Two West Monroe youths hurt in motorcycle crash
Two young West Monroe boys Jack Beech aged 20 and Clyo Mancil 19 suffered minor injuries after their motorcycle was struck from the rear by M T Isaacson 35 of Kansas City Missouri as they rode east on Louisville Avenue near North Second Street. They were treated at St Francis Sanitarium and released. Police identified no witnesses and filed no charges as of Monday.
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Schuman aims for peace talks on Berlin crisis progress
Foreign ministers met amid reports of nearing climax in four power talks over Berlin. Schuman said sustained effort is needed and a settlement is not imminent. Vishinsky defended pre split kommandatura veto power while west seeks trimmed authority and citywide Berlin elections under four power supervision for a reunified capital.
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Military Pay Bill Faces Obstacles After Unions and War Vet Pressure
Washington dispatch reports a slimmed down military pay bill headed for House passage amid conflicts over grants for junior officers and veterans. The measure proposes over four million dollars yearly in added pay, with raises phased by rank and service length, while preserving family allowances for current enlistments and offering a choice between old allowances or new higher pay.
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Soviet Leaders and China Campaign Highlight May Day
The Soviet press underlines the shift of diplomats from Chinese overrun cities while maintaining recognition of the Nationalist government. Molotov appears prominently on Moscow's May Day decorations beside Lenin and Stalin, confirming his top leadership role under Stalin.
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Acheson Holds Berlin Talk as West Weighs Moscow Response
Paris dispatch says Dean Acheson met Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky at the U S embassy after dinner to signal how far Washington would go in Berlin concessions. Informants report the talk aimed to test Moscow’s readiness at the foreign ministers conference and urge new Soviet proposals now.
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Tips For Tired Eyes Ad Says Lavoptik Remedy For Eyes
Read about one inch from face and avoid poor light. After driving or exposure to dust or wind, bathe eyes with Lavoptik to soothe inflamed sore burning itching and granulated lids. Money back after 30 years of success. Lavoptik available at all drug stores today.
Contempt fines upheld in miners dispute appeal
A three judge appeals court unanimously affirmed $1 420 000 in fines against Lewis and the union for failing to obey a Taft Hartley court order during a strike. It ruled the case centered on disobeying a temporary injunction rather than the strike’s legality and found the fines not excessive compared with prior contempt actions.
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Medics rival health bill debate at AMA meeting
The article notes Dr Morris Fishbein as editor of JAMA and a leading figure in the AMA campaign against socialized medicine. A Chicago official criticizes a 25 assessment tied to hospital access, urging study of unions like AF of L and CIO for AMA actions. Fishbein plans retirement in five years while cancer figures dominate exhibits at Convention Hall. Austin V Deibert cites a national cancer toll over 200000 with half preventable by early detection and treatment.
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Austin V. Deibert
National Cancer Institute
Senate Debates Over Taft Hartley Reform Split Into Factions
Three groups form around the Taft Hartley issue with Democrats and a few Republicans backing a compromise administration bill. A southern Republican Democrat coalition favors a GOP written substitute. A pivotal fourth group of fence sitters could decide the outcome as labor leaders demand repeal with limited amendments.
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D-Day Tribute on Paris Invasion Beach and D-Day Veterans
On Omaha Beach French guards of honor, a drum corps and American Legion honor guard saluted D‑Day veterans. Villages along the invasion coast received Croix de Guerre honors, as B‑17 petals scattered over the battlefield and a German plane wreckage stood as a grim relic. Vicksburg’s George R. Clemens, ex lieutenant colonel, says gunners shot it down. Kansas City’s O A. Greer voices War Dads tribute.
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Omaha Beach
O. A. Greer
Kansas City
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War Dads Association
Don’t Neglect Slipping FALSE TEETH
Ad urges readers to prevent slipping false teeth with FASTEETH alkaline powder. Claims it keeps plates firmly set, provides security and comfort, with no gummy taste, and promotes buying FASTEETH at drug stores.
Georgia Neese Clark Named First Woman U S Treasurer
President Truman nominates Georgia Neese Clark of Richland Kansas as the first woman to be U S treasurer. A 49 year old divorcee and Democrat, Clark has been a banker and public leader and will replace William A Julian who died in a car crash. Her appointment signals new female high office in the administration and follows broader party support from Mrs India Edwards.
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Truman
Georgia Neese Clark
Richland, Kans
United States
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India Edwards
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Democratic Party
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Fair Enemies of Free Enterprise and Stockholder Pensions
The piece contrasts investor and union member rights, arguing stockholders are “suckers” funding lavish executive pay. It notes compulsory union membership risks, high executive salaries, and heavy taxes eroding returns. The author claims stock dividends are taxed after state and federal levies, reducing net gains and prompting market volatility.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Delaware
Jersey
Eisler Ruling Sparks Supreme Court Jurisdiction Debate
The Eisler case ends in a one year jail term and a $1000 fine after his refusal to be sworn. Justice Frankfurter states the court lacks jurisdiction over Eisler, aligning with the Justice Department which urges dismissal of Eisler’s first appeal as he fled the country while on bail and seeks to render any judgment nugatory.
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Jennie) Miller
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Batory crew held after Eisler escape probe in New York
The Polish liner Batory faced a shore leave ban for 30 Danish crew members as federal investigators questioned the crew about Eisler's May escape from the ship. Eisler, a German-born Communist, fled after forfeited bail on passport fraud charges and arrived in Warsaw via the Russian zone. His wife remains in custody pending deportation.
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U. S. State Department
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Germany
Escaped inmates face new confinement as seven jailed
Three escapees were shoulder inflicted during the arrest in eastern Ohio. The remaining seven began new solitary confinement terms. Named are Dennis Taylor 27 15 years Donald Wurster 23 30 years Charles P Ross 28 15 years Everett Leroy Ruble 28 15 years Jack Heeney 27 life Elmer Tichnell 28 life Holly Starcher 37 10 years. Holly Starcher is the brother of the prisoner still at large.
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Ohio
Dennis Taylor
Donald Wurster
Charles P. Ross
Everett Leroy Ruble
Jack Heeney
Elmer Tichnell
Holly Starcher
Purge Hits Russian Communist Party Members Harder
The Times notes expulsions for ideological reasons cutting party membership from 6.3 million in Sept 1947 to 6.1 million last January, with likely 300000 plus expulsions. Komsomol membership fell to 9283289 by March, while the purge broadens orthodoxy across the party.
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the Times
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A. I. Mikoyan
Fall on paving ends in death at Lillie
Joe C. Thurman age 72 died in El Dorado hospital ten hours after a fall from a truck in Lillie on Sunday. The bachelor, a resident of Lillie, struck his head on concrete paving and died after arrival at the hospital. Funeral in Beach Grove Church Union parish Monday at 3 pm. Kilpatrick Funeral Home in charge.
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Curtis Mayfield
George L. Hall
J. C. Hall
John Brantley
Ike Brinker
A. M. Dison
Pat Murphy
J. T. Padlock
J. A. Norris
Dr. P. H. Muse
J. D. Dison
J. E. Summers
Lewis Telford
Jim Glaze
Owen Gunter
British leader links unity, pact in world order plan
The speaker outlined Europe unity, the Atlantic pact and Commonwealth evolution as essential bases for a future world society. He condemned the Soviet Union for vetoing a world organization and warned Tory victory could spark economic chaos aiding Communists. He noted 1950 as election year and that Conservatives expect a fall vote.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Griffiths
Rheumatism Yields to Specialized Treatment at Ball Clinic
Excelsior Springs Missouri June 6 A specialized system for rheumatism and arthritis using mineral waters and baths has proven successful for over thirty years The Ball Clinic has published a book explaining why drugs provide only temporary relief and how readers may find relief by following their method The clinic offers the new enlarged book Rheumatism without obligation and invites letters to The Ball Clinic Dept 3702 Excelsior Springs Missouri written today
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