Truman Tours Midwest on 66th Birthday Address
President Truman used a Chicago stop on his Midwest tour to mark his 66th birthday. He warned that U S decisions in coming months could avert or trigger a third world war while blasting isolationists who fear communism and linking such policy to World Wars I and II.
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Midwest
Chicago
Rockwell Yards
Ed McKim
Omaha
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Chicgo Sun-Times
Mosinee Leaders Die After Mock Communist Coup
Mosinee Wisconsin residents mourn two community leaders from a local mock Communist coup event. Mayor Ralph Kronenn Wetter died after a cerebral hemorrhage following the May Day demonstration. Rev Will Bennett, aged 72, died at home of a heart attack after taking part in the pretend struggle at the concentration camp scene.
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Wausau Hospital
Will Bennett
American Legion
Train Wreck in India Kills 82 Sabotage Charged
At least 82 people died in India's worst train wreck when the Punjab mail plunged from a bridge in Bifar State. Authorities said saboteur removed plates holding the rails together.
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Associated Press
Punjab
Bifar
Presidential yacht cruise sparks history debate
Clark Clifford calls New York Judge Ferdinand Pecora from the Williamsburg to settle whether the midget sat on J. P. Morgan’s chair in the Senate munitions investigation or the Wall Street inquiry, as the party debates a key point in American history.
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Williamsburg
Weither
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J. F P. Morgan
Bing Crosby Household in Strained Relations
The Bing Crosby household is reported to be in strained relations with no property settlement. Crosby is in Europe and a reconciliation is hoped after his return in June. Dixie Lee Crosby is unavailable for comment. the couple has four sons aged 16, 15, 15, and 14 who attend a private Northern California school.
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Typhoon Packs High Winds Hits Guam Military Bunker
A Pacific typhoon driven by 90 mile hour winds overwhelmed Guam at May 8. The atpost battened down and ships left Apra Harbor while planes evacuated field areas. In Honolulu the Guam Mijee was abandoned as workers sheltered in caves and the storm’s main force approached.
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Agnes Smedley dies at Oxford England
Agnes Smedley, 56, American writer known for China reporting, died in a nursing home in Oxford on Saturday. Earlier U S Army files labeled her a Soviet spy but the charge was withdrawn after later clarification and lack of proof emerged.
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England
Agnes Smedley
China
Alaska Ship Lines retires M S Asa Lothrop from service
Alaska Ship Lines, Inc. reports the M S Asa Lothrop is taken out of service temporarily. The Lothrop operated monthly between Tacoma and Valdez since November with a barge assisted schedule. A tug barge service will double to cover the hiatus while the ship, chartered from the US Maritime Commission, sits moored in Tacoma. Authorities note cargoes have been military in nature.
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McLean Nominated Postmaster for Nome Alaska
President Truman nominated James M. McLean today for the Nome Alaska postmastership in Washington. The nomination aims to fill the key federal postal role in Nome and advance service in the region.
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Acheson Discusses France Indochina Role Ahead of London Talks
U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson met with French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman in Paris to discuss France's Indochina role. He seeks guarantees of genuine independence for Bao Dai before aid, and potential arms support for Southeast Asia as Moscow backed Ho Chi Minh faces French forces.
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Whales Slain At Barrow Bring Joy To Eskimo Village
In Barrow Alaska 11 weeks after the ice opens three whales measured 26 35 and 59 feet are killed nearby. 500 villagers will feast and share meat oil and blubber as an era of prosperity begins according to Thomas Akootchook Barrow Eskimo. Copper coal and silver are noted as leading Utah mine products.
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Stock Averages and Closing Quotations Report
New York May 6 closing quotations show American Can at 115, Anaconda 31.5, Curtiss Wright 9, International Harvester 27, Kennecott 65, New York Central 144.5, Northern Pacific 17.08, Steel 32, Pound 2.80. Daily sales totaled 1,680,500 shares. Industrial average 216.71, rail average 56.42, utilities average 43.45.
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Northern Pacific
Library drive rolls on with seventy one thousand dollars
Juneau Memorial Library fund climbs to 71 375.09 after four donations totaling 153.19. Contributions come from the Seventh day Adventist church Alaska Mission mayor Mike Pusich and the Alaska Road Commission staff. Eight GSA employees, plus teachers from Hoonah, pledge support as the drive aims to improve books lighting and facilities. A Douglas resident adds 10.
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John W. Griffin
Alaska
All Adventist Churche
A. L. Zumwalt
Mike Pusich
Douglas
Mike
Alaska Road Commission
General Services Administration
Thomas B. Quinn
Percy Hobb
George W. Rogers
John W. Adam
W. H. Wick
A. H. Bobberg
Hazel Forde
Maxine Mund
Little Ashing
Hoonah
Dr. Ryan
Ruth O. Matson
Orlena Lumbra
Earl J Fleming
Dougi
General Strike Averted in Finland by wage offer
The Finnish government averted a threatened general strike by offering a 15 percent wage increase three hours before SITKANS HERE declined the move. Mr and Mrs Bill Richard of Sitka are at the Baran0 Hotel.
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Trade Union Council
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Barano
Flanders seeks halt to hearings on McCarthy charges
Senator Flanders of Iowa called for stopping public hearings on McCarthy's charges of Communist infiltration at the State Department. He proposed a resolution arguing further hearings harm morale and unsettles relations abroad, noting no hearings were scheduled while McCarthy pressed new charges from Janesville Wisconsin.
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Lawmaker Proposes 750 Million Cut From 29 Billion Bill
Representative Thomas of Texas moves to trim 750 million from a 29 billion defense linked appropriations bill. The amendment directs the President via the Budget Bureau to allocate the reductions across agencies but bars cuts to military activities including atomic weapon development and research. Thomas calls it his own idea and seeks uncertain support.
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Rep
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Dtex
House Appropriations Committee
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Newsmen
Eight Resign from Polish Consulate in Frankfurt
Fight officials and employees of the Polish Consulate at Frankfurt resigned today and sought refuge from the Communist government. The eight announced their resignation through the joint information office of the US Army and the US High Commissioner. their names were not immediately released.
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US. High Commissioner
Squalls Tether 20 Deaths Across New York and New England
Trailing a midwest storm, spring squalls hit New York and New England over the weekend. Winds up to 65 miles per hour produced ten drownings or missing on Upper New York waterways and seven more along New York City and Long Island areas. Forest fires scorched hundreds of acres in New England and most private flying was disrupted.
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Dawson Creek Flood Washes Out 85-Foot Bridge
May 8 report from Dawson Creek British Columbia notes floods from Blueberry Creek washing out an 85 foot bridge on the road from the Alaska Highway to the Benton River emergency air strip. Royal Canadian Engineers will install a temporary span as soon as possible.
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Weather Report for Juneau and Airport
Juneau and Airport forecast on Monday night into Tuesday calls for rain with southeasterly winds up to 20 mph. Temperatures little changed with tonight low around 40 and Tuesday high near 50. Observed rainfall totals include 0.58 inches in Juneau city and 0.30 inches at the airport, with seasonal totals noted.
Mack Publishes Two Inconsistent All Star Books
Washington May 8 Connie Mack releases two books in stores both listing an all star team but with differing first basemen. One edition features Jimmy Foxx the other Lou Gehrig as first baseman.
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Jimmy Foxx
Lou Gehrig
South West Alaska Music Festival closes with big Juneau concert
The final event in Juneau tonight features Walter C. Welke directing combined Festival chorus and band in a varied program at the High School gym. Guest conductor Joseph M. Shofner leads Mexican Hat Dane. performances include The Petersburg Octet and multiple choral and band numbers by Mt Edgecumbe, Ketchikan, Sitka, and Juneau ensembles.
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Ketchikan
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Joseph M. Shofner
Walters
Sue McMullen
Petersburg
Douglas Girls’ Glee Club
Ketchikan Boys
Ketchikan Girls
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Mt. Edgecumbe
Skidding Cycle Crash Kills Young Couple
Goldenale Wash May 8 A young married couple Floyd Schwisow 23 and Grace 18 were killed when their motorcycle skidded and struck the fender of a car driven by Martin E John On 33 of Puyallup The car driver tried to drive into the ditch to avoid the crash but was unable state Patrol reported
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Martin E. John
Puyallup
State Patrol
Supreme Court Upholds Non-Communist Oath Act
The Supreme Court affirmed the Taft-Hartley Non-Communist Oath as constitutional for union officials to file affidavits denying Communist ties if they seek National Labor Board access. Justices Jackson and Black wrote opinions with concurrence and dissent. Douglas Clark and Minton did not participate.
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Justice Vinson
Justice Jackson
Justice Black
Justice Frankfurter
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Burton
CIO
Philip Murray
American Communications Association
Building Review Aims to Spark Alaska Plant Startups
A meeting in Anchorage tomorrow will preview government plans for Alaska over the next six to ten years to spur private plant construction. Kenneth J. Kadow leads the Alaska Field Committee gathering at Fort Richardson with Lt. Gen. Nathan F. Twining hosting. attendees include officials from GSA, USDA, FHA, Bureau of Mines, Territorial Mines, and the Geological Survey to discuss local manufacturing of brick kilns flooring plants tile and plaster products birch trim and concrete aggregate.
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Kenneth J. Kadow
Alaska Field Committee
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Fort Richardson
Nathan F. Twining
Alaska Command
Interior
Ovear Chapman
Juneau
Kadow
George Rogers
Lynn Forest
General Services Administration
Charles Burdick
Department of Agriculture
Roy Swanson
Federal Housing Authority
5. H. Lorain
5. A. Rutledge
Bureau of Mines
Leo Sarella
Territorial Commissioner of Mines
William Twenhofel
Geological Survey
Writers meet cancelled notice to members
The regular meeting of the Creative Writers group is cancelled this week. The next meeting will be held Monday evening May 15 at the usual time and place.
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Creative Writers’ Group
Denali Set to Depart Seattle Tomorrow
Steamer Denali leaves Seattle for an upcoming voyage tomorrow while Princess Louise is slated to sail southbound at 10 tonight highlighting two vessel movements in maritime schedules.
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