United States Sees Armistice Plan as Final Yet Open to Details
U S officials called the Allied armistice package for Korea fair and final though not an ultimatum, while stressing willingness to discuss details with the Communists. In Munsan talks, the Reds rejected the plan and negotiations hit a low, with a recess proposed as full delegations planned to reconvene Thursday. The three point package called for returning 70 000 of 132 000 captured, allowing airfield work, and dropping Russia as neutral police, while the Communists offered a counter proposal. The core dispute remains prisoner repatriation and voluntary versus involuntary returns.
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Korea
William C. Foster
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Russia
Ridgway
Chief Backs Powers of Wage Board
Nathan P. Feinsinger, chairman of the Wage Stabilization Board, testified to Congress that cutting the board’s power to recommend settlements could trigger industrial chaos amid strikes. He noted most decisions are unanimous and warned against hasty action while plans to quit by June 30 loom after the steel crisis.
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GOP Gubernatorial Hopefuls Deliver Separate Speeches
In Iowa three Republican candidates for governor spoke Tuesday night in Jefferson Essex and Iowa City outlining their views. Beardsley touted increased state aid to localities while Evans urged consolidation and spending cuts. Nicholas criticized both Beardsley and the Democrats, stressing integrity and honesty in office.
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William H. Nicholas
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Iowa City
Washington
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Essex Community Club
Statehouse
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Rain Breaks Hot Dry Spell Across Iowa
Thunderstorms and rain moved into Iowa breaking a hot dry spell. City observers report measurable rainfall in Brooklyn and Muscatine, with forecasts for continued showers and seasonal temperatures. The Mississippi river levels are expected to fall, with Dubuque and Davenport below flood stage soon.
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Truman Sets Whistle Stop Tour of U S
President Truman as he nears 68 outlines a whistle stop campaign against budget cutters real estate lobbyists and those he blames for thwarting his 21 point program. He vows to keep fighting for world peace and to carry on the fight as a private citizen even after leaving office.
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Truman
National Housing Conference
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Stalin
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Senate
Possible Use of Taft Hartley Law Predicted
Denver AP report notes the oil unions plan to meet with the Wage Stabilization Board next Tuesday to background the dispute. WSB chief Feinsinger urged end to the strike and renewed bargaining, opening the possibility the issue could be returned to President Truman for Taft Hartley action and a potential no strike injunction.
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Nathan P. Feinsinger
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O. A. Knight
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Air Chief Warns of Russ Potential
Air Force Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg told Senators that within two years the Soviet Union will possess the means for a long range atomic attack on the United States. He warned that unless opposed this could neutralize U S retaliation and cripple key industrial centers. The testimony accompanied Pentagon opposition to House defense cuts for the next fiscal year. The House capped military spending at 46 billion dollars and ordered a 4 5 billion cut in new funds.
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Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Russia
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House
Congress
Man loses foot after freight train accident
A 32 year old Des Moines man Clyde Shaver was reported in fairly good condition after losing a foot when he fell under a moving freight train Tuesday.
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Clyde Shaver
Book Titles Prompt Arrest in Bratislava Shop
A Bratislava bookstore owner displaying four Russian titles in her window was arrested soon after. The poster listed We Want to Live Far From Moscow In the Shadows of the Skycrapers Under a Foreign Flag as reported by the Vienna Wiener Kurier.
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Ohio Forces Taft Kefauver Into Delegate Lead
Ohio voters boosted Taft and Kefauver into the lead for national convention delegates in a primary skirmish. Taft swept his home state adding 56 delegates, while Kefauver won 24 contests and led in four others, threatening a majority. Florida, Georgia Senator Russell leads Kefauver in the Democratic race nationwide. Eisenhower was not entered in Ohio.
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Harold Stassen
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Eisenhower
Fleischmann Quits G Government Post
Washington current reports say Manly Fleischmann resigned today as defense production administrator. President Truman nominated Henry H. Fowler to succeed him, with Fowler holding both the National Production Authority post and the DPA chief role. Fleischmann cited progress of the mobilization program as the reason for his resignation, effective May 31.
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Manly Fleischmann
Defense
Truman
Henry H. Fowler
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National Production Authority
DPA
Fleischmann
Rock Island Railroad Plans Major Maintenance Contracts
Rock Island lines may secure about 1 125 000 dollars in major maintenance and repair contracts by June 30 if all plans pass war department approval. Funds are on hand and work already started with most projects slated for Quad City contractors. Drake University marks its 71st founding anniversary in Des Moines.
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War Department
Rock Island
Fort Madison Prison Escapees Re-Arrested Nearby
Two Fort Madison State penitentiary escapees Porter and Rife were apprehended Tuesday night after a guard spotted them in street clothes. Porter, 24, from Waverly, had a five year assault term expiring Oct 24. Rife, 31, of Des Moines, faced a ten year forgery sentence plus a five year term added in 1949, expiring next month.
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Fort Madison State Penitentiary
Robert Porter
Waverly
Dale Rife
Des Moines
Montrose
George Curl
Porter
Floyd County
Rife
Polk County
Lee County
End of Emergency Declared in Muscatine County Flood Fight
Sheriff Charles Anson announced the end of the Muscatine County Mississippi flood emergency after an extended period of cresting near 21 feet. The surge peaked at 21 feet on April 26 with crews scaling back as National Guard units withdrew through May 1, while cleanup continues and residual damage remains evident.
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Bert P. Olsen
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Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
William S. Beardsley
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Fred Tandy
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Methodists Retain No Smoking Pledge As Meeting Ends
The United Methodist quadrennial conference in San Francisco closes a 14 day session with a vote to keep the no smoking pledge for ministerial candidates. Delegates also limit ordained pastors administering sacraments to those studying for ordination and set a record four year budget of 11 million dollars for church agencies.
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Methodist Federation For Social Action
Tone Barbara Payton Clear Way for Divorce
Los Angeles report states Franchot Tone and Barbara Payton reached an out of court property settlement paving an uncontested divorce. Tone’s amended complaint accusing Payton of adultery with Tom Neal was removed from the docket after the agreement.
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Los Angeles
Franchot Tone
Barbara Payton
Tone
Tom Neal
Allies Bomb Rail Lines In Two Red Lines Takedown
Allied planes blasted Red rail lines in 340 locations on Tuesday and resumed strikes today, targeting railway infrastructure around Seoul.
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