UN Approves Step Toward Global Arms Inventory
At the United Nations Paris, a 42 to vote with seven abstentions approved study of a western program for a world arms count under the new disarmament commission. Russia to participate though bloc opposed Baruch blueprint as a starting point. first report due by June 1.
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New York
Democratic Committee Reports Contributions for Last Year
The Democratic National Committee reported to Congress that it received 1,238,574 in contributions during the previous year. The disclosure details mark a significant fundraising performance for the party amid ongoing national political activity.
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Weather Outlook for Southern California Rain and Frost
Southern California faces rain in the northwest tonight spreading to the north and west with scattered showers inland Saturday. Moderate to heavy rain possible in coastal and mountain areas. snow above 4500 feet and increasing winds in mountains and interior. Not very cold tonight, cooler Saturday. citrus areas may stay above 32 degrees. Jimmy Cub comments on frost impact on orange growers with hopes for rain to help.
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Oakland Sliding House Is Smashed By Bulldozer
The $15,000 home owned by Morten Kramer in Oakland was crushed by a 20 ton bulldozer after a week of a slow-moving landslide. Tractor driver Terry Skinner of Richmond carried out the demolition by mutual agreement with the owner and Oak Harbor police. Kramer plans to sue the builder to recover his investment.
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Kefauver Primary Bid Moves Ahead in California
A CA move to place Estes Kefauver on the June 3 state primary ballot advances. A San Francisco firm seeks name reservation for a Kefauver for President campaign committee. the secretary of state requires Kefauver’s written consent before issuing a reservation.Petitions, needing 6,669 Democratic signatures, can circulate without consent, marking California as the first public sign of a potential Democratic bid. Senator Taft had previously said he would not challenge Eisenhower in CA. An Eisenhower group forms in Southern California but has no concrete steps yet.
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West German House OKs Schuman Plan
The Bundestag ratified the Schuman plan by 232 to 148 with three abstentions. Chancellor Adenauer announced plans to visit Washington this spring and urged approval as a step toward Western defense against Soviet pressure. He noted Paris, London, and Rome visits and cited Germany’s role in allied integration.
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Rome
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Military Pay Raise Bill Faces Early Opposition
Washington men and women in Congress clash over a proposed 10 percent military pay raise costing about 800 million dollars yearly. The measure, backed by President Truman, faces possible postponement as Democrats and Republicans weigh two thirds approval against budget concerns and coalition opposition.
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British Search For Explosives In Suez Zone
Cairo reports British forces cordon off two Suez Canal Zone villages to search for ammunition and explosives. About 400 paratroopers and security personnel crossed the Sweetwater canal by assault boats and guarded villagers with no resistance. Egyptian guerrillas trained at a Cairo university began a canal-zone mission. Thirty three Russian fishing vessels and an oil tanker left Port Said bound for Vladivostok via the Suez Canal.
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Heroic Captain Near Tears Apologizes For Ship Loss
Falmouth England crowds cheered Captain Henrik Kurt Carlsen after the Flying Enterprise sank as he watched from the rescue tug Turmoil. He apologized for not bringing the ship to port while detailing the near-hopeful ordeal, log loss, and the brutal seas that forced abandonment.
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Major Talks by Ike Expected Before July
Washington reports Gen Dwight D Eisenhower's political backers expect him to return to the United States and deliver one or more major speeches before the party convention, though not under political sponsorship. He will outline national views rather than campaign. Taft says he looks to test vote-drawing against Stassen in Illinois primary, with Dirksen noting a possible challenge in New Hampshire.
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Leader of French in Indo China Dies
Paris Gen Jean de Lattre de Tassigny French high commissioner who fought the Communists in Indo China died tonight in a private nursing home at age 62. He entered the facility December 18 after two operations for uremia. A Roman Catholic chaplain gave last rites. Known as The French MacArthur he led forces against Viet Minh and helped win U.S. military aid, but ill health prevented him from heading the French delegation in Washington amid talks on Indo China’s fate.
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Lack Of Cows May Cause Milk Shortage Soon
Washington reports the Agriculture Department notes milk production in 1951 at its lowest per capita level in 21 years. Total output reached 119.584 billion pounds, averaging 2.13 pounds per American per day, risking a future shortage if cow numbers do not rise with the population.
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Meat Packers Return To Work In Chicago Plant
In Chicago the seven thousand workers at Armour & Co meat packing plant returned to work after a walkout that halted production. An Armour spokesman said the plant, the world’s largest of its kind, was operating normally again. Meanwhile Wilson & Co workers left in groups to vote at CIO United Packinghouse Workers headquarters on possible strike action.
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Crash in Wales Kills 23 Americans and Irish crew
Rescue teams recovered 23 bodies after the Aer Lingus DC-3 Saint Kevin crashed in a Welsh mountain bog near Carnarvon during a storm. Among the dead were two Americans, William A. Lynch and Thomas J. Carroll of New York, though nationalities had not been officially confirmed. The craft, en route London to Dublin, gouged a crater and burned out in Moel Sinhad’s slopes.
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Allied Pilots Drive Back Mig-15 Threats in Korean Skirmish
Allied pilots outnumbered three to one shot down four Mig-15 jets in air battles that extended farther south than any prior clash in Korea. The action spanned Sinanju to Sinuiju in Mig Alley, with one Mig destroyed and multiple engagements near the 3rd parallel. 夜
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No Sign Of Seamen Or Ship Found
Long range patrol planes join a multinational search for the freighter Pennsylvania and her 46 crew after her abandonment in 14-foot seas in the North Pacific. Weather, visibility and heavy swells hinder rescue efforts as ships and planes cover thousands of square miles without locating lifeboats or debris. Captain George P. Plover’s ship reported abandoning ship after a hull crack and mountainous seas.
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Mexican Escapees Sought After Tijuana Prison Break
Mexican police and army hunted five fugitives still at large after a prison break in Tijuana. Fifteen criminals were liberated by tunneling 15 feet under the wall. Nine escapees, including alleged ringleader Pasqual Cruz Torres, were recaptured by midmorning. Benito Hernandez Gonzales was caught hours later.
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