Three Killed As Navy Plane Crashes Into Playground
A Navy aircraft performing rolls at a naval air show crashed into Perkins School playground in SUCTHARTON near St. Latkes. Pilot Commander John Peeler and two youths, Roland Hageruid 16 and Richard Charles Grant 14, died. Six other youths injured as debris and wreckage damaged homes across four blocks. investigation to be led by Commander J D Taylor.
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J.D. Taylor
Roland Hageruid
Richard Charles Grant
Li Comdr
Bad Starvers
Paddy Relaions Oficer
Landert Field
John Peeler
Hieln
U S Plans No Grain Purchases For Germany Zones
A War Department official overseeing relief for the German and British zones said there will be no major new grain purchases by the United States. He noted existing imports will meet needs through June and July, with August shipments possible to ensure supplies for German spring harvest. The winter losses reduced crops, while aid aims to stabilize food delivery in postwar zones. Meanwhile D A R delegates gathered for their convention at national headquarters with Eisenhower slated to speak on defense topics.
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Washington
Plana
Germany
War Department
Jule
Italy
Judge Ferguson condemns pardons and home duty in sharp court speech
Judge Sheiaumne Ferguson harshly criticized gubernatorial pardons in an opening Sullivan County Chenit Chart session. He urged jurors to scrutinize petitioners' names, warned of crime prevention via stable homes, and faulted parents for failing in their duties, linking crime to disrupted home life and schooling.
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Sheiaumne Ferguson
Sullivan County
Ferguson
Nashville
Ferguson Sport
Sulliven
United States
Ciresin Court
Lynching Case Ends After Defense For Weak Defense
The defense offered no witnesses as a South Carolina Negro lynching case concluded. Circuit Judge J Robert Martin ordered acquittal for three of the original 31 defendants and acquittal for two of the remaining seven. Defense attorney Benjamin A Bolt closed with the remark The defense speaks. Trial to resume next morning with defense arguments.
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Loglay
Tris
South Carolina
J. Robert Martin
Font
Benjamin A. Bolt
Compromise Labor Curb Bill Pushed In Senate Talks
Senate labor bill compromise language moves forward as taft and balt signals mix. Democratic and Republican senators clash over federal injunctions closed shop and union rights, with Truman veto in doubt and House leaders aiming for a unified final version after conference.
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Republian
Telt
Ghiak
Bull Minn
Senate
Tiatse
George
Vasulk
Truman
House
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Adden
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Taft
Balt
Hellexey
Bat
Hyrtley Ur-Md
House Labor Committee
Loptronterse
Minete
Senta Hill
T Hartley
Ball
Chosedt
Gasoline Fire in Texas City Injures 47 Sailors
A gasoline tanker blaze near Texas City sent flames 4,000 feet into the air injuring 47 seamen aboard the Pan-Massachusetts and two tug crew members. Firefighting volunteers and 27 firefighters battled the blaze until it was extinguished. Several crew members jumped overboard and were treated for burns. two men were identified as critically injured.
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Pan-Messaghusetts
Texas Ciey
Voluntecr
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Tog
Richard Clarke
United States
Galveston
Tex
Dietiis
Ag John Berchick
Logan
Galventon
Pallechier
T. Latlish
Frank
Pan American Refinery Company
Dagk
Tax reform debate nears as Snyder cites tax cuts
Treasury Secretary Snyder told Congress that a period of tax reduction is approaching while offering no firm timelines or specifics. He urged careful consideration of a broad revision of the tax system, noting the government seeks lower expenditures but sustained national income. Senate action and presidential veto possibilities loom as lawmakers weigh a general tax overhaul.
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Secretary of Treasury
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Senate
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Trumen
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Treasury
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Krutson
R-iinn
Taxewaiting Flayse Group
Sale de Gangral
Slsowkl Wesvilt
Vobstantigl
Snyorcel
GOP
Georgy D4gal
Truman
Taft
Olle
Georga
Iside
Nedigta
Selvice Foundation
U S Negotiators Fail In Attempts To Settle Strike
Washington AP reports Western Electric installation workers re established picket lines curtailing telephone service again. In New Jersey Bell exchanges were heavily picketed while some areas operated on emergency basis. ACW claims 20 000 members led the pickets as talks continued.
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Western Electric Company
New Jersey
Bell Telephone Company
Tilingés
New York
Association of Communication Equipment Workers
Antehoue Newathwing
Cenferenco
Moush
Tia
ACW
Amytt
Ernest’ Weaver
ACRW
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Lahor
Strhe
Femteenel
Sengre Yetaquascel
Tha
Ces
Pnge
Nereis
Martel
Tory
Whichie Mel Unio
Labor Department
Western
Coun
Phows
Pyne
Postal Rate Hike Approved by Group
A postal rate committee approved legislation to raise rates and generate about 120,090,000 in extra yearly revenue. The plan moves the first class rate from 6 to 6.5 cents, hikes for second class mail, and adds a new postcard rate set at four cents. The increases rely on weight, ad content, and reading portions to justify higher charges.
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Wraorseginet de Bearouse
Leday
Reey
Aly Mall
Am Oiprawil
Britain Ready to Turn Mediterranean Duties to US
British officials signaled plans to transfer responsibility for Mediterranean and Suez defense to the United States while Britain retains economic and political links. Bevin warned Britain must stay engaged in Middle East due to economic interests. Withdrawal of British military presence to East Africa is projected over two years, reshaping imperial policy and requiring coordination with France and Belgium.
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Mediterranean
United States
London
Acuraea
Bevin
Bevig
War Office
East
Africa
Emargonse
Kenya
le Two
Rhocesias
Hoon
India
Palestine
Sudan
United Nations
France
Belgian
Lake Neushboss
President Trumans ailing mother improves in hospital
President Truman’s 94 year old mother Martha E Treman remains under care after a heart condition. He telephoned his sister Mary Brupayn at Grandview for a checkup and said she was feeling better. He resumed his visit in Kansas City and planned to return to Washington after attending to family matters and papers.
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Grongvice
Leemen
Lae Hack
H. Truman
Kameatow Kaine
Konsag City
Suway
Muenlebach
Ida
Missy Marylars Brupayn
Grandview
Pittsburgh
Wallace M.graham
Treiman Sania
Wallace H. Graham
Martha E. Treman
Trumain
Washington
UN Press Group weighs world free information plan
The United Nations sub commission on freedom of information opens in Paris with Homer Laugier hosting twelve motions for a two week meeting. Zechariah Chafee proposes a conference on freedom of information and equal access for accredited correspondents across nations.
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Shecess
United Nations
Homer Laugier
Zechariah Chafee
Harvard Profeysex
Chafee
Security Council
Relief Group Set to Depart for Turkey Aid Mission
A relief mission totaling about 400 million dollars for Greek military aid is organized to depart today led by A. Bosaian with transport arrangements under Major General Lunsford Be. Quieter officers from Army Navy and State Department join a party to Istanbul. The mission will work under Ambassador Edwin Wikson to assess arms equipment airfield road and other projects in Turkey, with planning continuing in Washington.
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A. Bosaian
Balgtar
Turkey
Amma
Kear
Ernest EB. Herman
Istarbur
Edwin, O. Wikson
Awh
Washington
Truman
Street Scenes From Unclear Transit Episode
An unclear report describes a station attendant dealing with weather and passenger questions. A carpenter’s hat becomes involved as people move, a sleep function named Quiet- Wray Sleeper appears, and a man squeezes into a front seat with a young woman while others are left in the rear.
Italy Seeks UN Membership At United Nations
Italy formally submits its bid for United Nations membership from Lake Success. Ambassador Alberta Furghieri, the Italian envoy to Washington, handed the request to Secretary General Trygve Lie. The May 5 Rome dated application was signed by Foreign Minister Carlo Sforza as Hungary moves as a former Axis state seeking admission.
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Hungary
Gons Ray
Axis
Atem
Truce Proposal Rebuffed By Jewish Forces
Jerusalem report says Irgun Zvai Leumi and the Stern Gang rejected UN urged truce. They demand Britain end deportations and arrests, and respect Jewish rights in Palestine. Explosions near Haifa followed by a minefield accident caused fires but no casualties.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
United Nations
Palestine
Brandext
Thas
Britni
Cyprus
Genoa
Criunin
Britain
Haila
Mt. Carmel
Thi Neen
President Seeks Early Action on Medical Program
President Truman urged Congress for immediate action on a Federal health and disability insurance plan. He said the program would provide government payments to workers who cannot work due to injury or illness and protect families from economic distress while expanding public health services and research.
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Iveerresident
Orksmi
Congress
Cenletors
Truman
Mr. Truman
Lyra
Chinese Student Strikes Challenge Government Across China
About 15 000 students urged peace while demanding food and reforms. Government dispatches show martial law in Changchun and Shensi as protests spread from universities in several cities including Mengheria and Changshan. Students vow to persist despite authorities moves to halt demonstrations.
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Namking
Mangheria
Changchun
Phese Benders
Red Armica Crew
May Denies Fraud Charge In Wartime Bribery Case
Rep May denies conspiring to defraud the government amid a war procurement bribery trial. He faces accusations of taking bribes totaling 9505,000 while chairing the House Military Committee during wartime deals with individuals linked to wartime munitions. The defense asserts no conspiracy, as jurors weigh the broad charges and related casualties in a separate Pennsylvania fire incident.
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Kentucky
Andrew J. May
Warren Mage
Blurriy Qirsyon
Miker
Henry
May
Mir. Magee
Bard
House Military Committee
Zram Henry
Mureny Garsson
Ad Key Zgures
Aris
Alara
Crus An
Pennsylvania
Lea J. Vordock
Columbia County
Lester Lorew
Ruth Anne
Evelyn
Mes. Oncur Lorew
Mardansville
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