Senators Seek Mystery Wire Network Key
Senate gambling investigators questioned two men described as henchmen of Kansas City gangster des Gargotta about a mystery wire network that feeds race news to bookmakers. The inquiry, led by Kefauver, aims to uncover links in organized gambling and crime syndicates, with a broader Senate probe to follow after a party-line approval.
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Senator Ives Backs Foreign Aid Cut Drive
Senator Ives supports a drive to cut foreign aid, proposing reductions of hundreds of millions in Marshall Plan authorizations. The proposal aims to trim the pending Euro aid and other line items as the Senate begins voting on cutbacks and amendments.
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Pepper Smathers clash framed as liberal victory in Florida primary
In Florida’s Democratic primary Rep. George Smathers defeated Sen. Claude Pepper amid debates on cause. Smathers framed it as liberalism vs extremism, Taft cited Taft-Hartley opposition, CIO’s Kroll cried of a conspiracy, and national figures urged support for Pepper’s stance. Official tallies showed Smathers leading Pepper with 382,049 to 319,178 as reactions spread across parties.
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Florida
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Taft
Ohio
Jack Kroll
CIO Political Action Committee
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William M. Boyle
Washington
Alabama
Ohio Primary Vote Totals Surpass 1946
Columbus reports unofficial totals show Ohio's 1950 primary exceeding the last non-presidential 1946 vote, with Don H. Ebright leading Republicans and Joseph Ferguson narrowly edging other Democrats for the U. S. Senate nomination. Rhodes and DisSalle also compete for key Democrat spots as the race shapes Ohio politics.
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Iece
Secretary of State
James A. Rhodes
Toledo
Michael V. DisSalle
Joseph T. Ferguson
U. S
Ohio
Ferguson
John W. Bricker
Cincinnati
Taft
America
House Group To Vote On Draft Extension
Washington AP report on congressional action toward a two year draft extension. In a House Armed Services briefing committee hearing leaders urged extending the draft mechanism to respond to global unrest. Secretaries and generals testified behind closed doors and pressed for a ready system if a national emergency arises.
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D-Ga
Congress
Dea
United States
Senate clash over McCarthy charges rocks Senate
Washington reports a sharp Senate brawl over McCarthyism stirring fresh partisan clashes. Democratic Leader Lukas demanded decorum while McCarthy vowed retaliation as Wherry aided the skirmish. Behind closed doors, Bielaski testified on the Amerasia case of 1945 linked to Lattimore, who denied involvement amid ongoing inquiry.
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Office of Strategic Services
Bielaski
Amerasia Magazine
Eleven Persons Saved In Fire In Mount Vernon Ohio
In Mount Vernon Ohio eleven residents were saved from a building fire that trapped tenants on the second and third floors. Mrs E C Dove and Mrs Alfred Heagren were among those overcome by smoke and treated by firefighters. Richard Shuff, a grandson of Mrs Dove, was carried to safety down a ladder. The blaze, likely starting in a stairway on the second floor, blocked normal escape routes and all tenants lost their possessions.
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E. C. Dove
Alfred Heagren
Richard Shuff
Dove
MacArthur Dismisses Russian Demand With Sharp Statement
Tokyo AP dispatch reports General Douglas MacArthur rejected a Russian demand to review reconstruction and demilitarization of Japanese naval and air bases. He called Soviet inquiries propaganda and asserted U.S. bases in Japan remain under Allied supervision and will be kept as needed. He dismissed the Russian claim as impertinent.
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South Korea
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Tokyo
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Okinawa
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Woman Walked Into Niagara Rapids and Died Alone
A young woman rose from a park bench in Niagara Falls New York and walked into the swift rapids above the American Falls, plunging over the cataract. She was last seen clutching a blue handkerchief as three witnesses described, with no immediate identification found.
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American Falls
The New Man A Friendly Word for a New Employee
A new worker faces over anxious first days and learns many unfamiliar tasks. Experienced staff offer guidance with a smile and patient answers, easing the rookie into the office scene. It celebrates mentors who help newcomers, creating lasting satisfaction and duty to repay the support given.
Truman Sees Lower Defense Budget Ahead
President Truman said he is not alarmed by the cold war and expects a lower defense budget next year. He noted the situation appears better now than in 1946 and expressed optimism for peace while outlining the fiscal year starting July 1, 1951.
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Truman
Grenan
Two Wittenberg Students Hit by Truck Fatality
Two Wittenberg College students were struck by a truck on Route 4, eight miles northeast of Springfield. Dean Niswonger of Dayton was killed. Jerry Wendall of Dayton sustained a fractured arm, bruises, and possible internal injuries. The men had been with fraternity brothers and were resting on the road awaiting a pickup when the accident occurred.
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Wittenberg College
Fraternity Brothiere
Dean Niswonger
Dayton
Jerry Wendall
Oepe Hospital
Wendall
Wittenberg
Two Are Killed In Plane Crash Near Greeley
Colorado sheriff Joe E. Tucker and Barbera Cook, wife of convict Theodore F. Cook, were killed when a sheriff aircraft crashed near Greeley. The victims were identified by papers on the bodies. Mrs Cook had been en route to Brainerd, and Tucker was sheriff of a Colorado county. The crash also involved Carlton Zoffee, with authorities noting Cook’s status as a special deputy.
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Neb
Colorado
Joe E. Tucker
By County
Colorade
Brainerd
Waine
Barrett
Joe DeJoy
Pueblo
Colo
Tucker
House probes call Remington for questioning on loyalty
House Un American Activities Committee summoned William W. Remington, a former Commerce Department official, after Chairman Wood said they had new highly confidential evidence. Remington, suspended in 1960 over charges from Elizabeth Bentley, testified before Senate investigators and was later cleared by the loyalty board. The committee has held closed door sessions and released no details on the new evidence or witnesses.
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Remington
Commerce Department
Senate
Elizabeth Bentley
Miss Bentley
Blast kills 14 in Catania suburb bombing
AP report from Catania Sicily says a heavy blast in the city and its suburbs killed at least 14 people and injured three, two seriously. The explosion hit near Bieeeca suburb, shocking the 245000 population.
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Catania
Sicily
Bieeeca
Chrysler strike settled after long labor dispute
The Chrysler walkout ends with a three year contract affecting 89,000 workers in 28 plants. Wages rise by cents per hour, pensions and health benefits expand, production capacity resets to normal, and key union goals including improved hospital coverage are addressed. Local unions plan ratification votes as production resumes early next week.
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Neu
State Expects To Rest Case In Trial Of Heer
In Columbus Ohio former Ohio State student James D Heer faces a first degree murder trial for the shooting of Jack T McKeown 21 managing editor at the university paper. The state plans to rest its case after calling three witnesses including a freshman from Eucla and a Portsmouth reserve pistol team member who testified about an orgy remark and the sequence leading to the crime near the Delta Tau Delta house.
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