VA Official Cites Costs In Close of Thomasville VA Hospital
VA chief medical officer Paul R. Hawley told the House veterans committee that the Thomasville hospital will close due to the high operating cost of its wartime frame. He noted nearby facilities in Tallahassee and Americus will absorb beds for tubercular and general care, with about 200 beds each. Thomasville now holds 2,000 but has 128 patients. He cited closures nationwide amid a 20,896 patient waiting list but said veterans are generally well cared for.
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Thomasville
Ila
Veterans Administration
Veterans Hospital
Paul R. Hawley
House Veterans Committee
Hawley
Wheeler
D-Ga
Tallahassee
Fla
Americus
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Finney Hospital
House Veterans’ Committee
VA Hospital Closures Stir Debate Over Social Facilities
An Associated Press report from Washington quotes VA officials questioning Finney Hospital in Thomasville Georgia. Critics say social and recreational needs drive the plan to close the hospital while new facilities are planned for Tallahassee and Americus.
U. S. Asked To Run Greece's Economic Life
The Greek government told the United States the American mission managing the 300 million dollar aid program should run much of Greece's economic life. It said the mission will help plan revenue and expenditures, approve spending tied to aid, and assist in reconstruction, public administration, health, exports, and price controls. The notes note Greek promises of continued internal effort and cooperation with the program aimed at reconstruction and stopping communism.
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Washington
United States
Greece
State Department
United
Congress
Lincoln _ McVeagh
Athens
Truman
Senate approves flood relief bill in minutes
The Senate approved an emergency 15 million dollar flood relief bill in less than a minute for the midwestern and other flood damaged areas. The measure, already passed by the House, now goes to the President for signature.
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Senate
Washington
Jess
Midwestern
House
Steel question may cause gas shortage soon
Interior Department cautions a August shortage of automobile gasoline and a severe winter for fuel oil and gas. Ball, director of oil and gas, says steel may be needed for tank cars and pipelines, likely prompting a government conference on petroleum. Gasoline expected to rise in autumn, but natural gas and refined oils may tighten Midwest winter. Officials including Secretary Marshall attend the oil conference.
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API
Interior Department
Steen
Max W. Ball
Oil and ‘Gas Division
Ball
Midwest
Marshall
John R. Steelman
War
Navy
Commerce
State
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Labor and Justice Departments
Democrats say GOP economy drive fizzled in budget fight
Washington reports Democrats released figures to claim the Republican effort to trim Truman's 37.5 billion dollar budget is failing. Rep Gore led House Democrats in tallying claimed cuts as only 1.88 billion against GOP claims of larger savings, while arguing total reductions remain far short of goals.
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Senate House
Truman
House
Senate
Rep. Gore
Tenn
Gore
D-Tenn
Veterans benefits denied to Communists under bill
The House Veterans Committee recommended denying all veterans benefits to Communists and sympathizers. A measure by Rep Crow would require applicants to certify they are not Communist party members or sympathizers and owe no allegiance to the USSR or any subservient government.
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Washington
House Veterans Committee
Soviet Union
Crow
R-Pa
Communist Party
Union of Soviet, Socialist Republics
Famed Indian Princes Face Extinction Across Subcontinent
AP analyst Dewitt Mackenzie argues India's move toward independence threatens the 560 princely states ruled by autocrats amid religious and social divides. He notes many minor rulers will disappear, while powerful sovereigns may resist, as Britain backs a path toward unity with optional ties to Hindustan or Pakistan.
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India
British India
Pakistan
Hindustan
England
Pup Rabies Case Ties Carrollton Car Offering
The Georgia health department seeks occupants of a 1940 Chevrolet with a Jacksonville Florida tag who gave a puppy in Carrollton to contact officials. The puppy bit James E. Bradshaw, died the next day, and an examination showed the dog in an advanced rabies stage.
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Atlanta
State Health Department
Jacksonville
Fla
Carrollton
James E. Bradshaw
Faulk resigns as president of Thomasville Chamber
Mr. J H Faulk resigns due to health at the monthly board meeting. Vice president Odig Johnson elected unanimously to succeed him and take the chair. The board pledged full support to the new president and discussed joining the state wide Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Odis Johnson
J. H. Faulk
Thomasville
W. C. Ball
Johnson
Mr. Faulk
State C. of C
Raymond Hill
Atlanta
Hill
Dingetor-win-seyton
Ullsizung
City light plant adds 5,000 kilowatt turbine expansion
The City Water and Light plant has installed a 5,000 kW Westinghouse turbine, doubling output and surpassing prior units of 1,000 1,250 and 2,500 kW. A new boiler and enclosed cooling tower upgrade efficiency and economy. Project costs near half a million dollars over two years amid material delays.
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City Water and Light
Westinghouse
Grand Jury Plans Probe Into Alabama Rape and Lynch Case
Phenix City Alabama June 18 An investigation was ordered by a Russell County grand jury into an alleged attempted rape in a Hartshoro home and a mob action to lynch the man Jimmy Harris 19 rescued by Mayor Hart Vann June 10 Harris held on attempted rape charge at Kilby Prison.
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Phenix City
Ala
Russell County
Grand Jury
Hartsboro
Jimmy Harris
Hart Vann
Harris
Kilby
Truman Plans Message to Congress Over Labor Bill
President Truman will send a message to Congress on the Labor Union Control Bill whether he signs or vetoes. White House press secretary Eben Ayers said a flood of mail shows strong interest with tens of thousands of letters cards and telegrams. House and Senate views split on veto prospects while Republicans claim override is likely and Democrats cite budget battle figures amid broader party tensions.
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Congress
Eben Ayers
Sessium
White House
Washington
Truman
Ayers
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Republic
Senate
House
Rayburt
Tex
Hatch
Ives
Unman
Congressional
Miami cafe operator faces double murder and drive-by shooting
In Miami on June 18 a cafe owner, Chris Russell, allegedly killed his two children Peggy 11 and John 6 in a cottage behind the cafe then shot Walter Wolfe and wife Ethel Wolfe in nearby real estate offices. Wolfe and Mrs Wolfe survived. all said to be wounded. Police say Russell confessed fearing his children would be removed.
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Fla
John L. Deas
Deas
Chris Russell
Peggy Russell
John Russell
Russell
Walter R. Wolfe
Wolfe
Russells
Wolfes
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Ethel
Allabattah
Andrew Jackson Summer School
Georgia Weather Forecast With Clouds and Showers
The forecast notes partly cloudy conditions this afternoon and tonight with a slight warming trend. Thursday brings increasing clouds and showers, except in the north, with moderate south winds. In extreme northwest Florida expect similar clouds and a few showers.
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