Egyptian Forces Drive 30 Miles Into Holy Land
A communiqué from Com front Palestine says Egyptian volunteers penetrated about 30 miles into the Holy Land. Unclear status of the Egyptian force, with reports of large scale massing near Rata. Ceasefire in Jerusalem went into effect as Arabs and Jews begin talks for a permanent truce. United Nations at Lake Success faced pessimism over Palestine solution with a week left and a 12 nation group meeting. The U.S. Britain and allies urged a halt to world atomic control talks until Russia cooperates.
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Cairo
Com Front
Palestine
Holy Land
Rata
Mediterranean
Sinai Peninsula
Jerusalem
May
Holy City
Lake Success
United Nations
United States
France
Britain
Canada
Belgium
Colombia
U. N
Russia
Becon Hill Apartment Hotel Blaze Prompted Large Evacuations
Fire swept through a Beacon Hill five-story apartment hotel forcing about 46 residents to flee to rain soaked streets. A former WAC missing at the height of the blaze was later found safe. One firefighter was injured as the blaze spread from a cocktail lounge to the first floor and lobby. many residents were socially prominent.
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Boston
May
Beacon Hill
WAC
Joan
Navy unveils camera capturing 100 millionth of a second
The U S Navy disclosed a new camera developed at the Michelson Laboratory that can photograph at one hundredth of a millionth of a second. The Zarem camera operates with a 20 foot long exposure path and displays images on a screen at normal speed, enabling bullet visualization across a living room.
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A. M. Zarem
Navy
Michelson Laboratory
Naval Ordnance Test Station
Truman's Birthday Amid Rail Strike Talk and Travel Plans
The article notes President Truman's 64th birthday today as he faces possible rail strikes threatening a cross country tour. He may use the presidential plane if needed, though that would affect planned appearances on the West Coast trip. He attends a White House birthday luncheon while press officials report him in good health and walking two miles daily with Secret Service.
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Pisc
White’ House
Truman
West Coast
White House
Charles G- Ross
Wallace H. Graham
Graham
Secret Service
Americans Greet Britain's Rulers at Formal Party
Readable fragments describe Americans attending a formal royal event with King and Queen present. Details note bowing and curtseying, gowns for women, uniforms for men, and the potential Paris visit after the ceremony. Several quotes mention Princess Margaret Rose and Princess Elizabeth but the text is garbled and unclear on roles.
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Britain
Je Ta
Margaret'Rose
Elizabeth
Philip May
Paris
Ares
Europe War End Noted As Anniversary Passes Quietly
AP reports the European phase of World War II ended three years ago with muted observance. In the defeated nations reflections centered on a joint effort for peace while Germany and Austria heard longing for reconciliation, and the United States saw no public celebrations or statements.
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Unt Associated Press
United States
Germany
Austria
Eas
Death by Own Action Sparks Blaze in Newbury
In Newbury a heater fire killed five sleeping children and left their mother, Mrs Florence Orton, hospitalized. Coroner's jury found Lady Joan Coventry had died after the blaze started by the heater. The victims named Dennis Orton, Jerome, Mary, and John along with others were identified among the neighborhood fatalities. The incident prompted investigations into the heater and immediate family circumstances.
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Florence Orton
Aese Dennis Orton
Jerome
Mary
John
Orton Sitteses
Newbury
Joan Coventry
Reed
Herbs Kenneth
Roar
Loyalty letter in Condon case aired before president
Dr. Edward A Cond on appeals to President Truman to release a Federal Bureau of Investigation letter about his loyalty. The Commerce Department released, today, a ret waived Condon is director of the National Bureau of Standards. The House Un American Activities Committee had demanded the letter and files. President Truman says let the House try to obtain them.
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Washington
A.P
Edward A. Condon
Truman
Federal
Bureau of Investigation
Condon
Commerce Department
National Bureau of Standards
House un-American Activities
FBI
Rotary Averell
Dried eggs claimed to taste like real food
At the University of Denver two professors say they have a process to make dried eggs taste better. Dr. Ri M. Conrad and Dr. John W. Greene describe treating powered eggs to remove off flavors, neutralizing with baking soda, then packing in vacuum cans. The professors note the method was developed after the war.
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Denver
Uni of
Ri ‘M. Conrad
John W. Greene
Tod Ly
Russ Quit Korea Bid Shifts Pressure On U S Forces
Soviet commander Korotkov announced plans to withdraw Russian troops from Korea to force American troop withdrawals. The claim followed violence in Seoul as Korea heads to elections, with officials killed, a policeman killed, and buildings burned amid mounting turmoil.
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Korea
Seoul
Russia
G. P. Korotkov
North Korea
U. S
South Korea
Rail Embargo Threat Looms Over West Coast Food Trade
Los Angeles reports of wage cuts and crop losses as a national rail strike looms. Barbra Ventura Santa Barbara counties see layoffs in Lemon packing, broccoli and artichoke growers rush to market. California crops face delays while airline reservations surge and perishable goods surge in price nationwide.
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Los Angeles
May
U.P
California
Barbara
Ventura
Santa
San Luis
Santa Maria
B.A. Harrigan
Southern Pacific Railway
American Airlines
Grey’ound
White House summons rail union chiefs to avert strike
Operators and union leaders were called to the White House for afternoon talks as a nationwide railroad strike loomed. Presidential aide John R. Steelman led morning discussions with operator spokesmen while union leaders were invited for 1:15 p m and 1:30 p m meetings to discuss the dispute and the Presidential fact finding board recommendations.
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Washington, May
A.P
White House
John R. Steelman
Steelman
Rai
E.s.t
Pear
Steelmat
Ite House
Ing
Alvanley Johnston
D. B. Robertson
A. J. Glover Jr
Draft Plea Based on Showdown
Washington May draft plea warns of possible showdown with the United States. The House committee cites Soviet moves in Europe and says Russia may gamble on a confrontation now, predicting a worsening Soviet position.
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Washington, May
House
Arnee Services Committee
Rusala
United States
Europe
Russia
Train Derails In Ohio And Alabama In Head-On Collisions
An eastbound New York Central passenger train derailed at Vernon Junction near Shelby Ohio with ten of fourteen cars off the tracks at around 10 am two miles south of the city. Three cars overturned but the passenger coach remained on track. In Alabama the Hummingbird streamliner collided head on with another luxury train in dense fog twenty miles north of Montgomery with several injuries, three requiring hospital care.
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Shelby
Ohio
May & U) Ar
New York Centra
Vernon Junction
Here
Tyne
Montgomery
Ala
Louisville & Nashville Streamliner
East Shivers Hit Midwestern and Eastern States
Snow sleet and rain spread across the eastern half of the country. Detroit and other Michigan points saw mixed precipitation while Buffalo reported light rain and sleet. A broad band of rain stretched from the Great Lakes to New England as temperatures fell in the morning.
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Chicago
Michigan
Detroit
Buffalo
Great Lakes
North Atlantic
New England
Rockies
Great Plains
Illasiasippi
Fa Valley
Jake
Mercury
Texas
Nebcasica
Hawaii Statehood Action Deferred
Washington May 8 senate insular affairs committee voted 7 0 to defer action on Hawaii's statehood application.
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Hawaii
Statehood
Washington
Senate Insular-Affairs Committee
Droll Monster Dazzles Oregon Skipper at Whisky Run
Ben Tanner, skipper of the Gold Coast trailer, reports a sea monster near Empire Oregon. He describes it with lipsmacking, eye rolling and a dive, aligning with other recent sightings. Scientists suggest a sea elephant, a rare local creature.
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Empire
Ore
Ben Tanner
Gold Coast
Tanner
Whisky Run Reet
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