China to Seek U S Arms and Aid as Communist Drive Grows
Washington reports the Nationalist government asks for U S arms and economic help to counter the Communist advance in Manchuria and North China. Nanking officials push for weapons and equipment from Army and Navy surplus stock and manufacturers. Official decision on China aid expected soon from President Truman and Secretary Marshall. Dr. S C Wang declines comment though experts say ammunition shipments are being considered.
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Weil
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Truman
Marshall
8. C. Wang
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Fragmentary report on wartime supply lines and factions
The readable text notes urgency in Generalis forces amid claims that Russia has supplied Communist forces. It mentions ammunition shipments to Nationalist troops and possible Chiang Kai-shek officials involved, but the fragmentary wording prevents a complete picture.
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Tion
Generalishek
Nanve
Russia
Chiang Kai- King
Refuse Payment Of Coroner's Claim In Leesburg Air Crash
In Leesburg, West Virginia, the Jefferson County coroner district decided to refuse payment of a coroner’s claim related to the Capital Airlines crash near the West Wire line. The inquiry, led by Coroner G F Morrison, had initially suggested no inquest was necessary, but officials discussed possible charges for one inquest.
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Wisp of Smoke Saves Louviers Powder Plant Workers
Officials say a telltale wisp of smoke from a dynamite laden building at the Louviers powder plant allowed rapid evacuations of workers before a massive explosion. C. T. Wirth of DuPont mentioned the warning helped prevent casualties as 30 workers were evacuated in under five minutes. Debris and smoke cloud billed the air as the blast occurred.
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iPs
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Tu Pont de Nemours and Co
Dean Elected to Southeastern Institute Board
Robert Dean, manager of the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce, was elected yesterday a director of the board of managers of the Southeastern Institute for Commercial Organization Secretaries at Chapel Hill North Carolina.
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Robert Dean
Hagerstown
Veteran undergoes daring heart surgery in Kennedy Hospital
Memipas Tennessee reports a Navy veteran named Bridges who survived a rare heart surgery. Doctors opened the chest and manually peeled away diseased tissue to relieve a hardening of the heart, a four hour operation with a risky prognosis but recovery expected.
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Kennedy Veter Pilal
Young Bridges
Ihora
Wennedy
Hughes
Navy
Curley Starts Serving Term After Forced Absence
Boston Mayor James Curley began serving his sentence in a federal prison while Acting City Clerk John B. Hynes served as mayor. Massachusetts lawmakers enacted an emergency resignation to Hill his office during the mayor’s absence and allowed Curley to resume duties on release. Judge Proctor rejected clemency appeals, leaving Curley with only a presidential pardon as hope.
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Curley
Boston
John B. Hynes
Curl Ey
Sai
Washington
James A. Proctor
Proctor
Amateurs Face Barber Licensing Upgrade in Maryland
Maryland moves to require barber licensing with July 1 ultimatum. The new governor appointed board vows to issue permits to all barbers, requiring proof of skill with clippers and a head of hair for certification.
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Maryland
State Board of Barber Examiners
Prizes Announced For Legion Parade In Clear Spring
The American Legion parade committee in Clear Spring announced prizes for the event Saturday evening. Awards include cash prizes for top floats and participation prizes for organizations. The parade forms at the town east end at 7 20 CST with Roy al Skippers providing entertainment.
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American Legion
Clearspring
Fire Company
Royal Skippers
Final Arguments Start Today in May Garsson Trial
Final arguments begin today in the bribery conspiracy trial of former Rep. Andrew J. May and Henry and Murray Gerrson. Eight hours per side plus night sessions are planned to present the case to a federal jury by mid next week. May, wartime chairman of the House military committee, is accused of taking more than 350 000 from the Gerrson brothers to influence War Department actions for a 76 million arms program. The government says the defendants aimed to push May into the lumber business via Cumberland Lumber Co of Kentucky. The case features denials from the defendants.
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Andrew J. May
D-Ky
Henry
Murray Gerrson
May
House
Garrson
War Department
Garrion
Mar
Cumberland Lumber Co
Kentucky
Gildersleeve and Actress Gloria Holliday Wed in Nevada
Gildersleeve and actress Gloria Holliday, both from Hollywood, are reported married in Yerington Nevada on Tuesday. The union follows Peary’s divorce from his first wife Betty, finalized four days earlier and amid a paused wedding plan.
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Harold i Great
Gildersleeve Peary
Vagin
Gloria Holliday
Yerington
Nev
Peary
Betty
Celanese Workers Accept Contract To End Cumberland Strike
Celanese Corporation plans to resume production of rayon at its Cumberland plant after a month-long strike. Textile Workers official Blackwell said Cumberland local would meet in Miami tomorrow to ratify a new contract. Federal conciliator Holden said Washington officials reached a compromise formula covering the plant’s 8600 workers, with ratification leading to operations resuming Monday morning at the latest.
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Celanese Corporation of America
Tayon
Blackwell
National Repres
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Rinary
James A. Holden
Washington
Fred T. Small
Michigan Open To Aspirants
Michigan delegates at Philadelphia next June may back an out of state candidate. Van denberg is a potential draft choice to break a stalemate. Dewey, Taft, and Taft supporters in Ohio are jockeying for Michigan votes as Bricker coordinates talks.
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Philadelphia
Vandenberg
L Otters
Thomas EB. Dewey
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Obie
Dewey
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Rent Ceiling Violations Allege Damages Sought in Several Counties
Housing expeditor Frank R. Creedon filed federal suits against two Montgomery County landlords one in Cecil County and six in Baltimore for rent ceiling violations. Claims include 1200 against L. H. and Margaret Terrell Bethesda 252 against Lyford Berge Silver Spring and 150 against Ida Vaught Havre de Grace. The Hollywood U S C in Los Angeles to close after open house.
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Montgomery County
Cecil County
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Margaret Terrell
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Ida Vaught
Havre Dle Grace
Conviction Could Trigger Supreme Court Test on HUAC Power
A contempt conviction against Communist leader Eugene Dennis raises a possible Supreme Court challenge to the legality of the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Dennis was found guilty of contempt of Congress after refusing to answer a subpoena, with an appeal filed. The case links to broader questions about HUAC’s authority and function.
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Supreme Court
House Committee On Un-American Activities
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Communist Party
United States
Congress
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Mississippi
Francis Waldron
Civil Rights Congress
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U.S
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California
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Russia
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U. S
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Gerhart Eisler
Eisler
Truman Wool Veto Will Be Upheld
Chairman Hope conceded defeat in the House agriculture committee over adding foreign import curbs to a domestic wool support price bill. President Truman was assured a two to one victory on his major vetoes in the past two weeks.
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Hope
A-lias
House Agriculture Committee
Truman
DDT Poisonous for House Plants Warns County Agent
County Agent Mark Miller warned DDT is highly poisonous to humans and animals if eaten in significant amounts and advised homeowners not to use it on plants grown for home consumption. He noted DDT is safe on fruit crops harvested this fall and can be used on animals except cats which may ingest lethal amounts through licking.
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Miller
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