U S clamps Russian access to American zone in Germany
The United States orders all Russians to enter the American zone only through Helmstedt, closing the border to Soviet missions. Maj. Gen. George P. Hays issues the directive expanding the Helmstedt outlet and lengthening travel for Russians into the American zone.
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State rests case in arson trial of Richard Havlik
The state rested its case against 20 year old Richard Havlik charged with arson. Detective Leonard Stusak testified about pliers found near the kerosene stove and Havlik’s statements. Evidence included Havlik’s interview and prior statements to insurance adjustors. The trial adjourned with further testimony anticipated.
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Leonard Stusak
Cedar Rapids
Floyd Philbrick
Harry Wilmarth
Stusak
Havlik
Arabs Near Jerusalem Capture May Shape Palestine Talks
Arab forces move toward Jerusalem as reports indicate a potential capture within hours or days. Jewish troops defend Ramleh Wilhelma and Lydda while Egyptians push toward Jaffa and Beersheba. Abdullah’s Trans-Jordan units surround Jerusalem amid fighting damaging sacred shrines.
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Lebanon Says 69 Zionists Removed From US Vessel
Lebanese government reports 69 Zionists of military age were taken from the American ship Marine Carp in Beirut and confined in a concentration camp. Haifa dispatches claim 41 were Americans and allege removal occurred at pistol point while seeking to join the Jewish army. State Department says no knowledge of the seizure at that time.
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Lebanon
Marine Carp
Haifa
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Washington
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Statehood Bid for Hawaii Sidetracked by Senate Vote
Washington AP The Senate rejected 51 to 20 a motion to take the Hawaii statehood bill from the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and on to the floor. The committee has kept the measure stalled since last year. Senator Knowland urged moving the bill out, while Chairman Butler cited the need for on site study and to assess Communist activity in Hawaii.
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Senate
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Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
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Knowland
Butler
Bill To Regulate Liquor Ads Killed
The senate commerce committee killed a bill to regulate liquor advertising by a 6 to 5 vote. The proposal aimed to amend the FTC act to deem misleading any ad that claimed alcohol benefits health or social standing or was traditional to American family life.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Federal Trade Commission Act
White Friday safety drive aims for new no-accident record
Cedar Rapids launches White Friday as part of safety lane week with a goal of a 24 hour no-accident record signaled by a city hall flag. Last year the aim lasted 16 hours. The program runs until Friday evening with 218 of 472 cars passing inspections and 254 failing.
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Young Men’s Bureau Safety Committee
Police Department
Highway Patrol
L. W. Remington
Traffic Bureau of the Police Department
Remington
New York
California
Minnesota
Missouri
Canadian Air Ace Beurling Killed in Rome Crash
Former Flight Lt. George F. Beurling Canada’s leading World War II ace died when his Palestine bound plane crashed on takeoff near Rome. Co pilot Leonard Cohen also died. The three light Jewish planes were delayed by Italian officials over registration.
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Buzz” Beurling
Canada
Leonard Cohen
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Malta
Britain
France
Italy
Barkley Named Democratic National Convention Keynoter
Philadelphia AP report notes Senator Alben W Barkely of Kentucky chosen as keynoter for the July 12 Democratic National Convention. Rep. Sam Rayburn of Texas named permanent chairman. DNC chair J Howard McGrath says selections target liberal support and civil rights programs, praising long service to the party.
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Alben W Barkley
Kentucky
Sam Rayburn
Texas
J. Howard McGrath
Truman
McGrath
Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids Sees 86 Degree High as Warm Spell Persists
Iowa forecast shows warm spell continuing with highs 80 to 90 statewide Friday. Cedar Rapids hit 86 at 2 p.m. Thursday tying the April 18 record. the day started at 49 degrees and Wednesday reached 79. No rain expected. a cooling trend may arrive Saturday.
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Iowa
Weather Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Chambers
Sioux City
Iowa City
Pupil Officials Meant Business in City Government Takeover
In Zanesville Ohio on a Wednesday the high school seniors filled mayor police chief and other posts. Student police chief Jack Harker staged gambling raids causing red faces among adults while mock officials confiscated slips and a pull tab board. Real school leaders Summers and Storts intervened after an hour and a half to prevent removal of the building.
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Ohio
Jack Harker
Aubrey Sibbling
Frank Shurtz, Jr
Harker
Charles Cooper
Henry Abele
John Montgomery
Donald Summers
Ralph Storts
Whipping of Onion Smellers Upheld
Beckley West Virginia AP The county board of education affirmed a school principal's authority to whip students who enter class emitting ramp odor Fred C Roberts Trap Hill High School principal testified the smell could be likened to a polecat and some pupils were made ill by it
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W. Va
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Fred C. Roberts
Trap Hill
Union to Ballot on Proposal from Wilson Company
Cedar Rapids packinghouse workers will vote Thursday night on whether to prolong their 66 day strike against Wilson and Company. A proposed settlement will be submitted to UPW-CIO rank and file at 8 p.m. in ZC B J hall. Nearly 2 000 members are in the Cedar Rapids union. A fifth Wilson striker, Robert Barta, 20, posted 1000 bond on conspiracy charges after a group allegedly overturned an exchange wagon last week.
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Fruitland Boulevard
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Atkins
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Smith
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Chicago
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Navy Reveals Carrier Launch Of Neptune Planes
Navy sources say a PD2 Neptune heavy search plane from the 45,000-ton carrier Coral Sea was successfully launched in the Atlantic near Norfolk. The Truculent Turtle holds the 11,200 mile long distance record. the aircraft weighs 60,000 to 70,000 pounds, more than double a standard carrier fighter, and modifications would be needed for regular carrier use.
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Hectic Hours At Rath Riot In Waterloo
Waterloo police desk sergeant recalls a chaotic Rath plant riot beginning about 4 30 p m with a broken windshield and a clash that toppled Captain Max Bredow. A crowd grew to about 2000 as Fred Roberts fired a warning shot and was hustled to jail. Post6 30 p m closures and guards failed to stop looting. national guard calls reduced the mob by 10 15 p m.
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Rioters at Rath Plant Face National Guard Siege
National guardsmen moved in with fixed bayonets as riots erupted near the Rath Packing Company plant in Waterloo after the shooting death of UPWA picket William Farrell. Guardsmen under civil authority enforced court orders while 50 pickets retreated and the Rath plant halted limited operations. Fred Lee Roberts, 55, of Dunkerton, was charged with murder amid scattered violence and mob pressure as authorities sought to restore order.
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CIO
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Mason City
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Application Time for Vet Pay Is Extended
President Truman signed a bill extending the deadline to February 3, 1950, for World War II veterans to apply for muster out pay. The program offers $100 for under 60 days service with no overseas duty, $200 for over 60 days domestic service, and $300 for overseas service.
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