Repealer Of Taft Labor Law Falls In House Vote
The House defeated Rep. Vito Marcantonio’s bid to reenact the Wagner Act, voting 275 to 37 against the Taft Hartley repealer. Administration leaders planned to add Taft Hartley provisions to improve passage as allies warned Southern Democrats. Senator Russell criticized patronage politics as parties argued over policy.
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Reds and British Agree Truce on Berlin Canal Traffic
In Berlin a 24 hour armed truce allows canal traffic to proceed without Russian interference. Soviet water chief Kvashnin and British commander Bendon will plan a joint approach to the waterways dispute while guards stand down at the three control locks in the British sector.
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Difficulties in Forming of German State
Washington officials said on April 2 that full agreement between the Western powers and the eastern authorities on unification and joint control of Germany faces obstacles. They cited Russia’s stance as a barrier to an early Berlin crisis resolution and noted no sign of policy changes from Moscow despite Acheson’s New York speech.
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Freight Conductor Is Found Injured in Coolidge
FREIGHT CONDUCTOR GLENN G. WILSON, about 55, was injured early Friday in Coolidge when he fell or was pushed from an eastbound train. He is in Pinal General Hospital Florence in not serious condition. Authorities sought hobos aboard the passing train as a possible attacker. Dr Law said the injury could result from a blow to the head.
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Ambush attacks devastate Quezon party in the Philippines
In Manila on April 29 angry Filipinos faced a brutal ambush that killed Aurora Quezon widow of the first president and three relatives. The bodies were moved under armored escort as a larger manhunt pressed in the Hukbalahap strongholds north of Manila.
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Funds Received For Tucson Man In Guatemala Case
A $500 fund to defend Harry Rothe, 29, of Tucson, was received by the U S embassy in Guatemala City on Thursday. The embassy said the money came from Mrs Rothe. No funds have been received for Walter Glenn, the other American detained. Formal charges against the two revolutionaries are expected this week.
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Boss To Testify In Spy Trial
In Washington on April 29 the government called two key witnesses in the Judith Coplon espionage trial. William E. Foley, Coplon’s justice department boss, testified about an FBI report alleged to be shown to her on the day of her arrest in New York with Russian agent Valentine Gabbitchev. Ruth M. Rosson, an internal security attorney, was set to follow and support the prosecution claim that Coplon protested when relieved from duty and pressed to view all internal security reports and embassy personnel information.
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Flag Raising Ceremony Opens Cinco de Mayo Observance
ACE BUSHNELL reports the Cinco de Mayo event begins at 6 am May 5 at the Mexican consulate in Tucson with a flag raising, speeches, and music. The piece also explains Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day, which is Sept 15 and 16, and notes historical context from Carmen Beltran.
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Frisch to Manage Giants in Durocher's Absence
Frankie Frisch will coach the New York Giants in place of suspended Leo Durocher. Frisch, former manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, will lead the team as they face the Boston Braves in the first night game of the year at 8 30 p m EDT.
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Dewey Eyes Another Run for President After Two Losses
Albany report says Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, after defeats in 1944 and 1948, still harbors presidential ambitions and may pursue a third bid. Friends cite his fighting spirit and interest in government as factors in a possible comeback, though no decision has been made.
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Government boosts pork exports to prop up hog prices
The Agriculture Department increased the April to June pork export allocation to 73,000,000 pounds, six times the previous level, to support sagging hog prices. The order covers shipments to 12 foreign countries, with full details in BULLETINS on page 13.
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Postmaster Nominations Include Clifton and Safford Picks
President Truman named over 1,000 postmasters including Allan Baker for Clifton Arizona and Wallace E Bryce for Safford Arizona in a broad nominations list dated April 29.
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Truman
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Clifton, Ariz
Wallace E. Bryce
Safford, Ariz
Customs Seize Chiang Jewels in Misunderstood Shipment
San Francisco customs officers halted a package labeled aspirin that housed envelopes of jewelry sent to Mme. T. V. Soong, sister in law of Chiang Kai-shek. The item, routed from A. Lowe 55 Montgomery St to N. C. Chun at Bank of Canton Hong Kong, was discovered during routine inspection after several misunderstandings.
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Hongkong
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Reds Cut Line Report Thrusts Near Shanghai and Hangchow
Communist spearheads push toward Shanghai as a four pronged drive nears Kashin and Hangchow with lines reportedly cut. Foreign evacuations accelerate as Vice Admiral Badger prepares to aid Americans if needed and shores hold against looting fears.
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Blaze Destroys Barn and Damages Phoenix Apt Building
Fire gutted a barn and damaged furnishings in a three unit apartment house in south Phoenix. Sparks spread to a nearby four room frame house causing roof damage. Estimated property loss set at $5,000. Fire officials said the fire started in the rear yard and spread to the brick building.
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BBC Dinner Sparks Clash Over Modern Art
London April 29 Britons were startled as the Royal Academy dinner broadcast on the BBC veered from its sedate image. Prominent guests including Winston Churchill and Field Marshal Montgomery argued over Picasso and Matisse, drawing protests and cheers from listeners. Sir Alfred Munnings, president, denounced modern painters as daubers while recounting a walk with Churchill about kicking Picasso.
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