Oak Ridge Walkout Ends As Workers Return To Plants
Oak Ridge Tennessee. Union walkout at two key atomic plants ends after a week with 80 percent of 2400 day shift workers back by 8 30 am. AFL laborers vote to end wildcat strike and return as mediation board timing is promised within 14 days.
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Oak Ridge
Tenn
AFL
Atomic Energy Commission
Wildcat
Atomic Center
Atomic Energy Commission Safety Patrol
AEC
Army Acts Against Japs Who Attacked American Personnel
In Tokyo the U S Army tried eight Japanese communists accused of the first public assault on American troops during the occupation. The provost court convened soon after the rally incident, hearing testimonies through the night and adjourning to resume Thursday morning.
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Tokyo
America
Rites at Pleasant Plain for Hoskins
Funeral services for Gilbert Hoskins will be held Thursday afternoon at the Friends church in Pleasant Plain. A short service will occur at the home at 1 o clock with burial in the Friends cemetery. Reverend Leslie McCarter in charge.
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Brighton
Gilbert Hoskins
Friends Church
Pleasant Plain
Leslie McCarter
Friends Cemetery
Mr. Hoskins
Unclear fragment hints at Good Samaritan theme
Fragmentary text mentions a good Samaritan among friends and following the spirit of a man named John. No clear event or details to confirm a full news item.
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John
Holiday Death Toll Reaches 511 Mark
The Memorial Day weekend death toll across the United States reached 511, with 301 killed in traffic accidents from Friday 6 p.m. to midnight last night. The report also cited 98 drownings and multiple injuries nationwide.
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United Press
No Accidents Here Washington County Over Memorial Weekend
Washington county report cites no serious automobile accidents over Memorial Day weekend. Law enforcement notes many drivers and visitors observed careful driving, contrasting national headlines of fatalities during the holiday period.
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Washington County
Memorial Day Traffic Toll Hits Record Across Nation
The four day holiday brought 11 deaths in plane crashes and 104 in other mishaps. Overall and highway crash deaths surpassed any prior Memorial Day. Ned H Dearborn of the National Safety Council urged shame for the massacre as 20 million cars clogged roadways and accidents occurred in head-ons, side-swipes, rear-ends, and railroad crossing incidents.
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Ned H. Dearborn
National Safety Council
Fifth Army Plans Invasion Drill at Sault Ste Marie Locks
Fifth Army gears up for a June invasion drill at the Sault Ste Marie locks. State national guards, air force, and coast guard will defend as specially trained troops attempt to sabotage shipping. The exercise aims to give troops experience with Soo area terrain and routes.
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Fifth Army
Sault Ste. Marie
Detroit
National Guardsmen
Air Force
Coast Guard
Stephen J. Chamberlin
Soo
Soo Area
Chamberlin
Divorce suit filed by LaVanda Reynolds
LaVanda Reynolds files for divorce from John Reynolds alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks custody of four minor children.
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LaVanda Reynolds
John Reynolds
Washington Junior College Semester Honor Roll
Robert Everett, principal, released the second semester honor roll for Washington junior college. Top honors go to Robert Burham with a perfect 4.0. Norma Horak follows with 3.9. Other listed students include Patricia Brower, Mary Havel, William Mitchell, Mary Swift, Jean McKinney, Keith Coakley, Leo Olsen, Barbara Rathmell, and Dean Garrett.
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Robert Everetts
Washington Junior College
Robert Burham
Norma Horak
Patricia Brower
Mary Havel
William Mitchell
Mary Swift
Jean McKinney
Keith Coakley
Leo Olsen
Barbara Rathmell
Dean Garrett
Memorial Fountain Reopened in Central Park for Summer
Washington's Memorial Fountain in Central Park was turned on Tuesday after maintenance and repair. Workmen completed cleaning and repair, and the fountain will illuminate the park each evening this summer.
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Washington
Central Park
Teens Invited to Free Fairfield Dance
Teen-agers in Fairfield are invited to a free dance sponsored by the Dagles in cooperation with the American Foundation of Musicians. The event Friday evening June 2 at the Eagles hall runs from 8 30 to 1 80 oclock with Slim Gardner and his Aristocrats providing music and chaperoned supervision.
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Dagles
Fairfield
Sposoring Organization
Eagles
Slim Gardner
Communists mass at East West border threaten invasion of West Germany
About seven thousand West German communists massed along the east west border near Luebeck vowing to force entry into western Germany. Police on the British zone side prevented crossing with boats patrolling the bay as groups of 1000 fighters were repelled. Forty one injured, two hospitalized, while East German supporters shouted defiance from the border.
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Berlin
Luebeck
Germany
Max Reimann
GOC
Hamburg
Luebeck Bay
Heilingenhafen
Travemuende
Western Germany
Stalin
Transient questioned in Clinton rape slaying
In Clinton Iowa a 72 year old widow Mrs Lillian Chapman was found beaten and strangled in a neighbor’s yard. A hobo with a prior sex offense sentence was questioned after sleeping in a box car near the scene. Coroner reports indicate blunt force head injury and rape.
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Clinton
Lillian Chapman
Ted R. Long
Forreston
Ill
Long
Stateville Penitentiary
Joliet, Ill
L. O. Riggert
First Dance Planned in Remodeled Armory
Capt Harold Stephens reports ticket sales underway for a Battery A sponsored dance in the remodeled armory at the west edge of Washington. A smooth concrete floor enhances the venue for dancing as Leo Pieper’s orchestra provides the music. the event is set for Tuesday evening June 13 with tickets $1 in advance or $1.25 at the door.
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Harold Stephens
National Guard
Washington
Leo Pieper
Battery
Two Illinois students die in B-25 crash near air base
An air force B-25 crashed on a farm near Bugicny Wisconsin today killing two University of Illinois students. Capt. Woodrow A. Abbott said both were sole occupants and their identities would be released after kin notification. The aircraft, part of an air reserve training mission, spun from about 2000 feet and burned. escape appeared impossible.
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Air Force
University of Illinois
Woodrow A. Abbott
Chanute Field
Here
Lake Forest
Grove City
Abbott
FBI Testimony In Amerasia Affair Before Senate Panel
Two FBI officials Assistant Director Louis B. Nichols and D Milton Ladd testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee led by Senator Tydings. They addressed the Amerasia case tied to McCarthy charges about communist influence at the State Department. Prosecutor Hitchcock testified FBI evidence may have been obtained illegally. McCarthy demanded subpoenas for six Amerasia defendants and cross examination rights.
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Washington
FBI
Senate
Amerasia
Louis B. Nichols
D. Milton Ladd
J. Edgar Hoover
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Millard E. Tydings
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
State Department
Nichols
Ladd
Robert M. Hitchcock
Buffalo N. Y
McCarthy
Tydings
Subcommittee Suboena
Marine Corps League Decorates Cemeteries on Memorial Day
The Harry Barker detachment of the Marine Corps League visited three cemeteries on Memorial Day placing wreaths. Representatives honored Wayland, What Cheer and Iowa City with wreath ceremonies.
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Harry Barker
Marine Corps League
League
Wayland
What Cheer
Iowa City
Urges Action on DP Compromise Measure
Washington D C Chairman Emanuel Celler urged senate house conferees to finish action today on the displaced persons compromise bill. He hopes to bring the measure to the floor by week’s end as conferees work to resolve House and Senate differences. The deal would raise the DP ceiling and permit entry of expellees from communist Eastern Europe.
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Washington
Emanuel Celler
N. Y
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Eastern
Europe
Haskins Exchange to Close Cutting Off 63 Lines Today
Haskins telephone exchange will close today with 63 customers losing service for now emergency calls only until midnight. Mrs. Ed Murphy owner says no operator secured eight hours daily keeps the line in limbo awaiting further negotiations. June 1 will sever service to 68 homes and businesses when disconnection takes effect.
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Haskins Telephone Exchange
John Skubal
Round Grove
Ed Murphy
National Guard Unit Open For Enlistments
Captain Harold Stephens commanding officer of Washington's national guard unit announced the guard is again open for enlistments. A number of ratings are also open to unit members. Interested young men should contact the armory for enlistment requirements.
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Harold Stephens
Washington
National Guard
Keeper Complains About Silly Dog Names in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara California: Jack Keevil, superintendent of the city animal shelter, denounces odd dog names. Uncommon picks include Fancy Pants Fiji Signa Phi Scaredy Cat Dimples Cinderella Damit Hot Cakes Snookums Beedlebaum. Common tags list Mitzi Rags Spot Sandy Skipper Lassie.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Jack Keevil
City Animal Shelter
Fiji
Scaredy Cat
Dimples
Cinderella
Mitzi
Rags
Fpot
Sandy
Skipper
Lassie
Roller Rink Opens Under New Owner in Washington
The Washington roller rink opens today with free skating for children in the afternoon under new owner Brvyan Rich. Regular business starts tonight as the venue begins operations.
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Washington
Brvyan Rich
Acheson Outlines Western Unity and Defense Needs
Secretary of State Dean Acheson told Congress that a strong united western bloc is essential to deter Soviet threats. He described meetings in Paris and London with Bevin and Schuman and others, urging rapid defense buildup and continued production to sustain peace and social gains.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Congress
Russia
House
Senate
Acheson
Paris
London
Ernest Bevin
Robert Scchuman
Coolidge
Library of Congress
State Department
Voice of America
Little Hope for Early Congress Adjournment
Congress aims to adjourn July 31 but Senate leader Scott Lucas doubts success. Progress hinges on FEPC and a potential speed-up plan with Sen. Taft as discussions with White House proceed. If a schedule is agreed, headway toward adjournment may occur. otherwise, long House and Senate sessions loom.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Scott W. Lucas
FEPC
Illinois
White House
Lucas
Robert A. Taft
Roy D
House
Mrs Ralph Young of Ainsworth Visits Washington on Business
Mrs Ralph Young of Ainsworth traveled to Washington today for business dealings.
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Ralph Young
Ainsworth
Washington
Des Moines Weather Outlook With Cool, Pleasant Temps
Forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions this afternoon and tonight in Iowa. Highs reach 72 to 78 with lows 40 to 45 in the north and 50 in the southwest. Thursday remains fair and cool with highs 68 to 72. West to northwest winds around 20 mph and humidity moderate today and moderately low Thursday.
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Lowa
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Judith Coplon
Albert H. Socolov
New York
T. J. Newman
New London
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Trygve Lie
Idlewild
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