Truman Seeks Speaker as Next in Line to Presidency
President Truman urged Congress to amend succession rules placing the Speaker of the House next after the Vice President. He proposed Sam Rayburn of Texas as the successor, arguing the Speaker is most representative of the people and should serve only until a new president and vice president are elected. The plan requires a special provision for emergency elections and potential vacancy scenarios.
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Loan Poster Model in Last War Still on Job
Provincetown veteran Tony Avellar, eight time grandfather, still serves as the famous World War I victory loan poster model. Once a machinist, he posed for the worker urging to finish the job, earning the title of the man with the $6,000,000,000 smile. Stores Plan Protest by NYC retailers to close midday in response to pending municipal bill on OPA penalties.
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Ickes Ruling Seen Blow to States Rights
States attorneys general denounce interior secretary Ickes claim that federal ownership extends to tide lands as a direct attack on state sovereignty. A joint Senate House judiciary panel prepares to consider legislation to release federal claims to lands beneath tide and navigable waters. The brief warns leases could usurp state jurisdiction and property rights tied to ports and harbors nationwide.
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Controversy Over Indian Lands Sparks Judicial Debate
The dispute centers on whether Indian lands held in trust by the federal government should be subject to federal regulation. Senators and Representatives urge courts to decide the issue, with calls to restrict federal power over lands and waters retained by original states upon joining the Union.
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Year to Restore Westminster Abbey Estimated at Over Half a Million
Westminster Abbey suffered heavy damage during Luft bombings in the London air blitzes but was said to retain most historic features. Dean Dr. P. L. de Labiliere disclosed the estimate for restoration, noting the worst night May 10, 1931, and loss of five abbey houses and cloisters while the organ and stained glass largely escaped serious harm.
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Thirteen marks life of Texin Edward Belz
Edward W Belz of Taylor Texas has a life tied to the number 13 He was inducted into the Army on February 13 1992 married on September 13 the following year drove Jeep 13 in France and received a medical discharge on the 73rd of a month.
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King Loses Parliamentary Seat in Prince Albert Race
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King failed to hold his Prince Albert seat after soldiers vote tabulation. Progressive Conservative EL Bowerman defeated King by 129 votes, 17,928 to 7,799 in civilain tally. Other changes in the eastern Ontario district and broader electoral shifts noted as soldiers’ ballots influenced results.
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Submarines Sink Eleven Jap Vessels in Far East Waters
Washington reports American submarines have sunk two light combat ships and nine other Japanese vessels in distant waters. The action includes three cargo vessels four merchant ships and two medium tankers. Total Japanese vessels sunk by U S submarines reaches eleven as announced yesterday.
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ORELLY ELECTED Dublin OK win new predigent
Dublin announces ORELLY elected after close campaign. Sean Dublin declares victory as the new prime minister with initial plans for governance and reform.
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Monday rafter tabulation hints at clear ballot majority
A Monday tally of rafter ballots indicates a clear decisive majority for the favored option. Officials report preliminary counts showing strong support and narrowing uncertainty as the tally progresses.
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