UN votes for Palestine inquiry amid Arab protests
The United Nations General Assembly approved a motion to create a committee of inquiry on Palestine without a recorded vote after Arab opposition faltered. President Oswaldo Aranha announced the plan, which seeks to address questions and representation in the region, amid mixed reactions from member states.
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New York
United Nations Assembly
Committee of ‘Inquiry
Estine
Oswaldo Aranha
Brazil
Pesal
Palestine
Lepdare
Soviet British talks target revised Anglo friendship treaty
Moscow meeting between Stalin and Heath reportedly advances a revised Anglo British friendship treaty. Russia signals a wheat surplus after the next harvest and offers Britain favorable prices versus the United States or Canada. British official Klevin discussed treaty amendments with Stalin, with trade expansion as a goal.
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Lonon
Naid
Reday
Stalin
Heithah
Eenost Bigin
Moscow
Russa
Great Britain
Informat
Stalin Alan
Russia
United States
Canada
Klevin
Great
Firemen Battle Hutchinson Fleur Mall Fire
Hutchinson Kansas May 1 Firemen fought a blaze at the Fleur Mall as flames rose from a water closet area. Fire units reported difficult access and a quick containment attempt after the blaze broke out shortly before eight o clock. Officials said the incident was under control with AP reporting at least one injured firefighter.
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Hutchinson
Kany
Labor policy push aims to curb monopolistic bargaining
Washington May 1 2 A proposed labor policy by the United States Chamber of Commerce urges federal limits on industry wide bargaining and a secret ballot before strikes. The plan favors uninterrupted production and bans sympathy and jurisdictional strikes while affirming workers right to organize if voluntary. It also calls for action to ensure the right to work without union membership and restricts supervisory affiliate ties. Two killed in separate storm events across Arkansas Missouri and surrounding states, with numerous injuries reported as severe weather rages.
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Washington
United State Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Klinger
Sioux City
Iowa
Ball
R.minn
Ralph Bradford
Chamber
Halleck
R.-Ind
House
Chambers
Settlement Ends Berceviel Versus Chaplin Suit
A New York case reports Berceviel settling with Chaplin over plagiarism and breach of contract tied to a dictator story. The settlement, reached after a federal entri iy trial, grants Chaplin limited rights to the film and legal peace. The Haymarket Ri ster and The Cry of the Waif were mentioned as involved, with negotiations occurring in chambers.
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New York
Mae
Arhar
Thanlin
Anle
Tralan
Chaplin
Arrry
Haymarket
Menice President Talks Before U. S. Congress
The article’s fragment mentions a speech by an unnamed vice president candidate or official before U S Congress with remarks on civilization and freedom, citing a Spanish speaking leader and political party influence. It then shifts to a Kansas Municipal budget note about teachers in Seward County. Teachers’ salaries to rise 12 percent next year per Reward County board of education budget summary.
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Aleman
U.S. Gond
Matey
Kan
Seward County
Reward County Board of Education
Imad
Rlalit
Calvin Wilann
Pat Foreman Mieve
Mery
Alent
Tate
Harharts
Aly Hariry Riewe
Mga
Worley Martian
Indiana State Teachers College
Wage talks in Tri-State area spark union split
In Joptia Maine May 1 UP The international union of mine, mill and smelter workers sent notices saying joint talks with mine companies would be unacceptable. Negotiations have typically been on an individual basis, affecting about 6,000 miners in the district.
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Joptia
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter
Touch of Wild West Rumbles Through Midtown NY
A 2 500pound maverick steer broke from a stockyard herd and charged through midtown Manhattan. Autos swerved as pedestrians ducked, the steer's rampage ended when patrolmen cornered it on Thirty-eighth Street and Eighth Avenue after a gun fired a ricochet injuring a bystander lightly.
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Associated Press
New York
Midtown
Manhattan
Eleventh Avenue
Thirty-ninth Street
Sixth Avenue
Thirty-eighth Street
Eighth Avenue
Weather notes show wet April in Lawrence with lower temps
April rainfall in Lawrence reached 6.1 inches, nearly double normal, per assistant weather observer Mrs. C. J. Posey. Despite heavy rain delaying farming, moisture fell below levels from 1945 and 1944. Average temperature slipped to 48 degrees, and May service curtailment was discussed for postal deliveries.
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Lawrence
C. J. Posey
100-Year-Old Commander To Attend G.A.R. Meeting
In Emporia Kansas on May 1 the Ranaas department of the Grand Army of the Republic will host its encampment with 100-year-old commander Alonso McMy of Sterling among expected attendees. The event coincides with the Ladies of the G A R and related groups in a relief corps gathering.
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G.A.R. Meeting
Emporia
Kah
Ranaas Department
the Grand of the Republic
Alonso McMy
Sterling
Oes Gakroman'’S Relief Corps
Ladies of the
G.A.R
Daughters of Union Veterans
Sons of Union Veterans
Auxiliary
Train wreck near Huntingdon kills four, injures forty two
Four dead and 42 hurt as steel plates on a westbound gondola ripped into the New York to St. Louis sleeper coach and other cars on the Pennsylvania line. Casualties were rushed to Huntingdon and Altoona hospitals, many service personnel among the injured.
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Huntingdon
Here
C.S.T
New York
St. Louis
P.R.R
Plr.r. Middle Pennsylvania
Passerry
Huntingdon Hospital
Altoona Hospital
Toe. Tiild Taldiers
Twa
Joseph Mirk
Ir. Measy
Gap
Set
Lobes
Ailalies
Trower
Smut
Land Ieee
Walker
New York Office Workers Return as Operators Stay Out
New York telephone officials report commercial and account staff returning to jobs after a wage increase pact. Operators in New York City largely stay away amid a nationwide strike with four independent unions settling, while 19,000 members tied to the National Federation of Telephone Workers continue to strike and some signees join picket lines.
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New York
New York Telephone Company
New York City
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Fleury. Mayer
House Passes Bill to Outlaw Portal Pay Suits
The house approved compromise legislation to outlaw most portal pay suits in a 178 to 27 vote. The measure reflects a month's discussion by house and senate conferees after differing bills cleared both chambers.
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House
Washington
Senate
Stock Market Index Slips to 62.4 in Latest Reading
The average of 60 stocks sits at 62.4, down from yesterday's 61.9 as market activity slowed. No specific companies named. The data reflects a brief measure of stock performance without broader context or causation.
Music Week Festival at KU Announces Schedule
The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts released the Music Week Festival program for Lawrence and KU. The event features many local groups, church choirs, and university ensembles with performances across campus and in town venues during the week.
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University of Kansas
School of Fine Arts
K. U
Lawrence Byrou
ARMY
Chilly Night Forecast With Showers Across Kansas
Flora, Kansas weatherman, reports a cool night with warmer weather Friday. Northwest low temperatures 32 to 40, south and east 45, Friday highs 72 to 78. Rainfall reports across several towns noted, with lightning causing a barn fire near Parsons after a barn had been struck previously.
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Tonéka
Flora
Kansas
Ceoler
Coffeyville
Topeka
Lecampton
Lawrence
Kansas City
Wamego Leavenworth
Manhattan
Emporia
Garnett
Chanute
Fort Scott
Independence
Columbus
Concordia
Beloit
Salina Herington
Hutchison
Wichita
Hillipsburge
Dodge City
Anthony
Goodland
Karnes
North Esnirel
Tan
Tnt
Havre
Mont
Barnes
Xnneapolis Sn
Orleans
EM York
Tahoma
Washington
WTF
IWTFS
WREN WILL MOVE STUDIO TO TOPEKA
The WREN broadcasting company won FCC approval to relocate its main studio and offices to Topeka, shifting most activities there while keeping auxiliary facilities in Lawrence. The action also lets ABC station move transmitter from Tonganoxie to a site east of Topeka on Highway 24, and raise nighttime power from 1,000 to 5,000 watts.
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Wren Broadcasting Company
Topeka
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C
ABC Network
Tonganoxie
Pitsville
Highway 24
Ver] Bratton
Lawrence
University of Kansas
KFKU
Bratton Noids
Tenth and
Harrizon Streets
R. C. Jackman
Missouri
Grantville
Tonske
Soldier Held In Leavenworth Shooting Case
Police at Fort Leavenworth report holding Pvt. Richard C. Torr en 18 Philipsburg Kan for investigation in a tavern shooting that wounded 87 year old Robert Wood. Wood was shot in the hips and listed in not dangerous condition.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Mindler
Waas
Richard C. Torren
Philipsburg
Robert Wood
Wood
Torres
Fort Leavenworth
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