Dewey Urges Bipartisan Approach on Cold War Policy
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, speaking at Princeton, urged Democrats and Republicans to cooperate on a genuine bipartisan foreign policy. He presented a 10 point plan to rally U S efforts against the Soviet Union, urge end to isolationism, strengthen intelligence, expand propaganda, and promote European federation and far eastern policy.
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Princeton
N. J
Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Dewey
Stalin
Fewer Flu Cases Reported Nationwide
The U S Public Health Service said influenza cases fell last week with 15 618 new reports, down from 19 951 the week before in the United States.
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Washington
U.P
U. S. Public Health Service
Wisconsin Records Coldest April 13 With Colder Tonight
The weather report notes Wisconsin’s coldest April 13 on record and warns of a colder night. Tomorrow looks fair and slightly warmer with near normal temperatures by Saturday. Kenosha 22, Milwaukee 19, Madison 18, Park Falls 9, Kenosha downtown 32 at noon.
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Kenosha
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Madison
Park Falls
Government Drops Farm Price Floor for Chickens and Turkeys
Washington narrows farm price support by ending a floor under chicken and turkey markets. Dry peas and American Egyptian cotton were removed earlier. Remaining commodities to decide for 1950 include soybeans rye oats barley and grain sorghums. Hog support expired March 31 with a new commitment possible if Congress approves $2 billion more in funds. The government already holds about $4 billion in surpluses under support programs.
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Washington
Brannan
Congress
No Fresh Clues In Plane Hunt
Missing U S Navy Privateer with 10 aboard believed to have crashed in the Baltic after Soviet fighters fired first. A German report of wreckage near Bornholm proved false as search planes scoured the area from Copenhagen. Soviet claims and Swedish sightings added to the confusion amid a large multinational search effort.
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Michael F. Ognisty
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Soviet
Latvia
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Alfredsen
Sweden
Bernhard Revens
Bornholm
Deland
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Libau
Liepaja
Town of Mosinee Goes Red for One Day
Mosinee Wisconsin plans a one day simulated communist regime on May 1. Organized by the American Legion and local leaders, the event imposes rationing, propaganda, and loyalty boards with Guardsmen simulating a militia. Francis F. Schweinler chairs the program.
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Mosinee
Wis
Wisconsin River Valley
American Legion
Charles L. Larson
Legion State
Boy Scouts
Communist Youth Organization
Francis F. Schweinler
Mosinee Times
Legion
U S Held at Fault In Texas City Blast
A federal judge ruled the U S government was at fault in the 1947 Texas City disaster that killed over 500 people. Judge T M Kennerly ordered 8 485 plaintiffs entitled to judgments totaling up to 200 million dollars, now to be assessed for each claimant.
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U. S
Texas City
Houston
T. M. Kennerly
Council Bluffs Forecaster Takes A Snowy Picnic Dare
A local forecast predicted pleasant midweek weather but a late snow blanketed the city with about an inch on the ground. Weatherman E F Stapowich quipped about a picnic on Wednesday and reporter Allen Brown documented the crowd choosing crow for lunch on a park bench.
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E. F. Stapowich
Allen Brown
Shipment of Arms Unloaded in France
Non communist dock workers unloaded today the first Atlantic pact arms to reach France from the United States. The 7,000 ton freighter American Importer carried 632 tons of military equipment to help build the French army into a first class defense force. Dock officials expected completion within a few hours.
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France
U.P
United States
Marcus to Speak at Madison Panel on Traffic Laws
Ben L Marcus state motor vehicle department commissioner will join a panel at the third highway transportation congress in Washington DC on April 26 and 27 to discuss uniform traffic laws with invited officials and experts.
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Madison
Wis
Ben L. Marcus
State Motor Vehicle Department
Washington, D. C
Nash Rambler introduced by Nash Motors in convertible model
Nash Motors today unveiled the new Rambler, a five passenger custom convertible blending safety and compact design. It offers up to 30 mpg, weather control, radio, and a factory price of 1808 dollars plus transport and taxes, launching Nash's 49th year with a unique Airflyte body and safety features.
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Nash Motors
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Cypress Gardens
Fla
Nash Motors Today
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Doss
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Wisconsin Orator Kersten Reaches National Finals
Campion Kersten of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin won the sectional contest in the American Legion national oratorical event at Independence Missouri. He earned eligibility for the finals to be held in Phoenix Arizona on April 17. A fourth antihistamine maker was accused by the FTC of falsely advertising its product as a cold cure. Union Pharmaceutical Co. of Montclair New Jersey makes Inhiston.
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U.P
Campion Kersten
Prairie du Chien
Wis
American Legion
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Ariz
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Union Pharmaceutical Co
Montclair
N. J
Compromise Reported on Rent Bill in Washington
The administration signals support for a rent control compromise. The plan would keep ceilings only in cities voting yes before January 1. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Maybank refused to forecast approval of the proposal or any rent control measure.
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Maybank
S. C
Senate Banking Committee
Probe Ordered Over Massacre Report in Pampanga
The national defense department ordered an investigation into a reported massacre of 70 civilians by government police in a Huk-infested town in Pampanga province.
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Manila
P. L—Up
National Defense Department
Pampanga
Pardeeville High School Destroyed by Six Hour Fire
Pardeeville Wisconsin fire destroyed the high school in a six hour blaze. Loss near 100000 with 80000 insured. Water shortage and cold winds hampered efforts from Portage Pardeeville and Wyocena firefighters. Only walls remained. grades and band items saved. classes to resume in Legion hall library and churches.
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Pardeeville
Wis
Orris Smith
Portage
Wyocena
William Kolkoski
American Legion
Truman Probes Libel Over McCarthy Remark
President Truman questioned if McCarthy could be libeled as Taft alleged the Wisconsin senator was the Kremlin asset. Truman defended quoting Taft and noted Taft seeks re election. The inquiry panel clashed over Frederick Ayer Jr. staffing amid staff appointment delays.
Bomb Explodes on Harvard Dormitory Window Sill
A prankster's makeshift dynamite device exploded on a Harvard University dormitory window sill in Cambridge Massachusetts early today. One student was slightly injured and about 150 others were awakened by the blast.
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Cambridge
Mass
U.P
Harvard University
Truman says nation in fine shape after first five years
President Truman told reporters at his 222nd news conference that the country is in fine shape with better employment business and agricultural conditions than in years and he aims for continued improvement in international relations He noted some unemployment but more people are at work than ever before He cited Wall Street reports of strong business and called farmers position excellent except for 1948 peak He defended his credit for the current state and addressed McCarthy Taft FEPC and a Kansas City crime probe with caution and no comment on an aviation clash.
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Harry S. Truman
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Wis
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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Charles Binaggio
George Gargotta
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FBI
Senate
FEPC
Air Force Drops Probe Into Maj. Gen. Bissell
The U S air force said an inquiry into anonymous allegations against Maj. Gen. Clayton L. Bissell found no basis for further action. Bissell, wartime assistant U S chief of staff and former 10th air force commander in CBI, also served as military and air attache in London.
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Bissell
Wiesbaden
Germany
A.P
U. S. Air Force
Clayton L. Bissell
U. S
10Th Air Force
China
Burma
India
London
Jobs Question Mark Amid Economic Gains
Washington general gains in production and buying power cheer the economy for 1950 Q1 but jobs remain uncertain. The President's Council of Economic Advisers reports rising national income and industrial output, with record home building and lower consumer prices, yet unemployment sits around 4.32 million as farm income slips 10 percent from a year earlier.
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