Plainview mayor resigns after council dispute and cussing incident
Bertha Timm, the first German mayor of Plainview Minnesota, resigns after a conflict with an all male council. She claims she was subjected to unprintable language at a public meeting over hiring a police officer and a dispute over the Lakeside Canning Co. relocation. She notes the 30 dollar annual salary as not worth the turmoil and vows not to miss it.
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Allies to Study Korea Jet Use in Europe Visit
Observers from nine Allied air forces in Europe will travel to Korea for a month to study large scale jet air power. Two U S experts will accompany Belgium Denmark France Italy the Netherlands Norway Portugal Greece and Turkey. Lt Gen Laucis Noarstad invited the observers. departure date was not announced.
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Germany
UPI
Europe
Korea
U. & Air Force
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Denmark
France
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Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Greece
Turkey
North Atlantic Alliance
Laucis Noarstad
U. S. Air Forces
Greatest Shakeup in N Y Police History Ordered After Bribery Indictment
New York City police face mass suspensions after a Brooklyn grand jury indicted 21 men and 56 more as conspirators tied to a $20 million gambling racket. Police Commissioner Murphy and officials say 32 officers were removed from duty, with bail set for indicted defendants ranging from 2500 to 7500 dollars.
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U.P
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Thomas F. Murphy
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U. S
Alger Hiss
Brooklyn
John . Travers
Travers
Kings County
Julius Helfand
Harry Ross
May
William O'Dwyer
India says Soviet ships carry grain amid famine plea
EW Delhi May 10 up Famine threatened India announced that Soviet Russia will sell 50 000 tons of wheat for cash and ships are already en route deliveries to be completed by end of June. Nehru told Parliament that Russia offered 500 000 tons and US loan of 2 000 000 tons faces delay amid anti American sentiment and India seeks terms without political strings.
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India
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U. S
United States
Eisenhower Comments on Dutch Defense Effort in Netherlands Visit
General Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower toured Holland as tension over national rearmament grew. He praised the Dutch forces after a three day inspection, stressing each nation must gauge readiness by its own people while noting areas they still need and want. The visit followed prior criticism of government plans and amid debates on military preparedness.
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Netherlands
Dwight D
Eisenhower
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Soestdijk Palace
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Prince
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Hans J
Kruis
Aid Quits Assails President Rhee
In Pusan on May 10 Lee Si Yung age 82 resigned as vice president of the Korean Republic. He told the National Assembly he quit because Rhee failed to improve domestic and foreign policies, saying the country is declining from bad to worse and apologizing to fellow countrymen. His letter drew bitter criticism in the Assembly with lawmakers accusing Rhee of dictatorial tactics and rumors of Premier John M Chang's possible resignation. The vice president has no independent powers and is appointed by the president.
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Korea
Lee Si Yung
Korean Republic
Syngman Rhee
Lee
National Assembly
Rhee
Jim
John M. Chang
Optimists begin three day convention in Santa Monica
About 1000 Optimist Club members from Southern California, Arizona and Nevada gather in Santa Monica for a three day convention starting today.
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California
Arizona
Nevada
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