Berlin Rail Strike Turns Violent Across Dozen Stations
Berlin faced a violent strike by twelve railway workers against Young Communists as strikebreakers entered nearly a dozen elevated stations. Hundreds were injured, trains burned, and western shipments halted amid clashes that saw police use pistols and stones. Soviet and American sector tensions surfaced as officers were threatened and a transport chief avoided injury. The walkout, warned by Western Allied officials as nonintervention, left western Berlin with minimal train service, while one passenger train ran through barricades.
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Berlin
Berin
TA Seon
Potice
Pavel “Kyi Ih
Fempelfief
Bis
Hermannstrasse
Bolle
Jared
SNER
Reichs- Bahn
Herlin
West Marks
Sterdolks
Basl
Ai Thi
U S and Brazil Agree on New Aid Program
In Washington on May 21 the White House announced presidents of the United States and Brazil agreed on a two point program to bring the nations closer. It covers U S economic financial and technical help to Brazil, joint efforts to end double taxation, and Brazilian actions to stimulate American private investment. A treaty to expand cultural exchange was also decided.
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White Hone
U.S
Brazil
Mrs Roosevelt Jr Eligible for Divorce Proceedings
RoOAU May 21 1938 reports that Mrs FDR Jr became eligible to obtain a divorce from Franklin D Roosevelt Jr with plans veiled in secrecy. She arrived April 8 under an assumed name and completed residence requirements. They married June 1937 and have two children, Franklin and Christopher.
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Rooau
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
du Pont
Franklin D.im
Christopher
Ford Parley Near Collapse Amid UAW Strike
Detroit talks on a new 1949 Ford contract stagnate as 106,000 idle workers confront a blunt rejection from management. Mediation efforts by Arthur Vint and Sylvester Petz falter amid bitter exchanges with UAW leaders led by P. Hy terminal Reuther. The union seeks simultaneous bargaining and a stoppage avoidance strategy.
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Mott
UAW
Ford
Federal
Arthur
Vint
Reuther
Girl Gives Birth at Local Hospital in Butleh May 2115
A 10 year old black girl gave birth to a 7,34 pound baby boy at a local hospital. Doctors describe the infant as normal and report the mother in good condition. The incident occurred in Butleh, Alz, last night as authorities investigate the case.
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Butleh, Alz
Liquid Pep for Sneezer
A fragment from a London report notes a product called Liquid Pep for Sneezer claiming to stop sneezes. The text references Nashville and mentions individuals like Michael Hippis and Adelend, but the details are obscured by garbled OCR.
Reds Demand Release of Eisler
London May 21 The British Communist Party demanded Home Secretary James Chuter Ede order Gerhart Eisler be released at once. Eisler, a German Communist, is in Brixton prison awaiting an extradition hearing after arrest off Southampton a week ago.
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London
James Chuter Ede
Gerhart Eisler Field
Isler
U.S
Brixton
Southampton
Senate confirms four ambassadors including Kirk to Russia
Washington May 21 The senate yesterday confirmed Alan G. Kirk a retired admiral as ambassador to Russia succeeding Walter Ik Smith who resigned. The senate also confirmed Capus M. Olsen Nick from North Carolina as ambassador to Nicaragua George P. Merrell of Missouri as ambassador to Ethiopia and William C. Foster of New York as deputy special representative to Europe.
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Senate
Alan G. Kirk
Russia
Kirk
Walter Ik- Smith
Capus M. “Waysnick
North Carolina
Nicaragua
George P. Merrell
Missouri
Ethiopia
Wiliam C. ‘Foster
New York
Europe
Weather forecast summary for weekend with winds
Partly cloudy Saturday after noon and night and Sunday with southerly winds. Maximum Saturday around 9 degrees, minimum Sunday around 70. Low Saturday was 73. Friday’s high 3 and rough. (Additional weather Page 2).
Tornado Toll Shocks Midwest Across Four States
Two killed and nearly a score injured as tornadoes lashed Oklahoma Colorado Kansas and eastern Tennessee amid a May disturbance. Dozens of communities reported twisters with heavy rains causing floods and crop damage. Notable deaths include Charles Sykes near Yewed and Kathryn Haight near Catesby, with additional drownings in Mingo creek and Seminole. Former St Albans mayor John Sullivan, connected to the American Legion, died of a heart attack.
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Associated Press
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Tennessee
Kansas City Weather Bureau
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Yee
Waynoka
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Rozel
Wilmore
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Scott City
So Tha
Black Watt Canyon
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Gain
Reek
Charles Sykes
Sykes
Kathryn Haight
Catesby
Okla
Guy Franklin Hixgon
Eekes
Osis
Mingo Creek
Tulsa
Norwetta Chapman
Seminole
Oxla
Legionnaire
ST. Albans
John F. Sullivan
American Legion
Debtors Face Possible Life Term for Three Jailed Veterans
Three Vermont veterans face possible life imprisonment under a century-old law for auto accident judgments. Gov. Ernest W. Gibson says he has no authority to release them. Lapan remains jailed while his family relies on welfare. Smith owes about $2000, as does Fugalt, while the victims include James Maxgan, a fellow veteran.
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Ernest W. Gibson
Ralph
J. Ma
Rutland
Mayne
Springfield
Mass
Bernard J. Smith
Fairhagen
Fregerick
Lapan
Marshilela
Gibson
Smith
James Maxgan
Trinity River Flood Menace Spurs Levee Guards at Rosser
In Rosser Texas May 1 to 4 amid Trinity river flooding workers guard levees with sandbags as the river nears the 38 foot crest. Governors authorized National Guard units to aid in sandbagging while watchers hope levees hold against rising waters. Dallas county reports six levee breaks easing strain though flood impacts persist across the Nile valley.
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Texas
Trinity
US 8
Ellis
Kaufman
Austin
Tester
K. J. Berry
Terrell
National Guard
Dallas County
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Texas Nile Valley
Crooks Hit Buckhorn Cafe in Saturday Burglary
Police reports list a burglary at the Buckhorn cafe at 2601 Fredericksburg in which burglars entered marble music and cigarette machines and the cash register. They reportedly collected about $20, then drank beer and ate cheese before fleeing.
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Buckhorn Cafe
Fredericksburg
Eaghe Register
Thirsty Days Foresee Heat Peak This Weekend
Weatherman Oren Edrington predicts a hot dry spell ending the week with Saturday and Sunday temperatures near 90 degrees. Partly cloudy skies give way to sun as southeastern winds remain moderate. No rainfall is expected this period.
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Edrington
Acheson in Paris Silent on Russia
Secretary of State Dean Acheson arrived in Paris for the Big Four talks on Germany starting Monday. He refused to comment on a possible meeting with Russia, traveling with Mrs Acheson, John Foster Dulles, and Robert D. Murphy aboard President Truman’s plane.
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Paris
Germany
Acheson
Fieta
Truman
Russia
Asteson
John Foster Dulles
Robert D. Murphy
State Department
Second Baby for Elizabeth Reported
SYDNEY May 21 The Sydney Daily Telegraph reports from London that Princess Elizabeth is expected to have a second baby near year end. Royal obstetrician Sir William Gilliatt who delivered Prince Charles on Nov 11 is said to have made recent visits to Buckingham Palace.
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Sydney Daily Telegraph
Elizabeth
London
William Gilliatt
Prince Charles
Buckingham Palace
Shanghai Air and Sea Lanes Cut in Citywide Attacks
Shanghai reels as Red forces attack from east and north and fires blaze across the river. Standard Vacuum depot at Gough Island eight miles north suffers a blaze, Lungwha airport south reports suspended operations. A China National Aviation Corp plane from Tokyo lands amid gunfire as officials flee toward Hong Kong. Civilian planes are seized by the military amid an ongoing crisis.
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Zea Jane
Manacci
Gough Island
East Asia
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Lungwha
Oo Greet
Chinese National Aviation Corp
Tokyo
China
Brown
Peekskill
U. S
John Statesman
Mendham
N. J
Hong Kong
Sivtesman
Shang
Reds Break Off Church Talks After Recording Found
PRAGUE May 21 The Roman Catholic church halted political talks with the Communist dominated Czech government after Archbishop Josef Beran said a recording device was found in the conference room.
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Prague
Josef Beran
West Ministers Plan Unified German Policy For West Germany
British French and American foreign ministers meet to coordinate on Germany ahead of the Big Four. A detailed plan drawn by their deputies envisions a provisional semi unified German regime linking a West German state with the Soviet zone apparatus. The plan remains secret until after the conference opens.
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Germany
Witek
Secy
Dean Acheson
Ernest Bevin
Robert Schuman
Paris
Welting
Rutledge Tells of Death Fight in Cedar Rapids
Dr. Robert C. Rutledge Jr. testifies in Cedar Rapids as state cross examines his account of a fatal hotel room fight with Byron C. Hattman. Rutledge portrays self defense, recounts knife struggle, and notes blood loss and his attempted withdrawal after Hattman struck first. He asserts Hattman demanded money and that the fatal knife wound may have been accidental or self-inflicted.
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Rutledge
Cedar Rapids
Robert C. Rutledge Jr
Byron C. Hattman
St. Louis
Hattman
W. J. Barngrover
Hartman
Halttman
Haltman
Sydney
Cedar’ Rapids
Tol’ Hallman
Leprosy Cases Rise in Britain Reported by Doctor
A British doctor warned that leprosy cases are increasing across Britain. The statement came amid growing concern as authorities monitor rising infections and public health responses in London and other regions.
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