Army Battles Snow Disaster Across Dakotas
Army and weather officials reported extensive blizzard conditions across North and South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. Rescue and relief operations continued from Fort Lincoln as towns faced road closures and livestock hunger.
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American Killed In Spanish Wreck
A Madrid Barcelona express derailed near Tarragona killing twenty nine people including one American and three English. Four cars plunged down a 40 foot embankment as rescue teams recovered 24 bodies and expected more. Authorities offered no official cause but sources blamed sabotage amid recent raids.
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French Weather Cabinet Crisis Deepens Political Strain
Paris reports Minister Marie resigns amid cabinet crisis as Queuille reshuffles to calm criticism from Communists and De Gaullists. Forty injured and hospital trains moved as Lecourt succeeds him, amid tensions over prosecution of a firm linked to the Atlantic Wall and London bombing ramps.
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Residents Seek Relief From Kanawha Valley Dust
Kanawha City residents blame Belle duPont plant Libbey-Gwens-Ford glass works and Charleston industry for heavy dust and silica particles. State Health tests show worst dustfall at Belle 3 634 tons per square mile in 147. A public hearing on proposed regulation will be held tomorrow at 7 p m in the House chamber with open attendance.
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Miss Kellems Challenges Snyder Over Tax Withholding
Connecticut industrialist Vivian Kellems, on the first anniversary of her tax protest, wired Secretary Snyder from Westport challenging his duty and reiterating that she has not withheld any salaries. She contends the withholding tax law is unconstitutional and questions enforcement.
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Neighbor’s Quiet Baby Stirring Cat Sounds
Willie Willis recalls neighbors above with a new baby who they claim is not bothered by the cat yowling. The quote frames a domestic dispute over pet noise and neighborly tensions.
Rampage in Quito triggered by Martian invasion radio spoof
An enraged mob burned El Comercio building and radio station after a Martian invasion radio drama caused panic in Quito. Tanks and tear gas from Regular Army troops restored order. at least six killed and 15 injured. Loss estimated above $350,000 with arrests reported.
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United States
Educators Propose New Formula for State School Aid
The State Education Association plans to present a new distribution formula to the Legislature to spend about eight million dollars more on schools over the next two years. The proposal aims to raise funds for rural counties and address enrollment growth, materials costs, and teacher salaries, but excludes increased teacher pay scales.
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Wallace Invites Visits By European Socialists Leader Nenni to visit U S next month
Rome dispatch reports Italy's Communist Socialists say Pietro Nenni accepted Henry Wallace's invitation to visit the United States. Nenni will be guided by Pierre Cot and Konnl Zilliacus, and is scheduled to be in the U S from April 35 to May 23.
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Fate of Mindszenty Excommunication Considered by Vatican
Vatican sources say anathema the harshest excommunication in Catholic history could be invoked against Cardinal Mindszenty at a secret papal consistory. Pope Pius XII will lead a session in Rome while the Hungarian trial of Mindszenty unfolds.
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Germans Claim 250000 Germans in Soviet Camps
A German anti Communist group alleges about 250000 Germans were placed in Soviet concentration camps since the war with over 100000 deaths. The bureau led by Dr. Hainer Hildebrandt says 16 camps existed in Eastern Germany now reduced to Buchenwald and Sachsenhausen while American authorities report January arrivals of 1500 Russians posing as refugees.
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Bill to Admit 400000 More Displaced Persons
Rep Javits announced plans to introduce a bill to admit 400000 displaced persons to the United States doubling the current quota. The measure would include 25000 European DPs who have emigrated but not settled, with priority for relatives of U.S. citizens or residents and those in essential employment or with special qualifications.
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U.S. Foresees New Reduction In Food Costs
The Agriculture Department forecasts 1949 food prices will be somewhat lower than 1948 with strong consumer demand. Civilians may see more meat and dairy products, more pork and beef, but less lamb and mutton. Eggs, chicken, turkey intake stay high as bread grains and sugar remain ample.
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House Battle Is Shaping Up Over Export Powers and TVA Funding
Washington February 13 The first big 1949 appropriation bill with about 400 million dollars to fund federal agencies through July includes a TVA line for a steam generating plant at New Johnsonville Tennessee and a repeal of an 80th Congress ban on salaries for reclamation officials Michael Straus and Richard Boke. The export control extension would keep licensing power through June 30 1951.
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Tenn
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Richard Boke
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Unofficial Chinese Peace Mission Sets Flight to Peiping
An elderly delegation led by diplomat W. W. Yen boarded a flight to Peiping to urge the Communists to resume peace talks with the Chinese government. Officials say success depends on talks with high Communist leaders. the mission, though unofficial, includes Shen Li-tze and Shao, and is described as individual efforts seeking possible terms.
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Shao
Taft Breaks With Morse And Ives On Labor Bill
Senator Taft of Ohio split with Morse and Ives over a new labor bill that would drop court injunctions against national emergency strikes. Taft insisted an injunction right should remain and questioned the bill’s cooling off period as a substitute during Senate hearings on repealing Taft Hartley and restoring Wagner Act provisions. He signaled opposition as the Senate labor committee neared final debate on the Truman administration measure.
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Morse
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Ohio
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Transit Talks Fail To End Philadelphia Strike
Philadelphia transit negotiators failed to reach an accord after seven hours of talks. CIO Transport Workers President Michael J. Quill said no settlement was reached, as the union seeks a 20 cent hourly wage increase while the company sticks to a three cent offer.
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Michael J. Quill
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TWU
Andrew J. Kaelin
Budapest Aide Nears Ousting In Chapin Case
The United States weighs expelling Hungarian Minister Andrew Sik over Budapest recalls of Ambassador Selden Chapin amid a Hungary Mindszenty case flare up. Washington and Budapest trade slander claims while Chapin is ordered home for consultation. Both sides show no clear break as diplomats maneuver.
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Chapin
Washington
United States
Andrew Sik
Selden Chapin
Josef Cardinal
Hungary
U. S
Sik
State Department
Department
Elwaye
Father Kills Son In Raleigh County
A 33 year old coal miner, Orville W Hearfield, was shot to death by his father Jess Bearfield at Pettry Bottom in Raleigh County during a family argument. Bearfield, now charged with murder, fled and threatened his wife Lucinda before the shooting at 11 43 PM. The two sons Billy and Robert tried to intervene as police report details emerge.
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Orville W. Hearfield
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GOP Senators Fight Truman Health Plan For Universal Coverage
Washington file reports Republicans declare all out battle to sidetrack President Truman’s call for universal medical care. Sen. Taft signals Senate labor panel will take up health insurance, with a Taft-Hartley substitute and a possible federal role in financing state programs. AMA counters with alternative to compulsory insurance, proposing a federal Department of Health headed by a physician with cabinet rank and state medical care authorities.
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Ohio
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Chicago
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Department of Health
French Gifts Stay On Display For Two More Nights
The French gifts from France aboard the Thank You tar for West Virginia will stay on display today and tomorrow from 7 to 9 p m at the U S Organized Reserve Armory WCHS Auditorium State Chairman Frank Knight said the exhibit is extended due to many requests Col B K Erdman district executive of the West Virginia military district granted the use of the armory for the additional nights More than 8000 people viewed the gifts in the two days with attendance nearing 5000 yesterday
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