Reds Slash Last Rail Escape From Shanghai
chaotic money market crashes in city. Traffic suspended on the last railway escape from Communist ruled Shanghai to South China. Red broadcasts claim great victory, not confirmed by government sources. Rail service suspended between Hangchow and Nanchang as troops clash near Kunshan and Taichang. garrison reports heavy Red casualties and minor engagements around the Kiang province region.
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Associated
Shanghai
South China
Unevil
Cit
Nan- Aung-Ghanghai-Hungchow
Wie Red
Chinese Central News Agency
Hangchow
Nanchang
Hangchong
Sea
Park
Resuet Eiky
Communsteasions Center
Nanshang
Kiangs
Canton
Hangchayy
Gentral News
Nanwhan
Red Syoopy
He Inc
Kunshan
Nationale Suetesves
Kuishan
Vseid Wits
Munis
Chingyang
Kang
Henil Regniba
Ebuli
Teunshin
Westaward
Taichang
Keunshan
Hese Reda
Konstan
Lake Tai
Boy 14 Saved From Drowning In Belmont Well
Philadelphia May 2 A group of passengers lowered a bus into a Belmont street well to rescue 14 year old John Morrell from six feet of water after he fell through a screened opening. Fellow passenger James Ford 15 alerted authorities as Adolph Schwarte 20 helped by volunteering to dive into the well and pull Morrell to safety.
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Philadelphia
Heath
Belmont
Polide Siid
John Morrellay
Tate
James Ford
Adolph Schwarte
Schwarts
Tle
Polloe Salu
Jewish Troops And Arabs Clash Across Jerusalem
Telegraphic dispatch from Tel Aviv reports clashes between Jewish forces and Arabs near Jerusalem amid an unspecified blackout. Officials deny any breakdown in relations with Trans-Jordan and the Arab Legion while describing a sudden flare of mortar and small arms fire in the May Day quiet.
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Auaocmien
Tel Aviv
Tsrael
Bethlenon
Aiteam
Alice Terine Beywaen
Jerusalum
T He Armisse Agreamente
Trans-jordan
Ismeil
Pun
Trans
Le Tourneau Draws Large Crowd In Corry Visit
R Le Tourneau spoke to about 1300 people during a one day stop in Corry and again in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. He shared personal experiences as a businessman and discussed God in his career. The tour included a dinner at the Methodist Church and a large turnout at the Senior High School auditorium.
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Corry
le Tourmenn
U. S. Navy
Evangelies United Brethren: Church
LeTourneau
God’ Business
Severn Nisms
le Tamrentt Foundation
LeTourneal
Gerry ‘Llimorial Association
Harold Strathearn
Ackland
United States
Hae Jist
Jed
Jlara
Shuthearn
Foundation
Archie Tae
D. A. Hillstrom
Lawrence Airport
LeTourent
Tornadoes lash south. nine killed, many hurt
Severe storms thresh the southern states with nine fatalities and widespread injuries. Oklahoma reports the worst damage as tornadoes sweep through Norman and nearby areas. Four other states record injuries and property losses amid powerful winds and flying debris.
Tornadoes Kill Four in Northeastern Texas Area
A two day series of tornadoes struck parts of the South and Southwest killing nine persons and injuring nearly 100. The Texas toll includes four dead near Bonham and damage to about 15 houses and several farm buildings. Oklahoma reports sixteen tornadoes with five deaths and multiple injuries. Mississippi and Louisiana also faced wind damage with no fatalities reported in places like Water River Mississippi and Nor man Oklahoma. Local officials estimate total damage around 82 million dollars.
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Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
Mississipni
Water River
Misé
Hih
Houlka
Okolona
Houston
Tessie Hovey
Sperkervilles
Catvid Wash
Antlers
Newb Pruitt
Alien
Hettie Fain
McCloud
Anita ‘True
Tilsa
Meeker
Bryant Wade
Myrtle
Malcolm
Telephone
J. H. Miller
Bob Cantrell
Bonham
Pavorette
Euhube
Lamases
Meerdink's dog wins at Buffalo in field trials
Lloyd Dutch Meerdink of this city captured top honors at the Empire State Field Trial in Buffalo. Ranger's Willig Herb won the Amateur Shooting Dog Stake, with Meerdink's dog second in the Einnen class and Bkyora, Meerdink's brace mate, among competitors for the grand national award.
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Ranet
Wing Felw
Huet OY Lloyd
Meerdink
Buffalo
Bkyora
Brace Mate
Tag
Ranger
Willig Herb
Mystery of Stolen Cigarette Stamps Revealed
State revenue officials say 500000 counterfeit or rejected New York cigarette tax stamps were stolen from a stamping company and found in a New York automobile. Two men, Carl B. DiPietro and Joseph Russo, face charges of criminally receiving stolen goods as investigators link the stamps to destruction marks and a theft case worth about 20000 dollars.
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New York
State Revue Department
W.H. Beachy
American Decalcamania Company
Carl B. DiPietro
Joseph Russo
Goode
Barber Becomes Pennsylvania State Treasurer in 12 Year Gap
In Harrisburg May Charles R Barber of Brie was sworn in as state treasurer becoming the first Republican to hold the post in 12 years. The oath was administered by Judge William B Hirt at the State House with Governor James H Dut and Republican Speaker Hy Haevey Taylor present. Barber pledged to uphold the high traditions of the office and thanked the people of Pennsylvania for the privilege of serving.
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Barber
Associated Mess
Harrisburg
Charles R. Barber
Brie
Rtale
Ramsey S. Black
Hayg Y Democrat
Wwe
Jide Willam B. Hirt
alBse
State Superior Court
House of Representatives
James H. Dut
Chamun Hy Haevey
Taylor
Barbuy
Pennsylvania
1949 Pennsylvania legislature ends with tax reform pass
Harrisburg May 2 The 1949 General Assembly closed after a brief session that saw a key bill to create a new employer payroll tax system for unemployment compensation pass 110-75. The measure, heart of the campaign year coverage, established a separate unemployment fund and set employer rates from one half of one percent based on fund and payroll ratios.
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Associated
Harrisburg
General Assembly
Reeva
Alutamobile
Senate
House
Cam
Palen
U. S
Legislate 4
Will Ibe
Gay
James Hy Dutwis
U. S. Senate
Fio
Tranvis J. Mysts
Demport
Myers
Seach
Unemployment Compensation Bureau
Amis
Crippled Ship Reaches Port Near New York After Collision
A crippled Indigh freighter crawled to a New York harbor anchorage after colliding with a large tanker off Outside New York. The 2000-for freighter Julaket sustained a flood in a hold and the 10,000-ton tanker Marine Leader suffered waterline damage before both vessels moved to Stapleton Giaton Island for assistance.
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Crippeed
Moody's reply to Lewis letter awaited in Bluefield talks
Reported in Washington on May 2 that Moody's reply from Joseph I. Mary, president of the Southern Coal Practic Association, was expected as negotiations with Lewis continued. The 60 day termination notice could be issued if no agreement is reached, with the vacation period and contract terms shaping possible mine shutdowns.
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Associated Teens
Washington
Dohn
B. Lewiinlands
United Mine
Joseph I. ‘Mary
Lewis
Sabuning
Bluefield
W. Vanat
Elke Senijon
Paccommodasions
Sey
Déwis
GE Fights New Wage Increases in Industry clash
Associated Press reports General Electric rejects the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Union demand for a package of pay raises and protections. GE says ward wage hikes would raise costs, spark inflation, and likely cause layoffs in the electric manufacturing sector. Lemuel R. Boulware notes any 1 shift with full pay would boost costs and prices, reducing sales and employment.
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Wag Associated Press
New York
Generi Electric Company
Anne Wner
GIO
Unem
G-E
CIQ
GIO United Electritas, Radio and Mective Workers of America
Boulware
Wulow
Couple arrested in Prague photo parade incident
American consul and wife, Mr and Mrs Martin Bowe of Holyoke Massachusetts, were arrested yesterday in Prague for photographing the May Day parade. They were released after about an hour. Police questioned the Bowes about a travel permit office in the American British French zones of Germany.
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Czecha Arwest
Prague
Po- Heb
Martin Bowe
Holyoke
Mass
Bowe
Germany
Potice
GOP Leaders Plan More Labor Bill Amendments
GOP leaders expect to add several amendments to the labor bill as the Wood act debate resumes in the House. The plan includes measures to soften provisions and possibly include tradeoffs proposed by Republicans and allies, while Truman administration officials reportedly resist compromising proposals.
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GOP
Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Taft-Haviley
Wagner
Wagner Ael There Haw Hern Raporde Hivih
Lesinski
D-Mich
Tniel Suen
Gue
Wil Lent
Inl
Tobin Tobin
TelenUsind
Unelions
Harley Law
CIO
Ammur Goldberg
Answ
Rumen
Rayaurn
Rainy days and showers noted in past month report
April showers occurred on more than half the days in the past month with rain on 4.67 inches total. Observed by George Millman, weather observer, as patterns included 18 days with sunshine and multiple frosts. Temperatures ranged from a low near 17 to a high near 74, with two light frosts and one thunder event mid month.
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Dain
George Millmbaok
Ike
Witter
More Rent Hikes Are Due Tonight
Washington reports the government debates rent ceilings for 14,000,000 dwellings with Housing Expeiter Tighe Woods stating time for detailing methods. Congress extends rent controls until July 1, 1950. Expected increases may affect many regions as landlords seek fair net income.
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Washington
Woods
Woman Injured in Rt 6 Wreck Near Union City
Mrs Tea Breurl, 48, of Union City RD 4, suffered bruises to the hips and possible other injuries when her vehicle was involved in a collision on Route 6. Police said the crash occurred as Onis Breed, driving a Ford truck, attempted a left turn into a driveway while Ernest Rundell, Panama, N. Y., in a Buick sedan tried to pass. Both vehicles damaged, total loss estimated at 800 dollars, with the Buick incurring 300 dollars of that amount.
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Athion City
Worall
Sallinday Pfferuoo
Corry
Mmn
Bojile
Tea Breurl
Union City
Tivestiealiie
Wishap
Onis Breed
Ernest Rundell
Panama
Moscow May Day Parade Highlights Soviet Air Might
May Day pages in Moscow show jet aircraft, navy and ground forces in a large display. Stalin and Maj. Gen. Vasily Stalin observe as parade grounds fill with massed artillery and precision drills. Western observers note continued progress in Soviet aviation and military strength despite rumors of stagnation.
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Moscow
Mt May
Mosrot
Stalin
Vaseliy Stalin
Gol
Wennerstrom
Sweden
America
Air Giucha
Russell E Rinegll
Pamide
Fulssig
Russia
Uong
Germany
Pilor Nual Ger Whuiy
Rumnors
Soviet Union
Agreement 10 Followed by Big 4 Meeting Report
Officials proceed with Agreement 10 and a subsequent Big 4 meeting while maintaining strict secrecy on progress in New York sessions. Authorities push a cautious pace to ensure no strings are attached, emphasizing careful handling of sensitive talks.
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New York
Ministers Will Discuss German Problems in Paris
A May report from Associated Press says ministers in Paris plan to discuss lifting the Russian blockade of Berlin. A week of talks is expected to set a date for ending counter-blockades and coordinating the German question among Allies. The London Daily Telegraph notes possible timing and parties involved, with TASS reporting Russian expectations for a formal resolution next week.
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Associated Prep
New York
Berlin
New Bari
nendeMenn
du Pont
Geerman
Taubh
TASS
Philip
Weysup
Tsane
Marge
Waraigy
Londo
Howald
Byknin
INE
London
April road deaths and crashes raise area concerns
A faulty report lists ten traffic accidents last month on area highways, with $4150 in damages and several injuries. Police conducted investigations, while other inquiries aim to locate additional details amid a broader crime and public-safety update.
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