Worldwide tribute to fallen soldiers spans the globe
Nations honor American war dead as leaders from Manuel Roxas to Queen Wilhelmina and Pierre Dupong attend services at graves worldwide. Truman offers wreaths at Arlington as allies in Europe, Asia and the Pacific vow vigilance and democracy. Roosevelt mourners join a graveside ceremony as generals urge steadfast resolve.
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Manuel Roxas
Philippines
Manila
Anzio Beach
Guam
Europe
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Pierre Dupong
Luxembourg
Paul Ramadier
America
Spencers
Truman
Arlington National Cemetery
John L Lewin bill cited as labor control landmark
David Lawrence notes the Fenera government cannot obtain an injunction against a paralyzing coal strike and urges naming the labor control act after United Mine Workers leader John L Lewin. Readers are directed to pages 1 3 for features including comics, editorials, bridge, letters, horoscopes, and more.
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John L. Lewin
United Mine Workers
Feneray
David Lawrence Anserts
Ida Jean Kain
Dr. Brady
Mary Haworth
House Nears Budget Goal
The House Republicans advance toward trimming President Cruman's 1948 spending plan by about 6 billion dollars. The reduction stands at 3,264,428.07 dollars after saving 475,860.07 in army funds approved by the appropriations committee, with War Department figures shaping the new fiscal year.
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House
Cruman
Appropriations Committee
War Department
Sunde
Turnesa Wins British Amateur Crown in Final All-American Fight
Williem Turnesa defeated Diele Chapman by 8 and 2 to claim the British amateur golf championship at Carnoustie in the final American clash since the event began in 1886. About 3,000 spectators braved mud and cold as Turnesa, a White Plains, New York based golfer, rallied from five down to win, becoming the sixth American winner in the storied match play. Details on page 7.
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Scotian
Williem Turnesa
Diele Chapman
Amient
Yurnesa
White Plains
N. C
Turnesa Imaeanead
Ana Aneeanaseses
Rarnesa
Chapman
Syracuse
Mite
Pinehurst
N.C
Turnesa
London men embrace vivid hues in fashion rethink
In a lively London scene, men abandon drab attire for pink blue and cream hats and pastel shades. Bond Street retailers report a surge in color as shoppers mix brights with traditional pieces.
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London
Junior
Piccadilly
Bond Steel
Charing Cross Road
Anthony Eden
Mfe
Bond Street
Soap Device Kills Worker at Sunbeam Plant
Phonias J McLellan 27 of State St was fatally injured at 11 45 AM at Sunbeam Chemical Products Co 814 State St when his right hand was caught in a spinning soap mixing machine. He was alone in the plant. Wilhelm Miller owner arrived at 11 45 AM and found him. McLellan left a wife and two children.
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Phonias J
McLellan
State St
Sunbeam Chemical Products Co
Wilhem d Miller
Roosevelt, Av
Dog Protects Child Asleep in Field at DATUUE CREEK
A 21 month old boy reported missing for 10 hours was found sleeping beside his dog in a field near DATUUE CREEK Michigan. The dog protected the child from cold as authorities conducted an overnight search led by the father Hubert Greene and local residents. the boy Paul Greene was unharmed.
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Datuue Creek
Mich
Ins
Bate Crea
Horny
Paul Greene
Hubert
Train wreck blamed on mines near Ten
Chinese railroad officials report that several hundred passengers were killed or injured when land mines exploded, blowing a crowded 13 car train off the rails near Ten. Strong agency details identify the attack as a Communist operation, with casualties and emergency responses noted.
Coal Wage Talks Collapse In 20 Cent Demand Spat
Operators representing 75 percent of the coal industry reject John L. Lewis demand for a 1 35 cent per hour rise as unreasonable. Talks break up hours before a July 1 deadline risking a mid year soft coal shutdown. Lewis seeks to cut the day to eight hours, add 20 cents per hour and raise the base by 15 cents for a total 35 cent hourly increase, pushing production costs up 65 to 75 cents per ton.
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Washington
John L. T Lewis
Lewis
Sofl
United Mine Workers
North
Lot
Ley
Stop Shaking The Sun's Out Weather Ends Cold May Rain Record
The sun returns with warmer temperatures and sunshine today and tomorrow. Occasional light showers are expected Sunday, described as a sprinkle by a forecaster. Andrew P Keller notes May rainfall at 5.33 inches, a new record surpassing 4.91 inches in May 1919, with 2.53 inches above normal.
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Andrew P. Keller
Weather May Hit Chicago and Nation Hard
A Reuters style weather wrap describes a volatile May with droughts and high fire danger in some areas while others faced daily rain and storms. The piece notes record highs and lows in different regions, tornadoes, fog, frosts, and heavy Midwest snow up to 32 inches, with crops damaged or delayed by rain patterns and a Pacific coast lead.
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Chicago
Midwest
Pacific
Dog Hitches Ride Home From Missouri Town
A Missouri town tale ends with a dog hitching a ride home in a Bart ness vehicle. The dog boarded the truck in front, jumped in when it stopped, and upon arrival in Kansas City dashed to the Hosking home across the street. The Bartnesses, back from Fort Dodge, were surprised to see the dog return after six months.
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Whaskins
Mussouri Town
Barthons
Fort Dodge
Barts Ness
Bartness
Bartness Car and Dashed To the Hosking
Mrs. Bartness
Holiday Toll Reaches 194 in Memorial Day Weekend
The nation enters the second day of the Memorial Day holiday with at least 194 deaths from accidents. Two airplane crashes near New York City and Port Deposit, Maryland account for over half the total. Highway fatalities reach 58 and 25 drownings, as the National Safety Council estimates up to 275 could die in major mishaps over the three day period.
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Associated Press
New York City
Port Deposit
National Safety Council
Mrs Truman Still Favorable After Day At Grandview
Mrs Macha E Truman aged 94, mother of the president, remained favorable after a day in which she "held her own." Her physician Brig Gen Wallace Graham said she coped with small complications and spent a few minutes in her bedside chair at Grandview Missouri.
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Wallace Graham
College Fire Under Control at Mubtenberg College
A 43 year old ten story administration building at Mubtenberg College in Allentown Pennsylvania caught fire and was under control at 2 30 AM four hours after the first alarms. The prompt response contained the blaze and limited structural damage to the building. A $2500 estimate was reported for the damage and no injuries were announced.
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Allentown
Mubtenberg College
Air Tragedies Around Globe Claim 174 Lives
Consolidated report lists 174 deaths from air accidents within 24 hours. Cast er Airlines crash near Port Deposit Maryland kills 55. Tokyo disaster claims 40. U S Army courier crash near mountain west of Tokyo leaves 40 dead. United Airlines takeoff crash at LaGuardia kills 40 with eight injured. Icelandic Airlines crash in northern Teeland kills 2. Netherlands collision of two planes at Pillburg leaves 12 dead. Fairbanks Alaska Army 8-29 crash leaves three missing, nine escaped.
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Port Deposit
Caster Airlines
Fallies
Tokyo
U. S. Army
New York
United Airlines
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LaGuardia Field
Reykjavik
Icelandic Airways
Teeland
Pillburg
Netherlands
Fairbanks
Alaska
Record: 93 Die in U S 81 Elsewhere in 24 Hours
The Associated Press reports 93 deaths in the United States and 81 elsewhere as a global surge of airline disasters leaves at least 174 dead. Dozens were injured or missing after six crashes, including a catastrophic Eastern Air Lines CG-4 transport near Port Deposit Maryland with 83 aboard and a United Airlines DC-6 crash at LaGuardia. Other fatalities occurred in Japan, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Alaska, with additional crashes in Argentina.
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Histéry
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Iceland
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Netherlands
Alaska
Port
Deposit
Air Lines
Maryland
United Airlines
New York
LaGuardia Field
Teoland
Notherlanda
Alasia
Argentina
All Aboard DC-4 Plunges Into Forest Killing 58
A four engine Eastern Airlines DC-4 from New York to Miami crashed in forest near Baingridge Maryland. Eyewitnesses report the plane disintegrated in a 6000 foot descent as Civil Aeronautics Board investigators probe structural failure and weather conditions. The disaster ranks as the nation's worst airline crash with 58 dead including an infant.
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Afta
Civil Aeronauttics
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Washington
New York
Miami
James M. Landis
Givit Aeronautics Board
Maryland
New York City
Civil Aeronautics Board
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