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June 8, 1948

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Nevada and Florida Divorces Upheld by the Supreme Court; HIGH COURT BACKS OUT-STATE DIVORCE

By Lewis Wood

Upholds Nev and Fla divorces despite other State action; J Estin, L Krieger and 2 other cases; opinions

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Benes Resigns in Prague; Gottwald Likely Successor; President Cites Health, but Leaves New Communist Constitution Unsigned

By Albion Ross

Benes resigns before signing new Const, giving health as reason; Premier Gottwald statement on resignation; Gottwald gets power to sign all laws; his election to presidency seen

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GOP GROUP DEFEATS DRIVE TO PUT TRADE ON TRUMAN TERMS; Senate Finance Committee, by 7 to 6, Rejects Move to Keep Reciprocal Plan Intact

By William S. White

Sen com rejects Dems move to extend RTA minus curbs (7-6); Repubs seen split on issue; Millikin seeks Dem aid to get Vandenberg plan before Sen; Taft and Hawkes continue veto demand

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FULL ERP AID URGED BY DEWEY, STASSEN; Both Join Vandenberg Attack on Cuts by House as They Push Quest for Delegates

By Unknown Author

Dewey and H E Stassen join Vandenberg in demanding funds be restored

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MOST 'RIGHTS' KEPT OUT OF DRAFT BILL BY SENATE'S VOTES; Six Moves by Langer to Attach Truman Proposals Fail by Margins Up to 67-7

By C. P. Trussell

Sen rejects 6 Langer amendments; accepts proposal that poll tax be suspended for draftees

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