Alabama Belt Seen as Anti Truman Electors Lead
Alabama Democrats in a May primary moved to deny Truman and civil rights advocates the state's 11 electoral votes. Anti Truman electors led incomplete returns. many pledged to oppose civil rights proposals. Delegates split on walkout vs internal party fight over rights planks. Governor Folsom trailed in delegate at large. Rep Manasco defeated. Sparkman ahead in Senate race.
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Widening of Food Strike in British Zone Threatened
May 5 reports from Frankfurt say food strikes widen in the British zone of Germany while a back to work movement starts in the American zone. Over 70 000 idle in Hannover and 20 000 on strike across both zones, with metal workers and other unions cited as key actors amid ration cuts.
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Ben Alexander Collapses During Radio Program
Ben Alexander, radio emcee of the Heart's Desire program, collapsed at his Hollywood home yesterday and was taken to Hollywood Hospital for a checkup after feeling dizzy. He had just prepared to leave for the studio when the incident occurred.
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Recreation Commission Seeks One Million Per Year
A public notice outlines a plan by the Recreation Commission to request a funding level of one million dollars annually. The proposal covers program expansion, facility upgrades, and staff needs to boost community services. Officials emphasize long term benefits for residents and youth activities.
Modern Birds Sparrows Take Glendale Signal
In Glendale on May 5 a sparrow couple and their four young live in an air conditioned heated apartment inside a traffic signal at a busy intersection. The family resides in the Go section of the signal with the babies peering out as the male guards them. The green light flashes every 90 seconds providing heat. Glendale’s breeze seems to pay the rent.
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Taft Maintains Lead In Ohio GOP Delegates Amid Akron Tally
In Columbus on May 5 the AP reports a late vote swing in Akron narrows Taft’s delegate edge in Ohio’s GOP primary. Taft leads in several districts and could win 12 of the 53 statewide delegates, with Stassen still contesting some at large and district races, including Akron’s 14th.
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President Truman Plans Westward Train Trip in June
President Truman will depart Washington on June 3 for a Pacific Northwest swing. He will deliver speeches in California, Chicago, and Omaha, with commemorations in Seattle and Portland for the Rose Festival and Swedish immigration centennial. The itinerary includes Berkeley commencement address and Elks luncheon in Los Angeles.
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Stockyard and Transit Strike Threats Roil Nation
Labor unrest spreads across rails meatpacking and transit sectors as strikes loom. Rail unions demand 4.30 percent raises and rule changes, with mediation failing to avert a Tuesday walkout. Chrysler workers plan to strike. stockyards and transit firms face pressure from CIO unions. Public schools closed as teachers strike for higher salaries.
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Tricycle Drivers Strike in Nanking Paralyzes Capital Transport
Nan king tricycle drivers walked off the job today crippling the capital's transport system and prompting officials to seek a quick settlement. Local authorities urged calm as crowds gathered and commuters faced shortages of ride services.
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Truce for Jerusalem Debated at Jericho
United Nations Truce Commission and Arab representatives meet in Jericho on a possible Arab Jewish truce for all Jerusalem amid a fragile cease fire. Officials from Trans Jordan and Palestine Arab Higher Executive discuss zones as Haganah uses loudspeakers to urge peaceful coexistence.
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Parley Advised on Defense Law
Senator Taft announced after a GOP policy committee meeting that a bipartisan conference of Senate and House leaders is proposed to seek agreement on defense legislation including the draft and universal military training. He plans to consult with Speaker Martin as armed services panels work out differing manpower measures.
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Spaak Cabinet Falls in Belgium
Brussels May 5 Premier Paul-Hen Spaak announced the resignation of his coalition government tonight. The cabinet had been in office since March 1947 and differences over subsidies for adults sparked the crisis. Spaak said he had acted as prince regent and would begin consultations with political leaders to form a new government.
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Boy Held After Girl Dies From Beating
Lancaster PA May 15 Phoebe Artz 15 died twelve hours after a beating on a street near Denver Wilford Lee Pottier 16 identified as a friend of the girl was held in Lancaster County jail without bail Police quoted Pottier to the girl's parents saying No other fellow can have her if I can't
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Trapeze Performer Dies in 110-Foot Fall
Cranston Rhode Island May 5 A two year old trapeze artist died today after plunging 110 feet to the ground at a carnival thrill ride. Nicholas Cozzolino of Chatham New York fell when his trapeze partner slipped a rope while suspended from his wrist. He died of mortal injuries a few hours later in Providence Hospital.
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Secretary Marshall Opposes U N Charter Overhaul
Secretary of State Marshall told the House foreign affairs committee that drastic changes to the United Nations could destroy the organization. He warned against altering the big power veto and urged careful consideration of any charter revision with or without Soviet cooperation. He noted possible useful changes and said negotiations show broad support in principle.
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Thieves Strike Again in Humorous Nut Shop Poem
Walter Weeks, president of a Baltimore nut shop, reports a second break in within a week. Thieves stole $200 and a notebook with a humorous poem about the incident, including a script and a pen, as part of the loss.
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