Three Primary Conflicts Shape White House Conference Front
In South Dakota and California primaries Democrats and Republicans select delegates as Eisenhower and Taft duel for the GOP lead toward the July convention. South Dakota sees a small delegate haul but a high psychological stake, with about 120,000 voters expected to participate amid brisk campaigns. California focuses on GOP delegates and a milder Democratic race led by Kefauver over Humphrey, as national attention centers on the race to Chicago.
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Hubert Humphrey
Minneola
Eisenhower Retires as Army Ends His Uniform Era
General Dwight D. Eisenhower confirms trust in air power but retires from the Army after 37 years. President Truman and Senator Taft are noted rivals for the Republican nomination as Lovett praises Ike’s wartime leadership. Farewell ceremony draws 2,000 at Pentagon with Auld Lang Syne before departure.
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Western Union Heist Suspect Flees With Checks and Cash
A tall gunman dressed in a grey sport coat and blue pants robbed the Western Union Telegraph Co. at 351 S Warren St early today, taking $400 cash and $2,060 in negotiable travelers checks. Night manager Joseph Busco identified the suspect as about six feet tall with a Willie Sutton style mustache. he fled south through the revolving doors as two janitors exited. Police questioned a suspect later and noted records were being straightened after a recent strike, leaving the exact total undetermined.
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Bomb Victim Demands Day Duty Shift
POWERS appeals for a daytime assignment after a bombing incident. the 8th man ome patrol unit faces changes as officers seek safer hours and operational adjustments amid ongoing security concerns.
White House weighs options as steel strike halts industry
A broad steel strike cripples U S output, prompting Truman to consider options under Taft Hartley law or new legislation. Industry and C S O workers seek talks without fixed dates. escalation or court rulings loom as the nation faces defense and economic strain.
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Red Riflemen Peck at UN Front in Korea Probe
In predawn darkness 107 Chinese riflemen attacked a five mile front held by United Nations forces in Korea. Artillery repelled probes up to 100 men each while allied troops west of Satac Valley faced 1000 rounds of artillery and mortar fire. May losses for the Reds were reported at 10,501 with 5,012 killed. Fifth Air Force noted a relatively poor morning for fighter-bombers due to overcast skies and rain.
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Guards Shoot North Korean Prisoners On Koje Island
On Koje Island Korea American guards opened fire wounding four North Korean prisoners at Compound 60 as they refused to remove laundry on barbed wire. Spokesman said one prisoner was killed and nine wounded over the past two hours. two prisoners were turned over for medical care while others remained inside the compound. Earlier an accidental burst from a guard's machine gun killed a Communist.
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President Truman maps political strategy for November
Marquis Childs analyzes how President Truman uses the skill of an old master to shape party strategy through the November election. The editorials page outlines other features and page references across the newspaper, including Talk It Over, City Life, Sports, Radio TV, and more.
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British Barricade Red Berlin Radio Station Siege
British military police erected barbed wire around the Russian operated Berlin radio building in the western sector. About 20 Soviet gunmen inside were contained as troops warned civilians and personnel to stay out. Two Russian officers in a sedan were refused entry as onlookers booed. The action followed consultation with American authorities.
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French Warn Red Strikers Gun Backfires
BOSTON UP Francis L pastes held on $500 bail as a gun used by his wife, not registered, led to charges after she shot him in the neck. Paris UP Premier Pinay vows suspension for public servants taking part in planned Red-ordered sitdowns. Saigon UP In Indo China reports the Bao Dai government views the protests as a move to bolster the Vietminh fight. Premier Tran Van Hu and Interior Minister Nguyen Van Tam pledge action against officials and workers involved in demonstrations.
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Dewey invites state delegates to meet Eisenhower in NYC
Governor Dewey invited New York State's 96 delegates and alternates to a get acquainted dinner with General Eisenhower in New York City on June 1. The plan drew support from Albany figure Bayliss Bambloen, who chairs the 1948 state delegation and predicts 95 of 96 delegates will back Eisenhower. The event, at the Hotel Astor, aimed to bolster the GOP nomination effort ahead of the July convention.
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Hoover Urges New Reform Study Next Year
Former President Herbert Hoover urged a new Hoover Commission study next year to assess remaining reform needs in streamlining the federal government. He wrote to Chairman William Dawson as hearings opened on 99 bills pushing the commission’s remaining recommendations. The original commission outlined a broad reform program. about half of its proposals have been implemented.
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Today s chuckle about skipping a car payment
A lighthearted item jokes about how to get back on your feet by skipping a car payment. It plays on financial frustration with a tongue in cheek nod to common money worries.
Another Tax Fraud Charged by Williams
Senator Williams accuses a man named Udell of collecting nearly two million dollars through devious methods while owing about three quarters of a million in taxes. He links Udell to figures in New York Miami Beach and Delaware and cites help from Joseph Nunan to slow government tax claims. The probe ties to former Internal Revenue figures and a pigeonholed tax case. continuation noted on Page 13.
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Department of Justice
Rain Tonight Then Cooler Showers Forecast
A weather forecast notes scattered showers tonight with a touch of thunder and lightning followed by cooler air. Tomorrow should bring clearing skies but cooler, windy conditions. The five day outlook mentions hot muggy weather returning over the weekend.
Race Wires Have Few Takers Now
In Rochester Western Union leased wire connections faced a sharp drop to 54 customers after a strike and hearings. Pierce H. Day, a retired state Supreme Court justice from Troy, died of a heart attack at 74 shortly after the hearing began. The strike and committee actions affected communications with radio stations and press associations.
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Trans Press
Fish Story In SANARY SUR MER A Shark Lands Catch
A local fisherman in Sanary sur Mer attempted to net sardines but hooked a shark instead. The large catch weighed about 3,300 pounds and stunned the crew.
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Crucible Steel Furnaces Cooled in NY Area Strike
About 280,000 workers from the Sanderson Halcomb Works at Crucible Steel Co. of America walked out as Philip Murray called a nationwide strike. In Upstate New York, the Buffalo region and eastern areas saw production halted. most operations were confined to a small crew after 7 PM. The plant employs 3,100, with 27,000 Buffalo and 47,000 eastern workers affected.
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