Pink-lined bath with no towels in Rome diary
Frederick C. Othman recalls a luxury bath in the Hotel Excelsior lined with pink marble and a crystal chandelier, yet no towels or soap amid Rome's shortages. He notes high prices at a black market restaurant on Via Veneto, Gracie Fields nearby, and a cold midnight street scene of a barefoot child seeking warmth. He concludes with mixed sightseeing amid luxury and scarcity.
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Paris
Via Veneto
One Way Traffic Plan Begins Wednesday City trial
The city adopts a 30 day one way traffic trial starting at 8 AM Wednesday with police, lights, and bus reroutes in place. Plan targets congestion in the central business district and requires public cooperation. Warren street southbound James to Salina Clinton northbound Adams to Genesee Harrison eastbound Salina to Warren Burnet avenue eastbound State to Townsend Madison eastbound Warren to Montgomery no parking on James from Salina to Warren nor on Jefferson north side from State to Salina.
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Townsend
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Montgomery
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Weather forecast for Syracuse area today and Monday
Mostly cloudy with rising temperatures and light rain possible. Tonight will be warmer with continued mild conditions and a low around 43. Monday’s high near 62 and low around 42, sunset at 8 20 P M. Record highs and lows noted.
Eisenhower Tour Draws Thousands in Japan
Thousands lined Japanese roads from Osaka to Kyoto to glimpse Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower during his U S Army leadership tour of Japan. Eisenhower traveled through Osaka and Kobe to Kyoto with about two thousand police keeping crowds orderly along the route.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Japan
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Kobe
Douglas MacArthur
Army
Atsuvi Airfield
Tokyo
Pacific
Manning Urges Christian Unity Across Catholic and Protestant Sects
The Rt. Rev. William T. Manning, Episcopal Bishop of New York, calls for a worldwide reunion of Christians into one church of God. He addresses the Diocese of New York convention, noting growing closeness between Anglican and Catholic churches in the East and a Protestant movement toward orthodoxy while upholding creed and doctrine.
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William T. Manning
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Christ
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Miner Hits Jackpot In New York Celebration Plan
Spud Arsenault, 47, plans a celebratory trip to New York City after selling his Canadian Northwest gold claim for 100000 in fifty dollar bills and receiving 250000 shares of stock. He has prospected 25 years in the Arctic and may marry on the trip but will return north afterward.
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Spud Arsenault
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Northwest Territory
Arsenault
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Northwest
Hoover opines no need for rationing on famine relief
Washington dispatch reports former President Hoover counsels against renewed rationing for famine relief, arguing that the likelihood of new rationing measures is low and no immediate action is required. The brief item notes Hoover's stance amid ongoing relief discussions.
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Washington
Hoover
Flour Output Down in Buffalo Mills Face Bread Shortage
The nation's bread supply teeters as Buffalo, the world’s leading milling center, reports flour production cuts due to inadequate wheat shipments. Curtailments amount to about 10 million loaves daily, until this year’s harvest increases. Hoover’s survey notes urge caution on rationing, hoping food production improves. feature continues on page 14.
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Buffalo
Hoover
Weather Outlook Sees Warmer Temps Amid Showers
Southerly winds bring warmer weather over the next few days with scattered showers tonight and tomorrow. An extensive low pressure system from New Mexico to the Dakotas will drive winds from the south. Temperatures are expected to run normal to above normal for five days, though the month has averaged below normal so far.
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New Mexico
Dakotas
Siamese Twins Die in Portland After Brief Recovery
The Siamese twin sisters born a week earlier to Mrs. Mary Horse of Deep River Washington died early today in Portland. After a shaky start they had briefly recovered last week and held their own Sunday, but a fever developed overnight and they died at 6:35 AM.
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Ore
Ins
Mary Horse
Deep River
Wash
Jets to Make First Transcontinental Jet Flight
MASS jets from March Field California prepare for takeoff in a formation flight tomorrow marking the Army Air Forces first mass transcontinental jet crossing. A fleet of 25 Lockheed P 80 Shooting Stars will participate as mechanics finalize readiness in the mass demonstration.
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March Field
Calif
Army Air Forces
Allies Order Destruction of Nazi Books and Memorials
Allied control council directs purge of Nazi and German military literature and World War I memorials. Destruction aims to eradicate Nazi theories and glorified military tradition, with specifics published May 20. Debate cited over law versus discretionary demolition by zone commanders.
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Berlin
Allied ‘Control Council
Naz
Vivian Cox
American Armed Forces Division
Coal Talks Snag Truman to Save Draft Setup
The White House said President Truman would issue an emergency order to preserve Selective Service machinery if Congress fails to extend the draft. Press secretary Ross declined to detail wording. Senate and House face a midnight deadline as they seek a stopgap until July 1.
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Washington
White House
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Charles G Ross
Elbert Tomas
Utah
Senate Military Committee
House
Thomas
Senate
Miners Fund Demand Shocks Coal Talks
In the soft coal negotiations a $70,000,000 welfare fund proposal from John L. Lewis to fund miners yearly payroll levy of seven percent surprised operators who withheld their formal response as discussions stalled.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Iran Set for War Amid Azerbaijan Tensions
Iran mobilizes military forces as the central government pushes a peaceful settlement to the Azerbaijan dispute. Premier Ahmed Qavam appeals for calm while reports say northern tribes resist central authority to back the Young Shah.
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Tehran
Azerbaijan
Duke Windsor Still Seen as Britain's Forgotten Man
London reports Edward Duke of Windsor, once king, remains financially strained in the south of France and politically sidelined by a Labour government that offers only minor posts. Bevin reportedly rejected a top post, leaving the duke frustrated and viewed as cold-shouldered after an aborted bid for high office. Concluded on Page 9, Cotunn 1)
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Edward Duke of Windsor
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France
Great Britain
Clement Rich- Windsor
Attlee
Windsor
Ernest Bevin
Big Four Nations Hold Line Over Italy Troop Standoff
Paris report says Molotov offered to withdraw Soviet troops from Bulgaria if the US and Britain pull theirs from Italy. Byrnes pressed for early talks on an Austria peace treaty, but Molotov vetoed. Bevin and Byrnes refused a swap deal for Bulgaria. Council of Ministers met two and a half hours and did not resolve key Italian treaty issues. China linked to the scene. details continued on Page 2.
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V. M. Molotov
Bulgaria
United States
Great Britain
Italy
James F. Byrnes
Austria
Molotov
Council of Ministers
Queen Mary Sails With Large Passenger List to England
The liner Queen Mary heads for England with 850 civilians and 120 military personnel aboard. Among notable travelers are the Earl of Halifax Prime Minister Mackenzie King Sir Gerald Campbell Viscount Astor James G Catton and Albert S Goss, leaders and officials from Britain Canada and farming groups.
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England
Earl of Halifax
U. S
Mackenzie King
Canada
Gerald Campbell
Washington
Viscount Astor
James G. Catton
National Farmers’ Union
Albert S. Goss
National Grange
Senate to solidify two sided Wagner Act aims
Editorial notes the Senate plans to end collective bargaining abuses by making the Wagner Act fair to both sides and grant employers an even break with unions. David Lawrence writes today's editorial page. Page 8 features TODAY'S PICTURES.
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Senate
David Lawrence
Immigrant ship Smyrni arrives at Haifa amid detention
The Greek cargo ship Smyrni docked at Haifa with 1,750 Jewish passengers. They began bus trips to Athlit detention camp under heavy guard as soldiers and armored vehicles lined the dock. Captain and crew were seized for Navy inquiry as the interception was confirmed after a 60 mile offshore chase.
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Haifa
Palestine
Athlit
Athill
Smyrni
Navy
Last of Escaped Monkeys Caught
New York dispatch reports the escape of 100 monkeys ended as the last three were recaptured. Two returned to a pet shop willingly, while the third was found in a cafeteria storeroom after being lured by food.
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New York
INS
Lower Manhattan
Subway Service Fight Delayed by Coal Mine Truce
In New York the coal mine truce postponed a 10 to 35 percent subway service cut as a brownout continued amid new threats to city life. New Jersey enforced a rigid compulsory brownout. The Port Authority warned a railroad strike could cut meat dairy fruits and vegetables. Mayor O Dwyer urged skipping wheat at evening meals on select days while negotiations continued.
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New York
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New York City
New Jersey
Port of New York Authority
Sealth Department
Wiliam O'Dwyer
A-Bomb Threat Weighs On Nevada At Bikini Test
Aboard the USS Mt. McKinley off Bikini Atoll, Navy and Army officers forecast the nuclear test could crush the battleship Nevada into a tin can. Predictions vary on damage, with internal fittings and equipment likely to suffer while blast pressure may reach 100 psi. exact effects remain military secrets.
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Navy
Bikini Atoll
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