Byrnes Presses for European Peace Conference
Paris June 28 Secretary of State Byrnes warned of a showdown with Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov at Saturday's general European peace conference session. Informants say Byrnes demanded a decisive call on whether to summon the 21-nation parley. Molotov allowed speakers on any topic at any time as talks on Italian and Romanian treaties continued. Disputes over Trieste administration, arbitration tribunals, and compensation for Allied nationals’ losses persisted, with Italy’s reparations and navy dispositions shelving further action.
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Paris
Byrnes
Molotov
Trieste
Georges Bidault
Details Complete for A-Bomb Test
The Super fortress assigned to drop the test atomic bomb flew its final practice hop as 40,000 Joint Task Force One members completed last-minute preparations for Operation Crossroads. Secretary of the Navy Forrestal will visit Bikini aboard the USS Mount McKinley to inspect the A bomb target area and observe the lagoon with observers from international teams.
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Mckinley
Bikini
U.P
Joint Task Force One
James Forrestal
W. H. P. Blandy
Kwajalein
Woodrow Swancutt
Butte to Ret Armory and BillingsChosen for Armory
Comdr E H Reeder U S N R reported by telegram that Butte and Billings Montana were selected for naval armories. Navy had considered three cities and plans two armories to cost about 118000 with a 50000 payroll. Butte council offered a site lease for 1 a year. Reserve officers await further details.
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E. H. Reeder
Thirteenth Naval District
Seattle
Butte
Billings
Navy
Montana
Comdr
Reeder
House Votes to Bar Russia Relief Fund
The House approved an amendment to bar American relief funds from Russia and other countries denying free press access to U N R R A operations. The roll call 248 to 85 restricts funds and supplies to nations denying accredited U S press access, amid Russia censorship disputes and U S aid totaling 2.7 billion dollars, with final installment of 465 million.
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Washington
U.P
House
Fiorella H. LaGuardia
Russia
Free Press
United States
International Relief Organization
Truman
LaGuardia
Five Killed When Pier Collapses in Philadelphia
Five laborers died when a 150 foot double deck pier collapsed on Friday near Philadelphia. Twelve men were on the structure when it gave way sending freight cars into the Delaware River and scattering cranes, boxcars, timber, and twisted steel into the water.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
17 Year Old University Student Held as Suspect in Kidnap Slaying
Chicago story reports 17 year old William Heirens of the University of Chicago is held for questioning in a burglary probe and linked by fingerprint to a ransom note in Suzanne Degnan kidnapping. Police trapped him in a north side apartment, he resisted, and officers found a suitcase with other victims’ belongings and 24 U S war bonds. The Degnan case has drawn nationwide attention since Suzanne was snatched from her north side bed in January.
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Chicago
William J. Tuohy
University of Chicago
Suzanne Degnan
North Side
Tiffin Constant
U. S
Degnan
Suzanne
Phoenix
Ariz
Richard R. Thomas
E. W Roach
Thomas
Tuohy
William Heirens
Michael Ahern
Rogers Park
Storms
John Olson
Richard Russell Thomas
Butte Weather Forecast Saturday Mostly Cloudy Showers
Butte area expects mostly cloudy conditions Saturday and Saturday night with occasional showers and warmer temperatures. Maximums in the 66 to 68 range at the School of Mines and Airport, with varied readings west of divide and east of divide showing increasing cloudiness and scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon.
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School of Mines
Divide
Weather Chart United States Weather Bureau June 28
United States Weather Bureau reports a 12 hour period ending at 6 30 p m on June 28 showing temperature ranges precipitation and wind observations across stations. Summary highlights include high and low temperatures by region and notable patterns in rainfall and atmospheric pressure measurements.
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United States Weather Bureau
Hoover Urges Global Aid to Feed Starving Children
Former President Herbert Hoover urged nations to fund feeding programs for millions of starving children across Europe and Asia. He proposed an international emergency food council to coordinate aid, estimating a cost of 300 to 400 million dollars, beyond private charity but manageable for the world. He spoke before the Canadian parliament outlining the threat of stunted development and mind damage from famine.
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Ottawa
U.P
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Truman
China
Europe
Asia
International Emergency Food Council
Home Was Wired to Record Deals in Espionage Trial
In Seattle Herbert Kennedy principal witness in the espionage trial of Lt. Nicolai G. Redin testified that his home was wired to record dealings with Redin. Kennedy said microphones were installed after his first FBI visit on Oct 18 1945 and that a dictaphone was present during later meetings to document a Yellowstone destroyer tender information exchange.
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Seattle
U.P
Herbert Kennedy
Nicolai G. Redin
Kennedy
Todd-Pacific Shipyards
Tracey E. Griffin
Redin
Lloyd L. Black
Russia
Yellowstone
FBI
Griffin
Plan Held Up as Veterans Home Price Plan Delayed
Washington report notes Housing Expediter Wilson Wyatt said a plan to reduce costs for veteran housing is postponed due to the OPA fight. He cites uncertainty over future control of building material prices and says no action can be taken now.
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Washington
Wilson Wyatt
OPA
Wyatt
Speedy Decision on Atomic Control Urged
New York June 28 Bernard M Baruch urged the United Nations atomic energy commission to act quickly as time presses and the world grows more insecure He received a telegram from President Truman pledging full support Baruch presented a chart of points of agreement and disagreement and urged a report to the Security Council Evatt was authorized to name a five member subcommittee to analyze the issue with full commission next meeting set for Wednesday at the Henry Hudson hotel temporary HQ before Lake Success move in August
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New York
Bernard M. Baruch
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Baruch
U. S
Commission
Truman
Security Council
H. V. Evatt
Australia
Evatt
Dr. Evatt
Henry Hudson
United Nations
Lake Success
Long Island
Thousands Watch Helena Parade
Helena June 28 Thousands lined Last Chance Gulch despite a cold drizzle to view a mile long Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment parade. Gov Sam Ford and state officials watched as Army bands from California played. Fort Lewis troops and fire department units led the procession, with a mix of VFW color guards American Legion junior VFW bands and many cowboys on horses. Continuous cars passed as spectators cheered and horns blared in the wet twilight.
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Helena
Last Chance Gulch
Crack Army
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sam Ford
Army
Navy
52Nd
54Th Army
California
Fire Department
Fort Lewis
Wash
Bowles resigns from OPA urges Truman to veto bill
Stabilization Director Chester Bowles resigns urging President Truman to veto the Senate passed OPA price control bill. Bowles warns the measure would legalize inflation and cause thousands of price increases, faster cost of living rise, and growth of black markets. The president accepts the resignation effective July 10 and notes Bowles acted before Senate action.
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Washington
Chester Bowles
Truman
Bowles
Senate
Office of Economic Stabilization
London Killer Strikes Again
London reports a fourth related murder in two weeks as Mrs. Ivy Griffiths, 33, estranged wife of a former R A F flyer, is found slain on a suburban lawn with brutal facial wounds. Scotland Yard also announces the arrest of Joseph Henry Marshall, 30, charged with killing Kathleen Grace Patricia Lindsay, 18, whose nude body was found in a London hotel room.
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London
Scotland Yard
Ivy Griffiths
Arnold Grove
Kathleen Grace Patricia Lindsay
Joseph Henry Marshall
Miss Lindsay
Steps Taken to Avoid Mishaps Near New York City
Washington June 28 The Army Air Forces announced that after the May 2 crash into the Bank of Manhattan building un scheduled aircraft are to keep away from New York city in bad weather. Planes within 50 miles of the southern tip of Manhattan must report by radio to Mitchell Field Long Island. In bad weather they must land at Mitchell Field avoiding Newark air base and LaGuardia field.
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Washington
Army Air Forces
Bank of Manhattan
New York City
Manhattan
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Newark
Air Base
LaGuardia Field
Peace Near Chiang Reports Concessions Made
Nanking June 28 44 China's hopes for an end to its civil strife rose as Chiang Kai shek said peace is very near and there will be no fighting even if no agreement is reached before the Manchurian truce expires. A Shanghai delegation said he urged peace with the Communists and called on Chou En lai who predicted no resumption of warfare. Communist sources said concessions on army reorganization were made and that spheres of authority would be established with Communists controlling key Manchurian cities and the government controlling others. Chiang reportedly insisted Communist forces be restricted to certain areas.
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Nanking
China
Ciang Kai-shek
Shanghai
Manchuria
Chou En-lai
Chou
United States
Marshall
Chiang Kaishek
House Opposes Reorganization Plan Voted 180 to 37
Washington June 28 The House voiced emphatic disapproval Friday of three Truman admin reorganizations aimed at efficiency and economy. The housing plan faced sharp criticism for possibly putting the government in the building business. Senate action before mid July would be needed to block the proposals. The administration seeks a permanent housing administration, a consolidated welfare agency leading to a Department of Welfare, and transfer of numerous functions across agencies.
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Washington
House
Truman
Senate
Housing Administration
Federal Security Agency
Department of Welfare
Arthur Eggers Faces Execution For Wife's Murder
Arthur Eggers, convicted of first degree murder and dismembering his wife Dorothy, was declared sane by a jury after 28 hours of deliberation. He faces execution in the state's gas chamber.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Arthur Eggers
Dorothy
Overseas Veteran Obie Dickerson to Return Home
Pfc Obie Dickerson a Butte veteran who served overseas will arrive in the United States Saturday. He is scheduled to land in New York aboard the Zanesville Victory according to the Associated Press.
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Butte
United States
Associated Press
Pfc
Obie Dickerson
New York
Price Control Extended for One Year
Senate passes a compromise OPA bill extending price controls for a year and expanding ceilings while shifting much authority over food prices to the Agriculture Department. The measure, 47 to 23, moves to President Truman for final action amid urging from Democratic leaders who warn against letting price control lapse.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Congress
Barkley
White House
OPA
Agriculture Department
Officers Chosen for Regular Army Boosts Size
Washington June 2 The selection of 9300 men for officers in the regular Army from 108000 applicants was announced Friday President Truman sent their names to the Senate for confirmation in major captain first and second lieutenant ranks The War department said the screening process sought the best leaders in the world The selections come from former wartime officers with temporary commissions and raise the Army officer corps to 25000 The Army has asked Congress for another 25000 adding to the total force
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Washington
Truman
Senate
War Department
Army
Congress
U M W Endorses Senator Wheeler for Re election
The United Mine Workers Journal endorsed Senator Wheeler of Montana for re election. It said his removal would be an irreparable national loss and noted Wheeler has supported mine workers throughout his senate career.
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Washington
Jne
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Journal
Sen
Wheeler
Man admits fatal killings of two infant daughters in bay area
In a morgue, 24-year-old Vordes James Newton, expressionless, told deputies “I did it” as he viewed the bodies of his two infant daughters Barbara Anne 2 and Caroline Lee 7 months. He will be arraigned on murder charges and attempted murder of his wife Lori in Half Moon Bay. The state alleges a fit of rage after an abortion dispute aboard a car led him to strike, batter the babies with a shovel, and flee 200 miles. The infants were found in a canyon near San Francisco as Mrs Newton lay injured and possibly die. Newton initially claimed memory loss but admitted responsibility later. The case continues as authorities pursue further details.
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San Francisco
Vordes James Newton
Fred Wyckoff
Coast
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