Congress Faces Final Adjourning Doubt as Sessions Continue
Washington reports Speaker Martin says a final adjournment tonight is impossible due to a busy legislative log jam. He notes work remains on extending the price support program, farm bills, and funding for agencies including energy and housing. Senate and House committees reconvene to resolve differences on multiple measures.
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Washington
House
Martin
Mass
Wwe
Congress
Sen. Taft
Senate
Les. Aiken
R-i
Senate House Committee
Adgnile Energy Commission
Woelersee Administration
Howse
Little Eva Backs Taft as Weighty Campaign Figure
In Philadelphia on June 15 4 Little Eva a two year old about 500 pound elephant joined the Taft campaign as a noted supporter. Party backers called her the weightiest advocate for Set Robert A Taft in the Republican presidential nomination drive.
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Philadelphia
Little Viva
Set
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Ther
Little Eva
Landmark Elm on Dean Street to Be Removed
The passing show notes Wilmington will lose a long standing elm on Dean Street at Belmont Avenue. Workmen have cut some roots and City Council discussed removal methods including dynamite. The column also laments newsprint shortages comparing local papers to the London Daily Mail.
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Wilmington
Dean Street
Belmont Avenue
United States
News-Journal
London Daily Mail
England
News Journal
London
Ohio Dairy Queen Crown Goes to Shirley Chaney in 1948
Shirley Chaney, 20, Wilmington secretary, was chosen Ohio Dairy Queen at Columbus after a Friday night contest with 12 rivals. She received 250 dollars, roses, crown, and scepter, and will attend a series of state appearances during Ohio Dairy Month.
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Ohio
Shirley Chaney
Wilmington
Columbus
New Vienna
Miss Chaney
Clinton County
Palace Theater
Deshler-Wallick
Chuck Selby
J. B. Chaney
Arthur Barton
The
Wilmington Jaycees
WLW
Barton
Deadlock on Foreign Aid Figure Seen
Washington reports a stalemate in the Senate House conference on foreign aid funds as the two sides sit about 1.9 billion dollars apart. Senators Bridges and Taft voiced optimism for a return meeting and possible extra sessions to pass a European recovery program.
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Washington
Senate House Conference Committee
Senator Bridges
Joint Committee
House
Senate
Sen
Taft
R-O
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Miami University summer enrollment tops 1700
Oxford reports summer school enrollment at Miami University exceeding 1700 with director C Rollin Niswonger noting a 10 percent drop from last summer's figure. The statement was issued Friday in Oxford.
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Oxford
Miami University
C. Rollin Niswonger
Lewis Claims Backing From Some Coal Owners
John L. Lewis said coal operators producing about 21.9 million tons yearly are backing miners in the pension dispute. He filed an affidavit at a hearing on Ezra Van Horn’s petition seeking a court order to halt pension and welfare payments from a 40 million dollar fund built from a 10 cent royalty. Van Horn, trustee for the operators, objects to the fund’s spending plan approved by Lewis and Senator Bridges. Lewis said several coal firms notified Van Horn they disapproved and dissociated from the litigation and asked the court to dismiss the petition.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Lewis
Ezra van Horn
van Horn
Lewis and
Sen. Bridges
R-Nh
Bridges
American capital needed in Philippines report
New Richmon d reports John W. Haussermann a Philippine mine owner says more U S capital is needed to bolster the islands economy. He notes that the people will welcome legitimate investment and cites gold and kerosene mines operated in the Philippines.
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U. S
Philippine Islands
John W. Haussermann
Hausserman
Philippines
Islands
Byrnes Urges Middle Road Policy Toward Soviet Union
Former Secretary of State James F. Byrnes told the Dayton Council of World Affairs that U S foreign policy must not be a campaign issue. He urged a middle ground approach with Russia and defended wartime accords with Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill.
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Byrnes
Soviet Union
Dayton
U.S
James F. Byrnes
Dayton Council of World Affairs
U. S
Russia
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Stalin
Hillsboro Man Kills Ex Wife in Downtown Parking Lot
Hillsboro police report William Mullenix 25 shot and fatally wounded his ex wife Betty Virginia Barnett 20 then wounded himself in a downtown Hillsboro car. Barnett worked in the Rural Electrification Administration office. Mullenix was listed in critical condition at Hillsboro Hospital.
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Hillsboro
L. R. Davidson
William Mullenix
Betty Virginia Barnett
Miss Barnett
Rural Electrification Administration
Mullenix
Hillsboro Hospital
Variations in Farm Value Appraisals Revealed
A State Taxation Department study shows wide variations in farm value assessments for tax purposes. Auditors from 11 counties met in Wapakoneta to establish a yardstick for a statewide reappraisal ahead of next year’s required review. State and county officials began early preparations for the process.
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State Taxation Department
Aluminum Strike Is Postponed for Week
Pittsburg June 19. A strike by 18 500 aluminum workers at nine AAC plants is postponed one week. Announcement came from Philip Murray president of CIO and United Steelworkers who acted at request of Cyrus S Ching head of the Mediation and Conciliation Service federal government.
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Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
Philip Murray
CIO
United Steel Workers
Murray
Cyrus S. Ching
Mediation and Conciliation Service
Russians Block Travel to Berlin
Soviet forces halted all Allied and German overland travel into Berlin in a swift move following the western zone currency reform. Marshal Sokolovsky banned import of Western currency into Berlin and the Russian zone, while Gen. Clay planned a meeting with British and French officials to decide on a response.
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Berlin
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Greater
Lucius D. Clay
State GAR To Meet With 103-Year-Old Surviving Members
Two 103-year-old Civil War veterans John H. Grate of Atwater and John R. Bennett of Waynefield will open Ohio’s 2nd annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Columbus. Affiliate GAR groups join for a four day state gathering.
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Columbus
Grand Army of the Republic
Ohio
John H. Grate
Atwater
John R. Bennett
Waynefield
GAR
Medina chosen as focal town for Home Town America film
Pathfinder magazine selects Medina county seat, 27 miles southwest of Cleveland, as the focal town for the movie Home Town America. The June 19 note highlights Medina as the shooting location in a regional feature.
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Medina
Medina County
Cleveland
Pathfinder Magazine
America
Delegates Claimed by Taft and Dewey as GOP Nominating Fight Intensifies
Philadelphia reports a delegate claiming spree as Dewey and Taft backers rally for votes on the GOP presidential nomination. Vandenberg hints at anti Truman bid while Stassen seen as sidelined. Both camps tout possible second ballot gains and regional deals to sway delegates.
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Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
Robert A. Taft
GOP
Arthur Vandenberg
President Truman
Truman
Washington
Michigan
Vandenberg
Dewey
Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Herbert E. Brownell
Clarence Brown
Ohioan
Brown
Philadelpia
Filibuster Ends as Senate Passes Draft Bill by Voice Vote
The Senate ended a 17 hour filibuster on a compromise draft bill to draft men aged 19 to 21 for 21 months, starting 99 days after final enactment. Senate Ives initially ruled passage, then reversed. Debate over passage caused a raucous scene before House approval.
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House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
R-Mass
Alney Chaffee
Senate Conference
Glen H. Taylor
Idaho
Henry A. Wallace
Washington
Senate
Sen
Taylor
D-Icaho
Langer
R-Nd
Ives
R-Ny
Sens
Taylor and
Pepper
D-Flo
Gurney
R-Sd
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate House
Congress
Taylor-Langer
Henry A. Walelace
Brewster
Maine
Priests Reveal Faster Earthquake Locating Method
Rev. Henry Birkenhauer and Rev. Victor Stechschulte report a 11 year study to the Seismological Society of America outlining that Middle West earthquakes travel at 5.1 miles per second. They say prior estimates of 4.7 were low and better speed data improves locating future quakes.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Henry F. Birkenhauer
S. J
John Carroll University
Victor C. Stechschulte
Cincinnati
Seismological Society of America
Middle West
Birkenhauer
Taft Whistle Stop Remark Triggers City Populace Backlash
Mayors from Los Angeles to Crestline and several chambers of commerce scold Taft over his whistle stop remark. Democratic committee notes 73 percent disapproved and 27 percent sought details. Crestline cites 42 daily trains and urges Taft to check timetables.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Gary
Ind
Crestline
Sen
Taft
R-O
Chambers of Commerce
Pocatello
Idaho
Laramie
Wyo
Democratic National Committee
Philadelphia
Mark L. McNutt
Eugene
Ore
Sen. Taft
A. P. Soner
Explorer MacMillan sails 27th Arctic venture
Commander Donald B. MacMillan and 16 crew members depart from Boothbay Harbor Maine for the Arctic expedition in a 73 year old vessel. The voyage marks the explorer's 27th Arctic venture and aims to continue northern exploration and research.
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Boothey Harbor
Donald B. MacMillan
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