Trains crash near Bryn Mawr kills 14 and injures scores
In Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania the Pittsburgh Philadelphia night express and the Red Arrow collided, killing 14 and injuring about 60. One identified victim is Indianapolis metallurgist C Lavenstein. Dozens remain unaccounted as wreckage is cleared and investigations proceed.
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Bryn Mawr
G. A. McLaughlin
Lower Merion Township
PRR
C. §. Lavenstein
Indianapolis
Red Arrow
Detroit
New York
GNAL
Philadelphia
Cleve
Lettuce Men Cited for Destroying Crop
In San Francisco on May 1 a federal civil action charges large Central California lettuce growers with violating antitrust laws by destroying lettuce to keep prices high. Attorney General Howard McGrath says the case is part of a DOJ effort to prevent rises in the cost of living from unlawful limits on food supplies.
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San Francisco
California
Federal District Court
Howard McGrath Sais
Department of Justice
Truman first considered ousting MacArthur last August
The White House disclosed that President Truman first weighed relieving General Douglas MacArthur in August after his controversial Veterans of Foreign Wars letter. Presidential Secretary Joseph Short said the inquiry traced the timing to when Truman named MacArthur commander in chief of United Nations forces, noting the consideration began after that appointment.
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Ashington
White House
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Joseph Short
MacArthur
SSS Deasers Short
Far East
Short
United Nations
Thhat
New York
Pendleton Marines Stage Sham Battle
Pendleton Marines demonstrated in a realistic replica of a Korean village at Camp Pendleton to show how fighting unfolds in towns of that war torn country. The public demonstration, part of Armed Services Day observance, will be repeated tomorrow and the Naval Hospital remains open to visitors for the two days with many Korea veterans as patients.
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Camp Pendleton
Naval Hospital
Four Die in Wichita Floodwaters Amid Deluge Threats
Four people died as Arkansas River flooding spread through Wichita and across Oklahoma and Texas. National Guardsmen and volunteers fought to protect 200,000 residents while dikes failed and a flood warning warned of continued high waters. Names include David Rainier, 14, Clinton. Dale Simpkins, 18, Elk City. missing TomBasket of Clinton. Gene Lusk, 22, railroad worker, Syracuse. Marion Thomas, Canadian, Texas.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Wichita
Kan
Little Arkansas
Canton Reservoir
Washita River
Nvolves
David Rainier
Clinton
Okla
Dale Simpkins
Elk City
Tommy Basket
David
Gene Lusk
Syracuse
Marion Thomas
Canadian
NAM Demands Removal of All Pay-price Curbs
Washington May 18 The National Association of Manufacturers called for removal of wage price controls and warned President Truman seeks dictatorial home front mobilization powers A CIO official urged a stricter price control law A former Fair Deal Senator turned auto finance group rep charged consumer credit controls are unfair and unsound Meat industry spokesmen argued the beef price rollback plan will shrink supplies and increase rationing The NAM President William H Ruffin said Truman broadly power to control the economy could destroy it Congress should act before price and wage curbs lapse June 4 Carey secretary continued on Page A-5 Col 4
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Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
Truman
CIO
Wage Stabilization Board
NAM
Wiliam
Ruffin
Senate Banking J Committee
Blast kills 50 French Troops in Indochina
In Nhatrang off the coast near Saigon an explosion aboard the French Navy LST Adour killed 4o soldiers and wounded 130, including 30 seriously. The ship was loading troops and ammunition after taking on 900 men for operations against the Vietminh when the blast occurred. French sources attributed the blast to an accidental fire in the hold, with no sabotage suspected.
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Saigon
Indochina
Arour
Nhatrang
Adour
Court Orders Lawyer Yield or Go to Jail
The U S Court of Appeals warned Secretary Sawyer and nine others they face civil contempt jail if they do not comply with its orders in the battle over control of American President Lines. It set 2 p m next Thursday as the compliance deadline, citing the Dollar interests and 68 million dollar steamship empire.
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Washington
U. S. Court of Appeals
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer
Truman
Justice Department
Fathers
American President Lines
Court of Appeals
Dollar Jh Steamship Interests
Dollar Interests
Tomorrow’s Weather Mostly Sunny After Noon
Mostly sunny tomorrow afternoon with low clouds and fog tonight and tomorrow morning. Temperatures hardly change Saturday with similar mild conditions.
Long Beach 452nd Wing Leaders Relieved From Command
Brig. Gen. Luther W. Sweetser Jr. is removed as commander of Long Beach’s 452nd Bomb Wing and Lt. Col. Harry W. Jordan also departs. The unit, called to active duty last August, trained at Victorville and fought in Korea for seven months under temporary reassignment discussions and confirmation by FEAF.
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Luther W. Sweetser Jr
Long Beach
452Nd
Far Eastern Air Force
Harry W. Jordan
Long Beach Insurance
Victorville
Korea
Col
Brooks A. Lawhon
Sweetser
Earle E. Partridge
Fifth Ai Force
Washington
FEAF
314Th Air Division
Japan
Boy Kills Brother Over Abuse Shocking LAPD Case
In Los Angeles on May 18 a 13 year old boy killed his brother Miguel Alvarez 21 after allegedly beating their mother Marie Alvarez. Edward Arthur Alvarez told officers he acted when Miguel attacked their mother and tried to break down a door while she hid in a bedroom. Sgt. Jack Cassery reported the stabbing occurred yesterday.
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Los Angeles
Miguel Alvarez
Edward Arthur Alvarez
Marie Alvarez
Where to Find It Beath Combing and Page References
An index lists sections and page numbers for the publication’s content. It covers Bridge, Classified Ads, Comics, Editorial, Financial, Obituaries, Radio and Television, Shipping Table, Sports, Theaters, Tides and Temperatures, and Women’s Activities with specified pages for each item.
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Boyle
Craseword
Giant losses as Reds press in Korea front
Allied forces report massive Chinese numbers driving a broad offensive across Korea. American and South Korean units suffer heavy casualties while attempting to hold lines near Seoul. Reports note American units pushing back Chinese infiltrators but sustaining pressure on eastern and northern approaches to the capital.
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Korea
U. N
Dadenlonme
AE Reake Gude
Seoul
William C. Barnard
ROKS
U. S
Amer
Reds Warn of 1,141,000-strong Chinese Reds In Korea
General Ridgway's headquarters in Tokyo said the Communists could hurl 1,141,000 troops at United Nations forces in Korea. The report cites 768,000 Reds in Korea and 373,000 more in Manchuria, with 370,000 security troops in military districts, totaling a dangerous reserve capability.
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Tom Stone
Tokyo
Bay 18
Ridgway
United Nations
Korea
Manchuria
Public Information Office
Kansas Flood Delays Santa Fe Transcontinental Trains
Chicago May 18 The Santa Fe Railroad reported all its transcontinental trains delayed by rain and high water in western Kansas and the Texas Panhandle.
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Chicago
Santa Fe Railroad
Kansas
Texas Panhandle
Conferees Strive to Break UNIT Deadlock Again
Washington May 18 Conferees from Senate and House resume talks on universal military training and draft legislation amid White House pressure from President Truman and Secretary Marshall. Senator Russell noted a recess in MacArthur hearings tied to the stalemate, while Truman urged prompt action and Vinson indicated no change in House conferees' stance.
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Washington
Truman
Marshiall
Ser. Russell
D.-Ga
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
National Conference On Citizenship
Congress
Fussell
Senate Armed Services Committee
Vinson D.ga
Sithe House
UN Assembly votes arms embargo on Communist China
The United Nations Assembly adopted a 47 to 0 arms embargo against Communist China to cut off strategic materials from the free world. The Soviet bloc abstained from voting, while nations including Afghanistan, Burma, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sweden and Syria did not participate. Indian delegate Raw warned the move could hinder peace efforts on Korea and urged a peace gesture toward Peiping.
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New York
United Nations Assembly
China
Free World
Afghanistan
Burma
Egypt
India
Indonesia
Pakistan
Sweden
Syria
Sir Bengal N. Raw
Peiping
U. N
Stock Market Plunges At Close In Heavy Selling
A burst of selling in New York pushed stock prices down by as much as 3 a share in the final 20 minutes. After an optimistic opening the market declined most of the day and nosedived at the end amid wartime nerves over Korea and diplomatic signals from London suggesting talks with Russia.
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New York
UMA
Three Missing as Flames Sweep Philly Pier Vessel
A fire on Pier 46 South in Philadelphia damaged a tied-up ship, the Pineland, as three crew members disappeared. Firemen battled the blaze for four hours with police and Navy investigations under way. The Pineland, chartered to Lavine Steamship, carried Captain John MacArthur who leapt to safety with crew.
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Philly Pier
Philadelphia
Thomas Burns
Barney McCabe
Seaman
James Watt
Pineland
William Madden
McCabe and Watt
Edinburgh
Scotland
Leith
Pier 46
Navy
Front St
Frankford
Lavine Steamship Company
John MacArthur
Walton-on Thames
England
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James B. Carey
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Gen. Sweetser
Col. Jordan
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Ballo
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Max Harrelson
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