Violence Flare in Nationwide Rail Strike Shuts Plants
Widespread rail strike disrupts 27 states with work stoppages. Ambush fire wounds a crew sleeve, while strikers claim to be stoned by replacements. Major plants like Fisher Body and Midland Steel halt output. Altoona works to close. Bus and air travel surge as trains idle and jobs cut. A Brooklyn youth, Stephen Wishnofski, is found in Cleveland Union Station amid the disruption.
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Chicago
Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Railway
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Fisher Body
Midland Steel Co
John R. Steelman
White House
Francis O'Neill
National Mediation Board
New York Central
Santa Fe
Southern
Chesapeake and Ohio
Colorado and Southern
Harrisburg
Altoona
Albuquerque
N. M
Stephen Wishnofski
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cleveland Union Terminal
St. Croix River Recedes After 90-Year High Threats
The St. Croix river near Hudson Wisconsin began to recede after reaching its highest level in 90 years. The rising waters had threatened a highway bridge and forced a family to evacuate a nearby river park.
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Hudson, Wis
St. Croix River
Counterfeiting Ring Smashed In New York Area
Secret Service cracked a million dollar counterfeiting syndicate with arrests in Buffalo and Depew New York. Alphonse Stab lewski 41 and Henry Stevens 45 charged with conspiracy. Matthew Zlodinski 37 and Bernard Neuner 30 linked to production of bogus notes. Bond set at 100000 each. Ring operated from Connecticut to Texas and Maine to California.
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New York—i
Secret Service
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Roy M. Cohn
Federal
Alphonse Stablewski
Henry Stevens
Cheektawaga
Depew
Matthew Zlodinski
Bernard Neuner
Neuner
Zlodinski
Federal Reserve
Chicago
Kansas City
Boyce H. Butterfield
Butterfield
A. E. Baughman
Connecticut
California
Maine
Texas
Baughman
U S Envoy Bows To Czech Demand
Prague informs that all but 15 Americans at the U S embassy are recalled as Czech officials demand a two thirds cut in diplomatic staff. Ambassador Ellis O Briggs complies with the order and sets a Sunday deadline for safety assurances.
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Prague
United States
Czechoslovakia
Ellis O. Briggs
Briggs
Welfare Group Convenes Wisconsin Convention in Fond du Lac
The Wisconsin Public Welfare association opens a three day convention in Fond du Lac with about 200 delegates attending.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Wisconsin Public Welfare Association
Belgian mine blast claims at least forty one lives
A coal gas explosion 1,650 feet underground in Mons Belgium kills at least 41 miners in the worst Belgian mine disaster since World War II.
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Mons
Belgium
Business Leaders Voice Warnings On Government Threats
Kenosha business and industrial leaders heard a warning from the Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce about insidious forces threatening their freedom as Congress debates bills toward a socialistic state. The dinner at the Elks club drew about 80 guests with R. S. Kingsley honored for founding the state chamber.
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Kenosha
Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce
R. S. Kingsley
Elks Club
William J. Petersen
State Chamber
Congress
Manitowoc
Beloit
Wausau
Janesville
Appleton
Racine
LaCrosse
State Chamber of Commerce
John J. Silbernagel
Ralph S. Kingsley
C. H. Rowe
W. H. Burhop
R. O. Wipperman
Ernest Hawke
A. R. Gwinn
C. S. Holloway
Evening News
Truman Promises Public Power Drive at Grand Coulee
President Truman declared a nationwide push to develop low cost public power on major rivers and to challenge private power interests. Speaking at Grand Coulee dam dedication, he outlined plans for a Columbia Valley administration to operate Grand Coulee and related projects with Congressional approval anticipated.
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Grand Coulee Dam
Wash
Truman
Columbia Valley Administration
Grand Coulee
Flood Warnings Issued For Mississippi River Reach
The Milwaukee weather bureau issued flood warnings for the Mississippi from Red Wing Minnesota to LaCrosse Wisconsin. Crests are forecast at 13.5 feet at Winona and 12 feet at LaCrosse by Saturday. Rapid rise expected from LaCrosse to Lansing and at the district’s lower end Saturday.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Weather Bureau
Mississippi River
Red Wing
Minn
LaCrosse
Wis
Winona
Lansing
Wisconsin Weather Mostly Fair For Tonight And Tomorrow
The weatherman said conditions stay near the 60s in Kenosha with mostly fair weather tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures show little change after reaching around 60 this morning and early afternoon. The state low of 27 degrees was recorded at Land o' Lakes last night.
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Wisconsin
Prospect
Kenosha
Land O’ Lakes
Airmen Warned To Identify Crossing Great Lakes Border
Detroit area alert says any aircraft crossing the Canada United States border east of Lake Michigan must file flight plans or risk interception by fighter jets. The warning, issued by the Civil Aeronautics Administration, aims to establish a Great Lakes air defense zone with radar identification for approaching aircraft.
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Detroit
Canada
United States
Lake Michigan
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Continental United States
The
Detroit News
Great Lakes
McCarthy Seeks Proof On Foreign Agent Charge
McCarthy promised to provide proof of his claim that a U S minister to a European nation is a foreign agent. The State Department denied any evidence supporting the charge as Senate Foreign Relations Committee members continued reviewing loyalty files. The envoy is listed as Case No 2 among 81 cases studied, described as serving at an important listening post in Europe.
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C. Ray Christianson
Sturgeon Bay
State Chamber
W. H. Burhop
Wausau
Chambers of Commerce
Roosevelt
Pittsburgh
Washington
Astate Department
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
White House
United States
Senate
Europe
John E. Peurifoy
State Department
Governor Urges Poppy Purchase on May 27
Madison Wisconsin residents are urged to buy and wear poppies on May 27 to support a program aiding rehabilitation of war veterans and their dependents. Governor Rennebohm calls for public participation in the remembrance effort.
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Madison
Wis
Rennebohm
Wisconsin
House Budget Amendments Spark Fight Over 28 Billion Bill
Washington reports a heated clash over a $28,894,340,164 appropriation after the House trimmed the measure. Rep. Taber and Rep. Jensen touted large potential savings from late amendments, while Chairman Cannon and others warned the claims were extravagant. The Jensen amendment would cap federal vacancies next year, with limited exceptions.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rep
Taber
N. Y
Jensen
Alown
Cannon
D.mo
Appropriations Committee
Milwaukee Woman Marie Steins 79 Dies After Vehicle Crash
Mrs Marie Steins 79 of Milwaukee dies from injuries sustained Monday when struck by an automobile. She passed away Wednesday at a local hospital with details of the crash under police review.
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Milwaukee
Marie Steins
Ohio Student Receives Life Term for Slaying
James D Heer, a 21 year old freshman, was sentenced to life in prison for second degree murder in the killing of Jack T. McKeown, editor of the university newspaper, after a homecoming party incident at Ohio State University. The judge urged students to respect campus rules and regulations.
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Ohio
Columbus
James D Heer
Ohio State University
Heer
John R. King
Jack T. McKeown
McKeown
Delta Tau Delta Heer
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