City Voters to Decide Utility Bonds in Austin Race
Austin voters in 28 wards face three separate bond measures to fund electric power plant upgrades, a new water plant, and a sewage facility. Funds total 7.15 million dollars over three years with polls open 8 am to 7 pm.
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TONGS CLOSING NEAR SHANGHAI DEFENDERS HOLD KEY TARGETS
Shanghai under tight siege as Nationalist forces hold Lunghwa Airport and Woosung harbor entrance while artillery strikes continue. By morning, three small steamers reached the sea, and U S airlines warn of possible service suspensions though some routes to Hong Kong Canton and Formosa remain in operation.
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Fourth G-A Measure Could Move to Legislature
Weekend revelations show a fourth Gilmer-Aikin bill drafted by the attorney general’s office to amend SB 115. The act aims to correct mechanics for electing a 21 member school board and may be sent to the governor as a companion measure.
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Dallas
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Paris
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Austin
Sunday American-Statesman
Finishing Touch On Royal Home Found Unlawful
London report says Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip faced legal issues over a basement theater project deemed unlawful. Other items note MIT Harvard plan for a very slow plane, Alaska rescue of Bert Griffin, the Trenton Six appeal hearing, Gromyko's party departure, a U S war declaration reservation proposal, and volunteers repainting Larry Borko's home.
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Tornado Rips Amarillo Killing Five and Injuring Dozens
A Sunday night tornado hit Amarillo Texas killing at least five people and injuring 63 or more. Red Cross reported 40 to 50 homes damaged or destroyed while hospitals held many injured as state and federal aid mobilized.
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Panhandle
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David Briscoe
Amarillo Globe News
Acheson Prepares for Paris Meeting with Russia Showdown
Secretary of State Acheson works on strategy ahead of the Big Four talks in Paris May 23 with Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky. The plan centers on assessing Russia’s Berlin blockade stance and possible concessions while building a united Western front with Britain and France.
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Philip Jessup
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Reds Align with German Nationalists to Boost Votes
In Berlin on May 15 the Soviets pushed a Moscow backed peace terms drive by aligning with German nationalism. Eastern Berlin urged a mammoth yes vote for the German People's Congress to influence the Big Four talks in Paris on May 23. The regime claimed millions would back a final peace treaty and rapid Soviet troop withdrawal while hinting at heavy reparations concessions and a nationalist restoration in Western Europe. The election is portrayed as a Soviet influenced process with a single candidate list dominated by the Socialist Unity Party and allied groups under Russian pressure.
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Kurtis-Kraft Plans Limited Sports Car Kit Assembly
Kurtis-Kraft, Incorporated enters passenger car field with a low-slung convertible sports car under construction in Los Angeles. The model offers a kit version for home assembly with no special tools or skill required. The 169 inch long car weighs 2300 pounds and features a fiberglass body and independent front suspension. Price not announced.
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Evant Robbery Spree Strikes Post Office and Firms
Hamilton area report says burglars robbed the Evant post office and five other businesses Saturday night. Postmaster cites about 5000 dollars in losses with safes blown in four places and no clues found. Evant Drug Store missing narcotics watches and jewelry. J W Burney Hardware also reported guns and ammo taken.
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Scribe Tells Of Horrifying Disaster Sight
Amarillo reporter recalls a deadly tornado in Amarillo on Sunday night. He describes traffic chaos, rescue efforts, and the sight of a woman trapped with a baby, amid volunteers aiding police and relief teams.
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Poles Blame Eisler Arrest to US Threat
The Polish Embassy charged the United States pressured Britain to seize Linerva after Eisler fled on the Batory. Eisler called himself a political refugee and claimed kidnapping as police and intelligence officers boarded the ship in Southampton to extradite him under an Anglo American treaty.
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W. E. Bray
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Un-American Activities Committee
Ford Ready for Mediation Help in Strike Talks
Ford Motor Company said it would give all possible assistance to federal mediators as the CIO United Auto Workers pressed for immediate intervention. President Walter Reuther urged Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service director Cyrus Ching after another peace meeting failed.
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Henry Ford II
Walter Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers
Cyrus Ching
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Senator McCarran Blasts Justice over Eisler Escape
Senator McCarran denounces the Justice Department for the escape of Communist leader Gerhart Eisler. He announces an immigration subcommittee investigation, citing his bond status, indictments, and Eisler’s stowaway return from the Polish ship Batory. The panel plans hearings on curbing subversives and may call top officials.
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