Atomic Bomb Test Reported at Eniwetok Defense Probe
The United States exploded another bomb at Eniwetok in a defense oriented test to study structures and materials that resist A-bomb destruction. Early reports suggested a potential hydrogen bomb but it was not confirmed. AEC said a test program was under way as Rep. Henry M. Jackson and others awaited further details.
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United States
Eniwetok
Proving Grounds
Here
Eniwetok Proving Ground
Henry M. Jackson
D.wash
Washington
Senate House, Atomic Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
Jackson
San Francisco
Retrial Dooms to Death Pastor Who Slew Wife
ROCHESTER N Y May We Rev George PL Hetenyi wis tonvieler today of first degree murder in the shooting of his 24 year old wife Jean and now faces death in the electric chair A Monroe County court jury of 10 men and tiwe women brought in the verdict at 10 a m Under the law the death penalty as man datory County Judge James P O'Connor set May up for sentencing For the all year oker former Episcopal supply minister it w an ironic verdict In December 16 he was convictors of second degree murder and sentenced to 50 years to life imprisonment but he risked the levthe chair by seeking a new trial which was granted Hetenyi who was accused of shooting his wife and throwing her hors in the Genesee River April 22 1919 sat unmoved as the iy announced its verdict He grince at the ceiling hrefly as Defense Counsel George J ington palted the jury and drew the single word Yes from each of its members.
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Rochester
N.Y
George PL Hetenyi Wis Tonvieler
Jean
Monroe
James P. O'Connor
Episcopal
Hetenyi
Genesee River
Classifieds and Listings Directions Across The Paper
An index of where to find sections in the issue lists pages for churches, ads, comics, finances, obituaries, radio and TV, schools, shipping, sports, theaters and weather. It notes pages A-7 to 2 for churches and A-4 and 3 for finances among others.
East Germany Coal Boss Fails Loses Job
East Germany's Gustav Sobottka, coal boss in the ministry of heavy industry, was relieved of his post for health reasons, the Soviet ADN reported. Coal production lagged behind last year's output quota, a rare admitted failure by the East German government.
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Errlin
Gustav Sobottka
East Germany
Ministry of Heavy Industry
ADN
Manacled GI Pair Slain by Policeman
In Warner Robins Georgia two white soldier prisoners from Fort Bragg were shot by Hawkinsville police chief Thomas Bragg as they allegedly jumped him near Indian Creek. The coroner's jury found Bragg acted in self defense while the men, Pots Louie Passmore and Lon G Asman, were unarmed and handcuffed in the front seat. The incident prompts military civilian investigations.
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Warner Robins
Houston County
Thomas Bragg
Hawkinsville
Louie Passmore
Lon G. Asman
504Th Regiment
82Nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
N.C
Passmore
Bragg
Robins Air Base
Indian Creek
Robins
Robins Public Informa
Brage
PIO
Foe Moves Up Under Huge Smokescreen
Tokyo dispatch reports Chinese forces massed across Korea's 38th Parallel under dense smoke. UN troops brace for a second Red offensive within 72 hours as screening units stiffen along the front. Massive Chinese movement and Allied air and artillery bombardment press to thwart a new assault.
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Tokyo
Korea
38Th Parallel
United Nations
Red
U. N
U. S. Eighth Army
Sito
Soyang River
Chunchon
Hiyachon Dam
Chukchon
United Press
Robert Gibson
Hwaeling
Yangsu-Ini
Mississippi Flood Rises Half A Foot In Midwestern States
The Mississippi River rose about half a foot or more at flood threatened points in Missouri and Illinois. Hannibal reached 29.4 feet with six inches rise since Friday. The Weather Bureau projected crest at 22.9 feet Sunday and decline thereafter. Residents near Hannibal ignored evacuation warnings from U S Army Corps of Engineers official P H Switzer while levees remained water soaked. Many families elsewhere in the flood area had already evacuated.
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Nioweialed
Pyee
Mississippi
Missouri
Illinois
Ilinois
Hannibal
Weather Bureau
P. H. Switzer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Switzer
Socialists and Reds clash at Vienna peace rally
In Vienna on May 12 scattered street battles erupted between Socialist youths and arriving Communist youths for a three day Whitsuntide peace rally. About 100 Socialists faced chunks of 400 Communists unloading from each west station train.
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Vienna
Austria
West
Strike Shuts Off Milk Deliveries in Chicago Area
Milk deliveries in the Chicago area were halted as Waky workers went on strike. The Associateed Milk Dealers secretary said negotiations between dealers and the APL wagon drivers union are ongoing for a new contract. The drivers voted to strike if demands for shorter weeks and higher wages were unmet, while dealers offered five days with six days pay in exchange for no Sunday deliveries, returning to a five day week with basic wage terms.
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Ceeags
Chicago
Fred Nannamackey
Escuitlee
APL
One Week Late Death Balks Reunion After Long Flight
Mrs. Ares Cyr aged 71 from Movs ler Street traveled to visit her sister, Rose West, whom she had not seen since 1904. Arriving yesterday, she learned her sister died last week, delaying the reunion.
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Ares Cyr
Rose West
Israel Syria Agree to End Border Battle
An Israeli army spokesman announced a tentative border ceasefire with Syria after a day of talks by the mixed armistice commission and UN officials. The accord envisions a UN monitored demilitarized zone, no aggressive acts, and time for talks between Damascus and representatives in Damascus.
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Israel
Syria
Jani
Terael
Srodase
Tia
Moshe Perlman
APOE
ve-Tstareli
Corns Mission
United Nations
Daughters of Gavob Oe Ue
Cirvatt
IC. N. Seewity Council
Perlman
Vivials
Damascus
Bennet de Ridder
Socialized Coffee Sells High Price in Belgrade
In Belgrade Yugoslavia a new “socialized coffee” sells for 25 a pound as stores stock the item. NY nylon stockings are priced high. a pair costs 2000 to 4000 dinars, equivalent to about 40 to 88 dollars in U.S. currency.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
U. S
Swedish cows heat farmhouse with barn warmth
Eighteen cows at a southern Swedish model farm supply heat to a five room farmhouse via a tailpipe system. Engineer Marien Blomquist reports one cow yields 17 to 22 pounds of steam and about 80 000 BTU per day, enabling thermostatic control and about half of the barn's wasted heat recaptured for home warmth.
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Und
Sweden
Marien Blomquist
Blomquist
Republicans Pick Chicago Believe Truman Will Run
Republican National Committee members said Truman will run and be the Democratic standard bearer in the next election. Delegates chose Chicago as the convention site for July 15 1551 while Sen Eu Rene Millikin collapsed from heat after a major policy address. He criticized UN effectiveness and Democratic policy, pledging to press the party line before being taken to his hotel room.
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Tulsa
Okla
Ci Repustican National Committee
Truman
Chicago
Sen
Rene Millikin
R.cole
J. C. Bragden
Millikin
United Nations
Democratic Party
United States
Captive Says He Clubbed Victim Took Her Cash
Robert C. Logan confessed to clubbing a woman during a purse snatching attempt in a westside Los Angeles chase near Culver City. The bat used was found in his car and the victim, Mrs. Adalyn Hixon, lay unconscious with a crushed skull and was taken to General Hospital near death.
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Los Angeles
Robert C. Logan
Westside
Logan
Culver City
Adalyn Hixon
General Hospital
Referendum Threatened as Bill Is Signed
California Gov. Warren signed the reapportionment bills drawing new Congressional and Assembly districts and warned a referendum could take the issue to the people. About 190000 signatures are needed for ballot placement within 90 days. a special election could be ordered if the petition succeeds.
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Sacramento
California
Warren
William Malone
San Francisco
Marshall warns Russia as Western Europe risk grows
Secretary Marshall described Soviet Russia as the real opponent in Korea and warned Moscow could trigger aggression in western Europe at any moment. He said the Chinese Communists rely on Soviet military materiel and direct Soviet support to survive, while noting UN troops’ contributions are rising and prospects for further increases exist.
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Washington
Marshall
Russia
Korea
Europe
Moscow
Sen. Lodge
Rmass
Lodge
United Nations
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committee
Far East
Secretary of Defense
Douglas MacArthur
Truman
Sen Cain Wash
Cain
Western
Teheran Rally Praises Stalin Demands U S Expulsion
In Tehran on May 12 about 60 000 Iranians gathered before the U S embassy, praising Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin as a peace standard bearer. The rally urged expulsion of U S military advisers from Iran and called for the prosecution of Gen Douglas MacArthur as a war criminal.
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Tehran
Tran
U. S
Josef Stalin
Iran
Europe
Far East
U.S
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Red
China
Weather Outlook With Smallcraft Warnings Coastal
Smallcraft warnings posted along the coast remain in effect until 8 p m for northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Winds ease tonight and shift to west 10 to 20 mph tomorrow afternoon. Weather turns mostly sunny and slightly warmer tomorrow.
Mobilizer foresees 345 billion income for 1953
New York May 12 A mobilization official said the national income should reach 310 billion in 1951 325 billion in 1952 and 345 billion in 1953 If we avoid all out war we can carry a defense burden and still have resources for a good standard of living Howse assistant to Mobilization Director Wilson told the New York State Society of Professional Engineers convention He projected a labor force of 69 million by 1953 with 2 million unemployed 3.3 million in the armed services and 64 million civilian employment and noted the defense program impact peaks by year end
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New York
A. E. Howse
Charles E. Wilson
Howse
New York State Society of Professional Engineers
Armed Services
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