British Eviction Orders Women and Children in Holy Land
The Palestine government ordered compulsory evacuation of all British women and children to Great Britain and moved government officials to security camps. Up to 2000 dependents to be evacuated by Tuesday, with non essential personnel removed. Reports of martial law and executions circulated unconfirmed as civilians resist.
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Sarafand
Coastal Plain
United King
Royal Family Sails for Cape on Vanguard Tour
Britain’s King George VI Queen Elizabeth accompanied by Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret depart London by special train for a three month South Africa tour aboard the battleship Vanguard. Crowds cheer as Prime Minister Attlee and cabinet members bid farewell at Waterloo Station amid a cold dawn sendoff.
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Tenn motorist sentenced to death after brutal shooting
Reports describe a man sentenced to death in Tennessee following the murder of a motorist. In the described case, a former waitress and night club hostess named Tommy Kelly expressed unwavering support and declared plans to marry immediately, contingent on permission.
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Tenn
Motoris
Tommy
Kelly
Ramona Cay
Lewiston
Minn
Nashville
John T. Kelly
Marion, DL
James D. Sandusky, Jr
Nashvile
J. Edward Sprouse
Clarks
Churchill Warns on Palestine Crisis and Evacuation
In a Commons debate Winston Churchill denounced “squalid warfare” by terrorists in Palestine and urged Britain to resolve the mandate crisis or seek U.S. involvement. He attacked Labour for weakness, warned of a potential “bloody hell” if peace fails, and noted an official Jerusalem evacuation order for British women and children as a preventive measure.
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Holy Land
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Oliver Stanley
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Arthur Creech Jones
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Labor Sg Emment
Union May Ignore Jap Strike Ban
In Tokyo on Saturday February 1 General MacArthur canceled Japan’s general strike but a major union said it would ignore the order. Labor leaders advised 2,400,000 workers to stay on the job after a written directive to desist, while the all Japan express company union with about 130,000 members planned a strike tomorrow. The express union controls most of Tokyo’s food shipments, aligning with MacArthur’s ban. No wildcat strikes were reported and utilities remained operating.
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Ordnance Plant Slash Ordered
Navy plans substantial budget cuts at the South Charleston Ordnance Plant. Capt. James K. Davis says civilian staff will be reduced by about 200 within weeks, while local operations will still support the Naval bureau of ordnance and armament reserves. Some buildings are leased. parts of the plant may be reactivated for national emergency use. Page 2 teaser: continue.
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Carmegie-Tiinejs Steel Corp
Allies Abolish War Controls Over Italy
Rome telegraphs that the Allies abolished the Allied control commission governing Italy effective midnight. Gen Sir William Morgan, supreme Allied commander in the Mediterranean, said the body headed by Rear Adm Ellery W. Slone had served to advise the Italian government but is now unnecessary as military establishments shrink ahead of the Paris peace treaty signing on February 10.
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Paris
Robert Young Plans Federation for Railroad Progress
Palm Beach Fla Jan 31 Robert R Young railroad executive announced a plan for a Federation for Railroad Progress FRF to take over duties the American Association of Railroads has failed to perform The federation would be formed by security holders rather than bankers Young who became a large stockholder in New York Central said the move would restore competition in railroads He chairs the Allegheny Corp and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and plans to establish a national coast to coast rail system
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Alice
Federation and Railroads Progress Plan Outlined
A railroad advocate described a three step program to modernize rails including forming the Federation for Railroad Progress to push reforms. He warned 45 000 passenger cars remain in service and that replacing them at 3000 per year would take 15 years while total modernization could span 20 years. He proposed banking pressure and broader actions to press for faster modernization.
Fleming Takes Rent Increase Responsibility
Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming stated he bore sole responsibility for the 10 percent rent increase order that President Truman halted. Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, Fleming said many landlords faced hardship and that an across the board rise seemed easier than individual adjustments. He urged leaving the law largely intact and extending rent controls for 12 more months to blunt inflationary pressure.
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Bomb Research Progress Reported
AEC statement says research and development on improved atomic weapons is in progress. Work is aimed at a more powerful bomb than those used at Nagasaki and Bikini tests. The report to Congress notes uranium 235 separation changes at Oak Ridge will cut costs and reduce staff. U-235 is the fissionable element used in reactors. The commission plans collaboration with American industries to advance the work.
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Truck Driver Fights Locomotive at Crossing
Decatur, ML January 31. Tucker 13 a truck driver did not yield to a Wabash locomotive at a crossing. He rammed the engine three times, police report. Tucker was charged with intoxication and fined 520.40. The locomotive and truck were damaged. Tucker sustained minor injuries.
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GOP Tax Cut Revision Seen For Little Man
Washington January 31 Republican tax slashing plans gain support from congressional tax experts with an estimate placing next year’s revenues at 37.928 billion dollars, above Truman figures yet sparking disagreement on how relief should be shared by small and large earners. Senate debates accuse Republicans of risking military and financial security through a 20 percent across the board cut while leaders hesitate over Knutson bill revisions and potential relief for low income groups.
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Bridges Attacks U S Appeasement Ahead Of Moscow Talks
Senator Bridges of New Hampshire assailed U S appeasement of Russia urging Secretary of State Marshall to take a firm stand at the Moscow Foreign Ministers conference. He argued Soviet cooperation is a lure to weaken democratic civilization and turn Germany into a satellite, warning of lost chances if Moscow’s plan succeeds. He said the nation faces contempt and broken pledges amid anti American propaganda.
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Ambitious WV tax plan aims to fund rural road work
The West Virginia Farm Bureau handed the Legislature a five year tax program to finance secondary road construction, proposing taxes from a penny on soda to five cents on coal. Opponents warned a gasoline tax rise could shutter dealers, while supporters argued higher revenues are needed without draining wartime surpluses. The plan envisions $100 million for road upgrades and adds annual license fees on mines, wells, and quarries.
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Payroll Cuts Proposed to Fire 1.9 Million Federal Workers
Washington shows proposed budget action to fire about 1.9 million of the 2.3 million civilian federal employees to save roughly 3.5 billion dollars annually. House budget head Taber and Knutson defend the plan as a general spending ceiling. Debate centers on practicality and government function impact. Pepper supports union rights for foremen and collective bargaining against denial.
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Senate to Act on GI Insurance Bill in House-Passed Action
Senate finance committee will act promptly on a House-passed bill to extend reinstatement time for GI insurance policies. Chairman Millikin says there is no reason it won’t pass. VA Administrator Bradley says the date may be Aug. 1 and about 1.8 million policies worth $90 million have lapsed.
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Veterans Administration
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Missionary's Leap Saves Infant in Flaming Crash
A Chinese National Aviation Corp liner crashed near Hankow killing 25 aboard including missionary couple and Bishop Edwards and his wife. Infant survivor Paul Vick, 16 months, suffered a broken leg but is improving. The father died 40 hours after the crash. gospel worker Taylor aided the baby’s care.
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Jans
Paul Vick
Rochester
N. Y
Hankow
Paul
the Hey
R. A. Vick
Chnese National Aviation Corp
Sehtiyier Fhdwartd Garth
Madison
Wis
AFL Invites CIO To Return To Ford Unity Plan
Miami January 31 The AFL invited the CIO to return to the federation in a peace plan to unite labor against anti labor legislation. William Green sent the proposal to CIO President Philip Murray proposing organic unity and solidarity with a five member joint committee to work out merger details. Murray indicated no immediate comment on Green’s offer.
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Fla
AFL Today
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United Labor Front
AFL
William Green
Labor
Phillip Murray
Green
Murray
All Labor
Solidarity Movement
Geatee Meany
Kal L. Hulehesem
Daniel J. Tobin
Tol L. Lewis
Pitsburgh
Murgay Sa
Ceere Halnig
London Girl's Love Frustrated Again
A London 17 year old Eileen Edwards cannot wed Theodore Crabtree due to parental disapproval. Her parents favor Arnold Bues tine of Grand Island Nebraska. A cable from London explains the age issue and lack of consent. Attempts to call the parents fail from the Superior mining camp.
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Crabtrees
Superior
Welch
Jingling the News Dumb Klux The Klin Precipitates
An oblique notice from 1944 hints at a provocative publication update. The Gazettes mentions Shao Ann as publisher and references a new form of art or product amid sharp, sensational phrasing.
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