Balkan tensions and Greek civil war dominate UN talks
Reports from Lake Success say the Soviet Union will push for a coordinated approach with Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria in the September UN session to resolve Balkan disputes. Bevin seeks US input in Greek war discussions while Athens demands Western-led solutions aligned with democratic blocs. Other dispatches note Chinese Civil War movements toward Changsha and shifts in cross-strait diplomacy.
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United Nations
Soviet Union
General, Assembly
U.N
Yugoslavia
Albania
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Paris
Moscow
Balkan
Pravda
Council of Foreign Cinisters
Acheson Beretis
Bevin
Acheson
United States
Athens
Senate approves DC home rule bill in narrow vote
Washington May 31 The Senate passed by voice vote legislation to grant the District of Columbia home rule. The bill now goes to the House after the chamber rejected an Eastland amendment 48 to 27 seeking a voter referendum on racial segregation changes. The measure would establish a council and outline local governance.
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Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
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Man Arrested on Morals Charges in Local Case
John B. Hughes, 41, of 405 Donsally Bt, waived preliminary hearings on three sodomy charges. He was committed to county jail without bond after being held for grand jury action. Hughes, secretary treasurer of the local Brotherhood of Painters Decorators and Paperhangers, appeared in municipal court on two charges and in justice court on a third.
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John B. Hughes
Donsally Bt
Carges
Justice of the Peace
F. Lowry
Allies to Start Farben Break-Up
In Frankfurt on May al, Maj. Gen. George P. Hays said a major step toward breaking up the J. G. Farben Chemical empire will occur soon with the sale of one unit. Plans call for three self contained units from Farben, all in the American zone, with British agreement needed to dispose of properties in both occupation zones. Five to six weeks were projected to finalize technical plans, invite bids, and hold consultations with stockholders and French officials.
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Frankfurt
Germany
J. G. Farben
George P. Hays
U.S
Farben Combine
Hays
Farben
Acme Youth Hurt Riding Bicycle Near Home
Richard Lee McDaniel, 14, son of Mr and Mrs E B Mes Daniel of Acme, injured his left foot when it slipped from a bicycle pedal and was caught in the sprocket chain near Botarsky Memorial Hospital late Monday. Attendants reported the injury.
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Richard Lee McDaniel
E. B. Mes Daniel
Botarsky
Memorial Hospital
William A. ‘Burt
Detroit
Obituary Notes for Charles, Legates, and More
A fragmented obituary notice lists multiple deaths including Reverend Charles sux 83 and Mrs. Sasse-58 of Alkol, with funeral details at Mt. Baptist church South Charlescon, and scattered survivor lists across Charleston and nearby towns. The item references numerous family members, burial plans, and mortuary arrangements amid a garbled text block.
Oil Tank Explosion at Searla Plant Injures None
In Omaha on May 11 a blast rocked 33 large alk tanks at the Searla Petroleum Company yards. Eight tanks exploded, a sludge tank of 1 000 gallons failed, and a tank flew 50 feet into another. Firemen fought flames as nineteen rail cars were moved to safety and smoke and heat drifted toward the municipal airport. no injuries were reported.
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Omaha
Neternoon
Searla Petroleum
Lincoln Republicans Meet Tomorrow in Kanawha Court House
Lincoln Republican club holds an organization meeting at 7 p m tomorrow in the intermediate court room of Kanawha county court house. President F O Duff announced a nominating committee will report at the August meeting. Cecil Underwood, leader of the Republican League of West Virginians and 1949 House minority leader, will be guest speaker, with Franklin Pauley and Chester Bourne also scheduled to speak.
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Kanawha County Court House
F. O'Dafr Duff
Duff
Cecil Underwood
Republican League of West Virgins
House
Franklin Pauley
Charleston
Chester Bourne
Second Ward
Repubtan Club
Lutheran Leader Samuel Trexler Dies After 50 Years
Rev Dr Samuel G Trexler a major figure in the United Lutheran Church in America died in New York on May 3 after celebrating his 50th anniversary of ordination the day before He had led the New York and New England synod and founded churches in Brooklyn and Buffalo His death followed pneumonia and abdominal surgery at his Fifth Avenue residence Doctors said his passing was unexpected and he had just returned from a special service marking the milestone
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Samuel G. T
United Litherian Church In
America
Trexler
New England
Messiah Church
Brioklyay
Church of the Redeemer
Buffalo
N. Y
Fenym
Sefiee
Evvangelical Lutheran Church of the Hoi Trinity
Two Youths Nabbed in April Kidnapping of Weirton Police
Two 18 year old men from West Brownsville Pennsylvania were arrested on kidnapping charges connected to the April 14 abduction of Weirton officers Lt. Allen Russell and Patrolman James Heeran. The officers were later found bound to fruit trees in Ohio after they had questioned suspects tied to the Bank of Follinsbee robbery. Grylle Kitts, 26, of Brownsville was arrested last month near Huntingdon. Deems was arrested in West Brownsville and Lowe was captured on San Juan Island off Washington state. The indictment was returned by a special jury in New Cumberland last month.
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West Brownsville
C. H. Padden
Robert Everett Deems
Don ‘Ray Lowe
San Juan Island
Washington State
Padden
Gryille Kittts
Brownsville
Huntingdon
Speciac
New Cumberland
Allen Russell
James Heeran
Weirton City
Ohio
Bank of Follinsbee
Here
Rampage Kills Couple as 3 Children Hurt in Phoenix Incident
A Black World War II veteran, E Washington, 48, attacked in South Phoenix triggering a deadly rampage. He killed Mr and Mrs Pelizaso, injured three children aged 9 and 3, and wounded two public safety officers. Deputies cornered him in a garage. he fired before being killed.
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Aria
South Phoenix
Polies
Washington
Pelizaso
Washinton
Rafiele
Faso
Jig
Depphatase
Francisca
Gambling Angle Renews Search in Reuther Case
DETROIT sweep targets gambling dens and underworld hubs as police pursue leads in Victor Reuther shooting. Authorities focus on race tracks, numbers and pools while tracing 20 of the weapon types used, with 4,000 officers aiding the investigation and Victor Reuther to be questioned.
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Max Ueid
Warne County
Victor Reuther
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Walter Reuther
Nowhas City
Joner Harry
Tay
Fora Motor Co
Toy
Michigan
Massachusetts
Bay City
Saginaw
Flint
Detroit Police Departments
Detroiti Fairgrounds
Summersville Teacher Dies in Huntington
Elizabeth B. Groves, 58, of Summersville, a language teacher at Nicholas County High School for seven years, died Monday in a Huntington hospital. She is survived by husband H. D. Groves, stepchildren in Milton and Youngstown, brothers, sisters, and several relatives. Service set for 2:96 p.m. at Summersville Methodist Church with Rev. Officiating. burial in Groves cemetery. The body will lie in state at D. R. Simons Mortuary one hour before service.
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Atum Creek
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Tone
Mary Berio
Montenet
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E- E. Stone
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Vaile
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Runi
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Loday
Templedon
Mya
Aled
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Murricatn
Sashiel Stephens
Lresage
Opal Saencer
Saschfield
King of
Elizabeth B. Groves
Summersville
Nicholas County
Huntington
H. D. Groves
E. Burnette
Milton
Rs. C. Zabel
Youngstown
Huntin
Charleston
Hollister Black
Rupert
W. By’ Jones
Cleveland
Tenn
S. At. Shaffer
Buckhannon
H. M. Lawson
Columbus
Sana Rla
State Collezp
D. R. Simons Mortuary
Playmate Hurls Rock Wounds 10 Year Old in Chesapeake
A 10 year old boy, Elijah Estep Jr., was struck in the head by a rock thrown by a playmate late Monday in Chesapeake. The rock caused a three inch gash in his scalp. He was treated at Boyar Sky Memorial Hospital where attendants reported his condition as satisfactory.
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Boy
Elijah Estep,jr
Chesapeake
Boiarsky Memorial Hospital
County Property Study Is Planned
A study of property valuations will start soon in Kanawha county to create a fair basis for distributing state funds to schools. The effort, tied to a legislative continuation program revising county allocations, is authorized under state tax laws. Appraisers began last month gathering data to inform the study, which may affect tax assessments. Cooperation from county workers has been requested.
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Soom
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Tacoedit oWwerk
Western powers draft enforcement notes on treaty violations
The United States Britain and allies prepare notes accusing Bulgaria Romania and Hungary of human rights violations under peace treaties. Meetings will set enforcement steps with ambassadors in Sofia Bucharest and Budapest. If they cannot agree mediation commissions will be formed with accused and complainant powers plus a UN nominee.
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Romania
Hungary
State Department
Washington
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Australia
New Zealand
Russia
Secrec
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Bucharest
Budapest
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Trygve Lie
History of Flags Discussed by SAR at Meeting
Oliver Hagerman, president of the Daniel Boone chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, spoke on flags flown over America from Viking Raven standards to today’s Stars and Stripes. He cited royal flags of England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, the royal seal flags, and noted the Betsey Ross and Grand Union flags, with details about imprinting and early independence symbolism. William Brewster read a grandson’s essay, What Being an American Means to Me, by Mary Southgate Heaven.
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Oliver
Hagerman
Daniel Boone
Sons of the American Revolution
England
France
Spain
Netherlands
Calanial Times
Grand Union
Cambridge
Mass
Bonnington
William Brewster
Hia
Mary Southgate
Daytona Beach
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Men Freed on Bond in Night Club Raid Case
State police raided the Tunnel Inn, a swanky night club, and charged five men with illegal postasing whisky and gambling. Marcus Smales Johnny Vitakis Nick Chrisa Water Collins and Roscoe Collins were released on $500 bond each after waiving preliminary hearings and are ordered to appear at the September term of the Minger County grand jury.
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Minger County
Marcus Smales
Johnny Vitakis
Nick Chrisa
Water Collins
Roscoe Cailins
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