Truman Orders Seven Reforms In Government
President Truman gained authority to reorganize the federal government and issued seven far reaching reforms. They take effect in sixty days unless Congress vetoes them. Reforms include elevating the Welfare Department and moving agencies among departments to improve efficiency. Congress signaled friendly reception and debate focused on Hoover commission parallels and cost savings.
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Republicans Reject Probe Of Textbooks
Republican members of the House Un American Activities Committee formally disavowed any part in the committee's proposed textbook investigation. They urged dropping proceedings and suggested Congress form a commission of educators to investigate textbooks, possibly including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Henry M. Winston, Brown University president.
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Judge Jails Fourth U S Communist Trial Opens in New York
The Associated Press reports judge Harold Medina jailed Communist Gilbert Green after a defiant remark. Green joins three others jailed in a conspiracy trial in New York, with defense protests and court orders shaping the proceedings.
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Church Bars All Catholics Aiding Czech Red Regime
The Vatican excommunicated Catholics aiding the Czech Communist backed Catholic Action, deeming it schismatic. The decree pressed Archbishop Beran’s line, amid arrests of priests and laymen in Moravia. Polish and Hungarian Catholic controls follow earlier Mindszenty and Stepinac cases, signaling wider church-state clashes.
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Europe
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Court restricts Federal Power Commission over gas reserves
Supreme Court ruling limits FPC authority, stating production and reserves are outside its reach. Justices split. majority led by Reed says Congress did not intend FPC to regulate production or reserves. Black dissents, warning the decision weakens the Natural Gas Act. The case involved Panhandle East Pipeline Co and Hugoston Production Co on 96,000 acres in Kansas.
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Dominican Invaders Reported Slain By Navy
The War Ministry says yesterday members of a sedition group entering the Dominican Republic in two planes were killed Sunday night by the navy at Luperon. The assault, launched from the north, involved hydroplanes and was repulsed by civilians as forces moved to quell the threat. The attackers were suspected to originate from Guatemala and Cuba. an investigation is underway.
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Road Worker Killed on Highway Project
A Geneva construction worker, Victor UP Peter Vaida, was killed when crushed by a skid platform mounted on a concrete mixer on a highway project. Authorities report the accident occurred on site and investigators are reviewing safety practices and equipment condition.
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Atomic Body Denounced Over High School Cost
Washington Senator Hickerson denounced the Atomic Energy Commission yesterday for paying 2 million dollars more than the original estimate for a Hanford Manford school project tied to a large atomic plant. He called the cost escalation an example of mismanagement and urged closer scrutiny of the basic factors behind the project. Executives and witnesses blamed isolation, design and site issues, with the final figure reaching well above the initial 1.7 million estimate.
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Underground exists said in Romania terror plot case
Romania acknowledged for the first time the existence of an underground implicated in tortures and killings tied to anti-government activity. Timisoara leaders were charged with aiming to overthrow the regime and facing death penalties. The group described itself as a fascist para military band terrorizing civilians with torture plunder and attacks on government buildings. Local reports linked armed groups to Timisoara’s western region and border areas used as bases for raids.
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iPro Communists Win In Five Trieste Villages
In Trieste Free Territory the pre Cominform Papier Front won clear majorities in five villages Man Totine Semmire fan Dernine and Dein Avrisina. The party polled strong support among Italian populations while the British Austrian zone showed mixed results.
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Truman Plan For Needy Nations Set
Washington reports President Truman will ask Congress for about 48 million dollars to launch a bold plan aiding underdeveloped regions. The proposal includes a UN supervised program and a government guarantee to attract private capital, with most funds aimed at health education and development in Latin America Asia and the Far East.
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Capitol Hears Wagner May Resign
Washington report suggests Senator Wagner may resign his Senate seat by early July. Secretary Minna J. Ruppert states no resignation plan has been confirmed and past announcements have often lacked foundation. If resigning before July 4, a special election would fill the vacancy. if after, Governor Dewey could appoint a replacement.
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National League and American League scoreboard snapshot
Ri Lovie and Pareton lead New York to a 2 to 3 finish while Chinson contributes, as Philadelphia rallies to 7 to 4 over Pittsburgh. In the American League New York tops Si Lenk 4 to 1, Philadelphia matches 4 to 1 with Cleveland, and Chicago beats Washington 4 to 0. Detroit falls to Boston 5 to 0.
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Dewey Backs Arms For Pact Countries
Governor Thomas E. Dewey and Lt. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith urged Western Europe arms aid at the governors conference in Colorado Springs. The plan, backed by Taft and other officials, calls for U S foreign aid to back NATO allies with about 1.45 billion dollars for armaments and defense. Controversy and political remarks continued as the item moved to Page Fourteen.
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Babich Convicted and Sentenced for First Degree Murder
Milwaukee 4 Milton Babich was found guilty of first degree murder for shooting Patrick Birmingham last November. The 19 year old defendant, who claimed innocence, was sentenced to life with hard labor in Wisconsin State Prison at Waupun. His wife Kathleen Birmingham, pregnant, cried out as the verdict was read.
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Rochester Man Killed in Accident on Watertown Route
Rochester man Daniel Robert Traverse, 21, was killed when his car left the Water town Alexandria Bay highway near here and struck a culvert yesterday. The fatal crash occurred in the late afternoon, authorities said. Traverse was a resident of Rochester.
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Senate Fails To Reach Labor Vote In Emergency Strike Debate
Washington Senator Morse R Ore urged a plan allowing government seizure of struck plants in national emergencies unless Congress vetoes. Senator Smith NJ argued for power to issue injunctions to protect health and safety. The Senate postponed final votes on multiple emergency strike plans after hours of debate and other business.
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Nationalists Declare Blockade of Communist China Coast
The Nationalist government announces a blockade of all Communist held ports from the Min River estuary to the Lian River, a stretch over 1,200 miles, warning foreign shippers and signaling potential bombing. Details describe mine use, naval patrols, and disruptions to trade with Communist areas.
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Way Cleared For Treaty and Trade Study
Western powers and Russia cleared obstacles to an Austrian independence treaty after a four week Council of Foreign Ministers conference in Paris. Acheson left for Washington with Dulled and Bohlen as talks aimed to produce the Austrian treaty by Sept. 1. Russia failed to alter the Big Four communique, promised to refrain from Berlin blockade, and dropped support for Yugoslav claims on Austria, signaling a possible easing of East West tensions.
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Beaten Reporter Probing Hooded Mobs In Alabama
Birmingham journalist Clarke Stallworth of the Birmingham Post was assaulted by ten men at a Sumiton filling station while investigating hooded mobs. He escaped unharmed. A warrant was issued against Roscoe Fowler for assault and battery. A separate man named John Dee faced similar charges. An American Legion delegation urged Sheriff McDowell to curb mob violence as a committee planned to address night riding. A 34 and 16 year old widow’s daughters were threatened and forced to witness the attack.
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