Truman Says Steel Strike Shows Serious United States Crisis
President Truman at a news conference warned the steel strike adds a serious national problem. He said no President can cut taxes 15 percent, while Taft and Eisenhower discuss tax cuts. Truman indicated possible use of the Taft Hartley law and noted Averell Harriman’s District of Columbia primary victory as a New Deal signal.
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Sweden Tightens Defenses After Swedish Plane Downing
Sweden and Denmark boosted air defenses following the shooting down of a Swedish Catalina over the Baltic near Russia. Sweden ordered heightened air and naval readiness and vows to shoot back if fired upon. Foreign Minister Oesten Anden cut short his Italian trip, while observers weigh motives behind Soviet action and Baltic tensions.
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Ike Sees Tax Cut Possible After Budget Balance
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower told Oregon delegates a tax cut could come in two years once the budget is balanced and Western military strength matches Russia. He warned no cut until then and spoke amid Texas delegate disputes. National committee to handle Texas contest. Eisenhower plans a Texas and Nevada weekend trip with no set schedule today.
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Drew Pearson Punched Again By Lobbyist
Washington columnist Drew Pearson was punched by lobbyist Charles Patrick Clark a $75,000 a year advocate. Clark said he acted out of Irish pride after Pearson criticized him in print. The altercation occurred after lunch in a hotel lobby.
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Germ warfare battle shapes up in United Nations
United Nations faced a tense clash as the Soviet Union sought to outlaw bacteriological weapons by urging ratification of the 1925 Geneva protocol. Soviet Delegate Jacob Malik presented a conciliatory resolution while U S Delegate Ernest Gross countered with reminders of earlier charges, stressing linkage to broader issues.
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Georgia and Northwest Florida Weather Forecast
Georgia remains mostly fair and hot through today tonight and Friday with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. In the extreme Northwest Florida area expect partly cloudy skies today tonight and Friday with widely scattered afternoon thunder showers and southwest to west winds.
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House Votes To Let Marines Have Voice In Policy
The House passed a compromise bill to strengthen the Marine Corps voice in policy, sending it to the Senate. The measure allows the Marine commandant to sit with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sets a 400000 maximum Marine strength, and defines the three combat divisions and three air wings, while discarding a permanent commandant seat on the Chiefs and a 220000 minimum. The bill now goes to final action in both chambers.
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Kiwanis Convention Backs Freedom Info Resolution
Kiwanis International ends its five day convention in Seattle by approving a resolution calling for freedom of information in the United States. The measure marks the final day of the 37th annual gathering.
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Mostly Fair and Hot Weather Continues in Georgia
The Associated Press reports a 16th straight day of heat with highs near 100. Augusta led at 101, while Macon Rome Valdosta hit 97 96 at Albany and Atlanta and Columbus 95. statewide temps run 5 to 9 degrees above normal with heat aiding crops. Phoenix, Arizona recorded 109 yesterday.
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Truman Backs Harriman While Taft Tax Debate Rages
President Truman rejected Taft's 15 percent tax cut claim, saying no president can cut taxes by 16 percent and urging higher taxes if needed. He nodded toward Averell Harriman and cited Eisenhower’s potential, while noting Kefauver warned nationalism could shape the GOP.
Massachusetts lawmakers oppose Rome Georgia G E plant plan
The Massachusetts congressional delegation moved to carry its opposition to a proposed General Electric transformer plant in Rome Georgia to Defense Production Administrator Henry H Fowler. GE already operates a similar plant in Pittsfield Massachusetts and Rep Heselton said it would be adversely affected if the Georgia project proceeds.
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Living Cost Barometer Moves Up
The government index rose May 15 to 189 percent of the 1935 39 average, near a January peak. Wage boosts will give about 1.35 million workers at least one cent and four tenths of a percent in pay, with rent rising and food costs up while clothes and fuel edged down. OPS suspended ceilings on bottled whiskey and wine due to ample stocks and slow sales.
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Cool Canadian Air Spreads Across Northern States
A broad cool air mass from Canada sweeps over the northern United States from the Rockies to New England, lowering temps to the low 40s in parts of the belt while the South remains warm and humid with readings near 80 in Galveston, 77 in Atlanta and Miami. The cool zone reaches the Great Lakes, Mississippi Valley, Northern Plains, and Northern Rockies, with hot conditions persisting in the Far Southwest.
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Taft Eisenhower Lead GOP Race Amid Convention Drama
The top GOP presidential hopefuls Taft and Eisenhower led the race with talks of tax cuts and budget balance. Kefauver as Democratic front-runner eyes delegates while Harriman advances in D C primary. convention battles unfold in Texas and other states ahead of Chicago July 7.
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Sporadic Red Attacks Hurled Back in Korea
United Nations forces repelled ongoing Communist assaults in East Central Korea. About 200 Red soldiers were killed in a southeast Kumsong sector defense, while control of the T shaped hill mass near Chorwon remained secure. Air support and ground action, including Marine and B 26 bomber strikes, backed UN positions amid weather disruptions and ongoing front line skirmishes.
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Government winds up year two to three billion better off
Government officials indicate the year two deficit will be less than six billion, possibly around 1.3 to 3 billion, as spending slows despite higher taxes. President Truman projected an $8.2 billion gap with rapid rearmament, but actual outlays are forecast to be lower, stabilizing the overall deficit while revenue dips remain.
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Trial on Red Suspects Opens in Korea Courtroom Controversy
In Pusan a National Security Act case proceeds with 14 defendants charged with various crimes. Observers note a public hearing may or may not be granted and that only a limited group of foreign reporters are invited, amid tensions over government openness and press access.
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Presbyterians Form Committee to Present Anti Union Arguments
A meeting of Presbyterian group members in Atlanta formed a committee to present anti union arguments. The church discussed opposition to a proposed Northern and Southern overhaul, aiming to shape local stance.
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