Suits Theft Black Market Ring Nabbed in Midwest Sweep
INDIANAPOLIS UP Four men including a former minister were arrested in a major black market ring that stole as much as 200000 worth of Railway Express merchandise from shipments across at least six states. Police said the operation moved through Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati and Florida with goods sold at black market prices.
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Railway Express
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Indiana
Robert Ingersoll
William Ames
Louisville
Thomas Delaney
Wardin Paige
William Becker
Harry Mitchell
Cincinnati
Florida
Sellersburg
Ind
Ingersol
Federal Grand Jury
Ames
U.S
U. S
Toledo
Ohio
Delaney
Ingersoll
Kentucky
Tennessee
Midwest
Iceland declines U.S. air base request until UN admission
The Icelandic government rejects a new air base agreement with the United States until Iceland joins the United Nations. Negotiations are suspended pending UN admission expected at the September UN General Assembly in New York. The report notes Soviet and British interest in Iceland facilities and the strategic Atlantic role of such bases.
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Washington
INS
State Department
Iceland
United Nations
North Atlantic
Security Council
U.N
U.N. Assembly
New York
United States
Russia
Moscow
Europe
Atlantic
Agenda
Newfoundland
Caribbean
Hot Dogs Boost Mustard to Top Spice Poll
Washington report notes mustard becomes number one spice in a National Geographic Society poll thanks to hot dogs. Mustard was previously edged by pepper in a prewar finish and is linked to cold remedies with connections to cabbage family vegetables.
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Washington
Ins
National Hic Society
The
Geographic Society
Rajah’s revival tale to be heard by Britain’s Privy Council
D. N. Pritt will argue before the Privy Council for Ramendra Narayan Roy, claiming the Indian rajah was resurrected by a monsoon during a 1909 funeral. His wife Bibhabati Devi disputes the claim, while estates worth millions and a $400,000 annual income are at stake.
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High Court
Calcutta
D. N. Pritt
Privy Council
Britain
Ramendra Narayan Roy
Lanee
Srimati Bibhabati Devi
Darjeeling
Wife of Two Days Seeks Alimony From Husband
In Chicago Mrs. Rose mary Shaw 24 seeks alimony after a two day marriage to Ed ward 28. Her lawyer says she is rich and gave up a government pension to marry. Counsel argues Shaw is able to work and the judge adjourned the case for a reconvened hearing.
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Chicago
Rosemary Shaw
Edward
Joseph Sabath
James Culbertson
Shaw
Sabath
Daylight Saving Time Goes Into Effect Across East
At 2 am today residents of six eastern states and parts of 19 others set clocks forward one hour to 3 am to inaugurate postwar daylight saving time. The change marks the start of a new time standard across the region.
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New York
Daylight Savings Bank
Speedy approval of British loan by Senate in sight
Senate leaders expect rapid passage of the British loan with a final vote possibly as early as Wednesday and no later than week’s end. Barkley urged brief remarks and focused votes. Johnson Stone and Langer pledged shorter speeches. Opponents fear stall tactics but supporters say enough strength exists to bring the measure to a vote. Bilbo unexpectedly withdraws to campaign for reelection.
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Langer
RN. D
Johnson
Britain
Sen
Bilbo
House Ceilings Block Veterans G I Loan Access
VA officials said new house price ceilings are often ten percent or more above VA defined reasonable value used for G I loans, creating loan difficulties for veterans. VA appraisers were instructed to ignore current ceilings in determining reasonable value, as urged for action to close the spread.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Francis X. Pavesick
Omar N. Bradley
Wilson Wyatt
Federal Housing Administration
Civilian Production Board
CPA
Pavesick
Traffic Tip Warns Against Racing Lights
A National Safety Council notice advises drivers to avoid racing red lights and to proceed with caution. It warns that rushing through a light can cause collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians and emphasizes safe driving habits.
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Sauaiae
National Safety Council
Camp Good Health Fund Opened for Donations
The Cedar Rapids Gazette launches its annual Camp Good Health Fund drive to support a health building outing program for 165 physically handicapped Cedar Rapids children. The camp runs six weeks from June 17, with plans to care for 66 children at a time under a physician guided schedule. Continuous fund support funds staffing and operations.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
American Legion Auxiliary
Hanford Post
Cedar Rapids
Woman’s Club
Queen Esther
King’s Daughters
Elia Hungerford
Jackson School
Regis
Camp Good Health
Public Health Nursing Association
New Flying Wing Bomber XB-35 Revealed by Northrop
The US Army Air Forces unveil secrecy on the XB-35 flying wing bomber built by Northrop at Hawthorne California. It dwarfs the B 29 with a 172 foot span, 37 foot 6 inch width and normal 162000 pound gross load, overload 209000 pounds. Its range exceeds 10000 miles, beating the 8198 mile B 29 record.
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Los Angeles
Army Air Forces
Northrop Aircraft, Inc
Hawthorne
Calif
RAF
Twenty Children in One North Dakota Family
Clarence Scofield, his wife, and their 22-member household face crowded meals and a growing brood with 16 at home regularly. The 20th child, a boy, arrived Friday making a 14th son among the offspring. With four small rooms to share, the family plans reorganizing space as eldest daughter Izetta oversees the household.
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N.D
Stork
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Della
Floyd
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Roscoe
Irene
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Roger
Richard
Isa Bella
Robert
Edgar
Herbert
Donald
Kathy
Henry
Barbara
James
Hodgson Withdraws From UN Council Over Wife illness
Australia announces Lt. Col. William R. Hodgson withdraws from the United Nations Security Council due to his wife’s illness in Paris. Paul Hasluck will replace him as representative, under Dr. Herbert Evatt’s authority, as the council meets to address the Spanish deadlock. Mexico leads efforts toward a resolution amid Russian opposition to investigations of Franco Spain.
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Australia
William R. Hodgson
United Nations Security Council
Paris
Council
Hodgson
Paul Hasluck
United Nations
Herbert Evatt
Col
Hunter College
Col. Hodgson
Hasluck
Mexico
Explosion at Cedar Rapids gas plant shocks city
An explosion and fire destroyed Cedar Rapids gas reduction plant on J Street SW near Prairie Creek. Two Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric employees, Leo and Royal McDermott, escaped unharmed and aided the emergency effort to restore gas service, creating an emergency bypass to keep gas flowing.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa- Illinois Gas and Electric Company
J Street
Prairie Creek
Iowa City
Leo A. McDermott
Allview Drive
Royal McDermott
Sixth Avenue
McDermotts
Train crash hearings focus on brake use and warnings
Testimony from Burlington Exposition Flyer crew and flagmen confirms brakes did not emergency-apply and no warning flares were dropped as the Advance Flyer stopped at Naperville Illinois before the Exposition raked into it killing 44. Prosecutor questions blamed multiple factors and subpoenas were issued for further testimony.
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Chicago
Burlington Railroad
James Ney
Napperville
Ill
L. Lee
Burlington
Gordon Morris
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lee Daniels
DuPage County
Wheaton
Naperville
W. W. Blaine
Blaine
C. W. Norris
B. V. Landon
George W. Hill
Tangney
Napersville
Famine Threatens Europe With Shortages This Spring
A United Press survey shows Europe facing looming hunger as stockpiles dwindle. Britain has 14 days of bread in its German zone. France lacks butter or margarine for a month. Italy relies on black market. May is the crisis month. only two weeks to a month remain. Norway and Denmark show hope with export surpluses if transport holds. Czechoslovakia reports improving stocks. The British zone of Germany remains a major trouble spot with 20 million people affected.
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Germany
Italy
France
Britain
Wurtemburg
Baden
United Press
Norway
Denmark
Czechoslovakia
Cartoonist McCutcheon Announces Retirement
Chicago AP reports cartoonist John T McCutcheon announces retirement after years of witty political cartoons. The renowned illustrator known for his serialized strips and impact on journalism plans to end his drawing career with upcoming final panels.
Taft and Austin Push Moderate Price Controls Plan
Senators Taft and Austin lead Republican effort to back a moderate price control program extending OPA powers with relaxations tied to war-to-peace timing. They aim to secure Democratic support to defeat last minute amendments and limit OPA authority while preserving key anti inflation measures.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Austin
Senate Republicans
OPA
Banking Committee
MacArthur Urges Japan to Accept Surplus Wheat
Tokyo dispatch says Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters ordered Japan to take surplus wheat for part of the staple ration. Officials estimate about 4.9 million people in the Tokyo Yokohama area would receive about one pound of bread per person.
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Tokyo-Yokohama
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