House Panel Urges Draft To Counter Soviet Showdown
A congressional committee warned the Soviet Union may seek a showdown with the United States and urged prompt passage of a draft law for men age 19 to 25 for two years of service. It said an Air Force alone cannot substitute for Selective Service and universal training.
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Parking Ban on S Salina Street Sparks Merchant Protest
Syracuse merchants demand immediate lifting of the 450 to 6 PM parking ban on S Salina Street, citing a sales drop since March 1 and customer complaints. They urge off street parking and bus rerouting to Clinton Street, arguing Salina Street is a major city trade area and that the ban harms business and public convenience.
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Ex-Burmese Leader Hanged in July Seven Killings
In Rangoon Burma U Saw prewar Burmese premier and five henchmen were hanged at dawn for the July 19 murder of seven ministers including U Aung San. Convicted ringleader U Saw sought to be hanged alone, wore a yellow shirt and baggy trousers, knelt in prayer, then climbed the ramp. The other three condemned men died on the jail gallows.
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Truman Celebrates 64th Birthday With Roses and Cake
Truman, 64, receives a cake and 64 red roses from White House staff on his birthday. Bouquets of carnations and snapdragons also arrive as he starts the day, with Mrs William Simmons, White House receptionist, contributing the cake.
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Today’s Features and Page References Highlighted
A listing of contents across pages 14 and 15 shows Ida Jean Kan and Dr Dean as featured items with a Mary Haworth horoscope and crossword. Other regular features span Amusements, Lolters, Bridge, Financial, Churches, Radio, Classifieds, Social News, Deaths, Sports, and Editorials. A Today’s Pictures page is noted as well with page indications.
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Erie Snowplows Then Snow Flurries Hit Syracuse
Erie County reported a trench fall that slowed traffic and prompted snowplows to aid stranded motorists. It was the latest date wet snow has been used this season. Temperatures near freezing, with a 57 degree high expected tomorrow, and 58 inch of rain starting early yesterday. Weather Bureau forecast light snow, with winds 23 mph gusting to 40, and precipitation ending by midnight.
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Union OKs Honor Guards' Promise on Coffin Carrying
Jersey City report says AFL union pallbearers promised not to block a Marine honor guard at a veteran’s reburial after earlier charges that a Marine Pvt James J Donnelly Jr. coffin was blocked. House subcommittee hearings were held and a full report will be sent to the House baker committee.
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Plane Hunt Ends Near Gander After Missing Dakota Flight
A search for an American DC 3 Dakota vanished over the Atlantic was halted near Gander. The aircraft, last seen departing Candelo for Shannon, carried pilot Lewis Parks and co-pilot Ralph Warwork of Los Angeles.
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Queen Wilhelmina Resigns Duties for Health Again
The Hague AP reports Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicates royal duties once more due to ill health. Crown Princess Juliana will act as regent, take an oath on May 14, and Wilhelmina plans to resume powers after a six week rest beginning December 1 at Amsterdam's royal palace.
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Evicted Mother and Family Face Emigration Pressures
Josephine McMahon Steiner, aged 33, faces levies and homelessness in Chicago. She plans to take her children to a children’s home and then to Ireland to join her mother, while her husband William Steiner, 49, works as a conductor for the elevated rail. After six months of apartment hunting, they remain unable to find housing.
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Condon asks Truman to release FBI loyalty data
Edward W. Condon, atomic scientist, appeals to President Truman to publish the FBI loyalty file on him. The Commerce Department released exchanges with Secretary Charles Sawyer urging full disclosure. The dispute follows a House probe and a split over access to Condons file and related correspondence.
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Love Brenda Hawkins San in Hollywood Interview
A San[nago] glamor girl Brenda Hawkins waits in Hollywood hoping for a contract with a major company. While waiting she remembers a line from Liason 5 at the fashionable Hollywood restaurant about never letting a fool or a kiss fool you.
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Cease Fire In Jerusalem Amid Heavy Fighting In Holy City
Reported cease fire in Jerusalem with Arabs and Jews agreeing to halt for negotiations. Arab leaders allegedly ordered forces to hold at noon as fighting raged around Jaffa Gate and Semen Moshe. British authorities discuss evacuation plans and UN commission presence as violence continues.
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Nationwide spread looms as rail embargoes hit prices
Chicago reports warn of rising food costs as embargoes cut shipments ahead of a nationwide walkout. Shippers in New York City and Chicago say perishable goods and livestock face delays, with suppliers projecting price spikes even if the strike is averted. Prices may climb further next week as embargos continue for days.
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Locals join walkout in spread of meat strike
Meatpacking workers in nine cities vote to join a nationwide walkout affecting about 1000 meat handlers. Union and packers held talks in Chicago as workers set a nine cent hourly request while organizers plan actions in Sioux City Milwaukee St. Joseph and other locations.
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Mail to Be Tracked If Trains are Halted
Postmaster Myron J Parkinson and officials announced mail transportation plans in case of a nationwide strike. The schedule includes government trucks moving mail to and from Rochester, Binghamton, Utica, Watertown, and Geneva with two daily trips in Syracuse and a daily round trip to Rochester. Rome and Syracuse routes are outlined with truck transport if rail service stops.
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Joint Session In Doubt A White House effort to avert a railroad standoff
In Washington, Bradford operator representatives and union leaders were summoned to the White House for afternoon talks to avert a Tuesday shutdown. Presidential Assistant John B Steelman has yet to beat a settlement between management and unions as meetings proceed in separate rooms. Leaders of the carriers conference committees and the Association of American Railroads attended morning discussions with four railroad spokesmen.
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Embargo on Goods as Labor Strike Looms
An embargo set for that night threatens all goods including poultry and perishables. A music train from Seracuye to Binghamton and from Utica to Binghamton is expected to run if the strike materializes. Leaders of the railroad brotherhoods were summoned to Meaflenwon to discuss the dispute and possible presidential mediation. The White House and President Truman expressed hope for settlement and denied plans for a 20 day postponement while negotiations continue toward a deadline on May 11.
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Rex Morgan WD Doctor on the Comic Page
Rex Morgan, WD centers as a tall young doctor in a grand hospital like a hotel. The strip promises glamorous, romantic, and humorous tensions with intriguing patients and co workers as the serialized adventures begin Monday.
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