Weather Upswing Slumps Grain Prices in Chicago
Weather optimism triggered a broad decline in grain and commodity prices as reports of favorable winter wheat weather and weaker retail sales weighed on markets. Wheat led losses while cotton rose on China aid hopes. hogs and cattle mixed at Chicago stockyards amid general price retreat.
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Pact Gives Paris Saar Economy
Paris reports that France Britain and the United States have signed a three power accord on the Saar Valley linking its economy to France. Saar coal will become French, exports to Germany to be paid in dollars, with coal deliveries to Germany ending in 1949.
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Czech Anti Reds Leave Cabinet in Political Crisis
Prague February 20 neutralized by a dramatic sit down strike as three anti Communist parties quit the cabinet leaving only Communists at a session. Dissolution of the constituent assembly and an emergency election within six weeks were forecast as President Benes sought to avert a break in the coalition. Ambassador Steinhardt urged continued participation in the Marshall Plan conference despite Moscow summons.
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Streamliner Jumps Tracks in Ohio Killing Fireman
The Norfolk and Western Powhatan Arrow derailed at Gennett's Creek near Franklin Furnace, 15 miles east of Portsmouth. Fireman Robert F. Maiden, 57, died. engineer George Raines, 68, was seriously injured. No passengers harmed. Train, traveling from Cincinnati to Norfolk at high speed, reportedly hit an open switch.
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Truman cites Soviet balks on UN actions
President Truman warned that Russia and satellites refuse to carry out UN recommendations, challenging Greek and Korean issues. He noted an overwhelming UN majority backed actions, while a small opposing minority questions further steps and invites study by other nations. Marshall submitted a 459 page UN report to Congress with cautious optimism.
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Hundreds Drowned As Turkish Flood Devastates Region
In south Central Turkey a massive flood formed a vast inland lake after the Seyhan and Ceyhan rivers broke through dykes. Eyewitnesses report villages disappeared and bodies floating, with refugees scattered. Reported tolls suggest hundreds perished and four days without word from forty villages in the Tarsus area.
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Oust Gillian FOP Leader Move Tangles Charleston Patrolmen
Gullian seeks to oust James Gillian as president of Capital City Lodge No. 74 Fraternal Order of Police and to drop Attorney J Campbell Palmer as legal counsel. A lodge vote reportedly ended Palmer’s contract while a petition, allegedly led by Inspector Roy F Jarrett and other officers, calls for his resignation and targeted policy. The group also seeks a mandamus to force retirement of officers over 85 and removal of war era appointees.
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L. B. Warren
Alf A. Lilly
Common Pleas
Charles Ritchie
Jews and Arabs Battle at Haifa in Haifa District
Heavy fighting between Jewish and Arab districts of Haifa escalated after 5 p m with a government report listing at least four killed and 30 injured. A Damascus dispatch spoke of 1,500 Arab volunteers in the most ferocious attack to date in northern Palestine, with deaths reaching 12 on the day and 1,294 since the UN partition vote. Police reported shelling spreading beyond Mt. Carmel and a prison escape by a dozen young Jews from Palestine custody.
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Vote of Confidence Won By Greek Government
The Greek coalition government won a vote of confidence 90 to 90 after five days of debate on the Sophoulis regime and security. A bill to suspend parliament for two or three months was introduced with plans to study it. Sophoulis and Tsaldaris, leading liberals and royalists, say MPs should stay near constituents before an offensive against guerrilla forces.
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Murray Denies Any Violation Of Labor Act
CIO President Philip Murray pleads not guilty to charges of illegal political spending under Taft Hartley. He seeks to dismiss the indictment as unconstitutional, with a March 5 hearing set on the motion and a potential trial date of March 22. Murray posts a new $1,000 bond and waives indictment reading as he and CIO face federal charges.
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Ike) Jones
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Row for Early Return of Mac To US Flares
Washington news reports a heated congressional row over bringing Gen Douglas MacArthur back to Washington for counsel on Far East aid. Republicans push for an early return while Democrats and Secretary Marshall stress nonmilitary aid to China. Marshall warns aid impact and omits committee stance as debate continues.
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Powers Urge Austria Peace Within Its Means
London dispatch says United States Britain and France press that any peace with Austria must be within Austria's ability to pay. Foreign ministers deputies open talks on Russia's claims covering cash oil and shipping while observers see potential give and take. American Samuel Rebert says Russia's outline could guide talks but demands guarantees of Austrian independence and economic freedom. Britain and France back the restraint stance as talks begin after the last Big Four meeting.
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Scheming Customers Beat Grocer's Plan
HINTON Feb 20 J I Thomas a local storekeeper doubted human nature after selling stock at three percent above wholesale for 75 cents weekly per customer. He found one man bought seven cartons of cigars weekly, revealing customers buying through a single agent, reducing his sales while keeping the fee.
Rent Bill Terms Cause GOP Split
Washington February 20 Republican senators split over terms of a bill to extend rent control for another month. Sen Millikin criticized a provision threatening criminal penalties up to a year in jail and $1000 fine for violators, fearing it could pressure honest landlords. Other senators pushed changes including keeping controls on certain private home rooms and luxury apartments, and extending controls for hotel apartments.
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Dixie Forces Chart Fight With Southern Democrats Protests
Southern governors and 16 representatives from 11 states plan a showdown with National Party Chairman Howard McGrath over Truman civil rights proposals. The group seeks concessions including party influence and a potential vice presidential pick, warning the 1948 South may withdraw support if demands are unmet.
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Bridges Ordered To Oppose Wallace In CIO Move
Washington February 20. The CIO ordered Harry Bridges to oppose Henry Wallace's bid for president or quit the CIO Liaison. Allan Haywood CIO vice president demanded Bridges align with CIO policies or be replaced as CIO regional director for Northern California. Bridges heads the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union. He has supported Wallace and opposed the ERP, while CIO unions largely back Wallace and oppose ERP.
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Myers Elected To Head State Democrat Body
Martinsburg resident and former Berkeley County sheriff Myers elected chairman of the Democratic State Executive Committee at Kanawha hotel meeting in Charleston. He succeeds Robert D. Balley who resigned to run for governor. Vice Chairman Paull declined the chair. committee to send 20 delegates and 20 alternates to the national convention with possible full or half votes. Governor Meadows urged party unity against Republicans. Bailey resigns after announcing candidacy. New vacancies filled in three senatorial districts.
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Pineville
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Wheeling
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Paull
Jack K. Shipman
Wyoming County
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Huntington
Kanawha
Arthur Jp. Koontz
Shipman
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Lewis H. Smith
Calhoun County
Henry Wallace Wins Not The Bronx Election?
Ambiguous verse reports a race won by someone named Stan Arnold Copynent, with a chorus of celebration for a Henry Wallace figure. The text contradicts itself, suggesting misattribution or confusion in the local electoral report.
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