UNRRA Credits Health Gains From Wartime Efforts
Washington reports UNRRA says the world is healthier than expected after three years of its health division work in war zones. It cites no major epidemics since hostilities ended, mentions a cholera outbreak in China, and notes typhoid control in Poland with DDT and vaccines.
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UNRRA
Europe
Wilbur A. Sawyer
China
Sawyer
United States
Poland
Britain to Import Monazite for Nuclear Research
An agreement for limited export of monazite to Britain from Travancore to supply material used in nuclear energy research was disclosed. Travancore officials denied American pressure and noted monazite exports had been stopped since 1946 with no current negotiations involving the United States.
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Travancore
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Democrat Picks Martin as GOP 1948 Candidate
AP dispatch notes Democrats praise Rep. Cox remarks about Republicans during the 1948 election year. The piece highlights Cox’s praise for the GOP and the nomination’s shift, with Martin amid cheers and Democratic reactions. The scene depicts tension and expectations in the House chamber as the nomination unfolds.
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Washington
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December fuel exports fall short of forecasts by SFA
Washington sources report December fuel exports reached 1,647,130 gross tons, 23 percent below expectations per the Solid Fuels Administration for Coal and Lignite. Export activity was curtailed due to unspecified factors, affecting overall supply.
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Pierpont Rites Held For Milwaukee RR Veteran
Funeral services are set for Thursday for Henry E. Pierpont 84 a retired traffic vice president of the Milwaukee railroad who died Tuesday at his Chicago home.
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Chicago
Henry E. Pierpont
Milwaukee Railroad
House Unit Plans Inquiry on Food
Rep. Hope will chair the House Agriculture Committee and has named a seven member subcommittee to probe the food situation and agricultural production. Andresen leads the panel with Clevenger Hill Hoeven Pace Poage and Gathings as members. focus begins with sugar and then fats and oils production and distribution.
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