Senate Approves Foreign Aid Bill with Point Four Plan
The Senate passed the $3.12 billion foreign aid measure 47 to 27, with President Truman set for a signature after a House-Senate compromise. The carryover from the current year tops $277 million, and the package includes funds for Europe recovery, China, Korea, Palestine refugees, Point Four, and the international children's fund.
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White House
China
Republic of Korea
International Children's Emergency Fund
Ban proposed on betting data across state lines
The Senate commerce committee approved a bill to criminalize sending or receiving pre race betting data across state lines affecting horse and dog racing. It bans information on bets, scratches, jockey changes, weights, probable winners, odds and odds changes before races start, with fines up to 1000 dollars or one year in prison. The measure would apply to newspapers and radio broadcasts though races after start could print or air the data.
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Senate Commerce Committee
Commerce
Fumigating Bomb At Northwestern Fraternity
A lighted fumigation bomb was placed in the Sigma Chi house lobby on Northwestern University campus. Twenty four students and ten Evanston firemen were overcome by fumes and hospitalized, none in critical condition. Assistant Fire Chief Geisb ecker called it part of an inter fraternity war. Firemen rescued coughing students while others outside tossed firecrackers.
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Evanston
Evanston Hospital
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Milwaukee Official Reports Social Security Benefits Rise
A federal official today said total Social Security benefits paid to Wisconsin residents this year exceed 100.9 million dollars. The announcement highlights sustained federal support for local beneficiaries.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Traffic Lights Installed at 52nd Street and Sheridan Road
After a decade long push former city councilor John Martin and city officials oversaw installation of traffic signals at the busy 52nd Street Sheridan Road intersection. Obsolete signals at 60th Street Sheridan Road replaced. War material shortages once delayed the project. Simmons plant crews frequently travel the 52nd and Sheridan crossing.
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Sheridan Rd
60Th St
52Nd
Sheridan Crossing
Simmons Plant
State Treasurer Smith Seeks Reelection in Wisconsin
Madison Wisconsin Warren R Smith state treasurer announced today he would seek reelection on the Republican ticket. He was first elected in 1948 and now plans to run again.
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Madison
Wis
Warren R. Smith
Kidnapped Mexican girl released after fall from car
The kidnapped daughter of a movie theater magnate was tossed from an automobile in front of a downtown hotel in Mexico City. Frank Stranahan and Dick Chapman advanced to the British amateur golf final at St Andrews after tough rounds. The Wisconsin AFL urged a special session to extend rent controls. The Western powers urged Russia to allow free all-German elections with freedoms.
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Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Dick Chapman
Pinehurst
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Bonn
Germany
Russia
Restrict Travel Of Romanian Envoys in U. S.
The United States limited Romanian diplomats travel to 35 miles around Washington D C in retaliation for Bucharest actions. Mihai Magheru and staff must seek permission to travel beyond the vicinity, signaling possible broader clampdowns on Soviet bloc missions.
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Oconomowoc Crossing Crash Kills Woman and Child
A Milwaukee Road Hiawatha train struck a car at a downtown Oconomowoc crossing, killing a 32-year-old woman identified as Mrs. Clarence Miller and a six-month-old child. The driver, Mrs. Robert Schields, was gravely injured and hospitalized. All victims were residents of Oconomowoc.
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James Shields
Robert Schields
James
McCarthy Lattimore clash heats up in new disclosures
Senator McCarthy released documents claiming Owen Lattimore pressured to shield two wartime Chinese employees from discharge amid alleged communist links. Lattimore replied that records show one had a Chinese Nationalist diplomatic passport and challenged the full record.
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Wisconsin
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United States
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Department
Senate Foreign Relations
Kung Chuan Hui
Chew Sih Hong
OWI
Alfred Klein
Hong
New York
Chi
Chew Hong
Communist Party
Moscow
Princess Fathia Weds Commoner Amid Royal Turmoil
Dark-eyed Princess Fathia, 19, married a 31-year-old commoner and began a honeymoon as King Farouk’s fury loomed. Riad Ghali, denounced by a royal brother-in-law, faced possible departure for Cairo after Moslem rites, with orders to return to Egypt. The princess challenged royal authority by renouncing her title and controlling her fortune.
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Cold Canadian air keeps Wisconsin cool with a warming trend ahead
A cold mass from Canada kept Wisconsin temperatures down with cloudy conditions tonight and tomorrow. The forecast calls for a bit warmer by Sunday as Kenosha reported 50 at noon after a 40s night. The statewide low was 37 early today at Land O Lakes.
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Land O'Lakes
La Fond to Run Again in Two Rivers
Wisconsin state senator Everett La Fond announced plans to seek reelection this fall. He aims to defend his seat while facing possible challengers in the campaign season.
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Two Rivers
Wis
Everett la Fond
British Armored Cars Guard Berlin as Communist Tide Looms
British armored cars took positions in central Berlin with guns leveled toward Potsdamer Platz as 500,000 Communist youths prepare a large Whitsun demonstration. Troops and East German police encircle the square while American officers stand by awaiting any need to activate.
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Prison Break Costs 17 Lives in Philippines
A three hour attack at the Bilibid state penitentiary in Manila left 17 dead including six ringleaders and five other prisoners. Six convicts and two guards were wounded and two buildings burned as attackers seized the armory using a hole in the wall before being killed by guard fire and Army reinforcements. Local authorities blamed unruly Huks for the raid.
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Philippines
New Bilibid State Penitentiary
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Camp Murphy
Camp Crane
Quezon City
Trolley Crash Powers Panicked Fire Ride in Chicago
A street car collided with a gasoline truck on State Street Chicago killing 33 people and injuring many as 8 000 gallons of fuel ignited. The disaster trapped passengers and consumed nearby buildings with flames while police and firefighters fought the blaze.
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Milwaukee Police Chief Orders Action on Indecent Entertainment
Police Chief John W. Polcyn ordered every officer to target indecent entertainment and warned night club operators to require more clothing for female entertainers and clean up onstage language.
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John W. Polcyn
Polcyn
Christmas Snow Hits Rockies Ahead of Memorial Day Travel
Snow blankets Wyoming Colorado Kansas and New Mexico as Americans head into a four day Memorial Day weekend. Denver and Laramie report heavy snowfall with highway closures and flight cancellations. The National Safety Council estimates up to 290 highway deaths, far above 1949 figures, signaling a dangerous travel period.
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