House Debates Aid Plan As War Aid Faces Vote
In Washington the House opened debate on a $590 million foreign aid bill with opposition fears leaders warn that aid could be used against the U S. Rep Allen chairs the rules committee and urged defeating the measure for scrutiny of future foreign spending. The bill faces amendments and a final vote likely next week with Senate differences over amounts to Italy France Austria and China.
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Washington
Europe
China
Allen
R-Ill
Russia
Rules Committee
Martin
R-Mass
President Truman
House
Truman
Senate
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Italy
France
Austria
State Department
Congress
Freezing Rain Makes Driving Treacherous
Severe winter conditions hit Iowa with freezing rain and sleet. Des Moines weather officials warned of extremely dangerous northern highways while roads across the state remained slippery and being sanded. Telephones failed in several towns, emergency radio links were set up, flights were canceled, and buses faced delays as ice and wind disrupted daily travel.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Highway Patrol
Des Moines
Hamburg
Shenandoah
Red Oak
Glenwood
Creston
Mt. Ayr
C. L. Sampson
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
United Air Lines
Collins Radio
Iowa Highway Patrol
Tama
Marengo
Waterloo
Union
Omaha
Chambers
Missouri
Highway 30
Lamont
Osceola
Burlington
Ottumwa
Iowa City
Atlantic
Davenport
Marshalltown
Mason City
Fugitive Officer Rates Promotion
Lt. Edward P. Kelly of Camp Lee was promoted for service and aptitude despite fleeing after cashing 37 paychecks owed to fellow officers. Authorities from FBI and Army MPs pursued him as he could be promoted to captain once he is found to take oath. A Petersburg bank reported checks cashed and the remaining funds were mailed to Camp Lee as the search continued.
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Camp Lee
Army
Edward P. Kelly
Post
Denville
N. J
Kelly
FBI
M.p.’S
Petersburg
Memphis Film Ban Highlights Race Issue
The Memphis county board of censors banned the motion picture New Orleans, spotlighting racial discrimination. Chairman Floyd Binford said the three man board voted unanimously to bar the film which features Louis Armstrong and other Black musicians, citing its gambling in the red light district as the reason.
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Memphis
New Orleans
County Board of Censors
Floyd Binford
Louis Armstrong
Armstrong
Binford
Red Light
X Rays Offer Alternative to Sulfa in Treating Infections
Three Omaha doctors reported excellent results using low-voltage X-rays to treat infections usually treated with sulfa drugs. The technique showed success in pneumonia peritonitis surgical mumps and gas gangrene with further work on severe sinus cases ongoing at a Radiological Society meeting.
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Boston
Omaha
James F. Kelly
John E. Downing
D. A. Dowell
Radiological Society of North America
25 Cent Pay Raises Sought By Cedar Rapids Workers
A six member delegation from Cedar Rapids waterworks garbage and sewage disposal crews asked the city council for a 25 cent hourly pay raise for all city employees. Keith Churchill spokesman cited CIO and AFL members. officials said the budget is strained and no raise is possible before April with fiscal year ending March 31. Churchill noted pay boosts in Dubuque and Davenport while Burgus explained funds are limited and current budgets won’t permit increases until spring.
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Cedar Rapids
CIO
United Public Workers
Keith Churchill
la- Plant-Choate
AFL
Churchill
Louis D. Burgus
Frank Hahn
Hahn
Burgus
Dubuque
Davenport
Linn Red Cross Cancels Fund Campaign for 1948
Linn county chapter of the American Red Cross will not conduct its annual fund raising campaign next March. The board approved the 1948 budget and will continue voluntary membership enrollment to sustain national and local activities without a new campaign. The decision stems from strong county support in prior drives and the belief current funds suffice for another year. The chapter emphasizes no reduction in services and notes ongoing priorities in home service, accident prevention, first aid, water safety, and the blood bank program.
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Linn County
The
American Red Cross
William P. Whipple
Red Cross
Whipple
Linn
Home Service Department
Arrest Follows Carol Broadcast in Fremont
W E Brazda, head of a local loan company, was arrested on charges of violating Fremont city anti-noise rules after broadcasting five minute carol segments six times daily from his third floor office. Police filed the complaint after three anonymous calls. Brazda was released pending trial and said he would fight the case.
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Fremont
Neb
W. E. Brazda
Brazda
Robert Millard
Hoosier Girl Wins Milking Contest at National Farm Show
Chicago UP reports Margaret Jean German, 17, Romney Indiana, captured first in the milking contest at the National Farm Show. She milked seven pounds in two minutes. Second place went to Marty Gannon of Delmar Iowa with 4.2 pounds in the same time.
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Chicago
Margaret Jean German
Romney
Ind
Marty Gannon
Delmar
Big Boy the Shorthorn steer sells for eight a pound
CHICAGO UP A Shorthorn steer named Big Boy, grand champion of the 48th International Livestock Exposition, sold for eight dollars per pound Thursday. Owner Claude Millwee, 18, Fort Cobb Oklahoma, earned about $8,800 from an $75 investment. Davidson Beef Company of Chicago bought it for hotel accounts. Bert Overman bid for Wilson and Company. Weight estimated at 1100 pounds. Weather blamed for subdued bidding. last year’s record was $10.50 a pound and $14,500 gross for Oklahoma A and M College.
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Chicago
Big Boy
Claude Millwee
Fort Cobb
Okla
Davidson Beef Company
Bert Overman
Wilson and Company
Davidson Company
Millwee
Oklahoma A
M. College
Panic Buying Grips Soviet Citizens Over Devaluation Rumor
The Voice of America reported Russians rushing to spend rubles amid rumors of devaluation or currency reform. Lines formed outside Moscow shops for durable goods and furs while luxury venues filled with shoppers seeking a last spending spree. Suburban trains carried peasants with large bundles, and stores reduced inventory as crowds overwhelmed shops. Average wages and exchange rates provided context for the crisis mood.
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Washington
State Department
Voice of America
Soviet Union
New York
Russia
Moscow
West Puzzled Over Molotovs German Peace Move
London AP report says Secretary of State Marshall warned that Soviet action aims to disrupt Europe s recovery and the western powers face confusion as Molotov pushes a two month deadline for submitting fundamentals of the German peace treaty to the foreign ministers council.
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West
London
Marshall
Russia
Europe
Big Four
Foreign Ministers Conference
Molotov
United States
France
Britain
Foreign Ministers Council
Germany
Bidault
Bevin
Striking Unrest Sparks Violent Clashes Across Southern France
Troops and tanks patrolled Marseille and Nice as clashes erupted between strikers and guardsmen in northern coal fields and coastal towns. In Nice at least 24 injured in a pitched battle marking the most violent outbreak in weeks while Paris remained calm amid the broader chaos. Colonial troops fought rioters as strikers massed at a post office and tried to seize the telephone exchange.
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Paris
Marseille
Nice
France
No Plan for New OPA Harriman says
Secretary of Commerce Harriman told the House committees that the administration has no plans for a new OPA or any other overall control agency to administer anti inflation powers. He said Congress would allocate these powers to appropriate existing government agencies as directed by the President.
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Washington
Commerce
Harriman
OPA
Congress
House Banking and Currency Committees
Truman
Embargo on Soft Coal Exports by federal government
The government on Thursday imposed an embargo on exports of soft coal grades used for home heating. The move aims to guarantee ample fuel for households during the upcoming winter season.
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Washington
President Enjoys Florida Warmth on Florida Vacation
President Truman arrives in Key West for his third Florida holiday since becoming chief executive. He rides from Boca Chica to the naval base amid cheering crowds, with a 211-gun salute and a temporary White House at the base. On Saturday he plans a 12 minute address at Everglades National Park, signaling conservation policy ahead of Washington return.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Florida
Washington
Boca Chica
Naval Submarine Base
Division
Duval
Cecil C. Adele
Naval Base
Submarine Base
Marine Guard
White House
Everglades City
Everglades National Park
Wallace H. Graham
Trumand
Reds Ignore U S Request on Wives
The state department said Russia has refused for more than six months a U S request allowing up to 250 wives of American citizens to depart the Soviet Union.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
France moves to crush strikes with new anti sabotage law
Paris reports Premier Robert Schuman won Assembly approval for sweeping anti sabotage and strike control measures by 403 to 183 as France endures widespread walkouts. Reservists begin reporting Saturday to bolster police amid battles with strikers across Marseille Valenciennes Le Mans Tours Arras and Mont Saint Martin. The government eyes raising the minimum wage to 10 000 francs monthly while unions push for 800 francs more.
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Paris
Robert Schuman
France
National Assembly
Schuman
Armed Forces Ministry
Interior Ministry
Assembly
Marseille
Aix
Valenciennes
Mont Saint-Martin
le Mans-Tours
Arras
National Railwaymen’s Federation
General Confederation of Labor
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