State moves to condemn Jekyll Island for public park use
Georgia Governor Thompson backs immediate condemnation to turn Jekyll Island into a state park. Attorney General Cook to file eminent domain. initial offer to owners expected within days. Island long owned by 100 millionaire families, with access only by yacht or plane, sparking plans to open as public vacation grounds.
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Georgia Legionnaires vote for new state commander today
Macon June 4 AP Georgia Legionnaires vote between World War I veteran Dave Hirsch of Savannah and World War II veteran Dr. Winston Burdine of Blue Ridge for state commander in a lively contest. A proposed constitutional change disrupted yesterday's session briefly, with Governor Thomason addressing the crowd on national defense and the Legion’s military training goals.
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Savannah
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Atlanta
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Legion
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Compromise Labor Bill Wins GOP Support in House
Washington reports Rep. Engel of Michigan joined a small group of Republicans in backing a compromise labor bill as it neared House passage. The measure tightens strike rules, allows court orders to halt paralyzing actions, and faces Senate approval and a potential presidential veto or signing.
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South Carolina primary laws face court test over white primaries
In Columbia, a federal suit challenges SC repeal of primary laws after 1944 Supreme Court ruling. George Elmore, a Columbia Black resident, argues the Democratic party acts as a governmental function, while defense says the party is a private whites-only association.
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U. S. Supreme Court
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Columbia
Braden resigns as assistant secretary of state
President Truman announced the resignation of Spruille Braden from the role of assistant secretary of state. Braden, a former ambassador to Argentina, was at the center of administration controversy over U.S. Argentina relations and had been seeking to leave after a conference with Truman.
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Truman
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Braden
Bratten
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Britain pledges no bases in a free India
New Delhi June 4 AP Viscount Mountbatten said India would gain full independence with Hindustan and Pakistan as separate dominions and no British bases would remain in the subcontinent after transition. Princely states may choose independence or join Hindustan or Pakistan and will not hold dominion status. Precautions to prevent bloodshed and protections for minorities were noted.
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Mountbatten
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Truman Delays Action on 4 Billion Tax Cut Bill
President Truman will defer signing or vetoing the $4 billion income tax cut bill until after his trip to Kansas City and Cana. The measure, passed by Congress, would cut taxes 5.25 to 30 percent and raise a $500 exemption for those 65 and older, with changes to withholding instructions flowing within weeks.
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Senate panel approves bill for unified national security direction
Washington June 4. The senate armed services committee unanimously approved legislation to place the army navy and the air force under unified direction to provide authoritative coordination. The services would remain separate but operate under a single secretary of National Security.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Lewis Owners Contract Talks Break Down
Contract negotiations between John L. Lewis led United Mine Workers and Southern coal operators collapsed after the owners published wage proposals. The Southern pay offer stood at 12.70 dollars per day with an 85 cent increase but demanded end to portal to portal travel pay. The union sought 13.05 for an eight hour underground day and opposed ending the welfare fund funded by a nickel royalty.
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New Funds Allocated to Battey State Hospital
Atlanta June 4 AP funds totaling 35000 will largely open new tuberculosis beds at Battey State Hospital rather than fund streptomycin treatments. Superintendent Rufus F Payne said the campaign for 75000 continues with about half raised. A new ward opened yesterday will admit 50 to 60 cases within two weeks. hospital capacity is 2200 beds, only about half in use due to funds.
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Flying White House ready for test flights at Santa Monica
A four engine presidential transport plane named The Independence, replacing the Sacred Cow, arrives for test flights in Santa Monica California. The craft can cruise at 315 miles an hour with a top speed of 358 miles per hour and carries luxurious fittings. It is associated with President Truman and Independence Missouri.
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Independence, Mo
UN Debates Global Police Force as Security Council Opens
United States aligns with Britain France and China on general report by the military staff committee as debate begins on a proposed global police force. Russia presses for identical contributions and base rights while others seek comparable terms and flexible withdrawal. The 25 principles mostly echo the UN charter as talks on force strength continue.
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Weather forecast for Georgia and Northwest Florida
Partly cloudy and warm this afternoon gradually clearing tonight and Thursday. Gentle to moderate variable winds becoming southeasterly.
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Florida
Rutland Vermont Flood Strikes City of 18000
Rutland Vermont faced a devastating flood after torrential rain. The city lacked power and water with more than 1000 evacuated and 500 homeless. A 13 year old missing girl was found safe by family. Gov. Bibson ordered emergency aid and National Guard deployment as the East Pittsford dam breached.
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la Victoire
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Ernor
Rutland Vermont Floods Abate After Severe Damage
The Rutland Vermont flood left 500 families homeless and damaged over 2 million dollars as National Guardsmen patrolled the streets and emergency kitchens served residents. Clearing weather signaled the worst was over though many areas remained without drinking water or electricity.
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General Hodge bars Russian news correspondent from Korea entry
In Seoul on June 4 AP reported Lt Gen. John R. Hodge refused entry for Russian correspondent N E B Protsenko into southern Korea unless Russians allow all American reporters into Soviet held northern Korea later. The joint Soviet American commission in Seoul plans sessions in the Russian zone, and Hodge had granted tentative entry May 28 for Protsenko to Seoul if broader access is allowed.
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G. P. Korchkov
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South Korea
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U.S. Bans Russian Hungarian Planes Over American Zones
Budapest reports the Russian Hungarian transport Maszovie company planes are no longer allowed to fly over American zones in Austria and Germany due to American civil aviation concerns. The legation informed Hungarian authorities of the change amid ongoing tensions in Hungary.
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