Berlin blockade ends by plebiscite push to form central German government
UP sources say Russia would press for a plebiscite to establish a central German government as the first step to lift the Berlin blockade. German observers expect a yes vote for unity, with plans to block a western German state and gain Ruhr control. Berlins food relief and rail traffic measures would follow as the blockade ends. General Clay praised Allied airmen for breaking the Soviet stand.
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Britain Ships Reinforcements To Hong Kong In Defense Push
Defense Minister A V Alexander told Commons Britain is sending air, land and sea reinforcements to Hong Kong to deter a possible Communist attack. The report also notes Chinese Nationalist air activity near Peiping and ongoing clashes near Shanghai as the Japanese occupation era recedes and Hong Kong's population and British presence are described.
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Labor Measure That Will Please Labor Measure That Will Please
Chairman John Lesinski said the House labor committee will start work next week on a new bill able to win support from northern and southern Democrats. He aims to repeal Taft Hartley this year and predicted a bill ready within a month.
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Oil Prospect Seen Near Willcox In Sulphur Springs Valley
State Land Commissioner O C Williams predicted oil and gas will be found in the Sulphur Springs valley near Willcox as A S Waddell and Lloyd Duncan push their wildcat Well No 1 toward depth. Williams called the area the best in the state and noted plans to add a third rig within 30 days.
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Art) Waddell
Lloyd Duncan
Waddell-Duncan Company
C Of C Warned Of Recession Ahead
Washington May 5 The United States chamber of commerce warned that business could face a readjustment and potential recession unless private enterprise is reactivated and government actions support expansion. Murray Shields of Bank of Manhattan urged realistic remedies beyond spending, aligning with a Truman council forecast of disinflation and further cost of living easing.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Murray Shields
Bank of Manhattan
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Shields
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
White House
Edwin G. Nourse
Council
Che Ana
Sheriff Seeks Funds Again to Run Pima County Office
The Pima county sheriff's office faces a new funding squeeze as the state tax commission may need to authorize an additional 10000 to cover operations for the last two months of the fiscal year. County officials note salary funds remain adequate for 40 staff, but vehicle and operating costs will drain remaining cash.
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Pima County Sheriff's Office
Fred C. Goodell
Sheriff's Office
Goodell
Board of Supervisors
Richard E. Kolb
Tax Commission
Pima County
New Factory Strike at Arizona Portland Cement Plant
A jurisdictional strike between the Boilermakers and Iron Workers unions, AFL, continued at the Arizona Portland Cement plant on Thursday with no end in sight. About 170 men were idled Wednesday as boilermakers picketed the plant entrance while 22 iron workers crossed the line. The dispute centers on which union should perform a specific kiln task during construction.
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Iron Workers
AFL
Arizona Portland Cement Company
Arizona Voters Endorse Labor Reform. Patten Murdock Defy
An Arizona editorial condemns Representatives Harold A. Patten and John Murdock for voting against the Wood bill despite twice clear voter mandates. It notes 1946 state constitutional amendments supporting right to work and 1948 measures with tougher labor teeth, urging representatives to align with public will or face consequences.
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Truman
Arizona
Harold A. Patten
John Murdock
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Mr. Murdock
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Ford Walkout at River Rouge Hits 135000 Jobs Warned Spread
Detroit May 5 CIO United Auto Workers struck Ford Motor Co s River Rouge plant over speed up as 59200 workers walked out and 3200 at Lincoln Mercury division. The walkout could idle 135200 Ford workers nationwide within three weeks amid failed talks. Pickets gathered as production lines halted cutting daily output. Ford dealers faced potential empty showrooms with no factory backlog.
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Nogales Cinco de Mayo Festival Reaches Peak
Associated Press reports Nogales leads the Cinco de Mayo celebrations as Arizona joins Sonora and Mexico in commemorating the Puebla defeat anniversary. Gov. Garvey attends. crowds fill the border area for dances parades and the crowning of Fiesta queen Lillian Ann Manson.
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Republic of Mexico
Puebla
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Yuma
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Naco
Cinco de Mayo
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Lillian Ann Manson
Miss Manson
Truman pledges repeal of Taft Hartley at news conference
President Truman declares he will continue to fight for repeal of the Taft Hartley labor law and vows a fair law as part of the Democratic platform. He notes the four year administration and welcomes the Big Four Berlin blockade accord as discussed in Paris. He sees no need to meet Stalin or Attlee.
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Paris
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Attlee
Gehringer Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
Former Detroit Tigers second baseman Charles Gehringer was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He played 18 seasons with Detroit and retired after 1941 with a .321 career batting average, becoming the 56th inductee at Cooperstown.
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Detroit Tigers
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Baseball results from National and American Leagues games
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Fear Pact Use By President
A Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the North Atlantic Treaty weighs whether a President may deploy armed forces without a congressional war declaration. Historian debate cites 140 prior U S armed deployments without war declarations, noting outcomes depend on the President. The article references Lovett’s assurance and points to the treaty’s clause of collective action for armed attack.
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Hamilton
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United States
Senate Committee
Robert A. Lovett
Norway
Library of Congress
Hope Slips For 4 Trapped Men
Four miners are trapped 800 feet underground in the Gilberton Coal Co No 5 colliery after a Tuesday night fire in Girardville Pennsylvania. State Mine Inspector Timothy A. Ryan reports toxic fumes and a possible valve opening may have kept hope alive as air compressors and large fans attempt to clear smoke.
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Timothy A. Ryan
Gilberton Coal Co
Ryan
Ingrid Bergman Returns To Stromboli Amid Romance Rumors
Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini resume filming on After The Storm at Stromboli while her husband Dr. Peter Lindstrom evades reporters and plans to depart Rome for the United States. Magnani dismisses claims of Bergman’s private affair as irrelevant.
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