Electricity curtailment extended across United Kingdom
London reports wartime restriction on home electricity extended from industrial belt to all of Great Britain. Homes must blackout 8:30 to 11:30 and 1:30 to 3:30 daily in new areas, while original zones remain 9 to noon and 2 to 4. Army and navy aid coal shipments, as severe weather worsens fuel crisis across England, Scotland, and Wales.
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Lincoln Day speech ties Lincolnism to today’s politics
Washington Rep Howell urged Congress to adopt Lincoln’s wisdom in facing national issues during a Lincoln Day observance. President Truman visited the Lincoln Memorial as Republicans nationwide staged Lincoln Day events. Howell cited Lincoln quotes on labor and federal power to argue for government that respects individual liberty and fair labor rewards.
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Canada and U S Agree on Peacetime Security Ties
Ottawa Report: Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced that Canada and the United States will maintain joint peacetime security collaboration at their national defense facilities within legal authorization. The agreement signals ongoing bilateral defense cooperation.
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Gas Cut Off to 150 Plants in Pittsburgh
The People's Natural Gas Company said it cut off gas supplies to about 150 industrial plants in the Pittsburgh area due to a line break on the Tennessee Gas and Transmission system from Texas.
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Sullivan Joins Demo Committee
Gael Sullivan resigned as second assistant postmaster general to become executive director of the Democratic national committee. He will direct policy and operation of the DNC, a move linked to the 1948 Truman campaign efforts. Sullivan is a political protege of Chicago mayor Kelly, replacing Richard Nacy who resigned January 15.
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Argentina Declines to Seize Italian Property
A senior Argentine official stated that Argentina will disregard clauses of the Italian peace treaty allowing allied nations to seize Italian property. The move, described as contrary to Argentine law, is notable due to the large volume of Italian-owned property in the country.
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Linn Supervisors Counter With Six Cent Wage Offer
Linn county board of supervisors rejected a 15 cent raise demand from 58 road department workers and offered a six cent hourly raise for all road workers, with 13 cents for shop mechanics. Union rep Hart said he would take the proposal to Local 231. Sick leave demands were declined, retroactive to January 1. The board discussed timing for contract talks and set April as a possible period.
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Truman Proclaims March Is Red Cross Month
President Truman designated March as Red Cross month and urged public support for a campaign seeking a 60 million dollar fund for 1947. The appeal accompanies a formal proclamation published by the Associated Press from Washington.
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Whipple Jacobs Urges Labor Law Reform at Forum
Whipple Jacobs president of Belden Manufacturing and NAM director spoke at Coe College five week forum. He attacked collective bargaining, warned of communist influence, called for repeal of the Wagner Act, and blamed federal policy since 1933 for employer employee tensions. He urged laws based on individual freedom and questioned collective bargaining as a solution.
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Atom Power Plants Now Functioning at Hanford Works
General Electric engineer C P Cabell announced that three industrial atomic energy plants are operating at the Hanford works in Richland Washington. He said atomic heat control was solved before the first bombs were assembled and that atomic power will not quickly replace existing water or fossil fuel plants.
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Bevin Abandons Palestine Talks at London Conference
London (UP) Foreign Secretary Bevin said the London conference failed to solve the Palestine issue and Britain may submit the dispute to the United Nations. He told Arab delegates that no progress toward partition seemed possible and no new British proposals would follow. A final routine meeting is set for Friday to present Britain’s views on future action.
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Tel Aviv clash injures dozen in Jewish faction fight
In Tel Aviv a clash between Jewish extremists and anti terror Jews left at least 12 wounded as police and military prepared for further violence. The attack began at Hashemir Hatzair clubrooms with Molotov cocktails and fires set, injuring five attackers and seven occupants. RAF spotter aircraft searched the eastern Mediterranean as reports circulated about a refugee ship named Blue carrying 600 uncertified immigrants bound for Palestine.
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Springlike Cedar Rapids Weather Prompted Quick Warmup
Snow and ice melted under a warm sun with a forecast for slightly cooler Friday afternoon. Burlington hit 39 yesterday while Spencer saw a 'T degree low and Cedar Rapids peaked at 33. Overnight lows 22 to 28. Early morning temps ranged from 20 to 28, then climbed to 40 by midafternoon. A safe stretch of mild weather contrasts with heavy Pacific coast rain and a California wind incident injuring no passengers.
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G O P Split On 6 Billion Budget Slash
Washington AP Republicans clashed over a 6 billion cut in President Truman’s 37 5 billion budget. Senate armed services chair Gurney warned the move would hamstring national security, after an 8 to 2 committee vote. General Eisenhower urged against impairing funds for the armed forces.
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Senate clash over military cuts risks weakening defense
Senate armed services chair Gurney warned that more than 500 million dollars in military cuts would render the navy practically impotent and leave the army and air forces inadequate. House counterpart Andrews argued against deep cuts as wariness grows over pacific and european stability. The budget fight moves to a full committee vote Friday amid disputes over how much to trim from defense and who bears responsibility.
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Iowa Senate considers bus rule to carry parochial pupils
Des Moines reports a bill introduced Wednesday allowing public school buses to transport parochial teachers and students who live on established routes. Senator Arthur Jacobson of Waukon proposed the measure authorizing school boards to haul them at discretion without extending routes and providing reimbursements to districts.
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Ruling Declares Herman Talmadge Georgia Governor
McDonough Georgia AP Judge Walter Hendrix ruled that Herman Talmadge is the legal governor of Georgia, upholding the Legislature action to elect him Jan 15 to the late Eugene Talmadge's four year term. The decision sustains demurrers and dismisses Lt Governor Thompson's suit seeking removal.
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Man 60 Lived in Packing Box Under Viaduct
RACINE Wisconsin UP Fred Yahnke 60 told authorities from a hospital bed how he survived two weeks in a packing box beneath a city viaduct during Wisconsin s worst snowstorm in 23 years and freezing temperatures. He was broke behind in his tent and unable to move after his leg worsened. Police and doctors said he suffered frozen feet and may lose a leg. He said I guess I can take it.
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Fifi D Orsay Plans Hollywood Comeback Marriage
Actress Fifi D Orsay said she will marry actor Peter La Ricos within a month as she makes a screen comeback in Hollywood. The French Canadian comedienne disclosed the plans on Wednesday.
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