Taft Leads in 13 Ohio Delegate Races as Stassen for 7
Ohio GOP returns from 41,198 of 9,385 polling places show Taft ahead in 13 delegate contests and Stassen leading in seven districts. Carrington T. Marshall, Stassen’s lone at large entrant, trails in the lone at large race. Early returns indicate heavy cross-state voting with Cleveland and Akron key.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
GOP
Harold E. Stassen
Carrington
T. Marshall
Stassen
Ed D. Schorr
Tait
Marshall
Cleveland
Herman H. Finkle
Taft
James S. Hudec
Akron
Youngstown
Playing Tot Hit By Auto at Rand
Five year old Brenda Lauhorne was critically injured when struck by a car driven by Albert Goodson of Medina while playing near her Rand home. She suffered compound fractures to both legs, other fractures, and a brain concussion. The car reportedly hit her and carried her about 40 feet. no charges were filed. She remained in hospital in an unsettled condition.
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McMillan Hospital
Rand
William Morgan Lauhorne
J. A. Murphy
Albert Charles Goodson
Medina
U.S. At
Street Scene Reflects Small Town Wisdom
Willie Willis notes a positive outlook as he explains he cannot drive yet. He spends afternoons on Main Street without paying a parking meter, reflecting a simple, optimistic view of everyday life.
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Main Street
Senate Set For Test Vote On Margarine Tax Bill
A Senate test vote is scheduled for tomorrow on a bill repealing federal taxes on oleo margarine. The measure, already passed by the House, faces committee assignment choices between agriculture and finance. Senator Vandenberg ruled for the agriculture panel, but Fulbright objected, forcing a key roll call.
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R.-Mich
Agriculture Committee
Fulbright D.ark
Bonus Instead Of Draft Proposed By Rep Allen
Rep Allen of Illinois proposed a volunteer bonus as an alternative to conscription. A two year enlistment would earn 1000 dollars with GI Bill benefits, three years 1500 dollars, costing about 350 million annually plus training, equipment, and sustenance. Senate Chair Gurney warned against buying security, insisting a draft is safer for the nation. The plan lacks House leadership backing and a full cost analysis.
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R-Ill
House Rules Committee
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Stassen to Visit West Virginia for Public Reception
Harold E. Stassen, Republican presidential hopeful and former Minnesota governor, appears on the West Virginia GOP primary ballot and will speak at a 2 p.m. radio address and a 4:30 p.m. reception at the Daniel Boone hotel. The Kanawha County Women’s Republican Club sponsors the open-to-public event, announced by Walter Hallanan and Frances Ogden Stubblefield in Charleston.
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Irgun reports major gains and Greek executions shock Palestine and Athens
Irgun claims capture of Yehudia near Tel Aviv after an all night battle as Haganah reports Lebanese artillery near Ramet Naftali and threats around Kfar Etzion. In Greece the government executes 152 for 1944 leftist revolt, with 200 additional sentences pending and martial law proclaimed in Athens.
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Green ing war feared as unseen threat to nations
Perry Githens editor of Popular Science warned at a Poor Richard club luncheon that a secret chemical and germ warfare campaign could cripple a country without its realizing it. He described epidemics spread by air and tainted milk and meat, noting the U S vulnerability due to concentrated industrial areas and urging broader peace efforts with the Russian people.
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Abdullah hints Arab plan for Palestine march May fifteenth
Lake Success May 4 The Trans Jordan king Abdullah warned the United Nations that his Arab legion may seize and pacify Palestine after Britain ends its mandate in mid May Indirect threats from Arab delegates backed by protests over Jewish actions in Palestine dominated discussions The UNs Palestine committee approved a Cuban plan to send all proposals to a 12 motion sub committee The sub committee will study a provisional government for Palestine with delegates from China Poland Norway Argentina Cuba Belgium Canada France Guatemala India Russia and the United States named to it Gromyko denounced delays in implementing the November 29 1947 partition decision and urged expulsion of uninvited guests while warning lives are being lost as the assembly stalls
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India
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U. N
Andrei A. Gromyko
Assembly
Gromyko
U.N. Assembly On
House May Slice Aid for Europe
Washington reports the House may cut the 5.3 billion dollar first year Marshall Plan authorization. A House appropriations subcommittee questions administration estimates, risking a smaller aid package and endangering shipments to 16 European nations. If cut, Senate aid could restore funds, officials say.
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House of Representatives
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Friday Sewing Contest Deadline For The Gazette
The Gazette's seventh annual sewing contest offers eight classifications with total cash awards of 5600. First prize winners advance to the national contest in New York with potential extra prize money and a free trip if a state winner takes first. Garments can be tailed or brought in on hangers or boxes to 227 Hale St.
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New York
Hale St
U S Rail Seizure Possible As Mediation Efforts Fail
Washington May 4 A looming nationwide railroad strike triggers congressional hearings on tightening the Taft Hartley Act. Sen Ball leads a watch dog committee to hear testimony on specific changes aimed at rail labor disputes and union security provisions. Potential moves include compulsory membership and authorization elections plus welfare fund concerns.
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Sen. Ball
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Ball
National Labor Relations Board
Ball Wal
Churchill to Open Two Day Western Europe Union Meeting
London reports a two day conference at The Hague to discuss Churchill’s plan for a United Europe. 700 to 800 delegates from 16 Marshall Plan nations are expected with observers from Yugoslavia Romania Poland Spain and Czechoslovakia. No government sponsorship due to Labor opposition. Churchill will deliver the keynote Friday afternoon.
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Robert Boothby
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James Kay Thomas Promises Road Improvement Plan
James Kay Thomas, a Democratic candidate for governor, pledges a secondary road system for year round travel and strict oversight of road funds. He supports a $50 million bond issue, opposes bypassing the Purchasing Department, and condemns abusive literature about him and his associates.
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Patteson Neely Tie in Campaign Broadcast
Shahan reports Neely entered Democratic primary for U.S. Senate while Patteson campaigns for governor. He accuses Neely of spending time with Gov. Meadows and claims a forged initial OS P on a list of heavy equipment. Shahan recalls a 1948 broadcast about a supplier at his office.
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Solons Seek Stronger U N With or Without Russians
Congress hears plans for a stronger United Nations with weakened veto power and expanded peacekeeping. Secretary of State Marshall and U.N. representative Warren Austin expected to testify, as lawmakers debate charter revision and a possible international police role.
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Moore Reversed On Durant Ruling In Jewel Case
The United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals orders Kathleen Nash Durant remanded to a federal prison to complete five years hard labor for the Hesse crown jewels theft. The court reverses District Judge Ben Moore who freed Durant from Alderson reformatory on habeas corpus.
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United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
WAC
Kathleen Nash Durant
Morris A. Saper
Ben Moore
Durant
Federal Reformatory For Women
Alderson
W. Va
Danes Cheer US Ships During Good Will Visit
Ten thousand Danes cheered as an American naval squadron arrived in Copenhagen for a six day goodwill visit. A 21 gun salute welcomed the cruiser and two destroyers commanded by Adm Richard Connolly. U S Ambassador Josiah Marvel Jr will host a reception for officers tomorrow and a state dinner with King Frederik and Queen Ingrid will follow Thursday.
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Richard Conolly
U. S
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White House Eyes Course in Dispute
Federal seizure of railroads looms after mediation collapses over wage demands. Three operating brotherhoods plan a May 11 strike affecting engineers, firemen, and switchmen. Douglass reports to President Truman as talks end and a federal option remains.
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Frank Douglass
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Truman
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Solons Okay Bill To Gag Newsmen
The House rules committee approved a bill to jail any newsman who prints confidential facts stamped by a congressional committee. It would force agencies to hand over information, let a committee seal public release by majority vote, and penalize divulging confidential material. The measure targets reporters and even committee members, facing constitutional challenges and exemptions for bona fide journalists.
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House Rules Committee
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Committee
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Truman
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Edward A. Condor
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Rules Committee
Senate
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Brown
Durocher Publishes Brand New Book Amid Brooklyn Cheers
Brooklyn fans celebrate the release of Durocher's latest volume as Stan Arnold notes the work shows his usual strong effort and strong execution. The author delivers a spirited addition to his growing catalog.
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Stan Arnold
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