B 29 Crashes Into Secret Weapons Base Near Albuquerque
A B 29 bomber from Walker base Roswell plunged into the Sandia secret weapons installation near Albuquerque New Mexico killing about 13 airmen. The Air Force sealed details restricting identification and next of kin notices while crews searched the wreckage and burned for hours.
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Associated Press
Albuquerque
N. M
Sandia
Mare
Air Force
Walker Base
Roswell
Kiptland Field
United States
Strategic Air Command
Ini
Man, 63, Linked to $1 Million Bank Thefts
In St Louis a 63 year old man was charged with larceny of a bank after an 11 year old girl helped capture him. The FBI said the suspect Evans was involved in over $1 million in bank thefts with the help of a confederate. Police pursued him through downtown streets and stores after more than $1,500 was taken from her bank.
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Cosminscy
ST. Louis
Nan
Momtm
Federal Bureau of Investigation
William FR. Evans
Audrey Lorenzen
Evans
Pasperby Montiay
Evens
Gerald B. Norris
Milton
Mass
Louie Thet
Blast Rips Ship Rescue After Atlantic Explosion
A Norwegian vessel Gelsha was ripped by an explosion in the mid Atlantic. One person was killed and 40 crewmen along with 10 passengers were rescued by a nearby ship. The first mate is missing as salvage and crew actions unfold with reports of cargo including nitrates aboard. Communications described the ship as drifted and unable to sail.
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Associated Preas
New York
I Norverte
mid-Atlantic
Coast Guard
Sid Radio Messares
Thalian
Gelsha
Bee
Lee
Hfebouts
Toni Gielsha
NOL Lven
Micky Paslina Crathord
Candi
Chile’s Chief Arrives Today for Vidalena Visit
Washington records show Chilean President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla arriving at 9 p.m. for a high level reception at National Airport. Dozens of troops, jet planes, and military bands were slated for the welcome along Pennsylvania Avenue. Truman prepared a welcome, state dinner, and Blair House lodging as the Chilean leader tours U.S. industrial centers and irrigation projects during a 21 day visit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gabriel Gonzafes Videla
Chile
Tyumin
Gonzalez
Department of Defense
Erack
U.S
Pennsylvania Avenue
Truman
Blair House
Gabriel Gonzalez Videla
Trumate
Sani- Vinge
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Amatican
Gonalea Videla
Gonzalex Videla
United States
Dirksen Wins Primary Nomination In Illinois Contest
Former Rep Everett Dirksen clinched the Republican nomination for senator in Illinois after a large lead over two Chicago rivals. He will face incumbent Scott Lucas in November as turnout reached a high for spring primaries. Dirksen had retired in 1949 and returns after illness, criticizing the Democratic foreign aid and tax policies.
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Chicago
Everett M. Dirksen
Alinnis
Dirksen
Scott W. Lucas
Truman
Senate
Lucas
O ‘Usta
Dirksery
Taft Attacks Truman Stand In Spy Inquiry Report
Senate Republican leader Taft denounced President Truman for resisting access to FBI files and confidential records as the McCarthy charged inquiry moves forward. The hearing plans feature Budenz and Lattimore clashing on Communism claims while Taft accuses Truman of libeling McCarthy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tafi
R-Ohie
Truman
Steason
Vere
Senate Republican Policy
Trumint
McCarthy Mrawis
McCarthy
Shute Department
Taft
Wassev
Owen Lattimore
Cialise
Johns Hopkins
Budena
Lattimore
Arly
Latimore
Rhswin
Lallimore
Budlena
Daily Worker
Catholic Chinrch
Fordham University
New York
Lattimose
Budens
Charies
Cabmn
Washington Report
Ohio
Mr. Truman
FBI
Navy Counting Heavily on Subs in War Effort
Rear Admiral C B Momsen says the U S Navy will rely on small anti sub submarines now under construction to deter enemy submersibles. Three are being built with Koch class displacement about 760 tons and 195 feet long, first due next year. He notes mess production capability and cites his wartime escape device as proof of sub crews' fears.
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Springrado
Mass
U. S. Navy
Pressent
Koch
Navy
Washington
Momsen
Swartz Named School Head for 4 More Years
David Swartz, longtime superintendent of schools, was formally named to a four year term at the May 4 meeting. The board set his annual salary at $6,500, an increase from the prior minimum $6,000. Swartz arrived four years ago to reform the local system, replacing former superintendent Ralph Dewey who resigned.
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David Swarta
Efterdy
Rhuelyed
Yasterday
Aulion
Swarth
Ralph Dewey
Rail and Union Officials Meet in Chicago Strikes Loom
In Chicago on April 12 the nation’s railroads faced a wave of threatened walkouts by operating brotherhoods. Yardmasters delayed action as President Truman named a fact finding board. Engineers, Locomotive Firemen, and Enginemen signaled potential strikes over third man on diesel units, hours, and working rules. Union leaders seek carrier negotiations as Switchmen confronts Conductors and Trainmen groups in tentative talks.
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Associated Press Chicago
Wafom
Yardmasters of America
Lensi
Shy
Truman
Brotherhoods of
Locomotive Engineers
Locomotive Five
Willy Carrier
Lions
Chienze
Brotherhood of Railroad
Garviers
Swwitchmen's Union of North America
Trumai
Nase
Etha
Duff Carries Campaign In Pittsburgh Today
Duff and running mate John Fine campaign in western Pennsylvania with a Duff Pine slate, addressing private tonights as they tour coal and steel capital Pittsburgh. The pair attack Edwayy Martin and Jay Cooke, blaming party splits on past Duff administration. Treasury report shows April 10 net budget receipts at 3,201,275.20 and total debt 256,440,119,396.02 with a daily decrease of 39,806,801.54.
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Pittsburgh
Guy James H. Dutt
U. S
Ihis Coal and Steel
Dui
Johni Fine
Duff-Pine
Pennsylvania
Wington
Edwayy Martin
Jay Cooke
Gor~ Mar
Judge Fine
Martin
Carri
Duf
Governon
Duff
Josey Grundy G. Mason Owlett
Ashington
the Treasury
Three Hurt As Car Plunges From Route 6 Bridge
Three young men from Ashtabins Arisn were hospitalized after a 1950 Chevrolet plunged from a bridge west of Wilder Field en route from Ohio to New York City. Driver John P. Alumove, 20, sustained chest injuries. passengers Peter M. Malinin, 18, and Nick Lundelft, 21, suffered pelvis, elbow, and possible back injuries. Witnesses said the car swerved sharply after a glare blinded the driver, sending it 20 feet below.
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Ashtabins
Arisn
Warren General Hospital
Meles
Cher
Chevrolet
dWerheld Bridge
Orinke Juck
Wilder Field
Nick Lundelft
Peter M. Malinin
Lel Jey
John P. Alumove
Maeve
Momore
Investigatine State
Warren
Ohio
New York City
Hyulge
Alpe
Nore
Lip
Bradford
Service Held In Memory Of FDR
Five years after Franklin D Roosevelt’s death a memorial service was held at St James Episcopal Church Hyde Park. The event drew public attendance and honored his life while remarks noted the Roosevelt home and library open to visitors for the day. George A Palmer, park superintendent, said the Roosevelt site averages 4000 visitors daily in peak times and attracts up to half a million annually.
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Associated Press
Hyde Park
Fiash- Win DL Roseevelt
Gorrion J., Kidd
St. James Episcopal Church
Ranevell
Ordhinelly
Roosevelt
Hurison River
Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Mare
George A. Palmer
Psik
Mr. Roosevelt
Palmer
Arsonist Admits Setting Two Fires in Lancaster
A 23 year old hospital attendant confessed to starting two fires in Lancaster area harming a horse stable and a service station. Damage was estimated at 15 000. Police identified the suspect as Willoughly Litzenberger of Manheim who reportedly leaped from a hospital balcony and was hospitalized with injuries.
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Lancaster
Seturar
Baxter
Jamis Je Haggerty
Grat
Polley
Willoughly Litzenberger
Manheim
Hesderry
Heart Association Aids Webber Fund With 420 Donation
The Heart Association raised funds to aid Virginia Louise Webber and her needed operation. A local donor drive gathered 120 locally and 300 from the association, bringing the total to 420 dollars. Mrs Ord Harper collected a 100 dollar in cash and checks for the fund for Virginia Louise Webber, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Webber, hospital plans moving forward next week.
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Heart Association
Webber
al Otter
Ord Harper
W Gance
Weil
Hopkins
Baltimore
C'Plock
Louise
Virginia Lowrise
Virginis Louise
Curry
Truman Ends Fifth Year In Office Today
Associated Press reports Truman marks five years in office amid GOP attacks on his Secretary of State and policy. Republicans express cautious support as he embraces a midterm campaign tour toward a Chicago rally on May 15 and a party-building drive for 1950.
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Truman
Washincauy
Sate
Tinos
Ie Disbannaiie Teader
Trims
Myr Truman
Brewster
Maine
Chatman
Senatoriz
Trimin
Tim
iLie
Cris
Chicago
Hany
Abandon Plans For Evacuation From Shanghai
Secretary of State Acheson said all plans to remove about 3,000 Americans and other foreigners from Shanghai by sea are abandoned due to Chinese Communist resistance. He said efforts will seek permission to move refugees to a North China port or Hong Kong. About 300 Americans and 450 British citizens were affected.
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Washington
State Acheson
Shanghai
Acheson
North China
Hong Kong
State Department
United States
Search For U S Plane Is Continuing In Baltic Area
A U S reconnaissance search for a missing four engine Privateer plane continued near Bornholm and Baltic coast areas. Pilot Capt Bo M York described sighting a yellow dinghy with a possible life raft while smoke markers were used. later a B 17 confirmed a life raft but then left the area as dusk approached.
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Wrisbaden
Germany
Thy
U. & Wayy
Bornholm
Ain
U.S
Wels Qader
Copenhagen
Assia
Talia
Baltic
Wissine Navy
Bo M. York
Bornham Jeane
York
Tuél
Gopenagen
Sontack
Tim Teree
Taf
Verna committed to Farview Hospital for Belle Vista fire
Nicholas A. Verna, 26 year old Army veteran, confessed to setting the March 29 blaze at the Belle Vista Sanatorium that killed ten. He was committed to Farview State Hospital for the Criminal Insane after a Montgomery County court session following medical reports from Norristown State Hospital physicians.
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Norrisvown
Nicholas A. Verna
Belle Vista
Farview State Hospital
Gades Harold Ganishe
Wernette Montgomery County Court
Norristown State Hospital
Plane incident not likely to spark war says capital officials
Washington reports that American and Russian officials expect no war over a single air clash. The State Department and Pentagon note Moscow blamed an American B type bomber for a Baltic raid, but warn against escalation. Both sides seek restraint to avoid a Berlinstyle crisis.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russia
Moscow
Berlin
Arranged Funerals for Four Victims in Lake Erie Tragedy
Cleveland April 12 A Coast Guard chief urged respect for water after one of the era’s largest rescue attempts. Four boys—William Yoh Hof 14 Richard Bayer 4 David Halin 13 and Roland Elmer 3—died in a raft accident on Lake Erie and were laid to rest as crews recovered their bodies after an extensive search.
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Associated
Cleveland
Lake Erie
E Coast Guard
James A. Hirshfield
Great Lakes Coast Guard
Morntine
Tour Wuclid Boy Scouts
Blue Trom
William J Yoh Hof
Richard Bayer
David Ae Halin
Roland Elmer
Senator Valledenberg's Condition Reported Satisfactory
The condition of Senator Valledenberg after surgery is reported satisfactory by physicians. The senator underwent a procedure yesterday and is listed in stable condition with no evidence of cancer.
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Senwuir Vahiintite
Ur-Mich
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Gwen
Valledenberg
Georgetown Fasphal
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