Truman denies prewar seizure plan for railways
President Truman states the Office of Defense Transportation was not alerted to possible seizure of vital rail lines under the 1916 law. He recalls wartime power to assign railroad operation, noting past transfer to ODT after 1940s rail union strikes and current wage and rule demands from three key operating unions. Also notes large portion of the world’s land remains uninhabitable.
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New Commandant of Marine Corps General Clifton B Cates
General Clifton B. Cates is named the nineteenth Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. He led the First Marine Regiment at Guadalcanal and commanded the Fourth Division at Tinian and Iwo Jima. Decorated veteran, he earned the Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and Croix de Guerre among other honors.
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Iwo Jima
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Aisne Marne
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Churchill Urges European Assembly For Europe Unity
Winston Churchill urged immediate formation of a European assembly as the first step toward a Europe council free of past jealousies. He proposed a world organization with regional councils and an emergency economic defense council, with delegates from 16 European nations and exiled leaders from Eastern Europe and Spain. Churchill spoke as honorary chairman of the Congress of Europe in The Hague, calling for wider participation across the continent.
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Reds Claim One of Own Invented Radio
Moscow reports Russia marks radio day with Pravda asserting Alexander Popov invented wireless. The piece cites a May 7 1895 demonstration to the Russian Society of Physics and Chemistry as the world’s first radio reception. It attacks Guglielmo Marconi’s celebrated laurels as sham.
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Soviet Union
Russia
Alexander Fopov
Pravda
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Russian Society of Physics and Chemistry
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Wallace Signers Cannot Withdraw From Petition
Annapolis Md May 7 Signers of the Wallace petition cannot have their names removed from the document Secretary of State Bertram L Boone said in an opinion. About 25 people asked to withdraw their signatures from the Progressive party petition to place Henry A Wallace on the ballot in November. Spokesmen say more than 8000 signers plus 1500 for each of three congressional candidates backing Wallace. Boone's opinion follows a state law ruling that signers could not withdraw since they did not act before filing the petition.
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State Law Department
CIO UAM Strike Looms Over May 12 Vote Debates
Chrysler and UAW clash over an interstate strike vote as 75,000 workers face potential walkout. Michigan plants number 11 among 25 nationwide, with 10,000 layoffs amid steel shortages and production lines halted until May 11.
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Neighbor Found Dead in Venice Home Despondent Note Cited
Venice California police say Carl Waldin was found sitting by his window with a gunshot wound to the heart. A note indicated he was despondent. Neighbors reported him seated in the same spot for six years.
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Air Force Aims to Equip U S With 2727 Planes
The Air Force outlines plans to issue orders for 2727 aircraft including 2969 fighters and support types by 1363. It argues new appropriations back a critical peacetime air force and cites 195% readiness by 1948 as key to countering Soviet ground superiority, with Senator Bridges urging a stronger defense.
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Air Policy Commission
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Russia
Motorist Sentenced in Nine Year Old Hit-and-Run Death
Po ttsville Pa May 7 A man whose conscience troubled him surrendered and was sentenced to 18 months to three years in prison as driver in a hit-and-run death dating to 1939 in Ashland. Lawrence Fennesy a former coal mine foreman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and hit and run. He said he struck Joseph A Fisher of McAdoo Pa and then fled the scene but later surrendered to police.
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Lawrence Fennesy
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Charles W. Staudenmeier
Ashland
Joseph A. Fisher
McAdoo
Philadelphia
Pigeon Returns After Nine Years From Cleveland Race
After nine years one of Frank Wellman’s pigeons returned from a 100 mile race begun in 1939. The bird appeared well fed and slipped inside to its perch. Wellman recalled the race started 100 miles from Cleveland but could not recall the exact point. Not many birds come back after such long spans.
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Veterans Demand Housing in Hagerstown Survey
About 2500 envelopes were mailed in a survey on veteran housing. The American Legion and VFW volunteers stamped envelopes and collected responses. Veterans urge better terms, condemn current rentals, and highlight colored veterans’ housing struggles in Hagerstown. Mr Tagg asks all veterans to complete questionnaires at local offices or mail a card to 126 North Potomac Street.
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Hagerstown
Springfield
Washington County
North Potomac Street
Pigeon Mystery Hints at Lost or Captive Bird
A speaker notes a pigeon of nine years with remarkable memories, suggesting it may be lost or kept captive. Pigeons typically live about 11 years, implying this bird’s age is notable in the context.
Craig Comments On Allen Vote
Joseph Craig, co chair of the Maryland League of United Voters, says the May 4 Daily Mail claim that CIO supporters carried Washington county for Wil Allen is false. He credits coordinated efforts of AFL CIO labor groups and liberal organizations for the majority. the League backed Allen despite not carrying the District.
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League of United Voters
Maryland Labor and Voters Unite For Action
Craig praises the Maryland League of United Voters for creating common ground for political action among labor organizations and progressive liberal voters across Washington and Allegany counties.
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Allegany Counties
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Maryland League of United Voters
Denies Abusing Hagerstown Man and Discharge Papers
A man denies abusing a Hagerstown resident and the related claim of taking $4.25 in coats from a man calling as Hoffman. He reports notifying the warden of discharge papers and mentions an arraignment before Justice of the Peace H. Appenzellar.
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