Election tensions rise as Bilbo fights Mississippi vote challenge
Mississippi braces for its first major contest since a Supreme Court ruling allowed Black voters in primaries. Theodore Bilbo campaigns to block Black voting, urging white unity and offering legal help, while a small Black registration exists amid reports of minimal violence. Incumbent reps Rankin, Winstead, Colmer, and McGehee face primary opposition in a one party state.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
U. S. Supreme Court
Theodore G. Bilbo
Senate
Bilbo
Justice Department
Etoy Fletcher
Jackson College
Rankin County
Fletcher
John E. Rankin
William Arthur Winstead
William M. Colmer
Dan R. McGehee
Arizona Strikes Now Settled
Louis Cates, president of Phelps Dodge Corp., announced the five month strike of CIO mine unions ended at Arizona Copper mines and the companys smelters and refineries at Laurel Hill New York and El Paso Texas. Arizona miners will return to work Monday. Smelter and refinery workers may return the same day or shortly after. The terms follow the national pattern set in the Anaconda strike settlement of an 18 percent wage increase.
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Associated Press
Louis Cates
Phelps Dodge Corp
Arizona
Laurel Hill
N. Y
el Paso
Texas
Anaconda
Cates
Question nomination questioned in Idaho gubernatorial race
The Idaho Pioneer Statewide questioned Gov Arnold Williams' bid for re election citing a 1944 constitutional amendment that prohibits a governor from succeeding himself but allows eligibility after a full term. The Statewide noted the provision appears to bar Williams from immediate re election.
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Boise
Idaho
U.P
Arnold Williams
Idaho Pioneer
Rail Line Chooses Superintendent
SALT LAKE CITY June 28. Appointment of A. D. Hanson, assistant to the general manager of the Union Pacific Railroad, to be general superintendent of the Idaho division and of the Utah division north of Salt Lake City, effective July 1, announced by General Manager F. C. Paulsen. Hanson's headquarters will be at Salt Lake City. Born at Elkhorn Nebraska February 20 1899 Hanson entered the service of the Union Pacific May 9 1917 as a stenographer at North Platte Nebraska.
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Salt Lake City
A. D. Hanson
Union Pacific Railroad
Idaho
Utah
F. C. Paulsen
Hanson
Elkhorn
Neb
Union Pacific
North Platte
Eye Tissues Hurt by Marines War Fear
Eye damage among Marines linked to wartime fear and anxiety. Commander Meyer A. Zeligs presented findings from exams of Pacific veterans at Oakland Naval Hospital, noting stress triggers cerebral, vascular, and retinal changes potentially leading to degeneration and impaired vision.
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San Francisco
U.P
American Ophthalmological Society
Comdr
Meyer A. Zeligs
U. S. Naval Reserve Medical Corps
Oakland
Calif., Naval Hospital
Leaflets Charge Siam Premier With Slaying
In Bangkok on June 28 Gen. Abul Dejarat, wartime underground leader, took command of the Siamese army as leaflets accuse Premier Phanamyong Pridi and his government clique of complicity in the fatal shooting of young King Ananda Mahidol. Abul's appointment, seen as a precaution against revolt, follows a medical board finding about possible assassination. He previously headed the police criminal investigation division and is labeled by opponents as the chief of the Siamese gestapo.
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Bangkok
Abul Dejarat
Phanamyong Pridi
Anada Mahidol
Abul
Pridi
Police Criminal Investigation Division
Memorial Rites Set Monday for FDR
President Truman will attend congressional memorial services for Franklin D. Roosevelt on Monday at Capitol Hill. The services will unite the Senate and House in a joint session, and the President will not deliver a speech.
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Washington
Truman
Capitol Hill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Charles G. Ross
Senate
House
Liquidation Office Ordered Shut By Truman
Washington June 28 The federal office of liquidation was ordered liquidated by June 30 by President Truman. The agency had failed to complete its task of supervising the liquidation of war born federal agencies beyond its own dissolution date.
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Washington
Federal Office of Liquidation
Truman
A Bomb Test May Be Last If 7 Science Trumphs By JOSEPH L. MYLER
At Bikini Atoll Maj Gen Anthony C McAuliffe predicts Crossroads could be final atomic test if nations limit use to research. He notes Bikini tests measure ship effects and offer rough insight into land combat impact while urging peace and atomic control talks to prevent future wars.
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Joseph L. Myler
U. S. S. MT. Mckinley
Bikini
U.P
Anthony C. McAuliffe
McAuliffe
Army
Adm
W. H. P. Blandy
United States
Bikini Lagoon
First Baptist Choir Plans Evening Sacred Concert
The First Baptist church choir and soloists present a monthly sacred concert Sunday at 8:00 p.m. with organ vespers at 7:45 p.m. under Rev. Roy E. Barnett. Conductor W. Fred Edwards oversees, with organist Florence Jordan and soloists Mrs. Roland Stanley Mrs. T. H. Holman and Mrs. J. Walter Keller among others.
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First Baptist Church
Roy E. Barnett
W. Fred Edwards
Florence Jordan
Barnett
Shelley
Roland Stanley
T. H. Holman
J. Walter Keller
Lord
Father of Mankind
Ashford
Clarence Kerlee
Rev
Short Items In Short Supply Across Cities
An Associated Press survey shows consumer goods scarce in many markets while availability varies by city. Bread butter beef and suits are tight in several areas but some items like shirts and nylon remain unevenly stocked. travelers may still find pockets of abundance or scarcity depending on location.
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New York
Kansas City
Boston
Louisiana
Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Minneapolis
Columbus
Des Moines
Denver
San Francisco
New Orleans
Tornado Leaves Detroit With Widespread Damage
A fast moving tornado struck Detroit Thursday afternoon from Windsor, crossing the Detroit River into a northwest industrial district. It lasted about three minutes, tearing roofs from more than twenty buildings and piling cars along a one mile stretch. Seven people were treated for cuts and bruises. no fatalities reported.
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Windsor
Detroit
Truman Nominates White for Interior Solicitor
Washington June 28 President Truman selected Martin G. White of Texas to serve as solicitor for the Interior Department. White is slated to assume duties in the department, pending confirmation.
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Washington
Truman Friday
Martin G. White
Texas
Interior Department
Qiling Program Is Planned In Silver Bow County
Silver Bow county plans its first extensive road oiling program in four years. County Surveyor Jack Healy called for bids to supply about 50 000 gallons of slow curing road oil for civilian use starting July. Oil used during war years on military runways will be released in small amounts, with bids opened July 15. The summer program will patch and check all oiled roads in the county.
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Silver Bow County
Jack Healy
Healy
Silver Bow
Judges to Get Raise For Federal Bench
Washington report notes the Senate judiciary committee recommended a flat increase of 5000 dollars per year for all federal judges. The proposal aims to raise judicial salaries across the federal bench, enhancing compensation for judges nationwide.
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Washington
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Fire smoke report at Rialto block Park and Main
Firefighters responded to a smoke scare in the Rialto block at Park and Main on Friday morning. Investigation found a tar carpet smoldering in an alley at the rear of the block.
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Rialto Block
Park and Main
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