Government transfers United States liner to U S Lines amid subsidy inquiry
The government handed the 70 million dollar luxury liner United States to U S Lines for 28 million, while President Truman orders an inquiry into whether the subsidy is excessive. Attorney General McGranery is to determine legal actions to protect the government, and potential new legislation. Secretary Sawyer delivered the ship despite Comptroller Warren's objection to a 42 million dollar government contribution.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Truman
White House
McGranery
Sawyer
U. S. Lines
Lindsay Warren
Warren
U. Ss. Lines
Valley Stream Blast Shakes Town After Firecracker Mishap
In Valley Stream New York two young boys set off a firecracker near a gas tank causing a loud blast that rattled the area. No serious injuries were reported though the explosion startled residents and damaged surrounding property.
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Valley Stream
N. Y
Two Boys Burned After Firecracker Noise Test
A 2,000 gallon tank was hoisted into the trestle girders and twisted around a steel beam. Carl Heather, 11, and Robert Muler, 11, were burned while attempting to see how loud a firecracker would explode inside the tank.
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Carl Heather
Robert Muler
Men about to be drafted can join service of choice
Washington reports a permanent policy by the Defense Department allowing men facing induction to volunteer for any service before their induction notice. Previously, inter service agreements had suspended voluntary enlistment after pre induction physicals, but the rule now applies permanently across the services.
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Washington
Defense Department
Two Alcoholics In U S Senate Six In House
People Today reports startling claims about drinking in Congress. It cites at least two alcoholics in the Senate and about six in the House, with anecdotes of drunken votes and remarks by Rep Edwin A Hall and others. It notes Washington DC per capita liquor use far exceeds the national average and profiles legislators with varied drinking habits.
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House
Edwin A. Hall
New York
Hall
Washington
District of Columbia
Union
Herbert R.o'conor
Maryland
New England
Congress
E. H. Rees
Kansas
State Department
Laneger
N. D
WCTU
J. R. Bryson
Seminole Library Board reports May activity and merger impact
Donalsonville May reading shows 270 books checked out before merger with Decatur County Library. From May 26 to 31 after combining libraries 425 books were checked out. Reading club membership rose from 12 to 73. Bookmobile routes completed after a week serving Seminole County. Total May week page reads 14133. Mrs Alison Dunn chairs the board with four assistants. Dorothy Spence of Bainbridge is librarian and Sara Ingram of Donalsonville is assistant librarian.
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Donalsonville
Library Board
Seminole County
County Board of Education
Decatur County
Reading Club
Thebrary
Odd dog bath custom and dog litters discussed in rural notes
A Western North Carolina farmhouse bath anecdote describes a dog bathed in water later used for a baby. The piece then surveys average puppy litter sizes, cites extreme examples, notes no reliable predictor of litter size, and cites methods to identify a dog in court. It also discusses runt theory, dog show outcomes, and common questions about canine jaundice and digestion.
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North Carolina
Theodore
Roosevelt
Jayne Manners Recovers Nude Portraits Sues for Return
Jayne Manners reclaimes three nude portraits from ex husband Milas Manners after a dispute over a 250 dollar check. The ex-husband George W. Brandt testified at court that the portraits were a gift. The magistrate heard Manners complain that Brandt had not returned the pictures and refused to store them.
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Jayne Manners
New York
Aingér
Jayne
Milas Manners
George W. Brazidt
Cour
Brandt
Magnettt
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