May Day unrest and gambling probe dominate weekly analysis
The May Day events in Berlin and New York show limited violence and mixed displays of strength, while a Senate inquiry reveals gambler Frank Erickson admitting a 100000 dollar yearly net from bets. British politics face a narrow vote, signaling stronger party discipline. Belgium readies a third referendum on the exiled monarch amid coalition uncertainty.
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Reds
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Reuter
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Mosines
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Th.jheel
Wally
Rus Sia
Congress
House of Commons
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House
Eer
Social Christians
Pod
Leo« Vers
Students Stage Riots Over Teachers Pay in New York
Thousands of New York City high school students demonstrated demanding higher pay for teachers and protested curtailed after school activities. Police clashed with crowds as aimless vandalism and chaos spread. Officials report a budget conflict and a modified strike leaving some classes but suspending extracurricular events.
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New York
O'Dwyer
Dail- Worker
John C Knox
Southern
House Ways and Means votes 20 percent cut on admission tax
The committee approved a 20 percent slash of the federal admission tax on film art and sports tickets. If enacted the cut could reduce annual revenue by about 242.99 million, raising total cuts to 575 million. President Truman demanded offsetting revenue and warned of a veto without new funds.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Truman
1949 Census Shows Jobs Near Sixty Million and Low Unemployment
The census bureau reports employment close to 60 million with a 1 117 percent rise from the prior estimate and unemployment down to 3 515 000 the year's new low. Commerce officials caution gains may be partly personal but expect stability as factory orders and sales stay high.
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Bureau
Charlies Sawyer
Commerce
Big Time Gambler Testifies on Interstate Gambling
Frank Erickson testified before a senate committee probing gambling that he earned about 100000 dollars yearly by taking bets from anyone who wants to bet. The committee is examining legislation to curb interstate transmission of gambling information.
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Senate
Proca
Frank Erickson
Erickson
Nizam's Riches Guarded In Air Conditioned Vaults
Report describes the Nizam of India holding vast wealth including gold silver and bank notes in secure air conditioned vaults. The piece emphasizes the wealth and exclusive access to the treasure, noting the immense value and guarded secrecy surrounding the holdings.
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Nizam
Ee India
Roy
New York Central speeds up with Beeliner railcars
New York Central inaugurates regular service of self propelled Budd Beeline rail cars on a 98 mile Boston and Albany line between Boston and Springfield. The Beeliner cars seat 89 passengers, travel up to 83 miles per hour, are air conditioned, and aim to boost passenger traffic.
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New York Central
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston
Springfield
Mass
Budd Chenoa
Philadelphia
Leaders and locals highlighted in postwar civic events
At a Carlisle Congregational Church meeting Miss Elmina L. Snow of Emerson Hospital spoke. In Winchester a Republican rally elected Elsa Tuttle auditor and G Sherman Blair Jr. as executive secretary. The era after World War II saw about 3200 usable U S airports, with over 6300 needed for current air traffic.
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Carlisle Congregational Church
Elmina L. Snow
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Winchester
Elsa Tuttle
Concord Young Republican
Republican “‘21” Club
Massachusetts
G. Sherman Blair, Jr
Concord Club
United States
Maynard Cubs Tour Sibley Farms and Local Sites
Maynard Cubs on their first pack trip May 13 toured Sibley Farms in Spencer with 38 boys plus den mothers and pack committee. The group then visited Princeton Auto Museum for a light refreshment and tour. Planning continues for a rag drive in June and future trips to Braves Field or Fenway Park with details to follow.
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Sibley Farms
Spencer
Farm Lake
Princeton Auto Museum
American Legion of
Maynard
Alumni Field
Methodist Church
Braves Field
Fenway Park
US Mints 911 257 226 Coins in 1949 Fiscal Year
In the 1949 fiscal year the United States minted 911257226 coins. The figure highlights production volume for the year across the national minting program.
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United States
Korea
Celia Shusta Weds Frank Smart In Maynard Church Ceremony
Miss Celia Theresa Shusta daughter of Mr and Mrs James Shusta of 2 Florida Road married Chief Petty Officer Frank Portman Smart U S Navy of 842 36th Street Louisville Kentucky in St Bridget's church Maynard on a Sunday afternoon The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev John Pettie in the presence of relatives and friends The bride wore ice blue satin with an illusion veil and a bouquet of lilies of the valley stephanotis and a white orchid Mary Janus of South Boston served as maid of honor with an organdy gown and pale yellow accents Little Miss Gloria was flower girl
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Celia Theresa Shusta
James Shusta
Florida Road
Frank Portman Smart
U. S. Navy
36Th Street
Louisville
Kentucky
St. Bridget's Church
John Pettie
Hudson
Miss Gloria
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