Pan American conference closes with praise for OAS charter
Delegates hailed the Bogota meeting after a March 30 start and a bloody April 9 riot that left about 1,500 dead. Eduardo Zuleta Angel and William D. Pawley praised the outcome and the new Organization of American States charter outlining Pan Americanism, collective security, and dispute resolution. Two million students were enrolled in evening classes under the U.S. public school system in 1940.
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America
Simon Bolivar
Eduardo Zuleta Angel
Colombia
William D. Pawley
U. S
Bogota
Pegota
American Red Cross
New Organization of American States
O-A.s
TU. S. Public
Dr Percy Crawford to Speak at May Youth Rally
Dr Percy Crawford president of King's College New Castle Del will speak at the May Youth for Christ Rally at Franklin Court auditorium Monday May 3 at 730. Crawford noted radio creator and youth work leader. Orville R Bitner director will preside with doors opening at 7.
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Percy Crawford
King’s College
New Castle
Del
Franklin Court Auditorium
Monce
Crawford
Egual Orville R. Bitner
Endorsement for Maryland Pupils Insurance Plan
Maryland principals and superintendents voted to back a voluntary insurance plan covering students from departure home to return, with 25 percent enrollment required to activate. Dr. Ferguson announced the plan at the Maryland Educational Conference, noting lower costs than private plan premiums.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Thomas C. Ferguson
Ferguson
Father Arrested in West Virginia Poisoning Death
State police report the arrest of 48 year old Andrew Gillespie after his 12 year old son died and his 10 year old was hospitalized in Charleston. The boys allegedly ingested medical salts and beer at their Alum Creek home while the father was at work. Coroner Max J Goldman suspects poisoning and investigations continue.
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Charleston
W. Va
Eugene Gillespie
Alum Creek
Jerry
Andrew Fred Gillispie
Max J. Goldman
C.H. Hawkins
Third Big Union Joins In May 11 Railway Walkout
The third major union joins the planned May 11 railway walkout as wage demands and working rules remain contentious. Leaders say talks continue with rail executives to avert a strike, while President Peace efforts persist until settlement seems unlikely.
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Big Union
Cleveland
A. N. Whitney
Whitney
Douglass
70 Group Plan Scheduled For Senate Action
Washington April 39 The air force plan goes before the Senate today with one member objecting Senator Bridges plans to seek suspension of the rules to take up a 3 233 000 000 defense fund bill The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the measure 16 to 1 The proposal includes 822 000 000 earmarked to build up the air force to the 71st round level The committee rejected the 66 soup compromise plan offered by Secretary Forrestal after the House backed the higher figure 343 to 3.
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Washington
Senate
Bridges
Maryland National Guard Recruits Targeted for May June Drive
The Military Department of Maryland orders all National Guard unit commanders to intensify recruiting from May 1 to June 30 as part of a national plan to up the force for camp. As of April 15 the Maryland Guard numbered 3128 personnel across Ground and Air units. The estimated maximum strength with current armory facilities is about 4500 officers and men including the 29th Infantry Division, the 81st Transportation Corps Truck Battalion, and the 104th Fighter Squadron.
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Maryland
National Guard
Military Department of the State
Maryland National Guard
Maryland Guard
29Th Infantry Division
81St Transportation Corps
104Th
Combined Chess Teams Edge Cumberland Valley 6 4 in Hagerstown
In a Wednesday night match at the local YMCA, the Combined Chess Teams of Hagerstown and Frederick defeated Cumberland Valley Chess 6 to 4. Notable games featured Stevenson, Herridge, Hoover, Brunner, Weipert, Buehler, Snider, Beatty, Myers, and Metz with several near upsets. A return match is planned in Chambersburg. A E Bushler directed play.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
Cumberland Valley
Harrisburg
York
Lancaster
Elizabeth
Wailey
Chambersburg
A. E. Bushler
Stevenson
Shire
Shippensburg
Herridge
Hodges
Hoover
Litchenstien
Brunner
Downin
Weipert
Heiber
Waynesboro
Buehler
St. Chambersburg
Snider
Fell
Beatty
Diehl
Myers
Keible
Metz
W. G. Harridge
Log Cabin
New York
Prosecution Sought Over WV Wallace Supporter Intimidation
The Rev. Clive Knowles said he asked federal prosecution of West Virginia state officials for failing to halt widespread intimidation against Henry A. Wallace supporters. The text also mentions leftover juice from canned fruits as a dessert note.
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Charleston
W. Va
Clive Knowles
Henry
A. Wallace
West Virginia
Wallace
North Bend High Suspends Girls Over Hazing Tradition
Six senior girls at North Bend High School were suspended after the board moved to end a 40 year old hazing practice in which senior girls pulled freshman girls skirts during lunch. Principal Herb Armstrong said the district aims to stop the tradition, noting it was unique to the school in the state. The suspended students must stay off school grounds for two weeks.
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North Bend
Ore
Herb Armstrong
Armstrong
Simple services held for Knudsen in Detroit
William F. Knudsen Danish born production genius and American patriot was buried in Detroit with simple Lutheran rites. He organized America's industrial might for World War II and died as a celebrated figure of wartime production.
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Detroit
William 5. Knudsen
America
Lovely Princess Lines 2184 Pattern for simple frock sizes
Simple sap sleeved frock with princess lines for flattering fit offers hip interest pockets. Listing shows sizes 12 14 14 18 29 35 38 40 43 44 with 36 needing 4 25 inch. Send 21 cents for pattern with name address and style number and 20 cents for the Susomer Fashion Book. The Daily Man Pattern Department New York.
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Vowell
Susomer
the Daily Man
New York
Truman set to clash with GOP over atomic group
President Truman signals political offensive as he backs two year term for the Atomic Energy Commission amid GOP pushes for renewal of the reciprocal trade program and possible resignations in the commission. Sen. Hickenlooper and Sen. Johnson discuss two year plan with Democrats split. McGrath accuses GOP of inflation risk and potential tax rises to fund defense.
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Tervice
Taft
Olio
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Lilienthal
Hickenlooper
Atomic Energy Committee
Congress
Commission
Edwin ¢. Johnson
Cole
Johnson
Truman
Capitol Hill
J. Howard McGrath
United States Chamber of Commerce
McGrath
Vinson Orders Quiet Court Moment In Taft-Hartley Case
In Washington on April 30 Chief Justice Vinson interrupted CIO attorney Lee Pressman during a Supreme Court hearing on the Taft-Hartley Act. Vinson demanded “Your time has expired” and told Pressman to “shut up and sit down” as Frankfurter questioned tensions over the labor act ban on political spending by unions.
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Washington
Vinson
Supreme Court
Frankfurter
CIO
Lee Pressman
Communists Won’t Register Implying Second Class Status
New York April 30. William Foster national chairman says a pending Congressional bill to require Communists to register with the Justice Department would drive the Communist party underground. He asserts registration insults Americans and pledges party officers and members will refuse to comply, insisting Communists are as good Americans as any.
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New York
Justice Department
Communist Party
Wiliam Foster
Foster
Quick luncheon shrimp corn tomato dish
A simple speedy recipe uses canned shrimp canned corn and canned tomatoes that have been drained and thickened into a hearty midday meal.
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