Patricia Sehl Seals Seventh In National Spelling Bee
Washington HeralJournal reports Clark Mills 13 year old Patricia Sehl placed seventh in the national spelling finals at the National Press Club. She failed on the word scintillate after correctly spelling homonym vocabulary coerce pageantry and obvi. The result caps a strong performance among top contestants from across the country.
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War Dept funds cut by House Appropriations Committee
The House panel voted a 475 million dollar reduction from War Department requests for the coming fiscal year, trimming civilian payrolls by about 74 631 jobs and slashing total Army funds to support an 1 070 000 strong force. It preserves enough to run the Army under law while citing efficiency gains and maintaining aircraft procurement authority.
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Robert P. Patterson
One Edition Friday Herald Journal Promises Limited Holiday Issue
The Herald Journal announces a single Friday edition due to holiday observance. Readers will find comics on pages 20–21 featuring Ida Joan fain and Dr. Brady, plus the Mary Haworth horoscope. Regular sections appear on designated pages: Amusements 6-7, Financial 154, Bridge 10 ng, Reporter 10, Classified 16-19, Radio 15, City Life 11, Social News 9, Deaths 3, Sports 13-24, Editorials 12, Winchell 7, Letters 12, with Todays Pictures on page 22.
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Ida Joan Fain
Dr. Brady
Mary Haworth
Winchell
Bevin Wins Labors Support Over Foreign Policy
In Margate Ernest Bevin secured an overwhelming Labor Party victory for his foreign policy after a spirited defense. He attacked American policy on Poles and Greece and Turkey, crushing the rebel faction that opposed his pro American and anti Russian stance, with no record vote on two key resolutions.
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Boy’s Murder Trial Date Set in Albany County
The first degree murder trial of Cacl De Plumer, 25, of Albany, in the March hanging of eight year old Willopen is set for Albany County Court. District Attorney Julian B. Elway announced the date Wednesday. Burt Toky, Arthur MacArthur’s son, is resting after fracturing his left arm while ice skating in a downtown Tokyo rink. Margarine has term rosh mile favor Ade.
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Army
Sugar Yowl Have At Least 35 Pounds Sugar
The Agriculture Department announced plans focusing on stockpiling or allocating at least 35 pounds of sugar per person amid wartime rationing measures. Officials emphasized securing essential supplies while managing imports and domestic production to stabilize prices.
Manila barber sentenced for assassination attempt on Roxas
A Manila barber, Julio C. Gull, was sentenced to death today for an attempt to assassinate President Manuel Roxas with a grenade on March 10. The report notes a sugar ration increase discussion, suggesting a possible moderate rise to 35 pounds per consumer this year, up from 25 pounds.
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Julio C. Gull
Manuel Roxas
Frost Poses New Peril For Nation's Corn Belt
Cold air from the Mackenzie Basin chilled the Midwest with near freezing and subfreezing temps across the Dakotas and Minnesota. Snow and sleet blanketed Nebraska Wyoming Iowa and Colorado while Wisconsin and Minnesota saw significant accumulations. A helicopter pilot warned the cherry crop in California faced rain damage from downdrafts and tides at Kenosha showed five foot swings as a fishing boat crew was overdue in Lake Michigan.
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Eisenhower Denies Shell Output Increase Motion
In a wartime bribery trial building the Garsson case, General Eisenhower testified he knew nothing about efforts to expand shell production in 1945. He said he opposed a contract cutback and that the push for more shells in Europe did not involve him.
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Army
275 to Die You Decide Memorial Day Traffic Warning
Chicago area readers are urged to act as the National Safety Council projects 275 deaths on the Memorial Day weekend if behavior does not change. The estimate notes about 000,000 automobiles will be on the highways as a warning to motorists.
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National Safety Council
European holiday traffic toll rises with caution urged
The council called the death toll an approximation as holiday traffic accidents spike. Officials warned tolls may be higher depending on how many people observe Decoration Day in Europe. The piece notes Queen Wilhelmina and Charlotte of Luxembourg may attend ceremonies at U S cemeteries marking World War II deaths.
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Freezing Weather Moves Toward Syracuse From Midwest
Weather forecast notes a fast-developing cold wave heading toward Syracuse with a low near 35 degrees late tonight. Winds will be strong, with showers this afternoon and evening, followed by cooler, partly cloudy conditions. Memorial Day looks partly sunny with temperatures between 50s and 60s.
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Tolley cites insurer delay on Syracuse gym rebuild
Chancellor William P Tolley told the Board of Trustees in Hotel Syracuse that insurance companies delayed the Archbold Gymnasium fire recovery with dilatory tactics. The trustees planned decisive action on replacing gym facilities and discussed the urgent problem facing the university.
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Truman Off For Capital
President Truman departed for Washington after receiving reports that his ailing mother, Martha E. Truman, was improving. He called Grandview to learn she had a good night and was still on the mend, ending a day’s vigil at her bedside in Grandview, Missouri.
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Labor Bill Conferees Reach Senate House Pact
congressional conferees reach final accord on labor and tax bills. The compromise strikes section on excluding food processors from bargaining rights and leaves interpretation to the National Labor Relations Board. It creates a five member board with judiciary powers and bars the closed shop while allowing union and merit shop arrangements.
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Tax bill cuts income tax starting July first
Washington reports House and Senate conferees agreed on a final form cutting individual income taxes by up to 90 percent effective July 1. The GOP bill would save about 54 billion dollars annually, though Senate Democrats can sustain a Truman veto. Final passage planned for Monday in the House and likely later that day or Tuesday in the Senate.
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Better Ways to Honor Heroes Than With Posies
Memorial Day dialogue recounts Clarence McSwitch proposing practical acts over flowers to honor fallen relatives. He recalls family military missteps and argues for supporting living veterans Esther, Jim, and Sam with gifts and visits rather than traditional tributes. The piece blends humor with a critique of hollow memorial practices.
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