Mutineers End Prison Rebellion In Michigan
Jackson Michigan mutinous convicts at Southern Michigan prison surrendered today after a siege that held eight guards and themselves hostage. Governor Williams agreed to eleven reforms while the ringleader Earl Ward demanded a lavish dinner and delayed the end of the riot to tomorrow.
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Jackson
Mich
Jackson, Mich
Southern Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Earl Ward
Michigan
Ward
Hollywood
Kenneth Moore
Moore
James Akins
Boston and New York NL tilt ends in 5-3 as Spahn strong
Boston leads 3-0 by the seventh before New York fights back scoring five in the final two frames. Spahn and Burdette pitched for Boston while St Clair Lanier Koslo Spencer and Westrum appeared for New York. Final line shows Boston 3 runs in last two frames to pull away.
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Boston
New York
Spahn
Burdette
Cooper
St. Claire
Lanier
Koslo
Spencer
Westrum
Weather and local notes from Southern California 1952
A weather snapshot notes considerable cloudiness tonight and Friday with occasional showers in the north and west, scattered showers and thunderstorms with strong winds in mountains and interior sections tonight. Also includes remarks on Redland pleasant day, Bear Valley snow melt, and sightings near dams, plus a garden event at Kimberly Crest and a humorous pruning anecdote about a boy and prunes.
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California
Jimmy Cub
Redland
James
Jimmy
Bear Valley
Kimberly Crest Gardens
E. W. Shirk
Cat
Two Counties Water District Bill Signed in California
Gov Earl Warren signed a bill allowing formation of a municipal water district containing land in two or more counties. The measure, authored by Sen James E Cunningham and Nelson Dilworth, targets San Bernardino and Riverside counties and was the last bill signed in the recent budget and special session.
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Earl Warren
James E. Cunningham
San Bernardino
Nelson Dilworth
Hemet
Riverside
Four Million Property Loss From Vancouver Fire
Vancouver fire officials say a rapid blaze along the waterfront ruined at least 4.6 million dollars in property. A 2.5 million grain loading terminal and adjoining warehouses were gutted, with the dock and vessels involved. The fireboat helped quell flames after a spark from a generator ignited grain dust in the dock area.
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Vancouver
Niagara Falls
J. B. Shaw
F. ¥. Pearkes
Ida Lupino Gives Birth To Girl At Temple Hospital
Hollywood star Ida Lupino, wife of actor Howard Duff, delivered a four pound three ounce daughter last night at Temple Hospital. The baby, named Bridget, was placed in an incubator and reported in good condition. Lupino herself was reported in good condition.
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Hollywood
Ida Lupino
Temple Hospital
South Africa Government Wins Racial Segregation Round
CAPETOWN South Africa Premier Daniel Malan’s nationalist government cleared the first hurdle in its bid to shield segregation laws from the courts. A bill to make Parliament supreme over the judiciary passed a first reading in the National Assembly amid three failed opposition attempts to block it by votes of 1 to 58.
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Capetown
South Africa
Daniel F. Malan
Supreme Court
National Assembly
United and Labor
White House clarifies Truman ultimatum claim on Iran 1945
President Truman said in a news conference that he sent a secret ultimatum to Stalin in 1945 to force Soviet troops from Iran, but White House aides later corrected the account, saying no such ultimatum was sent. Officials described the move as a strong note rather than a formal ultimatum.
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Washington
Truman
Iran
White House
United States
Stalin
Mr. Truman
Stalin Roger Tubby
Tubby
United Nations
Security Council
U. S
Planes Destroy Nine Red Tanks in Korean Front Action
Allied air units destroyed nine Communist tanks on the west central front and north of Pyongyang. Sabrejets pursued four MiG-13s over the Yalu while napalm and bombs hit roads, bridges, vehicles, artillery, buildings, and bunkers. Naval action sank 11 junks and damaged 12 to hinder sea supply, though officers doubted major cargo landings.
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Seoul
United Nations
West Central
North Korea
Truman Denies Plan to Seize Press in Emergency
President Truman denounces as hooey any idea he could seize newspapers or radio stations in a national emergency. He cites his decision to seize steel as a response to emergency but says he has no intention to seize the press and radio and could not confirm plans before an emergency arises.
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Truman
Washington
American Society of Newspaper
News Publishers Condemn Seizure Of Steel Mills
The American Newspaper Publishers Assn ended its 66th annual convention by adopting a resolution condemning President Truman for seizing the steel industry and asserting power over the press. The vote in a closed session had only four opposed.
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New York
Special Standing Committee On Labor Relations
ANPA
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Bureau of Advertising
POW Negotiations At Critical Point
PANMUNJOM (OP) Prisoner negotiations neared a critical point as Allied and Communist officers met for 1 hour 10 minutes with two recesses amid a news blackout. A separate 43 minute session produced no progress as disputes over supervision of a Korean truce continued.
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Panmunjom
U.N
China
North Korea
Gas Company Seeks 20 Percent Rate Increase
Southern Counties Gas Co filed a renewed PUC application to raise rates for about 380,000 customers in Southern California by an estimated 20 percent, averaging 88 cents more per month. The service area includes Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana, El Monte, Whittier, Pomona, Ontario, Santa Monica, San Pedro, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles.
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Los Angeles
Southern Counties Gas Co
State Public Utilities Commission
California
Anaheim
Fullerton
Santa Ana
el Monte
Whittier
Pomona
Ontario
Santa Monica
San Pedro
Ventura
Santa Barbara
Santa Maria
San Luis Obispo
Paso Robles
U S Chamber Deems Steel Seizure Unconstitutional
The U S Chamber of Commerce argued to a Senate sub committee that President Truman violated three constitutional articles by seizing the steel industry to avert a strike. Chamber President D A Haley testified as federal judges delayed proceedings in the steel industry suit for a temporary injunction to return plants to owners. House GOPs pursued investigations into Wage Stabilization Board powers while impeachment motions hung in Congress. Haley cited Bill of Rights provisions on due process and just compensation to condemn the seizure.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Truman
Chamber
D. A. Haley
Senate Judiciary
David A. Pine
Enius
Wage Stabilization Board
Steel Industry
Leo Allen
R-Ill
The
Wage Board
Congress
Senate Banking and Labor Committees
House Judiciary Committee
Haley
Parents Of Boy Waterfields Took Given Probation
London police magistrate placed 18 month old Tommy Kavanagh's parents on probation for a year for giving him to American actress Jane Russell for adoption. The case served as a warning to others to obey Britain’s strict adoption laws. Russell’s representatives indicated intent to pursue legal adoption once the trial results are known. British law bars adoptions by nonresidents or foreigners.
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London
Tommy Kavanagh
Janet Russell
Lawrence Dunn
Britain
Eisenhower Cuts Taft's Advantage
Washington ranking of Republican and Democratic delegates shows Ike at 293 to Taft's 209 with Stassen 21 Warren and MacArthur minimal. Delegates uncommitted total 144. Democratic side lists Harriman 64, Kefauver 54, Russell 16, Humphrey 23, Kerr-Be 8, uncommitted 201, plus minor tallies for Ewing Bengias Rayburn Douglas and others.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harold E. Stassen
Earl Warren
Douglas MacArthur
W. Averell Harriman
Estes Kefauver
Richard B. Russell
Hubert H. Humphrey
Robert
Kerr
Oscar R. Ewing
Paul H. Bengias
Sam Rayburn
Supreme Court
William C. Douglas
Ridgway Pledges Defense Of Japan Against Attack
General Matthew Ridgway, in an exclusive interview with the United Press, pledged that Japan can and will be defended against any attack as the Allied occupation ends and the Peace Treaty takes effect. He warned of rising Communist threat in Asia and cited increased Soviet forces and proximity from Manchuria and North Korea. He stressed the independence of Japan and the Republic of Korea as vital to the free world.
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Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
Japan
United Press
Russia
Red China
Ridgway
United Nations
United States
Far East
Asia
Free Nations
Red Asia
Korea
Iberia
Manchuria
North Korea
Korean Peninsula
Tsushima
Republic of Korea
467 40th GI's To Arrive April 26
A 467 member contingent of the 40th Infantry Division will arrive in Seattle Washington from Korea on April 26 aboard the USNS Hugh J. Gaffney. No names were released as yet but state adjutant general officials said the men would be distributed among six western Army installations for separation.
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Sacramento
40Th Infantry Division
Seattle
Wash
Korea
State Adjutant General's Office
Hugh J. Gaffney
State Guard
Storm Delays California Spring Runoff Forecast
Fresno reports a North Pacific storm will curb San Joaquin valley river flows and push back the long awaited record spring runoff. Forecasters warn of rain in the valley and new snow in the Sierra Nevada as river officials fear rapid melting of the Sierra snowpack could still threaten some bottomland flooding.
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Fresno
Weather Bureau
California
North Pacific
San Joaquin Valley
Sierra Nevada
Battle To Save Air Base From Missouri River Flood
Kansas City area shook as the Missouri River pressed a crest near 30.6 feet while dikes held. Ft Leavenworth troops fought nine days to defend Sherman Air Force Base as floodwaters surged, causing up to a possible $1,000,000 in field damage. Volunteers aided efforts along the riverbank near Parkville and Missouri City to protect rail lines and dikes.
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Kansas City
E. C. Corkill
U. S
Corkill
Ft Leavenworth
Kan
Sherman Air Force Base
Parkvill
Bluffs
Missouri City
Convicted Reds May Testify Before Board
Washington report says Communist party attorneys plan to gain temporary release for top Red leaders to testify before the Subversive Activities Control board. They aim to counter government witnesses who have asserted the party acts as an agent of Russia. Eleven leaders were convicted in 1949 for conspiracy to overthrow the government.
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Washington
Communist Party
Shearings
Decision Expected On Release Of Red Defendant
In Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William C. Mathes prepared to rule on a defense motion to release Mary Bernadette Doyle from a conspiracy trial due to a heart ailment. The trial has been suspended since Monday as Doyle is treated for high blood pressure and a chronic heart condition, with physicians monitoring her condition.
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Los Angeles
William C. Mathes
Mary Bernadette Doyle
Mathes
Miss Doyle
Doyle
William Fault Thompson
Ben Margolis
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