Life raft sighted in Baltic search for missing U S plane
A Baltic Sea rescue near Bornholm reported an object resembling a life raft and astronautlike protective gear afloat as U S Navy 16 crewmen aboard an unarmed B1 bomber disappeared en route from Frankfurt to Copenhagen. Danish and U S authorities pursued the sighting amid conflicting notes from Soviet and American officials.
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Ku Klux Klan Denies Role in Negro Concert Cancellation
A Georgia newspaperman recalls Klansmen connected to a canceled concert involving a Negro performer linked to funeral rites for President Roosevelt. The Absorption of Georgia Knights and an Atlanta group deny involvement while local officials report pressure from advertisers and mixed local reactions.
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Seizure Approved In Gaming Device Case
Court records show a seizure approval in a gaming device case involving defendants including Mreniaghant Delieg. The case details reference state authority and appeals court records as part of the proceedings.
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Delieg
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Truman marks fifth year in confident mood on campaign trail
President Truman completes his fifth year in office in a confident mood after a Florida vacation. He plans a nationwide push against Republican attacks on Secretary of State and policy. Senators and aides describe him as vigorous and ready to press a broad program, with upcoming rallies and a campaign tour along the West to follow.
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Taft accuses Truman of libel in spy hunter case
Washington AP report of Sen Taft accusing President Truman of libeling Senator McCarthy and pre judging his charges of Communism in the State Department. The Senate committee plans a public hearing for Louis Budenz and Owen Latimore on April 20 as Latimore denies Communist ties and Budenz asserts potential 400 concealed Communists in the United States.
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New York
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Mel Carthy
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13 Men Killed In B 29 Crash Near Sandia
A B 29 from Walker Base Rosewell New Mexico crashed near Sandia secret weapons base killing all 13 aboard. The Strategic Air Command confirmed no buildings were damaged and the incident remained highly restricted as next of kin were notified.
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N. M
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Walker Base
Rosewrll
Kirkland Field
Ant
United States
Kirtland
Air Force
Mdriiing Sande
Mir
Two More Convicts Escape In Vehicle
Two inmates from Russell County escaped in a state-contracted truck near the Alabama line, driving off about 4 pm. A manhunt continues for Walter Light of Arab and others, with the truck later found near a river fish camp. Authorities say the men, jailed for grand larceny, fled in Barbour County near the Henry County line on Highway 24, with Culberson due for release soon.
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Als
Dothan
Russell County
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Roger Williams
Fred Culberson
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Dave
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Barbour
Henry
Eufayte
Governor Folsom Urges Nomination of Hamm in Alabama Race
Governor Folsom voiced support for Hamm in the May 2 primary, urging Alabamians to nominate him. He listed eight issues championed by Hamm and the administration, including pensions, road repairs, home for every county, and higher teacher salaries, claiming no effective opposition to the administration.
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Brannan Charged With Hiring Audience for Speech
Washington AP reports Secretary Brannan faced charges over using funds to hire an audience for a Minnesota soil conservation planning meeting. Senators allege 5000 Minnesota farm committeemen were recruited with promises of pay and travel allowances, tying the affair to political aims.
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Aiken
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McGrat Hoke
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Graveside services mark fifth anniversary of FDR death
Hyde Park observances recall Franklin D. Roosevelt life at a memorial service at his grave. The Rev Gordon L Kidd led rites at St James Episcopal Church and the burial site drew about 52000 visitors daily. George Palmer notes peak tourist access to the Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site and the family mansion atop the Hudson.
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Robert Euison Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Gordon L. Kidd
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Xtich
George A. Palmer
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Palmer
Hudson
James M
Sarah Delano Roovevelt
Sally
Planes clash over Baltic region shot down by fighters
A U S Navy patrol aircraft near the Baltic area was reportedly shot down by Soviet fighters after a Saturday incident. Officials described a diplomatic protest and warned against escalating tension while noting the history of frontier moves since World War II and the desire to avoid a broader confrontation.
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Mostow
Baltic
U.S
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Sovieis
Relatana
Rawi Wsce
Berlin
Ruattang
Newton Boy's Calf Is Grand Champion
The Tri States Fat Stock Show in Dothan crowned the Newton boy and his 1,180 pound calf Grand Champion after a busy day of judging. Reserve Champion went to a 14 year old from Harmon 4-H, with Major W Espy buying the Grand Champion for fifty cents a pound and Wilson and Company purchasing the Reserve for thirty cents a pound. The event ran alongside the Cherokee Wild West rodeo at Ramsey and Lena Stock Yard.
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Omar Dozier
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Wilson and Company
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A. D. Davks
Dacksenville
Raymond Torn
Page
Jefferson Birthday Observed One Day Late in Alabama
MONTGOMERY AP Gov James E Folsom announced that most Alabama state employees will observe Thomas Jeffersons birthday on Friday instead of Thursday to create a long weekend. Except for Department of Industrial Relations staff, all state workers will have the day off.
Pace Takes Office As Army Secretary
Frank Pace Jr. was sworn in as Secretary of the Army, succeeding Gordon Gray. Pace, former Director of the Budget, took the oath in a ceremony attended by the cabinet and Defense Secretary Johnson and presided over by Chief Justice Fred Vinson.
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Frank Page, Jr
Army
Gordon Gray
Pace
Fred Vinton
Defense
Johnson
Geneva Voters Approve Four-Mill Hospital Tax Amid Low Turnout
Inclement weather but Geneva County residents backed the four mill ad valorem tax for a county hospital. From about 9,500 qualified voters, over 2,000 cast ballots, with 1190 for and 902 against statewide, and local tallies showing strong support in Hartford Chancellor Lewary Binck Slocomb and nearby communities.
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Geneva County
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Samton
Chancellor
Lewary
Binck
Slocomb
Agaiset
Marianna Officials Demand Utilities Upgrade
Marianna officials demand Florida Public Utilities Company overhaul the city electricity and water systems. Mayor Glenn Holley announced after the Board of City Commissioners approved a plan. The board declared current facilities obsolete and in need of meeting modern standards to serve the city of around 10 000. A survey by Smith and Gillespie consulting engineers supported the action.
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Marianne
Florida Public Uites
National Fire
Glenn Holley
Iigmand
Board of City Commissioners
Smith and Gillespie
Two Racial Issues To Be Fought Out In Florida Court
In Florida the state Supreme Court will hear two cases tomorrow. One concerns whether five Negro students should be admitted to the white University of Florida. The other concerns appeals of two Negroes sentenced to die for murders linked to a fire at a Negro house. Both sides are represented by City Attorney Alex Akerman of Orlando.
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Florida
State Supreme Court
University of Florida
Sitna
Alex Akerman, Jc
Orlando
Richard Ervin
Megross
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