Crest of old flood threatens new break dikes
Government and volunteers brace for a second crest on the Columbia River as a new flood threatens weakened dikes from Oregon to British Columbia. Army troops and Red Cross mobilize to protect 59,000 people, with millions in damage and 23 deaths recorded apart from Vanport. The final impact depends on a crest possibly matching the current path toward the sea.
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Ore
Columbia
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Canadian Rockies
Pacific
Clatskankc
Astoria
Vanport
Red Cross
mid-Columbia Gorge
U. S
Elmer Fisher
Sister Is Tl. Trusty Leaves Ohio Prison
Charles Humphrey 45, an Atlanta, Georgia inmate serving life for second degree murder, walked away from the Ohio Penitentiary garage after being told of his sister’s illness. Acting Warden Ralph Alvis said he was working alone on carpentry when he disappeared. A note from his mother indicated the sister’s brain tumor. Parole would have been possible in 1952. Police in Columbus, Atlanta, and state patrols were alerted.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ralph Alvis
Charles Humphrey
Atlanta
Humphrey
Warren, C
Dorothy Jackson
Alvis
Rachel Humphrey
Georgia
2 481 More Bonus Checks Are Mailed
Columbus AP The State Bonus Commission sent out 2481 checks yesterday bringing the total since April 28 to 59191.
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Columbus
Do Something On Promises In 1948 GOP Platform
Washington AP reports Rep McCormack urged Republicans to act on promises in the 1944 platform amid Taft push to get specifics. Separately the House Appropriations Committee proposed a 25 percent cut in Marshall Plan and foreign aid, shaping a $5.98 billion global aid bill for 15 months with funds stretched from 12 months.
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McCormack
Dmass
House
Taft
Rohio
Philadelpe
Congress
Senate
GOP
Philadelphia
House Appropriations Committee
Truman
Columbus man admits slaying in Toledo case
Police say Egard Houston 26 of Columbus admitted killing John Vargo 71 a Cleveland grocer during a money dispute in Vargo's store. Houston claimed self defense after being stabbed with a knife by Vargo and was arrested after a bus driver identified him en route from Lakewood to Toledo.
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Toledo
John Vargo
Cleveland
Egard Houston
Columbus
Owen Green
Houston
Vargo
Green
Lakewood
Man Faces Charges In Slaying Of Three In Toledo
Prosecutor Joel S. Rhinefort and Detective Capt. Ralph Murray planned to leave for Jacksonville Illinois with warrants charging James Osinski in the slayings of his wife and her parents. Osinski was found in a state mental hospital in Jacksonville after fingerprints traced him. He had disappeared as the murders occurred December 17. his two babies starved until the bodies were found. Johnny died. Osinski was indicted on three first degree murder counts by Lucas County. The FBI traced his movements through Michigan Alabama and other states before Jacksonville. Illinois authorities said he was found trying to make a telephone call to God and sent to a state hospital as mentally ill.
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Joel S. Rhinefort
Ralph Murray
Jacksonville
James Osinski
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Q Osinski
Raymond Ditmyer
Ditmyer
Johnny
James
Lucas County
Grand Jury
Adrian
Mich
Detroit
Vera Cruz
Mex
St. Louis
Illinois
State Hospital
Mediation Eyes Four-Week Palestine Cease-Fire Time
In Cairo the UN mediator Bernadotte was assigned to set a four week cease-fire between Israelis and Arabs. Both sides accepted the armistice terms after a Security Council plea. Israel had briefly ordered a cease-fire on the Jewish side but said the order was a misunderstanding and later rescinded.
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Bernadotte
Jerusalem
Faris el Khouri
Cairo
Palestine
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Medindee Gasco
Owedisa von Folke Bernadotte
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Lake Success
Arab League
Holy Land
United States
Jamal Husseini
Palestine Arab Higher Committee
Tel Aviv
Tiee
Britain Bans Movement of Fit Jews From Cyprus to Palestine
London authorities said all fit Jewish men of military age are forbidden from moving from Cyprus to Palestine. A Whitehall source noted Cyprus has sufficient military measures to prevent unrest among the 24 000 Jews held there.
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London
Foreign Office
Britain
Cyprus
Palestine
Whitehall
Police Seek Cab Driver In Abduction
State police broadcast for arrest of taxicab driver Arthur D. Deets Jr. of Kingston Pa. accused of abducting Mrs. Mary Kolinski a 17 year old bride who was to graduate last night. Kolinski and Thomas Kolinski 25 of New Britain Conn. had wed at Elkton Md. on April 15. Deets’ wife said he left home on a business trip and may be ill in a hospital.
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York
Mary Kolinski
Arthur D. Deets, Jr
Kingston
New Britain
Paraguayans say Morinigo government fallen and Frutos rises
For mosa reports Paraguayan President Higinio Morinigo’s government has fallen after a recent revolt. Manuel Frutos, Paraguay’s Supreme Court chief, succeeds him. In Asuncion four political groups threaten upheaval to block president elect Gonzales. About 400 opponents jailed or exiled. rival factions clash as preparations for an August 15 inauguration unfold.
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la Nacion
Formosa
Higinio Morinigo
Morinigo
Manuel Frutos
Paraguay
Supreme Court
Asuncion
Juan Natalacio Gonzales
Gonzales
Colorado Party
Colorado
Liberals
Febreristas
Louise Suggs Wins British Golf Crown
Louise Suggs of Atlanta defeated Jean Donald of Scotland 1 up in 36 holes at St Annes to win the British Women's golf title. Suggs led by three up after the morning round and was level at the 36th hole despite heavy rain and a cold wind. only the second American to win the title overseas.
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ST. Anne's-On-The-Sea
England
Louise Suggs
Atlanta
Jean Donald
Scotland
Denver
Babe Didrikson
Atlantic
Circus Sued for $125000 Over Gorilla Crash
Three Pittsburgh residents sue Ringling Brothers for $125000 blaming defective equipment after a gorilla injury incident. Pearl M. Clough seeks $75000 for crippling injuries including multiple fractures, brain concussion, and internal injuries. Edwin Clough seeks $25000 for expenses and loss of companionship. Clarence Platt seeks $25000 for contusions and shock.
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Pittsburgh
Ringling Brothers and
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Pearl M. Clough
Edwin
Clarence M. Platt
Cut In Steel Exports Estimated For 1948 49
The Commerce Department told a House Appropriations subcommittee that nine percent of U S steel would be exported from April 1948 to June 1949 totaling about 6 879 000 tons with roughly 2 517 000 tons directed to 16 foreign aid nations The report notes losses from 1946 strikes and 1947 ingot losses may reduce exports and that demand may fall further as European production rises
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Commerce Department
House Appropriations
Department
United States
Russia
Finland
Sub bombing report denied by Navy and Air Force
A report that an Air Force plane bombed the U S Submarine Corp off the California coast was denied by Navy officials and Air Force chiefs. Representative Hugh D Scott Jr said the incident allegedly occurred two months ago with about 50 submariners hospitalized.
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Air Force
U. S. Submarine Corp
California
Hugh D. Scott, Jr
R-Pa
House
Navy
Arthur W. Radford
Naval Operations
Truman Plans Own Campaign For New Term
President Truman pledges to fight for a new term and declares he is not afraid of a race. He tours 18 states with five major addresses planned and a swift schedule of speeches on his cross country trip. The White House calls the trip non political while outlining campaign style appearances and rapid cross country travel beginning tonight.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Gary
Ind
Los Angeles
Newfoundland Votes on Future as Island Nation
ST JOHN S NFLD AP Residents of this rocky island colony vote today to decide Newfoundland s future after a heated campaign. Voters choose among three options: join Canada as its tenth province, regain independence with responsible government, or remain under a commission form with a governor appointed by the British crown.
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ST. John’s
NFLD
Rocky Island
Britain
Newfoundland
Canada
More Farm Equipment To Be Available Next Year
Washington AP A House Appropriations subcommittee heard W L Beck of the Commerce Department say total U S farm machinery available next fiscal year would be 1 625 billion with exports 351 million and European relief 124 million leaving American farmers 1 274 billion worth for domestic use Beck noted farmers now hold about 40 percent more machinery than before the war
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Washington
House
W. L. Beck
Commerce Department
U. S
Beck
Hand Is Still Questioned In Abbott Killing
Mrs. Marie Abbott widow of Morris R. Abbott 46 of Reily Township is a witness held in the county jail. Cyril Gordon 26 of Oxford Ohio, a former Abbott farmhand fired after a February quarrel, is being questioned as a suspect. Gordon previously claimed Indianapolis time but authorities say a break may come. Abbott’s body was found on the Chesapeake and Ohio tracks with the truck, bloodstains, and a shovel nearby indicating an attempt to stage an accidental death.
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Morris R. Abbott
Reily
Chesapeake and Ohio
Hamilton
Charles J. Walke
Cyril Gordon
Oxford
Gordon
Abbott
Indianapolis
Marie Abbott
Rail Dispute Inquiry May Be Kept For Later
Washington AP Senator Taft pledged a possible Senate inquiry into railroad wage issues after talks with railroad union chiefs and presidents. Unions demand investigation into administration actions, while Taft notes a near-term delay due to Congress workload and may pursue through the Labor Committee after adjournment. Union leaders Deny comment while signaling irritation at Army seizure of rail system.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Senate Labor Committee
Congress
Alvanley Johneston
Brotherhood of Locosmotive Engineers
David B. Robertson
Arthur J. Flower
Truman
Huge Bomber To Be Tested At Wright Field
Air force experts prepared to fly a six engined B 36 bomber, the world largest, in flight tests at Wright Field Dayton Ohio after a landing from Fort Worth Texas. Field spokesmen said accelerated tests would run for an indefinite period as engineers evaluate strength and performance of the massive aircraft.
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Air Force
Wright Field
Fort Worth
Tex
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