Wisconsin primary votes seen as record turnout likely
Voters packed Wisconsin polls today in a heavy balloting day with many early formals and queues. Taft led Wisconsin GOP surveys with Warren and Stassen close behind as independents appeared to push turnout higher, while Kefauver led in the Democratic race as results pointed to a likely victory. Weather varied across the state with snow in Iron County and sun in Milwaukee.
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Bill W. Ip
Wisconsin
G.O.P
Robert A. Taft
Earl Warren
California
Harold E. Stassen
Taft
Warren
Iron County
Milwaukee
Voters flood Nebraska polls amid sunny election day crowds
Nebraska voters turnout appears near record as sunny weather draws large crowds from Omaha to Beatrice where Beatrice halted ballots mid-morning due to printing error. GOP write in support for Eisenhower and Taft dominates chatter while statewide mood shapes early counts as ballots rush to precincts.
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G.O.P
Senator Tait
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Beatrice
Nebraska
Charles Cedric
Attorney Generals Office
Lincoln
C. S. Beck
All-Male Jury Convicts Sutton in $64,000 Bank Heist
New York reports Willie Sutton the Actor and ally Thomas Hing were found guilty after nine hours of deliberation by an all-male jury. They were charged with robbery burglary assault and grand larceny for the Sunnyside Manufacturers Trust Bank robbery in Queens on March 9 1950. Each defendant faces up to 30 years in prison.
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New York
Willie
Coule
Sutton
Queens
Klims
Manhattan
Hling
Sunnyside
Manufacturers’ Trust Company
TOD« Berief
Arnall Fears Steel Strike May Hit April Third
Washington reports that Governor Ellis Arnall, after meeting with U.S. Steel President Benjamin Fairless, fears a steel strike could begin April 3. About 650,000 CSO workers have a strike set for a week from now as discussions continue on price ceilings to offset wage increases. Arnall remains opposed to special price aids for the steel industry to back WSB recommendations.
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Washington
Ellis Arnall
Benjamin Fairness
Arnall
CSO
Fairless
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Armal
Four Die in Fire at San Francisco Residential Hotel
Flames swept a four story hotel in an older San Francisco district early today. Four residents perished and more than twenty residents, mostly pensioners, were insured as firefighters battled the blaze.
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San Francisco
Today’s features plan to replace General Eisenhower
Marquis Childs notes on today’s editorial page that plans to replace General Eisenhower are complete and a full ten Army command is under consideration. Other features include Classified 26-29, Life 37, Deaths 24, Materials and Letters 2, Financial 23, Reporter 7, Junior Set 32, Presidential Quiz 25, Radio Type 22, Social Well, and Sports 22-24. Today’s offices: Page 12.
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Ten Army
Marquis Childs
Stridge
Life
Financial
Via
Stalin Says World War Three Years Away No Closer
New York dispatch reports Soviet Premier Josef Stalin told American editors that World War Three is not closer now than it was two or three years ago. The message was relayed by Soviet ambassador V. I. Zarubin from London.
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Cap
Josef Stalin
Stalin
VV. I. Zarubin
Great Britain
Londori
Western
Du‘repe
Middle East
Sabre Pilots Bag Ten MIGs In One Day in Korea
U S Sabres of the 1oth Air Force claim ten Communist MIGs shot down in a single day near the Yalu border, with three more destroyed and ten damaged. Col. Gabreski, eighth U S jet ace, led a noon ambush that yielded five kills for the unit. Maj. Wescott and Capt. Kincheloe each downed two more Reds. overall Allied losses and the broader March air war are summarized, with Soviet leader Stalin answering editors' questions.
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Korea
U. S
U.S
Gabreski
Wiliam FH. Wescott
Terre Haute
Ind
Iven C. Kincheloe
Cassopels
Mich
I. S
Fifth Air Force
Telephone Strike Likely In 43 States Monday
The CIO Communications Workers called a strike for next Monday affecting about 13,150 telephone installers and repairmen in 43 states. A wider walkout of about 41,000 workers in Michigan, Ohio, and northern Vermont was scheduled for Thursday, threatening a nationwide telephone outage.
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Washington
CIOG
Michigan
Ohio
Northnem
Today’s Chuckle Departing Guess Night War Hint
A light toned quip features a departing chuckle about bedtime and a stray line about not keeping someone up as they would have been getting up for any war. The exchange humorously blends sleep and distant conflict in a casual farewell.
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Hoss
Bomb Shakes Las Vegas in Atomic Test Over Nevada
An atomic bomb dropped from a U. S. Air Force bomber over Frenchman’s Flat proving grounds, 75 miles north of Las Vegas, shook the city as merchants opened for business. Officials confirmed the test, offered few details, and said no troops or animals participated. The blast was barely visible and not audible locally.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Frenchman's Flat Proving Grounds
Here
Atomic Energy
AEC
Verizon
Churchill open to another American as Ike steps down
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Churchill said he would welcome another American to take over as supreme commander of NATO forces in Western Europe when Eisenhower leaves active duty. He warned no timeline was given for Ike’s departure to campaign for the Republican nomination in the United States. Emanuel Shinwell raised the question in Parliament.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Eisenhower
Europe
United States
Emanuel Shinwell
Defense
Labor
State ends year ahead by 2872309 surplus
The state finished its 1951 52 fiscal year with an operating surplus of 2 872 309 dollars. It was the first surplus since 1948 49 when it totaled 2 275 202 dollars. The state had deficits of about 9 060 650 dollars in 1949 50 and 1950 51.
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Albany Pi
Barkley Nod Expected to Enter Presidential Race
Washington report says Democratic leaders await Alben Barkley’s formal entry as his nod could unite party wings after Truran’s exit. Senators Gillette and Underwood predict Barkley, 74, will join the contest by week’s end, with North Carolina and Georgia senators backing him.
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Alben Barkley
Truran
Barkley
Gillette
D-ia
Hoer
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George
Georgia
Navy chief backs cheer for nationalist invasion from Formosa
Navy Secretary Dan A. Kimball said the U S Navy would likely stand on the sidelines and cheer any Chinese Nationalist attempt to invade the Communist mainland from Formosa. The remark was delivered in Tokyo and reported by United Press.
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Navy
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Kimball
U. S
White House asks McGrath testimony on income details
Transcript shows Attorney General McGrath declined to commit to answering a questionnaire about his personal income. The White House requested access, while House Judiciary subcommittee chairman Chelf pushed for broader oversight. McGrath suggested he would not redo his recommendation involving Morris, and the committee moved toward Senate confirmation for any anti corruption director, complicating Morris’s role.
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Washington
Buel McGrath
Morris
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Congress
Cneif
White House
Four Firms Cut Prices on Vacuum Packed Coffee
At least four major roasters including General Foods Standard Brands Savarin Coffee Co. and J A Selzer Co lowered vacuum packed coffee by one to its cents per pound. Other roasters did not immediately announce cuts but trade sources expect further reductions soon.
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General Foods Corp
Savarin Coffee Co
J. A. Selzer Co
Can't Beat Em Dairies Join Em in Rhode Island
Providence RI dairies adopt join em strategy as housewives reject butter at high prices. Margarine sales run 30 to 1 over butter, with one dairy offering free introductory margarine packages with milk orders to recapture lost trade.
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Providence
FR. I
Rhode Island
Truman May Be Senator-At-Large
Washington Democrats in both houses push to grant President Truman automatic lifetime senatorial status after he leaves the White House. Senators Humphrey and Celcer said quick passage of legislation is needed to confer non voting, lifelong seats on Truman, Hoover, and future ex Presidents.
Nickersons Girl Arraigned On Gun Charges In County Court
Jacqueline Cooperman was arraigned before County Judge Leo W. Breed on charges of attempted shooting, first degree assault, and weapon possession after firing two pistol shots at a state trooper. Her trial is set for April 21 with a $10,000 surety bond. Coopers attorney Paul R. Shanahan says a trial will occur.
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Leo W. Breed
Jacqueline Cooperman
New York City
Jackie
Donald B. Nickerson
Nickerson
Snow Kills Infant In Epping Snow Collapse
Snow melted by sun toppled from a house roof and suffocated 16 month old Jack Watling in his baby buggy outside his home in Epping England. His mother found him under the snow pile as the afternoon heat eased it from the roof.
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Epping
Eng
Jack Watling
Cold Front To Bring Showers Then Weekend Freeze
The weatherman forecasts a cool down after tonight's 42 degree low with a high around 50 tomorrow. Expect fair conditions through Friday, with moisture and possible snow over the weekend. Temperatures run four to six degrees below normal, Syracuse’s latest high hit 69 as March ends. Winds shift from southwest tonight to west northwest tomorrow.
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Syracuse
Police Hunt Driver In Hit Run Death
Police search for a driver after the hit and run killing of Richard Poweless a 25 year old man on the Onondage Reservation Route near Randolph George home. Deputies found broken headlight glass a damaged radiator and a trail of water leading away from the scene. Powless was found dead in a ditch and his body was removed to the County Morgue six hours after the accident. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Richard Powiless
Hemieck Ta. Onondage Reservation
Clarence Walker
Arthur Kasson
Hem~lock Road
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