Shortages of Gasoline Hit Several Areas Amid Strike
The 90,000 oil industry workers strike entered a second day causing gasoline shortages in scattered areas including Gary Hammond East Chicago Indiana where stations reported running out within 24 hours. Some Midwest stations faced shortages while Council Bluffs and Omaha reported ample supplies. Officials warned a prolonged strike could trigger nationwide shortages if refineries close.
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Gary
Hammond Aml
Chicago
Ind
Midwest
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Date of Postmaster Switch Is Uncertain
Council Bluffs awaits a firm date for the new postmaster as Postal Inspector Otto F. Lotz and James C. Jenson report no official notice from the Post Office department. Acting Postmaster Kenneth A. Madigan remains at his desk while Jenson’s Truman appointment awaits confirmation.
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Council Bluffs
Otto F. Lotz
James C. Jenson
Bluff Street
Post Office Department
Lotz
Jenson
Kenneth A. Madigan
Lote
Truman
U. S. Senate
State Savings Bank
Buy Pork in Effort to Hike Hog Prices
The agriculture department bought 13.7 million pounds of pork Wednesday to lift hog prices. Last week about 1.2 million pounds were purchased. Additional quantities will be bought next week and distributed to schools under a government lunch program.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
April Was Normal Flood Booklet Slated for Release
A flood themed 48 page booklet printed on glossy paper is slated for release Thursday by The Nonpareil. It covers the flood fight in Southwest Iowa and Omaha with big pictures and brief text and carries no advertisements. Weather notes indicate April was near normal with showers, and May began with spring warmth.
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Missouri
Iowa
Omaha
Mayor Urges KSWI Award for Flood Fight Station
Mayor James F Mulqueen asked the National Association of Broadcasters to consider radio station KSWI for an award citing its critical role as the sole direct communication link during the flood response. Harold Fellows, NAB president, received the letter from Washington D C detailing the station's service. In Keokuk Travis Smith, 42, of Clayton Alabama, was held after a 90 mile per hour chase ending at 15 miles per hour in a pickup as police pursued a man wanted for breaking into an apartment. A radio alert was issued to state highway patrol.
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National Association of Broadcasters
KSWI
Harold Fellows
Association
Washington, D. C
Keokuk
Travis Smith
Clayton
Smith
Wite
Keo‘tkuk
Washington
Partment
Ameri
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Tale
Gbour
Czechoslovakia
William
Vna
Kennard Ws. Gardiner
Lea County
Falt Ave
Bemis
Denmark
Rim wears out after 15 miles at 60 mph chase ends
A chaotic scene unfolds as a 60 mph chase ends when the rim wears out after 15 miles. The event includes reports of roadblocks and police action with conflicting dialogue about conditions and responsibilities. Nearby agencies respond. no clear resolution is given.
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Chase
To Suspend Controls on Raw Cotton Pricing
Washington report says Price stabilizer Ellis Arnall announced on Thursday that price controls on raw cotton and cotton textiles and apparel will likely be suspended next week, signaling a shift in federal market intervention and affecting suppliers and retailers nationwide.
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Washington
Ellis Arnall
Decisive Truce Negotiators Set for Key MUNSAN Meeting
Reports from MUNSAN Korea indicate truce negotiators plan a crucial session to respond to the United Nations package proposal for a Korean armistice. The communists requested a full dress session after studying the secret allied plan, with no clear indication of rejection or counter offer.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
May Day Riot in Tokyo Echoes Global unrest
Riots and clashes marked May Day across the world as communist and non communist factions protested. In Tokyo 20,000 communists clashed with police and non red crowds of 300,000 injuring Americans, stealing melees, while Stalin watched from Lenin's tomb and police used tear gas.
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Tokyo
Berlin
Stalin
Lenin
Red Square
Singapore
Norman Thomas
American Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
J. Philip Randolph
Meiji
Dai Ichi
Forbidden Plaza
Imperial Palace
U. S
Japan
Tennessee Phe TM backing national party maneuvering for nominees
Fragmented OCR notes describe Tennessee politics and a national party backing candidates in Democratic conventions. References to Stevenson and a governor of Illinois are mentioned, with hints that a softened stance on running for president may be implied by Washington friends.
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Tennessee
Stevenson
Ofllinois
Washington
Bank burglary suspect tied to Chicago convention links
A Council Bluffs man and two others were arrested in connection with a bank burglary involving coins and U S savings bonds totaling about 119000. The case ties to a Chicago convention and a Georgia resident arraigned before a U S commissioner. bond set at 37500.
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Chicago
U.S
The
Florida
Court Restores Steel Mills to Government Control
Wednesday night the court returned the steel plants to government control after a ruling that seizure was illegal. Sawyer urged new negotiations with the CIO Steelworkers to seek a bargained settlement and called for clear legal authority from Congress to handle such strikes. He warned of a titanic clash between giant industry and labor that could paralyze the economy and society. Pickets remained around government facilities as the situation stayed fluid and no immediate wage action was planned.
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Sawyer
The
Steel Maiks
CIO
Steelworkers Union
Congress
Tharp Resigns as City Engineer
Kenneth J. Tharp resigned as city engineer effective June. He cited a lack of activity in the post and said he may join a private firm. 28-year-old Tharp had been street engineer before becoming city engineer in 1950. Gardiner to propose a council plan to fill the vacancy.
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Kennard
Lardiner
Tharp
Stanley Engineering Company
Muscatine
Comstock
Gardiner
Corn Reserves in Iowa Shrinking Amid 1951 Shortfall
Government data show Iowa corn reserves well below 1950 and 1951 levels as livestock feeding rises and feed quality declines. April 1 stocks totaled 48.696 million bushels, 21 percent below a year earlier, with farm stocks at 192.7 million bushels, 31 percent below last year. January-March 1952 disappearance reached 159 million bushels versus 97 million in 1951.
Male Students Raid Nebraska Sororities at University
A chaotic raid by male students at the University of Nebraska disrupted women’s dormitory areas. Reports describe uproar and security responses as authorities investigate the incident.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
University of New
Texans Aid Disabled Teens in Lubbock Radio Drive
A local drive in Lubbock raises funds for disabled youths with amputations in California, supporting plastic surgery costs. The campaign collected about $500 with teen volunteers and a committee of eight coordinating efforts through a radio appeal and community outreach.
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Lubbock
Norman
Court action clears path for steelworkers agreement
The court of appeals on Thursday left the government free to work out an agreement with the CIO United Steelworkers. The five judges who dissented included Barrett Prettyman and Henry W. Edgerton. Chief Judge Harold M. Stephens led the dissenting side with others. Acting Attorney General Philip Perlman argued there would be no wage boost before the government files its appeal to the Supreme Court, due Friday. The steel companies warned a wage rise could cost millions and weaken bargaining power, while Perlman said the strike would be over by now except for this government maneuver.
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Sawyer
E. A. Barrett Prettyman
Henry W
Edeerton
Charles, Fahy
David L. Bazelon
George T. Washington
Harold M. Stephens
Bennett Champ Clark
Wilbur
K. Miller
James M. Proctor
Philip Perlman
CIO
United Steelworkers
Supreme’ ‘Court
Truman
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Philip Murray
County Flood Cost Talk At County Meeting
County supervisors plan an afternoon session to estimate county costs for combating the recent Missouri River flood. County Engineer Paul Mahoney said a damage report to roads and bridges is not complete and that some lowland areas north of Conrail Bluffs remain inaccessible.
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Paul Mahoney
Conrail Bluffs
Surprising Browns Silence Red Sox in 6 1 Victory
Louis Browns defeat Boston 6 to 1 behind Duane Pillette four hit pitching as the Red Sox slump continues. Scoring details show Browns with early runs and extended lead, while Boston struggles at the plate. Other MLB results across the league include Pittsburgh and Chicago games with varied outcomes.
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Louis Browns
Red Sox
Duane Pillette
Hursday
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Piette
Courtney
Masterson
Wight
Gumpert
White
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Waugh
Taln
Garagiola
Mangan
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Chicago
Branca
Schmitz
Black
Campanella
Kippatei
Atwell
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