Nationalists Claim Planes Kill 2000 Hainan Invaders
Nationalist air forces reported killing more than two thousand Red invaders from Hainan Island during the assault on landing craft and beaches. Ground forces said they contained the coastal attack as fighting raged on two beachheads with about seven thousand nine hundred attackers. Lintin Island near Hong Kong was reportedly attacked as Britain and the Royal Navy monitored shifting naval actions.
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Taipei
Formosa
Rainan Island
South China Island
South China
Hong Kong
Lintin Island
Mong Kong
Royal Navy
Lintin
Manset
Macao
Pearl River
Canton
Bintin
Middlesboro Police Keep Force After Warrant Charges
Middlesboro officers stay on duty after warrants accuse Chief Guy Harrell and 16 officers of malfeasance and neglect. Bond posted by 150 local businessmen and citizens. Deputy Nathan Bigland of Bell County faces murder charges. Police say a suspect attempted to grab the deputy’s gum on a tourist court.
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Middlesboro
Guy Harrell
Harrell
Nathan Bigland
Capito
Bell County
Pote
Guy Barrell
England
Paul Miller
Molus
Hurlan
Boxing Green
Thusder
Hercy
Edward Kilgore
Kilgore
George Melvin Daggit
Anc
Martin
la Grange Reformatory
Dagelt
Love For Pretty Stewardess Blamed In Time Bomb Plot
Police tied a romance with Miss Bethy Suomela to a failed airline bomb plot by John Henry Grant, a 32 year old father seeking to destroy his family. No one was injured as a loaded suitcase exploded briefly at Los Angeles International Airport, wounding none. Grant and another man were arrested as details emerged of a planned attack on a United Airlines DC-3 carrying Grant’s family and a dozen others.
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Los Angeles
B. Ream
Bethy Suomela
Hermosa Feach
John Henry Grant
United Air Lines
United
Ream
Grant
Los Angeles International
San Diego
Hareld Mayer
Ned G. Logdson
Bopiighs
Telepina
Granth
Bork
Fragmentary street overheard notes on a baseball game
A garbled street scene mentions Fran and her mother, then shifts to an improvised tale about a downtown baseball game with chaotic dialogue and unclear actions. Key names are uncertain, offering a glimpse of urban chatter rather than a coherent report.
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Fran
Laborers Walk Off Job In Atomic City
In Oak Ridge Tennessee about 56 percent of laborers walked off the Atomic Energy Commission project valued at 227 million dollars. Local 818 members halted work as contractors IX 460 officials report work continuing on K-29 and K-31 plants to boost uranium 235 production.
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Oak Ridge
Tenn
Atomic Energy’ Commission
APL
Hodcarriers Unitor
Biaxem Construction Company
Perjury trial sought in Maragon case
U S prosecutors planned to prove John Maragon lied about business with the government during his 1945 to 1949 dealings after he testified in the Five Percenters probe. Defense argued Maragon acted frands not negotiations, while his fate could reach up to 25 years if convicted on all counts.
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Washington
John Maragon
White House
Marsgon
Triad Om
Sen
Mavagem
Ervin
Maragen
Maragon
Outlook for Tax Reductions Dim in Congress
Washington reports prospects for a $1 billion slash in excise taxes appear dim. Chairman Benghton of the Ways and Means Committee warned lawmakers that meaningful reductions in taxes on jewelry, luggage, toilet articles, transportation, and communications are unlikely without offsetting revenue elsewhere. President Truman urged revenue replacements in a January 23 special message, but aides say current plans do not meet his conditions.
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Washington
Comgrass
Chatyman Benghton
D-Nc
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Truman
Early Stock Market Reports For Today
Early stock market reports show New York traders moving in front of a Tierak market today. Heavy trading developed with names like The Steel Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel and Youngstown Sheet among the gathered firms.
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New York
P—Steel Ae
The
Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Republic Steel
Youngstown Sheet
US demands Soviet punishment and indemnity over missing Navy plane
The United States charged that Russian fighters shot down an unarmed Navy Privateer over the Baltic, demanding punishment for those responsible and indemnity for the ten sailors. Washington urged strict Soviet air force instructions to prevent future incidents and noted a broad search for the missing aircraft had been abandoned.
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Pashington
United States
Baltic
Russia
Letus
Alan G. Kirk
Ay, & Navy
Weisbaden
Germany
Copenhagen
Denmark
U.S
Tiades
Sovce
Vishinsky
Russien Syrterg
Latvia
Repft
Obits of 15 Soviet Generals Spark Purge Speculation
New York dispatch notes a string of obituaries for top Soviet military brass and officials over the past half year. Western observers question whether a purge is underway, though Moscow censorship offers no confirmation.
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New York
Moscow
Soviet Union
Eren
W. W. Beatty
Furge
Winds, Floods Strike Ala and North Dakota
Severe weather struck Alabama and North Dakota as floods and tornadoes displaced residents from homes in North Dakota and western Minnesota. Red Cross opened relief centers as communities suffered isolation and power and phone outages. In Mobile area, tornadoes caused injuries and structural damage, with emergency crews assisting and confirming gas line and plant disruptions.
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Bismarck
W. D
North
Dak~ta
Minneads
Americam Red Cross
Tour Attics
Robert Brumett
Cross
Uranium Prospecting Aims to Cut U S Dependence
Phillip E. Merritt of the U S Atomic Energy Commission told the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy that both nations should boost uranium exploration to increase domestic resources and reduce foreign dependence. Merritt, assistant general manager of ABC's raw materials operations, spoke at the annual meeting in Toronto.
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Toronto
Canada
Phillip E. Merritt
U. S
Atomic Himorgy Commissions
Metallursy
United States
Geer
Begg
Merritt
ABC
New York
Legal Moves Keep Liquor In Anderson County
A new court petition filed in Circuit Court aims to delay the Anderson County liquor closing by seeking to set a date for the County Election Commission to count referendum allotments. Prohibitionists won the April vote by 186 unofficial ballots, yet liquor stores remain open amid ongoing legal maneuvers.
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Clinton
Anderson
Uquor
Ashy Fudge
Jesse L. Hogers
Lafollette
County Election Commission
Major Leagues Open Jubilee Season Across Eight Cities
New York reports the major leagues launch their jubilee season with strong crowds and warm weather forecasts. Over 250000 fans expected in eight cities as National and American Leagues begin their 60th year with anticipated competitive opens. Cleveland Indians versus Detroit Tigers drew the largest crowd, while Boston, New York, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia show top rivalries as yard-wide excitement builds toward a World Series atmosphere.
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New York
Chicago
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Clealand Indians
Belraly Tig
Amer
Jeans Seagus
Cleveland
Boston
Yankees
National League
Philadelphia
Phils
Allie Reynolds
Mel Parnell
Red Sox
Brooklyn
Negro Freballer
Don Newcombe
Phillies
Robin Roberts
Giants
Boston Braves
Tnflest
Keystone
Alvig Dark
Betdie Stanky
Bid Gordon
Wilard Marshall
Ben¢dy Kerr
Sam Webb
Braves
GOP Convention Plans Outlined By Sullivan County Leaders
In Sullivan County, GOP officials outlined plans for the May 4 nominating convention. Delegates will be elected in each precinct based on a ratio of 1 for every 2535 votes cast for Thomas E. Dewey in 1948. Precinct conventions are slated for May 1 to 3, with meetings to be held in every precinct.
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Bil Freebett
Blountville
Republi
Chabree
Sullivan County
GOP
Thomas &. Dewey
Philip’ Vernham
Farnham
Convict Tria Waives Preliminary Hearing
Abingdon Virginia trio Suckels Hodges and Moore waived preliminary hearing in Washing ton County Circuit Court on Tuesday and were bound to the grand jury. They faced charges including robbery of a policeman attempted murder theft and breaking and entering Damascus store. The defendants said they understood the charges but did not want lawyers and were apprehended near Damascus last week.
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Abingdon
George Ahle
Tyler Hodges
Aden
Suckels
Virginia
Priser
Cartviity
Washington County
Twige
B. H. Moore
Okey Concus
Roscoe Mutter
Ta~ Nmaeces
Damies Tax
Commer
Deasavins
Damascus
Mystery Of Dead Snakes Solved In North Carolina
In Troy North Carolina researchers and locals concluded the mystery of snakes impaled on trees was caused by shrikes or butcher birds. Initial sightings were made Sunday on locust trees near a horned tree area, sparking reports across the state. Thousands of curious observers noted the unusual scenes as investigations continued.
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Troy
N. C
North Carolina
City Board To Canvass Vote On Bonds Tonight
The Kingsport city board plans a canvass of the vote on issuing 772000 in bonds and considers a proposal for acquiring the right of way for a four lane highway out of town. City Manager Moulton notes the highway department proposal will be submitted tonight as a preliminary step to securing right of way. The move aims to align with federal and state funding and begin the required property acquisitions.
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Kingsport
Board of
Ball City
J. R. Pecktal
D. W. Moulten
Tennessee Department of Highway and Public Works
Sulftt[van Street
Virginia State ‘Mine
Yenutret
Mouton
New Sea
Highwet Department
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