Truculent Sub Sinking After Collision With Tanker
Rescue craft searched the Thames estuary for survivors of the Truculent a British submarine with 76 crew. The Divina tanker rammed the sub, 15 crew were lost, 58 missing, and a Margate lifeboat reported possible survivors onboard though no Admiralty confirmation. Flood warnings spread across Midwest rivers as heavy rain threatened more damage. Over 4,000 people fled homes in Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Missouri with pumps running in Paducah and rising Ohio levels. In Sheerness Sweden’s tanker captain said the collision happened minutes before the Truculent sank and eight survivors were rescued ashore after time at sea.
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Open Battle on Labor Act Divides NLRB Officials
Washington AP A developing clash among Taft-Hartley enforcers surfaces as four National Labor Relations Board members react to a scathing speech by general counsel Robert N. Denham. Denham urged repeal prospects while board members, citing the political climate, hint at escalating actions possibly routing a direct complaint to President Truman. Denham, 64, has long been a controversial figure since his 1947 appointment.
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Taft disputes Truman view on Ohio vote prospects
Washington AP report notes President Truman praising Ohio Democratic prospects while Republican Senator Taft counters that he can win re election in Ohio in November. Taft challenges CIO claim that the new Ohio ballot hurts him, arguing it may aid Republicans nationwide and recalls Massachusetts style voting.
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Russia Seizure of North China Acheson Says
Secretary of State Acheson argues Russia is carving up northern China including Outer Mongolia and Manchuria. He urges military input from Secretary Johnson and General Bradley as Republicans push for a military briefing on Formosa and Pacific strategy amid partisan tensions.
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Ailing Vet Slays Wife and Child and Takes Poison
Reports from Washington and Columbus describe a disturbing dual tragedy and an inquiry into alleged telephone tapping in Congress. World War II veteran Darrell L. Welch, 28, confessed to killing wife Roselyn and 15 month old Mary Cecelia after a quarrel, then ingested iodine poison and wounded himself. Welch, previously released from Columbus State Hospital, faced questions about mental competency and custody. Welch served with the 395th Infantry in the Mediterranean and European theaters and suffered severe burns overseas.
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It's A Grim Life When a Husband Plans a Night Out
A man plans a lavish surprise dinner and dance to lift his wife’s spirits after a hectic day. He hides the plans and expects joy, but she declines the outing, leaving him discouraged and questioning his efforts in this verse by Martin.
Tremors Scatter Wellington Residents in Morning Aftershocks
Wellington residents rushed into the streets as three minor tremors rattled churches, chimed bells, and rattled dishes with doors banging. No major damage reported though much New Zealand chinaware was broken.
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Coal Shortage Reported Across 36 Cities
Washington AP The U S Chamber of Commerce says a critical coal shortage exists in 36 mid sized cities amid Truman’s denial of a coal emergency. The chamber cites seven days or less supply in dealers hands with weather minimizing hardship and warns some areas face hours of supply.
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Whitney elected president of Cleveland Newspaper Guild
Eugene J. Whitney, sports copy reader for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, is named president of the CIO Cleveland Newspaper Guild. He won last night without opposition to succeed Jack Sheridan, Cleveland News artist.
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Sherman Nomination Seen Cleared in Senate Vote
Adm Forrest P Sherman appeared poised for approval as Chief of Naval Operations after a hectic Senate day. Senator McCarthy blocked immediate consent to press for changes, while Tydings pushed for swift consideration after a unanimous Armed Services Committee backing. The firing line centered on Denfeld’s conduct and Pentagon policy.
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Clevelanders Aid Police In Bank Robbery Manhunt
In Cleveland police chase John Wesley Hux after a bank hold up that netted $34,000. Two accomplices were jailed, one killed in an ambush, and about $7,731 was recovered. Hux, the missing suspect, is believed armed and at large.
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FEPC Measure Hearing Opens in Washington
The Administration urged quick passage of a bill to create a Fair Employment Practices Commission to ban job discrimination against Negroes and others. House Rules Committee Chairman Sabath set hearings as Truman appeals for voting unity, amid party rallying meals and praise for Sabath’s push.
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Gas price cut announced by Standard Oil of Ohio
Standard Oil of Ohio cuts retail gasoline prices by half a cent per gallon starting today. The new prices are 24 cents for Standard X-70 and 26 cents for Sohio Supreme, easing costs for Ohio motorists in Cleveland.
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Rooming house fire claims third victim in Cleveland
Cleveland AP reports Charles England aged 23 died last night bringing the count to three fatalities from a rooming house fire. His wife Maxine aged 21 died shortly after the blaze last Sunday.
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Davenport arri gned for murder in ward fire killing 41
A 34 year old Rock Island woman, Elnora Epperly, is slated for arraignment in Davenport tomorrow on a murder charge connected to a mental ward fire that killed 41 women. She was held at the Scott County jail.
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What's What Sunday Pictorial Features Social and Army Life
Sunday’s issue highlights a cover story on coping with kids growing and clothes to fit, plus a feature on a Middletown draftee James Coyle comparing Army life now and during WWII. Brides to be engagements fill the social section as March of Dimes activities unfold with stories of affected children.
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