Knox Resolution Shelved in Harmony With Harding Plan
Washington May 5 1951 The Knox resolution passed in an abbreviated form satisfies President Harding and Secretary Hughes as they untangle foreign policy. The Senate shows only a mild rift over disarmament timing, while Harding shapes the plan and gains Congress’s cautious approval.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Senate
Harding
Hughes
Hhem
Knox
Germany
Wilson
Marion
Washington
Congress
Iate
New York
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Death Farm Owner and Sons Indicted on Peonage Charges
Macon Ga May 4 United Press reports two indictments of peonage against John S Williams proprietor of the Jasper county death farm and his three sons Leroy Hulland Marvin following prior murder indictments. Williams already holds a life sentence for murdering Lindsey Peterson and authorities seek the Williams boys who disappeared during the murder trial. The peonage indictments are the first against the family.
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United Press
Macon
John S. Willams
Jasper County
Williams
Leroy
Huland
Marvin
William
Lindsey Peterson
Craig and de Valera Hold Dublin Parley Reported
The Belfast Telegraph reports Sir James Craig and Eamon de Valera met in Dublin to discuss Irish affairs. Craig plans a special Ulster party meeting in Belfast tomorrow to review the situation.
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Byrthe
Associated Press
Belfast
Belfast Telegraph
James Craig
Eamon de Valera
Dublin
James
Ulster Party
Slacker Lists Published in Congressional Record
The War Department slacker lists will be printed in the Congressional Record after a House request by Representative Johnson of South Dakota. He argued publication would shield papers from liability if names appeared erroneously, and there was no objection.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Congressional Record
House
Johnson
South Dakota
Army Officials to Face Bergdoll Inquiry Subpoenas
Chief of Staff March and two army sergeants who aided Grover Cleveland Bergdoll’s escape, plus other army officials, will be subpoenaed by the Bergdoll investigating committee. Chairman Peters announced testifying next week with John O’Connor of the justice department also to be questioned. The next meeting is set for Monday.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Grover Cleveland
Mail Service Flier Burned to Death in Takeoff Crash
Rock Springs Wisconsin May 5 A mail service aviator 26 year old Bunting died when his airplane overturned during takeoff for a flight to Cheyenne with mail. His wife resides at Carney's Point New Jersey. He was badly injured in Omaha December 24 last when his plane fell to the ground. His mother lives in Camden New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Rock Springs
Wio
Bunting
Cheyenne
Carney’s Point
N. J. Bunting
Omaha
Neb
Camden
N. J
Weather Summary for Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin towns
Weather forecast from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau lists Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mason City Marshalltown New Hampton Postville Waterloo and Waverly in the report. Unpaved roads hinder driving with fair to good overall motor conditions and likely wet weather tonight and Sunday.
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U. S. Department_of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Dea Moines
Dubuque
Faribault
la Creme
Wis
Mason City
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterleo
Waverly
Kenyon Offers Public Welfare Department Bill
Senator Kenyon of Iowa today introduced the administration's proposal to create a cabinet headed department of public welfare. The plan splits welfare work into four divisions education public welfare social service and veteran service each led by an assistant secretary.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Kenyon
Iowa
Department of Public Welfare
Levee Break Widens in White River Region
Measures for relief were taken for residents of the Bayou Creek region northwest of Helena after a White River levee break flooded more than 116000 acres. No deaths reported though many families were displaced and about 1700 refugees were accounted for at Peach Orchard Bluff and Cotton Plant.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Bayou Creek
Helena
White River
Georgetown
Peach Orchard Bluff
Cotton Plant
Milk Driver Slain in Rivalry Over Love in Chicago
James McDonough, sole support of six siblings, was shot to death while delivering milk on a south side route. Neighbors heard two shots and found the driver dead in his wagon. Police theorize a rival milkman, vying for Thelma Shomo, shot him.
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United Press
Chicago
James McDonough
WieDonough
Fra J. Mix Dairy Company
South Side
McDonough
Thelma Shomo
Seamen's Union Talks Break Down in Wage Dispute
Representatives of the marine workers failed to meet Secretary Davis in Washington on May 5 to continue talks on a shipping wage controversy that led some crews of American merchant ships to walk out. Davis said no conference would be held and he did not know if meetings would resume.
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Associ
Washington, D.C
Marine Workers
Davis
Murder Charge in Stuart Bank Robbery Case
Charges of robbery and murder filed in Guthrie county against John Watters alias Run-About Riley for alleged participation in the Stuart bank robbery that killed night watchman J. K. Meyers. Watters held in jail. habeas corpus petition filed claiming unlawful detention.
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Des Moines
Guthrie County
John Watters
Run-About Riley
Stuart
J. K. Meyers
Hy Yackey
Wattars
Ex-Governor Catts Indicted in Florida Bribery Case
Ex Governor Sidney J. Catts of Florida was indicted by the Bradford county grand jury at Starke on bribery charges. His term as governor ended last June. Indictment information arrived from Jacksonville and date noted as May 5.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Sidney J. Catts
Florida
Bradford County Grand Jury
Starke
Seeds of Sapling May Audit Nation of Pesky Fly
Washington May 3 fly swatters and screens may be junked if the agriculture department finds merit in a sapling grown from a Kentucky coffee tree seed. The tree, sent by the University of Virginia, is tested to exterminate pests. Professor George F. Holmes claimed the tree seeds emit a poison fatal to flies and a memorial plaque and iron fence surround the plant in the garden.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agricultural
Kentucky
George F. Holmes
University of Virginia
Holmes
Lree
Peace Debate Delays In Senate On Naval Armament
Washington May 4 A fight over naval disarmament and a push for a three power conference with Great Britain and Japan dominated debate as House leaders delayed action on a peace resolution. Senators Borah and Pomerene pledged floor fights, while President Harding favored a staged approach. The naval appropriation bill faces€100,900,000 more than the House version, funding enlarged aviation and Pacific coast bases.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Harding
Borah
Idaho
Pomerone
Ohio
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Ponerene
House
Pacific
United Press
Knox
Porter
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mondell
Europe
Penrose
Pomerene
Finance Committee
United States Naval Academy
Union Official Denounces 20 Percent Steel Wage Cut
Washington May 5 United Press government cost of living figures do not justify a 20 percent wage cut announced by United States Steel corporation Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor said today The January 1941 cost of living was 100 percent higher than 1912 he noted
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United Press
Washington
D. C
United States Steel Corporation
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Mrs Rowland Freed from Murder Charge in Chicago
Mrs Lillian Rowland is freed of murder charges in Chicago after the state declines to prosecute. The coroner's jury recommended acquittal after Dr Thomas J Rowland was shot in their home last Sunday night.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lillian Rowland
Thomas J. Rowland
Citrus Fruit Rates Too High I C C Told
Washington May 3. Lower freight rates are needed to save Pacific coast citrus fruit growers from ruin. W J Cart chairman of the agricultural committee of the California State Banking association told the interstate commerce commission that railroads must act immediately to reduce rates.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Citrus Fruit Crowers
Pacific Coast
W. J. Cart
Agricultural Committee
California State Banking Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Garr
Commission Ro
Chicago Board of Trade Fights for Life in Assembly
Springfield Ill May 5 The world s greatest grain trading organization faced abolition today Bills would place operation of the board under the department of agriculture or prohibit all futures trading Passage chances were uncertain as congressional action on regulating grain exchanges weakened support Governors stance noted but no Administration pressure shown yet If the governor backs the measures they will be hard to defeat
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United, Pree
Springfield
Alipois General Assembly
Chicago Board of Trade
Department of Agriculture
Congressional Agricultural Committee
Congress
Small
Money Not So Tight Lowered Rediscount Rates to Help Crops
The New York Federal Reserve bank cut its rediscount rate from 7 to 6 percent, signaling relaxation across districts. Secretary Mellon said Chicago may follow with a similar move ahead of the crop season. He noted overall financial conditions have improved though industry remains slow.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Mellon
Gnicago Reserve Bank
Treasury
Second Dalton Trial Ordered for June 20
Judge Charles A. McDonald set June 20 for the retrial of William Dalton 16 accused of stealing 772,600 in liberty bonds from Northern Trust where he worked. A jury earlier disagreed on guilt and was discharged after long deliberations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles A. McDonald
William Dalton
Liberty
Northern Trust Company
Dalton
Two Men Die in Gas Tank Explosion in Seranton Pa
Explosion at the Diamond Oil and Paint Co plant on Seventh Street Seranton Pa today killed two workers and seriously injured two more. The blast levelled the building and started a major fire. Two other workers remain missing and unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue.
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Associated Press
Serantonu
Diamond Oil & Paint Co
Seventh Street
Street car fares and men's wages cut in Dubuque
Wages of street car operatives were reduced from 6 cents to 45 cents an hour and tickets from seven to eight for 59 cents. The eight cent cash fare remains for casual riders. No schedule changes. Operators had until Wednesday to accept or reject the wage cut, and are currently under the new wage scale. Union officials await word from the international union before action. Company officials call the move a readjustment. fares increased a year ago.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Union
International Union
Poles Clash With Allied Troops In Upper Silesia
Polish forces seize wide areas in Upper Silesia and clash with British Italian and French troops. Reports say 15 000 to 20 000 Poles armed with light artillery overrun towns including Tarnowitz and Katowice. France protests to Warsaw as martial law spreads and rioting continues with limited French counteractions.
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United Press
Berlin
Upper Silesia
Germany
London
Interallied Commission
Tarnowitz
Kattowitz
Solon Proposes Ban On Wicked Jazz Dances
Tallahassee May 5 The state house considers a bill by Representative Riddles to curtail wicked tap and terpichorean dances. The measure lists contortions such as Shimmy She Wobble Buzzard Lope Chicken Switch Rabbit Hop Cheek to Cheek Philadelphia Twist and Turntable Gallop as prohibited acts. The proposal aims to curb dancing deemed inappropriate in public performances.
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Associated Press
Tallahassee
Fla
House of Representatives
Riddles
Washington
Big Wind Storm Damages New York Property
A heavy rain and wind storm in New York yesterday caused property damage over $1,000,000. Wires were blown down and power service was curtailed in many areas. Twenty five ships at anchor in New York bay required tugs for assistance during the night.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Bay
Governor declines special session for code revision
Des Moines May 6 Gov Kendall announced he will not call a special legislative session to revise the code citing costs of 2600 dollars per day and a projected total expense between one third and one half a million dollars. He argues postponing nonessential public expenditures would ease taxpayers burden while preliminary work remains available for future assembly.
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Des Moines
Kendall
Love Letter Admitted in Stillman Divorce Case
United Press reports in New York May 5 that a love letter claimed to be from Fred Beauvais, a French-Canadian guide named as co respondent in Mrs. Fifi Potter Stillman’s divorce suit, was admitted to the records by Justice Daniel Gleason. The hearing focused on seven letters. one was admitted while the other six were excluded. Hugh Russell of Buffalo reportedly attended Stillman family members in 1917 and served as a principal witness.
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United Press
New York
Fred Beauvais
Stillman
Fifi Potter Stillman
Daniel J. Gleason
Cantu Soldiers Take Town of La Puerta
In La Puerta, Lower California, Cantu revolutionaries seized the town on May 5, Mexican Independence Day celebrations. Advices from Tecate report Cantu forces in control 45 miles south of San Diego, after driving the federal garrison from La Puerta following guerrilla fighting late yesterday.
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United Press
San Diego
Cal
Esteban Cantu
la Puerta
Lower
California
Tecate
Germany studies details of allied D-Day ultimatum
Berlin May 5. The allied ultimatum to Germany was read by Foreign Minister von Simons who informed Reichstag foreign committee. The cabinet’s fate will be decided today as Socialists seek to avoid responsibility for reparations. London text outlines occupation of the Ruhr and notification of debt schedules by May 6.
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United Press
Berlin
von Simons
Reichstag
German reparations talks move to Ruhr occupation
The article reports on Allied demands for Germany to meet reparations commitments or face occupation of the Ruhr, with Briand expressing satisfaction at the accords. It notes dates in Paris and Washington, the German debt total, and the pledge to execute disarmament and war-crime trials if Germany fails to comply. It also mentions British diplomat Sir Auckland Geddes delivering an invitation to the U S to join the allied bodies overseeing the process.
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Germany
Ruhr
Associated Press
Ger
Chicago
Jovas Kuppen
The
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Terre Haute
Ind
Imanner
Hess
Eam
Briand
Supreme Council
Heft
France
Washington, D. C
Sir Auckland Geddes
State Department
United States
Council of Ambassadors
London
Litter of Wolf Cubs Found Near Dubuque
Dubuque, Ia May 5 A wolf population drop in Iowa occurred with the capture of a litter of seven cubs at New Albia by Oscar Thompson. No trace of adult wolves remained in the vicinity, marking one of the season’s larger captures as few wolves are sighted nearby.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Iowa
New Albia
Oscar Thompson
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