Kansas City Democratic Boss Slain in Clubroom Shooting
Charles Binaggio, leader of Kansas City's Democratic machine, and top lieutenant Charles Gargotta were killed in Binaggio's Truman Road clubroom by an unknown close acquaintance. Police launched a full investigation, noting the out of town nature of the hit and Binaggio's prominent role since toppling the Pendergast era.
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Charles Binaggio
Kansas City River
Charles Garolla
Binaggio
Truman Road
Gargotta
Ome
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Polce
Henry Wil Johnson
J. A. Purdome
Wolf C. Rimenn
Turpendergast
Housing Bill Meets Snag Amid Easter Recess Pause
The housing bill stalled as House members faced a possible delay amid 12 hours of wrangling. Plan was to adjourn for Easter while VA funding and medical clinic staffing were debated. House and Senate leaders weighed action and a temporary 2.19 million supplemental request to retain federal medical personnel.
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Spence
D-Ky
Veterans Ac
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Budget Bureau
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D-C.c
ES Senate Banking Committee
Congress
Unclear OCR Fragment Hints At Gas Regu
An OCR fragment mentions Kerr Bill and a measure to exempt independent natural gas producers from regauaging by a federal body. It references page teasers, sections on comics, financials, and various features, but content is garbled.
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Trane
Federal Powers Commission
Marduis Childs
Pill Tv
Paris Police and Reds Clash in Bitter Street Demo
Paris police arrested 130 of about 1,500 demonstrators after a clash on the Champs Elysees provoked by protests over the publication of a former SS leader Otto Skorzeny diary in the conservative paper De Figaro. About 20 police were injured in the confrontation.
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Champs Elysees
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de Figaro
Quakes Hit Town as Hillside Shocks Scare Locals
Residents in the hills report night tremors causing fear among villagers near here. Several houses show minor fire damage but no injuries are confirmed. Authorities urge caution as aftershocks may follow.
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Leghorn
NLRB study urges abolishing Denham authority
The National Labor Relations Board told senators that its division of powers with Robert Denham has been a failure. It urged abolishing Denham's separate authority and placing bias under the board as part of Truman's reorganization plan. Chairman Paul Herzog cited friction and confusion under Taft Hartley while endorsing the plan.Industry groups warned the plan would undermine public confidence if adopted.
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National Labor Relations Board
General Services
Robert Denham
Denham
Paul Herzog
NLRB
Senate Expenditures Committee
Truman
Herzog
National Association of Manufacturers
United States Chamber¢ of Commerce
House begins Easter recess for one day as Senate rests
Washington reports the House will begin a one day Easter recess tonight while the Senate plans a one day rest, adjournment to noon April 18. The House schedule ends tonight and the Senate will return Monday.
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Washington
House
Senate
Acid Plague Hits Detroit Jukeboxs Spark Rival War
Police report three incidents in Detroit where acid was placed in nickelodeons causing damage. Investigators suspect a war between competing juke box syndicates. A restaurant and a store were damaged, with machines beyond repair.
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Detroit
Restauratse
Hetweor
Accuser Is Called to Lobby Too in McCarthy Hearing
Washington news recounts Johns Hopkins professor Owen Lattimore denying Communist or Russia ties under oath before the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. He condemns McCarthy as misusing a China lobby and vows possible libel action. The packed chamber heard Lattimore deny all affiliations with Communism and label McCarthy’s charges as baseless.
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Oowen
Lattimore
Joseph R. McCarthy
McCarthy
Russia
United States
Far East
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Formosa
Johns Hopkins University
Lelimore
MelCarthy
China
Wisconsin
Senate
Abe Fortas
Interior
Dilown Ixutukhuty
Buddha
Pige
Catuman
U S Won’t Yield Czech Fugitives in 16 Year Case
The United States rejected Prague’s demand to extradite eight ringleaders tied to a 16 year old anti communist refugee escape. A 1000 dollar damage settlement was reported as the Bryony case settled after a note from the American Embassy. The eight fugitives were described as legitimate political refugees and granted asylum in the American zone.
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Czechoslovakia
United States
New York
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Evelyn Frehe
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Germany
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Supreme Court
Fred Schildwachter
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Jans
Air Tankers Arrive for Refueling Drills With B-29s
U.S. B-29 Superfortress air tankers landed to join refueling training with Britain’s 29s and B-50s at the Second U.S. Bomber Group. The fuel carriers will participate in air-to-air refueling cruises as part of the enhanced alliance drills.
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Eng
U.S
United States
Britain
Senate OKs Bill Raising DP Ceiling in Victory for Administration
The Senate passed a liberalized Displaced Persons bill in a 38 to 15 vote after a 13 hour session with 20 roll calls. The measure would raise DP admission from 205,000 to 359,000, remove farm and Baltic nation quotas, and extend eligibility deadlines to January 1, 1949. The House bill is similar but limits DP admissions to 239,000.
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Washington
Senate
Hatley M. Railgore
D.-V
Senate House
House
Kilgate
Bnll
United, States
Uniil
United States
Dulles Named Adviser to Acheson for Bipartisan Policy
New York lawyer and foreign affairs expert John Foster Dulles became a top adviser to Secretary of State Acheson as President Truman seeks national unity against the Soviet threat. He said the danger is grave as any in a shooting war and reported assurances from both the President and Acheson.
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John Foster Dulles
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Truman
Dulles
New York
Oreign
Pfrashclen
Tomorrow Warmed Weather Brings Sunshine to Central New York
The Weatherman forecasts warmer weather for Central New York with considerable sunshine tomorrow. An overnight low of 17 is expected, tomorrow’s high near 43, and Saturday in the 50s with no precipitation yet. Snow from overnight should melt during the day as cold air remains east of the region. Syracuse logged 22 at 6:45 a.m. Canton reported 15. Strong south winds are pushing the warmer air in.
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New York
Fritz Schwartz
Schwartz
Syracuse
Canton
Tax Noose Tightens on Contests in Tax Court
Washington reports the U S tax court narrowed criteria for prize winnings being tax free. Economist Herbert Stein won a 25000 contest prize from Pabst Brewing and argued it was a gift not income. The court ruled the prize taxable and questioned if the program mainly educated entrants or served advertising aims.
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Washington
U. S
Herbert Stein
Stein
Pabst Brewing Company
Millwaukee
Isis Federal Court of Appeals
American Bar Association
Stain
Berhe
Walls Have Ears Kelly Adds Holes
In Fairview, between paper thin walls near Mattydale Airbase, Ralph Sammils reports holes punched in walls by neighbor James Kelly after a television visit. Deputies Cherkosky and Roche respond to Sammlis and Mrs Kelly says Kelly struck walls. No charges filed as Sammis declines. Sec. Willis warns restraint.
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Mattydale
Ralph Sammils
John Schuyler
Schuyler
John Cherkosky
James Roche
Sammis
James Kelly
Kelly
Arthur Willis
Kely
Nomination Heads for Pace and Symington Board Chair
Washington Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved nominations for Frank Pace Jr to secretary of the Army and Wythe Symington to chair the National Security Resources Board. President Truman named both in a post shuffle amid controversy and Republican questioning.
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Frank Pace, Jr
Wy Staart Symington
Psly
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
Pace
Army
Symington
National Security Resources Board
Truman
Repubicans
Bridges
R-N T
Army Department
Corcoran officials defer decisions on sales levy vote
The Corcoran administration delayed all nonessential budget actions after a morning meeting. Mayor Cortoran said department heads would meet within three weeks to find savings and that a referendum on reenacting the sales tax or imposing a nuisance levy in a gubernatorial year is unlikely without public input.
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Aily
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Broader Idle Pay Urged in Truman Message to Congress
President Truman sent to Congress a 16 million person extension of unemployment compensation and about 20 percent higher benefits. The message, delivered by courier, seeks swift House transmission before noon. It references the January State of the Union and economic policy as the basis for the proposals.
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Fla
Truman
Congress
Washington
House
State of the Unio
Sixty Feared Lost In Douro River Barge Disaster
Portugal reports sixty textile factory workers feared drowned when a freight barge capsized after striking a rock on the Douro River. The vessel, overloaded with cargo, sank last night with many aboard.
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Portugal
Douro River
Pepper Discusses Football Backlash Tale At Dinner
The Drawback Senator Pepper recalls a Philadelphia dinner tale about Tarmer and his wife in a sewing circle. Her son allegedly plays college football, prompting questions about his position and a proud, sharp exchange about a rival player’s role.
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