Go West, youth and the duty of learning today
A column reflects on Horace Greeley’s exhortation to “Go West” and argues that education and goodwill are needed to avert global conflict. It cites past unity and present ignorance, urging graduates to pursue knowledge, peace, and understanding while noting leaders who balanced rights with duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
New York
Trifsine
U.S. Grant
Gresley
America
New England
Aire
Hope
Securin
Storace Greeley
Greeley
Tribune
Lincoln
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Horace
Plane Crash Into Skyscraper Shocks New York City
An army Beech C-45 on a navigational training flight crashed into the 58th floor of a Manhattan bank building on Wall Street, killing five officers including Maj. Mansel R. Campbell and Capt. Tom L. Hall. Eyewitnesses described a fireball and flaming debris, with hundreds trapped below and a five-person Army board beginning inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newark
Army
Wac
Tom L. Wall
Clarence P. Kane
Newark Army Air Base
Permanent Recident Investigation Board
Karne
Empire State Building
Hull
Sioux Falls
S.W
Empire State
the Manhattan Company
Wall Street
John Gunther
Chase National Bank Guard
Beaumont
Tex
War Department
Mansel R. Campbell
Pontiau
Mich
Edna
Ewart
Rosy Edward
Tom L. Hall
Austin
Helen Lindseth Hall
Randall
Kenneth
Robert L. Stevenson
Bronx
3Éth
Angela A. Ross
Whitehall
Fifteenth Air Force
Martha
Port Arthur
Alex
Diane Victoria
Atlas Corporation
Bank
Pine Street
Atlas
Lt. Bond
Newark Airput
U.S. Treasury
John Callan
U. S. Trust Company
East River
Supply sergeants urged to fit proper wartime uniforms
Washington May 2 WPi reports secretary of war Patterson orders a strict standard for Army clothing. All soldiers must wear properly sized uniforms and coats. Recruits and veterans alike must have correct gear with on hand outfits altered to fit when needed.
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Washington
Patturson
Seryview
Stouk
Paterso
Byrnes Presses Russia to Let European Peace Talks Happen
In a radio address Secretary Byrnes warned Moscow to stop blocking a European peace conference this summer or the United States would walk out of the Big Four talks and push the issue to the United Nations. He asserted Russia blocked progress in Paris and insisted a peace conference is essential this summer, counting on Moscow leaders to shift stance during the Paris recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
Paris
United States
Byrnes
Rugsia
United Nations
Alain
Russia
John M Hightower
Moscow
Molotov
Stalin
Europe
Parker Seeks State Primary for Congressional Race
Parker of Dardanelle asks Rep. Hays to push for congressional elections to be decided at the state primary on July 30 rather than the federal primary. He urged Maj. Homer Berry and opposes Rep. Cravens, citing a push by Lee Whittaker. Adams, Jonesboro, says results could be decided at state office primaries if candidates agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitle
Parker Parker
Dardanelle
Brooks Hays
Oren Harris
Paul Geren
Bruce Bennett
Fix Dorado
Parker
Arthur Adams
Adams
Jonesboro
Yanks Raid Danube River Hungarians in Surprise Action
Four thousand American troops raided a Hungarian river fleet along the Danube in Vilshofen Germany near Passau. They boarded about 400 boats, seized weapons radio gear and contraband, and detained hundreds for investigation. One German patrolman was wounded. no other resistance.
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Donald Doane Vilshofen
Germany
Danube River
Vilshaten
Danube
Passau
U. S. Army
Deggendort
Black Sea
Gambling Fight Showdown in Louisiana
Louisiana House leaders prepared to vote on a resolution opposing gambling legality as New Orleans lawmakers pushed three measures to permit games of chance. Rep Carl Close of Alexandria filed a counterresolution against legalization, with a vote likely today though floor consideration of legalization bills would be delayed for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
House of Representatives
New Orleans
Carl Close
Alexandria
House
Accidentally Shot to Death at Berryville
Berryville May 21 Sam F. Jones 38 a Berryville Monument Co employee and former marine accidentally shot and killed himself while cleaning a shotgun at his home. Coroner Ray L. Nelson reported. The Mississippi River has more than 40 tributaries.
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Berryville
Sam F. Jones
Berryville Monument Company
Ray L. Nelson
Truman Orders Seizure of Coal Mines
President Truman directed Interior Secretary Krug to seize the soft coal mines under a truce expiring Saturday. White House said Krug would take over the mines tomorrow at a time to be set by him as labor talks race against a Thursday strike deadline. Union leaders warned of ongoing disputes and possible walkouts amid slow coal production and broader labor tensions.
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Washington
Truman
Interior
J. A. Krug
White House
Charles G. Ross
Krug
United Press Administration
John R. Steelman
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Alvanley Johnston
Steelman
John L. Lewis
Youngstown Sheet ‘Tube Co
Youngstown
Canadian International Woodworkers of America
CIO
German Werewolves Taste Doughnuts At Berlin Press Camp
Berlin May 20. Werewolves eat doughnuts at dusk. Two German children Manfred and Karin, known as the little werewolves, frequent the press camp and star in a doughnut and soft drink ritual. Manfred, blue-eyed and lemon-blond, hugs reporters, shelves doughnuts, and guards tennis balls. Karin is shy and often lets him finish her drink. Manfred aims for America, views it as endless supply of treats, while day by day press workers wonder about his mother and family care.
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Sy Hal Soyle
Berlin
Twilish Do
Manfred
Karin
Reich
Ixaein
Herlin
Amie
Press Club
Hey
Dodgers
America
Gqnce
Iran Azarbaijan clash news from Tehran front line day two
Reports from Tehran and Tabriz describe a second day of fighting between Iranian and Azerbaijan forces. Government officials minimize clashes while Azerbaijan broadcasts claim repeated attacks and vow victory for liberty. A joint Iran Azerbaijan inquiry is announced to verify frontier engagements.
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Tehran
Tabriz
Azerbaijan
Ahmed Ghavam
Ghayam
Yabriz
Ghavam
Repori
Kurdistan
Daafar Pishevari
Azerbaijan Radio
WIH
London
Radio
Joint Commission of
Iran
Senate Moves To Tighten Labor Strikes Policy
Senate discussions focus on strengthening mediation and cooling off periods, restricting union funds, outlawing secondary boycotts, and expanding Wagner Act limits. Proposals would require conciliation service use for 10 days before strikes, limit contributions to union funds controlled by unions, and limit violence while reshaping who the Wagner Act covers.
Hope Star Publishes 24 Page Tabloid for Hope High Graduates
The Hope Star features a yearly 24 page tabloid dedicated to the Hope High School graduating class, highlighting senior achievements, memories, and milestone moments in a compiled section for graduates and families.
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Hope Star
Star
Hope High School
City of Hope issues permits for seven new buildings
Builders must obtain city permits for new structures in Hope. Since May 3, seven permits totaling about 20 200 were issued, with several structures previously built without authorization. Permits listed for Hugh Garrett Doyle Rogers CR Anderson H E Benson Lex Helms Jr Earl Powell and H C Murphy including residences cafes and garages.
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City of Hope
Hope City Hall
Hugh Garrett
Hervey Street
Doyle Rogers
Pond Street
Frisco
CR. Anderson
Hope Basket Co
H. E. Benson
West Third St
Lex Helms, Jr
Earl Powell
North Main St
H. C. Murphy
Oaklawn
Hope
Union Group in Session at Ft. Smith
Union group in Ft Smith as Arkansas Federation of Labor opens its second day with C G Wright of the International Hodcarriers as principal speaker. Other speakers include J Cline House and Paul Aymon. Union leaders discuss wage issues, legal threats to collective bargaining, and support for higher southern family income amid tensions over Negro labor. Congressman Oren Harris voices pro-labor stance on the case and strike bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
C. G. Wright
International Hodcarriers, Building and Common Laborers Union
Arkansas Federation of Labor
J. Cline House
Oklahoma Federation of Labor
Paul Aymon
George Googe
AFL
G. Love Grant
Arkansas Supreme Court
Arkansas
U. S. Supreme Court
W. Mowery
Hot Springs
South
Northwest
Mowery
Oren Harris
McNarney Bans Mixed Marriages With German Women
Gen Joseph McNarney, American commander in Germany, said American troops would not be allowed to marry German girls while the occupation lasts or until a peace treaty is signed. He dismissed concerns over high illegitimacy, noting a German survey showed about 30 percent illegitimate births in major towns, rising above 50 percent in some areas.
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Berlin
Joseph McNarney
Germany
McNarney
Seeks Action on Labor Within Week
Washington May 21 Democratic Leader Barkley urged the Senate to limit debate and move to action on labor legislation. With drafts on labor, OPA and atomic energy control listed as musts before a July recess, time pressed. Pepper favored a quick vote on his health and welfare funds amendment, while Byrd sought to curb employer control of welfare funds. The Labor Committee bill centers on a strengthened federal conciliation service and protecting farmers delivering perishable produce to market.
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William T. Peacock
Washington
Barkley
Senate
Chamber
OPA
Byrd
D-Va
Pepper
Labor Committee
Ball
R-Minn
MacArthur Blocks Japanese Purge Nominees in Cabinet Signals
General MacArthur declared a no exceptions policy on purgees for Japan's new cabinet. Two nominees for Prime Minister Yoshida's lineup were rejected, prompting quick ministerial reshuffles as Yoshida seeks emperor approval. The move affects Justice and Agriculture posts amid Liberal opposition and a Diet session resumption.
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Morrie Landsberg
Tokyo
MacArthur
iPremer Shigeru Yoshida
Yoshida
Chuzo Iwata
Hiroshi Nasu
Ais
Iwata
Shidehara
Japanese Foreign Liaison Office
Nasu
Joji Hayashi
Hitono Wada
Agrarian Policy Bureau
Agriculture Ministry
Tokutaro Kimath
Justice Sinister
Liberal Party
Wada
Mayush
Dwara
MagArthur
Japan Communist Party
Japan
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Congress
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Jonn L. Lewis
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Ft. Smith
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