Westbrook Pegler Attacks Department Bias in Political Prosecutions
The writer accuses the department of justice of collusion with the Democratic party, favoring allies and betraying enemies in key tax and union cases. He cites lenient terms for other party figures and harsher treatment of opponents, arguing a pattern of political influence over law enforcement.
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Felix Skfurter
Stice
Democratic Party
Long Gang
Siana
Prcunion
Boris Kostelanetz
Ivenworth
Kevelt
Haroe
Departut of Justice
Roose
Hartford
Henry Jace
Walkout Looms as Auto Workers Strain Toward Settlement
Detroit May 11. With hours remaining to avert a 75000 worker strike at Chrysler Corp mediators work frantically to bridge a gap before Wednesday’s deadline. The U A W seeks a 30 cent hourly raise while Chrysler refuses any increase, down to 12 1/2 cents after earlier offers. Union leader Emil R. Weiss says talks continue though Chrysler blocks higher level participation.
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Detroit
Chrys- Corp
Ars
Medias
U. A
Chrysler
Cually
Emil Zey
Walter Uther
Bert W. Conder
Threats Against Princess Doubted During Paris Visit
Reports from Paris say rumors of Jewish underground plans to kidnap or assassinate Princess Elizabeth during her French visit are unlikely. British spokesman says such threats are improbable while French police pledge tight security for Elizabeth and Prince Philip. France-Soir notes police received a tip about an individual who could attempt harm to the princess.
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Paris
Imors
Princesslizabeth
Izabeth
Prince Philip
France-Soir
Elizabeth
General Leavey to run railroads after strike seize
Maj. Gen. Edmond H. Leavey was appointed to manage the nations railroads after President Truman seized the systems to forestall a nationwide railway strike. The AP Wire photo accompanies the report.
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Edmond H. Leavey
Truman
Air groups near adoption in 70 group air force plan
Congress prepared to send the 70 group air force bill to the White House. The conference committee approved funds totaling 822 million dollars to build jet fighters and bombers as part of a 3 billion dollar defense package. Both chambers approved the measure by wide margins amid compromise on other items.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Gurney
South Dakota
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate House
Air Force
Navy
Senate
House
Conference
Army Engineers
Engineers Firemen And Switchmen Call Off Scheduled Strike
Government forced halt to railroad walkout as Justice Goldsborough issued a temporary restraining order. Seizure of railroads by the administration created tense questions about future control and negotiations. Union leaders agreed to abide by the court order, with a hearing set for May 19 on a longer injunction and ongoing talks with Army officials.
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Max Hall
Washington
America
T. Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Truman
John R. Steelman
Army
Royall
Gloss
Hamilton Hotel
Brotherhoods
Robt Smiths Body Found After Lake Boat Capsize
The body of 37 year old Robert Smith of West Monroe was recovered from Cheniere Lake shortly after 10 45 pm by firemen and volunteer rescuers after a search began Sunday afternoon when a boat carrying nine people capsized. Dr J T French ruled death accidental drowning, noting the drowning occurred about 5 pm Sunday when Robert Cecil Smith and families capsized the 12 foot boat. Three adults and five children were rescued by 16 year old Waum Owens.
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Robert Smith
West Monroe
Cheniere Lake
J. T. French
French
Robert
Cecil Smith
Jews Gain Control in Palestine Battle Phase Says Observers
Neutral observers report the present Palestine battle phase ends with Jewish advances. Safad falls and Bab el Wad reopening Jerusalm Tel Aviv route, placing Jews in control of territories beyond UN partition line and threatening Arab invasion routes from Syria and Lebanon.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Safad
Bab el Wad
Tel Aviv
Haganah
Palmach
United Nations
Holy Land
Trans-Jordan
Arab Legion
Abdullah
Sinai Desert
Negev
Syria
Haifa
Lebanon
Civil Rights Battle Spurs Senate Showdown Ahead of Schedule
Senator Morse of Oregon urged Republican colleagues to stand up as the Senate debates a regional university plan. He proposed an anti segregation amendment to block whites and Negroes in southern states. Morse warned that defeating the amendment could force a broader civil rights showdown with anti lynching poll tax and job discrimination provisions.
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Washington
Senate
Morse
Oregon
Congress
Holland
Florida
Truman
Dixie
Dollar Day Bargains for Monroe and West Monroe
Merchants in the Twin Cities plan a first Dollar Day event for Friday and Saturday, organized by the Retail Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce. The Monroe trade territory in the Fifth District is expected to draw large crowds as both large and small stores offer rare bargains and services, with window displays prepared and invites extended to the entire district.
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Twin Cities
The
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Fifth Congressional District
West Monroe
West
Louisiana
$3 Bill to Honor Roosevelt Proposed in Congress
Representative Klein of New York announced plans to introduce a bill authorizing a $3 currency note to commemorate Franklin D. Roosevelt. The measure aims to perpetuate his name and note his three full terms plus three months of a fourth term. Treasury notes currency changes are rare.
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Washington
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Klein
New York
Treasury Department
Freedom Near for 2 Dillinger Men
Two former Dillinger gang members Walter Dietrich and James Clark, jailed since 1930 for a $15,000 Clinton Indiana bank robbery, are paroled by the Indiana Clemency Commission. Dietrich to St Louis under Indiana parole authority. Clark to Kansas State Reformatory Hutchinson. Officials expect release in a week to ten days.
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Newport
John Dillinger
Michigan City
Carl R. Biggs
Vermillion County
Walter Dietrich
James Clark
Clinton
Ind
Indiana
Biggs
Dietrich
St. Louis
Clark
Kansas State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Kas
Dilinger
Hammond
Chicago
Dillinger
7 Million South Koreans Vote in First Democratic Ballot
South Korea held its first free election with nearly 90 percent turnout as about 7,000,000 eligible voters cast ballots for nearly 1,000 candidates for 200 national assembly seats. U.S. occupation officials reported continued violence from North Korea but said UN observers would likely approve the vote.
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Seoul
U.S
Korea
South Korea
U. S
North Korea
United Nations
United Nations Commission
South
Pyongyang
People’s Committee
Monroe Voters Cast Ballots for City Officials
Qualified voters in Monroe flocked to the polls from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. to elect city officials for four years amid heavier early turnout than usual. Early random tallies at several stations show substantial votes already cast with high potential totals for the day.
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Monroe
Louisville Avenue
Long becomes governor with every man a king pledge
Earl Kemp Long takes office as Louisiana governor delivering an inaugural speech in the LSU stadium. He adopts the Huey P. Long motto every man a king to frame his program and promise. The crowd hears a pledge of reform and social measures from the new leader.
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Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Earl Kemp Long
Huey P. Long
Louisiana State University Stadium
Long
Cass Moss
Winnfield
My Home Sweet Home
Huey Long
Castro Carazo
Jimmie H. Davis
Sperry
Hope rises for Russian peace talks in cautious U.S. bid
Washington reports a Soviet radio reply endorsing a policy of peace and cooperation with the United States and agreeing to discuss differences. Ambassador Bedell Smith delivered details of the exchange to Molotov, noting the door remains open for full discussion, amid guarded optimism from U.S. officials.
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Washington
Moscow
Russia
Soviet Union
Radio Moscow
United States
Molotov
State Department
Walter Bedell Smith
Marshall
Smith
Tass
Overton Still in Critical Condition in Hospital
Washington May 11 Senator Overton D La still in critical condition at Bethesda Naval Hospital after a week old operation for an intestinal obstruction. A bulletin said he had a fairly comfortable night but condition unchanged.
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Washington
Overton
D.-La
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Einaudi Emerges as Leading Contender for Italian Presidency
Rome May 11 Luigi Einaudi 74 a budget minister and Bank of Italy governor led the race for the presidency of the new Italian republic. On the third ballot he had 462 votes amid a complex shift of Christian Democratic support and withdrawals by Carlo Sforza. De Nicola led early but signaled retirement as party blocs moved toward Einaudi.
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Frank Brutto
Rome
Luigi Einaudi
Einaudi
Christian Democratic Party
Bank of Italy
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Christian Democratic
Carlo Sforza
Truman Plans Farm Message for Congress
President Truman prepared to send a farm policy message to Congress aimed at securing farm votes for the Democrats next November. Republican leaders said they are already pursuing a long range agricultural program, arguing no special message is needed.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Capitol Hill
Capper
R.-Kas
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Anderson
White House
Wyoming Democrats Back Truman at State Conventions
Wyoming Democrats allocate all six national convention votes to President Truman and Republican delegates go uninstructed. Democratic leaders also name O’Mahoney for vice president as long as candidates hold released, while Republicans pick Ted Crippa as national committeeman and reelect Trace McCracken and Susan Quealy to the Democratic committee.
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Casper
Wyo
Wyoming
Truman
Philadelphia
Joseph C. O'Maehoney
D-Wye
Harold Stassex
Thomas E. Dewey
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Ted Crippa
Rock Springs
Frank O. Horton
Saddlestring
Katherine Meloney
Basin
Doris K. Reynolds
Sheridan
Trace S. McCraken
Cheyenne
Susan Quealy
Kemmerer
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