West German constitution approved amid Cold War talks
The German constitutional convention approved a 146 article charter for a democratic unarmed West Germany by a 53 to 12 vote. General Lucius Clay aims to convene military governors to ratify quickly with May 12 as a target date for lifting the Berlin blockade. Free elections are contemplated in a possible all-German framework, while four-power talks in Paris may shape future discussions.
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Nazi Germany
East Germany
Council of Foreign Ministers
Paris
Germany
U. S
Washington
Soviets Western Allies Plan to Open Berlin Blockade End
Berlin dispatch reports final decision by Soviet commander Gen Vasily Chuikov and Western Allies to lift Berlin blockade. Four power agreement dictates end. Russian zone traffic to resume at scheduled moment. British and American checkpoints to open to western Berlin transit.
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Berlin
Russia
Long Beach
Vasily Chuikov
Germany
New York
Otottow
Helmstedt
Truman Says Too Many Byrds in Congress
President Truman told a group of veterans there are too many Byrds in Congress. Sen. Harry F. Byrd of Virginia is the only Byrd in Congress, and he has opposed many of Truman's proposals. The remark aimed at shaping the 1952 election, with Byrd’s term not expiring until 1953.
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Truman
Byrds
Gilbert
Harrison
American Veterans Committee
Congress
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Senate Armed Services Committee
Mon Cayattaren
Wash
Fames Atate
Sre
Wallgren
Louisiana Contends U.S. Can't Sue State in Tidelands Case
In Washington on May 9 AP Louisiana argued that the United States cannot sue a state in the Supreme Court without the state's consent in the tidelands dispute with Texas. Louisiana and Texas claim title to Gulf oil lands offshore. The state asserts it has never before objected to being sued in Supreme Court.
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Louisiana
Supreme Court
Louisiana- Teas Tidelands
F. Trowbridge von Baur
L. H. Perez
New Orleans
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
von Baur
Philp B. Perlman
Heitor General
Inter
Shanghai Garrison Requisitioning All Trucks and Jeeps
Shanghai garrison orders requisitioning private and public vehicles to mobilize for defense after losing Kashin. Firms including Texas Co and Stand ard Vacuum Oil Co directed to send cars to North Side Park. confiscation possible if not sent. Garrison promises return after a week of service as communists strike Kunshan and press near Shanghai.
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Shanghai
Kashing
Communista
Kunshan
Aommunista
North Side Park
Garrison
Prom
Americas
Texas Co
Henningsen Produce
Standard Vacuum Ofl Co
Bakerite Chocolate Shops
Peiping
Hangchow
Hit run Driver Kills Two Women in Santa Monica
Santa Monica authorities hunt a male ju mpterial driver after two women crossing the Besst Highway at a busy crossing were struck. Victims identified as Har riet Wasserman 50 of Pacific Palisades and Clara Brewster of Seattle. A car allegedly traveling at 70 mph struck them and fled. another driver pursued the vehicle.
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Monica
Jmpterial
Besst
Ipedestri
Wiltheasen 2
Harriet
Wasserman
Pacific Palisades
Clara M. Brewster
Seattle
Ng Man
Special Plea Urges Speed on Legislation for Reorganization
President Truman urged Congress to act quickly on a bill granting him power to reorganize the executive branch. The House passed the measure. the Senate committee and calendar action differ on exemptions and veto rules, with timing urged to submit plans this session. The president emphasized a 60 day submission window for any reorganization plans.
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Truman
Congress
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Senate
Bether
Truman nominates professors to Atomic Energy Commission
President Truman sent to the Senate two college professors Gai Dean and Henry DeWolt Syer as members of the Atomic Energy Commission, following the resignation of Robert F. Bacher. Dean, 43, is a University of Southern California professor with ties to the famed postwar atom report, and is linked to Seattle and Clinton, New York.
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Truman
Gai
Henry DeWolt Syer
Atomic Energy Commission
Senate
Robert F. Bacher
Commission
Ebeave
Idan W. Waymack
I Taw
University
Southern California
Myth
Japan
Dean
Seattle
Clinton
Bedana
University of Southern California
Ste
Associated Press Wits
One Hundred Years of Dane Ing Centennial Program Tonight
Long Bath traffic tolls six injured as crowds gather for centennial events and a Navy bomber marks 30 years since an Atlantic flight. Page references note Page B-1 and A-2 for related coverage and listings.
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Dane Ing
Atlantic
Senator Walks Out on Pact Hearing May 9
Senator Watkins quits North Atlantic Pact hearings citing humiliation by Chairman Connally. He says he will not be embarrassed further and will only question witnesses as a Senate member or from the floor. Watkins involved in heated clashes over questioning during the treaty debate and leaves after Donnell remains.
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Washindon
Sen
Watkins
Utah
D.-Texas
Senate Foreign Relations
Orena
Senate
Nesses
Donnell
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Elsc
Detroit Work Stoppage Expands as Ford Talks Resume
Detroit work stoppage spreads with a near term settlement aim as 65 000 Ford workers press for wage settlement. Walter Reuther and Ford officials discuss resuming negotiations at 2 45 p m est at the Beach plant in Detroit. City leaders urge Ford and Reuther to settle while mediation and direct talks are explored.
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U.A. W
Walter Rewither
Ford TI
Ford Motor Co
A. L. Edwards
Reuther
Henry ‘Fumaelt
Detsoit
George Wards
Ito
Edwards
United Arts Workers
Ford Motors Co
Ullday
Detroit
Dengagement Citiens Committee
Mother's Day Visit Shown in Slaying Case Deliberations
In BouLper Colorado a slaying suspect Joe Walker spent Mother's Day in court with his mother as deliberations resumed. The judge ruled the death penalty out for now citing insufficient direct evidence while a potential life sentence looms.
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Joe Walker
Sraay
Mtemoen
Roach & Verdict
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Walker
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Asaid University of
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