Marshall Warns of Critical Manchuria Situation
Gen. George C. Marshall told reporters in Washington that a Chinese army of 39 American trained divisions, part of 250 nationalist divisions, is now en route to Manchuria where the situation is extremely critical. He urged robust American aid to China to secure unity and peace in the Pacific.
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Dairen
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Chiang Kai-shek
What Some People Do In Name of Amusement
CHICAGO. Judge Gibson Gorman ordered a psychiatric examination for James Pawlowski, 37, who said he liked to let garter snakes play in his beard.
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Soviet Paper Charges U S Atom Rattling
The Soviet weekly New Times accused American newspapers of rattling atomic weapons and pushing for an American atomic dictatorship worldwide. It said reactionary and jingoistic talk undermines international confidence in atomic energy control through the United Nations.
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New Times
United Nations Organization
CIO PAC Launches Drive For 5.5 Million Fund
Washington CIO Political Action Committee opened a campaign to raise a 5.5 million dollar fund and unseat anti labor congressmen in the November elections. It will ask CIOs 5.5 million members to contribute one dollar to protect wage gains won by the union through combined political and economic strength and strike action.
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Political Action Committee
Bread Size Cut Granted by OPA Without Price Drop
American bakeries received government permission to shrink bread and roll weights by 10 percent under OPA rules. Prices would not drop due to conversion costs, and a forthcoming amendment to restaurant portion rules will allow smaller servings without price changes. The measure is temporary and broader bakery orders are expected.
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OPA
Berlin Blast Kills One, Wounds 122 at Central Station
Police Chief Paul Markgraf announced the blast at the Berlin central police station in the Russian-occupied zone killed one person and injured 122. Two of the injured were in critical condition as wreckage was searched for missing. Rumors of far higher casualties were denied by authorities.
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Eastern Iowa to Be Hit by Heavy Rains
Cedar Rapids weather forecast warns of heavy rainfall this afternoon and tonight with moisture expected from half an inch to an inch. Sunday is predicted partly cloudy and mild. Observed temps show 48 degrees at 2:30 pm, with a Friday high near 55 between 5 and 7 pm.
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Chambers
Churchill Urges UN Action on Iran and Turkish Issue
In a Waldorf Astoria address Churchill disclosed Russia demanded a fortress in the Dardanelles at Potsdam and urged the UN Security Council to thrash out Iran and Turkish disputes as a major test for the world body. He noted Soviet losses but praised its gains and called for closer U.S.-Britain ties.
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Daily Record Index Comics and Notices
An East Coast daily includes pages on Deaths Editorial Features and Men Women in Service with listings for Movies Radio and courthouse items. The scattered clipping references a Marion area run of notices and service features with brief entries and date stamps.
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Lago-Grupe Tieup Ends with Increases Granted
After a day of negotiations, three AFL Drivers unions announced a blanket settlement ending a strike by 90 to 100 employees at Lago-Grupe houses in Cedar Rapids Burlington Iowa City Ottumwa Creston Fort Madison and Keokuk. Increases range from 12 1 2 to 15 cents per hour with new rates 72 42 cents Creston 77 5 cents Iowa City 80 cents Keokuk 82 4 cents Fort Madison Cedar Rapids Burlington Ottumwa 85 cents. Time and a half will apply in Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa for overtime. Employees are to return to work gradually with operations resuming within a week.
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Iran Denies War Comment Over Fight Stand
Tehran officials deny minister Ahmed Sepehbad Amir Ahmedi remarks about defending Tehran to the last man if Russians move toward the capital. Moscow radio accuses Iran of monopolizing British oil concessions, while Tehran's denial cites misinterpretation and rebuff.
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Pledge by U S Iran and Turkey Seen Grounded in UN Charter
U S policy toward Iran and Turkey is described as firmly supporting UN Charter principles. Officials say no blank check promises were given to either nation to provoke or deter Soviet actions. The statement, presented by Ambassador Wallace Murray in Tehran and earlier in Ankara Washington talks, was disclosed by unnamed diplomats. Secretary Byrnes declined to discuss the matter at a Friday news conference.
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Chicago Proclaims St Patrick’s Day Amid Hungarian Day Mixup
Mayor Kelly and the Chicago City Council declared Sunday as St Patrick’s Day after an initial Hungarian day proclamation caused confusion. The council revised the honor, naming March 18 as Hungarian Day, then Mayor Kelly proclaimed March 17 as St Patrick’s Day, ensuring Sunday would be celebrated and Irish festivities extended into Monday.
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Yanks Take Property From Japan
MOSCOW AP Pravda dispatch from Vladivostok says the United States is removing valuable property from Japan to the United States. A special mass correspondent cites reports in Japanese papers and Tokyo Stars and Stripes. Loot includes platinum gold silver jewelry and other items from a German warehouse worth $500000.
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Hindu Muslim clashes leave deaths in Amritsar
London based report says three persons killed and 18 injured in Hindu Muslim clashes in Amritsar India on Saturday amid rising sectarian tensions.
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Major Held for Shooting Civilian on Train Washroom
In Pittsburgh a dazed Maj. J B Hamilton was taken into custody by military police after a civilian, Aaron Russansky of Chicago, was shot in a restroom aboard the westbound Trailblazer. Russansky survived the chest wound and was taken to a hospital. Hamilton, from Summit New Jersey, reportedly attempted suicide then was disarmed by a merchant seaman, Alfred Quirk, who described the confrontation and Hamilton’s subsequent resistance. Hamilton faces transfer to a veterans hospital in Butler Pennsylvania as authorities assess possible psychoneurotic illness.
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Soviet Adopts Cabinet Titles of Ministers
London reports Stalin resigned as premier to permit a new ministry, as Moscow broadcasts that parliament will rename cabinet roles from commissars to ministers. The piece notes plans to raise industrial output 50 percent in the five year plan, restore resources, and boost food and consumer goods postwar.
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G I Pays $20 000 Tax on Winnings
Riverside California Deputy revenue collectors were dazed when a returning G I who had won fifty thousand dollars playing craps in Europe paid twenty thousand dollars in income tax on his winnings. The soldier, with overseas ribbons, walked in Friday and announced his intent.
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Yugoslav Officer Shot By Trieste Assailant
Maj. Stani Cudner a 43 year old Yugoslav war booty commission member and third ranking officer in Trieste was gravely wounded Friday night by an unknown assailant who shot him in the abdomen and jaw as he emerged from a waterfront restaurant
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Stani Cudner
Coe College students struck by car killed one seriously hurt
Lawrence Wesley Williams 29 of Cedar Rapids charged with manslaughter after striking June LaVelle Davy 19 and Hazel del Yates 18 while walking across First avenue at Twelfth street E. Davy died en route to St Luke's hospital from a broken neck. Yates listed in fair condition with a fractured left leg and scalp injuries. Williams claimed the pedestrians moved into his path. Bond set at 5000 with arraignment scheduled Monday.
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