Senate rushes action on UMT and the draft
The Senate armed services committee moves to decide on universal military training and a limited draft within a week after three weeks of hearings. Chairman Gurney aims to send legislation to the Senate by next Friday amid support and defense calls for balance in military forces.
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Washington
Russia
Senate Armed Services Committee
Gurney
R-Sd
Senate
South Dakota
Gurneyaid
UMT
Defense Forrestal
Congress
Forrestal
Charles A. Beard
Lloyd H. Reyerson
University of Minnesota
Col
Truman Smith
Army
UMIT
Henry D. Smyth
Smyth
Joe Louis
Builder's Strike Continues in Charleston and Kanawha Valley
Federal conciliator Georges H Bell reports little progress toward settlement of a construction strike that idled about 3 000 workers and halted major projects valued at about 10 million dollars. A meeting of 19 unions and a Charleston Contractors Assoc committee failed to break the deadlock. Bell plans to return Wednesday for further talks as unions seek 25 to 60 cents an hour increases while contractors offer 12 1/2 cents.
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Georges H Bell
Charleston
Kanawha Valley
Valley
Sh Indicationg
Strong Defense Pushes Up Congress Schedule
WASHINGTON April 3 Speaker Martin pushes measures to strengthen the armed forces after tax and foreign aid bills. He favors expanding the Air Force to 70 groups, says air strength is uncomfortably low, and expects recesses for conventions in June and July. House to vote on repealing oleomargarine taxes and on an anti lynching bill this month.
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Tux
Martin
Congress
House
Truman Signs Six Billion Bill To Stop Russia
President Truman signed a six billion dollar stop Russia foreign aid bill into law less than 24 hours after Congress passed it. The plan pledges aid to Italy France Austria Greece and the Netherlands with initial shipments likely food fuel and industrial materials. The United States Britain and France urged the UN Security Council to reopen Italy's bid for UN membership to counter Communist influence.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
America
United States
Russia
Italy
France
Austria
Greece
Netherlands
Britain
United Nations Security Council
U. N
Isacson Seeks Palestine Visa After Paris Passport Denial
New York congressman Leo Isacson of the American Labor Party says he will petition the State Department for permission to travel to Palestine after his passport to attend a Paris conference was denied. He argues visiting Palestine supports Jewish efforts amid the Greek aid situation, while the State Department notes the Paris meeting would aid Greek guerrilla forces and that the council involved does not align with U S policy.
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New York
Leo Isacson
Paris
State Department
Palestine
American Labor Party
Greece
New York State
Isacson
United States
U. S
American Council
Council
Court Orders Lewis to End Coal Walkout
A federal judge ordered John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers to end the soft coal walkout and return miners to work. Judge Matthew F. McGuire issued a temporary restraining order at 7:30 p.m. EST, expiring April 13, with a hearing set for April 12 on a preliminary injunction. The order requires immediate return to work, prohibits strike actions, and directs good faith bargaining to resolve pension disputes.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Matthew F. McGuire
Justice Department
Truman
Atty
Tom Clark
Lewis
McGuire
United Mine Workers
UMW
Lewin
Pan American Conference Seeks Unity on Key Issues
Delegates from 21 American republics finished a first week of talks in Bogota and pledged unity facing communism, foreign colonies, and economic reorganization. Discussions cover ERP impact, subversive activity, and Argentina's plan to stabilize Latin economies until U S aid expands. Marshall held talks with major producers as Chile's defense minister proposed a condemnatory resolution on communism.
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Bogota
Colombia
Biri
Alt
Hough
George C. Marshall
United States
Berlin
Bemis
Argentina
Latin America
sChagrens
Marshall Lees
Marshall
Brazil
Chile
Venezuela
Mershall
Congress
Juvenal Hernandez
Hernandez
Mar_hall
Marhall
Americans Buildup Defenses Against Red Actions in Berlin
Two dead and three injured in a Malden collision as an automobile hits an interurban bus on U S 119. Charles B Crawford 67 and his son Leo Charles Crawford 43 died in the crash. Navy man Nick Smith was injured, bus driver Winemiller reported minor injuries, and passenger Donald Rymer sustained facial wounds. Scene seven miles from downtown Charleston. The elder Crawford was a retired teacher.
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South Malden
Marmet
U. 8
Sam J. Whitman
Charles B. Crawford
Leo Charles Crawford
Cabin Creek Junction
Charleston Transit Co
Quartermaster
Nick Arthur Smith
Navy
LCE (i
South Charleston
Crawfords
Mountain State Memorial Hospital
Garland BE. Winemiller
C. Roane St
Mountain State
Boiarsky Memorial Hospital
Donald L. Rymer
57Th St
Whitman
Charleston
Crewford
Chesapeake
Ohi
Achrangit Co
Liberals Demand Eisenhower Draft for President
New York Liberal party convention adopts a resolution urging a Democratic draft of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower for president. The measure notes his past refusal to run but cites the national and world situation as justification for nominating a standard bearer of progressivism.
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Albany
Iinl
New York
Americans For Democratic Action Today
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Political Action Committee
A.A. Berle
New York ‘Liberal Party
Berle
Eisenhower
Wallace
Gav
William Douglas
Coun
T Iby
Jl i
Miners Ready to Return As Pension Dispute Persists
West Virginia expects 120000 coal miners to stay out until a settlement is reached on pensions. John L. Lewis reportedly urged miners to return, but a UMW source said workers will not go back until the dispute is resolved. Adolph Pacifico, UMW District 6 president, deferred to the workers to decide their constitutional view.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Tomor
Halon Teaders
John ‘L
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Adolph, Pacifico
UMW
Belvaire
Finland Replies To Russia On Security Pact
Finland's cabinet met with President Juha Paasikivi to decide on a response to the Soviet union's security pact proposal. An official statement says instructions were approved to be sent to Moscow, with Urho Kekkonen and others noted amid parliamentary strains.
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Belsinky
Finland
Soviet Union
Black Sea
Arctic
Juha Paasikivi
Paldeau
Moscow
Friengehle
Urho
Battle of Berlin Report Through Allied Lines
Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery arrived in Berlin as the Battle for Berlin intensified. Russia cut three of four rail lines feeding 25,000 Western Allied nationals, while Montgomery planned weekend talks with Lt. Gen. Sir Brian Robertson amid overall German operations. The narrative notes American counter blockades in the U S sector.
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Montgomery
Beeein
Marshal Viscount Montgomery
Berlin
Russia
Germany
Brian Robertson
House Expected to Pass Oleo Tax Revision Soon
Massachusetts Republican Martin predicts the House will approve legislation revising oleomargarine taxes after battles with dairy and farm groups. A Senate showdown looms as opposition remains strong, with two possible paths: repeal or a compromise easing restrictions. Rivers’ repeal bill heads to the House floor April 26.
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Washington
Martin
R-Mass
House
Senate
Rep. Rivers
DSC
Italy uses armed guards to assure free April election
Rome reports government assurance that 200000 troops will protect voting rights for the April 18 parliamentary election. Scelba says 150000 armed men equipped for force with force, plus 186000 more at voting sites, four per booth. parade planned of 25000 servicemen near the Colosseum.
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Rome
Mario Scelba
Italy
Scelba
Alcide de Gasperi
Armed Services
Sardinian Grenadiers Division
Nothing in Berlin Makes Sense Says Reporter
Berlin April 3 Nothing in Berlin makes sense reports Wes Grassy in a dispatch describing the international crisis as confusing and dangerous. The piece notes Russian influence over rail traffic and besieged buildings while Western powers struggle with a four power rule and public pressure.
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Berlin
Tee
Wes Grassy
Olsom
Johnson
Gibert
Sala
Jesackers
Gerid
British and Americans Press Berlin Blockade Stance
In Berlin the British and Americans show a firm stance toward Soviet pressure. American military police barred about 40 Russians from entering the Soviet rail headquarters in the American sector and set up a road checkpoint for four hours, inspecting Soviet traffic. British deputy governor Maj. Gen. Nevil Brownjohn stated the stance against bullying, while a London Foreign Office spokesman cited a normal situation with temporary train hold-ups.
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Berlin
Britain
United States
U. S
Potsdam
Nevil C.D. Brownjohn
Foreign Office
London
Herlin
Ee Atpedensee
Fiy Eir
Templehof Airdrome
Frankfurt
Brian Robertson
Radio
Untitled fragment hints at military figures and nerves
Fragmentary text references General Ydea Areenarey, Taft, MacArthur, and possible commands. The garbled lines suggest a wartime or political discussion but lack concrete events or clear facts for a full summary.
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Ydea
Taft
MacArthur
Isis
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