Interim Committee Drafts Forestry Legislation Amid Amendment
A bi partisan interim committee will draft enabling legislation for the forestry amendment to the constitution and report to the 1949 Legislature. The effort aims to survey required legal revisions across taxation property law eminent domain conservation and forestry. The plan would also name a commission to supervise use of 1 1 million dollars in conservation funds for the next biennium.
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Howee-Senate
House of Delegates
Amon
Aeplus
Americans Ready to Flee China Amid Rail Attacks
Americans prepared to evacuate from Peiping to Taiwan by air as Communist guerrillas assault rail lines. Officials indicated a departure date would be announced within hours, despite ongoing railway reopenings and continued clashes near the Peiping-Tientsin corridor.
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Peipfing
Quit
Ching
China
Yallway
Associated Press
Heated Insurance Fight Shapes Up In Legislature
A heated fight over necessary in surance legislation shapes up in the 43rd Legislature with a public hearing likely this week. Deputy State Insurance Commissioner Harlan Justice warns the outcome could determine state power to order rate reductions when profits run high or favor insurance companies. House and Senate committees plan a public hearing next Thursday to hear opposing views on two bills.
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People
Harlan Justice
House
Senate
State Insurance Department
U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
George Pushes Budget Paring in Senate Plan
Senator George of Georgia promised to present a Senate budget plan aimed at cutting about 500,000 federal payroll positions by July 1 and seeking a broader $1 billion reduction in military allowances. He argues these cuts can occur without harming national defense and positions himself with economy-minded Democrats to curb government spending amid Truman era proposals.
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Washington
Sen
George
D.-Ga
Senate House Budget Committee
Domates
Truman
Senate
George Sen Sents
Groundhog Shadow Signals Prolonged Cold Season
Groundhog left its burrow and saw a shadow amid cold wind, signaling a late spring. Weather forecasts vs the omen clash as forecasts predicted snow and clouds, while actual conditions murky. If temperatures drop, Kanawha County may stay cold. if they rise, warmer weather could follow.
Krug Urges Public Power Stance Against Utility Threats
In Washington on February 1, Secretary Krug outlined his annual report priorities amid claims utilities and big landholders threaten public power. He urged continued reclamation, irrigation expansion, and restoration of war lands for grazing. He also called for a nationwide mineral reserves inventory and a Hawaiian resource lab, plus the St Lawrence Seaway project.
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Washington
Truman
Krug
Central Pacific
St. Lawrence Seaway
Randolph Churchill Faces Plumber Debate in Denver
In Denver a visiting Randolph Churchill, son of Winston Churchill, argued with an erudite plumber who fixed a faulty hotel bathroom stopper. The exchange touched on politics, their father’s era, and future lectures, with Churchill noting he will speak on The British Empire and The Modern World.
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Randolph Churchill
Denver
Churchill
Winston
House of Commons
Britain
Athus Willys
England
Winstats Cherchil
Flumber
Plumber
France
Italy
Greece
H. G. Wells
Knutson Pushes Flat 20% Tax Cut Standoff
Washington report notes Chairman Knutson of the House ways and means committee presses a flat 20 percent income tax cut for all. Senate Republican Taft clarifies he supports the cut but has not taken a stand on the across the board principle. The committee will review revisions if any and decide on the proposal. Rep Engel leads opposition to the plan.
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House Committee
Washington
Knutson
Minn
House
Ways and Means Committee
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Republican Steering Committee
Ways and Means
Hen’t
Engel
R-Mich
Ture
Harold Mathews Dies in Hospital After Heart Attack
Harold S. Mathews president of Mathews Printing and Lithographing Co. died in a local hospital after a heart attack in his office at 800 Capital St. He had led his business 40 years and is survived by his wife Irene Taylor Mathews, two sons Harold and Richard H., a brother Mack R. Mathews, and a yearslong record in public service including city council, state legislature, and work on the Capitol and bridges. Born June 1, 1982 in Philadelphia, he hailed from a notable Pennsylvania family.
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Harold S. Mathews
Mathews Printing and Lithographing Co
Capital St
Mathews
Irene Taylor Mathews
Harold
Richard H
Mack R. Matthews
C It Y
Alison Car Works
The
National Tube Co
Philadelphia
Patrick St
Spring St
Mr. Mathews
Pennsylvania
James M
Elizabeth Thompson Mathews
Mayor and Field House Committee to Meet in Charleston
Members appointed Saturday to study construction of a field house in Charleston will meet with Mayor Dawson and city officials. The committee will discuss financing methods as the chief topic, with FJ McDonough as chairman and members including Virall F Frizzell Rocca J German Guy W Van Horn George Ly Caste A J Carey Dick Hundson and A L Hardman.
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Charleston
Dawson
FJ. McDonough
Virall F. Frizzell
Rocca J. German
Guy W. van Horn
George Ly Caste
A. J. Carey
Dick Hundson
A. L. Hardman
Two Children Die in Washington Landslide Storm
Torrential rains loosened earth in northwestern Washington killing two sleeping children and burying a passenger automobile. Mud and snow avalanches blocked Stevens and Snoqualmie Passes. a large truck toppled and a bus marooned. Traffic between eastern and western Washington halted for about 12 hours.
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Seattle
Washington
Stevens Pass
Snoqualmie
H. R. Fergus
$25 Million Sought for Air Safety Program
Senator Brewster urged Congress to provide 25 million dollars for air safety devices, noting it pales beside the 600,000 dollars authorized for airport construction and expansion this session. He said President Truman backs the proposal and hopes funds can fit the budget. The senator chairs a Senate commerce subcommittee probing air crash causes and seeking remedies.
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Washington
Sen
Brewster
R-Me
Congress
Truman
Senate Commerce Committee
David 3Ehncke
AFL
Glenn Martin
Oliver P
Tobin Forbids Outlaw Strike By Teamsters
AFL Teamsters leader Daniel J. Tobin ordered a crackdown on wildcat strikes and warned locals that quitting work without the international union's consent could lead to expulsion. The resolution, issued as the AFL executive council met, criticizes locals who violated the union's rules amid fears of broader congressional backlash.
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Tobin
Miami
Fia
Daniel J. Tobin
Afl-Teamsters
International Union
Congress
West Coast
New York
Pittsburgh
Teamsters
AFL
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Helpers of America
Bolton
Franklin D. Roosevelt
AFL Council
CIO
Philip Murray
Murray
Japs Regret Strike Halt Test of Force Between MacArthur
TOKYO Feb 2 FI A spokesman said Gen MacArthur ordered the general strike ban to prevent disaster and aid national reconstruction. Leftist labor leaders defied occupier authority, seeking to press government wage demands while unions threaten broader disruption. The government offered to double wages. strike call aimed to topple the cabinet, but MacArthur intervened to stop it.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Pirase
Headless Valley legends of riches and death
The Headless Valley along the Nahanni River east of the Yukon is famed for legends of wealth and deadly mystery. Explorers report unexplained deaths, with at least 13 missing or found slain since 1910, including MacLeod brothers and Annie La Ferte. Recent winter expedition aims to investigate the eerie region amid tales of warm springs and lush wildlife.
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Yukon
Whitehorse
MacLeod Brothers
Martin Jor- Benson
Annie la Ferte
Yurkon Fisher
Joe Mulholand
Minnesota
Bill Espler
Winnipeg
Vancouver
H.C. Sun
Labor and Industry Clash Over Union Controls
Washington lawmakers debated peace moves from labor and industry as plans for union controls proceed. Hartley said hearings will start and would push labor legislation regardless of truces while Pepper warned Republicans aim to defeat unions. The UN arms plan drew mixed views as U S policy on vetoes faced resistance amid talks of arbitration and atomic control reforms.
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Washington
Hartley
R-N. J
House Labor Committee
Porter
Sen
Pepper
D-Fla
New York
United States
United Nations
Lu- 1
Moscow
Previoas
D-Il
McCarthy
R-Wis
Soviet Union
Truman
Atomic Energy Commission
AFL
Russia
Poland
CIO
Vance
Philip Murray
Condi
Warren Stine
R. Austin
Veto
Lucas
George Co Ward
Marshall
Hac
Sen. Capehar
Austin
Council
The
Burglars Slain With Own Gun In Police Trap
Chicago police trapped a south side currency exchange gang as gunfire and tear gas raged for an hour. Two burglars were shot dead in a bedroom with bullets through the head. Three officers were lightly wounded, and two suspects were captured. hostages including a 10 year old girl and a 96 year old woman were unharmed aside from tear gas effects.
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Chicago
South Side
Currency Exchange
Matthew Murphy
Richard A. Dolan
Joliet
George D. Buss
Rockford
Jerry Kearns
Dolan
Bliss
Kitten
Kears
Telephone Union Seeks 12 Dollar Weekly Raise
The National Federation of Telephone Workers demanded a 12 dollar weekly raise for crafts men and operators of Belt and affiliated systems. The Independent union representing about 300000 workers asked member unions to prepare local strike notices by March 1 to be ready to strike April 7. If local bargaining fails, national bargaining will take over and local demands were filed in January with the aim of enabling agreement before a nationwide strike date.
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Washington
Rinsi
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Atl
NETW
Thes
Theunion
Anion
Early Gazette Want Ads Deadline Moves Up Tonight
The Gazette posts an earlier deadline for Want Ads this year due to the annual party. Call by 6 P.M. to submit listings and avoid missing the edition.
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Gazette Want
the Gazette
Dial
Tonight Gazette
Non Interference Policy Demanded in Palestine Crisis
In Jerusalem a Haganah spokesman said the Jewish underground would curb violence if the British mandate government did not intervene. He warned Jews would not become informers and said authorities would not cooperate with the government. Evacuations of 30 British women and children began as 2,000 civilians were moved. Rabbi Hertzog urged prayer as Dov Bela Gruner faced execution for an attack on a police station, with reprisals feared from Irgun Zvai Leumi.
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Jerusalem
Haganah
Jewish Agency
Palestine
Holy Land
United Kingdom
Ysaac Hertzog
Dov Bela Gruner
Irgun Zyai Leumi
Reprissis
Gruner
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Gunman Everhart Escapes Jail Then Dies in Tulsa Shootout
In Tulsa Oklahoma a 23 year old Victor Lloyd Everhart escaped from county jail after threatening a jailer saying it is either your life or mine Police later killed him in a three hour gunfight Three of five fleeing companions were recaptured A taxi driver and wife were involved but not the shooter Details identify Everhart as suspect in a September double murder with one detective Corps and others detained in Dayton Ohio New details reveal a chaotic escape and chase through Bexar County Tulsa area
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Tite
Tulsa
Okla
Todaay
Pop
Ox Victor Lloyd Everhart
Tulse
Bexes
Everhart
Teeing
James 0. Ney
Dayton
Ohio
City Det Commack
Tories Predict Collapse of British Labour Regime
London reports quote a government leader urging hard work to salvage the British socialist experiment amid mounting shortages. Chancellor Hugh Dalton warns of borrowed money, lower living standards, and rising unemployment as fuel cuts bite industry in the Midlands reduces output and may threaten the Labour government within months.
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London
Altice
Newcastle
Hugh Dalton
Britain
Dalton
Great
Austin Motor Works
Birmingham
Oie- Midlands
Lord Kemsley
Sunday Chronicle
Unclear OCR fragment hints at political satire and garbled names
Fragmentary text references Gene Tunney, Harry Truman and a garbled ballot of names, suggesting a satirical or erroneous OCR capture without a coherent news item or identifiable events.
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