Wisconsin Primary Not Change GOP Race Still MacArthur Man
The piece argues that Wisconsin's results did not alter the Republican contest as Harold Stassen and Thomas Dewey sought delegates. It credits General Douglas MacArthur with remaining the central figure, suggesting he should secure the nomination for America's welfare. Dewey won New Hampshire delegates but Wisconsin did not shift the balance.
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Czechs Seize Airliner Then Land in American Zone
A Czech National Airlines plane with 267 aboard was seized by a former Czech pilot and forced to divert to Neubiberg air base near Munich. The jet, en route Prague to Bratislava, landed after the mutiny and its crew was queried about passengers wishing to stay in the American zone.
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Residents To Map Election Suit In Los Angeles Heights
Los Angeles Heights residents plan a 7 30 p m Thursday meeting at Edison High auditorium to prepare a civil suit against the Junior College board over voting methods. They allege disfranchisement due to lack of notice and improper use of paper ballots at the election. Local leaders blame the college board for the confusion and for deciding to use a single polling place.
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Cool Front Offers Some Relief From Texas Heat Wave
A slow-moving air mass brought brief relief to northern Texas as a spring heat wave, which has broken seasonal records in many parts of the state, eases slightly amid lingering high temperatures.
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Truman Seeks 725 Million for Air Arm Expansion
President Truman requested immediate congressional funding of 725 million dollars to expand the air force for the current fiscal year starting July 1. The House appropriations committee will discuss the request and report a bill next week. The package includes 135 million for the Army Air Force, 60 million for naval aviation, 315 million for air forge procurement, and 140 million for naval air needs, totaling 3 billion in defense spending for the coming fiscal year. The broader defense program aims to increase total outlays to 14 billion. Area-wide control measures and public hearings follow the defense move with Alaska hosting a citizens’ meeting on May 4.
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There’ll Be a Hot Time in OF Town
Forecasts warn of continued heat in San Antonio with Thursday and Friday temperatures expected to reach record highs. The city nears a new April maximum as readings hover near the 90s while overnight lows stay warm. Southerly winds bring partly cloudy skies and rainfall deficits persist into 1948.
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Cripple Blows Himself To Death In Los Angeles
A man identified as Charles W. Hunter, 5, used a crude bomb to destroy the offices of the state Industrial Accident Commission in Los Angeles yesterday. Four others were injured by the blast. Hunter, who had lost an arm in a 1927 industrial accident, had been receiving a weekly disability of 6.57 dollars and was seeking a settlement, officials said. Referee J. J. Batistich noted Hunter had initially demanded 50 000 dollars but later reduced the figure and frequented the commission offices seeking relief.
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Farley Backs Truman as NY Delegate Predicts Vote
James A. Farley, a New York delegate to the Democratic National Convention, said on NBC television last night he will vote for President Truman. Farley confirmed his preference during the interview and reiterated his support for the incumbent.
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Truman Names Texan to Head CAA
President Truman nominated Delos Wilson Rentzel of Virginia to head the Civil Aeronautics Administration. Rentzel, 39, is a Houston native and a graduate of Texas A and M College.
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Students Raid Party Offices in Windsor Outburst
In Windsor Ontario on April 8 a group of angry students disrupted Labor-Progressive party activities by storming the party headquarters. Three officials were lightly hurt as over five youths paraded downtown and breached the second floor, overturning furniture and shredding papers.
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Weather forecast with heat wave continues
Partly cloudy and warm conditions persist through Thursday with moderate southerly winds. Thursday expected to reach 95 degrees, Friday 68 to 95, and Wednesday’s high around 99 with the overnight low near 68.
Lewis to Enter Talks as Strike Ends Near
Washington April reports John B Lewis the UMW leader ready to take part in negotiations to end the 25 day coal mine strike. A spokesman said Lewis may appear at any time at the union management conference in Washington as legal action for contempt of court looms over his refusal to heed a back-to-work injunction.
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Editor Beaten Near Death In Illinois County
William R. McCabe, longtime editor and former state legislator, was found unconscious after a brutal beating on a road near his Lockport farm. His injuries included a fractured skull and multiple broken limbs. McCabe had publicly fought what he called a corrupt county political setup since 1936. In Peoria, about 22,000 CIO Farm Equipment workers at Caterpillar Tractor went on strike today.
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Mac to Await Test in Nebraska
Tokyo reports General MacArthur will wait for Nebraska primary results next week before commenting further on his presidential run. He offered a noncommittal remark on Wisconsin, noting his right to speak freely and preserve individual viewpoints. Observers saw no sign of withdrawal.
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County GOP Chairmen Choice Issue
Dewey supporters in the Republican party of Texas filed suit in Thirty Seventh District Court to curb appointing county chairmen. A deputy sheriff served papers on Col. KR. B Creager and others at the Gunter hotel as the headquarters committee debated resolutions and a hearing was set for April 13.
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1200 Students Strike in St. Louis
About 2000 students at Five View Gardens High in St. Louis County joined a strike today protesting the school board's refusal to renew the contract of principal Robert J. Gunnins, 36. The walkout disrupted classes as students urged action and accountability from district leaders.
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