Senator Taft Backs Keeping Foreign Aid Funds Intact
Washington dispatch reports a sharp split among leading Republican presidential contenders over foreign aid. Senator Taft of Ohio argues a $2 billion cut from the requested $7.9 billion for the next fiscal year would not endanger the program. Eisenhower favors restraint, while Connally notes gradual stabilization and urges against deep cuts. The Armed Services Committee continues examining the aid bill and previews differences between Senate and House cut plans.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adi
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
United
Taft
Seni Connally
Senate Foreign Relations
Eisenhower
Armed Services
Co.tee
Flanders
Senate
House
Ett
Armed Services Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
F-80s Battle Near Yalu River Across Korea
Allied fighter-bombers hit rail lines near Sonchon and blasted sun positions while damaging an Red jet reportedly. In the west, hill battles northwest of Yenchon shifted hands eight times in two days amid heavy fighting along the front.
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Seoul
Korea
Fifth Air Force
Kusong
Yalu River
Manchuria
Sonchon
Yalu
Allie
Yenchon
Kefauver fights monopoly across fields in Congress
The piece notes Senator Kefauver’s sustained battle against monopoly during his congressional service, arguing that allowing monopolies in one area invites wider gains. London East features mention a bomb scare and a 150 pounder from World War I, with demolition experts consulted.
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Congress
Kefauver
Mar
The Average Man Is Proof That The Average Woman Can Take A Joke
A brief comic item notes a light remark about gender humor on Todays Pictures page. The line suggests a cultural jab about reactions to jokes by women, reflecting period humor.
The Greatest Mother of All
Mary of Nazareth and her son Jesus are referenced in a Calvary setting as Mother’s Day themes appear. The fragment mentions Sas and Crates in an unclear Biblical context, reflecting a historic or devotional framing without a clear event.
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Calvery
Mary of Nazareth
Sas Ae Cain Crates
Oursier
New American Weekly Supplement
Festive Train Wreck in Dunkirk Delays Central Line
A New York Central freight train derailed in Dunkirk, western New York, spilling wine and ice water as cars overturned. No serious injuries reported. fire crews control the scene and traffic is expected to resume before noon. The incident halted Chicago freight and disrupted Nickel Plate passenger service. Engineers, conductors, and railroad officials provided details.
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Dunkirk
New York Central
New York
Ani Central Fiberals
Baby’s Fear of Falls Highlighted In Child Health Week
A seven month old, Eddie Everts, posed for a photo as part of a series on injuries to children during Child Health Week. The article urges parents to guard infants, noting common hazards from bathtubs to cribs, and provides safety tips on restraints, crib rails, and securing furniture. The piece emphasizes guardianship until older children learn to avoid hazards.
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Eddie Everts
Flton Everts
Colvin
Syracuse Univer
Herald-Journal
Infant and
Chile
Onondaga County Medical Society
Cathy Covert
Bribes Alleged by Boss Gross Linked to Police
New York report says boss Gross alleged high officials were paid to protect graft, claiming police officers were on his payroll and fingerprint records were withdrawn from the Police Department. He testified before Brooklyn grand juries after two and a half days of questioning.
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New York
Brooklyn
Mmany
Gross
Ales
Peters Botbins
Arnall Urges Quick Capehart Amendment on Food Prices
Washington reports Arnall urged Congress to swiftly pass the Capehart Amendment to cap price ceilings for food and other living costs. He warned failure to act would force ceilings to rise for processors manufacturers and sellers, potentially lifting pre Korean price levels. The statement appeared in a letter closed to OPS officials and reflected in a page 29, column 4 item.
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Washington
Ellis Arnall
Congress
Arnall
Capehi Ind
Arnalt
Six Nations Move Toward European Defense Community
Western Europe's six nations France West Germany Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg advance toward a European defense community. Representatives meet at the French foreign ministry to initial the near complete draft treaty after 13 months of talks. Foreign ministers will meet later this month to settle remaining disputes and sign.
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Paris
Western Europe
Matthew Ridgway
European Command
France
West Germany
All
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Bus Strike Meeting in Rochester as Talks Continue
Striking Rochester Transit Corp bus drivers prepared for a morning meeting amid reports of a fresh wage offer reached in a closed session with a Federal mediator late last night. Officials indicated signs of progress despite the ongoing dispute.
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Rochester
Transit
Rochester Transit Corp
Assman James B McCurrin Faces Check Fraud Claims
Police arrest James B McCurrin after he forged or issued bogus checks totaling 35 dollars. Authorities say he wrote his name in improper places on personal checks, confirming suspected fraudulent activity.
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James B. McCurrin
Jin
McGranery Nomination Approved by Senate Judiciary Panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Federal Judge James P. McGranery of Philadelphia for attorney general. The 4 to 2 vote followed a brief closed session as Senator Ferguson challenged the nomination and vowed to pursue a minority report on the Senate floor.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
James P. McGranery
Philadelphia
Seraisr Ferguson
R- Mich
Senate
McGranery
Truman
J. Howard McGrath
McCarran
D-Newd
Fercuson J Aid
Watkins
Utah
Yenner
R-Ind
Hendrickson
Wiley
Strikers Risk Loss of Jobs Over City Walkout
More than 600 workers failed to show up for work as City Manager Harold R. Cheek warned they would forfeit their jobs. The sickout stretched into its fourth day with garbage piling at stores, restaurants, and homes, and municipal golf courses were slated to close.
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Harold R. Cheek
Dodd Held Safe as Communists Quarrel Over Rescue
General Van Fleet reports captors argue over Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd's fate as a rescue is planned. Dodd is unharmed and in no apparent danger, with confidence of release if needed force is used. Airline fuel shortages loom amid strikes and weather cuts, prompting warnings of reduced transatlantic flights.
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Pusan
Korea
James A. van Fleet
Francis T. Dodd
United Nations
van Fleet
Key Island
Telenhone
Dodd
Nexi
Dodd Himself, “Hower
Matthew B. Ridgner
Denver
Iss. Zuextle
Ae jHe
O. A. Knight
Dota
van Fleet Iternational Union
C.I.0
Wage Stabilization Board
APL
CLO
Tne
Air France
An- Tne Hine
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
Ihe
Tomoroa
Air Force
Temo
Tomorra
Keller
James Stevenson
Koje Island
Baby survives rare neonatal intestinal surgery in Chicago
A 1- day old premature infant Elizabeth Dillon weighing three pounds three and a half ounces was operated on April 26 at Michael Reese Hospital after an X ray showed a quarter inch hole in the small intestine. Doctors believe a duodenal ulcer caused the perforation and say she is the youngest to survive such an operation.
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Chicago
CDA
Elizabeth Dillon
Michael Reese Hospital
Reds Stall Truce Talks in Panmunjom Session
Communist truce negotiators stalled for time awaiting word from their governments on whether to break off talks or accept the Allied take it or leave it prisoner proposal. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols said the delegates will meet again after a 10 minute session dominated by reiterated charges that the UN coerced about 100000 Communist prisoners and civilian internees into repatriation.
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Panmunjom
Korea
Propos
William P. Nuckols
United Nations
Prongyans
Peiping
Moscow
Arrow
Train and Bus Collision Injures Seventeen
A passenger train struck a school bus carrying high school girls near a Washington suburb, injuring at least 17 passengers. Weather Bureau issued a tornado warning for parts of Arkansas Missouri and Kentucky with scattered thunderstorms expected tonight and later this afternoon.
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Atlanta
Suburban East
Washington
W. M. Blankenship
Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Mis
Kentucky
Souri
Tennes
Has Your Butcher Turned Into a Bookworm
Washington hearing reveals price control rules may hinder grocers and meat dealers. John J. Dratt says 9900 words on frozen fruits and berries burden busy store managers. Charles W. Bauer notes price directives suggest complex terms, prompting lawmakers to pause price ceiling discussions.
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John J. Dratt
National Association of Retail Grocers
House Banking Committee
Ries
Charles W. Bauer
National Association of Retail Meat and Food Dealers
Sas
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