Senators Demand Early Demobilization of Father Draftees
A Senate subcommittee urged release of all drafted fathers by July 1 and rapid return to a volunteer army. It urged legislation if the War Department curtails action, noting the Navy uses volunteers and the Army could too. Eisenhower said about 700,000 fathers are in the Army, with 500,000 likely released by July 1.
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Nine Acquitted in War Fraud Conspiracy Trial
A federal jury acquitted Durham Manufacturing Co of Fort Wayne and nine individuals in a conspiracy case alleging concealment of defects in war materials. The trial followed indictments last April charging manufacture and sale of defective projectiles rocket bombs and submarine propeller shafts. DeWitt Brown, plant manager and defendant, was killed in a traffic accident. Judge Swygert dismissed charges against two defendants.
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Riots in Bombay Leave Dozens Injured in Turmoil
In Bombay, violence flared across native areas after deaths in earlier clashes. Police used firearms and clubs to disperse a parade for Subhas Chandra Bose's 50th birthday, amid calls for an inquiry into the police firing and mounting tensions between Congress demonstrations and security forces.
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Wallace Gains Allies as Commerce Chief Plans Aid
In Washington Henry A. Wallace, directing the commerce department, gains support from Bailey and others in Congress. Bailey says Wallace aims to reorganize the department to boost both domestic and international trade while aiding small business. Wallace outlined his plans in a closed Senate commerce session and has long sought expanded government assistance to business.
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Rent director settles overcharge with $490 check in Portland
Portland rent director E B McCutchan handed a tenant a $490 refund after she was overcharged by her landlord. The tenant asked if the check included a $1 key deposit. McCutchan agreed to look into adding the deposit refund as well.
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British troops disperse nationalist concentration near Soerabaja
British forces with tanks dispersed a concentration of Indonesian nationalists in the rebel area southwest of the Soerabaja naval base, according to British headquarters on Thursday.
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Soerabaja Naval Base
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