Assassination Attempt Shocks Athens as Martial Law Proclaimed
In Athens a May Day assassination attempt on Minister of Justice Christos Ladas triggered martial law after police said a Communist squad ordered the attack. A policeman was killed and the assailant wounded and captured. Ladas underwent surgery, listed in serious condition. Premier Themistokles Sophoulis and Foreign Minister Constantinos Tsaldaris visited the hospital as authorities identified the attacker as 22 year old factory worker Eistratos Moutsoyanis, member of the group Opia.
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Britain vows to resist invasion of the Holy Land
London official statement reiterates Britain will resist any Arab invasion and upholds the mandate over Palestine. Britain plans continued withdrawal of troops as the May 15 surrender date approaches, with Haganah reports triggering diplomatic concerns.
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News High Lights Pension plan cost estimate given
The report outlines an estimated cost for a pension plan prepared by the city manager with details on anticipated expenses and funding implications. Additional items reference an old and garden contest, Cobrilio Homes tenants purchase, and brief mentions of sections on comics churcher markets and radio across multiple pages.
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Korean Reds Threaten U S Forces in Split Korea
North of the 38th parallel Soviet influenced Koreans pledged trouble for the American occupied zone after Pyongyang radio urged disruption of May 10 elections in the south. The broadcasts declared a Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea and urged continued disorders amid ongoing U S and Korean police alert.
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Senate to reopen tidelands hearings next Tuesday
The Senate judiciary subcommittee will reopen hearings on the tidelands bill that passed the House by nine to one. California Attorney General Frederick N. Howser will testify along with other state witnesses and face questions from Senator Forrest C. Donnell about oil lobby involvement. The measure seeks to renounce federal claims to submerged coastal sands.
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Britain demands compensation for Berlin air collision victims
Britain has delivered a claim to Moscow seeking compensation for the lives of 11 people killed when a British transport collided with a Soviet fighter over Berlin. The British inquiry blamed the Soviet pilot and noted the transport had cargo and freight losses. Britain seeks compensation only for its citizens.
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Foreign Office
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Trieste Reds Battle Foes in Rain Demonstration
In Trieste a crowd of nearly 10,000 Communists marched in their sector waving Red banners and Slovene banners while anti Communist demonstrators clashed in scattered fist fights amid rain.
Five Key Industries Face Looming Strikes Across Nation
Associated Free Strikes report threats from nearly one million workers in coal auto rail electrical and meat sectors. Civil agitation arises over wage hikes and costs, with Chrysler 75 000 workers set for May 12 and United Electrical Workers threatening 200 000 at General Electric and GM. John Lewis calls for talks May 18 as unions push for higher pay pensions and royalties.
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Split May Day Observances Across World Mark 59th Event
Millions of workers worldwide marked the 59th May Day in rival demonstrations as communism and the west split the ranks. In Trieste Rome and Berlin tensions rose with minor incidents and Communist speakers attacking the Marshall Plan while Moscow pursued military readiness and Soviet unity.
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Too Many Pills for Ex actress Stark in overdose scare
Pauline Stark, silent film star of the 1920s, was hospitalized in Hollywood after an apparent overdose of sleeping tablets. Her husband and police in Burbank say she has a long habit of sedatives. Stark, born in Joplin Missouri, appeared in The Viking Devil's Cargo Adventure Sun Up Love's Blindness and Dance Magic. Sherwood, a former juvenile star in Essanay comedies, is mentioned as related.
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Derby Day Rain Clears for Eddie Arcaro on Citation
Stormy weather gave way to sunshine as Eddie Arcaro prepared to ride Citation in the Kentucky Derby. Arcaro held a potential record, needing a Derby win to make four career wins in the event. The case against his arrest for Derby eve disturbances was adjourned, possibly never to be revived. Weather remained unsettled with clouds and possible showers later, but the track conditions improved by post time.
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Army Movements in Iraq Reported Censored
Censorship on military movements is reported in Iraq as strong army forces are said to be in Trans Jordan for a prospective move toward Palestine. The information is the best available and lacks official confirmation.
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Belated Safety Victory in Texas Town with 26-Year Auto Death Gap
A Texas town with over 5000 residents announces it has not recorded an auto death for 26 years. The chamber of commerce notes the milestone while the Safety Council and State Department verify a decade-long compliance. The report underscores local road safety efforts and long-term public health progress.
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Last Tribute to Tom Breneman Draws Thousands
Glenda le May 1 crowds mourn radio star Tom Breneman at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Church of the Recessional. About 2000 attendees, including Jack Benny and Bud Abbot, filed past the casket after a prayer like sermon. Breneman left an estate around 250000 dollars with widow Bite Dunne Breneman as beneficiary.
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Andy Devine
Mitchell Lelsen
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Desert Nations Send Armies Into Palestine
May 1 dispatch from Jerusalem reports Arab forces and allies invading Palestine from multiple fronts including northern Jordan and southern Israel. Fighting centered on Jerusalem as Haganah clamped control of Katamon and British forces battled Irgun Zvai Leumi near Jaffa with heavy casualties on both sides.
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Attlee Attacks Russia in May Day Address
Plymouth May Day speech by Prime Minister Attlee denounces Russia as reactionary and a police state. He accuses Communist regimes of destroying democracy wherever strong, citing Eastern Europe, while offering willingness to cooperate with Britain.
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