Widow of Noted Louisiana Businessman Commits Suicide
A widow tied to a prominent New Orleans area family reportedly killed herself in the basement of a residence today. Local officials described the death as self-inflicted and noted the deceased longtime businessman, identified with a Milwaukee connection, had recently faced family and financial strains.
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Milwaukee
Beatrice Feester Rethborne
Boullane Bsinessiman
Rafinborne
Ae Tcr
Bag Rerounds Corp
GM Picket Lines Hit Pontiac and Detroit Plants
A GM walkout disrupted three major plants with five facilities affected. Union spokesmen said Pontiac Motor and Cadillac in Detroit faced lengthy stoppages over schedules and conditions. Workers returned at some sites as talks continued and CAW authorities urged compliance.
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Chevrolet
Pontiae
Miehl
Pontiac Motor Draston
Detroit
Willows
Fuoeslh
Coacheosvark Telestany
CAW International
Cadillac
Pmen
Focal Seb
Tass interprets Soviet hopes and Western reactions in East Europe
Analysis of a Tass statement portrays Moscow seeking reduced tension while the United States and its allies view Soviet concessions as insufficient. The piece notes Western insistence that subversive communist efforts threaten free governments and questions who started the present tensions.
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Aan
Tass
Dt O
Plastern
Europe
Tires Dal
Decenhower
Dulles
Satelllites
Cape
lGab Gs
Fisenhower
Dugles
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
United States
Senate hearings open as foundation ends mass inoculation plan
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis abandoned hope of mass inoculation before the school term as Senate hearings proceeded. The nation nears summer break with the U S exporting 374 million pounds of flue cured tobacco in 1954.
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Senate
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
United States
Prominent Fire Fight Alleged Self Defense Claim
Witness testifies that a work party truck used by a UN command safety lane was moved north by Communist forces. He says two bodies were dragged north to the Communist side and that the Communists removed markings and placed a 44 caliber pistol in one body’s hand. He notes pistol slides forward, hammers cocked, and magazines empty with bullets discharged by cycling the slide.
Transport strike disrupts British rail services and ship arrivals
A nationwide rail walkout by engineers and firemen disrupts schedules, halting passenger and freight trains with thousands of workers staying away. Seamen aboard the Queen Mary also strike, delaying liner sailings and forcing ports to reroute vessels. Officials warned the plan to ease the disruption remains unclear as talks continued.
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Tre Transport
Tao Orun
Queen Mary
Vale
Chnard Line
Lee
Taversoal
Samhanintan
Govrhoment
Jin Canminoell
NUR
Fold
Belgian Congo Larger Than U S Territory East of Mississippi
A claim states the Belgian Congo exceeds in area all U S land east of the Mississippi River, highlighting vast African territory as a comparison to American geography.
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Belgian Congo
U. S
Mississippi River
Clo Moves in on Pool for Auto Industry Labor
The article discusses a proposed central pool funded by smaller firms to aid during layoffs. It notes Reuther’s concerns that the plan mainly targets the industry’s big three and may not benefit Chrysler Corp. Negotiations for a new contract with Ford and GM are expected to start next month, while some SAG 594 workers protest the recent agreement.
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Reuther
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
GAP
SAG
Tart
CVE
GVM
Stidenteleikes
Ford
Texas Politics Split After Eisenhower Victory In Texas
Fragmented Texas Democratic leaders clash with Butler allies as Shivers accuses the state party council of restricting debate. Persuasive feuds loom over national coverage and campaign strategy amid postwar party realignment in Texas.
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Tesxay
D. Eisenhower Corp
Texas
Shivers
Texas Democratic Addyvisors Council
Butler Streing
Gaorese Sanelin
Hilda Weinert
June Rains Boost Cotton Growth in Mississippi
June rains perked up cotton in Mississippi but cool nights may slow growth temporarily. The Mississippi cotton bulletin notes first chopping underway with the Delta about 75 percent complete and second chopping progressing. About 6,009 workers enter Delta fields daily from pools averaging 234 crews, while hills pools number 26 with roughly 1,500 workers. Wages run from 2.50 to 3 a day in the Delta, about 2.59 in Jackson and Meridian, and 4 in Columbia and Tupelo.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Mississippi Cotton Bulletin
Ao Weekly Bulletin
The
Employment Security Commission
Delta
Hills
Meridian
Columbia
Tupelo
Mass Labor Strike Parade Binds Nation Under Peron Plan
The CGT movement, with six million members, unites under Peron and his wife Hwa and calls a 9 hour nationwide stay from 3 p m to midnight. Mass rallies are planned across Argentina with transportation and newspaper workers preparing a 15 minute stoppage and protests nationwide.
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Confederation of Labor
CGT
Peron
Hwa
CGY
Catholics Rally Amid Alleged Flag Burning at Corpus Christi Parade
In late afternoon rallies the CGT termed the gatherings vindication for alleged flag burning and plaque destruction at the Capitol honoring Mrs Peron during Corpus Christi parade. The government banned the parade but did not intervene and accused Catholics, while a church spokesman denounced attributing acts to Catholics as lies.
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Pathy
CGT
Peron
Neutrality Aims in Talks With Western Allies
Chancellor outlines three main aims in ongoing discussions with the Western Allies. He seeks a German policy aligned with the Big Four, a dramatic plan for progressive disarmament including control of hydrogen and atomic weapons, and to avoid Soviet demands that could neutralize Germany while preserving Bonn’s Western alignment. He indicates Germany will not accept Soviet renunciation in exchange for neutrality.
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United States
Germany
Renunidentiou
Bernice Trimble Wins 6th Annual Women's Air Race
Bernice Trimble of Fly it Michigan won the sixth Washington to Havana Women’s Air Race earning the Batista Trophy. Twenty six pilots finished the 90 mile Key West hop in calm weather, with Eleanor Davis a seventh flyer returning to Key West after takeoff. Trimble’s copilot was Joan Rhubee. top five following pilots included Frances Bera Ruth Thomas Laurien Griffin Louise Smith and Barbara Jenison.
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Havana
Cuba
President Batista
Bernice Trimble
Fly It
Mich
Washington
Key West
Miss Trimble
Joan Rhubee
Cleveland
Ohio
Frances Bera
Los Angeles
Ruth Thomas
Knoxville
Tenn
Laurien Griffin
Merriam
Kan
Louise Smith
High Point
N.C
Barbara Jenison
Paris
Ill
Light Vote On Juvenile Housing For Court Appearance
A parish survey reports voter counts by ward and precinct, listing totals such as Ward 1 Precinct 2 5 83 and Ward 10 Precinct 1 13 500, with a note that juveniles may be housed pending juvenile court appearance for behavior and potential clinical study. The text also references kin descent patterns including patrilineal and matrilineal systems.
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Mre
Aap Breard Times
St. Joseph’s Trome
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Wash & Wear
Maen’s Seersucker
Men's Dacron G&g Wool
DeSiard
Clo
Butler's
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Sapsilin
Tabusyrs
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Ays
Louisiana Antimite CO
Moscow
Adelauer
Britain
Bonn Republic
Ogers, An Organization of Women
Lving Enthusiasts
Roll Film Developed
Larry Robinson
Bernhardt Bldg
Cypress St
West Monroe
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Delta-C&s
Conair
Delta C&s
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Convair
Shreveport
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