No Break Seen in Peace Talks Amid Truce Eval
Count Folke Bernadotte left Rhodes for Cairo as Arab leaders debated peace or renewed conflict over Palestine on day five of the truce. A aides said no side reported a breach Monday while Palestine remained generally quiet. Britain rejected a Russian report of Nazi recruitment for Arab service as fanciful. In Paris, debates on a western Germany federal government continued with Communists and Gaullists opposing the six Power plan. a vote could come tonight or tomorrow with narrow margins expected if any.
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Associated Press
Folke Bernadotte
U.N
Rhodes
Cairo
Palestine
Viennne
Germany
French National Assembly
de Gaullists
Europe
Britain
Foreign Office
Hudson Grants Pay Increases For Auto Workers
DETROIT The CIO United Auto Workers won a 13 cent an hour wage increase from Hudson Motor Car Co before opening negotiations with the appre Motor Co. About 17,000 employees receive the raise retroactive to June 7 if local 154 NAW CIO approves it. The wage rise keeps the contract for two years with a reopening after one year. Vacation pay for Hudson workers rose to 2.20 after one year and 124.40 after five years. Fort negotiations Ford’s status remains uncertain as UAW seeks 30 cent raise and other concessions for 108,000 Ford production workers amid industry shifts.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Hudson Motor Car Co
Th Appre Motor’ Co
Hudsons
AOL Aions
Nawcio
Hudson Emloyes
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
UAW
Fire at Ludington City Dump
Ludington fire department rushed to the city dump at 2 40 p m today to extinguish a blaze. The fire response was swift with crews battling flames reported near the disposal site.
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Ludington
Judge Neal to Hear Motion in Hansen Case at Manistee
A motion to reopen the Hansen case, which saw William Hansen plead guilty before Judge Hal L. Cutler on Nov 14 1935 for the Marguerite Kraft murder, will be heard by Circuit Judge Max E Neal Brabebly during the upcoming Manistee county term. The motion, filed by attorney Max Hamlin, seeks to set aside the life sentence. details recount the hospital shooting, pursuit across Pere Marquette lake, and capture, with testimony from Dr Heysett, nurse Cartier and others.
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William Hansen
Hal L. Cutler
Mason County
Marguerite Kraft
Max E.neal Brabebly
Manistee County
Max Hamlin
Manistee
Mason County Circuit Court
Hansen
Paulina Stearns Hospital
Kraft
Pere Marquette Lake
Mason County Sheriff
Ludington
State Road Bridge
Taylorsville
Lake Michigan
George L. Colyer
Edward Anderson
Justice Court
Henry Seeba
Circuit Court
Cutler
F. W
Jackson
Jack Eliasohn
State Pardon and Parole Board
Taft Expects Penn Votes As Duff Weighs Shift
Washington reports backers of Senator Taft claim Governor Duff may tilt Pennsylvania’s 73 convention votes toward Taft if Vandenberg’s surge collapses. Duff, at New Castle New Hampshire for a governors conference, reportedly opposes Dewey and could swing Pennsylvania if a deadlock forms in the convention.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Robert A. Taft
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
Duff
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Congress
New Castle
N. H
Columbia River Flood Maintains High Levels Across Region
PORTLAND Ore Columbia river flood waters from the Rockies to the Pacific are preeding at all river gauges to ny. The river will remain above flood stage in the lower valley for three weeks while inching downward. The danger now is that weakened levees may col lapse after 25 days of pounding.
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Portland
Ore
Columbia River
Rockies
Pacific
Weather forecast for Lower Michigan
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with cooler conditions in southern and central portions. Notable highs and lows include the highest on record for this date since 1872 at 90 in 1943 and a low of 46 in 1942. Sunset at 8 10 p m and sunrise at 4 55 a m. U S observation station shows a 24 hour period with a maximum 65 and a minimum 42.
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U.8
Weather Bureau
Lower
Michigan
U. S
Vote to Extend Trade Pacts
Washington Congress approved a Republican sponsored bill to extend the reciprocal trade agreements act for one year with changes while defeating Truman administration requests for a three year extension. The House passed the tariff measure by voice vote after Senate amendments, sending the bill to the White House for action.
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Washington
Congress
White House
House
Senate
Truman
Break into Clinton School Utica Vandalism damages school property
Vandals broke into the Clinton school at Utica and smashed three large windows. They smeared black paint on drinking fountains desks and cabinets.
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MT. Clemens
Clinton
Utica
Veterans to gain billions as Supreme Court ruling clears payouts
The Supreme Court reversed a lower court on National Service Life insurance, allowing VA to pay dividends to 16 million World War II veterans or heirs, potentially up to 2 billion dollars. House bills would add about 100 million annually for widows and orphans and 61.8 million more for dependents with disabilities. Dividends may start in about a year, covering active and 13 million lapsed policies.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Veterans Administration
House
Senate
H. W. Breining
Three Die in Kalamazoo Traffic Accidents
Kalamazoo county saw three deaths in two traffic crashes Monday night. An 18 year old and a 16 year old were killed when their car collided with a westbound Grand Trunk freight train at the Scotts crossings at midnight. A six year old child died after being crushed beneath a sand and gravel truck at Alfred Boelman’s home. Two other teens were injured and rushed to Bronson hospital in serious condition.
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Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo County
Henry Nanninga
Shirley Grey
Scotts
Grand Trunk
Patsy R. Harris
Alfred Boelman
Face prison term for manslaughter in traffic death
Alvin Caise aged 21 faces six to 15 years in prison after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the May 14 traffic death of Robert Rumnergermof, 19, of Ypsilanti.
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Ann Arbor
Alvin Caise
Robert Rumnergermof
Ypsilanti
Ludington community council forms to coordinate civic projects
A Ludington community council meeting at Mason County Courthouse adopted a constitution and began organizing to coordinate activities of local groups. Members discussed whether to approve single or multiple projects, with high school youth center and bath house among ideas, and decided to survey organizations before choosing actions.
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Machiery
Ludington
Ludington Community Council
Pleads Guilty in Mason County Morals Case
Roy Wabsis, 22, of Sherman township, pleaded guilty to a morals charge before Circuit Judge Max E. Neal at the opening of Mason county circuit court term. Wilfrid Hocking was appointed to advise him, and Henry J. Schachta of Ludington also pleaded guilty to uttering and publishing a forged endorsement. Paul Williams of Yates township pleaded guilty to larceny from a dwelling. Prosecutor Dic Sooner presented the Lake county case. Three divorce cases were heard, and a petition typographical error from Nov 18 1911 was corrected.
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Roy
Wabsis
Sherman Township
Max E. Neal
Mason County Circuit Court
Neal
Wilfrid Hocking
Walsis
Henry J. Schachta
Ludington
Paul Williams
Yates Township
Lake County
Dic S. Sooner
A. A. Keiser
Grand Hotel Opens Glitzy Mackinac Island Season
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, hailed as the world’s largest summer hotel, begins its summer season on Wednesday, inviting guests to enjoy its famed hospitality and amenities.
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Mackinac Island
Grand
Two Fishermen Cling to Capsized Boat 20 Hours
In Pinconning Michigan two Sag inaw men clung to a capsized boat for 20 hours in Sag inaw bay. Harold Balzer drowned after the others could not pull him aboard. The survivors Edward Card and A F Malzhan reached shore about 1 p m Monday and were guided back to Pinconning.
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Saginaw
Saginaw Bay
Harold Balzer
A. F. Malzhan
Edward Card
Balzer
White Beach
Here
Malzhan
Carol
Pine River
Pydward Payne
Override Veto Expands Benefits But Bars Some Pensions
An overridden presidential veto opens large benefit payments for blind people and dependent children while excluding about 750,000 job holders from old age pensions. President Truman argued benefits aren’t high enough and more people should join Social Security. The House later extended coverage to about 3.5 million workers including state local government and non profits. Senate followed after a brief debate with a 65 to 12 vote.
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Washington
Truman
House
Senate
Flag Presented to Ludington Boy Scouts at Flag Day Ceremony
A large American flag was presented to Ludington Boy Scouts by Ludington lodge 736 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks during a Flag Day event at Gray Hall Monday evening. The ceremony highlighted the flag’s history and the flag was given to S. N. Bradford, local Boy Scouts representative, by Ralph B. Johnson, exalted ruler of the Elks. Elks members and drill team participants, along with piano by Mrs. Ernest Anderson, aided in the ceremony. The flag will be kept by unit leaders for use at Scout events.
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Gray Hall
Ludington Boy Scouts
Ludington Lodge No. 736, Benevolent & Protective Order of S
S. N. Bradford
Boy Scouts
Ralph 8. Johnson
The
Elks
H. H. Olson
Ben Doll
Elmer Nelson
F. E. Gilbert
O. A. Wurl
S. W. Conkling
Wallace Beaune
Joseph Sellner Jr
Aubrey Johnson
Joseph Koudelka Jr
William Gilbert
Harold McInnis
Ornan Myers
Jac K. Vorce
Ernest Anderson
Rogers admits shooting at cow over garden damage
Joseph Rogers, 50, told the court he fired a shotgun at a neighbor's cow that was damaging his garden. He awaits sentencing on cruelty to animals charges.
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Joseph Rogers
Ludington recreation board cuts costs for summer program
The Ludington Recreation board ordered drastic expense cuts at its regular May meeting hitting the Oriole Field athletic program and Stearns Park beach patrol. The grade school softball will be delayed to July 1, with a July meeting to review finances after Softball Club reforms reduced midweek attendance. Beach patrol will employ four lifeguards, while Director Don Quinn shifts from admin duties to patrol shifts. The youth center behind the North James street American Legion building closes May 22 until fall.
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Recreation Department
Ludington Recreation Board
Oriole Field
Stearns Park Beach Patrol
Ludington
Don Quinn
Quinn
John Emms
Stearns Park
Saap
Mill log injures worker with cracked ribs
A log rolled from a pile at a paper mill striking Marcus S. McNabb aged 63 in the chest twice. He sustained ten fractured ribs as a result of the incident.
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Escanaba
Marcus S. McNabb
Bill Would Push Draft as House Moves to Wednesday
Washington analysts say the House will likely pass the draft bill after leaders set a Wednesday vote. Republican Halleck urged delaying passage to ensure full debate, while supporters led by Andrews argued the measure is essential to achieve minimum forces for national security amid international negotiations. Opponents like Short continued to press peacetime conscription concerns.
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Washington
House
Halleck
R-Ind
Senate House
Rules Committee
Rep. Allen
Allen
Senate
Truman
qoeneHt
Andrews
R-Ny
House Armed Services Committee
Rep. Short
R-Mo
Armed Services Committee
AAA traffic survey in Ludington by Detroit office engineers
AAA representatives John T. Hasper of Muskegon and Leonard Schramm of Bay City, engineers from Detroit, conduct a traffic engineering survey in Ludington. They will identify problem times and factors, assess parking and speed issues, review signs, and propose changes with follow up on implementation to prevent future dangers from rising vehicle use.
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John T. Hasper
Muskegon
Leonard Schramm
Bay City
Detroit
AAA
Ludington
Hasper
Mr. Schramm
Stockholm population surge since 1940 hits seven hundred thousand
Stockholm's population has risen from 590000 to 700000 since 1940, reflecting sustained urban growth and expansion in the capital. The increase underscores postwar development and migration trends shaping Sweden's largest city.
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Stockholm
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