Army Plane Crashes Skyscraper in New York
A 400-foot overcast army plane crashed into the 58th floor of the Bank of Manhattan building in Manhattan's financial district last night killing all occupants aboard. Ten flaming debris struck the street as witnesses reported a blinding fireball and floors erupting in flame. Police estimated 2000 to 3500 people were in the building at the time. 5000 occupied daily. The Newark based crew consisted of Lt Ma... Capt Tom L. Hall and Lt Robert L. Stevenson among the dead. the probe links the accident to a routine navigational training flight from Smyrna to Newark with casualties assigned to the Atlantic overseas air technical service command.
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U. S. Strives For Mine Rai Peace
Government labor officials race to avert a coal mine and railroad strike as a four week truce nears expiration. John L. Lewis and John L. Law seek a wage and welfare fund compromise amid stalled negotiations. A 75,000 miners face possible layoffs if talks fail before May 31.
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Classifieds Eliminated From Saturday Edition
In a response to a critical printing emergency all classified advertising sections will be removed from Saturday newspapers. Readers are advised to consult alternative days for any classified needs and to watch for updates on future scheduling.
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Texan Plane Crash Victim
A War department pilot Captain Tom L. Hall, a native Texan, died when his army plane crashed into a New York skyscraper after departing Austin for Newark. Hall, who trained in Austin and Kerrville, was 28. His younger brother C. C. Hall served in Italy with the Army Air Forces.
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McNarmey cites improved troop conduct in Germany
Berlin May 21 Gen Joseph T McNarmey American commander in Europe says American troops in Germany have definitely improved since his discipline order. He notes the ban on American German weldings remains until peace treaty or tenure as governor ends. He gives a pessimistic view of four power occupation economic conditions, especially in the American zone, while crediting arrival of American wives and children for some behavioral improvement.
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Tremors Spark Speculation Over Caribbean Quake
Two sharp earth shocks were recorded by Fordham University seismograph early today. The tremors, believed felt in the Caribbean, were about 1900 miles away, according to Rev Joseph J. Linch.
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Beast Gets Death for Lidice Massacre in Prague
In Prague on May 21, 1945, Czechoslovakia's People’s Court found Karl Hermann Frank, former Nazi protector of Bohemia and Moravia, guilty of responsibility for the Lidice massacre and sentenced him to be publicly executed. The court also held Frank chiefly responsible for the massacre and destruction of the village of Zubri.
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U S Army Plane with Eleven Aboard Reported Missing
A British dispatch from Rangoon reports a United States Army plane with eight passengers and a crew of three, all American, missing after leaving Rangoon for Calcutta on Friday. Search focuses on the Akyab area as monsoon weather continues since Saturday.
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O'Daniel to Tell Intentions Tonight in Dallas
Senator W Lee O Daniel arrives in Dallas to reveal his 1946 political intentions on the Texas Quality Network at 3 p m He will decide publicly whether he will run for governor after discussing with supporters and reviewing his plans during the broadcast.
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U N Workers Get Pay Raises
United Nations employees in the lower salary brackets received wage increases up to more than 300 annually after protests over the cost of living in New York.
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United Nations
Governor appoints Col Richard Dunbar to lead 49th Armored Division
Austin May 21 Gov Coke R Stevenson announces Col Richard B Dunbar of Fort Worth a veteran of both world wars as commanding general of the 49th Armored Division in the Texas National Guard.
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Gaoveror Coke R. Stevenson
Richard 8. Dunbar
Fort Worth
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Texas National Guard
DDT Dusting Sparks Alarm at Joske’s Night Crew
Passersby alarmed by four clouds of dark smoke at Joske’s on Tuesday turned out to be a night crew dusting with DDT. In Cleveland, city voters approved a $75 million plan for a cross-town transit and downtown subway system.
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Weather forecast with mixed conditions and warm trend
Five day outlook shows temperatures 2 degrees above normal with a rising Thursday trend. Mostly scattered showers expected Friday with thunderstorms, especially on Friday. Page 2 includes Weather Bureau data.
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Weather Bureau
Postal Workers Win $490 Raise Across Offices
Washington May 21 President Truman signed a law authorizing a roughly 490 dollar annual raise for postal workers. The measure increases pay by 20 cents hourly for most workers, with fourth class postmasters and parttime staff receiving a 400 dollar yearly supplement. Total yearly cost is about 160 million dollars. The payout begins January 1 of next year and July 1, 1943 for applicable groups.
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Byrnes Puts Reds on Peace Spot
Secretary James Byrnes warned Moscow that the United States will walk from the Big Four talks and push the matter to the United Nations if Russia blocks a European peace conference this summer. He described the move as an American offensive for peace and indicated the U S would act independently if needed.
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Steve Byrnes
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Wheatless Meals In New York Hotels And Restaurants
Wheatless meals take effect tonight in New York hotels and restaurants in response to Mayor William O Dwy s plea to curb wheat and cereal products from evening meals on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays The mayor urged housewives to join the effort last week to fight hunger in famine struck countries
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William O'Dwyer
Mexican Textile Magnate Slain by Bandits Near Puebla
Mexican textile industrialist Jose Maria Alonso was killed by bandits at his ranchito Dolores about 82 minutes from Puebla on the Vera Cruz road. Police say the slaying occurred last Thursday and the body was found yesterday by neighbors.
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Tenant Told Stay Long As Truman Victory For Moore In Court
William P. F. Moore won a temporary stay allowing him to remain in his garage tent home at 30S East Michel Street amid a months long dispute with neighbors led by A L Hamilton. Judge Robert W. B. Terrell ordered Moore to remove a cow and calf, sell or fry the animals, and build a proper privy, with possible sewer access later, while Moore faces nuisance and sanitary violation claims.
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Hard Times In Second Week Hit Downtown Business
San Antonio enters a second week under strict health regulations causing mood decline and business losses across theaters, hotels, cafes, and stores. Meetings and events are postponed as officials warn that restrictions on gatherings may persist, despite hopes for revival. Tampico also endures a heat wave with temperatures reaching 104 degrees.
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Yanks Raid Smugglers Near Danube River
Vanongroi Germany May 21 Four thousand American troops struck at dawn raiding a Hungarian river route suspected of smuggling SS fugitives ammunition and black market supplies along the Danube in southeastern Germany.
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Danube
Bases to Cuba transferred to Cuban government
Two U S built military air bases costing about 25 million dollars were handed to the Cuban government yesterday as Cuba marked the 44th anniversary of its independence.
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Legal Action Promised On Clean Up
San Antonio health officials vowed legal action against property owners who fail to clean up private property as polio and encephalitis cases rise. New polio cases include a boy on Park Hill drive and a 21 year old woman on Hampshire avenue. suspected cases reported in Crosby arrest block and Fort Sam Houston area. Health officials linked the epidemic to insanitary conditions and announced intensified DDT spraying and house-to-house checks. The mayor and police pledged support, warning warrants may be issued to enforce cleanup.
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Shadow of Noose Recovers Horses Stolen in City
C B McCulloch city detective said five stolen horses have been recovered after a Light newspaper reminder of the death penalty for horse theft. He noted calls began Sunday from anonymous informants saying a horse was staked at various places and the horse was found in each case.
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