Senate Reopens Fight Over St. Lawrence Seaway Plan
US and Canada have long debated a 2347 mile water route from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes. Congress weighs authorizing joint construction with a dam and power generation, amid security and funding concerns. US share estimated at 556 million, offset by power sales and tolls totaling 818 million.
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Shadowed Asia Faces Red Threat as Powers Weigh Moves
United Nations allies in Asia brace for Communist pressure in Korea and Indochina amid Saigon talks on defense for Indochina and Malaya. Hoa Binh withdrawal seen as preparation for Hanoi defense while Vietminh gain propaganda. Britain debates China policy as Churchill cites broader action. An armaments buildup must pair with moral and economic efforts to win Asian loyalties.
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Sidelights and Short News Across Cities
In Indianapolis a department store policewoman reported theft of eight dollars and her badge from her purse at a glove counter. In Merced California a jewel thief told the judge he sought graft as seen in papers and received one to 15 years in San Quentin after the judge noted graftors go to prison. Pekin Illinois a bridge tender raised the span then found the machinery stuck and spent a half day perched on the span before descending. Louisville police shove a dead battery motorist whose car was later found to be stolen. the shove landed him in county jail.
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Congress Debates Universal Military Training Push
A House coalition of Republicans and southern Democrats moves to advance a Universal Military Training bill. It would train 18 year olds for six months then place them on reserve for seven and a half years with administration support aiming to build a trained reserve and reduce standing forces.
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Lisbon NATO Session Sets Tough 1950s Defense Targets
The North Atlantic Council wrapped its Lisbon meeting with plans for peak forces in Europe. Eisenhower would command 50 divisions and 4 000 aircraft this year rising to 88 100 divisions by 1954, as nations weigh higher taxes and manpower shifts to fund atomic age defense.
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Senate approves McDonald nomination for Reconstruction Finance Corp
The Senate confirms Harry A. McDonald after a heated confirmation battle to head the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The same period sees a federal appeals court upholding death sentences for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
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Harry A. McDonald
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Ethel Rosenberg
Agriculture Department
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Saskatche
Revolt Possibilities in the Soviet Union Questioned
A Russian refugee and Georgetown professor Constantine Boldyreff warn that revolt in the Soviet Union may be more likely than ever. The piece contrasts Western and Soviet propaganda efforts and quotes Dulles urging a proactive, idea driven defense of the free world.
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Constantine Boldyreff
Georgetown University
Campaign drama shapes New Hampshire primary race
President Truman faces a tightening contest as Kefauver presses a door to door bid in the March 11 primary while Truman plans a West Palm Beach rest stint. Eisenhower tafts surge looms with primaries in Wisconsin Illinois New York Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Ohio delegates shaping the race.
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February 1951 World Events Summary
A chronicle of mid February 1951 events includes Newbold Morris named special investigator in federal corruption, U.N. delaying Korea debate, Korea war POW pledge talks, Iran closes Western info centers, Truman plans in New Hampshire, King George VI dies and Queen Elizabeth II ascends, Italy denounces WWII treaty with Russia, a fatal Newark airliner crash, Truman’s re election stance, Windsor burial, Big Three London talks on West Germany, NATO Lisbon meeting, and Doo little aviation inquiry launch.
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March Dates Highlight Public Events Across U S History
On Monday March 3 the Supreme Court reconvenes after recess while Cincinnati hosts the National Cancer Conference. Tuesday March 4 marks the first meeting of the U S Congress in 1789 and Wednesday March 5 commemorates the twenty eighth anniversary of the dissolution of the Turkish Caliphate. Thursday March 6 observes Alamo Day celebrations in Texas.
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National Cancer Conference
Cincinnati
Texas
Mrs McClain Delighted by Birth of 19th Child in Hampton Pond
Mrs. Joseph McClain a 35 year old Hampton Pond Mass housewife reacts to the birth of her 19th child saying she is delighted and would like more children. Rep W Sterling Cole answers a pupil asking if whistling is unconstitutional stating rights to whistle are protected but subject to reasonable police regulation.
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Hampton Pond
Mass
W. Sterling Cole
R-Ny
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