538 Largest Class In History At RPI Commencement
The largest and most unique senior class at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduated yesterday, with many veterans and married students among the 534 or more degree recipients. Admiral Moreell praised the institute, noting its role as a core in wartime build efforts. The Demers Medal was awarded to Edward D. Blackwell Brandon, oldest living alumnus, and honorary engineering doctorates were conferred on Moreell, Weidlein, and Jolly. President Houston lauded the class for perseverance amid extended study times and wartime interruptions.
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RPL
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Edward D. Blackwell
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Blackwell
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Melton Institute of Industrial Research
Pittsburg
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Clase
RPI
State Department defends halt to Jap reparations
The United States said Japan is completely disarmed and moving toward self sufficiency as soon as possible. It rejected claims against halting reparations, arguing hard necessity guides Japan’s payments and that self reliance offers hope to prevent a future militarism. The statement, issued by the State Department for the Army and other agencies, notes last month’s halt to further reparations deliveries and opposition to reviving payments in the Philippines, China, and other Pacific Allies.
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Grand Jury Indicts Auto Firm Officers For Fraud
A grand jury indicted Preston Tucker and six associates on mail fraud SEC rule violations and conspiracy related to the Tucker Corp. The group faced 25 mail fraud counts and potential penalties up to 15 years and fines.
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Chicago
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Tucker Corp
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Michigan
R. N. Parsons
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Army Report On Clapp Retracted
The Army apologized after reports that TVA Chairman Gordon Clapp was deemed unemployable for a U S Army Germany assignment. Secretary Gray said an investigation is underway and stressed no disqualifying information exists. Clapp said he was puzzled by the reports and remains focused on his TVA duties.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Frankfurt
David R. Hunter
Democratization
Military Governments Civil Administration Division
Scouts lower age limit cut for New York programs
Bay Scout of America announced a one year reduction in entrance ages for Cub Scout, Boy Scouting and Senior Scouting programs. The change takes effect September 1, expanding access to youth in New York.
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UPI
Amenca
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South's Hopes Brighten as Lacrosse Star Out
Northern hopes rise after R P I star Dirk Coons suffers a shoulder injury in the lacrosse classic eve of the South clash. Coach Ned Harkness redrafts with Desa Armstrong stepping in as North braces for the pivotal game, while South adjusts its lineup and expectations ahead of the Mason and Dizonne themed night.
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Dinty Moore
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Senator Eastland Corners Wallace Aide in Communist Hearing
At a Senate hearing on anti Communist measures, C B Baldwin, Wallace Party secretary treasurer, clashed with Senator Eastland over questions of Communist ties. Baldwin denied being a Communist and asserted constitutional rights, while Eastland pressed to disclose political affiliation. Baldwin defended Negro rights and affirmed oath to the United States amid heated exchanges.
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Communist Party
Cotton Council
United States
Secret Atomic Hearings Ordered by Congress
Secret congressional hearings were ordered after charges that Atomic Energy Commission staff accessed secret atomic data amid loyalty questions. Senate House Atomic Energy Committee voted 9 to 6 for closed sessions to hear further testimony by Senator Hickenlooper against specific individuals. Lilienthal criticized the symbolism used to name targets as too flimsy to shield identities.
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Acheson Rejects Soviet Peace Plan in Paris Talks
In Paris the Big Three clashed as Dean Acheson Robert Schuman and Ernest Bevin blasted Andrei Vishinsky for proposing a German peace treaty based on occupation. They urged concrete progress and warned the plan was unworkable delaying the conference as discussions began on drafts and withdrawal timelines.
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Berlin
Reds Ban Venus Posters in Florence Debated by Parliament
Italian censorship sparks clashes as posters of Botticelli Venus are banned for morality concerns. Deputy demands explanation from Interior Minister Seelha amid protests by Quintan and other allies. Separate report notes a construction accident in Montreal where a supervisor died after a transferring crane incident.
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Victor Rennpd
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British Laborites Call For More Socialism
At Flackpool England Britain s ruling Labour Party closed its annual conference with loud support for a platform urging more socialism. While party leaders showed unity on stage rumblings of dissent emerged from some factions and rank and file members across the party.
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National and American Leagues Scoreboard Snapshot
National League results show Isborg 4 over New York 1 and Brooklyn 10 over Cincinnati 5, Philadelphia 2 over St Louis 2, Boston 2 tie Chicago 2, with New York 3 over Cleveland 2 in the American League. Eastern results include Albany and Williamsport 4, Wilkes-Barre 9, Utica 3, and other sparse notes across Hartford and Elmira fixtures.
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U S Considers Uranium in South African Fields
Washington reports the United States is examining uranium prospects in South Africa as officials note an invitation from the South African government for U S and British representatives to discuss mineral potential and mining cooperation amid broader energy policy.
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United States
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McKellar Demands Hoffman's Resignation in Senate Clash
Senator McKellar of Tennessee angrily pressed Marshall Plan chief Paul Hoffman in Washington over European recovery funding. He warned that resignations would help, alleging threats to influence the Senate Appropriations Committee. Hoffman said no threat was intended and tried to speak.
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Dentists Assistant Thwarts Two Thieves
A 17 year old Catholic Central High junior, Joan McDermott, thwarted two unidentified men attempting to rob Dr. F. W. Sutland at 30 Fourth Street. She struggled, grabbed a metal money box, and fled to the street with the box. The crooks fled after ransacking the safe, leaving $21.70 and gold teeth behind. Police were notified. robbery details continue on page fifteen.
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President Truman Visits Little Rock for Speech
President Truman arrived in Arkansas for a scheduled 4 p.m. speech on preserving peace amid the international situation. He appeared with Battle buddies from Battery B of the 129th Field Artillery, who presented him a gold headed cane, and greeted crowds at the Little Rock Airport and downtown streets.
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Petrillo Reelected AFL President in San Francisco
Petrillo was reelected president of the American Federation of Labor yesterday in San Francisco, reaffirming leadership of the union amid ongoing labor activities.
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Stock Market Slumps Erasing Billions in Losses
New York trading wiped out about 1000000000 dollars in paper losses as stocks fell yesterday. Investors fled as week’s declines pushed market to fresh lows after early May losses totaling over three billion.
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Testerday
Communist allegations shake West Coast nuclear lab hearing
At a House committee hearing, Robert Davie testified that scientist Giovanni Lomanita recruited him to the Communist Party while both worked at the University of California Radiation Laboratory in Berkeley. Davie described meetings and Lomanitz’s assurances to avoid government scrutiny as the panel pressed for details.
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Hiss Case Refuted by Wife in War Dept Links Trial
At the Alger Hiss perjury trial in New York, Mrs. Whittaker Chambers testified she drank champagne with Hiss and his wife a year after he claimed to have had no contact with ex comrades. FBI notes discussed a 1946 report noting two War Department aides suspected of sharing information with the NKVD and a Russian agent Irina Alexandr. The reports tie to a broader four year FBI probe and unnamed sources including Bernard Kolin and the Johnsons tied to the War Department secret Russian desk.
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New York
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American Russian Institute
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Nun Sail Missing After Daylong Search
Thompsonville Connecticut police report a daylong search for Sister Marcella of the Felician Sisters who vanished from Our Lady of the Angels Convent Thursday night. Authorities say she was last seen near the Thompsonville Cemetery at 10 36 p m EST, alone.
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Police Battle Rioters at Dumdum Jail in Calcutta Report
AFP reports police clashed with rioters at Dumdum Jail in Calcutta while evacuating prisoners. Casualty numbers were not confirmed as officers withdrew to avoid heavy losses.
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