Berlin Blockade Talks Continue In New York Meeting
U S and Soviet officials prepared a new New York meeting to discuss lifting the Berlin blockade. Philip C. Jessup and Jakob Malik led talks with no immediate public detail expected after the session at the Soviet delegation headquarters. The United States seeks clear Russian intent and a timetable before wider Foreign Ministers’ talks.
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Associated Press
New York
Berlin
U. S
United Nations
Philip C. Jessup
Jakob Malik
United States
Russia
Upper Park Avenue
U.S
Jakob A. Malik
Lake Success
Dean Buck
Rusk
Fier
U. N
Trygve Lia
Andrei
Gromyko
Jessup
Malik
Moscow
State Department
Washington
Britain
France
Council of Foreign Ministers
Chiang predicts China may face third world war danger
Chiang Kai-shek, retiring head of the Kuomintang, warned that China could spark a brutal third world war if the Communists are not defeated. He urged support for Li Tsung-jen and pledged to share the nation’s suffering while vowing victory within three years. He noted Communist river crossings as a peak of their military drive and called for renewed resistance to preserve liberty.
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FHE Associated Press
Shanghia
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Chiang
Li Tsung-jen
Kuomintang (Goverment
Soochaw
Wuhsien
Shanghai
Ese
T Hey
Issuue
Yangtze
Nanking
Germans Report Technical Plans To Lift Blockade
West Berlin residents hear reports from German sources tied to the Soviet military administration that the Russians have ordered immediate technical preparations to lift the blockade. No official confirmation exists. The question remains whether the move aims to lift the blockade or propel East German state formation.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Karlshorst
West Berlin
Wall Collapse Traps 20 Workers in Chicago Sewer Tunnel
A Chicago sewer tunnel under construction collapsed today causing a cave‑in that trapped about 20 workers. Authorities say a sudden air pressure release caused the wall to fall as crews were changing shifts. no serious injuries reported as workers freed themselves.
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Associated Press
Ciucago
Hedrick Hearing Gambling Sermon Address at City Council
Rev W B Harvey of Prosperity Baptist invited council members to attend Sunday church services to hear a sermon opposing gambling. Hedrick reported he would attend, while the council faced calls to address youth welfare amid local slot machine coverage.
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W. B. Harvey
Grover
Hedrick
Angevin Beckley
Rev. Harvey
Prosiperity Baptist Church
Veepevesss
Wirecent Register
Tehapuwes 50
Beckley Social Organizations
Acheson Pleads for Pact and Arms Aid Approval
Secretary of State Acheson urged Congress to approve the North Atlantic Treaty and a 1.45 billion dollar arms program to bolster Western security. He testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that both measures are needed against Soviet aggression, noting the treaty does not bind Congress to approve the military aid.
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Associated Press
Washington
Acheson
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Western
Europe
Soviet Union
Russia
Berlin
Interviews Begin For Injured Miners In DC Visit
William J Falconer of Washington DC, under Dr Deane Brooke supervision, begins contacting and evaluating injured miners. He will assess serious cases and then arrange hospital care and rehabilitation for paraplegic patients. Brooke, district medical administrator for District 29 UMWA, notes follow up on braces and possible re hospitalization for corrective needs.
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William J. Falconer
Washington, D. C
Deane Brooke
Brooke
United Mine Workers of America
Falconer
Northern Democrat seeks to tie civil rights to Wood labor bill
A Northern Democrat plans an amendment linking civil rights protections to the Wood bill, aiming to make unfair labor practices cover race and creed. The move faces Southern Republican resistance and could stall passage of both the Wood and Lesinski proposals as Congress debates Taft-Hartley repeal.
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South
Associated Press
Washington
House
Rep. Wood
D-Ga
Rep
Lesinski
D-Mich
Truman
Taft-Harfley
Wood
Rayburn
D-Tex
Priest
D-Tenn
Democratic
Halleck
R-Ind
Senate Labor Committee
Fate of Marines Hinges on Armed Unification Plan
The Associated Press reports Washington discussion on armed forces unification, with Marine leaders warning the move could abolish the Marine Corps and move naval and Marine aviation to other services. Secretary Sullivan condemns order to cancel the 65 000 ton carrier project. Army Chief Royall urges strong Defense Department authority to merge Marines into the Army or vice versa, alarming sea service members.
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Associated Press
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
John L. Sullivan
Secretary of Defense
Johnson
Marine Corps
Secretary of the Army
Kenneth C. Royall
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Maries
Royal
Army
Sullivan
Air Force
Calder Accepts Post as Secretary of the Army
Curtis F. Calder, a utilities executive, has agreed to become secretary of the Army in Washington. The announcement positions Calder to oversee defense and Army operations at a high level.
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Associated Press
Washington
Curtis F. Calder
Army
Endurance duo finish six week flight with cheers
Bill Barris and Dick Riedel completed a six week endurance flight in the Sunkist Lady aircraft landing at Municipal Airport in Fullerton and pausing for a Hollywood reception. The pair, fatigued and partly deaf, plan radio appearances this week while doctors declare both in good condition.
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Associated Press
Fullerton
Calif
Bill
Mark
Barris
Roger
Richel
Hollywood
Sunkist
Trusty escapes jail during farm work, jailer laments
Hurley Dunbar escaped Monday afternoon after release to work on Jim Shrewsbury's Crow farm. Jailer Bill Bowles said he faces another six months for jail breaking, potentially keeping him in jail a full year. Bowles defended county practice of sending trusties to farms saying it saves money and deters escapes.
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Hurley
Jim Shrewsbury
Bill Bowles
St . Blane
Bowles
Register
Bowd“+s
Nesides
Killer's Hex is Dead Hexer to Die May 28th
Tacoma Washington reports Jake Bird a 47 year old North Carolina man who confessed involvement in 44 murders is to be executed next month. His death warrant was signed by Superior Judge Hugh Rosellini with execution set for May 21. Bird claimed a hex caused the deaths of officials connected to his conviction though in a CELL interview he said he no longer believes. He admitted involvement in the Bertha Bludt murder on October 30, 1947 and named several officials he blamed for his conviction.
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Tre Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Jake Bird
North Carolina
Hugh Rosselini
Jake
Bird
Bertha Bludt
Superior Court
E. D. Hodge
Ray Scott
Joseph Karpach
Sherman Lyons
OW. Selden
Selden
Economy Prevents Buying Of Coal Titles In West Virginia
Charleston area officials announced continuation of a strip mining operation on an 800 acre tract near Grandview State Park. Director C E F McClintic of the Conservation Commission cited public economy in choosing to defer buying subcontracts. The Board of Public Works had 29000 to assist, while Charleston coal company leased the land for 45000 and sub leased to Ampollini and Son Inc of Boston. Land will be acquired by the state after title checks.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Grandview State Park
C. EF. S McClintic
Tthe Conservation Commission
Board of Public Works
Commission
iLoupreek Colleries
McClintic
Charleston Coal Company
Loup Creek
Ampollini & Son, Inc
Boston
FRAGT
Nan Espo Ineligible For Role of Queen
The Associated Press reports Nan Espo was not listed for queen at Indiana University prom. Prom committee ruled she did not meet residence requirements on campus for a full semester. Independent nominators launched a last minute campaign for writing roles.
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Associated Press
Bloomington
Ind
Espo
Indiana Uni
Nan
Lampus
Lewis and Operators In Separate Parleys
John L. Lewis and leading soft coal operators held rival strategy sessions ahead of 1949 contract talks. Lewis’ 200-man policy committee met with union leaders as operators’ trustee Ezra Van Horn led policy discussions, amid proposals for wage, hours and safety gains and debate over a seniority system.
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Associated Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Mine Workers
Ezra van Horn
Cleveland
van Horn
United Mine Workers Welfare and Pension Fund
Joseph E. Moody
Southern Coal Producers Association
Moody
Box Bottling Strike Turns Unauthorized on Third Day
Sidney C. Box, regional director of the United Construction Workers, said the strike at Royal Crown Bottling Company was called by the workers and not authorized by his office. A company manager previously said discharged women were let go for willful violations of rules, not union affiliation.
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Royal Crown Bottling Company
Sidney C. Box
United Construction Workers
Herbert F. Moore
Flying Saucers Seen in Air Force Reports
Dayton sources say the Air Force studies flying saucer reports in its Wright Field files. About 240 reports from domestic and foreign sources are analyzed with 30 percent weather balloons and other mundane causes, 40 percent classified as mystery. An intelligence memo notes discs’ performance could exceed known terrestrial craft.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Air Force
Dayton Journal Herald
Air Material Command
Wright Field
Journal Herald
Man Lives 10 Years in Sealed Off Cubicle to Dodge Armed Services
Paul Makushak, a 33 year old former college student, emerges from a three by five foot sealed cubicle in Brooklyn after a decade of isolation begun when his mother sealed him off at outbreak of World War TE. Police reveal his tale of voluntary confinement and his wish to return to the cubicle life.
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John II
Winant AP
New York
Paul Makushak
Makustiak
Green- Point
Brooklyn
Miles Fe
Donald
Makushak
Anna Makushak
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