Smathers Defeats Pepper In Florida Senate Primary
Former Marine Rep. George Smathers defeats Senator Claude Pepper in a Florida Democratic primary. Smathers leads 349,211 to 283,084 with 1412 of 1595 boxes reporting. Pepper concedes as Smathers, a self described middle of the road liberal, nears victory and heads toward the November race. Pepper ends a 14 year tenure amid national interest in Truman’s Fair Deal. Running mate prospects and runoff details follow in related race coverage.
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Phantom Network Probe Is Ordered In Senate Group
Senator McFarland of Arizona orders an inquiry into a mysterious adface network supplying horse racing information to distributors nationwide. The Commerce subcommittee prepares to hear testimony on a bill banning interstate gambling information while naming Continental Press Service as a major source and labeling witnesses from Associated Press Radio to Missouri officials.
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New York Gambler Raided as Papers Seized in Park Avenue Office
In New York, Frank Erickson's Park Avenue gambling operation faced a raid by Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan. Investigators seized betting papers after Erickson admitted running a $12.5 million yearly illegal book. Lawyer Sol Gelb said he will seek return of the papers, claiming the seizure illegal. Erickson denied paying protection money.
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The New Art by Gordon Martin
A basic critique of modern art across gallery walls. The writer contrasts critics praise with viewer confusion and disappointment at distorted figures. fans of traditional landscapes and portraits resist modernism, while crowds misread the artists intent and celebrate supposedly avant garde works.
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Senate probes summon Lattimore for another hearing
Senators pursuing anti Communist charges against Owen Lattimore request his presence for further questioning. Leaders said cross examination would last about ninety minutes with possible public remarks and discussions on secret testimony. Lattimore, a Johns Hopkins professor and former Daily Worker editor, again denied McCarthy’s allegation of Soviet agent ties.
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UN Secretary Plans Moscow Visit May 10
UN Secretary General Lie will travel to Moscow on May 10 to seek agreement among world leaders through the Security Council to end the cold war and avert a global catastrophe. He aims to present a plan for the council to meet with heads of state and cabinet members from all nations, warning that the world stands at a crossroads.
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Senate panel okays Social Security benefit hike plan
The Senate Finance Committee approved larger increases in Social Security retirement benefits while opposing any tax-rate rise for five years. It estimated the average basic retired worker now receives $26 monthly, with proposed gains pushing toward about $40 under the bill. Final committee action pending.
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Three Die as Bus and Truck Crash on Highway
A Greyhound bus and a truck collided on a two lane road injuring several and causing a fire. Coroner Herman Gunn identified Edger A Snyder of Columbus and Norma Heimer of Creve as two of the dead. truck driver Paul Marrs of Sidney was also killed. Five passengers escaped the bus before it burned, others were treated at Samaritan Hospital for cuts and bruises. Sheriff M F Rickenbrod said two bodies remained inside the charred bus.
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Norman Thomas Called Before House Members
Washington AP report notes Norman Thomas testifying on a Nixon era bill. The measure targets Communist front organizations and their members. Officials argue the bill violates constitutional guarantees of free speech, thought, and association.
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Strikes Hit States With Large Man-Day Losses
In labor reports, Pennsylvania logged over 16 million man-days lost, West State over 6 million, and other regions above 4 million. Vermont recorded about 5.1 million man-days lost amid industry idleness and steel production affects.
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State Senator Dies in Mansfield
Pred L. Homsher of La is reported dead, marking the demise of a state senator. The notice notes his death in Mansfield and identifies the deceased as a public official with ties to the state capitol. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Ebright Opposing Lausche For Ohio Governor's Post
In nearly complete returns from Ohio's primary, Ebright leads Lausche for the Democratic governor nomination while Ferguson, Taft and other major races shape up. State figures show County wins and vote tallies for Ferguson, DiSelle, Kedward, and Rhodes, with Lausche dominating the Republican field and appointing key support in several counties.
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Columbus Lineup Revealed After Tuesday Primary
AP reports near final lineup for November contest as officials assess returns from Tuesday's primary. Details outline candidate names and potential matchups, with projections shaping campaign strategy ahead of the general election.
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Hazing probe after college stunt leaves pledges exposed
Pledges of the Phi Gemme Fraternity were hidden in a rubber life raft and left on a breakwall by upperclassmen during initiation. Pledge towels were burned and a four plank was found as dawn broke, drawing a resident’s attention near the beach. College president Dr. Howard W. Jones called the incident serious and an investigation was planned.
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Heer Trial Hears Story Of Pre Slaying Events
In Columbus Ohio witnesses described the night of the shooting at the Delta Tau fraternity house. Reemsnyder testified he saw Heer with a .45 caliber pistol and heard two shots as McKeown fell. The account placed Heer at the scene shortly before the slaying of the student.
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