Marshall seeks emergency aid for Europe in 1947 request
Secretary of State General Marshall asked Congress for 597 million dollars in stop gap aid for France Italy and Austria covering needs through March 31 1948 with a long term program estimated at 16 to 20 billion dollars starting April 1 1948. He outlined 42 million for Austria 328 million for France and 227 million for Italy and expressed cautious optimism about success. The proposal was delivered to a joint session of Senate and House Foreign Affairs Committees ahead of full Congress.
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Moon trips sped by radar study say experts
Londor May 10 AAP Frotamer 4X Loy Law Puans et of the Incerpituersey Society wald that radar pentacting of the meen in America and Asrtre Aim hastened consideraty Use Ay when much Would be ase to Ny the mito These experi ments samaliched the focr at siusat om thn ek toe eae 240000 mile journey within 16 years tye said This project ile equipped with xcientic ins truments will circle its moon and return to the earth After that it should be posable to dis pute a man carriax rocket to the moon Professor Law added and a number of railio problems would be solved.
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Britain’s Attlee Defends War Efforts Amid Abuse Claims
In London on May 10 Prime Minister Attlee rebutted accusations of excessive wartime harshness and stressed that production and employment rose during the war. He cited higher output across industries and a surge in goods, arguing reality differed from rumors and outlining government policy to sustain postwar recovery.
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Main invading force of tribesmen defeated in Kashmir drive
Reuters dispatch from Srinagar reports over 1300 rebels aged 65 and younger pressed toward Baramula before being repelled by Government troops. Casualties and looting marked the 13 day invasion as troops mop up, driving back raiders while surveys noted killings, abductions, and widespread destruction. The operation followed renewed Indian control efforts and partial troop withdrawal discussions with Britain amid calls for peace.
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Furious Fighting in Chinese Civil War Garrison Holds Communists
Reports from Shihkiachwang describe a fierce clash as 100,000 Communist attackers press against a government garrison and warplanes. The town lies 172 miles southwest of Peiping, with Communists repeatedly breaching ancient walls before being repelled. Government air sorties from Peiping bases bomb and disrupt advances.
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Fragmented wartime notice from a damaged OCR
The readable fragments describe rationing and exemptions, mentioning butter, tea coupons, and shortages. It references wartime government measures and troop movements near an airfield, with unclear dates and places.
Trade Negotiations at Geneva Conference
Canberra reports on Geneva talks outlining international trade and employment aims. J J Dedman comments that Mutual Aid, Food and Agriculture reforms, and economic machinery aim to foster international collaboration. The United States invited a conference to establish a global organization.
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Negotiations on trade pact extend to twenty nations
Negotiations separate from the charter aim to broaden tariff reductions and extend trade commitments among member governments. The draft agreement outlines schedule parts on tariffs, nonpreferential duties, and safeguards, with a possible ratification after extended talks.
Britain Tackles Calorie Shortages Amid Ration Debate
A British House of Commons discussion focuses on daily calorie adequacy, noting figures near 2700 calories per person as a target. Officials warn of widespread dietary strain, with concerns about poorer crop yields and policy measures affecting imports and future negotiations.
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