Soviet Union urges end to British Palestine mandate at UN session
Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko led a Soviet call for immediate termination of the League of Nations mandate in Palestine and backed a plan for an 11 nation inquiry commission. He accused Britain of failing to solve the Holy Land issue and said Jewish and Arab factions must be included in any settlement. The UN Assembly’s Political Committee voted to proceed with the multi nation inquiry, with Iraq urging opposition to the plan. The secretary general plans a rapid staff setup to support the investigation.
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New York
Russia
Britain
Palestine
Holy Land
Andreia. Gromyke
United Nations Assembly
Ernest Bevin
Gromyko
Jonz
Assembly
Lake Success
Frese Plang
Fadhl Jamaly
Iraq
Msqary Commission
Sid
Trey
Sax
Agitpal
Airagady
Lie
Bemsuse
Victor Hoo
China
Waswaktioy
United States
Tatka
Tf Joist
Seaulap
U S
Amcce
Knng
South Korea
U.S
State Department
Bioletov
Whis Lesue
Four Given Long Prison Sentences For Bank Robbery
Four defendants received Federal prison terms totaling 30 years after pleading guilty to all charges in the Avery County Bank robbery at Newland on January 30. The case involved conspiracies to rob the bank and receive stolen money. Caspar Crane and D L Birchfield faced additional charges, with sentences handed by Judge Yates Webb.
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Asheville
Fay
Avery County
Newland
U. S. District Court
Yates Webb
Cadeta George
Dewey Saylor
William Edward Alred
Harlan, Ky
D. L. Birchfield
Hoan Mountain
Tennessee
Casper Crane
Elizahkethton
Himn
End Wan
Birchflelt
Investigatlan
Anc
Eax
Tealie
Greek Guerrilla Casualties High in Northern Greece Offensive
The Greek press reports heavy guerrilla casualties amid a large-scale army offensive in northern Greece. Embros and Vima quoted dispatches from Luisa detailing clashes in the Elasson Grevena Motsovory triangle, while a police official claimed operations were ongoing.
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Amnens
Faroes
Greece
Elasson
Grevena
Motsovory
Embros
Blertheria
Vima Itn
Luisa
Sugmes
Aenius
Partiel Pryarempbron
Half County Crops Ravaged by Drought and Frost
County surveys show fifty percent crop loss in Sullivan County due to last week frosty weather and drought. Small grains largely spared while gardens, tobacco beds, and fruit areas suffered. Growers urged heavy watering and care to salvage remaining yields amid continuing cold and dry conditions.
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Sullivan County
GC. C. Baker
Baker
Lee
Feuit
Werther
Naval Reserve Held Necessary Amid War Effort
Washington Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey voiced that a strong, well-trained naval reserve is essential for national defense and world peace. A Navy Department statement stressed the reserve as our best bet in maintaining strength during weeks May 18 to 26, with clear calls for support from American citizens.
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Washington
Wiliam F Halsey
Tkat
Navy Department
Frgip
Hane
Hecia
Anti Portal to Portal Pay Act Signed by Truman
President Truman signed into law the portal to portal pay act, while expressing doubts about its effects on wage standards. He urged Congress to strengthen related legislation to protect workers and ensure fair compensation. He noted $6.06 billion in portal pay claims filed by unions, many withdrawn since a key case, and called for clarifying rules to avoid burdens on business. He advocated raising minimum wage to at least 65 cents and extending benefits to covered groups.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Expresset
Mt.Clemens. Mich
Troppan
Mont
Justrcss
the Provident
Fruman Gaid
Bevin And Aides Discuss German Famine Crisis
British Foreign Secretary Bevin and top advisers meet to plan response to the German food crisis. The spokesman said recommendations would be discussed by the cabinet, with Bevin set to outline broad Britain’s approach in Parliament tomorrow.
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Lawton
Ernist Bevin
Foreign Office
Tomorriow
Bevin
Britain
Germany
House of Comptona
Eribiils
Tord Pukenhansy
Shosta Donzins
Bran
Roberta
George Peters Wins Tommy Peters Memorial Trophy at Davidson
George B. Peters, Davidson College senior, received the Tommy Peters Memorial Trophy for embodying Davidson spirit in athletic ability and leadership. The twin brothers Tom and George Peters both starred in football, basketball, and track, with Tom earning the Silver Star before his death in WWII.
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Speame Lenerungspert
Dewidson
S. C
Davidson
George B. Peters
Fon
Tommy Peters
Wohhon
Third Army
Germany
Gearte
Wasa
Robert L. Peters
Kingsport
Tean
Ar Peters
Daskathall
Trnels
George Amd
Tommy
Davidsom
Septemer
Davidser Albbevic
Alve Vesway
Selder
Hott
Ocs
Tom
McNutt Resigns as Philippine Ambassador
McNutt resigns from his post as ambassador to the Philippines effective at the President’s convenience. He plans to leave the Foreign Service and join a New York law firm. He is nominated to succeed Marshall as secretary of state, with Emmet O’Sear and other figures linked to the Mantle post.
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Waxnington
Baeut
Philippines
McNutt
Emmet O'Sear
Kentucky
Mantle Post
German Resignation Sparks Resentment Toward U S Over Food Gifts
Investigators report a wintertime German resignation giving way to bitter resentment toward the United States due to high food costs and perceived US influence. They warn that German critics may attack the American military government while average citizens blame officials and even ahead of 12 years of hardship.
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U. S
United States
Geombuetus
Selete
Fyuldat
Germany
Gomman Man
U.S
Averass
Fiyat
Farmars
Tenate Bhame
Waga
Schacht Begins Eight Year Sentence in Germany
Schacht, once a Nazi minister and former Reich president, was moved from a Stuttgart hospital to a Ludwigsburg camp to serve an eight year term imposed yesterday by a German denazification court. A physician certified the 80 year old Schacht unfit for immediate labor. he vowed to pursue reversal, though his resolve appeared to wane.
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Stuttgart
Hyalmar Sopaght
Rejzisbuni
Ludwigsburg
Senacht
Pensmen
Upambina
Street Scenes and Scribbles From a Busy Corner
A fragmented street scene shows a businessman at Five Pointe Ansyli watering a storefront display while passersby react. A passerby discusses dust and a practical solution for daily life amid city traffic and crowded sidewalks.
Decision On Greek Turkish Aid Nearing Washington
Debates over a Greek Turkish aid package proceed in Washington as lawmakers consider a $400 million plan to keep Greece and Turkey from falling into the Soviet orbit. The Senate backs a broad relief program for war-torn Europe and Asia, while proposed grants in the hundreds of millions target Greece, Turkey, and allied nations with civilian and military support contingent on oversight by the FBI and Senate confirmation of top directors.
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Washington
Debale
Dalay Cop Press
Truman
Greece
Turkey
Europe
Avian
Senate
Austria
Greene
Flungley
Italy
Poland
China
Trigste
House
Senate House
Indirextin
Edwin ©. Wielsom
Gvedac
Petweart
Senate House Committee
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Stemcovnimurlem' mansure_ Semater McClellan
Russia
Sowigts
McClellan
Foreign Relations Committee
Sail Oy
Dmila Recoud
Petger
Marehall
Sea Foreign Ketter
Boze
Tornado Wrecks Trailer Camp Injuring Seventeen
A tornado hit a trailer camp in Findlay, injuring seventeen residents and damaging forty two trailers while a hailstorm preceding it dropped large stones. Three of the hospitalized residents are seriously hurt, with other injuries to camp staff and local utility lines cut off power to the area.
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Findlay
Hia
Twister
At & P.m
Sante Vie
Wakefield
Senate Approves Tough Labor Bill Amid Strong Republican Split
The Senate voted 68 to 24 to pass a strict labor regulation bill, following a 308 to 207 House approval earlier. Supporters push for a veto override risk, while unions warn the measure could curb activity, with President Truman’s stance central to the fate of the legislation.
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Senate
Steingent Messure
Herhouse
Framan
Truman
Tnmgaigh
Jeaders
Overton
Lawad Tebey
Neh
Whit Albert Thomas
Utah
Wag Seu
Congress
Lahor
New Talks Resumed in Western Electric Walkout
Renewed negotiations between the ACEW and Western Electric officials aimed at ending the strike that began April 7. Wage offers described as a turning point. union seeks higher base pay and a five to six year progression, while WE cites regional differences and possible increases. Also reports related settlements and ongoing walkouts at Michigan Bell and Pacific Bell systems.
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Washington
Western Electric Company
Emesc
Associationt of Communication Equinness
ACEW
Western Elactric Employes Association
Western Electric
Bell Telephone System
Usion
Selstions
Weaver
Weever
Hig
Schwarta
Western Electric Emplover Association
Detroit
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Michigan
San Francisco
comeUiater
Avestace Pacite Telephone and Telegraph Company
National Federation of Telephone
West Coast
NPTW
Bomb found near Military Courts Building detains 30
Police neutralized an unexploded bomb found in a tree fork near the Military Courts Building. The device held 87 sticks of galesmite and 75 pounds of vivets with electric components and about 20 yards of wire. Thirty detainees were questioned. no related Jewish persecution plans were indicated.
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Sengayem
Charitty
Military Courts
I Jernsqulem
Med
Courte Building
Crem Court
Soil Mold Shows Potential Influenza Cure
Researchers report a mold from soil samples, identified as Aspergillus, showing a specific inhibitory effect on influenza virus in lab studies. The finding, from Beechmont Laboratories and Sehenley Pistilfers Corp, notes no guaranteed cure but potential for vaccine development. origin of the mold remains unclear.
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Philadelphia
Agreon
AH Liebman
D. Poulstein
Snydec
Af Sehenley Pistilfers Corporation
Lucekmont
Doug
Fakafellar Institute
Foe Medical
Barvearen
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Willian Benton
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Schacht
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Okay Stern
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