U S Maps New Coal Cut
Washington reports a government survey of fuel stocks at electric power plants as union leaders and operators push for a settlement to the 27 day nationwide coal strike. John J Lewis forecasts a fruitless effort while a contempt order looms for not obeying a prior demand to resume work. Coal stocks and fuel conservation steps are requested from utilities as coal freight and rail service face deep cuts and sympathy walkouts idle about half of the 80 000 miners.
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Washington
John J. Lewis
Lewis
Office of Defense Transportation
Lewis’ United Mine Workers Union
Get Tough Train, Legion Head Urges Policy
Abilene April 10. James E B O Neil national American Legion commander calls for a get tough policy with Russia backed by universal military training. He argues that without such measures Pearl Harbor might have been prevented and notes Russia does not seek war now.
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Legion Head
Abilene
Russia
James EB. O'Neil
National American Legion
United States
Pearl Harbor
Quake and Volcano Stir in Japan Near Tokyo and Kyushu
A mild tremor shook Teganuma near Tokyo while Mount Aso on Kyushu erupted ash and volcanic rocks. The activity followed reports of restless earth and smoke from the mountain as observers tracked seismic events across the region.
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Japan
Tokyo
Teganuma
Aso
Kyushu
House and Lot of Trouble in Seattle
In Seattle on April 10, Otto Sommers sued to claim ownership of a house built by T. O. Davis on Sommers property. Sommers won the first round in superior court with the argument the house belongs to him. A restraining order was issued to prevent moving the house.
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Seattle
T. O. Davis
Otto Sommers
Sommers
Superior
Davis
Jesse Jones Honored by Chinese Government in Beijing
Washington April 10 Jesse H Jones Houston publisher and former commerce secretary was among American Friends of China honored by the Chinese Government. He received the Order of the Auspicious Star Grand Cordon from Chinese ambassador Dr Wellington Koo.
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Washington
Jesse H. Jones
Houston
Commerce
Friends of China
Wellington Koo
United States
Jones
Smokehouse Fire Turns $5000 to Ashes in Tin Box
Firefighters report a blaze at a smokehouse on April 10 destroyed the building and its contents. About $5000 in currency vanished, later found reduced to ashes in a tin box concealed in an old stove by Joseph Hobelman. The loss total was estimated around 15000.
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Millsiaby
Joseph Hobelman
Hobelman
Lass
Guard Plane Crashes in Hills Near Portland Oregon
An Oregon national guard A-26 attack bomber reportedly crashed in cloud covered hills north of Portland. The crew included three Portlanders on a routine flight from McCordfield Washington to Portland. The incident occurred late last night or early today in southwestern Washington hills.
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Ore
Oregon National Guard
Washington Hills
Here
McCordfield
Washington
U S Court Upholds Hirshberg Finding
New York April 10 The U S Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the navy court martial conviction of Chief Signalman Harold E Hirshberg accused of striking two fellow prisoners of war in a Japanese prison camp.
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U.S
Hirshberg
New York
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Navy
Sionalman
Harold E. Hirshberg
Oklahoma's Mom Dies in Enid After 207 Descendants
Mrs. B Koehn age 36 long time resident near Mena passed away in Enid yesterday. She was Oklahoma’s great great grandmother with eight daughters and three sons all alive, 78 grandchildren, 114 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She came to Oklahoma with the Cherokee Outlet opening in 1893.
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Enid
Oklahoma
B. Koehn
Mena
Cherokee Strip
Defense Bills Get Go Ahead
Washington April 10 defense bills moved forward in congress as air power focus expanded. House hearings on a 725 million air force funding bill were set for debate midweek while a draft measure to boost the air force and manpower was released by Chairman Andrews. Senate leaders pledged to advance military legislation as well. Gurney estimated first year costs for a draft and universal military training at 700 million dollars, with total defense outlay reaching 14 billion dollars. The president’s request and closed sessions on graft and universal training continued.
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Washington
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Stréheth
Andrews
Rny
House Armed Services Committee
Senate
Gurney
R-Sd
Senate Armed Services Committee
Truman
East Shivers Across the Nation in Cold Front Passage
A widespread chill from the eastern half of the country extended today with rain in many areas. The coldest zones dipped below freezing from eastern Michigan through Ohio and into New England, while New England readings stayed under 20s and New York hovered in the 20s. Yesterday saw highs reaching into the 90s in Texas and Arizona.
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Chicago
Anvil
North Central
Lower
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
New York
New England
New York State
Texas
Arizona
U S Reds Face Stiff New Penalty
Washington April 10 The House American activities committee begins drafting a bill to crush the top leadership of the Communist party under conspiracy charges Rep Nixon predicts quick strong passage The plan targets leaders including William Z Foster with possible penalties of 10000 dollars fine and ten years imprisonment
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Washington
American Communist Party
House Yn American Activities Committee
Rep
Nixon
Randedy
House
Communist Party
William Z. Foster
Fourteen Nazis Hanged in Nuremberg Mass Killing Case
At Nuremberg, 14 officers of the elite Einsatzgruppen were sentenced to death for mass killings in Russia. Maj. Gen. Otto Ohlendorf and Maj. Heinz Schubert among the condemned, found guilty on war crimes, crimes against humanity, and SS SD membership. Life terms and shorter sentences awarded to others after a seven month trial.
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Mernberg
Einsatz Commanies
Russia
Amercan Court
Nuernberg
Michael A. Musmanno
Pittsburgh
Otto Ohlendorf
I Salz
Maj
Heinz Schubert
Schubert
Franz Schubert
Ohlendorf
Ast
Williams ex Oklahoma Governor dies at 79
Federal Judge R L Williams former Oklahoma governor dies at Sherman hospital aged 79. He served as governor from 1915 to 1929 and was named federal judge for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in 1919. His home was Durant Oklahoma.
Houston Twister Destroys Thirty Homes Near City
A small tornado struck just north of Houston yesterday afternoon wrecking thirty homes in a predominantly Black residential district. Three people sustained minor injuries as emergency crews assessed the damage and responders worked to secure the affected area.
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Houston
Weekend Weather Forecast With Warmer Weekend
Partly cloudy Saturday afternoon and night and Sunday with southerly winds. Maximum Saturday around 92 degrees, Sunday around 68. Early Saturday low near 90 and 2 day high noted as 90 with unclear Saturday morning low. Additional details on Page 2.
Weather forecast for San Antonio predicts drying showers
A trace of moisture was recorded by the weather bureau on Saturday as predicted showers failed to materialize. Forecasters expect dry, warm air with southerly winds over the weekend. The high is forecast near 92 degrees with overnight lows around 68.
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Weather Bureau
San Antonio
Four De Gaulle allies wounded by grenades in Epinal incident
Four members of General Charles de Gaulle's People's Rally were wounded last night when grenades were thrown by unknown assailants in Epinal. The French press agency reported the attack as authorities prepared for an upcoming town election tomorrow.
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Epernay
France
Charles de Gaulle
People's
Rebels Loot Burning Capital City
Fires raged in Bogota as rioters surged through the streets killing hundreds and paralyzing the city. Looting spread with no police presence as the Pan American conference was disrupted and diplomats debated a new meeting site.
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Busuta
Colombia
Bogota
el Tiempo
U. S
State Department
Shte
Marshall
Lberal
Mariano Ospina Perez
John Powell
Communist Party
Ospina
Perez
Capitol
Genevian Reveredo
Lima
Berlin Crash Probed
Berlin April 10 Russian and British authorities move toward a joint two power inquiry into the air crash over Berlin that killed 15 persons. ADN said last night the Soviet controlled German news agency reported a board has been named to cooperate with the British in determining the cause.
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Berlin
ADN
Anna Q Nilsson Sued for Damages in Auto Collision
Los Angeles dated April 4 Real Estate Broker George S Freeman sued actress Anna Q Nilsson for 25583 damages claiming injury from an auto collision involving the veteran actress.
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Los Angeles
Amma Q. Nilsson
George S. Freeman
Rattlesnake Steak Delights Oklahoma Hunters
Report from Okla where 500 reptile rousers joined the ninth annual Snake Hunters convention. Orville von Gulker served snake steak in a dining hall as 5000 hunters earlier gathered, aiming for gypsum hills near Okeene to hunt rattlers in states. About 100 tasters sampled meat priced around 20 dollars a pound, praised as white, tender and rich.
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EMD
Okla
Orville von Gulker
International Association of Rat-lokeshe
Rattler
Okeene
Americans Unhurt In Rioting In Bogota
A sequence of fires damaged a building housing the U S embassy in Bogota but did not threaten embassy personnel. The post office wing burned, all Americans at the embassy remained safe, and troops were not seen as food shortages and looting affected many, with foreign delegates marooned downtown.
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Washington
United States
Bogota
State Department
Presidentil Palace
National Airling Avianes
Pan American Airways
Department
Robbery at McKinley and Waiters Affects Local Bar Owner
Christ Karnavas owner of the Select bar on S Alamo st reports two men robbed him of 125 dollars early Saturday as he left McKinley ave and Waiters st. Karnavas says both men about 26 years old jumped him, one held him while the other searched pockets, he was struck several times and the pair fled in a parked car with his wallet.
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Christ Karnavas
Mekkinley Ave
McKinley Ave
Karnavas
S. Alamo St
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