Ewing Seeks Cabinet Post Amid Train Incident
President Truman’s plan to elevate Ewing to a department head is advancing with possible senate approval. A gunman, H. Huff of Polkville Mississippi, tried to shoot on the Sunset Limited near Yuma, was restrained by railroad detectives at Union Station, and held for assault with a deadly weapon.
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Washington
Truman
City Land Railroad
Huff
Polkville
Miss
Union Station
Coates
Sunset Limited
Here
Yuma
Smith
Hyder
Gas firm stamp reveals halted service scene
A customer’s bill bearing the letter head of Tucson Gas Electric Light Power Co. shows a service halt lasting about ten minutes as the clerk stamps the document during a nighttime disruption.
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Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Co
Defects Found During Arizona Monthlong Traffic Checks
A state wide effort in Arizona shows nearly half of about 5,000 vehicles inspected had faulty equipment. The operation issued 2,300 citations and prompted owners to repair cars per warnings. Captain R. L. Whitlow of the southern district reported the results and noted ongoing checks in several states.
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Arizona
Tucson
R. L. Whitlow
New Draft Act Is Requested
Defense Secretary Johnson urged a three year extension of the draft act to keep the United States in a state of alert amid Cold War incidents. He noted Russia’s atomic test and said Congress must act to maintain armed forces readiness, while the House bill would extend registration for 18 year olds but require further action for inductions.
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Senate
Ewing
Federal Security
Congress
Education
Social Security
Truman
Department
Hoover Commission On Government
Public Health Service
United Medical Administration
White House
Treasury
Comptroller of Currency
Comptroller’s Office
The
Washington
Defense
Johnson
United States
Senate Armed Services Committee
House
Pwthile Johnson
Armed Services
Mormon Leader Brigham Young Honored With Capitol Statue
Senator Elbert Thomas praised Brigham Young on the 140th anniversary of his birth noting his religion state building and nation crafting legacy. Utah donated a seven foot Carrara marble statue accepted for Congress and placed in the Capitol Rotunda amid debate on site location.
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Elbert Thomas
Utah
Brigham
Young
Thomas
Congress
U. S
San Francisco
Hayden
Carl Haydent
D-Ariz
Seenate Lbrary
Arthur Watkine
Hie
Nearty
HH Mahoari Young
Gramson
Capitol
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Stephens David Lynn
Lapitol
Vermont Allen
Georgia
Hamilton Stephens
California
Junipero Serra
Chamber
House of Representatives
West German Reds Register and Go Home
Berlin dispatch reports about 9000 Communist youths blocking a border crossing as part of protests linked to a broader arms aid request to Congress. President Truman urged $1.2225 billion for a second year of arms shipments to allied nations, including Greece, Turkey, Iran, the Philippines and Korea, with details on equipment and production funding.
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Toon Kees
America
Congress
Washington
Truman
Natons— O
Europe
Greece
Turkey
Iran
Philippines
Korea
Philip
South
Building Work To Go On Till Pact Is Signed
Arizona construction contracts extend beyond midnight as negotiations between contractors and unions resume after a temporary adjournment. Al Williams and William Taylor, with representatives from both sides, will confer in Phoenix to set a date for the next meeting.
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Arizona
Santa Rita
al Williams
Phoenix
Williams
Lunions
Willam Naumann
Tucson
Jack Grady
William Taylor
Nine Die In Bomber Crash At Quonset Navy Base
Nine men were killed and two injured when a navy bomber crashed at Quonset Naval Air Base. A 12 year old girl, Patricia Murphy, was unconscious for 18 days and is in critical condition. The pilot and co pilot survived with minor injuries. others were burned. Frontier Air Lines announced two daily flights between Phoenix and Tucson with a south bound schedule.
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Quonset
Quonset Naval Air Base
Patricia Murphy
Navy
Glasgow
Frontier Air Lines
Phoenix
Tucson
Douglas
Big Neptune
Edward Browne
Argentina
Grew
Marjorie Murphy
Pepe He
Me Morae
Michael Cook
Lairline
Bus Driver Circles From Jawing Jack
New York June 1 A passenger argued over fare with Bus Driver James Coyne on Madison Avenue. After 30 riders refused to pay, Coyne pulled to List Street and kicked them off. He then drove the group to another bus downtown, ending the confrontation.
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New York
85Th Street
Madison Avenue
James Coyne
Jack
Jawine
Coyne
List Street
Trace Of Rain Raises Humidity Across Regions
A light rain trace was reported this morning with forecasted widespread cloudiness and scattered showers into Friday especially near the mountains. Highs yesterday stayed near 106 in Phoenix and 112 in Silver Lake California as humidity rose across areas.
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Phoenix
Silver Lake
Calif
Baseball Scores National League and American League Notes
Baseball scores from the National League show Philadelphia defeating Chicago 8 to 4 with Steler driving in runs and Simmons securing the win while Hiller took the loss. In a separate NL game, Washington defeated Brooklyn? St. Louis. additional box details mention Queen, Chesney, Walsh, Phillipe, and McCullough among hitters. Also notes list American League games with Boston, Philadelphia, and others, mentioning pitchers and run totals.
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Bickford
Cooper
Queen
Chesney
Walsh
Phillipe
McCullough
Boston
Gordon Ott
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