Revolt Interrupts Bogota Parley and Miners Pension Fight
In Bogota a peaceful Inter American conference was halted by a violent riot sparked by the assassination of Liberal leader Jorge Eulcer Galton. Rioters burned, killed, and attacked the presidential residence. A new Liberal Conservative coalition cabinet formed as authorities blamed Communist influence.
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Bogota
GOP Aspirarus
Colombia
Capitol
Jorge Eulcler Galton
Liberal Party
Ospina Perez
Russia
George Marshall
France
Italy
Missia
Settlement of Coal Strike Involves John L Lewis Contempt
Half a million soft coal miners end a 28 day strike after John L Lewis announces a pension victory but must face a contempt of court charge before Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough. A political maneuver with Speaker Joe Martin and Sen Styles Bridges helps shape a compromise granting $100 a month pensions for older miners with long service.
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John L. Lewis
Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
Joseph Martin
Rep
Mass
Lews
Ezra van Horn
Martin
Sen
Styles. Bridges Rep
NHL
Lewis and
van Horn
Bridges
O Werfare
New Hampshire
Joe Martin
G I Bill education dropouts among World War I veterans
Veterans administration reports nearly half of 5,245,000 World War I veterans entering formal education under the G I bill have abandoned courses. More than 400,000 completed work, with most under the G L bill or rehabilitation programs.
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Veterans ® Administration
Ee Pe Keene Sater
Iadia A
Wisconsin GOP Primary Sets Stassen Upward Toward Nomination
Wisconsin voters awarded Harold Stassen 19 of 37 delegates, boosting his national prospects as MacArthur and Dewey faltered. The result marks Stassen as a rising Midwest contender, with subsequent primaries in Nebraska Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Ohio shaping the race toward California's June 1 finale.
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St. Paul
Stassen
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Harold Stansen
Minnesota
Douglas MacArthur
Hearst
Russia
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Midwest
Dewey
MacArthur
Wendell Willkle
New Hampshire
Plains of
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Harold Stassen
Sen. Howard ‘Taft
Ohio
Taft
California
Earl Warrens
Coal gasoline seen as longer lasting but pricier option
Research scientist Dr. R W Shrebs of Baton Rouge La predicts gasoline derived from coal will cost 30 to 15 cents more per gallon than current fuel yet provide ample supply for about 1 000 years even as it enters general use He notes shortages would not be a concern for motorists once coal gasoline becomes common.
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R. W.shrebs
Baton Rouge
Finns and Russia reach mutual aid pact amid distrust
The treaty described as a pact of mutual assistance aims to shield Finland as a buffer state, promising joint action against aggression from Germany or allies. Premier Josef Braun hailed the deal as a shift from distrust toward renewed relations, noting Finland preserves sovereignty while joining Russia’s western bloc.
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Rusata
Finland
Sweet
Trussia
Germany
Moscow
Nussle
Josef Braun
Hail- Thfefron
Russia
Forrestal says USSR may gain atom bomb capacity soon
Secretary Forrestal testified to the House Armed Services Committee that Russia knows how to assemble the atom bomb but lacks industrial capacity to produce it yet. He cited Dr. Vannevar Bush and noted the United States no longer has a monopoly on A bomb production, but did not specify when the Soviets might attain industrial capability.
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Defense
James Forrester
House
Armed Services Committee
Russia
U. S
Forrestal
Truman Council Presses for Broad Controls on Inflation
The President's Council of Economic Advisers urged nationwide discipline to curb inflation amid defense spending and tax cuts. They warned Congress, dominated by Republicans, to offset defense costs with reduced government outlays and consider new taxes if needed. The report notes inflation fears but says the economy can avoid full rationing with disciplined spending.
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Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
Council
Congress
General Store In NY Sells Pigs Gold And Gas Masks
New York City Salvage division head Leo P Flood handles municipal surplus items for sale. The department expects up to 900000 in yearly sales and auctions off items from police fire hospitals prisons schools and other city bodies including 500 grams of radioactive gold 165 grams of plain gold 250 pigs from reform schools and a ferry boat among many objects.
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New York
Miasua
New York City
Leo P. Flood
Flood
Small Boy Captures Nimble Goat With Flying Tackle
DES MOINES A 12-year-old boy tackled a nimble goat that eluded two patrolmen by leaping from a church roof. The goat ran like a deer and was trapped against a 4 foot fence before Davia, 12, seized it on a porch and stopped the escapade.
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Des Moines
Headquarters
William Purdy
Davia
Turkey poult loss and disease threats in farming study
A Utah Agricultural College survey finds nearly one third of turkey poults are lost during growth. Paratyphoid infection, pullorum disease and infectious sinusitis are top killers that can be transmitted through eggs. Healthy starter stock, sanitary brooding, and cooperative sourcing of poults are urged to reduce losses.
Early Spraying Advised For Black Cherry Aphid
Insect specialists urge sprays before buds break to control the black cherry aphid more effectively than after buds open. Large aphid feeding can alter fruit size and flavor, and honeydew can make fruit sticky and unattractive, inviting sooty mold. Sweet cherries show higher infestation than sour varieties.
Neglected Farm Forest Proves Valuable Asset
A neglected woodland on the back forty, once resented for occupying land better used for grazing, is now seen as a paying crop that can be quickly converted into cash. The owner recognizes trees on poor soils can yield products beyond grain, roots, pasture, and dairy.
Farm uses adapt war born quonsets at Brighton
A Brighton Michigan farmer showcases adapted quonset huts from war use for farm work. The photo highlights improved window arrangements and practical interior tweaks reflecting postwar agricultural renovations.
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Brighton
Colorful Pansy Chair Set Crochet Pattern No 5583
A charming chair set with lavender and white pansies crocheted on fabric. The ad promises complete instructions and illustrations for the Shaded Pansies Set Pattern No 5583 and urges sending 20 cents with name and address to receive the pattern, noting high demand and current subscriptions.
Do all deer shed their horns every year
Answers to five questions about animals, writing, food value, sports, and trade. Deer shed horns in spring. typewriter keys were arranged for ease of use by a printer. garlic has a small amount of Vitamin C. about three million golfers and fifteen million bowlers in the country. locals won’t buy items wrapped in other paper.
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Africa
Hoot iron transfer offer for Glorious Bird pattern
Fragmentary ad shows a drive to obtain a hoot iron transfer for a color design named Glorious Bird with Pattern No. 744. The call requests 20 cents and provides a space for name, address, and pattern number.
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Glorious Bird
Death Reunites Mother and Guadalcanal Hero Thompson
GAFFNEY South Carolina Mrs Hester Porter Thompson waited years for her Marine son Edgar Dean Thompson to return from Guadalcanal. News he was killed in action arrived, then the body came home for burial on native soil. A double funeral service united mother and son as they lay side by side.
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Gaffney, & G
Hester Porter Thompson
Edgar Dean ‘Thompson
Guadalcanal
Pie. Thompson
Pacific
Prompt Action To Relieve Cattle Bloat
Prompt measures relieve cattle bloat. If bloating begins, exercise the animal and massage the abdomen to promote belching. A wooden gag may be placed across the mouth to aid relief. The goal is to remove intestinal gases and restore comfort and normal respiration.
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