D A R Moves to Delete White Artists Clause at Hall
At Atlantic City May 20 the D A R met ahead of the 55th continental congress to consider removing the white artists only clause from leases for the constitution hall in Washington. A 17 woman committee backs permitting Negro entertainers in commercial programs. Delegates debated whether to bring the proposal to the floor. a showdown was anticipated for tomorrow or Wednesday.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Congress
Constitution Hall
Washington, D. C
D.A.R
Resolutions Committee
Congress
Romanian government recognizes Spanish republic in exile in Paris
Bucharest reported on May 20 that the Romanian government had recognized the Spanish republican government in exile based in Paris. Separately, a woodworking tip advised removing old glue with hot vinegar before applying fresh glue and letting wood dry thoroughly.
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Bucharest
Bucharest Radio Today
Paris
Special Medical Care For Soviets 100 Years Old
The Moscow radio said all Russians aged 100 and older will be placed under special medical supervision by scientist Alexander A. Bogomolets who is pursuing the sources of longevity. The note comes from London dated May 20.
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London
Alexander A. Bogomolets
Moscow Radio
Bodies Of Man And Woman Found In Automobile Near Greenville
In Greenville South Carolina on a lonely road ten miles from the city a man and a woman were found dead in an automobile. Coroner J D Turner reported they had probably been dead over a week and left notes signed L W McAbee and Sarah F McAbee dated May 11 and May 12. A hose from the car exhaust was found inside the vehicle. The man was about 25 and the woman’s age was listed as unknown.
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Greenville
S. C
J. D. Turner
L. W. McAbee
Sarah F. McAbee
Turner
Bull Snake Is Gathered In By Pedestrian
In Albuquerque on a downtown corner a three foot bull snake rested on a car running board. Onlookers watched as Willie Salas collected the snake before anyone saw how it arrived and quipped I’ve got mice in my cellar.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Illie Salas
Col Devereux To Wed Baltimore Girl
Baltimore society notes announce the wedding of Miss Rachel Clarke Cooke of Baltimore to Col. James P. S. Devereux the Wake Island hero. The ceremony is set for June 1 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Baltimore with details forthcoming.
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Col. Devereux
Baltimore
Rachel Clarke Cooke
Col
James P. S. Devereux
Wake Island
St. Ignatius Catholic Church
Truman urges enlistment of leaders for peace
President Truman, continuing from page one, says success requires people willing to work for their goals and urges listeners to join the team in leadership for peace. The statement drew applause in the John Gano chapel as his voice carried outside via loudspeakers.
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John Gano
Police Seek Escaped Prisoner Ruth Lee Wilson
Local police are on the lookout for Ruth Lee Wilson a 26 year old Negro who escaped from the county farm last night. She previously faced prostitution and prohibition charges and was sentenced to the farm for nine months.
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Ruth Lee Wilson
Leonard Street
Mrs. Aurora A. Smith Dies in City Home at 85
Mrs. Aurora Alice Smith, 85, died at her daughter Mrs. W H Jones 1301 est Green street Sunday at 10 35 am after five months of illness. Born Randolph county December 16 1860 she married William H Smith December 4 1879 who died in 1939. She lived in this city since 1902 and is survived by two daughters eight grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral at West End Baptist church Monday at four pm with interment at Pleasant Grove church cemetery.
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W. H. Jones
Green Street
Randolph County
William H. Smith
D. M. Hall
Roanoke
West End Baptist Church
Pleasant Grove Church
Truman wraps up Kansas City talks after honorary degree
President Truman flew to Kansas City after receiving an honorary degree. Whitney and Johnston, leaders of the train men and engineers, returned to town as part of a truce after his visit. Steelman said talks proceed hour by hour with separate discussions and a possible joint session later.
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Kansas City
A. F. Whitney
Alvaniey Johnston
Engineers Brotherhoods
Truman
Whitney
Johnston
Ttal
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Fighting Near Tabriz Signals Turmoil in Azerbaijan Region
Reuters and BBC reported martial law in Tabriz with a military governor appointed as fighting raged 30 miles west near Lake. Azerbaijan supporters were urged to defend themselves while authorities warned of the death penalty for violators. No confirmation of Russian involvement was available.
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BBC
Padvam
Reuters
Azerbaijan
Iran
Tehran
Court says publishers in race case cancel interview
In the dispute the Frauleins claim racial bias while publishers failed to appear. The army canceled the interview and allowed Devone to speak to reporters. Publishers Frank Stanley Louisville Defender D H Davis Kansas City Call W O Walker Cleveland Call reportedly traveled to Munich.
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Devone
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Louisville Defender
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Kansas City Call
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Cleveland Call
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Hoover World Hunger Conference Seeks Famine Solutions
Delegates from 18 nations and five international bodies gathered as UN FAO estimated 30.5 million tons of wheat needed in shortage areas and 18-20 million tons available from surplus countries. Sir John Orr warned no large grain reserves would exist after 1946. Hoover and President Truman messages opened the program amid calls to extend UNRRA and craft a new international agency to manage future shortages.
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Truman
Hoover
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John Orr
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UNRRA
China
Russia
Argentina
Brazil
Siam
Night Sessions Of Municipal Court
A night session of municipal criminal court is scheduled tonight at the county building with about 150 cases on the docket. A one week term of civil superior court this week necessitated the night court.
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Municipal Criminal Court
Civil Superior Court
Slow Going Recovery In Stock Market
Mixed market activity with gains led by U S Steel General Motors Santa Fe Southern Pacific and others while Chrysler Sears Roebuck GE and Standard Oil lagged at times. Cotton, rayon, and textile prices shifted on Washington controls with demand for bag trade and rubber inputs. potato, livestock trends showed firming tones in mid May.
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Washington
Chicago
Hollywood Behind The Scenes Highlights From Harrison Carroll
Hollywood gossip notes include Mickey Rooney buying two pacing horses and planning to drive his own sulky, Rooney and Bonita Granville reuniting in Uncle Andy Hardy, Ingrid Bergman dieting for Arch of Triumph, Lana Turner dating Steve Crane, and various bites on Mayer figures and independent stars with brief career and home-life updates.
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Andy Hardy
Lana Turner
Indiana
Steve Crane
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Lacey’s
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Arizona
Dog Helps To Combat Cancer Auction Raises Funds
In Vale Oregon a small dog sold for 30 cents and was auctioned, bid upon and finally bought for 117 dollars to reach 78 percent of Vale’s fundraising quota for cancer research. The canine had a value tagged at 2.50 and contributed despite modest original price.
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INS
Vale
Gary Cooper’s Rise From Cowboy to Screen Star
Gary Cooper, born May 7, 1901 in Helena Montana, faced a Grinnell College rejection before rising to fame as a leading film actor. His early career switched from ranch life to cowboy roles after a break with acting, with Wings marking the end of his cowboy typecast. He married Veronica Balfe in 1933, has daughter Maria born in 1938, and the family summers on Long Island.
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Iowa
Grinnell College
England
Helena
Montana
Montana Supreme Court
Gary
Frank James Cooper
Wesleyan College
Chicago
Cooper
Los Angeles
Ronald Colman
Barbara Worth
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Social Register
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Rocky
Maria
Coopers
Long Island
National Purple Heart Meeting Set For August
The national convention of Military Order of the Purple Heart will be held in Portland in August. Port land chapter Commander Guy Reed announced the event, with national Convention Chairman Andrew Segal of Baltimore Md confirming the award of the convention and presiding here.
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Ore
Military Order of Purple Ion
Guy Reed
Reed
Andrew Segal
Baltimore
Home canned foods lose flavor and color after long storing
Americans use about forty million pounds of avocados annually. Home canned foods kept longer than a year tend to become soft and lose flavor and color.
Dionne Quintuplets Turn 12 With Giftless Birthday Plan
In Callander Ontario the Dionne quintuplets will mark their 12th birthday without gifts. They request donations to a Catholic relief fund in the Vatican to aid European children instead of presents.
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Dionne
Vatican
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