Vehicles Blown Up By Jewish Gang Near Jerusalem Ambush
In Jerusalem two jeeps were ambushed by men believed to be from the Jewish underground. British authorities found two nooses nearby and detained three suspects. Irgun Zvai Leumi threatened retaliation after executions of its members. Five soldiers escaped injury. a civilian was hurt. Additional blasts damaged two more military vehicles between Tel Aviv Haifa and near Jerusalem.
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Frederik II Becomes Denmark’s New King After Father’s Death
Copenhagen reports King Christian X dies at 76 after a 15 day illness from heart failure. Frederik IX, 48, a music lover and seafarer, will be proclaimed from Christiansborg Castle balcony this afternoon, succeeding his father as ruler of Denmark.
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Red Cross Criticized By Mayor In Texas City Blast
In Texas City April 21 the mayor charged Red Cross relief was inadequate after a harbor blast. Roy Wade said 299 percent of prisoners still missing and 132 victims unidentified. Thirty five bodies were found yesterday in the 70 acre debris field. Red Cross officials defended relief efforts amid lingering gas danger and criticism from Mayor Trahan.
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Galveston
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Gerald Wesselius
St. Louis
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Wesselius
Ministers in Semi-Secret Session on Austrian Pact
Moscow dispatch reports the council of foreign ministers meeting in semi secret session to break deadlocks on the Austrian treaty. Secretary Marshall proposed the action amid a second such meeting as Molotov opposes including a clause guaranteeing Austrian integrity.
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Council of Foreign Ministers
Marshall
Russia
V. M. Molotov
Foreign ministers adjourn with no decisive Austrian treaty surge
After nearly two hours in semi secret session the council of foreign ministers adjourned with a curt statement that they discussed the Austrian treaty. An official spokesman said a future agenda item was probable but declined to elaborate. No definite agreement on major issues emerged. A high official noted a faint chance of an Austrian treaty agreement.
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Austria
Secretive Marsh Pushes for Narrow Committee Approach
The report notes Marsh advocating limited talks and a semi secret committee after ordering most advisers from the room. Only three advisers and Marshall remained to continue discussions.
Taxi Operator Found Dead Near Sylva
Jack Hall a 39 year old taxi operator was found bludgeoned to death in his car on a lonely road near Sylva. His wife Margie Mapes Hall 20 was found beaten and unconscious at his side. Sheriff Middleton said $387 was in his pockets. A coroner's jury ruled death at the hands of an unknown assailant with a blunt instrument. Officers reported no clues. Mrs Hall was near death at the community hospital. The couple were last seen on Sylva streets about 10 o'clock last night.
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Weather update shows fair night and warmer trend
The forecast indicates a clear night with mild temperatures and a slight rise in warmth. Expect calmer winds and comfortable conditions as air stays dry.
Snowstorm Delivers Heavy Snow Across New England
A freak spring storm plowed a narrow path through southern New England bringing up to nine inches of snow in Manchester New Hampshire and six inches in Concord and five in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Temperatures expected to fall below freezing tonight with sleet in Boston. No crop damage reported.
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Tax Slashing Curtain Rises Tomorrow In Washington
The senate prepares to vote on tax cuts with questions on refunds and timing. President Truman warns lower taxes now may fuel inflation while predicting a $1.25 million surplus for the current fiscal year. Senator Lucas proposes a January 1 tax cut on a different basis, affecting administration votes.
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Steel Strike End Near as Wage Pact Aims for Year
Pittsburgh April 21 Agreement on a $1 a day wage increase for 140000 U S Steel workers promises a year of strike free production. The CIO and United Steel Workers leader and J A Stephens signed with unions set to approve. direct cost placed at 75 million dollars. The deal covers five major subsidiaries and may shape future industry settlements.
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Arabs Push for Palestine Ruling at UN Session
The Arab league moved to force a UN special session debate on Palestine despite opposition from the United States and Britain. Syrian delegate Faris El Ahoury said he would file a formal request within three days to expand the agenda to full discussion at the session opening next Monday.
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Great Britain
Faris el Ahoury
Holy Land
Brooklyn detectives hunt cruel killer in fatal break in
In New York on April 21 a burglar who giggled during a brutal attack beat 15 year old Selma Graff and her brother Donald 9 in their ground floor apartment. Selma died ten hours after the assault. The boy received five stitches. The killer fled with an 18 inch iron pipe as the mother Pauline Graff 38 was away at a movie.
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AFL Executive Council Eyes CIO Merger Talks
The AFL executive council invited the CIO peace committee to confer in Washington on merging the two unions amid looming congressional curbs on labor activity. President William Green announced the telegram invitation after a council meeting focused on union restrictions, signaling renewed effort toward merger as both groups seek joint action in Capitol Hill and state legislatures.
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William Green
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Philip Murray
Three Escape From Charleston County Jail
Three prisoners escaped from the county jail by using a rope of seven blankets after guards reportedly missed a routine check. Named escapees are Joe O. Heatherly, 32, of Spartanburg awaiting general sessions on auto theft. Richard W. Vincent, 19, a Texas sailor awaiting trial on a similar charge. and Francis M. Howard, 21, Baltimore native awaiting federal trial for violating the national motor vehicle theft act.
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Joe O. Heatherly
Spartanburg
Richard W. Vincent
Texas
Francis M. Howard
Baltimore
Woodmen of the World Hold 17th Biennial Meeting in Charlotte
The North Carolina Woodmen of the World opened its 17th biennial meeting in Charlotte with about 300 delegates expected. State head camp officers will be elected this afternoon and Charles A. Hines of Greensboro, a national director, will speak at the evening session. R Frank Patterson of Kannapolis leads head camp initiation ceremonies.
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North Carolina Woodmen of the World
Charles A. Hines
Greensboro
R. Frank Patterson
Kannapolis
Chinese General Proposes Moral Re Armament Plan
General Ho Ying-Chin proposes a program to win over Chinese Reds through moral rehabilitation a shift from force to ideas He calls for trained groups to study moral re armament in America and return to implement reforms with economic and moral reforms to undermine communist influence.
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International Assembly For Moral
Niagara Falls
China
CIA
America
S. S. Lo
Chiang Kai-shek
Stairs Priest Slashed During Holy Communion Attack
In New Orleans on April 21 Rev. James W. Courtney, 46, was slashed and stabbed during a Sunday high mass at the Immaculate Conception church while warding the chalice. Suspect Don Louis Laurenz, 27, jailed on aggravated battery. identity cards list Houston and Beaumont Texas. Prisoner gave no information to officers.
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James W. Courtney
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