Fleet arrives off New York for Mitscher celebration week
New York welcomes 22 ships from Adm. Mitscher’s Eighth Fleet led by the aircraft carrier Franklin D Roosevelt and the battleship Missouri. Eight more arrived yesterday and 13 are due later this week after Caribbean maneuvers. Government warns June 15 general strike may proceed if workers’ demands are not met. A freak storm at Ellington causes farm damage near Jamestown. loss estimated at 4000 dollars. In Buffalo, 2000 American Brass workers end a strike as CIO union members ratify a wage deal introducing an 18.4 cent hourly increase plus benefits.
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Boston U. President Slams UN Guzzling At Conferences
Boston University president Dr. Daniel L. Marsh denounced excessive liquor use by United Nations members, calling conferences weekend losses and stating diplomats’ drunkenness is distressing. Inflation warned as a major problem by economist Dr. Marcus Nadier at a New York bankers convention. A North Carolina primary sees veteran Rep Zebulon Waver lose in unofficial returns. Charles Kelly proud father of a six pound nine ounce daughter. The British RAF to fly Lancasters to celebrate Air Forces Day in August.
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Eisenhower Receives Honorary Doctor of Laws at Gettysburg
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Army chief of staff and wartime commander in Europe, is awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws at Gettysburg College during the lidtha graduation exercises. The ceremony also honors nine men and one woman following his address. His first awareness of Gettysburg came in World War I when he commanded a tank training center there.
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Rock Island Rocket Derails Near Carlisle Ark
The Rock Island streamlined train, running between Amarillo Texas and Memphis, derailed four miles east of Carlisle Arkansas early today. No serious injuries were reported.
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Notable Deaths of Public Figures Across the World
The Rt. Rev. Arthur Foley Win nington-Ingram 88 retired Bishop of London chosen by King Edward VII at 43 in London. Tamaki Miura 62 famed as Madame Butterfly in Tokyo having performed the role about 2000 times. Ronald Millar 56 managing editor of Compton's Pictured Encyclopedia and former newspaperman in Chicago. Dr Patty Smith Hill 78 pioneer in progressive education for Kindergarten and emeritus at Columbia University in New York City.
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King Stumbert II vows to block dictatorship vote
In Rome King Stumbert II pledged that if Italians vote to keep the monarchy in the upcoming referendum he will use his position to prevent a dictatorship. He expressed confidence the throne will win broad support and promised a progressive reign.
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Coal Resumes as Army Guards Kentucky Mines
Army troops guard Pond River collieries near Madisonville Kentucky as full production resumes amid renewed coal strike fears. Officials report nonunion miners returning while state and federal agencies monitor picketing and rail transport restrictions ease after seizure.
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Troopships Due On Both Coasts
New York expects two troopships carrying 1,456 and 1,200 men, plus 655 on another ship today. San Francisco will receive Cape Bon and Tolman with 63 and 25 men, while San Diego hosts YP 637 and LCIs 1010 373 568 49 totaling 24 Navy personnel.
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Bankhead Improves Slightly After Stroke at Capitol
Senator Bankhead of Alabama has shown some improvement after a light stroke that struck at the Capitol Friday. His condition remains serious and he is under care at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland, the hospital reported early today.
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Molotov argues on security bases and peace talks
Molotov criticizes U S moves for overseas bases and a broad peace conference. He disputes Byrnes claims of Stalin consent and says the proposed treaty omits key Allied decisions on Germany, risking weaker inter Allied control and renewed aggression.
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Opinion on new weapon and Truman performances emerge
The writer contrasts a supposed new weapon with atomic bombs and national strikes, arguing Republicans push for normalcy while Henry Wallace hints at broader anxieties. The piece criticizes Truman for visiting 885 wounded veterans during a rail strike and notes the era's constant readiness for emergencies.
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Amazing Discovery In a Hearing Aid
An ad touts a light one unit Beltone hearing aid with no battery pack or garment and a design you can adjust. It claims full power up to 50 hours, eliminates frequent battery changes, and offers comfort and better hearing. Makers Beltone invite a free descriptive booklet and in home demonstration with no risk.
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Lions on loose scare Detroit workers calm by police
Police prowled northwest Detroit in the early hours after a watchman reported a door ajar on a wagon holding five Barnes Bros. Circus lions. The animals were found safe, and the alarm turned out to be false.
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Chinese Ambassador Koo Denies U S Ambassadorship Report
Dr. Wellington Koo, serving Chinese ambassador to London, declined to confirm a semi official Nanking report that he would be appointed ambassador to the United States. He previously served as minister to the United States from 1915 to 1920.
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