Talks Fail In Rail Strike
Federal mediator said prospects for early settlement of the five day old rail strike do not look promising after a five hour session with firemen's representatives and railroad officials. The stoppage affects five major systems and began Wednesday, with 80 thousand fired on New York Central lines and 85 thousand idle on Pennsylvania tracks. Picket lines formed at Harrisburg and key divisions to hinder eastbound traffic to Philadelphia and New York and southbound routes to Baltimore and Washington.
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Purge Rumors Rise as Polish Party Alarm Grips Warsaw
Diplomatic sources report a wide purge in the Polish United Workers Party following a central committee meeting. Observers note plans to tighten party ties, accelerate collectivization, and potentially purge senior ranks linked to Soviet influence amid a fatal jet crash footprint and widening political shifts in Poland.
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Boston Lobster House Destroyed By Fire
A three alarm blaze at Foster’s Wharf on the Boston Tea Party historic waterfront caused about 70 dollars in damage to the lobster house. Eight workers were overcome by smoke. one, William Desmond H., remained hospitalized for treatment. Roughly 100000 pounds of live lobsters were destroyed in the two story Atwood Bros building.
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Red Cross Names Laise Washington GP
The American Red Cross announced Frederick S. Laise of Atlington Va has been named national director for fund raising. He will succeed Royal C. Agne of Warrington who retires May 31.
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McCarthy Slugfest With State Dept Over Inaccuracies
Washington clashes emerge after Edward Barrett publicized State Department rebuttal to Senator McCarthy’s ASNE remarks. McCarthy replies from New York denying misstatements while defending his 205 list claim and accusing press accounts of distortions. Barrett’s letter targets McCarthy’s April 20 speech to editors.
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Chinese Reds Rehearsal Raid Repulsed
Nationalists in Formosa report a early invasion rehearsal by twenty Red boats near Chushan 100 miles southeast of Shanghai. The raid on two villages caused heavy losses to Red garrisons and was followed by stronger nationalist warnings of a broader invasion threat.
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GOP Leadership Battle Shapes Pennsylvania Primary Clash
The Pennsylvan ia GOP faces a sharp contest for party control as competing factions clash over the gubernatorial and senatorial nominations. Veteran figures like Grundy and Dol, aligned with rivals, vie for influence while national attention lingers on Dewey and the insurgent wing.
Cabinet Has Public Session in Chicago During Truman Visit
Cabinet members told a Chicago audience that the nation remains peaceful and prosperous and that the Fair Deal would aid continued progress. Webb spoke for foreign policy while Sawyer noted strong but uneven industry, Tobin highlighted record employment, Brannan urged price supports, and the remarks framed the president’s Chicago visit amid the Democratic conference.
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Edward J Flynn Taken To Hospital In Chicago
Edward J Flynn Democratic national committeeman from New York fell ill at his Blackstone Hotel suite yesterday and was rushed to St Luke's Hospital in Chicago for treatment.
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Three Killed Six Hurt In Head On Auto Crash
Three people died and six were seriously injured in a head on collision south of Monroe on Arden road along State Highway 1v. The dead were Willner 35 Brooklyn Mrs Paula Guerrini New York and Harry Tares 35 Bronx. The six injured were moved to Tuxtlo Hospital. A hospital spokesman said Firtin was resting comfortably and in good condition. A national committee spokesman noted Frena had indigestion. The report notes heavy Sunday traffic and a five mile closure lasting about 90 minutes.
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Truman Raps Russia Short Of War In Madison Speech
President Truman charged Russia with using every means short of war to erode free nations and urged cooperation through credit unions to stave off isolationism. He spoke at the University of Wisconsin, attended church in Madison, and headed toward Chicago for a political speech.
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University of Wisconsin
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McCarthy
F.wis
State Department
National and American League Scoreboard Summary
The scoreboard lists multiple results across leagues with scores for New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Washington Albany Wilkes-Barre Hartford Scranton Binghamton Willamport Utica and related matchups. Numerous errors and typos appear in team names and figures, but key outcomes include New York 4 Philadelphia 3 and 7 to 1 style exchanges, along with Boston Washington and Chicago Cleveland results.
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Four Drowned In Ohio During Mother's Day Outing
Evansville Indiana reports a tragic Mother's Day outing on the Ohio River where a boat with a four horsepower motor overturned. Four youths drowned, seven rescued, with injured and missing among the group. Names and ages indicate several residents from Wayne County and nearby areas. Authorities continuing search and recovery operations.
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Communists Arrested in Cairo Oil Union Raid
Last night authorities arrested 18 members of a Communist oil workers group in Cairo. The action followed a lighting aid operation by the Ministry of Internal Security aimed at curbing subversive activity.
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Funeral Of Judge Byron To Be Held Tomorrow
Funeral services for James F. Byron Troy police justice from 1912 to 1947 will be held tomorrow morning at 9 from Washington Park Funeral Home and 10 30 from St. Patrick's Church with a solemn requiem mass. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers include Ambrose V. Canning Joseph F. Walsh Joseph E Walsh William J. Ryan Leo F. Boland and Patrick R. McGrath, all longtime friends. Byron's 36 year tenure began in 1911 after defeating Frank B. Valentine. He carried campaigns in 1941 and 1948 with nominations from ALP and later the Republican Party. He once quipped he would rather be a dog and boy at the moon than submit to a political leader. Born in Troy he was educated at I waSalls Institute and Albany Law School.
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Coal Prices Rise In Britain Increase To Nationalized Rail Rates
The Labour government plans a second price rise to cover higher freight costs charged by nationalized railways. Coal costs will climb from low pence to over five shillings seventy cents, with London households paying about £5 8d for coal previously. The Ministry of Transport says higher freight charges are needed to raise controlled prices for iron steel and related products.
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Thousands Flee Flood In Winnipeg
Winnipeg facing record Red River flooding as officials warn of a possible 31 foot crest early next week. About 75,000 residents, mostly women and children, have evacuated a metro area normally home to 350,000. Martial law possible if flood worsens, with army evacuation plans and strategic stockpiles of bread and essentials prepared.
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Inonu Party Beaten In Turkish Election Report
Istanbul reports claim Inonu's ruling party defeated as Celal Bayar's Democrat Party likely won a majority in the Grand National Assembly. Independent sources note possible changes in foreign minister and other ministerial posts as results sweep provinces and imply a shift in government power. Final tallies expected tomorrow.
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Allies Plan To Ease Controls Across Germany
Western allies led by U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin and French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman propose gradual removal of controls in Western Germany and integration into Western Europe while retaining troops for defense against Russia The statement emphasizes Allied role as defense force not police and signals possible expansion of a western defense and economic alliance to include other nations and a new supreme western defense command under American leadership
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Supreme Western Défense Command
Omar Bradley
Chhairman
U.S. Joint Chiefs For Staff
Lord Blontgomery
Man Admits Slaying Uncle in Cortland County
Ernest Franklin Thompson, 35, of Cortland County, confessed to fatally shooting his uncle Morris Bush Jr. and wounding two of Bush's sons Fay and Glenn. He forged the uncle’s name on a note and used Bush’s car as collateral, with the shotgun discarded in the Tioughniece River. Thompson to be charged with homicide.
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Jet Pilot Killed in Base Crash at Quis Air Force Base
A jet pilot identified as 36 year old Kalled Teetete died when his jet crashed during landing at Quis Air Force base. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact, investigators said.
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