George Bernard Shaw dies at 94 in England
Famed dramatist George Bernard Shaw, Irish born wit and author of 55 plays, dies at his Shaw's Corner home in Ayot St Lawrence England after a garden fall and illness. Funeral planned with cremation in northwest London. Shaw famed for reviving British drama and Fabian socialist views.
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Final Census Shows U S Population At 150 Million
The 1950 census reports 150,697,361 people in the United States as of April 1, the largest ten year gain yet. Seven states gain seats in the House and nine lose seats under reapportionment, with California Florida and several others gaining while Pennsylvania Oklahoma and others lose. Congress may change House size if Alaska and Hawaii are admitted.
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Rebel leaders in U S seized in New York
Secret Service arrested three Puerto Rican nationalists in New York City at the Collazo apartment, including self-styled leader Juan Pinto Gandia and others. Rosa Collazo, jailed on a conspiracy charge with her husband, Her arraignment followed a gun battle near the president's home and 13 related detentions.
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Russia ready to join general conference on Japan peace treaty
London officials said Russia told the United States it is ready to join a general conference to draft a peace treaty for Japan. East-West procedural differences must be settled before such a conference can be called.
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Government asks farmers to boost corn to sustain meat demand
Washington AP reports Secretary of Agriculture Brannan urged farmers to raise more corn for next year to ensure ample livestock feed as indications point to even stronger meat demand than this year.
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Attlee Cables Congratulations After Truman Assassination Attempt
London Prime Minister Attlee sent a telegram to President Truman expressing being deeply shocked by the assassination attempt and offering congratulations on the President’s escape. The message arrived last night and conveyed official condolences and support.
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Paper Game by Gordon Martin
A homeowner faces a daily mystery as a playful puppy steals the paper. After chasing it and a comic scramble, the owner hides behind bushes and initiates a surprise attack. The pup flees, and the chase ends as the puppy grows up learning manners, ending the paper thefts.
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Doctor and wife die in suspected suicide pact
In Salem Ohio a doctor Robert Harrison McKelvey aged 45 and his wife Martha Wells Talbott McKelvey aged 43 were found dead in their bedroom. Their 11 year old daughter Margaret discovered them. The coroner noted both had fingerprints on a 38 caliber revolver and suggested Mrs McKelvey aided in the shooting.
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Truman Says He Was Never In Danger After assassination Attempt
President Truman said he felt no danger during yesterday's plot and said he was sick over the death of Officer Leslie Cofelt, fatally shot defending him. He expressed sympathy for wounded officers Birdzell and Downs and praised the Secret Service and White House police who faced the attack, noting the attempt as the first presidential assassination plot since Lincoln.
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Would-Be Truman Assassin is Held On Murder Charge
President Truman remained grave but calm after a failed assassination attempt by Puerto Rican revolutionaries. Oscar Collazo was charged with murder, Leslie Colfax died, and Griselio Torresola was killed. Blair House security was tightened as police searched for clues and the White House prepared for a memorial ceremony.
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Truman walks to work after Blair House shooting
President Truman trod the Blair House route at 7 a.m. with six Secret Service agents surrounding him. The day after two Puerto Rican revolutionists attacked the temporary presidency residence, police bullets felled one assailant at the scene on Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Nationalist Leader Albizu Campos Captured in San Juan Siege
Police rounded up leaders of Nationalist and Communist parties in Puerto Rico after the Washington assassination attempt on Truman. Albizu Campos surrendered at his besieged home under tear gas. 600 activists reportedly to be arrested with 300 in San Juan area. Security tightened as firing echoed and offices closed.
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Americans Trapped as North Korean Drive Expands
American cavalrymen fought to free about 5,000 foot troopers surrounded four miles southwest of Unsan as Chinese Red forces pressed in from multiple directions. The rescue effort faced heavy enemy fire with reports of 3,000 Chinese troops and captured U S weapons turning on the besieged units.
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Margaret Truman Sings Through Upset Night
Margaret Truman, in Portland, hid her concern over the Blair House gun battle while delivering a warm song recital to about 2,000 locals. She said she was upset by the news but kept her focus on the performance and thanked the audience.
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