Draft Struggle Nears End In Teen-Age Compromise
Washington Falie 21 AP The Congressional struggle over peace time drafting of teen-agers nears a compromise finish 19 year olds subject to call 18 year olds exempt The conference report sets a nine month extension beyond month end with a House Senate vote likely before Monday or Tuesday The pay raise for armed forces follows the draft extension with top generals drawing 733.33 and enlisted pay rising to 75 a month for privates and apprentice seamen
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Falie
Neval House
Senate
Wasa Meee
Rayburn
D-Tex
House
Rep. Short
R-Mo
Short
White House
Elbert Thomas
Dutah
Senate Military Committee
Georgia and Florida Forecasted Heat With Scattered Showers
Georgia to stay partly cloudy and hot this afternoon tonight and Saturday with slightly cooler north areas. Scattered thundery showers expected this afternoon in southern portions and again Saturday afternoon. Northwest Florida sees similar conditions with partly cloudy skies today tonight and Saturday and a few widely scattered showers. Winds are light to variable.
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Georgia
South
Florida
Accord on Trieste Next Problem for Paris Delegates
Paris June 21 AP The Big Four foreign ministers after a near compromise on Italian colonies turn to Trieste as the next hurdle. They will also decide the Italian Yugoslav frontier and the Dodecanese disposition with Greece favored for the islands though Molotov cautions about final terms.
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Louis Nevin
Paris
Trieste
Hieter
Dodecanese
Greece
V. M. Molotov
State Market Cannng Plant Runs at Excess Capacity
Manager E R Turner at the State Farmers Market cannery reports record canning demand. The plant now produces 3000 to 4000 cans daily, well above its 2000 capacity, causing delays and urging advance notice for large volumes. Residents are asked to have produce ready by 2 PM each day and to cooperate for efficient service as plans for a larger facility are considered.
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Thomasville
Manager Turner
Turner
Kilian Trial Moves Ahead In Germany As Defense Protests
Major Joseph Bybinson led prosecution at the field court martial to press cruelty charges against Colonel James A. Kilian amid defense attempts to introduce material from the War Department and seeks a U.S. venue. Kilian pleads not guilty as motions to quash are denied and witnesses face court scrutiny.
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Bad Nauheim
Germany
Joseph Byb
Inson
Upfield
Tote
James A. Kilian
War Department
Jet Kilian
Lichfield
England
Suas House
Robinson
Kilian
Robison
Raymond E. Ford
Fort
Pierce. Fla
Pete
Tfl
Kge
United States
Ford
Law
William H. Beck, Jr
Griffin
Senate Filibuster Threat for Anti Poll Tax Bill
Washington June 21 AP observers foresee a Senate filibuster possibly stalling the anti poll tax measure next month. An inter party steering group supports fast action on ten appropriations bills but southern opponents vow to use any delaying tactic to block the bill.
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Francis J. Kelly
Washington
Senate
Hungary Faces Historic Inflation With Ten Trillion Note
Budapest on June 1 reports Hungary's inflation reaching a new peak as a ten trillion peneg note circulates. Under pre war exchange, the ore would be worth two trillion dollars, yet its value now is about 26 cents. Officials show little concern amid the extraordinary financial crisis.
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Budapest
Hungary
Baruch Opposes Soviet Plan on Atomic Control
Bernard Baruch and advisors at the United Nations Atomic Commission oppose Russia’s veto retaining plan for world atomic control. President Truman backs Baruch, endorsing a negotiation path that may lead to agreement. Baruch’s plan envisions a strong international authority with search and punishment powers, while Russia would keep veto power within the Security Council and require national legislation for sanctions. The commission also rejected Yugoslavia and Greece related motions on refugees and disappeared nationals.
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Charles A. Grumich
New York
Truman
Bernard M. Baruch
United Nations Atomic Commission
Russia
Washington
Baruch
Council
United States
Atomic Commission
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Security Council
U. N. Economic and Social Council
Yugoslavia
New
International Refugee Organization
Inqmry
Bulgaria
Lawn party at Hidalgo County courthouse raises odd invitation
Edinburgh Texas June 21 The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a lawn party at the Hidalgo County courthouse. Invitees are asked to bring lawn mowers clippers and rakes to address the shaggy courthouse lawn. Judge Kennedy continued the defendants in 5000 bail each pending sentencing.
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Edinburgh
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Hidalgo County
Kennedy
Four Power Control Proposed for Japan Disarmament
The United States proposed to Russia Burma Siam and China a four power control commission backed by military force to keep Japan disarmed for 25 years. The plan envisions ending the current occupation led by General Douglas MacArthur and sharing influence among the major powers. Secretary Byrnes tied the proposal to 25 year disarmament treaties for both Japan and Germany presented to foreign ministers.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Burma
Siam
China
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
America
Byrnes
Britain
Germany
Bidault offers unions 10 percent wage rise in France
Paris June 21 President Georges Bidault met with trade union leaders and reportedly offered a 10 percent wage increase for certain categories instead of the 25 percent sought by unions. The Communist dominated CGT seeks a larger raise for its 5,000,000 members.
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Bidault
France
Paris
Georges Bidault
Confederation Generale du Travail
Georgia Awaits Klan Answer To Court Charges
Georgia moves to revoke the Ku Klux Klan charter after filing suit alleging the group seeks government control. Judge Frank A Hooper Jr orders an answer by July 1 and serves the case on Morgan Belser. Imperial Wizard James A Colescott says the Klan dissolved, yet its charter remains inoperative. Kentucky contemplates charter cancellation over unpaid verification fees.
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Atlanta
of Georgia
Ku Klux Klan
Fulton Superior
Frank A. Hooper
Hooper
Morgan Belser
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Belse
Miami
James A. Colescott
The
Colesco
Arnall Urges Georgians Get to Know Own State
Gov. Ellis Arnall calls for a three month campaign to explore Georgia. He says familiarizing residents with the state will boost the Georgia spirit, renew friendships, and help attract travelers and commerce. The “Know Georgia Better” movement outlines orderly visit plans for individuals groups and clubs.
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Arnall
Atlanta
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Georgia polio quarantine slammed by MDs as futile
Jacksonville June 21 AP Georgia's polio quarantine of Floridians drew sharp criticism from public health leaders. Dr. Kenneth F. Maxcy of Johns Hopkins called the move foolish and indefensible, saying interstate quarantine has no basis in current polio transmission knowledge. Other experts echoed concerns about the measure's scientific and administrative validity. Dr. Sowder canceled a planned Georgia trip after discussions with Atlanta officials.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Georgia
Kenneth F. Maxcy
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Maxcy
Wilson T. Sowder
Florida
Johns Hoppins
Public Health Administration
Sowder
K. F. Meyer
Hooper Foundation
San Francisco
Thomas M. Rivers
Rockefeller Institute
New York
Le.Sower
S. F. Abercrombie
British Army Links Jewish Underground to Kidnap Plot
British army headquarters said Irgun Zvai Leumi planned to kidnap Lt Gen Sir Evelyn Barker and six other officers in Palestine. The search for Maj H P Chadwick’s abductors was abandoned in Bucharin quarter Jerusalem. Moshe Shertok urged immediate release of five kidnapped officers amid weeks of deadly turmoil.
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Jerusalem
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Evelyn Barker
Palestine
Bucharim
H P. Chadwick
Moshe Shertok
Jewish Agency
Holy Land
Lustig and aides convicted in $2.87 million tax evasion case
A federal court jury found Henry Lustig head of the Longchamps Restaurant chain, his nephew E Allen Lustig, and Joseph Sobel guilty on all 23 counts. The verdict followed a four hour deliberation and comes with possible maximum penalties of up to 112 years in prison and $230,000 in fines per defendant. Sentences were postponed to July 10 to allow motions on the verdict.
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New York
Henry Lustig
Longchamps
Harold M. Kennedy
Lustig
E. Allen Lustig
The
Chain
Joseph Sobel
Coal Strike Wage Hike Sets Off 40 Percent Rise in Soft Coal
Washington June 21 AP United Mine Workers win wage gains as OPA raises soft coal prices 49 cents to 1.47 a ton to offset wage hikes and strike losses. Some output set for hard coal price next week, with retroactive effects to May 13. Government min wage contract includes 18 cent hourly rise and health fund levy. OPA projects operators face about 280.5 million dollars in added costs.
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Washington
John L. Lewis United
ORA
Totea
OPA
Truman
Lewis
UMW
Capitol Bigs Trade Poetic Brickbats in Debate Duel
Washington June 21 AP The fiery haired Senators Reys Rankin D Mississippi and LaFollette R Indiana trade rhyming jibes in a lively congressional exchange. Rankin recalls a Southern epitaph while LaFollette debates party loyalties and shifts amid a disputatious crossfire.
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Washington
Mississippi
Indiana
Rankin
Passiby
Unico
Sooesech
Joli Rankin
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