Palm Sunday Church Blast Kills Six in Marion
At St Mary s Catholic Church in Marion South Dakota a Palm Sunday explosion toppled roof and walls as worshippers knelt in pews. Six elderly people died and about 50 were injured with roughly 75 inside at 9 a m mass time. Father Joseph Zimmerman 73 served the parish.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Joseph Zimmerman
Monroe
Phil Wachendorf
Wachendorf
Sioux Falls
Zimmerman Hadeen
Decris
John Marso
Peter Redding
George Bittner
Philip Luke
Mitchell
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Hos Als
Agnes Kleszak
Renehe
John Costello
Parker
Cy.ng
Zimmerman
Consignor Hoch
Riot Suppression in Munich Over Russians Protest
Thousands of displaced persons clashed with police in Munich as tear gas halted a riot over Russian persecution of churches. About 10,000 protesters, mostly Ukrainians and Cossacks, tried to storm a Soviet liaison building. several injured and detained, including two German officers.
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Munich
Germany
Russia
Koenigsplatz
US Army
West Germans cool to occupation statute as peace plan
Bonn dispatch says the occupation statute offering self government is met with a cool reception. Allies retain trade and research controls, while Berlin editors warn of German competition limits. Adenauer and Schmid meet after handover as council preparations continue.
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Germany
West Germany
WNTN
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Sozialdemokrat
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Carlo Schmid
Schmid
Kaiser
Alfred Schoenfelder
Council
Social Democratic Party
Bad Godesberg
Social Democrats
Christian Democrats
Three GIs Released After Red Detention
Berlin reports three American soldiers were released Sunday after 12 hours held in Soviet headquarters following a raid on a Berlin hotel. The soldiers are Sergeant John Hajduk of Johnstown Pennsylvania Corporal William Britt of Whitney Pennsylvania and Corporal David Boges of Green Bay Wisconsin.
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Berlin
John Hajduk
Johnstown
William R. Britt
Whitney, Pa
David Boges
Green Bay
Wis
Chinese Politician Hurt By 2 Hand Grenades
SINGAPORE April 10 Tan Cheng Lock a leading Chinese politician was injured Sunday night when two hand grenades were thrown at him while he spoke at Ipoh three other Chinese also injured Police said Chinese Communists were believed responsible Tan a former Malayan Legislative Council member spoke to the Malayan Chinese Association and criticized the Federation's Constitution as discriminatory against Chinese
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Singapore
Tan Cheng Lock
Ipch
Tan
Malayan Legislative Council
Malayan Chinese Association
Malayan Federation
Endress 75. Longtime Austin Architect Dies
George Albert Endress a retired architect and first university instructor in mechanical drawing died at 75 in a local hospital. He taught at the University of Texas and served in several church and Masonic roles. Survivors include his wife Margaret and four sons. Funeral Tuesday at University Presbyterian Church with Oakwood Cemetery burial.
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University of Texas
University
University Presbyterian Church
University Masonic Lodge
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Margaret Ledbetter Endress
George Endress
Joliet
Illinois
Charles P. Endress
Houston
S. Gardner Endress
Fort Worth
A. V. Endress
Wright Field
Ohio
Oakwood Cemetery
Weed-Corley Funeral Home
GA backers reject delaying plan on school reform bills
Gilmer Aikin supporters scorn a call for a special session to act on the GA school reform bills. Governor Jester weighs weekend talks with key senators and reps as lawmakers fear funding pauses and delayed tax decisions for districts awaiting state aid.
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Austin American Capitol
Gilmer-Aikin
Beauford Jester
James E. Taylor
Kerens
GA Strategy
Senate
Rae Files
Waxahachie
Taylor
Sen. Taylor
Jester
John L. Crosthwait
Dallas
Jimmy P. Horany
Archer City
Crosthwait
Horany
House
Tragic Drowning End In San Marino Rescue Effort
After a 52 hour search, Kathy Fiscus was found dead in San Marino California. The long, exhausting rescue unfolded Sunday as authorities announced the death at 10 59 p m CST ending a nationwide vigil for the missing girl.
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San Marino
Calif
Kathy Fiscus
Child Kathy Fiscus Dies in Abandoned Well Rescue
In San Marino California on Friday three year old Kathy Fiscus fell into a 14 inch abandoned well 92 feet deep. After 52 hours of frantic digging and with Dr. Robert J McCullock guiding the rescue the child was found drowned and died last Friday afternoon. Her parents Mrs Alice Fiscus and Mr David Fiscus expressed gratitude to volunteers and officials while crowds watched the somber scene.
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Kathy Fiscus
San Marino
Calif
Gus Lyon
Cal
Alice Fiscus
David
Barbara
Robert J. McCullock
Paul Hanson
McCullock
Fiscus
Robert McCullock
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico
Minneapolis Tribune
Pittsburgh
The
Post- Gazette
Albuquerque
Salt Lake City
Pueblo
Colo
Chicago
Baltimore
Last of Nazi War Criminal Trials Opens in Nuremberg
The last act in the American war crimes trials begins in Nuremberg with 21 defendants including Baron Ernst Von Weizsacker. A three judge panel will deliver verdicts on charges of planning wars of aggression murder and mistreatment. Since 1945, 1,539 people have been executed in these trials.
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Adolf Hitler
Austin Home and Trade Show Draws 75,000 Visitors
Austin's second annual Home and Trade Show closed Sunday night with an estimated 75,000 people visiting the City Coliseum to view exhib its by local merchants and manufacturers. Prizes included a Roper gas range from the Texas Public Service Company and other gifts. Jaycee President John Barclay said the show exceeded expectations and organizers plan a larger show in 1950.
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City Coliseum
Texas Public Service Company
Jaycee
John Barclay
Barclay
Bob Teasdale
Body of Drowned Man Recovered From Lake
Forrest Alva Cloward, 29, an employee at Eagle Mountain Lake Camp, drowned while attempting to swim across the lake spillway. His body was recovered Sunday morning after earlier searches were halted by rough water and wind.
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Fort Worth
Forrest Alva Cloward
Eagle Mountain Lake
Europeans Ask Increase in US Forces Abroad
Western European leaders urge more American ground troops in Europe for defense planning. Secretary Royall cites need for foothold on Eurasian continent and confirms US forces in Germany around 96,000, slated to drop to about 92,000 next year. details on possible B29 transfers to Britain remain unconfirmed.
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Swift Elected Head of Chiropody Society
Dr. Henry Swift of San Antonio was elected president of the Chiropody Society of Texas at the closing session of its 32nd annual meeting in Fort Worth. Dr. Joseph Ordile of Fort Worth was named first vice president, Dr. Joseph M. Valenza of Houston second vice president, and Dr. Don Tobin of San Antonio was reelected secretary treasurer. San Antonio was chosen as next year’s convention site.
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Henry Swift
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Chiropody Society of Texas
Joseph Ordile
Joseph M. Valenza
Houston
Don Tobin
Death claims Odie Minatra
Odie Minatra a longtime state education figure and Grandview Schools superintendent for two years died Sunday at 1 a m of a heart attack at age 61. He previously led Dawson schools, headed the State Orphans Home at Corsicana, directed the states welfare aging and rehab programs, and served in the prison system. A UT and Maryland graduate, burial is in Dallas. Survivors include his widow, son Randolph of Houston, and daughter Mrs Modestine Carlson.
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Odie Minatra
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Dawson
Corsicana
Texas State Welfare Department
Texas State Prison System
University of Texas
Randolph Minatra
Houston
Modestine Carlson
Government Moves To End Atlantic City Hotel Strike
The federal government acts to end the Atlantic City hotel strike in the public interest. US conciliator Peter J. Manno called union and hotelmen reps to a Philadelphia meeting at 2 PM Monday. About 2,000 Local 508 AFL Hotel and Restaurant Employer Union members enter the third day of Palm Sunday hotel shutdowns.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Peter J. Manno
Philadelphia
AFL
Dairy Show Opens in Plainview This Monday
Plainview hosts the 22nd Panhandle Plains Dairy Show as it formally opens on Monday with exhibitors and events slated across the complex. The event runs in Plainview starting April 10 as part of the regional dairy industry showcase.
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Plainview
Panhandle Plains
Clarks Visit Socially Here
US Attorney General and Mrs. Tom C. Clark visited here with State and University of Texas officials Sunday. A Delta Tau Delta reception followed a buffet honoring Clark who was once its president.
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Tom C. Clark
State
University of Texas
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Clark
Beauford H. Jester
T. S. Painter
Houston
South Texas
Corpus Christi
Clarks
Dallas
Chicago
Washington
Doctor Kiefer Named To Resources Board
Dr. Norvin C. Kiefer, U S Public Health Service medical director, named director of the medical division of the National Security Resources Board. John R. Steelman, acting board director, announced the change. Kiefer, an Ohio native, replaces Dr. James A. Crabtree who is reassigned.
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Washington
Norvin C. Kiefer
United States Public Health Service
National Security Resources Board
John R. Steelman
Kiefer
Ohio
James A. Crabtree
The
Health Service
Belgian Princess Plans Homeland Visit Today
Princess Josephine Charlotte daughter of exiled King Leopold will make her first post war public Belgium visit on Monday. She will briefly meet Leopold's mother Queen Elizabeth after Sunday night announcement.
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Brussels
Josephine-Charlotte
Leopold
Belgium
Elizabeth
World Wide Interest Follows Kathy Fiscus Tragedy
Newsrooms nationwide recount the potent response to three year old Kathy Fiscus found dead after a well accident in San Marino California. Calls pour in as attempts to rescue her prompt ideas from across the country and even from behind the Iron Curtain.
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Associated Press
Kathy Fiscus
San Marino
Calif
London
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