May Day Riots Worldwide Mark Red Tide and Police Clashes
Riots and demonstrations marked May Day as Communists and non Communists clashed in Tokyo New York and Berlin amid police protection and political rhetoric. Stalin appeared at Lenin's tomb inspiring Red Square displays while Western leaders warned of aggression and violence persisted across continents.
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United
Ccc
Tokyo
Stalin
Lenin
Red Square
New York
Eighth Avenue
Louis Weinstock
Singapore
Norman Thomas
Américan Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
J. Philip Randolph
Meiji Puke
Japan
Vassily
Moscow
Leand Govoroy
13 Chemical Tanks Destroyed By Fire In Keyport
A fire at Nord and Company chemical plant in Keyport New Jersey destroyed 13 chemical tanks of coal tar products. Four workers fled unharmed as buildings, tanks and surrounding area were engulfed by flames and smoke rising hundreds of feet. The blaze began shortly after 2 a m and spread over roughly a city block. Dr Jones named president of the Baston District health and physical education association in Portland Maine.
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Keyport
N. J
Tira
Nord and Company, Inc
Treman
Roaring Thames
Is Farng
Toam Products
Jones
Portland
DY Lloyd Jones
Pennsylvania State College
Baston
American Association For Health, Physical Education and Recreation
John #. Shaw
Syracuse University
Federal government to sell four units at Fairhaven
Public Housing Authority plans to dispose of four parcels at Fairhaven not sold two years ago from a wartime housing project. J Fred Kinley of Clifford Zilen Stem negotiates sale terms with Henry from New York regional office. Sales include a $9000 parcel and adjacent garages, plus several tracts on Wright Street Extension and Raymond Avenue, totaling ownership transfer to the new private buyers.
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Fairhaven
Mr Henry
New York
The
Public Housing Authority
J. Fred Kinley
Clifford Zilen
Parice
Diree Tand Parsema
Che Pha Hog
Mal Fawr
Sid
Columbus
Raymond Avenue
Wright Street
Enjoy H. S. Choir Program Draws 400+ Fans
A Cappella Choir of 85 at the high school auditorium delivered a well received program under H Lynn Rice. Highlights included Asa Mubray and Marianne Savko solos plus group pieces like There is a Ball in Gil ead and Bells of St Marys. The choir plans a northern tour visiting Buffalo Niagara Hamilton Toronto and returns Wednesday night.
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Nat
H. Lynn Rice
Asa Mubray
Madame Jeanette
Gilead
Byron Crowell
Ray Merriman
Marianne Lvko
Kaichen
Roxe Larson
Shirley Bennett
Chopin
Kranta
Migs Bennett
Donna Whiley
Davie Livingston
Acaampaplat
Sinding
Marianne Savko
Shirley Griswold
Ruth Ross
Rose Larson
Pachia Fleming
Mary Helen Curtis
Bells of St. Mary's
Mirold McLean
Sam
Allen Canfield
Roy Merriman
Waring
Warthe
Carouseli
Butfnta
Hutchison Central High School
Niagara Fall
Buforlo
Uests
Buffalo Shoals Music Department
Kleinhans
Hamilton
Royal Connaught Hotel
Toronto
Jarvis Collegiate Institute
Corry
True Bill Returned Against Area Youth in Erie County
The Erie County Grand Jury returned a true bill yesterday afternoon on a morals charge against Leland "Whiley" Thompson of Columbus. Thompson had pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Alderman M S Cabbett weeks ago and was arrested on the complaint of Grand Valleyain.
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Erie County Grand Jury
Leland
Whiley" Thompson
Columbus
Thompson
M. S. Cabbett
Grand Valley
Shortages Hit Gasoline Supplies Amid Nationwide Strike
The United Auto Workers strike enters a second day causing gasoline shortages in Gary Hammond and East Chicago Indiana and other Midwest areas. Officials warn the nation could face a 45 day supply loss and potential spot shortages as utilities and defense industries brace for impact.
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Associated Tresa
Denver
Shoss
Gary
Hammond
Chicago
Midwest
Washington
Dramatic April Drought Records Mark Corry District Weather
George Walderich records one of the driest Aprils in Corry District with only 2.68 inches of rain over the month. Rain fell on only 14 days, April 28 saw 0.40 inches, and temperatures peaked around 92 with nighttime lows near 46.
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Corry
George Walderich
Stanford Floss Company
Atomic blast in Nevada desert tests Marine nuclear warfare
Las Vegas witnessed a new atomic test as a U S Marines unit conducted a nuclear warfare maneuver in the Nevada desert. The 9 30 p m Pacific Daylight Time detonation was dropped from an Air Force bomber, with observers noting a large mushroom cloud and a dusk-colored plume drifting southeast. The flash was visible in Las Vegas and KTLA aired local telecasts. reports said the blast was smaller than the April test but larger than last week’s. Public interest spiked with rooftops and streets crowded with watchers.
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Associated Prous
Las Vegas
Nev
Nevada Desert
U. S
KTLA
Los Angeles
California
Vegas
Gasoline Price War Flares Here
A North Center street dealer claims a new price war with Moloy fuel set at 26.9 cents per gallon, 3.8 cents below high test gasoline at nearby stations. A service station operator says competitive kickbacks and discounts are being used to attract customers.
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Aeasonne Poe Wir
Wien
Tsheen
Youth Held for Court Trial After Jeep Theft Allegation
Edward Gardner seventeen of 118 Dast Street is bound over for court after pleading guilty to larceny of a motor vehicle. He allegedly stole a Jeep from A Zalmneck and Sex Firm at 208 West Washington moved it to a trailer lot then drove it to Erie before veering onto a village road and into a billboard.
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Edward Gardner
Dast Street
Loday
Hele
M. S. Gobbett
Gardner
Phillp Zaleneck
A. Zalmneck
West
Washington Street
Zalmneck
Renetics
Jeep
West Washington Street
Erie
Bilhday
Tean
Villa
SBO
Eric
Tole Therm
John Adams
Wattsbury
Ralph Adams
Lovett asks Congress to authorize $3 billion military public works
Secretary Lovett asked Congress to authorize construction of military installations totaling 3,027,752,000 dollars. The bill focuses on air force projects and war depar tment needs with overseas protection and U S work totaling over a billion dollars.
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Washington
Lovett
Congress
Air Force
United States
Youth dies from crash injuries in York
A 17 year old basketball player from Susquehanna High School died in York Hospital ten hours after a collision. Five teammates escaped injuries. Robert Dy Lat, Senior, suffered a skull fracture in the crash and later died.
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York
Robert Dy Lat
Susquehannock
York Hospital
Pennsylvania Mother of 1952 Named
A Swarthmore woman, Mrs. Harrisburg M G, was honored today as Pennsylvania Mother of 1952. The event named a 20-year-old mother from the same community in a public recognition ceremony.
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Penna
Harrisburg
Bial Uuckie
Swarthmore Sh
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Vote Results Spark Republican Dispute
Fragmented report shows Republicans disputing results in Massachusetts as Taft and Eisenhower vied for delegates. AP tally notes Taft polling near 270 to 400 in various counts while Eisenhower draws broad support. Delegates and conventions feature debates over nominee paths and future strategy.
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Associated Press
Robert ‘Taf Et -Ohia
Dwlet E
Hisentowrr
Tait
Elaine
Tey
Maseachuisetts
Taft
Milton Young
North Dakota
Oudwest
Taft Stney
Furis
Ebenhower
Deninevatte
Meanyshi
Advil Stevens
Hinds
Washington
Steverisen
Sen
Esten Kefuiger
Tessnisser
Sally
Delicate Sivengitn
Ingifferep
Richard Russell
Georgia
Senavert Elst
Cletus
Jor W. Averell Harriman
Cinell
ABC
Vision
Alfred
Sinil
Missouri
Tennessee
Senate Crim Committee
Ketanyer
Warren
Florida
Russell
Pursell
Kefauvey
Mississippi River Crest Province at St Louis in Flood Year
The Mississippi River crested at St Louis around 2 am, reaching 33.7 feet, amid the Missouri floodwaters. Cleanup crews work through a week of weather as cities cope with the damage and ongoing recovery efforts proceed.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi
Inzt Simmers
Ban on Travel by U S Citizens to 10 Red Nations
An Associated Press report states the U S State Department banned travel by Americans to ten Soviet aligned nations citing travel risks and lacking valid visas. Officials say the ban applies to most citizens except certain approved groups and will be enforced with new entry restrictions.
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U.S
Washington
Stu Department
Albasin
Busan
China
Department of
Commie Ofna
Cohorlovakia
Hilary
Bunsacy
Carhoslovalela
Fox
Soldier Fights Army Discharge Through Courts
An Army discharge battle unfolds as civilian Brett seeks to retain military status through courts into September while facing possible Korea redeployment. Major Brevik accepted a discharge yesterday after a brief attorney consultation.
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Tom Brett
Ay Associated Press
Sill
Brett
Korea
Biri
Bn Verve
Trelt
Cnd
Shele Suns
Brevik
Couple Held on Murder Charge in Child’s Death
A. Swann and Alea Cliffe, a farmhand and his ex barmaid wife, were jailed on first degree murder charges in the death of 4 year old Wayne Tolbam. Detectives described brutal injuries and the child’s body showing belt buckle wounds and extensive bruising. Swann said they punished the boy for disobedience and feared they would die. Cliffe, pregnant, claimed Wayne was her illegitimate son and difficult to manage.
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Soy Exon Press
Tampa
Flu
Swann
Sid
John Clay
Alea Cliffe
Wayne Tolbam
Agnh
Clif
Wayne
Draft calls off here in May amid suspensions
In a May situation unclear notes mention the suspension of draft calls and multiple references to May and headquarters. The readable fragments point to government actions and delays with no clear names or dates established.
Allies Pound Red Positions In April War Update
Allied forces report heavy bombardment across Korea with artillery naval and air actions. Soviet and Communist units face losses as MiG jets are shot down and ground casualties rise. Allied air power claims several enemy aircraft destroyed while rail lines are disrupted and supply routes strained.
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Associated Press
Seoul
Haven
Jones
Korea
YI Sudore
Elsey
Mabey
Uesthoyer Fox
Navy
Fox
Severl
Fifth Air Force
Peubibly
Wight Army
Auto accident toll declines in district reports
Cpl Theodore Buble of the local State Police barracks said April traffic in the district saw a decline with ten fatalities. Property damage totaled $5,025 across involved vehicles. Police conducted criminal probes resulting in two arrests and four investigations for other departments. One sister vehicle valued at $1,500 was recovered. There were 48 traffic arrests and 9,552 routine checks on highways.
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Aienways Inn We Comny
Theodore Buble
Alll
Corry Bar
Corry Days kick off draws hundreds of shoppers
The three day sale event sponsored by local merchants opened with hundreds of shoppers, mostly women, visiting stores for women's apparel and other goods. Early brisk business suggested a strong late afternoon and tomorrow buying surge across the town.
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Huysucus
Vityls
Striking Steel Workers Press Picket Lines in Pittsburgh
Striking members of the United Steelworkers hold to their picket lines as a court ruling places government in charge of the steel industry. Murray, president of the union, comments on the ruling while workers face uncertainty over returning to work.
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Murray
U. S
Pittsburgh
CTO United Steelworers
Dicket Hines
Philly Murray
CTO
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Court Appeals Asked to Block Wage Increases in Steel Dispute
Companies urge the Court of Appeals to bar wage raises as the government faces possible seizure of 690,000 steel workers. President Truman has authority questions over mills and government seizure plans linger while 660,000 strikers and 690,000 officers watch for the court ruling.
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We Court of Appeals
Varpyianies
Soversment Selaire
Supreme Monkt Say
Truman
Aumomiy
Elasivie
Philip Murray
Bay Thvensee
Corry WU Office Set to Reopen in Strike Week
Western Union Telegraph Co reports nationwide business at about 50 percent of normal due to a five week strike by AFL Commercial Telegraphers. In Pennsylvania branches from Greensburg to Gil City, service is limited with about 40 to 50 percent of normal operations. Corry office also scheduled to reopen.
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Corry WU
Associated Press
York
Western Union Telegraph Co
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Daint
CPU
Pittehureh
L.A
Shew
Western Union Disney
Soldier Samuel Neely Receives Silver Star
Lt Samuel Neely of Wynnot Pennsylvania was awarded the Silver Star at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for gallantry in action on September 6, 1951, during operations in Korea.
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Washington
Samuel Neely
Wynnot
Westerday
Walter Reed Army Mediey Center
Actin
Bry Kore
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