Vets Lose Bid to Void Civil Service Job List
Thirty-nine veterans failed to overturn a State Civil Service eligible list for permanent veterans' counselors after the Court of Appeals refused to hear their appeal. The Appellate Division ruling stood, upholding dismissal of their lawsuit. In a separate case, two New York City brothers, Sree and Harold Dupree, were sentenced to death for first degree murder in a shooting tied to an attempted holdup.
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Ash Can Cash Recovered After Dump Incident
In a strange Denver style mischance a Boston shopkeeper misplaced 1100 in ashes in a basement ash can. Workers found the money after a tip led to unloading at a city dump. Davis rewarded the finders with $50. The rest of the page reports varied items from legislators to accidents and lab stories.
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Britain to Keep Air Raid Shelters a While Longer
Britain will retain air raid shelters on private property and in back yards for now, Home Secretary Chuter Ede announced in a written reply. Conservative MP Martin Lindsay urged removal where not needed for public interest. Austria boosts taxes to defray occupation costs after Big Four presence. Chifley says Australia favors European problems first before pursuing Pacific pact.
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Deaths of notable figures in New Rochelle Galveston and Columbus
Death notices report John Storrs Prescott 60 vice president and general counsel of General Foods Corp New Rochelle IL L Montgomery 62 cousin of Field Marshal Montgomery of Great Britain in Galveston Texas and Fred Sheram 42 a copy deskman on the Columbus Citizen in Columbus Ohio.
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Battle for City Police Chief Ends in Smooth Power Shift
In Litchfield Michigan the police chief post sparked a peaceful transition. Chief RG Suchet Lachbeld loses the job as Franklin Peters on the council-confirmed appointment succeeds him after Stiefel yields temporarily. Tension over jail and squad car keys followed.
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AFL Leaders Hinted On Return To AFL By John L Leal
Cleveland sources state John L Leal may return to lead the American Federation of Labor. President William Green warns against terms that invite opposition as the AFL faces its internal divisions and the December 1947 non Communist affidavits requirement. The council plans a quarterly meeting to resolve differences, while others push for stronger policy unity.
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Good Weather Lifts Retail Activity in Week End
Dun and Bradstreet reports favorable weather and promotions kept total retail sales high for the week ended Wednesday though softly below last year’s level. Shoppers sought good quality, moderate price merchandise with steady apparel demand as summer wear and women’s lighter garments sold well.
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Last Mile Detoured 16th Time in Montgomery
A 24 year old white man faced the electric chair after delays and court actions saved him seventeen times previously. The governor halted the execution once more, and the case drew national attention as legal appeals continued in Alabama.
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Senator Predicts Big Truman Deficit
Senator Hickenlooper warned the nation against Truman era programs. He predicted a federal deficit around 7 billion dollars next year and a budget exceeding 60 billion dollars if Democratic proposals pass. He urged saving the economy from costly programs.
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Floods Hit Oklahoma Drive Destruction Across State
Severe floods sweep Oklahoma with rivers and creeks spreading damage across large areas. Homes and crops harmed as water heights reach seven feet in some communities. Rural areas endure heavy losses while emergency services battle rising conditions.
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U S Returns Seized Property to Berlin After Occupation
The United States hands over seized German government property in Berlin to the city administration. Commandant and officials report real estate valued at about 260 million marks transferred to Berlin authorities as part of postwar arrangements.
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