Destroyer joins rescue as ship with 69 aboard sinks in Atlantic
Coast Guard and USS Leary raced to life rafts after a twin-engine plane with 69 aboard crashed 275 miles northeast of Nassau. Seven survivors were recovered as crews from Miami, San Juan, and other ports searched the area, with reports of missing passengers and ongoing rescue operations. The stricken craft was en route from Puerto Rico to the United States and had American aviation workers aboard.
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MacArthur orders purge of 24 Japanese Communist leaders
General MacArthur ordered the purge of 24 top Communist leaders in Japan after attacks on American soldiers. The government ratified the Central Committee members, barred them from politics, and removed seven from parliamentary seats. Police arrested two union leaders after Memorial Day demonstrations, amid fears of broader action. The moves follow elections that kept Yoshida’s pro occupation Liberal Party in power.
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Raid on St Louis Handbook Ties Gambling Network
Authorities raid a St Louis handbook hub described as a nerve center in national gambling. Seized items include thousands of telegrams seven telephones racing forms and betting tabs as part of an investigation linked to a New Jersey grand jury indictments.
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St. Louians Said To Figure In Indictments Returned By A Grand Jury In New Jersey
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Slim prospects for excise tax cuts in Congress
Washington AP reports growing doubt on Capitol Hill that any excise tax reductions will pass this year. The House Ways and Means Committee backed large cuts across many items but President Truman vetoes any bill that cuts excises without offsetting revenue. Senate passage remains uncertain as timing and votes falter.
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Cause Of Blast Is Being Sought
Marion Ohio officials sought the cause of a sewer explosion that ripped up portions of a street and lifted manhole covers across 17 blocks. No injuries reported though two automobiles were damaged. Chief A Sifritt noted cracks up to 20 feet long in Silver Street after yesterday's blast.
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Police Link Wounded Man to Alliance Hold-Up
Cleveland AP: Police seek to tie Julius A. Petro to an Alliance Ohio beer dealer theft. four gunmen looted Joe Caretta as Petro, wounded, sought treatment from Niles doctor Anthony Lapolla who reported a similar gunshot wound. Petro, a former death row inmate, claims motive against him.
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Cleveland rent control workers take week long leave
Forty five area rent control office workers will begin today taking week long leaves, Director Karl M. Duldner announced. The leaves will run from sun up to June 23, leaving a skeleton force to carry on office work. The present federal rent law expires June 30 unless Congress extends it.
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Bullets Miss Shelton in Ambush Wounding Companion
In Fairfield US AP report, bullets meant for Little Earl Shelton struck his companion Detlos Wylie 35, who was critically wounded. Wylie, shot thrice in the back, was rushed to Flora hospital. the Sheltons’ bloody history continues as the two men had bought a building on Highway 45 to serve as a garage when ambush occurred.
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Bandit Killed Two Wounded In Gun Battle
A chaotic night at the Little Casino Cafe ended with one bandit killed and two wounded after a getaway car crash and police pursuit. Patrons were assaulted during the holdup as shots rang out, with officers engaging suspects near the Salle Des Champagnes. The wounded bandits were captured, and a patrolman exchanged fire as the chase continued through the district.
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Leath to resign as Elyria pastor for Bronxville post
The Rev William A Leath pastor of the First Congregational Church in Elyria for nine years will resign September 1 to become pastor at Weert Center Congregational Church in Bronxville New York United States authorities announce the move follows a decade of service and will shift leadership at the Elyria church to new guidance.
California primary watch as Roosevelt and Warren vie for power
Nationwide analysts monitor California voting while Iowa senatorial results shape national trends. Albert Loveland leads the Democratic field in Iowa with 33,206 votes after 2106 of 2474 precincts reported, challenging Kraschel over Brannan Farm Plan. Hickenlooper dominates Republican race.
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Earl Warren
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Hickenlooper
Albert Loveland
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Senator Ives Probes Red Charges Amid Panel Plan
Senator Ives accused the administration of whitewashing the State Department amid a Red charges probe. Reports say President Truman may appoint a special panel to handle parts of the McCarthy era loyalty file review, potentially diverting FBI access from the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. McCarthy planned a Senate speech based on State Department files to alarm both parties.
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Supreme Court Ends Term Bans Segregation In Two Universities
The Supreme Court end term issued rulings outlawing Negro segregation in two southern state universities and in dining cars on southern railroads. The court ordered the University of Texas to admit Heman Sweatt to its all white law school and required the University of Oklahoma to treat G. W. McLaurin differently. Sweatt plans to enroll in September amid reactions from university leaders.
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Tornado tears across Texas injuring eight in five villages
A fast moving tornado of about 70 mph swept through Kenny Klump Pallion Brookshire and Penny in southeast Texas injuring eight people. Amid hail and heavy rain it demolished two buildings and damaged others in Penny a town of 250 about 60 miles northwest of Houston. Red Cross director L F Weige reported injuries and a secure count was not available.
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Blood Sweat Tears On The Summer Weight Loss Doubt
A humorous take on men vowing to shed winter fat with hard garden work and sport yet overeating. They start with gardening yard work golf and swimming but double their food intake. The bathroom scale exposes no progress as the summer waistline remains the same plus twenty pounds.
Mauna Loa Eruption Relents Yet Lava Flows Persist
Mauna Loa’s eruption subsided but rivers of lava continued to wind down the 3680 foot volcano. Dikes formed along the main fissure trapping lava in lakes that could crust over unless new streams feed them. The Red Cross cared for 34 refugees at a former hospital with 28 more registered nearby. An earthquake shook the volcano as new flows forced more evacuations and knocked out all seismographs on Hawaii.
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Senators Set To Rewrite Arms Measure
Washington lawmakers move to overhaul the 1.22 billion arms bill with changes aimed at presidential power. Hearings feature Amb. Averell Harriman and Gen. Omar Bradley as Senators press limits on aiding foreign nations and transferring defense supplies, amid objections by Senator Greens.
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Charles Howard Sr. dies, Seabiscuit owner and dealer noted
Bulletin from San Francisco reports the death of Charles S. Howard Sr. a millionaire saltpetroleum dealer and famed owner of the racehorse Seabiscuit. Howard's passing marks the end of an era for horse racing fans and the San Francisco business community.
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Pickets Halt Work On Cincinnati Projects As Strike Continues
AFL Hadcarriers and Building laborers strike resumes halting work on four Cincinnati projects valued over 10 million dollars. Picketed sites include a housing project Longview Hospital addition street improvements and a veterans hospital. The return to work was promised for some crews after a contract in Newport Kentucky granted a 12 1 2 cent wage increase.
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