Bill to Block U S Grain Exports Sparks Capitol Debate
A House bill introduced by Rep Edwin A Hall aims to temporarily halt grain and flour exports until domestic shortages ease. President Truman defends rationing measures as needed, while Agriculture officials report smaller wheat stocks than expected and seek ways to curb consumption at home.
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Homma Weeps as Wife Testifies in War Crimes Trial
In Manila on February 7 8 Lt Gen Masaharu Homma showed emotion as his wife testified he sought peace in Tokyo as earnestly as victory in the war. She described him as gentle and humane while the U S military commission prepared final arguments.
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Emergency Housing Ambitions Grow in Washington
Washington officials discuss a new emergency housing program aiming to produce 1,000,000 dwellings this year to exceed the 1946 goal. National housing administrator Wyatt predicts surpassing a 450,000 home target, while Norton Long of OPA backs immediate broad action to reach the million unit goal.
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Secret Execution Ordered for Tiger Yamashita
Gen. MacArthur orders a secret hanging of Lt. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita in Manila. Lt. Gen. Wilhelm D. B. Styer says journalists will be barred and no execution date is set. Styer reports Tokyo confirmation of the Manila sentence.
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Sutton Flood Dam Rejected by House
The House rejected an amendment to appropriate one million dollars for a proposed flood control dam on the Flick River at Sutton West Virginia. Rep Bailey had offered the amendment before the House considered the two hundred eighty six million dollar War Department Civil Functions bill.
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Kramer Denies Pressure On Pearl Harbor Story
Capt. A D Kramer rejected a fellow officer's claim that he was pressured to alter his Pearl Harbor testimony. He denied hospital pressure, disputed Safford's statements on a December 4 tip-off, and said no one had painted out information to influence him. The exchange referenced reports of a winds message and orders to destroy naval codes.
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Truman stands firm on Pauley nomination
President Truman defended Edwin W. Pauley at his news conference ruling out withdrawal of Pauley as undersecretary of the Navy. He called Pauley an honest man and rejected Interior Secretary Ickes claim that Pauley offered a rawest oil and campaign funds proposition. The banking committee probed George Allen's private business ties and a presidential adviser reported income rises and compensated roles with Home Insurance Co and other firms.
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Clipper Completes First Round Trip to England
The Constellation clipper of Pan American World Airways completed its first England run from New York via Gander and Shannon. The point-to-point flight time to England was 12 hours 12 minutes with the air leg peaking at 12 hours 49 minutes. On return a Newfoundland fog delay extended the trip to New York to five hours SB minutes carrying 53 aboard including nine GI brides and infant Jeremy Nittle with parents Captain and Mrs. Alfred Nittle.
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Fact-Finders Urge 16 Cent Hourly Boost For Meatmen
United Nations site debate unfolds as Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg criticizes the proposed 45 square mile land package in North Greenwich Stamford as extravagantly priced. He urges studying costs to ensure poorer nations can share, while France seeks delays and reconsideration of interim HQ plans in New York. The budget committee approves a reduced 21 million dollar appropriation amid ongoing site discussions.
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FEPC Supporters Move to End Filibuster in Senate
Supporters of the fair employment practices bill near a filibuster end as the Senate schedules a 4 p.m. Saturday vote to limit debate. Northern and southern lawmakers clash over implications while backing the measure's aim to curb discrimination based on race creed color or religion.
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Bevin Denies British Troops Used Against Indonesians
In a United Nations session Bevin denied that British soldiers suppressed the Indonesian national movement. He argued the claim was a lie and accused Ukraine of misrepresenting the facts. The discussion proposed a special commission to investigate in the Dutch East Indies.
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Yamashita Receives Stay of Execution in Clemency Plea
A War Department spokesman said President Truman will decide on clemency for Lt Gen Tomoyuki Yamashita after General MacArthur confirmed the Manila court martial ruling. The stay puts execution on hold while clemency action proceeds.
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Hess Trial Details Nazi Aims on Canada and Britain
The prosecution in the International Military Tribunal described Rudolf Hess’s 1941 mission as an attempt to force Britain to seek peace and bring the United States into a Nazi-dominated Europe. They cited May 19 1941 documents and Hess’s statements that hinted at removing Churchill’s government and denying Allied plans. Hess appeared Monday under bright lights and faced a heavy cross examination as the court pressed for his punishment alongside 21 others.
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Case Bill Faces Battle in Senate
A federal fact finding board recommended an 18 cent per hour wage rise for 90 000 production workers at five major meat packing firms Armour Cudahy John H Morrell Swift and Wilson retroactive to January 26 Pending approval by the wage stabilization board the plan shifts 4 10 cents of the rise to government price or subsidy relief and 5 cents to be absorbed by the companies The unions sought around 25 cents more an hour while the panel noted most workers earned 80 2 cents hourly with two thirds below the average and projected the increase to 96 cents The strike involved 1934 CIO workers and 55 000 AFL workers and followed President Truman actions stabilizing 124 strike bound plants amid the dispute
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Truman Aims Quick Strike Settlement Formula
President Truman urged a new government formula to end major strikes within a day or two as the House sent the Case strike bill 258 to 155 to the Senate. Opponents warned of tough sledding despite bitter opposition from friends.
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Britons Protest New Food Curds Sparks Across Britain
In London and Liverpool, large protests erupt against a new food curd policy. Workers’ wives demand more bread fats bacon and powder eggs as Sir Ben Smith praises Truman’s pledge of more wheat. a nurse warns of neurosis and health breakdown among children. The cabinet and parliament plan debate on policy.
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Evening News
Taft Grins as RFC Nominee Allen Passes Senate Hearing
Washington February 7 Exuberant George E Allen presidential adviser testifies before the senate banking committee recounting his rise to a 50900 a year income in business and hints he may become chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corp if confirmed. He jokes about government connections and his role as a double checker for Mr Truman as senators react to his Mississippi grin.
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Jingling the News Throne for a Loss
Alfonso's son Don Juan may reign as Franco's chosen king of Spain though no democracy exists. The figure, nicknamed Fame Juan, is used to obscure true succession in a political backdrop of 1944.
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