Malenkov Quits as Soviet Premier in Khrushchev Era
Georgi Malenkov resigns as Soviet premier signaling a shift to heavy industry focus and elevating Nikita Khrushchev. Marshal Bulganin becomes premier, with Molotov and Khrushchev shaping foreign policy as Parliament grants approval.
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Georgi M. Malenkov
Soviet Union
Nikolai A. Bulganin
Nikita S. Khrushchev
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Soviet Leaders Rally After Malenkov Speech
Malenkov apologizes for agricultural failures while accepting blame for past policy. He remains composed as Molotov, Bulganin, and Khrushchev take the stage, receiving applause and a standing ovation during the afternoon session. Khrushchev then nominates Bulganin.
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Molotov claims Soviet H bombs superior to US
Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov said today that the Soviet Union has developed hydrogen bombs with such success that the United States could appear backward. He asserted the weapons surpass American capabilities.
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Peoples’ Liberation Movement
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Molotov
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Winston Churchill
Moscow
V. M. Molotov
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Moscow backs Chinese drive for Formosa
Moscow radio proclaimed full support for the Chinese Communist drive to occupy Formosa. The Soviet Information Bureau quoted praising reunification, withdrawal of American troops from Taiwan and Penghu, and an end to U.S. aid to Chiang Kai-shek.
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Moscow Radio
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Soviet Union
Soviet Information Bureau
Fire Marshal Dies in Paper Plant Blaze
International Falls Minnesota reports flames engulfed the Ontario and Minnesota Pulp and Paper Co plant at Fort Frances Ontario. Kimi Lenine 58 fire marshal died from smoke asphyxiation while trying to activate sprinklers. Lloyd McFayden aided him. he died on arrival at a hospital. The fire started on the second floor near 3 pm amid stored pulp wood and spread via a conveyor belt. Firefighters from both sides of the border fought the blaze as spectators watched along the Rainy River. The Ft Frances and Minnesota plants halted paper production. Insulite mill remained unaffected. Schine a long time employee of the ft Frances firm was re elected to the village council in December and leaves a widow and three children.
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Kimi Lenine
Lloyd McFayden
Ft. Frances
Rainy
Minnesota
Minnesota & Ontario Paper Co
Schine
Boat capsizes off Madeira Island. 8 dead, 2 missing
A vessel carrying 10 passengers from shore to a coastal ship capsized near Madeira Island. Eight people drowned and two remain missing as rescue operations continue.
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Funchal
Madeira Island
Lincoln Birthday or Washington Day Holiday Debate
The piece questions why Abe Lincoln is ignored for a Lincoln birthday holiday while Washington’s February 22 is celebrated. It notes Austin courthouses close for Washington’s Birthday, but other places stay open, with stores and offices operating and a playful jab about cherry trees. It suggests a longer half day might be needed.
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George
Lincoln
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Austin
Old
Water and Light Department
Library
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Greensboro ministers merge into single interracial group
The white and Negro ministers in Greensboro voted to unite into one organization. Rev Frank C Smathers president of the white Greensboro Ministers Assn said the next meeting will be a joint session with the Greensboro Ministerial Alliance whose Rev F A Hargett is president and will preside.
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N.C
Frank C. Smathers
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Greensboro Ministerial Alliance
F. A. Hargett
Northwest Hawaii route extended three years by CAB order
President Eisenhower ordered a three year extension for Northwest Airlines and Pan American on the Seattle Portland Hawaii route after protests reversed last week cancellation. Murray Snyder said the move withholds judgment for a fuller financial picture while Sen. Thye praised continued competition. Governor Freeman called the decision hollow and warned of subsidies and loss of Northwest’s Twin Cities Anchorage leg.
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Thye
R-Minn
Humphrey
D-Minn
St. Paul
Minnesota
Freeman
Twin Cities
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Alaska
New York-Tokyo
Dexter Farm Hog House Fire Kills 31 Sows and Pigs
A fire at the Richard Finn Dexter farm killed 31 sows and young pigs and damaged the hog house. Fire Chief Frank Stephenson said six sows and 25 pigs suffocated, with losses estimated at 1 000 dollars. Fire crews from Dexter and Grand Meadow battled the blaze discovered near the roof around 10 p.m.
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Richard Finn
Frank Stephenson
Stephenson
Grand Meadow
Tachen Move Goes Smoothly
At Taicheng evacuees from Tachen Islands moved by Nationalist landing craft and U S transports under American naval and air cover. No Communist artillery or jets interference observed as American jets patrolled and the 7th Fleet kept watch.
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Yikiangshan
Red China
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AEC declines to cancel Dixon-Yates contract
Washington announces the Atomic Energy Commission met Saturday and by majority vote declined to cancel the Dixon-Yates contract. Senator Gore had urged cancellation and a formal AEC vote. Strauss released a letter to Gore detailing the action.
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Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Dixon- Yates
Senate
House Atomic Energy Committee
Strauss
Sen. Gore
D-Tenn
AEC
Gore
Commission
Thomas E. Murray
Senate Panel OKs Formosa Mutual Defense Pact
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Formosa Mutual Defense Treaty by 11 to 2 with Morse and Langer voting no. Ratification by the full Senate awaits a two thirds vote, expected soon possibly Thursday.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Formosa
Sens
Morse
Ind-ore
Langer
R-Nd
Senate
Eisenhower seeks 7 billion for emergency school program
President Eisenhower urges Congress to authorize a seven billion dollar emergency school construction plan over three years. The plan would channel 1.109 billion to buy bonds, 900 million in federal loans, 200 million in grants, and 20 million for planning. He cites a 300,000 classroom shortage from war and defense mobilization and emphasizes free education as essential.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Office of Education
White House
James C. Hagerty
New Premier Bulganin Profiles a Lifelong Soviet Official
Marshal Nikolai Bulganin named premier, long trusted to run the armed forces. He rose from 1944 as deputy defense minister through various posts to control army loyalty and officer dissent, balancing marshal interests with party policy. Born 1895 in Nizhni Novgorod, his background aligns with a strong admin diplomatic record.
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Russia
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Nikita S. Khruschev
Georgi Malenkov
Dictator Khrushchev Rises in Kremlin Power Struggle
Western diplomats see Khrushchev's rise as a pivot in Soviet leadership after Malenkov's resignation. Bulganin acts as co ordinator while power remains contested with the West awaiting policy shifts. Churchill Scelba and Adenauer react as heavy industry emphasis grows.
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Rome
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