May Day Quiet In Berlin Amid Cold War Tensions
On May Day Berlin showed divided scenes as West German police and Soviet sector security faced off amid anti communist chants at Potsdamer Platz and Brandenburg Gate. In Moscow thousands celebrated with a massive parade while Yugoslavia denounced the Soviet blockade under Tito.
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Telephone Walkout Postponed as New Peace Talks Begin
New York May 1 The nationwide telephone strike ended for now as striking installers resumed work and began new wage talks with Bell system mediators. Division 6 of the CIO CWA halted the week-long walkout and prepared to rejoin 23 other divisions in negotiations with American Telephone and Telegraph and Western Electric.
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South Bend
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U.S. Businessmen See Sound Economic Future
New York May 1 AP reports businessmen are betting on a bright economic path with forward orders and rising production. inventories that fell last year are rebounding as durable goods gain demand, while many firms maintain cautious buying to avoid shortages.
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Tipsy Driver Kin of Queen Fined in Scotland
The Earl of Strathmore Timothy Bowes-Lyon, 32, nephew of Queen Elizabeth, was fined ten pounds for a drunk driving incident in Perth Scotland. His license was suspended for one year after he allegedly collided with another car. Two policemen testified to his intoxication and slurred speech. Dr. Miles for the defense cited nervous tension and possible impact as factors. The earl did not testify.
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David Miles
Timothy Patrick Bowes-Lyon
Young Divorcee Held in Exposure Slaying of Infant
In Sanbornton New Hampshire a 30 year old divorcee, Mrs Lona Loyd, pleaded guilty to a murder charge over the death of a newborn infant abandoned in sub zero weather on a hill side. The infant, found with a ski jacket, died of exposure. Loyd admitted abandoning the infant born in March while unassisted. She is held without bail for Belknap County Superior Court October session.
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Elevator strike ends as service resumes in Manhattan
Elevator service in New York city buildings returned today after a four day strike by 12,000 service workers in 1,000 Manhattan buildings. A wage hour dispute between AFL workers and landlords was sent to a fact finding board. Arthur S. Meyer announced a temporary settlement. The strike had disrupted elevator, telephone, heat, hot water, and garbage disposal for over 200,000 tenants.
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New York State Board of Mediation
GOP Split on Move To Halt Spy Probing
Senate Republicans split over a bid by several members to end the inquiry into Senator McCarthy and alleged Communist influence in government. The report notes divisions within the GOP as the probe faces potential curb or closure.
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Juveniles Confess To Breaking Into Historic Houses
Portsmouth youths admit breaking into four historic buildings including the John Paul Jones house and the Aldrich, Moffatt Ladd, and Wentworth estates. Police recovered a damaged ship model, pistols, and old money. Juvenile court to hear cases this week.
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Mock Red Insurrection Captures Wisconsin Mill City
Mosinee Wisconsin May 1 AP coordinated assault teams of make believe Communist insurrectionists took over this paper mill city at dawn Mayor Ralph E Krongen wet ter and Police Chief Caryl Gewiss were hustled from their beds by six man commando teams. The mock uprising was planned to show what could happen if Communists seized power with sixty men prepared to act. Leaders include Joseph Kornfeder and Benjamin Gitlow directing the coup. Residents cooperated and the plan called for a concentration camp for enemies of the state and a special edition of The Red Star printed to instruct citizens.
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New York
Brain Buzz May Cause Your Trouble
DETROIT May 1 AP a new brain condition shown to the American Psychiatric association involves rapid electrical pulses in the brain at 30 to 40 per second. Exhibited by Veterans Administration Hines hospital and University of Illinois College of Medicine, the discovery links fast brain waves to headaches restlessness dizziness and occasional spells. Electrodes detect pulses during drowsiness with skin placed sensors.
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University of Maois College of Medicine
Navy Manpower In Russia Doubles U S Says Sherman
Admiral Forrest P Sherman, the chief of naval operations, warned on a TV program that Russia's naval manpower is nearly twice the size of the U S fleet and that Moscow keeps more ships in active service. He noted U S strength is largely in mothball storage and highlighted Russia's amphibious force suited for Black Sea, Mediterranean, and Baltic waters.
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Six Airmen Die In B25 Crash In Lebanon Iowa
Six air force crewmen were killed when a B25 bomber crashed into a vacant lot in a residential area in Lebanon Iowa yesterday. Pilot Richmond A Livingstone of Pawtucket Rhode Island and other crew members were named among the dead as the plane exploded setting two houses on fire and showering the area with flaming fuel and debris.
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Sander Principals Threatened By Crank Or Nut
Manchester Mayo report shows Sander principals threatened by a crank or nut as doctors and authorities discuss safety. Police and state medical board actions follow, with comments from local officials about the attack and ongoing investigations. Dr. Sander describes a troubling encounter at a private home and the case prompts protective measures at medical institutions.
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Confessions Solve Three Robberies Reported
Fragmented text describes confessions solving three robberies and mentions various names, places, and dates in a garbled report. The readable portions point to a crime summary with multiple incidents resolved by suspect admissions.
Bridges Pushes Air Aid Packaged With Domestic Funds
Senate Republicans back a single package approach to wrap a large 827 million domestic appropriation with a 3.278 billion foreign aid measure into one bill. Senator Bridges and Taft praised the idea, while party leaders prepare for a likely floor vote next Friday amid prior debate.
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