Missouri River Crests at 25 Feet Forcing Widespread Flooding
Flood records marked new heights as the Missouri River crested just over 25 feet at Pierre South Dakota and threatened downstream cities including Omaha Council Bluffs and Sioux City. Red Cross mobilized aid while 1,600 residents across Pierre and Fort Pierre were sheltered. Damages ran into millions as Minnesota North Dakota and Montana also faced flood impacts with dikes and wells compromised.
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South Dakota
Red Cross
Nebraska
Iowa
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Sioux City
Neb
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Missouri
Ft. Pierre
Pierre
New Ulm
Minneapolis
Mankato
St. Paul
Mississippi
Malta
Fargo
N. D
Red River
Moorhead
Minn
Missouri Valley
Cat Escapes Hunt Under Hood In Car Rescue
Warren O P E reports T Butler started his car and heard a shrill meow from beneath the hood. Firemen freed a ruffled but unharmed cat caught between the generator and the fan, ending the scare.
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Warren, O.p—E. T. Butler
Cat
Rejection Of Red Plan For Germany Almost Sure
Western powers are likely to reject Russia s demand for a four power conference to unify Germany. Moscow demands a unified Germany with its own armed forces and a Big Four conference to draft a treaty, a move seen as a halt to broader East West talks. The United States seeks full Allied agreement and wants a plan that reassures Germany against Communism.
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Washington
Russia
Germany
United Nations
United States
Western Europe
U. S
England
France
Rebels Gain Upper Hand in Bolivia La Paz Clash
In La Paz rebels led by Brig. Gen. Antonio Seleme controlled most of the city while loyal troops held small pockets. Rebels seized the government radio station and key sites, signaling a bloodless takeover as Victor Paz Estenssoro awaited return. Mortars and gunfire persisted with 18 dead and 60 injured by nightfall.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Antonio Seleme
Victor Paz Estenssoro
National Revolutionary Party
Buenos Aires
Western Union Office in Columbus Reopens on Limited Basis
The Columbus Western Union main office, closed by a 9 day AFL CTU strike, reopened with limited service. Telegrams and money orders are accepted for delivery to other operating Western Union offices. Superintendent Fred H. Smith said seven to eight supervisors will handle work while Larry Bush, AFL Local 20 president, warned of probable picketing.
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Columbus
Western Union
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union
Fred H. Smith
Larry Bush
AFL Local 20
Modern Design Changes Front Line Fox Holes
In Korea the U S Seventh Infantry assembles prefabricated bunkers behind the front. Two platoons cut lumber to field specs with a full kit delivered to units. Maj Walter M Turner originated the idea, with Lt Henry D Hoyle and Sgt John M Healy guiding the project.
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Walter M. Turner
Sanford
Fla
Henry D. Hoyle
West Kingston
R.I
John M. Healy
West Springfield
Mass
U N Commission Sets April Deadline on German Election Probe
A United Nations commission in Geneva ordered Russia to allow entry to Germany's Soviet zone by April 27 to study the potential for free elections across the country. The deadline follows four submissions to Gen Chuikov, who has not replied to prior requests. The group has already inspected West Germany. The Moscow note to Britain France and the United States urged elections to unify Germany but said planning should follow the Big Four framework.
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Geneva
U.N
Russia
Germany
V.I. Chuikov
West Germany
Britain
France
United States
U.S.S.R
Parking meter hike eyed to speed East Liverpool traffic
East Liverpool Service Director Lawrence Bloor wants meter rates raised from five to twenty five cents an hour to cut curb congestion. City council members will discuss the proposal at their meeting next Monday.
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East Liverpool, O
Lawrence Bloor
East Liverpool
Bloor
Government May Boost Steel Pay
The report says the administration may strike its own wage deal with CIO President Phil Murray as steel industry wage talks stall under government controls. Industry officials warn of court challenges while Murray pushes the 17.5 cent per hour rise and union shop terms, with U.S. Steel’s Benjamin Fairless returning to Pittsburgh amid stalled negotiations.
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Washington
CIO
Philbvy Murray
Truman
Murray
Steelworkers Union
Defense
John R. Steelman
Wage Stabilization Board
Benjamin Fairless
U.S. Steel
Ellis Arnall
Steelman
Pittsburgh
Arnall
Michigan Bell and CIO Union Reach 12.7 Cent Hourly Raise
Michigan Bell Telephone Co and the CIO Communications Workers of America announce a settlement ending the 18 000 worker walkout in Michigan. The union cites a 12.7 cent hourly wage increase as the basis, with nationwide implications seen for Western Electric negotiations.
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Detroit
Michigan
Michigan Bell Telephone Co
CIO Communications Workers of America
Western Electric Co
Earnest Weaver
CIO Communication Workers
Western Electric
Bell System
New Jersey
California
Ohio
Truman Civil Service Shakeup Sparks Senate Clash
President Truman aims to move over twenty one thousand federal workers from political patronage to civil service under the 1949 government reorganization act. The plan, if not blocked in 60 days, would affect postmasters marshals collectors of customs and many other officials as Republicans deem it a bid to hedge against a Republican victory. Senator George of Georgia vows opposition warning the move would betray Senate responsibility to appoint honest and efficient officials.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
House
United States
Sen. George
Georgia
Taft Gains In Kentucky Eisenhower Wins in Kansas In GOP Delegates
The Associated Press reports Taft captured all six Kentucky district delegate votes Thursday with a 7-1 lead after agreeing to split another district. Four districts today will shape the rest of Kentucky's 20 member delegation and four at large delegates are to be chosen Saturday. Eisenhower won 20 of Kansas delegates while Taft took the remaining two. The New Jersey ballot fight and Kefauver’s eastern move follow as the next major contests.
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Associated Press
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Kentucky
Ohio
Taft
Eisenhower
Kansas
Topeka
New Jersey
Alfred E. Driscoll
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Kefauver
All Stays Quiet On Korean Front For Another Day
American Sabre jets failed to locate enemy aircraft this morning and instead destroyed a Communist supply train after it crossed the Manchurian border. The Fifth Air Force reported 34 Sabres attacked and wrecked the locomotive and crippled 17 box cars. Ground haze limited daytime targets while jets focused on front line positions. U N warships shelled the eastern end of the 155 mile front as infantry action remained limited to small Red attacks on the Central Front and a predawn Red hill assault in the west.
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Seoul
Fifth Air Force
U.N
Seamen Steal Armory Guns to Flee to Kentucky
Three sailors aged 19, 17, and 21 stole riot and submachine guns from the naval powder factory armory at Indian Head Maryland. They planned to sell the weapons in Kentucky, but ran out of gas and ended up in a Washington car where police found two submachine guns and 209 rounds.
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Washington
Navy
Kentucky
Naval Powder Factory
Indian Head
William S. Dailey
Watertown
Curt Robertson
Dunmore
James F. O'Neill
East Liverpool
Dailey
Eisenhower to be released as supreme commander June 1
The White House announced Gen. Eisenhower will be released from duty as supreme commander of Allied powers in Europe effective June 1. Letters to Lovett and NATO indicate the move, with no mention of accepting a Republican presidential nomination. Short said the letters remain private and a successor could be named later.
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Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Allied Powers
Europe
Secretary of Defense
Lovett
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Supreme
United States
Assu
Allied Power
Joseph Short
Truman
Short
Morris Quiz May Be Used By Probers
Washington House investigators considered borrowing Newbold Morris's questionnaire method for probing the Justice Department. Chairman Chelf said the panel might use the device to learn about officials outside income and gambling, as Morris described leading to his firing. Morris spoke openly, saying the plan could help expose operations, while President Truman dissociated from Morris’s bid for reemployment.
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Washington
House
Newbold Morris
Justice Department
Chelf
D-Ky
Judiciary
Morris
House Brobhers
Rep
Keating
R-Ny
J. Howa McGrath
Truman
McGrath
Esen
Atty
Plane Down Near Puerto Rico Harbor Crashes
A Pan American Airways airliner with 71 aboard ditched five miles northwest of San Juan harbor at 11 02 a m EST. The craft carried 58 adults six infants and five crew. The pilot was Capt John C Burns husband of actress Jane Froman.
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New York
Pan-American Airways
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Pan-American
John C. Burns
Jane Froman
Parleys Set New Record For Brevity
MUNSAN Korea truce negotiators posted a new brevity record as six sessions this week consumed 32 minutes. Lt Col Howard S Levie said a hot summer and cold winter may lie ahead if Communists delay. Maj Gen Hsieh ang said 60 words, Gen Harrison replied with two words. Ottawa noted UN prisoner demands clash with Geneva Convention.
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Munsan
Korea
Howard S. Levie
Hsieh Ang
William K. Harrison
Hsieh
U.N
Harrison
Ottawa
Washington
U.N. Command
Easter fashions and events in Sunday's Journal
In Sunday's Journal Bonnets Ribbons Bows headline Easter hats for churchgoers age one to eighty and even pair well with ham at Easter dinner. A photo feature shows what is worn and eaten. The Pacemakers aim to steer hotrodders toward safety. City life shifts from Lent to Easter joy with social news and spring plans.
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