Allies form new council for Japan led by MacArthur
General MacArthur leads first Allied council meeting on Japan occupation calling for abolition of war as a sovereign right and outlining advisory functions. Russia suggests excluding the press but Maj. Gen. William Marquat backs open meetings. informal fact finding sessions to continue under the new framework.
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Tokyo
General MacArthur
United Nations
Allied Council For
Japan
MacArthur
Russia
Willam Marquat
Moscow
U. S
Pacific
Bataan
Inapan
Knows
Council
Nylon export ban tightens controls on foreign hosiery
The Commerce Department restricted nylon hosiery exports to those with department approval to curb domestic supply drain. No export quota was set, and overseas shipments represented a tiny share of production, though shipments have risen since the year’s start.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Office of International Trade
International Trade Office
Soviet pledge to withdraw from Iran approved by UN council
The United Nations Security Council backed Russia’s unconditional pledge to leave Iran and postponed Iran case deliberations until May 6. In Tehran deputy Temortaj hailed the Soviet promise to evacuate Red Army troops by May as relieving pressure.
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Associated Press
United Nations Security Council
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Russia
Iran
Tehran
Temortaj
Security Council
William Roy Hodgson
Council
Byrnes
United Nations
Quo Tai-chi
Britain
France
Egypt
Brazil
Netherlands
Mexico
China
Poland
Hodgson
Meat famine feared as livestock men warn of shortages
National Livestock Producers Association members meeting in Fort Worth forecast a summer meat shortage and worsening feed and farm labor issues. They urged removal of price ceilings and subsidies to boost production as demand remains high and cattle move to market earlier than usual. Top prices paid for used cars noted at Jack LaRelle.
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Conkling
Presidential Appeal Board
Army
Lewis B. Hershey
Fort Worth
National Livestock Producers Association
P. O. Wilson
Chicago
Association
Five Hundred Expected to Hear General Eaker in Childress
In Childress Texas five hundred persons are set to attend the Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development banquet Friday night. General Eaker is due to arrive by plane tomorrow afternoon at the Childress Army Air Field.
Daily News Index highlights and page references
The index lists stories and page numbers across topics from tax policy and politics to local society and classifieds. It notes editorials, broadcasts, and upcoming events with mentions of several named individuals and organizations.
Allies Used Nazi Agent To Hide Normandy Blow
FBI chief J Edgar Hoover recounts using a German spy alias to mislead Hamburg and Berlin. The scheme fed false Iceland invasion signals to deter Norway action while shoring up Normandy, with fake camps and harbor deployments convincing German high command.
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Normandy
New York
FBI
Norway
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
American Magazine
Hoover
Albert van Loop
Madrid
U. S
van Loop
Tina Alliac
Iceland
IKE'S SON PROMOTED VIENNA
First Lt. John Eisenhower son of Gen Dwight Eisenhower promoted to captain today in Vienna. Russell Stationery Co. appointment books and telephone list finders published with the notice.
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Ike
Vienna
John Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower
Russell Stationery Co
Spurned girl in murder case stuns Rome crowds
Lidia Carillo, Italian heroine on trial for killing a British captain, tells court she acted to defend Italian women after learning of the husband’s marriage and love for another woman. Crowds outside and inside the courtroom surge to witness the proceedings as floodlights and cameras focus on her. She reads a letter promising a night of “the most beautiful night,” then declares she shot him to vindicate her name.
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Rome
Lidia Carillo
Lidia
New Mexico Fair Friday Warmer Across State
Fair Friday in New Mexico with warmer conditions east of the Divide. Highs expected from 60s to 90s with 60 to 70 NW and 80 to 90 SE. Recorded temperatures include 78 yesterday and 65 in the afternoon near Olver & Wiggins Lumber Co. location at 1200 W 6th. Sunrise at 6:28 a.m. and sunset in the evening.
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New Mexico
Olver & Wiggins Lbr. Co
Rep Bryson proposes ban on grains used for liquor
Representative Johnson R. Bryson of South Carolina introduced legislation to ban the use of grains in the production of liquor. The measure targets grain based spirits and aims to curb alcohol production by restricting raw materials.
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Washington
Johnson R. Bryson
South Carolina
2 Million New Homes in Next Decade Is Goal
The Senate Banking Committee approved a long range housing program aiming for 12 5 million new dwelling units in ten years with broader FHA financing and easier loans. The plan includes 5 percent down payments for FHA financed low cost homes and 32 year mortgages along with continued federal aid for public housing, farm housing, and urban redevelopment.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Federal Housing Administration
Wagner
New York
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Werner
Llender
Louisiana
CIO
AFL
Naval Reserve Units Planned in 42 Cities in Eighth District
In New Orleans on April 4 Captain Arthur A. Ageton announced plans to establish Organized Naval Reserve units in 42 cities across the Eighth Naval District. The Ready Reserve will form divisions and battalions meeting weekly with a two week annual training cruise. The program aims to have mobilization readiness within 10 days. Cities listed include Amarillo Austin Beaumont Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Galveston Houston Laredo Port Arthur San Antonio Waco and Wichita Falls.
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New Orleans
Organized Naval Reserve
Eighth Naval District
Arthur A. Ageton
USN
Naval Reserve
Organized Reserve
Ready Reserve
Ageton
Navy
Texas
Amarillo
Austin
Beaumont
Corpus Christi
Dallas
el Paso
Fort Worth
Galveston
Houston
Laredo
Port Arthur
San Antonio
Waco
Wichita Falls
Farm wage parity amendment fails in Senate vote
Washington April 4 three weeks of administration maneuvering to boost a minimum wage without a rider raising farm prices ended in failure. The parity formula for farm prices would include labor costs and the farm amendment was kept in by 46 to 38 with President Truman threatening a veto. Majority Leader Barkley called a recess. prospects of overturning the amendment vanished as Senator Pepper lamented the measure’s fate.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Barkley
Kentucky
House Approves 400 Dollar Pay Rise for Federal Workers
The House voted 337 to 27 to grant federal employees a 400 dollar annual wage boost but require agencies to reduce their staffs to offset the cost. Dirksen said inflation would be curbed by cutting roughly 200000 jobs by July 1. The measure keeps 1947 salaries at 1946 levels except Veterans Administration. The Senate prefers 11 percent and a compromise remains.
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Washington
House
Dirksen
Veterans Administration
Senate
Charges Filed In Road Death
H H Guyman of Elkhart Kansas faces negligent homicide charges after the Moore County accident on the Amarillo highway six miles south of Dumas. Glen Graves, also of Elkhart, died at Moore County Hospital at 9 this morning from a broken spine and paralysis. six others injured are expected to recover.
Retail Sales Hit Record In February Gain
The Commerce Department estimated February retail sales at 6.19 billion dollars, up 21 percent from February 1945, the largest year over year gain on record.
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Washington
Commerce Department
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Bree Ae Tee
The
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UNO Hershey
Martin H. Miller
Brotherhood of Railroad
House Military Committee
Texas Baptist
Senate Military Committee
Rabbi Joseph Hoffman
New York City
Igor
Muzaffar Firouz
Ahmed Quavam
Jack LaRelle
Fillmore
Eaker
Daily News Index
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Ernest Lindley
Sereford Group
Clayton —Anerte
Eess
Optimist Club
Plains Veterans
U. S. Porta
Babson
Swisher Dairy
Ceeetu
Ecu Ee
Hitler
Long Island
Germany
van Lopp
Hamburg
Gordon Dreamer
England
West Texas
Naval Reserve Unit
Saree
Bry
Pepper
Florida
Illinois
Army Air Forces
Jo K. Warner
Amarillo Army Air Field
Forest E. Hignett
N. A. Shaka
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