Russians Halt Allied Patrol Of Berlin Road
Russian guards barred regular Allied patrols on the autobahn through the Soviet zone from Berlin to the Allied zones. Patrols were turned back at Helmstedt and Babelsberg after papers were checked. Western Allies said the action stemmed from a misunderstanding and noted east bound patrols had not been refused at Soviet checkpoints.
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Babelsberg
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Berlin patrol route incident raises Soviet jitters
The Soviet move restricting air routes to Berlin sparked Allied caution and talk of a prelude to tougher Soviet attitudes. British, American, and German voices pointed to potential tightened controls, with West Berlin Mayor Ernst Reuter warning that peace talks could bring renewed trouble and test security guarantees.
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West Berlin
Ernst Reuter
West Germany
Reuter
Lawmakers Target Comic Books and Radio Content
Congressional probes on radio and television programs and books magazines and comic books may be ordered next week to curb offensive material. A nine member special committee would investigate books magazines and comic books with subpoena power and possible corrective legislation. Supporters deny censorship intent, citing concern over indecent material sold to juveniles.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
House
Truman Veto Threatens Trade Bill
Washington A presidential veto is predicted for a House passed Fair Trade Bill opposed as a threat to consumers. The measure, approved 196 to 10, would sanction state fair trade laws and possibly raise prices, with critics warning it could be attached to a major appropriation to evade the President’s veto. Supporters say it shields small business from unfair practices by larger rivals.
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Truman
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House Judiciary Committee
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Nurses Rescue After Cliff Climb At Niagara Gorge
Two student nurses were stranded on a ledge above the Niagara gorge for about five hours before rescue. Rosemarie Burke 18 of Buffalo and Rose Bowe 19 of Niagara Falls suffered cuts while Marilyn Blake 19 also of Niagara Falls slid down a 150 foot embankment and lost three front teeth.
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Buffalo
Rose Bowe
Marilyn Blake
Brother Of Bookie Beats Brother Of Bookie In New York
Two men attacked Jackie Gross, brother of bookie Harry Gross, in New York as a warning to halt his testimony about paying graft to policemen. The younger Gross, about 24, escaped serious harm and received police protection. The trial involves five policemen charged with sharing in Gross’s claimed graft network.
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Harry Gross
Jackie Gross
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Brooklyn Dist
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Brooklyn
McDonald
Thomas J. Evans
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William P. O’brien
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James J. Moran
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Mexico
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Brook
Julius Helfand
Allied Raid Hits Red Line on Korean Front
Allied artillery supported tank infantry patrol smashed into Communist lines and fought an all day battle Friday with 1000 Chinese on the Korean Western Front north east of Panmunjom. The force struck at 9 a.m. and pulled back at night after heavy shelling and reinforcements. Results not announced.
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Korea
Eighth Army
Panmunjom
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Eisenhower Reaffirms No Campaign For RNC Nomination
In Oslo Gen. Eisenhower said he will not campaign for the Republican nomination, noting if the people want him they will know where to find him. He plans to return June 1 and could be available if nominated, resigning his general’s commission to speak freely. He will attend only a museum dedication in Abilene, Kansas, and brushed off a Oslo University rally without committing to future speeches.
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Norway
Eisenhower
United States
Abilene
Kas
May 15 Fines Policy From Stamford Mayor
Omer Edwards, mayor and justice of the peace of Stamford Delaware County, printed a notice in the Stamford Mirror Recorder warning that starting May 15 all speeding violators will face more severe fines.
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Stamford
N.Y
Omer Edwards
Delaware County
Stamford Mirror Recorder
Governors Oppose National Presidential Primary Proposal
A majority of governors told the Senate they oppose making Douglas Ills voluntary nationwide presidential primary law effective this year. Some support the idea of public input on nominees but about 25 of 40 responders oppose federal meddling or doubt practicality. Remarks from Dewey and Stevenson warn of logistics and incumbents’ campaign burdens in a 48-state primary plan.
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Senate
Sen
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D-Ill
Sen. Smathers
D-Fla
Dewey
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Dixie Dems Take Issue With Ike
Washington reports two Democratic senators Allen Ellender and Walter George join Senator Taft in opposing part of President Truman's 7.9 billion foreign aid plan, arguing a two billion dollar cut could still preserve military buildup. Eisenhower hints at his stance in a message to Senator Connally as committees back a one billion dollar cut. George supports that cut, arguing a further two billion would cause no harm.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Truman
Allen J. Ellender
Louisiana
Walter F. George
Georgia
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Eisenhower
Tom Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House Foreign Affairs Committee
George
Foreign Relations Committee
Florida Take From Gambling In Nosedive
Miami reports Florida gamblers’ postwar annual take around 120 million dollars. In the five months December through April, 633 gamblers owe 141,355 dollars in 10 percent federal taxes per Fahs. He estimates most gamblers registered and paid, with few holdouts.
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Fla
Florida
John L. Fahs
Internal Revenue
Fahs
Union Bars Oil Strike In West
CIO oil workers canceled an extension of their nationwide strike to California. A government order from PAD required bulk gasoline plants and terminals to hold at least 3,000 barrels of motor fuel, affecting about half the stations from the Atlantic to Kansas. The move follows an 11 day refinery and pipeline strike creating fuel transport strains. Airlines cut flights and military flying was reduced as unions sought wage increases and shift differentials.
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CIO
California
Union International
James Thornberry
Shell Chemical Corp
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Denver
District of Columbia
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PAD
Atlantic Seaboard
Kansas
Oklahoma
PAC
Eastern Airlines
New York City
Defense
Lovett
United Air Lines
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Police Hunt For Fugitives Unsuccessful
Cleveland four day manhunt for two fugitives from Lima State Hospital for the criminally insane ended without clues. Police Chief Robert E. Poots says the escapees likely left the county after forcing guards to open gates and abducting Ralph Wernecke. The two men Neville Slussser, 24, and Floyd Keith, 23, both from Cincinnati, fled after threats and leaving a stolen car in Metropolitan Park.
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Floyd Keith
Cincinnati
Lima
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Ira McBride
Hardin
Ralph Wernecke
Wernecke
Ringleaders Meet Then Dodd Freed No Terms Revealed
Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd was released in good health by Communist prisoners on Koje Island after a meeting of ringleaders. The army said terms were not disclosed. Dodd would fly to Seoul and hold a news conference. Raven escaped the takeover as Dodd negotiated grievances over three days.
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Seoul
Korea
U. S
Eighth Army
Francis T. Dodd
Koje Island
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James A. van Fleet
U. S. Eighth Army
Conference of Reds
Koje
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Robert Raven
Newton
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Congress in stalemate over steel wage price crisis
Congress shows no immediate plan to act as steel wage crisis debates continue. Supreme Court briefs filed by industry government and CIO Steelworkers on Truman steel seizure argue legality. hearings set for Monday. House committees pause as Feinsinger released. WSB under fire over a 26 cent wage hike amid labor tilt.
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CIO Steelworkers Union
Supreme Court
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House Armed Services Committee
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Texas
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Wage Stabilization Board
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Baby Killed By Car In Geauga County Farm Incident
Sterling Timmons 30 backing truck from his Geauga County farm driveway struck and fatally injured his two year old son Tommy who was playing near the rear wheels. The accident occurred Friday in Chardon Ohio.
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Four States To Choose July Delegates Today
Four states name presidential nominating delegates today amid talk on foreign aid and civil rights. Delegates total 78 for national conventions in Chicago. Nevada, Michigan, Utah, and Virginia hold conventions to select GOP and Democratic delegates. Nevada Republicans pick 12, Democrats 10. Michigan Democrats 40 votes. Virginia districts name four more of 23 GOP delegates. Utah Democrats name 12. Also notes Eisenhower Republican record. Kefauver leads Washington delegates. Oregon primary looming with six Republicans on ballot.
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Reds Start New Tirade Over Capture
The armistice talks in Panmunjom yield little progress as Koreans focus on prisoner repatriation. North Korean general Nam Il warns of another massacre of captured personnel while Gen Ridgway criticizes Communist propaganda and signals a continued hard line. Talks resume Sunday at 1 am local time.
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