Plot to Slay Nehru Aides Is Revealed
New Delhi reports reveal a conspiracy to murder Prime Minister Nehru and three other top officials including Home Minister Patel Education Minister Azad and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Police move to crush the plot amid rioting over Gandhi’s death and arrests target Mahasabha figures.
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Nehru
New Delhi
India
Sardar Vallabhai Patel
Congress Party
Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru
Maulana
Abul Kalam Azad
Patel
Gandhi
Soviet Enterprises Blasted as Laggards by Russian Official
Finance Minister Arseny Zverev warned in the annual budget message that several Soviet concerns lag behind targets. Pravda cited delays at Ashkabad film studio and overrun at the Bolshoi Theater, with 150000 rubles excess and uneven factory production. He called for accountability and reviewed ministries’ underperformance against quotas.
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Moscow
Arseny G. Zverev
Pravda
Ashkabad
Communist Party
Supreme Soviet
Zverev
U.S
Russia Faces Western Powers In Middle East Struggle
Washington reports describe a developing crisis in American Soviet relations over the eastern Mediterranean. Russia protests American warships in Italian ports and the Mellaha airbase near Tripoli. The notes frame a broader East West clash as the United States underwrites Britain and expands policy in Palestine and the region.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Russia
Middle East
Tripoli
Mediterranean
Marshall
Tomor
Mellaha
United States
Wis
Libya
Medittyranian
Britain
Aid Restriction Is Held Certain
Washington Feb 1 The Senate aims to make clear the United States could pull out of the European recovery program after one year or longer without bad faith. Sen Hickenlooper said he was assured by Chairman Vandenberg that such a clause would be in the bill. Senator Connally warned against major GOP changes, saying they lack votes. Republicans met privately and planned further floor battles as the program faced opposition.
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Washington
Senate
U.S
Hicken’looper
Iowa
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Hickenlooper
United States
Germany
Truman
Sen
Connally
R.-Tex
Sens
Ball
R.-Minn
Wherry
R.-Neb
Showdown over Sen Elmer Thom refusal to attend hearing
Washington reports a showdown looms as Senator Elmer Thomas defies a Senate appropriations subcommittee by refusing a public hearing into commodity speculation. Chairman Ferguson says the panel will proceed with investigations and intends to hold a public hearing, though no date is set and whether witnesses appear remains uncertain.
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Washington
Elmer Thomas
D-Okla
Ferguson
R-Mich
Senate Appropriations
Thomas
Ferrguson
Senate
Sen. Thomas
Leaders Urge Return of Wrights First Airplane
Washington reports Air Force chiefs Congress and scientists press to bring the Kitty Hawk plane home to the United States from England. Sen. Brewster pledges to push memorial legislation. Col. 3 note mentions British attache Jonas and a 20 year old Wright action.
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Washington
CINS
Congress
England
Wright Brothers
Orville Wright
Famp
Army
Navy
Sullivan
Sen
Brewster
R-Me
Congressional Aviation Policy Board
R. C. Jonas
America
Jonas
Send
Willie Willis Randpa Teaches Kids About Saving Money
Grandparent Wille Willis explains to children that five dollars spent wisely are more valuable than a bond saved for later. He emphasizes practical value and smart spending over delaying gratification.
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Randpa
Ship Builders To Steel Expos
Maritime leaders warn the U S shipbuilding industry could be out of business within six months while foreign nations build four million tons of shipping aided by scarce U S steel. They cite Truman budget limits and postwar subsidy quirks as key causes and note only one ocean going merchant vessel may be under construction by August, plus a small number of first class passenger ships remaining. The report blames revolving fund abolition and uncertain underwriting costs for American builders unable to compete with foreign prices.
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Washington
U. S
America
Truman
Maritime Commission
Merchant Marine
66 Families Routined As Apartment Burns
A four story apartment building in Upper Darby burned gutted today forcing 66 families into the freezing predawn. Firemen fought the flames for nearly nine hours and returned to suppress flare ups by midmorning. Dozens were overcome by smoke. two firefighters were injured by falling glass. Tenant Frank Sharr escaped by crawling to the top of an electric sign. The blaze began in the Sun Ray drug store on the ground floor and swept the horseshoe structure above. Nearly an entire block was burned out with Sun Ray stock valued at about 73 yee lost.
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Upper Darby
Frank Sharr
Upper Darby| S Fire Company
Sun Ray Drug Store
Sun Ray
Rickenbacker Urges Blue Air Chips for Peace Policy
At Lehigh University commencement Captain Eddie Rickenbacker warned that war could be avoided only if the United States convinces Russia that all our air power chips are blue. He urged funds for GI scholarships and a policy extending to postgraduate study for capable students lacking funds.
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Bethlehem
Eddie
Baby Nabbed From Parents At Country Dance In San Diego
Six month old Leon Gordon Anders disappeared from his parents car outside a country dance in San Diego at about 10:30 p.m. A sheriff rescue operation launched with a broadcast appeal for the kidnapper to keep the infant on a non sugar diet due to a diabetes condition. Parents Louis and Mrs. Anders of Oceanside reported the child missing. a guard dog remained with the car.
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San Diego
Cal
Leon Gordon Anders
Louis B. Anders
Oceanside
Anders
Camp Pendleton Marine Base
Democrats Hit On Deserting Truman Bill
Washington February 19 Democrats accuse Republicans of pressuring a $6.5 billion tax cut while Speaker Martin argues Democrats desert Truman’s plan. Leader Rayburn defends following Truman’s relief aim and profits levy. GOP bill pursues broad exemptions and corporate tax hits.
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Washington
House
Martin R.mass
Truman
Martin
Rayburn
Texas
Rep
Knutson
R.minn
Senate
Knuts
Reds Claim U S Checks Shipping
The Soviet Union protested American air surveillance of Soviet shipping in Japanese waters. Tass said Flying Fortresses circled and dived on ships in the Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea, prompting Moscow to present the note to U S Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith on Jan 30. It calls US actions a bid to control shipping beyond its waters and follows two prior protests in two weeks.
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U.S
London
Soviet Union
United States
Moscow
Sea of Japan
Yellow Sea
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Walter Bedell Smith
Tass
Russia
Sea of
Japan
U. S
Marshall
Texan Claims Circle Trisected But Finds It Has 384 Degrees
Tom F Black, a Texas carpenter, argues a circle trisected yields 384 degrees rather than 360. He halves 360 into 180 50 45 then continues to 192 96 48 24 12 6 3, claiming a 384 degree circle and disputing pi as 3.1416. He presents a graduated pi scale and a proposed protrac tee to measure circumference.
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San Antonio
Tex
Tom F. Black
Black
State Crews Open Highways to Travel In Wake of Storm
A new sub zero cold front moved into the Great Plains as fuel shortages deepen. Temperatures plunged to 15 to 20 below zero in the eastern Dakotas Minnesota and northern Wisconsin Michigan while northeastern areas expected near zero. New York City stood at 8 above while 270 000 workers in gas served industries faced idleness.
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Great Plains
Weather Bureau
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
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Canton
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South Bend
Ind
New York City
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Amarillo
Tex
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D. C
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Snowstorms Close West Virginia Roads In Week’s End
Weather updates show 6 to 18 inches of new snow in Webster County and up to 18 inches in the seven day period. State road crews cleared main highways by nightfall and buses resumed service in Kanawha Valley. Authorities urged chains on mountain routes and warned of ice on roads.
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West Virginia
State Road Commission
Atlantic Greyhound Corn
Virgil L. Flinn
Kanawha County
Charleston Transit Co
Kannawha
United Fuel Gas Co
el River
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Charleston
CAA
Webster County
Big Sewell
Flat Top
Beckley
Braxton County
Irish Election Focus Shifts From Partition to Economy
In Dublin the February general election centers on whether 65-year-old Prime Minister Eamon de Valera can retain power after 16 years. Partition remains a topic but economic worries dominate. Sean MacBride of Clann na Poblachta challenges Fianna Fáil, calling for retirement of the regime. MacBride proposes allowing Northern Ireland delegates to sit in the Dail, while de Valera emphasizes Ireland's independence and historic Easter uprising.
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Dublin
Rangy
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Eire
Fianna Fail
de Valera
Dail
Dealera
Sean MacBride
Clann Na Poblachta
Republican Party
Tipperary
MacBride
United Kingdom
England
Scotland
Wales
Britain
Groundhog Predicts Snow and Cold in Annual Venture
Weather lore clashes with cold brisk conditions as Brer Groundhog debates stepping from his warm burrow on February 2. A quoted observer dismisses any groundhog venturing out in such weather while hints of historic tail-less ancestry loom in a playful, regional tone.
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Brer
Blast Wrecks Jewish Paper In Jerusalem Bombing
A Jerusalem blast wrecked the Palestine Post plant injuring about twenty and possibly killing one. The explosion started a fire in the Jewish district near Hassolel St as police and CID investigated whether Arabs or Jewish terrorists caused the attack. Printers on the ground floor were feared to be permanently blinded, with windows shattered citywide.
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Jerusalem
Palestin Post
Hassolel St
Thist
British Criminal Investigation Division
CID
Hassolel Clinic
Homes Get Fuel Oil As Cops Ride Trucks
New York reports fuel oil delivery under a city priority plan. Mayor William O Dwyer announced 3,500,000 gallons were delivered by mid afternoon with dwellings prioritized. Police and fire units escorted trucks to ensure adherence as only about 40 of 17 terminal oil dealers operated.
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New York
William O’dwyer
O'Dwyer
Oil Export Slash Called Too Small
Washington on February 1 saw renewed congressional pressure to deepen oil export cuts amid the fuel crisis. Rep Heselton and Rep Wolverton pressed for a 60 day embargo and a 50 percent curtailment, arguing the administration’s stance shifted after testimony. The government previously ordered an 18½ percent cut reducing exports to 9,650,000 barrels in early 1948.
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Washington
Wolverton
R-Nj
House Commerce Committee
Heselton
New Currency Plan Proposed to Flush Alien Hoarders
Rep. Sundstrom proposes a sweeping currency issue to force foreign holders of U S dollars to exchange old bills for new ones. Treasury would redeem existing currency for new notes, with foreign nationals turning in dollars to their governments for local currency. The plan argues it would free dollars for recovery efforts abroad and ease U S credit costs.
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Washington
Sundstrom
R-Nwj
U. S
United States
No Go for Joint Aides on Truman Stalin Talks
The report notes President Truman remains firm as aides convey his stance to Stalin. Russian willingness to concede remains doubtful, with no progress reported and no loss on either side.
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