Eisenhower Wins Big in Massachusetts Primary
Eisenhower shatters Massachusetts records with a sweeping Republican vote lead and 7 of 38 GOP delegates amid a nationwide surge to 265 delegates. Taft takes a single delegate, Kefauver leads Democratic votes. Lodge calls it a clear path for Eisenhower while New Bedford's Democrat claims of Democratic aid spark dispute.
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Atlanta editors jailed for contempt over No Smoking pledge article
In Rome Georgia Judge H B Nichols sentenced Editor Ralph McGill and Managing Editor W H Fields of the Constitution to 20 days in jail and fines for contempt after they failed to publish a photographed bond record and a judge written statement. They appealed to the state supreme court and were released pending appeal. The case stemmed from a Floyd county traffic report.
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Showers On Tap For CB Area Weather Update
The weatherman warned of warm humid conditions with continued showers across the CB area. Clouds moved through with late afternoon thundershowers and a high near 88. Tonight’s low around 50 and the forecast calls for more thundershowers into Thursday with continued warmth.
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Crest Passes at Muscatine as Flood Recedes
Mississippi flood crested along the Iowa Illinois border and Muscatine reported the crest had passed. Water stood at 20.9 feet, down 0.1 foot, as upstream levels fell and levees remained watched. Highway 61 near Muscatine remained closed with hopes to reopen by week’s end.
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Million Flood Hits Farms Prompting Volunteer Plea
Richard Mathews county extension youth assistant issued an urgent plea for volunteers to aid flood damaged farmers. He cited about 35 thousand acres and 130 farm homes affected as communities rally to clean up after the disaster.
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Taft Backs Six Billion Aid Plan Amid Flood Sale Frenzy
A sweeping foreign aid bill worth 6.9 billion dollars for the next fiscal year moves to the Senate floor after a flood season sale in West Pottawattamie County shows the public’s hunger for relief. Taft proposes a six billion level, arguing urgent cleanup and recovery needs while supporters predict passage as merchants capitalize on a holiday rush.
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Man Against the Missouri flood booklet ready for order
More than one fourth of The Nonpareil picture booklets on the Southwest flood fight are reserved with orders coming from nearly every state and overseas. The 48 page glossy volume, not a sales brochure, features 700 photographs and a word and picture report of the emergency. Reserve by 85 cents with name and address to Photo Editor, The Nonpareil, Council Bluffs Iowa. Unreserved copies sell for 50 cents at The Nonpareil office and local distributors.
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Steel Mil To Cane Strike Idles 650 000 Men
Federal Judge orders government to restore control of the steel mills to their owners as a nationwide strike threatens 650 000 workers. The decision halts Truman seizure actions and prompts swift appeals and embargo measures while Congress weighs legal options.
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Brazil search for missing Pan-American plane across jungles
Brazilian search teams comb vast jungles and plateaus for the luxurious Pan-American strato cruiser missing en route to New York with about 50 aboard. Reports say Soviet officers announced flights limited to Koethen base amid mounting tension following cannon and machine gun fire incidents involving a French airliner.
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Red Flag resumes after 91 months of pause
The Japan newspaper Red Flag resumes publication after a 91 month suspension. It continues its stance accusing US troops of occupying Japan and resumes from where it left off.
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Sikh Soldier Allowed to Keep Long Hair in U S Army
A 1948 report notes President Truman decision allowing a Sikh recruit to maintain his religiously required long hair while serving in the U S Army. The applicant’s background and the issue of religious liberty are described as central to the ruling and its interpretation by military officers.
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Councilmen Postpone Meeting on City Manager Search
Mayor James F. Mulqueen says councilmen did not meet to discuss city manager applications. Acting City Manager Kennard W. Gardiner’s verbal bid will be revisited. several meetings are expected to review outside candidates and qualifications. Forms were prepared Wednesday listing position, education, and years in public and municipal work.
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Towniller flood relief request under state committee
A Missouri River flood disaster committee led by Brig. Gen. Fred C. Tandy reviews a request for flood loss relief. The effort aims to assist affected towns and coordinate aid to residents and businesses damaged by the rising waters.
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New Radio Signal Method May Revolutionize Long Distance
The New York Times reports a group of six leading scientists in cooperation with the State Department developed a method to send radio signals that resist fading and may enable international television. Experimental Cedar Rapids transmissions were received 900 miles away in Sterling Virginia, suggesting ionospheric reflection as a mirror.
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Browns Routed Yankees as Raschi Struggles in Opening Quill
The St Louis Browns battered Yankee ace Vic Raschi for four hits and four runs in the first inning, then defeated the New York club in the opening game of the doubleheader. Satchel Paige improved to unbeaten status with a late relief appearance. In Pittsburgh, the Pirates led by Burdette and Thiel each contributed as the game unfolded in the National League.
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Heardsley Plans Sioux City Trip for Basin Survey Meeting
Gov William S Heardsley said Wednesday he will fly to Sioux City on May 8 9 10 to attend a scheduled meeting of the Missouri basin survey commission in Des Moines.
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