Soviet troops to withdraw from Iran within six weeks
Moscow radio said Soviet forces will leave Iran within five to six weeks after the March 24 start of remaining evacuations. The move follows an agreement with the Iranian government, with initial evacuations completed in Meshed Shahrud and Samnam regions. Iranian Premier Qavam reported no recent direct talks or official withdrawal reports. The announcement coincides with UN Security Council sessions addressing Soviet Iran tensions.
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Evacuation of Iranian Troops Sparks Western Interest
Moscow delayed talks on Iran Soviet dispute while signaling troop withdrawals by March 2 under a Lend Lease corridor plan. British and American forces left Iran, London and Washington weighing the move’s impact on Security Council talks and regional tensions.
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UNO May Ask Russia For Hands Off Pledge
The United Nations considers asking Russia for a hands off pledge as Security Council members discuss Iran. Top officials expect a formal agreement within 24 to 48 hours and a council session limited to speeches before addressing Iran again Tuesday. Byrnes plans to address the council at 1 30 PM delivering a message from President Truman.
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Iran policy dominates UN council session amid no comment by Byrnes
U.S. secretary Byrnes hedges on Iran and plans to press the case before the council while Edward R. Stettinius Jr. handles other business. Only two agenda items remain on procedural rules as committees delay reports. Tomorrow may be a day of speechmaking with British Dutch and Chinese backing a broad gathering.
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Draft Backers Would Keep Vets on Call and Training
Washington lawmakers debate draft extensions and universal training with senators Johnson of Colorado and Austin of Vermont weighing recall authority. The Military Committee faces election year pressures and aims to hand the issue to the next Congress, while officials discuss extending wartime draft and reviewing postwar needs.
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Woman War Criminal Executed in Budapest
Piroska Dely, a 27 year old red haired nurse, was executed by strangling for taking part in the mass killing of 280 inmates at a Jewish hospital in Buda during the siege of Budapest.
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Thomas Reuther Clash Roils CIO Auto Workers Fight
At Atlantic City March 24 Thomas and Walter Reuther publicly clashed over leadership of the CIO Auto Workers Union. Thomas denounced Reuther as a dupe and attacked his GM strike tactics while Reuther countered with charges of deception and questioned Thomas authority. Both framed a battle for CIO presidency and strategic direction.
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Mihailovic Is Bagged in Cave
General Draja Mihailovic, wartime Chetnik leader, was arrested March 13 in a mountain cave with 11 loyalists after two years hunted by Tito rival forces. Alexander Rankovic announced the capture to a Yugoslav Federal Council session, noting Mihailovic was the last hope of reactionaries against the Yugoslav federal republic.
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They'll Rewed After 42 Years
Portland couple John L. Moulton 76 and Louvie L. Moulton 74 plan a quiet remarriage after a 42 year separation and a long divorce. They flew 3000 miles from Compton California for a second wedding likely Tuesday following a 53 year first marriage in Littleton New Hampshire.
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Weather summary for Amarillo and West Texas region
Partly cloudy and mild conditions continue Monday night across Amarillo and vicinity with cooler trends expected Tuesday. Winds switch from southwest to northwest. cooler showers expected east of the Pecos River toward Del Rio Eagle Pass area. Temperatures show highs in the 70s with overnight lows around the upper 30s to mid 40s.
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Dixie Democrats Boycott Dinner Highlighted by Wallace clash
President Truman urged unity at the Jackson Day dinner as Southern Democrats staged a boycott over Secretary Wallace on the speakers platform. Alabama Representative Boykin said 12 Southern lawmakers refused to attend. Wallace warned of harm by coalition against progress while Truman urged wholehearted congressional cooperation. Notable attendees included Sen Bankhead and Reps Hobbs Jarman Brown.
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Yamashita Predicts Air War Dominance After Death
General Yamashita wrote in his death cell that future wars would be decided by air power and atom bomb strikes, undermining ground forces. He warned that nations with superior air and tech strength would dominate, with ground forces used only if enemies resist. The Infantry Journal published his views after his Feb. 23 execution for war crimes.
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Warner Balances Paint Career With Music Passion
Amarillo businessman George Warner, longtime pianist, moved from Phoenix to Amarillo with his wife and three children. He is sales manager at Hunsley Paint, commuting for orders, while keeping a 15 minute KGNC program on weekends. Warner hopes to expand his music work and someday teach his children.
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Draft Dodger Still With Us
Director J Edgar Hoover disclosed that since V J Day the FBI has investigated more than 26000 draft violations and opened 3055 new Selective Service cases in February. Nearly 1000 violators have drawn sentences. most were 26 to 30 and violated before V-J Day.
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