Filibuster May Shape Civil Rights Debate
Southern senators plan a Monday filibuster to block Truman civil rights proposals including anti lynching and anti poll tax bills. Senator Tydings warns the tactic could derail the entire program as he notes a rules change to end debate would require a two thirds vote and cloture action may follow.
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Chinese Red Radio Acknowledges Flour Seizure at Peiping
In Peiping on February 18 the Chinese Communist radio Sun day admitted the seizure of 6 660 bags of Economic Cooperation Administration flour but said the flour was Chinese Government property.
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Chinese Communist Radio Sunday
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Peiping
Lawmakers Study GA Stand After Hearing Home Reactions
The Texas Capitol faces renewed debate on the Gilmer Aikin plan as lawmakers return home amid protests. Key issues include nine districting, keeping incumbent L A Woods as superintendent, and a pay raise for teachers. Items on Monday agenda cover a $42 million natural resources tax and a five member committee to review the Longoria reburial controversy.
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Three Rivers
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Arlington National Cemetery
Fifteen Miners Flee Burning Shaft Rescue at Kittoe Works
Fifteen lead miners were rescued unharmed after being trapped over seven hours by a shaft fire at Kittoe Mining Works in Benton Wisconsin. The last man John Banfield, night shift boss, was hoisted 167 feet in a improvised bucket to safety.
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Kenyon College Dorm Fire Kills Two. Six Still Missing
Gambier Ohio February 27 two students died and six are missing after a fire destroyed Kenyon College Old Kenyon dormitory built in 1827. Fire damaged rooms in three sections with water supply issues hampering crews from Gambier Mt. Vernon and nearby towns. Fire officials say family members were notified as 75 displaced students found shelter in other dormitories and residences.
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Ohio
Baruch Denies Bulgar Clergyman Spy Talk
GEORGETOWN S C Feb 27 Bernard M Baruch denied Sunday that he spoke with the chief defendant in the Bulgarian Protestant clergymen spy trial during the Paris peace conference on Bulgaria in 1946 The chief defendant Rev Vassil Zipkov pleaded guilty Saturday He was a delegate to the Paris conference and testified he talked there with many British and American representatives including Baruch the American financier and adviser on governmental affairs
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Bernard M. Baruch
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Baruch
Egyptian Garrison Ends Palestine Evacuation
War Minister Mohamed Haidar Pasha announced the Egyptian garrison’s five month siege at Faluja ended with its withdrawal to El Arish on the Egyptian border. The force is to return to Cairo within a week, following the Rhodes armistice under UN sponsorship.
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Five Constellations Boost Berlin Airlift Fleet
The Military Air Transport Service adds five long-range Constellations each carrying 10 tons to Transatlantic routes supporting the Berlin airlift. The first plane departs Monday from Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts for Rhein Main Germany with a single stop in the Azores.
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Berlin
Westover Air Force Base
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Rhein-Main
Germany
Azores
Rural Aid School Loan Up Again
The Senate considers a $3 million appropriation to pay off year old rural aid school bank loans. Senator R B Cousins Jr seeks floor action to amend the constitution, amid debates on legality and a pending attorney general opinion. Critics fault Governor Jester for backing bank loans to cover teacher salaries.
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House
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John Tarleton Agricultural College
Beauford H. Jester
Bergstrom Chosen Site For Air NG Training
Houston February 27 Officers of the 63rd Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard announce a five state summer field training exercise. Units from five states will train in Texas August 15 28 based at Ellington Field Bergstrom Field and Brooks Air Force Base.
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Coal Industry Leader Dies in East at 65
Charles O'Neill, 61, spokesman for soft coal operators, died Sunday night in New Rochelle New York. He served as president of the United Eastern Coal Sales Corp and the Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers Association.
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Central Pennsylvania Coal Producers Association
Sweden aspires to join Atlantic defense pact, sources say
Oslo reports high diplomats expect Sweden and other Scandinavians to enter the North Atlantic defense alliance within six months. Norway backs the West, Denmark’s Social Democrats urge a Western stance, and Sweden weighs breaking its long neutrality as Finland faces Moscow backed by a Soviet treaty.
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Europe to Learn US Arms Aid Extent This Week
Western Europe likely to learn this week how much US arms aid can be provided in the first year of the North Atlantic security program. Officials expect several billion dollars, possibly 2 to 3 billion, drawn largely from surplus stocks, with conditions pending congressional approval.
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Truman Urged To Redefine SOB Epithet
Radio commentator Drew Pearson urged President Truman to redefine the initials S O B as Servants of Brotherhood. Pearson proposed a militant group to promote closer understanding with neighbors and allies. Truman had used the letters to defend a military aide and did not name Pearson.
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Harry H. Vaughan
Belgium Arrests Communists at Churchill Speech
Belgian police arrested at least 60 Communists including six National Assembly members during an outdoor Churchill speech in Brussels. Churchill pressed European unity amid heckling while Premier Spaak defended peace against Communists claims. The crowd of 15,000 heard banter and songs as the Army Band drowned chants.
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Romania Church Head Warns Orthodox Priests
Patriarch Justinian head of the Orthodox Church in Romania warned priests in Bucharest on Sunday to mind their flocks and not meddle in government issues. He threatened severe church measures against those who do not heed the warning.
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European Coal Shipments Fall and Clay May Quit
The UN panel reports January coal shipments to Europe dropped to the lowest wartime level while European production rose except in Britain and Belgium. Chicago says General Lucius D. Clay may relinquish command of American forces in Europe by June 30, to be replaced by Wedemeyer or Clark. Another note covers Dutch plans to settle Indonesian conflict with Republican leaders to be freed. AFL inflation danger fading. New York utility strike called off after four hours. Senate panel to question ECA administrator Hoffman on Britain’s $940 million need.
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Belgium
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Albert C. Wedemeyer
Mark W. Clark
Dispatch
Batavia
Java
House Study Opens Tuesday on Oleo Tax
Washington February 27 The House agriculture committee begins four days of hearings Tuesday on repeal of Federal oleo margarine taxes. Lawmakers backing repeal expect Democratic led Congress to erase the levies, while noting last year’s failure under the Republican 80th Congress.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Congress
Tear Gas Shell Explosion Burns Fort Worth Girl
A 15 year old girl Billie Hardin was burned on her arms and waist when a tear gas shell she handled exploded at her Fort Worth home. Doctors reported injuries not serious and she was treated at a local hospital.
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Billie Hardin
Advance Red Cross Donors Meeting in Travis County
Advance gift donors in Travis County are matching last year's Red Cross drive totals. Eddie P Cravens led the first to complete assignments, gathering cards from 12 prospects and securing a substantial sum. The drive aims for 65 000 with Truman to open the national campaign on ABC. General solicitation starts March 1 with over 3 000 canvassers across the county.
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Andy Montgomery
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