Nine Die in Jerusalem Explosion
An explosion destroyed the Jewish Agency building in Jerusalem, killing nine and injuring 89 as a car with an American flag was parked in the courtyard. Haganah took charge of the scene, and officials suspect an explosive under the car. The U S Consul General’s car may have been involved.
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Jewish Agency
Organization For Palesting Jewry
Haganah
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U. S
Robert
Macatee
Leib Cafh
Keren Hayesson
Calculza van Tuod
Jblaat
Whenney
Te Jewish Agency
Rooney Stars In Kier's Guy At Saenger Theater
Mickey Rooney stars in Kier's Guy at the Saenger Theater starting Sunday in a mature role as a hard hitting new arrival from the gutter to greatness. Other principals include Grian Donlevy, Ann Blyth and James Dunn.
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Mickey Rooney
Saenger Theater
Rooney
G@rian Donlevy
Ann Blyth
James Dunn
Secretary Marshall Urges Calm Amid World Tensions
Secretary of State Marshall cautions the public to keep cool as global tensions rise. He warns against rash reactions to rapid developments, notes the danger of war, and discusses the Marshall plan’s potential to stabilize Europe and deter Soviet expansion. He cites Czechoslovakia’s fate and Finland’s threat as factors hardening democracies’ resolve.
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Marshall
Czechoslovakia
Finland
Russia
Europe
Italy
Yugoslavia
France
Judge Rules for Caldwell in Colliers Libel Suit
A federal jury in Tallahassee awarded Gov. Millard Caldwell $237,500 in damages against Colliers magazine for libel over an editorial about lynching. Colliers plans to appeal, asserting free press rights while Caldwell aims to donate any award to Florida A and M College. The case followed the shooting of Jesse James Payne in Madison County.
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Fla
Millard Caldwel
Florida
Colliers Magazine
Caldwell
Colliers
Coldier
Caldwel
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Talahassee
Florida A. and
M. College For New Broes
William L. Chenery
Madison County
Jesse James Payne
Fox
Marshall Still Favors Miitary Aid
Washington reports a Senate vote imminent on the Marshall Plan as critics push to narrow spending. Senator Wherry insists on delaying action and seeks a cap of 4.0 billion in the first year while pledging a night session to complete the five billion program. Other measures fail to advance, including a United Nations controlled foreign aid bill and a plan to charter 300 dry cargo ships.
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uPj
Senate
Marshall
Wherry
R-Ned
Taylor
D‘daho
United Nations
Henry Walace
MacArthur Supporter Echoes Tokyo Poster Campaign
In Tokyo a two story office displays a sign backing General MacArthur for U.S. president. Toshio Oda, a poet and contractor, plans 200000 yen to aid the bid and will distribute 10000 posters in English and Japanese. He warns of atom bomb threat and calls MacArthur the only savior.
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General MacArthur
U.S.A
Toshio Oda
MacArthu
Oda
Furniture dealer dies in Helena discovery of life
Helena obituary notes A B Lewis, 3, longtime furniture dealer and former Arkansas association member, dies here after a long career. Survivors include widow Wen Song and Guaness Yellowstone Park relatives. The piece also reflects era commentary on politics and economy within scattered notes.
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Helena
A. B. Lewis
Operalor
Arkansas
Associati
Big Widows
Wwen Song and
iGuanes
Measles in State Show Sharp Increase
Little Rock reports a sharp rise in Arkansas measles cases with 228 new infections last week, 154 the prior week, and 178 for the same week in 1947. The year total reaches 1,024 while influenza cases slip from 249 to 187, with 195 in the prior year.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
State Health Department
Midi
Truman May Give Views on Situation
President Truman may disclose his views on the world situation at a 5 p.m. news conference after George Marshall warned that events in Europe are very serious. The White House faces a dilemma of informing the public while trying to calm war fears amid pressures from a coming election.
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Europe
Asia
Western Hemisphere
Czechoslovakia
Jan Masaryk
R. H. Shackford Weshington
UPI
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Ruman
Istate
George C. Warsauls
Marshal
Marshall
Truman
Charles A. Savon
R. No J
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Lee
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Bygrella
Eaton
United States
Democrats Seek Advise on Action
Washington march 11 and Democratic leaders held a two day parley to map strategy for the party and President Truman. National Chairman J Howard McGrath called in leaders from across the nation as Leon Henderson of Americans for Democratic Action urged a strong fight for civil rights amid Southern opposition and potential walkouts. The session plans to gear up for the Philadelphia convention in July with focus on unity and liberal labor mobilization in key northern and western industrial states.
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Dru- Man
J. Howard McGrath
Leon Henderson
Americans For Democratic Action
Executive Committee
Gore
Philadelphia
McGrath
Fruman
Henderson
Ine
OPA
ADA
Political Trend Highlighted by Eaton Insights
Eaton criticizes current political climate, arguing the absence of a workable world policy stems from the ongoing partisan situation. He notes the lack of a clear plan until after the election concludes.
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Eaton
Mickey Rooney Star Heads Saenger Feature Killer McCoy
Mickey Rooney leads the cast in the Saenger feature Killer McCoy with Ann Blyth Brian Donlevy and James Dunn. Blyth plays a young actress rising after setbacks and an Oscar nomination and forms a romance with Rooney provoking a gangland war amid a boxing backdrop. Hoyt Howland directs the film with Sam Zimbalist producing.
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Mickey Rooney
Killer McCoy
Saenger
Ann Blythe
Rooney
Brian Donlevy
James Dunn
Hollywood
Joan Crawford
Mildred Tierce
Wich
Rales
Song Tutts
Guy
Burt Lancaster
Killer McCay
Gran Wonnery
Hoy Howland
MeCoy
Sam Zimbalist
Independent Vote Shapes Democratic Party Action Plan
Gael Sullivan, executive director of the national committee, said in advance of today’s session that party leaders will be asked for advice with accent on a positive program of action, signaling a decisive moment for an independent vote.
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National Committee
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