House halts early draft action to pursue defense act
The House Military Committee spiked hopes for early action on draft extension and universal training, shifting focus to a new national defense act. A nine man subcommittee will draft the act, while the army increases overseas replacements and shortens training. The Case Bill on labor mediation faces a pivotal test vote in the House amid labor opposition.
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House Military Committee
May
Army
Sharon Towboat Sinks At Kenova Dam 28
The 42 foot steel towboat Sharon broke from its mooring at a floating dock and foundered at Dam 28 North Kenova. Owner D. E. Coughenor estimated losses at $3,000. In Washington the Office of Defense Transportation announced airlines on the west coast need not reserve space for veterans after noon February 15.
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JPI
Office of Defense Transportation
West Coast
Massacre described at Saint Vith crossroads in 1944
The French prosecution introduced a German soldier's statement recounting a massacre at a crossroads near Saint Vith on December 1, 1944. Americans defending the crossroads hid in ditches as German tanks approached and fired, soldiers were searched, and prisoners were executed by pistol and machine gun on an armored vehicle.
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Wau Wu
Saint Vith
Soviet Iranian Settlement Might Set Precedent
London reports UNO delegates hope the security council compromise on the Soviet Iranian dispute could guide talks on the Greek and Indonesian cases. Russians accuse Britain of endangering peace in Greece and Indonesia while seeking UNO intervention despite no formal complaints from the involved states. Greek delegates defend British forces as needed to keep order. the Netherlands backs keeping troops in Java. the Indonesian government also supports British presence until Japanese troops are disarmed.
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Java
Pearl Harbor Air Scouts Absence Under Senate Probe
Congressional questioners pressed Vice Admiral P X L Bellinger about why no patrol aircraft were deployed to detect the Japanese threat near Pearl Harbor. The inquiry before a Senate House panel investigates naval air readiness in Hawaii. The Postmaster General issued the first sheet of the Roosevelt memorial stamp to President Truman.
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Pearl Harbor
Senate House Inquiry Committee
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Cold Front Signals Clearing Skies Across the Nation
A cold air mass from the plains spread eastward after crossing the Mississippi River. Clearing skies were forecast with the front expected to reach the Atlantic coast by nightfall. While the Southeast saw extensive rain and near summer temperatures, the Northeast and Great Lakes stayed cold with snow in many areas.
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Fellow Officers Seek To Clear Jap Killer
Manila report says Lt Gen Masa haru Homma, accused of war atrocities, removed the Camp Donnell commander to improve conditions for 70 000 inmates. Lt Col Marisa Wada testifies Homma ended two prison inspections with a remark that sons were very unsatisfac.
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British Holds Firm On Palestine Policy
Jerusalem dispatch reports the British government will maintain immigration to Palestine at the rate of 1.590 monthly. Jewish agency spokesman calls the decision a deep disappointment, saying it saves only a few Jews despite the agency seeking 100,000 permits.
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Tiny girl brought home to die in Detroit area
Three year old Sandra Dildine returned home to spend her last days with family after doctors diagnosed a malignant incurable tumor. Her father, a U S Army sergeant home from Japan, reassured her she would not be away again as Christmas presents and a fourth birthday party planned for March 11 await her.
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Ohio power wage dispute nears settlement
Washington AB Labor Department efforts to settle Ohio electric power wage dispute move toward a climax as unions and three utilities negotiate. Union leaders note progress and expect to return home after talks with Ohio Power Dayton Power and Light and Ohio Edison. Previously offers ranged 10 to 15 cents per hour, union sought 20 cents.
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William Munger
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Dayton Power and Light
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British To Aid In Jap Control
General Mac Arthur welcomed British commonwealth troops joining the occupation of Japan and said their presence would allow a reduction of American forces. China declined to send contingents and Russia had not accepted the invitation. McArthur will set withdrawal timing once arrivals are confirmed.
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Wheeling Steel Awaits OPA Price Clarification
Wheeling Steel waits for OPA price order before granting wage increases to end the 10 day old strike in Wheeling Ohio River Valley mills. Company and CIO United Steel Workers representatives conferred four hours but said no pastike could be made until price situation is clarified including the amount of any increase and its effective date.
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Warn Fliers to Watch For Deer on Runways
At Youngstown municipal airport drivers and pilots warn that deer are increasingly on the airfield. Officials report deer crossings on runways and woods edge sightings. a herd of eleven was counted recently near the airport.
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Polet
Akron mayor backs payroll tax shift in Ohio cities
Mayor Charles F Shusser of Akron notes Toledo's proposed payroll tax of one percent could revolutionize Ohio city taxation and reduce or remove real estate taxes. Ohio Newspaper Association to host Lt Gen Ira C Eaker as speaker at its Columbus convention on February 7.
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Charles F Shusser
Ohio League of Municipalities
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Ohio
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Eaker
Columbus
Ohio Newspaper Association
Ira C. Eaker
Army Air Forces
Steel Strike Sparks Job Cuts in Allied Plants Nationwide
The steel strike slows production as GMN talks stall with wage demands and union dues. Ford warns of shutdowns without price relief, with 40 000 Ford workers idled and Oliver Corp announcing 5 200 layoffs across multiple plants. Federal mediators plan separate talks as shipyard wage talks press for 18 cent raise for 450 000 workers.
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British loan faces early hurdles in Congress
The 3.75 billion dollar British loan hit two initial snags as it moves through Congress. Senate Banking Committee leaders are ill and blocked from immediate action while House Banking Committee delays until price control measures pass. President Truman urged quick action, but final vote likely not until late summer or fall.
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Airliner Missing With 21 Aboard Across West
United Air Lines two motor Douglas plane with 21 aboard missing after last radio over Sinclair Wyoming at 2:40 am MST. Flight from Portland Oregon to New York with 13 military and 5 civilian passengers plus 3 crew. Search believed to be near an emergency field with no communication.
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Long Distance Rates To Be Out Tomorrow
Reductions in long distance telephone rates totaling about 820 million dollars yearly take effect tomorrow. Interstate cuts for 340 to 2140 miles save roughly 16 million annually, with smaller 1.5 million in interstate rates for under 40 miles, affecting primarily New York City area calls to New Jersey.
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Civil Service Tests Delayed In Ohio By State Fed Accord
Gov. Frank J. Lausche announced after talks in Washington that Social Security Board Chairman Arthur J. Altmeyer agreed to defer Civil Service examinations for about 1500 Ohio state employees on federal administrative jobs until March 30. The move stems from Lausche’s clash with federal officials over policy.
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Frank J. Lausche
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Social Security Board
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Pacific Mon With 45 Points To Be Returned
Manila Western Pacific army headquarters announced that all enlisted men with 43 or more points or 34 or more months active service as of February 28 are being sent to disposition centers for return to the United States. The call excludes critical specialists volunteers and army air forces personnel. Hillsboro Highland County paid 306 in bounties on 153 fox bills during the past three months, Sheriff F. F. Gustin reports.
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Pastors Seek Immediate Release of Conscientious Objectors
In Columbus Ohio ministers at the 27th Ohio Pastors Convention adopted a resolution urging President Truman to pardon and release conscientious objectors from incarceration. They argue the church created COs through its peace program. The body also urged relief agencies access to Germany and Japan and praised Gov Lausche for anti gambling enforcement and supported state aid for federal cost housing.
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Ohio Pastors’ Convention
Truman
Germany
Japan
Frank J. Lausche
24 Transports Arriving Today With Service Men
Nearly five thousand service personnel are to arrive today at two east coast ports on ten ships. More than three thousand seven hundred troops debark from fourteen vessels at three Pacific ports. New York will see nine transports with four thousand nine hundred forty five men. Norfolk, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles host the remaining arrivals. Granville Denison University to open an airplane flight training course for students next Feb 6.
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Furnace Firing Becomes Pittsburgh Smog Issue
Pittsburgh officials and Dr. Sumner B. Ely dispute what causes most smoke from homes versus industry as improper home furnaces are cited. The city seeks clarity on smoky conditions amid conflicting blame from homeowners and industry.
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