Iranian Press Silence Keeps Soviet Troop Issue Front and Center
Iranian sources report they hope to present a conclusive report to the United Nations on Russian troop presence. Iran agrees with the UN council action delaying debate until May 20 to gather fuller information for its next move. Ambassador Sadegh Ghotbzadeh and a Tehran spokesman indicate a decisive report is expected well after that date.
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New York
United Nations Oe Council
Hussein Sade
Iran
Andrei Gromyko
Ballentine urges safety drive at North Carolina conference
Lt. Governor L Y Ballentine opened a state industrial safety conference in Raleigh addressing about 50 safety leaders from North Carolina industries and the state labor department. He urged stronger safety efforts, stressed personal responsibility, and praised the state labor department while Shuford outlined a three fold program of education persuasion and salesmanship to cut accidents.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
L. Y. Ballentine
Forrest H. Shuford
Ballentine
State Department ‘of Labor
Cherry
Shuford
White House Seeks End to Deadlock on Housing Program
The administration urged the House to reverse its anti subsidy stance to salvage Truman’s plan for 2.7 million homes in two years. Chairman Spence warned that failure to approve subsidies could doom the program, with Senate House conferees at odds over a $400 million premium proposal for builders.
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Washinton
Truman
House
Spence
D-Ky
Banking Committee
Senate
House Conference Committee
Senate Ageny
Southern En Yn Ag
Wi Wyatt
Coal Strike Paralyzes Auto Plants
The soft coal strike halts most US motorcar production with Ford and GM idled, Chrysler and others planning plant shutdowns. Projections show 50 000 car output next week as rail and maritime unions prepare for a nationwide walkout starting June 15 unless wage and working condition issues are resolved.
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National Convention of Maritime Unions
Ford
Chrysler
Various Ways To Cope With Strike Debated
President Truman weighed options to resolve the coal strike including a White House conference with operators and the United Mine Workers. He left open government seizure of idle mines and railroads if needed to keep trains running. Truman favored a potential seizure of plants only if authorized and noted the importance of a British loan while considering labor legislation.
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Mediatea
Man
White House
United Mine Workers
Truman
Wagner Labor Relations
Ion
L. Lewis
UMW
Wage Stabilization Board
AFL
Midwest
Detroit
General Motors
Chrysler
John L. Lewis
Senate
Lucas
Washington
Iran cites breakdown in talks with Azerbaijan delegation
A special Iranian foreign office attorney said negotiations with the Azerbaijan autonomous government delegation failed due to exaggerated demands by Azerbaijan leaders. The report notes Iran will not call on Russia again and will instead supplement its May 6 preliminary report by May 20 amid travel difficulties and the ongoing Moscow silence on information regarding Red Army withdrawals. Northern provinces were reportedly cleared but Azerbaijan interference hindered confirmation of evacuees. France and Poland did not oppose a Stettinius resolution, despite Russia seeking dismissal of Iran’s case.
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Tehran
Foreign Office
Azerbaijan
Ier Ahmed Qavam
Moscow
Iran
Russia
U. S
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Ala
Council
Stettinus
France
Poland
Paul Hasluck
Churchill urges United States of Europe in Dutch parliament
In a broadcast address to the Dutch parliament Churchill calls for a United States of Europe under a world organization. He praises closer ties within the British commonwealth and with the Soviet Union, urging protection of smaller states and Western democratic unity.
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London
Winston Churchill
United States of Europe
Otherlands Radio
Hilversum
United Nations
Britain
British Commonwealth
United States
PP Churchil
Soviet Union
Churchill
Nce
Europe
United Nations Organization
Truman Not Giving Up On Meeting Paris Conference
President Truman said at a news conference he has not yet deemed the Paris foreign ministers meeting a failure. He added that if breakdown occurs Byrnes will be authorized to announce it. Some officials worry of a Soviet Western split in Europe. He denied any drastic shift in policy toward Russia and said he does not think a German army operates in the British zone.
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Washington
Truman
Paris
Byrnes
Europe
Russia
Germany
Walter Lippman
New York Herald Tribune
Mr.an
Westinghouse strike settled after 115 days
Pittsburgh reports the settlement of the 115 day old Westinghouse Electric strike the longest major walkout since the war ends. Naples notes King Vittorio Emanuele and Queen Elena depart for voluntary exile on the cruiser Duke of Abruzzi. abdication to be formally announced tomorrow. Crown Prince Umberto expected to become king. Italians to vote June 2 on monarchy continuation.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Naples
Vittorio Emanuele
Elena
Duke of Abruzzi
Uumberto
Umberto Ivi
Japs Unable To Form Government Amid Crisis
In Tokyo on May 9 the social democratic party admitted it cannot form a coalition government as the 18 day political crisis continues. Editors speculate a coalition between the Liberals and Shidehara’s Progressive Party on the right may emerge.
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Tokyo
Japan
Social Democratic Party
Shidehara
Progressive Party
11 Pound Limit Imposed On Parcel Post Packages
Washington May 9 The post office department ordered an embargo on parcel post shipments over 11 pounds effective at midnight with four classes of goods exempt including poultry seeds plants perishable foods and medical supplies. The 70 pound normal limit and 60 inch length girth rule remain but parcels over 11 pounds or 60 inches will not be accepted. Postmaster General Robert E Hannegan said action followed requests from the Office of Defense Transportation and the Association of American Railroads.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Robert E. Hannegan
Office of Defense Transition
Association of Rncan Railroads
Connors Diner Closes After Shortages and Patience Run Out
In Danville Illinois the Connors drive in diner shuts for the week with an ad listing lack of bread beverages lights and patience as reasons. The notice appears in the Danville Commercial News.
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Danville, Ill
Connors Drive-In
Danville
Graham Sees Atomic Bomb As Threat To Civilization
Dr. Frank P. Graham president of the University of North Carolina calls for world government ban and control of the atomic bomb. He warns it is the greatest threat to civilization and urges U N backed worldwide production and air distribution for justice and peace. He spoke on the North Carolina Banker association convention.
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Pinehurst
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
America
United Nations
Graham
North Carolina Banker Association
Combat Dead For Americans Total 295,867
The war dead total 295,867 with 12,744 missing and 679,734 wounded, union totals reach 987,845. Army through February 78 229,238 dead and 598,935 wounded. Navy through March 31 45,572 dead and 24,687 wounded. Marines through March 31 20,237 killed and 55,408 wounded. Coast Guard through March 31 820 killed and 213 wounded.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
British Begin Withdrawal of Egyptian Forces
Cairo May 9 British and Egyptian negotiators opened talks on the withdrawal of British forces from Egypt at the foreign ministry. Sources said Britain seeks a one year timetable while Egypt pushes for completion in six months.
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Cairo
Egypt
Police
Agd
Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Explosion Blasts German Town as Forest Fire Spurs Munitions Dump
A forest fire near Borsdorf outside Berlin triggered an explosion at a Luftwaffe munitions dump. The blast caused extensive damage to the town with windows shattered and attics damaged while Soviet authorities did not confirm any casualties.
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Borgsdorf
Germany
Berlin
Air shipment of 2500 pounds fish leaves Wilmington for Charlotte
A 2500 pound air shipment of fish departed Wilmington for Charlotte marking possibly the first fish flown from a North Carolina port to an inland city. The fish were caught late yesterday.
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Wilmington
Charlotte
North Carolina
Churchill urges unity with Soviet Union through United Nations in postwar peace
The World Today column reports Churchill calling for faithful understanding with Russia via the UN to avert war and urges English speaking nations and western democracies to unite. It notes divisions among western allies and the Kremlin over postwar European pacts and attributes disagreements to ideology and shifting influence.
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Winston Churchill
Russia
United Nations
Europe
Soviet Union
Churchill
Paris
Byrnes
Realignment creates vacuum as Russia expands its influence
DeWitt MacKenzie argues that Western allies seek to curb Russia while realignment of Europe and the Mediterranean shifts power. He notes a large secrecy surrounding changes, fears of a new war, and Moscow’s consolidation of eastern Europe, the Balkans, and Turkey into a Red sphere.
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Europe
Germany
Italy
Russia
Britain
Mediterranean
Paris
United States
Moscow
Balkans
Greece
Turkey
Gurney Pushes Draft Extension Amid Senate Moves
Senator Gurney proposes a 30 day extension of the draft if the Senate moves on labor control measures. President Truman says the draft law is in a bad spot and should be extended. Senator Barkley plans to move to extend selective service for one year with 18 months inductee limits after the British loan bill. The draft law expires May 15.
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Washington
Gurney
R-Sd
Senate
Truman
Barkley
Eastland
Motorists and Bus Held Up by Negroes on Fifth Avenue
In New York on May 9 two armed men robbed corset maker Alexander Burger of 725 dollars and jewelry then shot patrolman Matthew Egan, paralyzing him. They hijacked a Fifth Avenue bus, escaped with 37 dollars from the conductor and riders, while police hunted the former servicemen suspects through Harlem.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Harlem
Arthur W. Wallander
Egan
Leon Smith
William Keno
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Charles O. Andrews
Marjorie Spikes
Associated Press
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W. P. Jacobs
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
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