Marshall Plans New Aid Dollars Sought
Secretary of State Marshall expected to request about one billion dollars for China and occupation costs in Germany Austria Japan and Korea while considering further military aid to Turkey and Greece. The move would lift foreign spending proposals toward eight billion dollars as Congress debates the European recovery program.
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R.-Mich
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Ohio
Tobey Attacks Chamber of Commerce in Price Fight
Senate finance panel chairman Tobey blasted the U S Chamber of Commerce as a Tory organization urging human concerns alongside balance sheets. The clash comes as CIO pushes for immediate price controls while the Chamber warns of economic collapse and lawmakers propose a price freeze until April 1950 based on the 35 day period ending Jan 5, 1948. The six million member group is said to seek higher wages to match spiraling prices.
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Selling Torpedoes Stocks and Grains
Stocks, grains and cotton declined as rapid selling swept across markets from coast to coast. Shares fell to as low as 35 in New York, with major names like Ingersoll, Coca Cola, General Motors, and DuPont among the biggest losers. volume topped 5 million. Wheat and corn futures fell, lard dropped, and cotton rebounded slightly from deep losses.
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Teacher Tricks with Dialect Says Hers Fig
Grandpa corrects Pepper’s speech as teacher urges standard form. In a hometown exchange, Robert Quillen notes how local adults contrast regional pronunciation with classroom guidance, highlighting pride in speech variety and generational listening.
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Attlee Asks Pay Profits Freeze In Inflation Message
London report says Britain's Labour government urged voluntary freezing of wages rents and profits until inflation eases through higher production The prime minister dodged questions on compulsory action and reaffirmed the policy urging no income gains without corresponding production gains while retaining wartime price powers.
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Food Rationing On Voluntary Basis Planned
Washington reports a voluntary nationwide food rationing campaign to curb costs. Secretary of Agriculture Anderson will meet with 18 industry and distributor groups to map details headed by Charles Brannan. Meant to address meat shortages and high prices, the drive may cover other staples as well.
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Fritz Kuhn Escapes From Dachau Camp In Germany
Fritz Kuhn the former German American Bund leader escaped Tuesday from the Dachau internment camp amid Bavarian denazification efforts. Police search southern Germany for Kuhn as authorities consider possible trial in absentia for Nazi status. He had been deported to Germany in 1945, released in 1946, and transferred to Dachau on January 24 after earlier questioning by U. S. war crimes investigators.
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Rain and Snow Lock West Virginia Roads and Schools
Rain drenched Charleston and snow buried parts of North West Virginia slowing traffic and closing some roads and schools. Forecasters warned of mixed precipitation today with temperatures rising above freezing to about 38. Snow was still reported in Shinasten Morgantown Elkins Moundsville and Romney areas with up to nine inches in the northern panhandle. Primary routes remained open but one way traffic was required in some areas as water moved into city streets from melting snow and rain.
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Power Shortage Slows Clocks and Delays Commuters
In Northern California a drought forced Pacific Gas and Electric to cut frequencies, slowing all electric clocks. Thousands of commuters were late for trains and general tardiness followed as the utility warned users not to rely on electric clocks. The reduced frequencies would continue until the drought ends.
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Accidents Exceed Atomic Bomb Toll in 1947 Review
Chicago report shows accidents in 1947 killed 100000 and injured 16500000, with costs reaching 6700000000. Home accidents led deaths at 23500, with motor vehicle deaths totaling 42000, a 4 percent drop from 1946, while home accidents rose. Figures compare to Hiroshima's 78150 dead and note tax-cut pressures on Congress.
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Snowstorm Delays Travel Across Northeast and Midwest
A fast moving storm blanketed a broad band from Missouri to the Atlantic coast, dumping up to nine inches in Ohio and prompting school closures in Butler and Highland counties. Philadelphia logged its 13th snowfall of the season as New York faced eight inches, with 50 flights canceled at LaGuardia. Maryland and West Virginia saw one to fourteen inches, while a new cold wave was forecast for the Midwest followed by colder weather.
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Charleston urged to approve 350000 bond for park and recreation
Reeco J. Gorman assistant superintendent of Kanawha County schools urged Charleston voters to back a $350,000 bond issue to build a baseball park and acquire land for recreation as the city outgrew facilities. The measure, supported by city council after a mayoral report, faces a February 13 ballot amid growth and tax limit strains.
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Budget Cut Talks Target U S Debt and Tax Slash
Fiscal leaders in Congress urged cutting at least 2.5 billion dollars from Truman's 39.7 billion dollar next year budget and recommended a 2.6 billion dollar payment toward the national debt. Some senators floated delaying tax reductions to July 1 as Republicans seek votes to override a veto and adjust overseas aid and civil service costs.
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Senate Fight Over Probers Funds Escalates in Pre Election Session
Washington dispatch reports a Senate tug of war over Majority Whip Lucas plan to cut funds for Republican investigations. The fate of the commodity market speculation probe hangs in the balance as Dworshak warns of sensational fallout and Green pushes to clear Graham and Pauley of charges. Republicans say the Lucas motion to slash 125000 earmarked for major investigations could spur a new sub committee battle.
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State Commissions Deny Forcing Political Contributions
Gov Meadows told Democratic chairman R D Bailey that State Road and Liquor Commission employees are not being coerced into funding a political fund. He ordered department heads to stop any such practice and noted the charge has reappeared in election years. Copies of the reply were sent to commission heads.
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Treasure dispute harms Philadelphia couple health and life
The Benjamin Liebermans of South Philadelphia say a $92,800 cellar find ruined their health and lives while they wait 11 months for legal title. They endure worry and fear in their home amid neighbor abuse, job loss, and family strain as their son helps support them.
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Loses Job and Tax Lien Case Involving Liebermans
The federal government filed a tax lien on the board amid seven other claimants. Atty J Sydney Hoff man quoted the Liebermans saying they would likely turn the money over to the police, while expressing fear the government might press the claim. Hoffman noted hearings could not be scheduled yet.
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Southern revolt pressures Truman over Rayburn as running mate
A prominent Democratic senator urged President Truman to pick House Minority Leader Sam Rayburn as his running mate or quit the race, as six Southern senators held a war council to rebuke anti Jim Crow proposals. GOP leader Reece called the revolt evidence of split Democrats, while names like Byrd and George were floated as potential Southern leaders. The session included McClellan and others, with discussions of fund freezes and party cohesion, ending with a note to turn to Page 1K Cot.
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Green Appointed Aide to Meadows
Charles H. Green, a former Liquor Central Commission member, is named executive assistant to Governor Meadows to fill the post vacated by Okey Patteson of Mount Hope. Green joined the commission May 6 1943 with a term to 1951 and previously served as general field supervisor since May 1841.
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Mystery Backing of Wallace Referenced by Stan Arnold
A clipped item notes rumors on who backs Wallace as Henry’s support wanes. Stan Arnold is cited amid speculation about political loyalties and backers.
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