Censorship Fears Rise Over Proposed Information Rules
Washington correspondent Nat S Finney testified that President Truman plans to restrict information from government offices under a new classification system. Critics label it dangerous censorship while supporters argue proper security needs justify limiting access to top secret and restricted data.
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Defense chiefs to craft integrated three-service plan
Defense Secretary Forrestal ordered air, sea and ground commanders to work out the three-service defense plan mandated by the merger law. He will meet weekend with military heads to resolve service differences and assign definite tasks and responsibilities. He opposed a frozen or rushed program and warned against overnight de pilane style framing.
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Spring Clean-Up Plan Aims To Clean Charleston
City announces a March 29 start for a wide clean-up drive led by Sanitarian E B Carroll. Officials from the Boy Scouts fire department and Navy will assist. Residents should place curbside debris by ward specific dates through June 21 as trucks haul trash to the incinerator.
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Open Letter on High Bids in State Purchases
The Gazette urges scrutiny by the joint Committee on Government and Finance of repeated high bidder awards after bids, listing cases where successful bidders raised prices post bid. It cites multiple requisitions, noting significant increases and urging new bids or price reviews to ensure fair competition.
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Birthday Wish Seeks More Dough Than Kindness
A child expresses that while kind thoughts are valued, the wish is for more money than sentiment on a birthday. The note reflects a humorous plea directed at the giver, framed as a simple family moment.
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Turkey Urges U S Aid Program To Stay As Is
Secretary of State Marshall said Turkey assured him there is no basis to reports it seeks shifting proposed American military aid toward economic assistance. He spoke at a news conference addressing dispatches about a Turkish request for a mission to survey needs for economic aid.
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Chennault Warns Aid To China Could Trigger World War III
Gen Claire Chennault of Flying Tigers fame told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the United States must provide military aid to Chiang Kai-shek to prevent Russian aggression and avert a broader war. He estimated three year costs at 1.5 to 2 billion dollars, while Truman seeks 570 million in non military aid.
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Open Hearing Slated on Poll Tax Measure in Senate
The Senate rules committee agreed to four days of public hearings on anti poll tax legislation to be held in the seven Southern states. Sen Stennis protested a closed session while Brooks announced hearings to start within a week. The measure, part of Truman civil rights policy, would eliminate poll tax payment as a voting requirement for federal officers.
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Air Force Tests 21-Ton Bomb at Muroc Base
The world largest non explosive 21 ton bomb was dropped from a B 29 in a penetration test at Muroc Base Cal to measure fall rate and earth penetration depth. The Army ordnance department built the device and details were expected to remain secret.
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Masaryk Death Raises High Drama in Czech Plight
Washington reports Tuesday that Jan Masaryk’s death deepens Czechoslovakia’s crisis and may aid the liberty cause. House member Stefan urged Masaryk was murdered, while State Department officials cited possible self destruction but warned on Communist influence in the region.
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Johnson withdraws from U.S. Senate race in Clarksburg
Louis Johnson of Clarksburg, longtime possible senatorial candidate and former assistant secretary of war, withdraws from the Democratic race saying he values party harmony and national unity. He notes his private citizen status may better serve state and country than pursuing office.
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Helvetia Sinks Off Chilean Coast With 50 Lives Lost
A small steamer named Helvetia sank in the Carahue river in southern Chile after a collision with a launch. More than 50 people died, with about 80 on board. The disaster follows another fatal sinking in the Imperiel river two months earlier involving the Cautin.
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Masaryk Death Shocks Czechoslovakia in Prague
Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk, 61, died after reportedly leaping from a palace window amid a Communist led government. Officials say self-inflicted fate amid alleged threats and letters from former allies in Britain and America. Some sources call it murder. Masaryk’s body was found in Czernin Palace courtyard.
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Bribe Offer Tied to Meyers Case Unfolds in Court
A former chauffeur testified that Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers offered him 2000 to lie during any probe of Meyers affairs. The air force purchasing agent is on trial for pressuring associate Bleriot Lamarre to mislead a Senate investigation. The defense hints at an acquittal path as trial nears its end.
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Speed Proposed In UNIT Hearing
Senator Gurney announces speeded Senate action on universal military training with public hearings to begin Tuesday. Secretary Marshall to testify as first witness. hearings run through March with daily sessions starting March 22. Gurney seeks broad testimony from all groups and organizations to move House action on UMT.
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Jan Masaryk Dies by Jump After Prague Coup
Jan Masaryk, exiled Czechoslovak foreign minister, reportedly leaped to his death in Prague fifteen days after the communist coup. The son of Czechoslovakia’s first president had arrived in New York aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth in January 1947 while wearing his signature black homburg.
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UN shelves Czech demand to probe Russian coup
Czechoslovakia's UN delegate Dr Jan Papanek demanded Security Council action on Moscow backed coup in Prague. Secretary General Trygve Lie shelved the request as a non governmental communication after consultations with officials including Russian and Czechoslovak aides. Papanek blamed Stalin and Russian officials for the Communist minority takeover and disclosed Masaryk's death, insisting he remains Prague's representative despite the regime.
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De Valera Warns War Likely If Western Rivalries Persist
Washington and March 10 Eamon De Valera said war appears very difficult to avoid amid a terrifying global situation. He warned Ireland would be threatened if Communists win control of Western Europe and urged cooperation with Western Europe economically while stressing the challenge of forming a regional union.
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Marshall Calls Czechoslovakia under a reign of terror
Secretary of State Marshall described Czechoslovakia as under a reign of terror after the Masaryk death. He warned of Russian expansion and public passion in the U.S. while urging calm and a coldly calculated course of action. He did not confirm Masaryk’s death as suicide and noted officials considered murder possible.
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Stassen Criticizes U.S. Shipping to Soviet Bloc
Harold Stassen, in a Philadelphia Bulletin interview, denounces U.S. policy allowing shipments of intricate machinery to the Soviet Union and satellites. He cites 1947 exports of critical electrical and industrial machinery to Russia exceeding those to England and France combined and calls for a firm, consistent stand.
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President announces bid despite unclear callers
A president confirmed plans to run in the campaign phase, while the source notes uncertainty over who urged or asked him to enter. The remark attributed to Stan Arnold Copstight reflects intrigue about external influence on the decision.
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