Army Has Suit to Fit Lewis By Othman
Washington columnist Frederick C. Othman reports on John L. Lewis as a possible recruit under Truman era draft rules. The piece notes heavy skepticism from Army officers about fitting a 245 pound, 50 inch waist, cigars after meals, flat feet coal boss into khaki. It hints at potential political pressure from the White House.
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Virginia Senator Carter Glass Dead at 88
Virginia's Senator Carter Glass died early today of heart disease at the Mayflower Hotel. The Senate paused to honor him with a resolution and a delegation to attend his funeral. Glass, age 88, served 50 years in public life and was known as the father of the Federal Reserve System.
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Weather forecast for Syracuse area and neighboring cities
Mostly cloudy with moderate temperatures today and tonight. Tonight low near 48. Wednesday fair and warmer with a high around 63 and a low near 57. Record highs and lows noted for today and humidity readings given. Nearby city temps listed. eastern New York cloudiness with rain tonight ending Wednesday morning.
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Rochester Strike Ties Up City In General Shutdown Threat
Rochester faces a possible broadlock as labor unions mobilize a citywide picket and walkout. About 26 650 workers, including 13 500 CIO Amalgamated Clothing Workers, left jobs across hotels theaters newspapers and trucking, shuttering 39 theaters and curtailing hotel services. Bus and taxi service halted since 4 A M. Capone warned the protest could expand citywide.
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Fair Warm Days Ahead Forecast for Syracuse and Regions
The rain has moved eastward with fair and warmer weather expected for Syracuse and surrounding areas for several days. No cold weather in sight according to the weatherman. From Fort Plain eastward rain and fog persist, but the west enjoys good weather toward the Rocky Mountains with cloudiness today and tonight and near normal temperatures. Fair and warmer conditions are expected Wednesday.
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Emergency Declared in Elmra as Floods sweep three states
Flooding across Central New York, western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio leaves thousands homeless and disrupts Elmra's main business district. Reports say at least six lives were lost, including a mother, with widespread damage from thurdershowers impacting New Jersey and Connecticut.
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Train Crash Kills 2 Marines and Engineer in Harrisburg
A Maryland-bound troop train carrying 208 Marines derailed 15 miles southeast of Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Two Marines and the locomotive engineer E Merget 56 of Philadelphia died. Over 30 Marines were injured. names withheld. Concluded on page 2.
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Mrs. Malcolmson Charged in Pappys Theft Case
Lucy Malcolmson, 34, was booked in San Diego on grand theft charges filed by Marine ace Gregory Boyington. The complaint alleges she misused more than $9,000 entrusted for his three children. Bail was set at 10,000. she appeared with attorney Richard Cantillion and was released on bond.
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Pappy) Boyington
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Limited rerouted to Syracuse amid flood damage
The Lackawanna Limited, a New York to Chicago passenger train, will reroute via Syracuse today due to the Southern Tier flood. Tracks near Binghamton Imira and Hornell washed out. service will enter Syracuse from the Binghamton to Syracuse line and proceed to Buffalo by the New York Central main line.
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Missing mother and child in Gangs Mills area near Elmira
Rescue parties search for a mother and her two year old son in the Gangs Mills area near Elmira as authorities pursue leads and coordinate responses. The notice concludes on page 2 column 43.
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Smaller bread loaves mandated under famine drive
Beginning Saturday, bread and rolls must weigh 10 percent less under a reinforced government effort to curb shortages. Bikers will be mobilized to ensure compliance with the new wartime food plan.
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Stores to Close Mondays to Save Food for Overseas Aid
About 200 independent food stores in Syracuse will close on Mondays starting June 8 to conserve oils fats grain and meats for starving people overseas. Details on Page 8.
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International aid and farming orders reach court
The Agriculture Department fights an order as it extends efforts abroad and distributes supplies at home. Concluded on Page 9.
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Inside construction materials show non housing project use
Marquis Childs reviews how materials are diverted from housing programs into other projects. The editorial outlines locations and methods of these misuses. It highlights broader implications for public policy and resource allocation.
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Petrillo Defies Law Strike at Chicago Radio Station
James C. Petrillo announced a strike of musicians at station WAAF in Chicago. He said he faced possible prosecution under the Sea Bill after three studio librarians were fired for the station refusing to hire three more librarians.
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Coal Strike Talks Delayed As Officials Signal Progress
Government and labor sources told senators a settlement of the coal strike was likely within 36 hours as J A Krug and John L Lewis resumed talks on a government backed contract to return 400000 miners to government pits. The maritime dispute also pointed toward a quick settlement and CIO unions planned a June 15 strike.
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Seamen's Union Rejects $12.50 Rise Aimed at Averting Strike
In New York the National Maritime Union CIO rejected a steamship line offer of a $12.50 monthly raise. The 3500 delegates at Manhattan Center voted down the proposal and instructed negotiators to press for a 30 percent wage increase as a June 15 strike loomed for about 200,000 maritime workers.
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Senate GOP Maps Labor Bill Fight Over Draft Authority
Senate Republicans meet in conference led by Chairman Vandenberg to block Truman's plan to draft strikers in government seized industries. Taft outline amendments while Barkley aims to push emergency labor bill and Selective Service extend act through the week.
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Siam Protests Border Bombing at UN Security Council
London. The Foreign Office said Siam would ask the United Nations Security Council to take up the alleged bombing of Siamese border towns by French troops from Indo China.
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Taber Calls for Porter Removal Over Propaganda Claim
Congressman Taber of New York demanded the immediate removal of OPA Administrator Paul Porter and prosecution for allegedly violating the criminal code by spreading illegitimate propaganda seeking continuation of the price control law.
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Night doubleheader in Newark at Syracuse on slate
Baseball schedule shows Newark at Syracuse for a night doubleheader with first game at 6 30 P M Also listed are night games for Baltimore at Jersey City Toronto at Rochester Montreal at Buffalo New York at Brooklyn Boston at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and Washington at New York plus a postponed Philadelphia at Boston rain and Chicago at St Louis night matchup
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Supreme Court Rejects Super-Seniority Reducing Vet Job Guarantees
The Supreme Court ruling ends the guaranteed one year job protection for veterans, allowing nonveterans with greater seniority to displace them. The decision affects re employment rights and may prompt revisions from the Selective Service and union policy. Veterans groups see limited benefits while some organizations urge legislative changes.
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