Meat hoarding charge sparks Chicago storage dispute
Chicago officials disclosed 45 million pounds of fresh meat in cold storage as CIO union leaders called for federal investigation and decried a hoarding conspiracy by major packers. Packers denied hoarding, arguing stock is below normal and much is government or supplier owned with meat moving toward consumption.
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Eugene Talmadge Stricken With Stomach Hemorrhages
Governor-nominee Eugene Talmadge of Georgia lay seriously ill in a Jacksonville hospital after suffering stomach hemorrhages Thursday night. He was to accept the nomination for a fourth term next Wednesday but far from his campaign duties while recovering in Florida. The illness followed a Florida recovery from a cold and comes after past surgery for hemorrhoids in 1940.
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Truman Calls for Immediate Jewish Immigration to Palestine
President Truman urged early substantial immigration of displaced Jews into Palestine in a Yom Kippur message to Prime Minister Attlee. He proposed liberalizing international immigration laws, offering U.S. congressional recommendations, and backing economic aid if a Palestine solution emerges.
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Britain Objects to Truman Palestine Plan
London officials express regret at President Truman’s Palestine pronouncement and urge delay in publication for Attlee and Bevin to study. A London Arab statesman says force would be needed to enforce the immigration proposal. Foreign Office says Britain will decide only after Palestine’s political future is settled.
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Barney Oldfield Dies at 69 Speed King of Dirt Tracks
Barney Oldfield, 69, famed as the dirt track speed king, died at his Beverly Hills home Friday apparently from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was the first to be credited with 60 mph driving and served as referee and pace car driver during three days of dirt track racing at the All Iowa fair. He also recounted his 58 years on wheels for Hawkeye Downs grandstand crowds in Cedar Rapids.
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Vienna Udine Air Service Resumed
CASERTA Italy AP Re sumption of full military air service between Vienna and Udine was announced by U S army authorities The route will avoid Yugoslav territory and unarmed C 47 planes will replace armed Flying Fortresses which were used after two American transport planes were shot down over Yugoslavia in August Five American airmen were killed in those incidents.
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Slav Use of UNRRA Aid Probed Over Tito Forces
A special mission heads to Yugoslavia to investigate alleged diversion of UNRRA relief by Marshal Tito's military. If found true, aid may be halted.
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Legion Urges Terminal Pay Now and Tax Cut Action
The American Legion rejected WWII veteran bonuses and urged tax cuts plus immediate cash cashing of terminal leave bonds. Delegates backed tax relief on the first 5000 dollars of earned income for three years after discharge and endorsed cashing terminal leave bonds despite the Truman plan. The Stetle Bradley dispute dominated the convention with calls to convene Congress to amend the veterans training act.
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Wallace Baruch clash over atomic control impasse
Washington dispute centers on Bernard Baruch and Henry Wallace. Wallace accuses Baruch of inflexible posture hindering international atomic energy control. Baruch replies by accusing Wallace of causing confusion and division and defends his own approach to a treaty to curb atomic arms.
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Reshuffling of British Cabinet Near
Informed sources say a British cabinet shuffle to strengthen the government will be announced within 24 hours. Attlee, Bevin, and Morrison are not expected to be replaced, while a defense ministry may be created with A. V. Alexander taking the portfolio and cabinet rank.
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Seven Die as Sun Oil Plant Explodes in Marcus Hook
Seven people were killed and about 140 injured when fire and series of explosions ripped through Sun Oil’s aviation gasoline refinery unit in Marcus Hook Pennsylvania. Damage was placed at $300,000 as packing gland failure released gas triggering the blast. The blaze lasted hours with many injured being volunteer firefighters and police aiding traffic control during the emergency.
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Hawaii Cairo Flight Sets Heavy Load Record
The Pacu san Dreamboat B-29 departed Honolulu on a 10,300 mile mission to Cairo carrying 148,460 pounds, the heaviest lift yet. Col. C. S. Irvine led the flight with Lt. Col. Beverly Warren piloting, aiming for 41 hours, then onward via Sitka Juneau White Horse and Greenland toward London and Cairo. The fuel load alone totaled 77,351 pounds with an overload of 27,000 pounds.
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British deny entry for Schacht and Fritsche to German zone
American officials said the British rejected entry for Hjalmar Schacht and Hans Fritsche, acquitted Nazi leaders, into the British zone. Franz von Papen was also refused settlement in the French zone. The trio remained jailed in Nuernberg awaiting safe conduct as Bavarian fears of denazification trials grew. Appeals by six of 19 convicted Nazis were filed with the Allied Control Council, including Rudolf Hess, Hans Frank, Julius Streicher, and Martin Bormann, due by Saturday afternoon.
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Miners Promote Wage Increase Push at Convention
United Mine Workers delegates adopting wage proposals pushed for higher pay and shorter hours. The wage committee backed a contract demand calling for wage increases and reduced hours, mirroring terms offered to bituminous mine owners, with over 2,500 delegates voting at the biennial convention in Atlantic City.
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Vet Student Vote Denial Reported
Assistant Attorney General Lamar Caudle said a complaint alleges thousands of GI students at an Illinois university were prevented from registering for the general election. He did not identify the filer or details of how the registration was blocked.
Richard H. Rishton Dies Former C&NW President at 86
Evanston New Labrador district reports the death of Richard H. Rishton aged 86. He served as president of the Chicago and North Western railroad. The obituary notes his tenure and his passing on Thursday.
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War Department to Decide on Communism Text Withdrawal
A joint army navy committee will next month decide whether an economic course used by the services since May 1944 will be withdrawn. The department says the material, alleged to be communist, was selected by civilian educators and used by more than 100 leading institutions.
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Cooler Weather Fails To Arrive In Cedar Rapids
The weather bureau promised a cold wave to start Friday but this failed to materialize leading to a 24 hour stretch of mild weather. Cedar Rapids saw 80 degrees around 2 30 p.m. with forecasts calling for clouds and continued mild conditions tonight and Saturday. The day featured a high of 76 and a morning low near 47 to 58 degrees as the day progressed.
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Marines Repel Attack At Tientsin Depot Amid Fatalities
U S Marine HQ reports an assault on a Tientsin ammunition depot by more than 200 unidentified Chinese attackers. One Marine was killed and at least one Chinese combatant died during the clash on Thursday, with ongoing inquiries into the incident.
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Hull Restful Night Amid Grave Condition at Bethesda
Washington (UP) Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull remained in grave condition at Bethesda Naval Hospital after another worsening turn. A 9 am bulletin reported he slept more peacefully than before but his outlook stayed very dim, with doctors continuing to monitor his deteriorating health.
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