Battles Rage West and South of Shanghai in Major Clash
Nationalist and Communist forces fought 20 hours of heavy fighting west and south of Shanghai. Reds reportedly severed rail and communications near Kashing and Kungshan while Nationalist air raids pressed Red strongpoints. Rail disruptions and large casualties were claimed by both sides as the line near Chekiang and Jiangsu saw renewed fighting.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Shapin
Woosung
Quinsan Jingshan
Nghai
Kashing
United Press
Ing
Sesterday
Kungshan
Gov{nt
Kungshan Ka
Atomic plant site hunt tests Idaho cities
Scientist Phillips on a desert survey to pick a headquarters site for the atomic project in southeastern Idaho. He cites housing, education, desirability, and transport as key factors while noting personnel will come from local surpluses by 1950. He hints at possible use of ordnance plant facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Johnston
Idaho
Bion Phillipson
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
Phillipson
Atomic Commission
AEC
Pocatello
Johnson
Johnston
Pocatello Naval Ordnance Plant
Commission
David Lilienthal
Gem State
Burl Ives to Camp Chief Theater for One May Concert
Burl Ives appears in person at the Chief theater Friday night May 27 at 8 30 for a single performance. Reserved seats go on sale May 10. Ives will sing folk ballads and tell the story behind Riders in the Sky, a hit from his Columbia record, and discuss its creation by Forest Ranger Stan Jones.
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Burl Ives
John Denman
Ives
Columbia
Stan Jones
California
Hollywood
Tin Pan Alley
Burl
Medic Lindstrom Remains in Paris to Rest
Dr. Peter Lindstrom, husband of Ingrid Bergman, arrived in Rome and plans to stay in Paris as he recuperates after his wife’s film project and rumors of a reunion with director Roberto Rossellini. He asked for rest and to be left alone.
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Aris
Paris
Peter Lindstrom
Bergman
Hollywood
Miss Bergman
Atpe
Roham
Strom
Mindstrom
Rossellini
Sicily
Lindstrom
Rome
Britain Faces Local Elections Clash Across Parishes and Towns
Britain's two main parties, Labour and Conservative, prepare for week long local elections in 7 000 parishes 410 towns and 1047 districts across England and Wales. Borough councils vote Thursday while small localities spread votes through the week. Churchill led Conservatives gained in London after the Socialist misery budget.
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London
Britain
Conservative Party
England
Wales
Winston Churchill
London County Council
Woman Held For Murder In Wisconsin Axe Slaying
Florence Conley, 47, a Columbia graduate and farm wife, is charged with first degree murder for her husband Philip Conley 51. Authorities say she attacked him in their cottage with an axe after claiming years of fear and pressure to support the family. Her arraignment and planned mental examination were announced by Dist Atty Ward Winton.
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Shell Lake
Wis
Columbia University
Florence Conley
Ward Winton
Philip Conley
Idaho real estate association names officers at convention
The Idaho real estate association ended its three day annual convention by electing F Joseph Keenan as president succeeding Delbert W Groberg and naming C D Brown secretary treasurer plus district vice presidents A W Brunt John Brandt and Harold D Corneilson. New directors include D W Stowell J D DeWitt and J D Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho Real Estate Association
Columbia Basin
Oregon
F. Joseph Keenan
Delbert W. Groberg
Idaho Falls
C. D. Brown
A. W. Brunt
John Brandt
Nampa
Henry H. Arnold Becomes First General of Air Force
President Truman signed an act creating the Air Force chief rank elevating Henry H. Arnold to general of the air force. Arnold, 62, retired in 1946 after building the wartime air forces and now resides in Sonoma California. Truman sent a telegram of congratulations though Arnold was not present for the ceremony.
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Washington
Henry H
Hap) Arnold
Army Air Forces
Air Force
Truman
Congress
Arnold
Army
George C. Marshall
Dwight Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Sonoma
Calif
US Rejects Soviet Troop Withdrawal Demands
A senior American diplomat said the United States will flatly reject any Soviet proposal for a quick withdrawal of occupation troops from Germany. The State Department is drafting counter proposals for Paris CFM talks and remains committed to a long term occupation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
State Department
Paris
Council of Foreign Ministers
When Chicken Population Drops Brings Brooding Reflections
A terse observation notes decline in a nation's poultry population prompting concern and contemplation about its agricultural and economic implications for farmers and consumers alike.
Mothers Day program by Gate City Eagles in Pocatello
The Gate City Eagles Ledge will observe Mothers Day Sunday at 2 p m in the new Eagles hall West Benton street under the direction of Mrs Thelma Strones A program includes music entertainment and address of welcome by James K Shoppe. Honored mothers include Mrs Anna Bates Mrs Martha Pugmire and Mrs Cassia Cook with gifts. Public invited refreshments served after.
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Pocatello
Order of Eagles Aerie No. 119
Eagles Hall
West Benton Street
Thelma Strones
James K. Shoppe
the Aerie
Anna Bates
Eagles Auxiliary
Martha Pugmire
Cassia Cook
Eagles
Don Bates
Ruth Decker
Auxiliary
C. M. Jefferies
The
Aerie
Idaho life insurance group elects new leaders
Harold D. Cook of Jerome was elected president of the Idaho association of life insurance underwriters round table. Roy L. Haddock of Idaho Falls became vice president, A. Grant Russell of Twin Falls reelected secretary, and new directors include Howard A. Hartman and Ray L. Kuhn. Cook aims to grow the group to 30 members by year end and plans a December meeting of top agency sales staff. After adjournment, members took a Baldy Mountain ski lift ride.
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Harold D. Cook
Jerome
State Insurance Group
Roy L. Haddock
Idaho Falls
Ida
Orson A. Kelly
Boise
A. Grant Russell
Twin Falls
Howard A. Hartman
Namoa Caldwell
Ray L. Kuhn
Pocatello
Round Table Group
Cook
Idaho Group
Baldy Mountain
Chicago Tower Stands Second After New York Skyscrapers
The Board of Trade building in Chicago reaches 612 feet, making it the tallest in the country outside New York City, where 16 structures exceed it in height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Chicago
New York City
New York
Americans Scrapped 855517 Passenger Autos Last Year
The report notes a large figure of 855517 passenger cars were scrapped in the past year amid industry trends. It raises questions about supply factors and possible impacts on auto markets and recycling efforts.
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Ingrid
Blair - Fry Motor CO
DODGE
Plymouth
Mike
Dtae Lll
Mike Macbutch
Air Forces
Toni Twins
Traipse Town
Gate City
Toni Wave Company
Glamour Twins
KEIO
Bernadette
Frances Hanson
Alberta
Jaqueline Gubin
Alva
Alice Anderson
Mendy
Togeta
GRUEN
SUN Valley
Idaho State Association of Life Insurance Underwriters
Packard
Pioneer Motors Co
N. Arthur
Buren
Kreisler
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