bids housing and schools reform in East Side
A joint committee presented Mayor Costello with a plan to curb crime in the lower East Side. The package, costing about a million, calls for public housing expansion, new area schools, parks and four playgrounds, plus hiring of Negro teachers and police, new street lights, and zoning of liquor dispensaries. It urges immediate action on slum clearance, public rental housing, and a rapid plan for local housing facilities with state approval and possible borrowing if bills fail.
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Six Die As Fire Destroys Trailer In Huntington
Fire last night killed six people in a trailer and adjoining home in Huntington West Virginia. Victims identified as Henson 44 his wife Beate their children Thomas 8 Ernestine 14 Pearlie Dillon about 50 and Rudolph Eugene Eastman 31. Chief of police identified the dead.
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Man Missing After Vehicle Plunges Into River Bank
Police search for a tan colored automobile occupant after a vehicle driven by Edward Downey 34 veered off a seven foot bank along the Susquehanna River near Johnson City. The car owner is Downey and a Tan was believed to be in the automobile.
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Minnesota National Guard Deployed to Newport and South St. Paul
The Minnesota National Guard is to duty at strikebound packing plants in Newport and South St. Paul after a raid on the Cudahy plant in Newport last night resulting in damage and hostages. Pickets clashed with authorities as they tried to enforce a court order banning mass picketing.
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Fitzpatrick Likely To Be Named District Chief
Fire department officials announced the promotional civil service exam results for district chief with Captain James R. Fitzpatrick among the top candidates. Only one vacancy existed due to the death of District Chief Andrew Burke, and Chief William J. Connelly indicated further appointments may follow as future needs grow. Herbert B. Myron, executive secretary of the Onondaga County Civil Service Commission, released the list.
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Eight Days of Rain May End Tomorrow
The Weather Man forecasts Syracuse’s eight consecutive days of rain to end tomorrow as easterly winds shift to the north-northwest. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a 65 degree high with no rain, after a low pressure system drove daily showers totaling 1.69 inches through today.
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Top Stocks Rise Amid Heavy Trading Volume
New York markets saw gains as shares climbed toward four dollars as investors bought heavily. By noon 3,090,000 shares changed hands on the stock exchange with $2,810,000 in funds paid, amid hopes of a continuing industrial rally.
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Pork as China's Favorite Dish Proclaimed by Relief Leader
United China Relief official B A Garside states pork is the nation's favorite dish, noting that China has disliked war since ancient times yet is currently in conflict. A bizarre fable about a monkey, tiger, and pig is recounted, illustrating themes of betrayal and consequence.
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Air base conversion underway at Hancock Airport project
Work began on converting Hancock Airport from a $15 million facility. Bulldozers cut through woods to starboard a clear view of three aircraft ships in a triangle. Commissioner Barry aims for aircraft landings by fall as the city and federal government share costs for reconstruction and future facilities.
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Plane Disaster Near Dhahran Totals 13 Feared Dead
US Air Force reports an 8 29 Superfortress crashed 120 miles NW of Dhahran Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Nine bodies recovered four missing and one survivor reported. Names withheld. Plane was en route from Dhahran to Fuersienfeldbruck Germany on training flight.
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Island union threatens picket over wage tax plan
A Pittsburgh area union official warned that Neville Island near Pittsburgh would be picketed if township commissioners approve a proposed two mill wage tax. Neville Island hosts 30 manufacturers including Dravo Corp which runs the nation’s largest inland shipyards.
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Birth of Israel Declared as War Flares Across Palestine
The Jewish state is proclaimed in Tel Aviv as Britain ends mandate rule at midnight. Arab forces attack four Jewish colonies near Jerusalem, with 290 Jews dead and several prisoners taken. The Arab League warns of war while UN mediation hopes proceed. The Bab El Wad Gorge battle continues to sever Jewish link to Jerusalem.
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Miracle on $52 a Week Family of Nine
Syracuse family the Walkers with two sets of triplets feature in the American Weekly telling how they live on 52 dollars weekly amid high prices. Reporter Irving Johnson visits to uncover family methods and frugal living as part of a Sunday Herald American package of features.
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