Roosevelt Fueled Nation With Ambition and Duty Says Widow
In excerpts from a memoir interview, Eleanor Roosevelt portrays Franklin D. Roosevelt as ambitious and self confident yet devoted to public service. She credits his polio for inner strength, notes his strategic advisers, and explains how his aim was to balance labor and capital while governing New York and later the nation.
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Rochester Typographical Leader Suspended Over Non-Red Oath
Julius Loos was suspended as secretary of the Rochester Typographical Union and AFL Central Trades and Labor Council delegate after refusing to sign a non Communist pledge. The action followed orders from International Typographical Union headquarters in Indianapolis. The central council, with delegates from about 100 AFL locals, had amended its rules to require the Taft Hartley affidavit. James L. Burke is contest president.
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Convicted Ex LSU Head Dies at 60 in Angola
Dr James Monroe Smith age 60 former president of Louisiana State University died at the State Penitentiary Angola after an evening walk from a heart attack. He had served six years as director of vocational rehabilitation in the prison and his resignation as LSU president helped trigger the Louisiana scandals of 1939. Smith was convicted of obtaining nearly a half million dollars through forged bonds to corner the wheat market and was sentenced to eight to 24 years but commuted after six years.
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Man Allowed in Garden Not House
Des Moines civil court records show Smith forbidden from entering his home while Mrs. Phyllis Smith pursues a divorce. Judge Lou Ladd issued an order letting him tend the garden and retrieve garden tools from the basement, with the work limited to between 9 AM and 3 PM.
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First Tax Paying Woman Seeks Representation in 1647
Margaret-Brest heir and executrix of Gov. Leonard Calvert of Maryland is believed to be the first tax paying woman in America to petition for political representation in 1647.
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Pickets Police Capuchin Seminary Site as Nonunion Labor Continues
Pickets patrol a Geneva Capuchin seminary site amid a $100,000 project while nonunion labor keeps working. AFL trades have struck since April 1 against Geneva Builders Exchange members. electricians joined last week seeking higher wages.
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Truman to Cruise on Potomac Weekend
President Truman plans a weekend cruise on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg with a small staff group. Return to Washington is scheduled for 5 PM Monday.
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Plane Buying Critic to Air Complaints
Representative Van Zandt, a Republican from Pennsylvania, asks a House probe into B-36 bomber contracts with Consolidated Vultee, amid allegations linking Floyd Odlum and Johnson, while Vinson orders a full inquiry through the Armed Services Committee. Symington denies the charges and invites airing.
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Tornado Strikes Hartneil County and Dunn NC
A tornado tore through eastern North Carolina causing structural damage near Dunn. Three homes were destroyed in the Easy Street area, with further destruction and uprooted trees in Reedy Prong. No serious injuries reported, several residents required first aid. Power lines were knocked out across affected areas.
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One Man's Opinion on Health Bill and Taxes
A expressed opinion criticizes Democratic delay on a socialized health bill, joking about beach medical care and a future with doctors and a fly swatter. It mocks President Clinton era tax plans and recalls calls to repeal Taft Hartley, noting Congress perceived as ineffective.
Milk Price Stays Same for June Deliveries
New York area dairy buyers will pay $5.02 per hundredweight for June class 1-A fluid milk in the six state milkshed. The rate matches May deliveries and will be handled via the six-state pool. The public notice noted no change in the base price and thus the standard pricing date was not observed.
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Seaway Bill Advances to Senate Debate
The Seaway bill to authorize the St. Lawrence Seaway and a 2,200,000 horsepower hydro plant on the International Rapids faces Senate action. Senator Lucas plans to file the measure with possible co sponsors like Senator Aiken, aiming for committee referral and a summer consideration.
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Army Engineer Vogel to Transfer to Panama Canal
The Army district engineer at Buffalo Col. Herbert D. Vogel will become engineer of maintenance at the Panama Canal starting July 1. Vogel, Buffalo district engineer since November 1945, was announced as transferred yesterday by the Army. No successor for Buffalo was announced.
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Americans in Frankfurt must pay with marks
The U S Army will require hundreds of American businessmen stationed in Frankfurt to live on the German economy starting July 1. They will pay for food supplies and services in German marks and will shop from Germans, losing access to Army post exchanges. The order will affect bank, airline, and insurance personnel and all general businessmen.
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Deaths and Notable Obits Across Cities
Eugene West 65, NYC composer of Broadway Rose and other hits. Lester Fi Strawn 94, former assistant attorney general of Illinois from 1913 to 191?, Ottawa. George E Timson, retired sports writer, Packanack Lake. The sacred Ibis, Nile basin symbol in ancient Egypt.
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Lester Fi. Strawn
Illinois
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