Ohio River floods widen into Ohio and Kentucky
The Ohio River rose beyond banks from Pittsburgh to Louisville, 400 families evacuated as water shut off supplies in Cynthiana Ky and damage hit the south fork of the Licking. Rivermen warned of continued rises and flash floods on creeks and nearby rivers. Police chief Leslie Miller noted the city faced higher water levels and disruption as residents sought higher ground.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Cynthiana
Licking River
Leslie Miller
Falmouth
South Fork
British Russians Probe Abandoned After No-Show
A joint British Soviet plane crash inquiry in Berlin collapsed when Russian officials failed to appear after a 15 minute wait. The British proceeded with an independent inquiry hearing German and American witnesses and examining evidence from the April crash.
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Berlin
Once Again John L Lewis Demonstrates Dictator Power
A feature note asserts John L Lewis holds strong control over coal mining with national coal stockpiles near zero and wage losses around 100 million dollars. Marquis Childs highlights this in his editorial page essay. Additional items on pages 40 and 41 include comics, horoscopes, crosswords, amusements, financials, classifieds, and city life.
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John L. Lewis
I. Feault
Marquis Childs
Last Dime Saves Life Newark Robbery Rescue
John A. Risolo 41 reported a robber ride in Rochester. He picked up a fare in Rocheste and drove the man toward Newark. The passenger drew a gun, took $5, and locked Risolo in the trunk. After two hours Risolo used a dime as a screwdriver to free himself, then police released a man detained overnight who may not be the robber.
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Newark
Rochester
John ‘A. Rixolo
Rochestee
Outakirta
Risolo
Syracuse
Cearly
Dhim
Seven Indicted In Frauds In Passport Schemes
Philadelphia report states seven individuals were indicted today by a special Federal grand jury probing passport frauds. Among the former U.S. commissioners named are Norman J. Criffin and Howard Long, with Criffin having resigned last month after reports of talks with district judges over passport issuance. Long is a noted Philadelphia admiralty lawyer who previously served in a public role.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Norman J. Guiffin
Howard Long
Criffin
U.S. Disterley Coturk
Long
German Women Guards on Trial in Ravensbruck Case
Five Ravensbruck guards faced trial in Ramberg Germany accused of killing more than five thousand female prisoners. All pleaded innocent to charges of selecting Allied women prisoners for the chamber at Ravensbruck.
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Ramburg
Germany
Mive Garman
Ravensbruck
New York Pullman Rates Up By PSC Ruling
The Public Service Commission in Albany announced a four to one decision authorizing New York Pullman to raise intra state sleeping car rates. Lower berths increase 65 to 80 cents, upper berths similarly. Rates from New York City to Albany Utica and Syracuse rise from 2.35 to 3.00, while NYC to Rochester Niagara Falls go to 3.75. The PSC rejected a flat 3.50 interstate style rate and noted inequities in keeping NY Syracuse fares aligned with NY Albany. Commissioner Spencer Eddy dissented, urging the company fares be allowed as proposed.
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Syraqcusans
New York State
Albany
Public Service Commission
Pullman Company
P. S.C
New York City
Utica
Syracuse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Interstate Commerce’ Commission
Lc.c
New York
Spencer B.eddy
Truman designates McCabe as Fed Board chairman
President Truman designated Thomas B. McCabe of Pennsylvania as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. McCabe will succeed Marriner S. Eccles, who remains as vice chairman, with Eccles’ successor as yet unclear.
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Washingston
Truman
Thomas B. McCabe
Federal Reserve Board
McCabe
Pennsylvania
Marriner S. Eccles
Soviet Trieste Stand Hints Defeat in Italy
Rome papers report Moscow refuses to return Trieste to Italy and signals a defeat in the Italian Communist election drive. Italian editors say the Russian stance shows Moscow believes the election is lost as Premier De Gasperi pursues final campaign steps and a potential meeting with Palmiro Togliatti is discussed.
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Soviet
Trieste
Italy
Rome
Italion
Finaly
Carlo Sforza
de Casperi
Alelle de Gaspari
Pal
Miro ‘Togliatti
Miners back to work slow after Lewis contempt plea
Washington report notes John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers pleaded not guilty to contempt of court as Judge Goldsborough overruled a motion to dismiss. Witnesses included UMW officials and pension fund trustees. About half of 400000 miners had returned to work amid ongoing legal tension and prior hefty fines.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine ‘Workers Today
T. Alan Goldsborough
Welly K. Hopkins
Lewis
Hopkins
Worl
Tle
Aupril
Sark
John Owens
U.M.W
TH Walkoue
Welfare Fund
W. H. Young
Bureau of Mines
W. Lewis Bassle
Commerce Department
Nelson Lee Smith
Federal Power Commission
Arthur EH. Gas
Railway ‘Transport Department
Office of Defense Transportation
Goldsborough
Supreme Court
House Overrides Truman Veto Over Vendors Exemption
The House passed a bill overruling President Truman's veto that would exclude certain newspaper and magazine vendors from the Social Security program. The Senate is likely to vote later in the week on whether to sustain the override.
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Washington
House
Truman
Senate
Travel Unimpeded Outside Vienna
U S military police reported traffic was unimpeded on the road to the American operated Sulla Airport. Austrian police said by telephone two Russian guards were checking Army traffic between Vienna and the airport 14 miles to the northwest.
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Vienna
U. S
Sulla
Aid Funds Requested for European Recovery Program
President Truman formally asked Congress to appropriate 2.245 billion dollars for the European Recovery Program for the upcoming fiscal year. The appeal emphasizes continued support and coordination with allied nations to stabilize postwar economies and accelerate growth across Europe.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Gate capsizing sinks 83 off Korea west coast
Korean police report 83 people 78 women and five men drowned when a wooden fishing boat capsized off Korea's west coast near Apel on September 9. The incident highlights a maritime disaster with a large loss of life and ongoing search efforts.
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Seoul
Korea
No decision reached Colombia denies break with Russia
In Bogota the el liberal quotes Foreign Minister Eduardo Zuleta Angel saying Colombia has not decided on relations with the Soviet Union. The report also notes a government radio announcement about a break with Russia followed by claims of two Russian agents arrested. The piece hints at internal party tensions with the radio director's ouster and a Liberal appointment.
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Bogota
Colombia
el Liberal
Eduardo Zuleta Angel
Soviet Union
Russia
Alfonso Araujo
Pride
Con
Mortar Duels In Palestine Amid Ongoing Turmoil
Jerusalem reports ongoing mortar and machine gun duels between Arab and Jewish forces in Jaffa and Tel Aviv, with a six hour battle following yesterday's Arab attack on a Hadassah hospital convoy. Casualties include 35 Jews, five Arabs, two British soldiers, with 12 doctors among the dead in the ambulance convoy. Jr. Haim Yossky, Hadassah Palestine director, is among those killed.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Hadassah
Jr. Haim Yossky
Hadassah Hospital
Palestine
Te Hadassah Organization
Quake Rocks Chile in Morning Tremor
A medium intensity earthquake was felt in Santiago at 10:00 AM today. No injuries or damage reported, authorities urged calm as residents assessed affected areas.
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Santiago
Chile
LO A. M
Tomorrow Clear Skies Ahead Says Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau forecasts clear skies tomorrow and warmer temperatures, a cheery update after yesterday and today’s dreary conditions. Rain began yesterday afternoon, with 0.27 inches by 8 AM today, and snow and sleet were reported earlier, delaying some flights at the airport.
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Sikles
Vthat
Weather Bureau
Wiehk
Laleport
City to Expand Downtown Traffic Signal System
City Watts and Lighting Engineer Ww Frank Kavanaugh announced plans to modernize downtown traffic by installing 40 to 50 new control boxes and laying about 11 miles of cable at a cost near 343 000. The new boxes will allow patrolmen to operate signals locally in emergencies and will be spaced on nearly every corner, all linked to a master control office.
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Frank Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh
Rise in wholesale food price index at Dun and Bradstreet
In New York the Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food price index for 31 commodities rose to 6.76 for the week ended April 13, up from 6.72 the prior week and 6.24 a year ago. The reading marks the highest since February 17 when the index stood at 6.76.
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New. York
Dun & Bradstreet
Where's Everybody at Hancock Field Airport
Reported confusion over Hancock Field Airport in Norwood Massachusetts as Camp Bell executive Fairbanks and Palubanks attempted to land. The field was not yet ready and lacked services or staff causing a delayed decision to depart for Syracuse Municipal Airport. The city took possession Saturday and plans commercial service next fall.
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Syracuse
Municipal
Taft Trains Third In Voting After Stassen Wins
Omaha dispatch notes Theresa Har old G Stassen rising to top Republican candidate position ahead of Dewey. Taft’s poor showing follows Wisconsin and Apr primaries where Stassen claims 27 nominating votes, challenging Taft’s prestige and dimming MacArthur support while preserving dark horse options for Senator Arthur.
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Omaha
Theresa Harold G. Stassen
Republi
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Wisconsin
Stassén
Minnesota
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Campalan
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Arthur
Dewey wins Democratic delegates amid unclear primary results
In Albany Gov. Dewey carries momentum after primary results showing Harold Stassen faltering while Dewey and Taft lead among voters. Delegates to the Philadelphia convention appear pledgable, with about 13 of 15 from New York likely to back the primary winner, and Reed leading a slate for seven of 19 delegate posts. President Truman dominates Democratic votes in state contests.
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Vandenberg
Stassen
Dewey
Taft
Macarthur
Earl
Warren
California
Joseph Martin
Eieven
Philadelphia
Alao
Charles “Reed
Omaha
Nebraska
Vandenborp
Reed
Truman
O*mahoney
D-Wyo
Jenneth
Wherry
GOP
Cohumn
Aldous Huxley quoted at Hollywood party on grizzly tale
The Hollywood party speech features Aldous Huxley describing a camp guide recounting his first grizzly encounter. The guide recalls a sunrise fight, his pride in facing the bear, and the dramatic moment when the bear died as the sun set. The tale ends with a reflective pause before the guide speaks again.
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Aldous Huxley
Hollywood
KI Hin
Ome
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