Convicts Uprising On Alcatraz Crushed Killer Hunted
A phantom killer linked to five murders in six weeks eludes a joint Texas Arkansas manhunt. Virgil Starkes, 36, was slain and his wife wounded at their farm home near Homan Arkansas as authorities describe two major clues. A .22 caliber rifle, a dropped flashlight near the window, and fingerprints are being checked by FBI expert H. S. Hallett and Arkansas State Police. The March 24 double slayings form a grim pattern as villagers await further details.
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Three Leaders Dead as Alcatraz Siege Ends
AN FRANCISCO May 4 The Alcatraz siege ends with the last conspirator in custody. Three ring leaders Joseph Paul Cretzer Bernard Coy Marvin Hubbard are dead and weapons recovered. Two guards and three convicts died. fourteen guards wounded. Officials say additional ringleaders include Thompson and Shockley. Total prisoner casualties not yet released.
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U. S
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FBI
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Joseph P. Cretzer
Paul Coy
GOPs Seek to Curb Radio Propaganda in House Debate
House Republicans privately consider drafting a bill to regulate radio broadcasts by federal officials and commentators. The plan would curb FCC powers, require commentators to reveal sponsors, and bond them to cover libel damages, with comments deemed their own.
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Associated Press
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Bulova Douglas 67 50 at King's Jewelry
Bulova Douglas watch priced at 67.50 sold at King's Jewelry located at 1020 Broadway. Adv. advertisement notes availability and price.
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Sussex
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Truman Warns of National Crisis From Coal Strike
President Truman calls the coal strike a national disaster with full impact barely begun and urges government action as Senate debates seizure of mines. The Civilian Production Administration report cites factory shutdowns and looming curtailments, while Lewis negotiations remain stalled.
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Soviets Reportedly Evacuate Iran Amid Azerbaijan Talks
In Tehran on May 4 Iranian officials said Soviet troops have evacuated almost all Iran including Azerbaijan Province. Prince Mozaffar Firouz noted the exodus is nearly complete and negotiations between Tehran and the Azerbaijan government on reunification continue in secrecy. UN Security Council signals potential to drop the Iranian dispute as next week’s session approaches.
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Grace Moore Seeks Catholic Faith After Audience With Pope
Grace Moore the American soprano told reporters she is seriously contemplating becoming Catholic and she was received in an audience by Pope Pius XII in Rome. She also announced her Italian debut in a concert the previous night.
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Lubbock Man Shot In Alleged Cleaning Accident
Baxter Bardwell of 2205 Broadway was shot in the left side while a 12 gauge shotgun was being cleaned at 2122 Twenty-seventh Street. The wound required surgery and his father says the incident was accidental. Bardwell was listed in serious but not critical condition at a West Texas hospital.
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MacArthur Sees Encouraging Signs of Democracy in Japan
General MacArthur reported encouraging signs of democratic progress in postwar Japan. He cited the first free election in 11 years, a freer press, a new constitution limiting the Emperor, and broad newspaper backing as key markers of the political revolution.
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Byrnes Proposes Plebiscite to Settle Italy Yugoslavia Border
Secretary of State James Byrnes suggested a plebiscite in the contested Venezia Giulia area around Trieste to resolve the border row with Yugoslavia. Britain and France favored near American lines, while Molotov and Bevin warned the plan could rework the ethnic frontier and affect Slovenes.
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Associated Press
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No Man’s Land
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Trieste
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Penezia Giulia
Edward Kaardelj
Russia
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Senate Showdown On Loan To Britain
Washington reports a cloture petition to force a vote on the British loan bill. Senate leadership anticipates a passage margin of 12 to 18 after debate limits are set, despite uncertain polling. Senator Ball invoked cloture after Barkley failed to break the extensive parliamentary logjam on the $3.75 billion lending proposal.
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Plainview Man Will Head Grain Dealers
H. G. Stinnett of Plainview was elected president of the Texas grain and Feed Dealers association at the 48th annual convention. He succeeds Lloyd V. Nelson of Claude. Delegates approved resolutions favoring an early end to the CPA and opposing government interference in private enterprise. Robert Kennedy of St. Louis warned price control harms free economy but said the nation is sold on the idea that price controls should not be relied on for any product in high demand.
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Plainview
Texas Grain and Feed Dealers Association
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Tex
CPA
Robert Kennedy
St. Louis Grain Authority
Civilian guards praised as potential Marines at Alcatraz
In a San Francisco interview, Warrant Officer Charles L. Buckner lauded Alcatraz civilian guards for their actions during the prison assault. He described their rifle fire, rescue efforts, and willingness to enter the cell block to extract hostages, saying they'd make good Marines.
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Housing Bill In New Deadlock
Washington May 4 Conferees failed to agree on a key housing bill provision authorizing 600 million dollars in subsidy payments to spur scarce building materials. House members rejected a Senate move to cut subsidies to 400 million. The bill would also insure mortgages and guarantee a market for 200 thousand pre fabricated dwellings while prioritizing veterans. The National Association of Real Estate Boards notes existing homes cost more to replace than current construction costs.
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Socialists Eye Premiership After Hatoyama Disqualification
In Tokyo on May 5 Gen. MacArthur disqualified Ichiro Hatoyama delaying Liberal pivot. Retiring Premier Shidehara invited the Socialists to form a coalition with a Socialist premier. Tetsu Katayama said Shidehara urged rapid coalition talks as party executives prepared to meet. political leaders doubted a quick resolution.
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Ichiro Hatoyama
Tetsu Katayama
Social Democratic Party
Shidehara
Katayama
Save OPA Day Observed By Veterans Across Nation
The American Veterans committee said 370 of its 450 chapters and other groups held demonstrations for Save OPA Day. In Los Angeles and Hollywood six effigies were hung by lampposts with anti congressman placards. Omaha hosts a day long anti inflation conference with petitions to Senators Wherry and Butler urging strong OPA. A 45 group coalition called A fight inflation circulated petitions in St. Louis.
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Nebraska
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Butler
OPA
St. Louis
Bond Issue Approved By O'Donnell Voters
Voters in the O'Donnell school district approved a $75,000 bond issue by 132 to 30 to fund a new gymnasium, remodel the grade school, and alter the football stadium. Superintendent S. F. Johnson announced the results. Election judges were B. M. Haymes and Charley Cathey with clerks E. L. Witter and J. H. Jordan.
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J. H. Jordan
O'Daniel Allred Spotlight in Texas Governor Race
Texas politics focus on Rob ert W. Calvert withdrawal from the governor race and Sen W Lee O'Daniels canceled Galveston speech as James V Allred signals candidacy. Calvert cited rising costs to win the governorship and hinted support for another candidate, while O Daniel promised a political statement before filing deadline June 3.
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Associated Press
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Hillsboro
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Galveston
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Allred
Coke Stevenson
O'Daniel
O’daniel
Texas Grain Dealers Association
Washington
Arabs Oppose Plan. Arabs Seek Moscow Backing on Palestine
London reports say Arab groups may send a delegation to Moscow to urge the Soviet Union to press Palestine before the United Nations and to back Arabs against the British American inquiry. Musa Alam in Jerusalem avoided denial, while Cairo sources note plans for an Arab League meeting as the exiled grand mufti may return to lead opposition to migration of 100000 Jews.
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Weather of West Texas Forecast and Readings
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Monday extending from Pecos valley eastward. Temperatures show little change with official readings from the Texas Experiment Station noting a maximum 76 and minimum 47 over the past 26 hours ending 6 pm yesterday.
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