61 Transmitters Blast to Smash Russian Blockade
The United States and Britain launch a peace time radio war against Russia by firing 61 transmitters at once to broadcast Russian language programs toward Moscow. Assistant Secretary George V. Allen announced the Voice of America actions charging deliberate interference. The effort follows Nazi style jamming patterns and aims to reach listeners during the Berlin blockade negotiations.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Russia
Moscow
George V. Allen
State Department
Voice of America
Berlin
Burglars Cut Safe At Atlas Linen Supply Co
Expert burglars used an electric drill to break into the Atlas Linen Supply Co plant at 407 W Taylor St. They pried a garage door, opened a date safe on the second floor, and wheeled nine bags of money worth over 1300 from a chuteless top safe. Detectives investigated with Officers Haley and Corbett. Alanson Anderson Sr. owns the firm.
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Supply. Co
Taylor-st
Richard ‘Haley
Frank
Michael Corbett
Arthur Hook
Alanson Anderson, Sr
Alanson Anderson, Jr
Two Communities Drop Rent Curbs
Two communities in Texas and Kansas ended rent controls by local government action after state approvals. Housing Expediter Tighe Woods ordered the rescission of controls in Amarillo and Independence following required steps under last month’s law.
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Washington
Texas
Kansas
Tighe Woods
Amarillo
Tex
Independence
Kan
Congress
May Heat Wave Highlights Washington Magazine Piece
Frederick C. G. Othman writes an entertaining column about a magazine piece on Washington as a summer resort. The page also notes pages for comics Ida Jear Rain er, a Dean crossword, Haworth horoscope, and other features including Amusements Editorials Bridge Letters Churches Radio Classified Social News Deaths Sports Financial and Pictures on page 16.
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Washington
Frederick CG. Othman
Ida Jear Rainer
Dean
Haworth
Area Spelling Contest Narrows Down to 35 Finalists
Finalists from 85,000 grammar school pupils across Central New York were narrowed to 35 oral contestants for the national Bee. Names include Andrew O Ander son and Rose Marie Boccia among others. competition moves toward the national finale in Washington on May 23.
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Heralds American
Avill
Ayto
Washington, D.C
Grammar
New York
Andrew O’ Anderson
St. Mary's
Oswego
Rose Marie - Boccia
Grant
School
Art feud ends with sale and sharp jibe
London artist John Minton wins a round in the modern art clash with Sir Alfred Munnings as his Harbor sells for 250 pounds to Trinity Mansions Hotel in Eastbourne. Minton mocks Sir Alfred while the dispute underscores taste and value in art.
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John Minton
Sir Alfred Munnings
Royal Academy
Sir Alfred
Minton
Trinity Mansions
Swank Eastbourne
Alfred
Three Tunis Quakes Register. One Wall Collapses
Dispatches from Tunis report three earthquakes between 4 A M and 4 30 A M local time. No casualties are listed though one building was evacuated after a wall collapsed during the second shock.
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PSRIS
CUP
Tunis
Plane Overdue Plane Flight Vanishes Over Manila
Philippine Airlines announces a Manila bound flight with nine passengers and three crew members is long overdue and feared lost. Rescue and search operations are underway as authorities confirm the aircraft has not yet contacted air traffic control.
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Manila
Philippine Air Lines
Western Big Three to plan Germany policy in Paris talks
In London the Foreign Office said American British and French foreign ministers will meet in Paris for a preliminary conference ahead of the May 23 Big Four session. They will map a joint strategy for the forthcoming Council of Foreign Ministers meeting with Russia.
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London
Council of Foreign
Russia
Paris
Foreign Office
Germany
Cows Return as Farmer Traps Stray Herd in Barn
In Franklin Massachusetts farmer William Dacey faced four weeks of elusive Herefords. He threatened to let hunters shoot if they did not return. Last night the white-faced cows approached the dairy barn, were lured with oats, and calmly submitted to being tied up.
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Frankelin
Mass
William
Dacey
West Germany moves toward statehood amid blockades
Western Germany speeds up its constitutional process to establish a new state and interim government. The convention approved the constitution 47 to 2 as Communists oppose the plan while preparations to lift blockades and set up an all-German government continue. The parliament will have 400 delegates. the Bundesrat will include state representatives.
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Bonn
Germany
Russia
Berlin
West Marks
Bundestag
Bundesrat
Woman Dies as Rain Floods Lubbock
A five inch rain and hailstorm flooded Lubbock Texas leaving one woman dead and scores marooned. Water crested into homes while rescue teams used boats in a nightlong operation after the downpour began shortly after 8 PM.
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Lubbock
Tex.p
Reds Start Major Offensive Around Shanghai
Nationalist communiques report a major Communist assault to seize western Shanghai approaches. Fighting rages at Kunshan and Kashing with Nationalist air support and heavy bombing. Reports claim captures at Kunshan and multiple attacks near Kashing, with arrests of ring leaders and a thwarted plot to seize a nationalist cruiser.
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Kunshan
Kashing
Canton
Fusu
Whangpoo
Fusui
Chen Kang-ting
Palm Beach socialite arrested in Florida attack case
Fred Hammer wealthy Palm Beach socialite was arrested in Daytona Beach on charges of attacking his wife with intent to kill. Police said the alleged assault occurred at a Palm Beach yacht pier and the deputy sheriff planned to return Hammer to Palm Beach, about 170 miles south.
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Fla
Fred Hammer
Palm Beach
Hammer
Here
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Bronx Cash Find
A 25 year old Amsterdam man Richard Strack was arrested in a Riverdale Bronx home with 98500.40 in allegedly stolen cash found in a box in a second door powder room. Police report he burglarized a 42 room residence while occupants were away.
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New York
Amsterdam
Bronx
Richard Strack
Riverdale
Bus Crash Fatal in Pre-Dawn Rainstorm at Sweetwater
A Greyhound bus overturned twice in a rainstorm near Sweetwater Texas killing one and seriously injuring at least 11 others. The deceased was identified as T. M. Harris, 51, of Bartlesville Oklahoma.
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Tex
T. M. Harris
Bartlesville
Oklo
Virginia Mayo Called Proof of God by Pastor
The Rev A J Long of Southwark Unitarian Church says Virginia Mayo is the most striking proof of God's existence. He writes in the church magazine that the beauty of woman reveals God, while noting Long is a 29 year old bachelor.
Heat Wave Ends After Record Averages And Prostrations
The seven day heat wave ended as a cold front swept through Syracuse around 2:30 AM. Temperatures fell 38 degrees from yesterday’s record high to 50 this morning. A trace of rain, clearing skies, and a forecasted 40 degree low tonight followed a period of heat that began April 30 with daily highs about 15 degrees above normal. Police reported two heat prostration cases, one at Star Park and one at Blaine Street and Cortland Avenue. both victims recovered after treatment.
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Pacific Coast
Richard Mailozzo
Avery
Old Star Park
State Fairchird
Albert Easterly
Cortland Av
Blaine St
Doctors Remove Safety Pin From 16 Month Old Baby
A 16 month old Vineland New Jersey baby named George Cannon had a safety pin lodged in his windpipe. Surgeons at Jefferson Hospital steered the pin into the stomach before closing. Dr Louis H Clark and Dr John J O Keefe performed the operation using fluoroscope and bronchoscopic instruments. The child was reported none the worse for the experience.
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Vineland, N. J
George Cannon
Jefferson Hospital
Louis H. Clark
John J. O'Keefe
Essie Mac Cannon
Playground Slide Tragedy Kills Rochester Boy
Six year old John Fusco of Rochester was fatally injured when a ten foot playground slide toppled onto him at a local nursery. Police say children pulling a rope attached to the slide loosened it from its moorings.
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Rochester
Sns
John Fusco
Paralysis Hits Hudson And Nash As Auto Strike Widens
About 135 750 workers idle across the auto industry as a two day Ford walkout expands, with 8 060 fewer cars produced. Bendix and Briggs strikes idle thousands. Hudson Nash aim to return Monday amid plant closures and protests. Mayor Hubbard calls for talks with UAW and Ford leaders to end the limit.
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Windsor
Jack
Action Io & Grievance
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Mich
Assembly
Plarnt
UAW
C.1lo
Rouge
Lincoln- Mercury
Orville Hubbard
Dearborn
Walter Reuther
Henry’Ford I
UN Votes Expected on Israel Membership and Spain Boycott
United Nations committees were to consider test votes on two issues: Israel's UN membership and a diplomatic boycott of Francoist Spain. Action remained uncertain as the UN Assembly planned to adjourn its spring session next week.
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Israel
Spain
United Nations
UN Assembly
Bearded babies remark by Countess in Chicago visit
The Countess Villaneuva-Loubet of Marseilles said during a Chicago stop that women who succeed with men are not the beautiful but the wise. She asserted that wise women recognize that men are only babies with beards.
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Marseilles
Chicago
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