Lattimore Denounces McCarthy Assassination of Motives
Johns Hopkins professor Owen Lattimore testifies to a Senate subcommittee denying he is a Communist and accusing Senator McCarthy of misuse of power. He vows to consult lawyers about a suit and hopes McCarthy resigns. McCarthy cross examination rights are debated as Lattimore lists alleged McCarthy abuses and secret documents use.
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AFL CIO Merger Talk Surfaces in Labor Circles
Washington reports a revived push for union unification led by CIO President Philip Murray and AFL President William Green. Murray proposes a grand program of cooperation before full merger, while Green favors immediate consolidation. Both leaders acknowledge past disputes but stay open to talks upon Murray's return to Washington.
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Chrysler Studies Union Peace Plan Amid 72 Day Strike
Chrysler Corp faces a 72 day strike as it reviews a CIO United Auto Workers peace proposal. The plan seeks a pension fund to cover $100 a month at 65 with 25 years, funded by flexible payments and actuary estimates to cover past and future credits.
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Six Children Die In Fast Moving House Fire
A Toronto blaze consumed a residence early today, killing six children aged eight to sixteen. Parents Roy and Mrs. Harding escaped with two other children, while two more children perished in their beds. The victims included four boys and two girls.
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House approves housing measure with veteran aid
The House approved a nearly four billion dollar expansion of the federal housing program. The package includes a new hundred fifty million dollar direct loan program for ex-GIs and other veteran housing aids.
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Be Kind to Animals Week and National Music Week Declared
Madison Wisconsin governor Ren Neb ohm proclaimed May 7 to 13 as Be Kind to Animals Week and National Music Week. Local officials noted the joint observance aims to promote animal welfare and support the arts.
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Bullets Kill Kansas City Political Boss and Aide
In Kansas City, Democratic political boss Charles Binaggio and aide Charles Gargotta were shot to death inside Binaggio’s Truman Road clubrooms. Police said a close associate fired, Binaggio four times and Gargotta once. $2,041 and $24 were found on the bodies.
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NLRB Division Defects Cited by Board and Counsel
The National Labor Relations Board told senators its division of powers with General Counsel Robert Denham has been a failure and urged abolishing Denham's separate authority.
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Truman seeks extension of unemployment pay to 6 million
President Truman sent Congress a message proposing extending unemployment compensation to about 6,000,000 people and raising benefits by roughly 29 percent. The plan would raise average payments by 20 percent and broaden coverage to employers with one to seven workers. The White House notes states vary in coverage and cites potential $850 million gains if 1949 rules had applied.
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Brazil Train Disaster Drowns Dozens as Bridge Collapses
In Rio de Janeiro area an Easter holiday train plunged into the Indian river after a bridge gave way. About 100 killed and roughly 200 injured as the 28 coach train sank in dark, flood waters with passengers sleeping at the time.
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Sherry says he loves housework yet longs for affection
William Grant Sherry, ex-wrestler and husband of Bette Davis, claims he enjoyed housekeeping for the star but says she was too tired for love. He plans to contest her divorce suit, saying she was breadwinner and he lacked attention. He recounts a recent studio incident with Barry Sullivan and details his failed efforts for support and therapy.
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Sailor Dies in Racine County Car Crash
A collision on Highway 41 nine miles west of Racine killed Howard Rion 26 of Neosho Missouri. Gilbert C. Jones 21 of New York suffered serious head injuries while Howard Nelson 35 of Chicago escaped unharmed. The trio headed to the Great Lakes naval training station from Milwaukee when their car rear ended a standing semi. Coroner Bernard Evenson reported the fatality.
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Wisconsin Weather: Coldest Spot At Land O Lakes
Temperatures across Wisconsin cooled to near freezing last night with Land O Lakes recording one degree above zero as warmer, fair conditions are forecast by night. By noon Kenosha stood at 36 degrees with a gradual warm up expected through the week and scattered rain possible Friday.
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Brig Gen Charles R Boardman Dies at Oshkosh
Brig Gen Charles R Boardman retired adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard from 1897 to 1913 died at his Oshkosh home on Wednesday night at age 89. He led the 64th brigade of the 32nd division early in World War One and later helped found the Wisconsin National Life Insurance Co, serving as president from 1916 to 1946.
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Senate approves larger displaced persons program
The Senate passed a liberalized displaced persons bill by 58 to 15 to admit up to 359000 refugees, including orphans and adopted children, under a one year extension. It wipes out Baltic state and farmer quotas and raises the eligibility date to January 1 1949, defeating an amendment to include German expellees.
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Thief Steals Park Basketball Setup in Irvine Park
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin investigators report a theft at Irvine Park where the entire basketball court setup including layout poles backboards baskets and nets was stolen leaving the park unable to host games. No arrests reported and the loss impacts local youths.
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Policeman's Son Confesses To Killing Sweetheart In Jealous Rage
Arthur Prindle, 19, confessed to strangling his 18 year old fiancée Sally Ann Humphreys after learning she dated another man. Found in a car in a lover's lane near Contra Costa county, Sally's body was found with a belt around her neck. Prindle, unconscious from sleeping pills, later admitted planning the murder for months and striking during a brutal struggle.
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