Communists claim gains near Shanghai amid retreating nationals
Amid chaotic markets and international naval movements, Communist columns reportedly advanced toward Hangchow and Tai Lake while Shanghai’s government forces faced pressure. U S. and British repositioned ships as hundreds of Americans and some foreigners evacuated. others chose to stay.
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Attlee Promises Protection Over Yangtze Warships
Britain pledged to protect its subjects amid the Yangtze crisis as four British warships faced Communist shellfire. Churchill accused the Labor government of weak China policy, calling for stronger retaliation measures and naval power while Attlee defended non intervention under a Moscow pact.
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Woman Detains Son in Sealed Room Ten Years
New York police rescued Paul Makushak a 3 year old man who was allegedly kept prisoner in a sealed third floor room for a decade by his mother Anna Makushak at 02 Nassau Avenue Green Point Brooklyn. He appeared filthy with a long beard after a hospital admission revealed the case.
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Anna Makushak
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Ube Makushak
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Green Point
Brooklin
Greenpoint
Eciot
Polce
Charles Staples Dies Delton Springs Fa
Charles J Staplen longtime general counsel and director emeritus of Carrier Corp of Syracuse died at his inter home.
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Charles J. Staplen
Eteritus
Carrier Corp
Syracuse
N. Sige Setercar
Inter
Army Blames Soldier For Million Dollar Fire
The million dollar Oakland pier fire on March 15 was set on impulse by a private assigned to guard it. Pvt. Bobby J. McBriie of Dinuba California, 18 years old, will be prosecuted for destroying Army property. He told investigators he started the blaze with a cigarette lighter touching it to burlap wrapping.
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Dinuba
Cal
P.lo
Dr Horan Dies After Long Illness in Troy
Dr Willam Horan a longtime Troy dentist died at Samaritan Hospital after a lengthy illness. A North Adams native he practiced in Troy for 21 years after earlier work in North Adams. Survived by widow M Helen Sullivan two sons Dr William Horan Jr and Robert both of New York City two daughters Maureen Horan Jones and another daughter Mrs Abbot Jones Jr. Funeral services at his home and St Francis de Sales Church with a Requiem Mass and burial in St Peters Cemetery.
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William EH. Horan, Jr
Robert C Horan
New York City
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HH Jones
William H. Horan
Richard Holt Horan
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St Peter's Cemetery
Executed in London for War Crimes and Espionage
Two Bulgarian men and a Yugoslav woman were sentenced to death by Fagoniay court on charges of war crimes and postwar espionage. The official Yugoslav news agency Tanjug said they will be executed by firing squad.
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Fagoniay
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Tanjug
Debated Taft-Hartley repeal sparks House clash
Washington lawmakers fought over Rep. Lesinski's push to repeal the Taft-Hartley Act and restore the Wagner Act. Supporters argued the current law curbs communists in unions. opponents warned of weakened emergency powers for the government and potential union infiltration. Debate failed to yield a final vote as leaders expected action later in the week.
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Lasinski
D.-Mich
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McConnell
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Lesinski
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Truman
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Wood
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Iid
Herter
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R-N.y
Hal- Neck
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Mr. Truman
Airmen End 1008-Hour Record Flight
Fullerton California sees Bill Barris and Dick Reidel complete a 1008 hour endurance flight in the Aecronca monoplane The Sunkist Lady landing at 11 43 50 PM PST They become the first flyers to exceed a thousand hours in one continuous flight after three prior attempts Crowd of about 8000 welcomed them back from a trek to Florida and back
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Calif
Bill Barris
Dick Reidel
Fullerton Airport
Barris
Riedel
Florida
Woman Revealed As FBI Counter Spy For Seven Years
Angele Calomiris testified at a conspiracy trial in New York that she joined the Communist Party in 1942 and served as an FBI informant for seven years, providing details from daily party activity. She identified Ginger Green as the man who welcomed her into the party and said she moved through Communist schools to aid the party’s aims in the United States.
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Communist Party
New York
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Wilner
Ops Point
Ginger
Gills Green
Vist
New York State
Miss Calomiris
Jibe Weing Olt
Syial
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Gele Cole
Texeer
Harold F. Medinz
Iiegal
William
Z. Foster
National Commune
Mali
Foster
United J
Rhe
Calomiris
Sullivan Quits Navy Post In Dispute Over Carrier
John L Sullivan resigned as Secretary of the Navy in a dispute with Secretary of Defense Johnson over halting the $189 million 85,000 ton aircraft carrier USS United States. Sullivan charged Johnson acted unilaterally without naval consultation, signaling a broader effort to abolish the Marine Corps and move naval aviation. President Truman accepted the resignation reluctantly and with thanks.
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John L Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Johnson
Truman
Sui Sullivan
Secretary of Défense
Chief of Naval Operations
Secretary of the Navy
USB
United States
Eighth Judge In District Approved in New York
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey signed a bill to elect one more Supreme Court Justice for the Third Judicial District covering Rensselaer Albany Schoharie Columbia Greene Ulster and Sullivan counties. The plan adds a seventh justice to ease heavy docket load and was approved by the district's judges and county boards. Current justices include Bergan Schirtck Taylor Murray Bookstein Ellsworth Foster and the new seat may be filled by a GOP candidate, with APPELLATE duties noted for Bergan and terms expiring this year.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Albany
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William H. Murray
Troy
Frencis Bergan
Isadore Bookstein
Harry E. Schirtck
Kingston
Roscoe Vf Ellsworth
Port Ewan
Sydney F. Foster
Liberty
Bergan
Schirick
Kenneth & MacAffer
Menands
Jeader
Albany County
Wouldike
Dewey
Monsignor James J. Griffin Dies at 93 in Rochester
The Rt Rev. Mar James J Griffin pastor emeritus of St Marys Roman Catholic Church dies after a long illness. He was ordained in 1582 and was the oldest priest in the Rochester Catholic Diocese.
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James J. Griffin
St. Marys Roman Catholic Church
Monsignor Griffin
Rochester Catholic
National League scoreboard notes and scattered results
The scoreboard reports Brooklyn 5 Boston 2 and Philadelphia 12 New York 11 in the National League. Cincinnati at St. Louis rain, Chicago at Pittsburg delayed. American League shows New York 3 Philadelphia and Cleveland 2, St Louis 0, Detroit 6 to Chicago 2, Detroit 7 to Chicago 10, Washington at Boston rained out.
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Allies Reject Deterrence in West German State Move
Western allies vow to back a West German republic despite Berlin blockade. British and U S officials echo the stance while Moscow signals possible lift of the blockade without preconditions. State Department figures warn the Russian proposal aims to sway German opinion. they remain confident in forming a West German government.
Jury selection hints at Coplon marriage to Soviet agent
In a Coplon espionage trial the defense suggested Judith Coplon, 27, might have planned to marry Soviet engineer Valentins A. Gubitchev and move to Russia. Prosecutors questioned jurors as Palmer hinted at a social relationship to clarify movements before the arrest. Gubitchev was released on 190000 dollar bail and must stay within New York federal district.
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Judith Coplon
Archibald Palmier
Miss Coplon
New York
Valentins A. Gubitchev
United Nations
Gubitchev
Federal District of
Palmer
Russia
FBI
United States
Judith Copion
Gubitchey
Senator Lucas II Washington ULP-Alda hospitalized for checkup
Nels disclosed yesterday that he is in a hospital here for a general checkup and rest. The Senate majority leader expects to return to duty in two or three days.
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ULP
Alda
Senate
Lucas
Mm. Nels
McLean Reelected as AP President Amid Board Vote
Robert McLean, president of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, was reelected president of the Associated Press yesterday. The AP board confirmed the renewal, highlighting continued leadership for the news cooperative.
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New York
Robert Mc ‘Aan
Philadelphia Cvening Bulletin
Associated Presa B
Clergyman Held As Witness In Pistol Slaying Of Wife
Rev George Hetenyt 40, a western New York Episcopal pastor, was ordered held on a terroris witness charge in the pistol slaying of his wife, Jean Garcia Hetenyt. The body was found in the Genesee River and a bullet from his car matched the wound. Bail was set at 10000 as authorities described a troubled account with the suspect claiming coercion and discussing psychiatrists.
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Geneace River
George Hetenyt
New York
Jean G. R. Garcia
Botha
Mre Hetenyi
Monroe Caszty
Clarence Hearty
Daniel
O'Mara
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State Supreme Court
Hetenyi
Helensi
Monroe
Amherst
Albert Skinmer
Gergyman
Wba Ad
State Dept Rules Out Any Strings on Berlin Offer
Washington reported the State Department stated there are no hidden conditions on Moscow’s proposal to lift the Berlin blockade in exchange for a four power conference. Officials noted the plan hinges on public assurances and that the United States Britain and France do not delay the Western Germany move or the formation of a new German government.
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Tass
Syria closes border as Trans-Jordan tensions escalate
Husni Zayim reports Syria will seal its border with Trans-Jordan and deploy troops to defend borders. King Abdullah warns against annexation attempts as regional powers fear growing influence and possible Egypt talks influence.
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