Byrnes presses for atomic energy commission at UN
Secretary James F. Byrnes urged the United Nations to create promptly an atomic energy commission and urged major powers to treat the issue as a sacred trust. He warned against overloading the UNO in its infancy and stressed two immediate tasks to strengthen security and address atomic questions.
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London
James F. Byrnes
United Nations
Atomic Energy Commission
Byrnes
UNO
Security Council
Council
Moscow
Atomic Commission
Pearl Harbor probes clash with CIO over delays
Washington Democrats and Republicans on the Pearl Harbor investigating committee accused the CIO of trying to influence the inquiry and delaying legislation. Senator Lucas called the CIO charge asinine, while Sen. Brewster and others warned against stopping hearings as Admiral Kimmel and General Short prepare to testify. The CIO cited anti poll tax, Fair Employment Practices, and a 65 cent minimum wage as delayed bills.
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Barkley
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Brewster
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Admiral Kimmel
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Cowan
Roosevelt
Sen. Barkley
Wallace Favored For Key UNO Job
London AP dispatch reports Secretary of Commerce Wallace as a leading candidate for secretary general of the United Nations. Polish delegate Jan Stanczyk surveyed delegates on Wallace’s potential selection and planned talks with the Russian delegation, while Moscow supported Vladimi Simic. The London press also favored Gen. Eisenhower for the post.
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United Nations Organization
Jan Stanczyk
United States
UNO
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Washington
Gen
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Barge Explosions Near Manila Harbor Injure Crew
In Manila a series of blasts of liquid oxygen and pyrotechnic gear aboard the giant BCL 2569 seagoing army barge shook the harbor. The 12 crew escaped with minor burns after the explosions. initial reports misidentified the tanker nearby as the source. The concrete barge, loaded with Liberty ship cargo, sat in the congested Manila breakwater about 2,000 yards from downtown.
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Liberty Ship
Vitamin D Patents Opened to Public
Anti trust suits against all but five defendants in the University of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation case were dismissed Monday and a consent decree made Vitamin D and Vitamin D processes public property. Suits against 11 defendants including The Quaker Oats company were dismissed by Judge John P. Barnes. five remaining cases to be dismissed Tuesday. Licenses canceled by all firms holding them. The case began in 1943 with Rene Douglas doing business as Douglas Laboratories in Chicago. The Patents were held invalid by the Ninth Circuit and the Supreme Court refused to review. The decree ends the justice department suit against the foundation and licensees.
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Chicago
University of Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
John P. Barnes
Quaker Oats Company
Foundation
Rene Douglas
Douglas Laboratories
Ninth District Court of Appeals
Los Angeles
United States Supreme Court
Justice Department
Ambroz Asks Council To Explain Plan
Six Cedar Rapids playground and recreation commissioners led by Chairman Otto Ambroz ask the city council for clarification of a proposed merger between school district and city recreation facilities. They seek to know if a new group would replace or supplement the existing commission as a tentative plan is explored for sharing funds and facilities.
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Cedar Rapids
Don Hines
Ambroz
Huff Duff Helped Win War Long Range Detection Tool
New York AP reports the navy disclosed Huff Duff or HFDF as a wartime long distance detection device central to breaking up U-boat packs in the Atlantic. The system uses radio bearings to locate ships or planes, works with radar and sound devices, and aided coast guard air rescue. postwar use promises enhanced aviation safety and pinpoint distress locations.
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New York
Navy Sunday
Duff Duff
Long Island
Florida
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Ocean
Atlantic
Temperature Drop Forecast for Cedar Rapids Area
Cedar Rapids area forecast calls for mostly cloudy and notably colder conditions with snow flurries tonight and Tuesday. Tonight's low around 8 above zero as spring fades, with Monday’s bright sun fading and temperatures slipping. statewide high 42 at Sioux City.
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Weather Bureau
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Chambers-Inskeep
President Truman seeks five billion dollar budget cut
President Truman asked Congress to slash appropriations and contract authorizations by about 5.021 billion dollars, adding to prior 50.345 billion in recusals. Proposals target military, navy, War Shipping, maritime programs, lend lease, and civilian agencies with revisions to liquidate contracts and fund future needs.
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Truman
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War Risk Insurance Fund
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Commission
Maritime
Doenitz Ban on Rescue at Sea Charged
The war crimes tribunal heard evidence that Nazi Germany and Japan agreed early in the war to sink U S merchant ships without warning to kill crewmen, arguing lack of personnel. Adolf Hitler outlined a plan to deploy U boats along the U S coast while prohibiting taking survivors, with Doenitz charged for crimes against humanity.
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Doenitz
Hickenlooper Pushes Price Amendment For War-Time Controls
Washington reports Sen. Hickenlooper says Truman will seek a full year extension of price controls through June 30, 1947. He supports an amendment preventing OPA from setting prices below production cost plus a normal wartime margin, arguing it would boost production and employment to beat inflation.
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Sen. Hickenlooper
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Hickenlooper
Why Not Go Home Demonstration Sparks Student Protests
In Shanghai Chinese students shouted Why don't you go home to American troops during a demonstration demanding a democratic China and the withdrawal of American forces. Student leaders said the movement was nationwide and organized across campuses.
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Shanghai
China
Tri-city Troup of 8,000 Called Off
In Rock Island Illinois CIO officials said a mass demonstration of 18,000 CIO workers planned at the J I Case plant by Tri City union members has been temporarily called off. The event was set for 1:30 p.m. Monday in sympathy with Case strikers.
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Rock Island, Ill
John B. Watkins
CIO
United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America
Tri-city
Case
Congress Opens Second Session At White House Request
Washington AP reports the 79th Congress began its second session at 11 a.m. Monday with President Truman urging leaders to push unfinished legislation. Acting House Speaker McCormack of Massachusetts said the president was very anxious for early action during a White House discussion.
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79Th Congress
Truman
House
McCormack
Mass
White House
Mrs Roosevelt vague on Russian trip timing
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt said she planned to visit Russia after the United Nations assembly adjourns but was unsure of the exact departure time. Her duties as a delegate to the assembly will keep her in London for at least six more weeks.
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London
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Russia
United Nations Assembly
Assembly
Jackson Plans Return To U.S. During Spring
Justice Robert H. Jackson, chief U.S. prosecutor at the German war crimes trial, said he expects to leave the case and rejoin the Supreme Court of the United States at some time during the latter part of the spring sessions.
Daily Record Index of Features and Notices
Index page highlights Deaths Marion and Farm topics with editorial features and service notes. Includes sections on Movies Radio Walter Winchell and Women in Service. Vague entries reference court, courthouse notices, and local features across the issue.
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Walter Winchell
Picket by Equipment Workers Ends Nationwide Strike Threat
The ACEW ended its threat of a nationwide telephone strike by ordering members back to work by 1 pm local time after a 30 day delay requested by the NFTW executive board. The NFTW had postponed a national strike to allow locals to file 30 day notices under the Smith Connally act, while GM labor talks and steel delays influenced hope for broader settlement.
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Washington
Association of Communications Equipment Workers
Western Electric Company
Telegraph
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Federation
Independent Federation
NFTW
J. A. Beirne
United Auto Workers Threaten Action Over GM Recommendations
Detroit UAW leaders warned they will halt production of tools and parts for General Motors if the Truman board recommendations are not accepted by next Monday. About 3,500 UAW members in tool and die shops are ordered to stop work on all GM orders if the proposals are rejected.
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United Automobile Workers
General Motors
Truman
UAW
Clock stolen from police station courtroom in Chicago
Police reported a missing eight foot high courtroom clock at a Chicago station. An apparent thief lowered the timepiece from its hanging place, crawled through the squad room, and exited via a back entrance.
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Chicago
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