Wallace and McMahon clash over civilian control of atomic energy
Wallace opened an atomic energy exhibit in the Commerce building criticizing military influence in atomic law. McMahon urged the committee to approve fewer military powers, while President Truman’s civilian control program backed by Wallace faced opposition. The Vandenberg amendment would create a civilian five man commission with a military advisory board and a presidential final say. The United States consumes 60 percent of world oil annually.
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McMahon
Wallace
Commerce Department
Senate
Vandenberg
Army
Navy
United States
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Loss
The Davis Family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy at the death of James Leonard Davis. Grateful for floral tributes and use of cars. Also thanks for similar kindness at the death of Grandmother Mary E. Stotler and for flowers and cards. Mr. and Mrs. Hartle and family express appreciation for floral tributes and sympathy for Irene Hartle.
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James Leonard Davis
Davis
Mary E. Stotler
Irene Hartle
Chas. Hartle
Fred Russman
Adv
Hungarians Watch Traitors Execution In Budapest Crowd
A March 12 report from Budapest describes 8,000 spectators witnessing the strangulation execution of Hungary’s wartime premier Ferenc Szálasi and three pro Nazi leaders, while 4,000 others outside forced entry and police fired into the air to quell the disturbance. The deceased included Josef Gegu a former Nazi organizer Karoly Beregeipbergeran former minister of war and Gabor Vajna former minister of the interior.
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Budapest
Managar
Trans
Verenc Szalasi
Hungary
Vessey
Marko
Szalasi
Josef Gegu
Karoly Beregeipbergeran
Gabor Vajna
Interior
Wicomico Liquor Board Criticised by Grand Jury
Salisbury Md March 13 grand jury urged transferring control of the Wicomico County dispensary from its liquor board to the Board of Commissioners citing thefts poor reporting and mismanagement. It noted liquor theft was common knowledge and favored removing political influence to improve operations.
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Salisbury
Wicomico County
Grand Jury
Board of Commissioners
Liquor Board
Joan W. Downing
Kindle Faces Murder Charge in Tavern Incident
State's Attorney introduces evidence recounting Kindle's statement about being summoned to the tavern where he found Mrs Ruby Pryor and observer Day sinter seeking air. Kindle says Davis cursed him, he struck with his hand, Davis fell but head not struck, then Kindle left to call taxis before being arrested.
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Kindle
Ruby Pryor
Day Sinter
Davis
Kind
Tom Rohser
Prear
Tgit
Revern
Stal
Reds Move Near Turkish Border
Reports from the region describe Russian troop movements toward Iran and near the Turkish border, with observers noting increased activity around Tehran and the Caspian towns. Iranian oil, border security, and potential unrest are discussed as the Soviets seek leverage through Azerbaijan and adjacent provinces.
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Min
London
Koll
Iraq
Iran
Tran
Yehran
Azerbaijan
Hissian
Turkey
Russia
Black Sea
Kars
Ardahan
Iinsgians
Dardanelles
Asiata
Caspian Sea
Mianeh
Tabriz
Tehran
Kazvin
Russians Pose Crucial UNO Test
Russians pose a crucial test for the United Nations as major powers clash with British and American interests. The Iran case returns to the Security Council, after Tehran appeals over Soviet actions, with continued Russian troop presence tied to Azerbaijan's political status. Secretary Byrnes signals U.S. intent to back UN commitments even without vetoes.
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Ulan
United Nations Security Council
New York
Council
London
Iran Iigell
Iran
Russia
Atemed-es-Sul-fandh
Moscow
Azerbaijan
State Byrnes
Traumatic Brain Injury Report From Vague OCR Snippet
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a traumatic cerebral hemorrhage with a mention of the back of the head and a roughly half inch bore. Details are unclear, but the fragment implies a head injury with a small wound or indentation.
Settlement of GM Strike Near
Negotiations between GM management and the UAW continue as unions press for higher pay and equalization funds. A presidential fact finding panel proposed 17.5 percent rise, while management countered with 16.5 percent. Ongoing issues include union dues check-off, seniority-based transfers, and wartime contract clauses. Ratification by 100 local GM plants and possible return to work within a week depend on the talks and NLRB hearing outcomes.
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Seine
War Labor Board
National Labor Relations Board
Reuther
UW General Motors Council
Teather
Corporation
Military Personnel Transfers and Promotions Report
Col Edward W Godlove, son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Godlove of Virginia avenue, transfers from Fort Knox Kentucky to AFG Replacement Depot No 1 Camp Pickett Virginia. Cpl Jane Hnuft wife resides on Virginia avenue. Cpl Lauren M Berard son of Mrs Alma C Beyard of 656 Summit avenue transfers from Harmon Field Guam to a US personnel center awaiting discharge, arrived Guam August 24 1945, entered service February 27 1941, wears Asiatic-Pacific Theater ribbon. John Smith advised wife by telegram of safe arrival at Fort Lawton Washington from Okinawa, to be discharged at Fort Meade. Smith is son of Mrs William A Smith North avenue. Francis W Fratanni Jr arrived Oakland California from overseas March 10 en route to Hagerstown for discharge. George S Burtner A/S son of Mr and Mrs J W Burtner of Sharpsburg entered Navy last week. seeks mail at Boonsboro High School graduate address C107 1st Reg Area 11 Bks 339 Camp Peary Virginia. John Strain STM 3/c returned to Bainbridge after nine day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs George Strain Williamsport. Otis E Sensei son of Mr and Mrs Bud Sensei Hancock promoted to sergeant. served in Pacific, now in Japan with bomb disposal squad. previously employed by Fairchild Aircraft before service began August 1944. William F Jackson Private First Class son of Mrs R H Jackson 3115 Hamilton boulevard assigned as medical technician with 248th General Hospital in Manila area. arrived overseas September 1943 at Milne Bay. served in New Guinea and Dutch New Guinea before Philippines. authorized to wear Good Conduct Medal Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two campaign stars and Philippine Liberation Ribbon.
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Boyd Godlove
Virginia Avenue
Fort Knox
AFG
Camp Pickett
Cpl. Godlove
Jane Hnuft
Lauren M. Berard
Alma C. Beyard
Summit Avenue
Harmon Field
Guam
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Army
George S. Burtner
J. W. Burtner
Sharpsburg
Navy
Boonsobora High School
Camp Peary
Otis E. Sensei
Bud Sensei
Hancock
Set
Sensei
Pacific
Japan
Fairchild Aircraft
William F. Jackson
R. H. Jackson
Hamilton Boulevard
248Th General Hospital
Manila
Pfc. Jackson
Septemer
Milne Bay
New Guinea
Dutch New Guinea
Philippines
Lewis Surprises Coal Industry Details of wage talks and union demands
Lewis outlines industry negotiations aimed at shorter hours and job classification differentials for mine workers as union bargaining committees meet industry negotiators. He urges a health and welfare fund, vacation and severance adjustments, and unionization disputes possibly headed to the Supreme Court. Lewis warns of a nationwide coal strike if needed and argues against price increases harming coal’s competitiveness. He cites reduced overtime as a saving and notes trends toward workers leaving mines for other jobs, both in the U S and England, due to past war time hours and management.
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Lewis
Supreme Court
UMW
England
Skeleton Still Is Unidentified
Bakersfield March 13 The report of a county pathologist was awaited to help solve a Mojave desert mystery the identity of a skeleton found chained to the door post of a burnt automobile registered to Gerald D Curtis 34 of Arcadia Calif a stepson of Rear Admiral William R Purnell Curtis wife Maxine testified at the inquest that a key chain cigarette lighter and belt buckle found in the auto belonged to her husband but she said there was no reason to believe he died by his own hand he disappeared from a service station in Arcadia January 5 between 9 30 am and 10 pm and telephoned from Lancaster saying he had been held up and forced to drive away he returned the next day then disappeared again and has not been seen since the coroner stated he was not prepared to rule out foul play
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Bakersfield
Calif
Mojave Desert
Gerald D. Curtis
Arcadia
William R. Purnell
Curtis
Maxine
Hugh Gallon
Lancaster
Gallon
Miners Tied to UMW Contract Details Revealed
A fragment notes miners under the United Mine Workers contract earn 63.50 for a 54 hour week and 75 for vacation time off. It mentions a basic 35 hour work week and a threat context implied by the text.
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UMW
Keefer on Pairing with Grown Folks Amid Noise
Keefer reflects on how he and the grown ups got along during the crowding. He notes the edge from the noise, saying they managed to cope, and smiles at the speaker. The excerpt ends as he affirms their resilience.
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Keefer
Fair Directors Launch Plans For Fair Year
Fair directors outline plans assisted by competent managers across departments. Plans for the Pair are formative after yesterday’s initial meeting. premiums across departments will rise. Harness rating during Fair week is under study. an audit of the board’s books for the year is to be arranged. New directors pledge to uphold promises in prior stockholder letter. Department superintendents appointed include horses W Walter Cunningham cattle Simon L Downey sheep and swine Philip H Mathias poultry Leonard G Mathias exhibition hall Charles W Huyett agriculture Edward Oswald Jr machinery D Eldred Rinehart privileges and concessions Charles B E Gushwa hay straw and feed W Walter Cunningham automobile show Charles Hotman manager of races Charley E Cuszma. Standing committees announced include Grounds Leonard G Mathias Dr Robert C Snavely Roger Hershey Premiums Simon Downey Charles Huyett W Walter Cunningham Printing and advertising J R Rauth Clyde Stouffer Edward Oswald dry reception and entertainment Charles Hoffman William P Lane and J R Rauth accounts Leonard Mathias Charles Huyett Roger Hershey amusements and attractions Dr Robert Snavely Charles Hoffman Clyde Stouffer automobile guards Philip Mathias.
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W. Walter Cunningham
Simon L. Downey
Philip H. Mathias
Leonard G. Mathias
Charles W. Huyett
Edward Oswald, Jr
D. Eldred Rinehart
Charles BE. Gushwa
W Walter Cunningham
Charles Hotman
Charley E Cuslwra
Robert C. Snavely
Roger Hershey
Simon Downey
Charles Huyett
J. R. Rauth
Clyde Stouffer
Edward Oswald
Charles Hoffman
William P. Lane
Leonard Mathias
Robert Snavely
Philip Mathias
Mystery Remains In Mine Road Body Find Case
Police probe on a lonely mining road seeks to identify a found body and determine whether Curtis died by suicide or homicide or was killed by someone else. Detectives pursue clues to establish cause, with family awaiting official confirmation.
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Curtis
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