Truman to Address Joint Session on Foreign Crisis
President Truman will address a joint session of Congress at 12 30 p m EST to discuss the foreign situation amid rising tensions. Secretary of State Marshall warned the hour is far more fateful now, and Italy faces possible new economic aid cuts if it goes Communist. The speech is expected to last 1 20 minutes and be broadcast on all networks, with emphasis on Russian actions in Finland and Norway and the Italian election.
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Reds Demobilizing Last Senior Army Group in Russia
London dispatch reports the Soviet news agency says the final senior age groups in the Russian Army will be demobilized by end of March. After March 32 the army will mainly include those born in 1926 and 1927, ages 21 and 22, as part of a push toward peacetime strength. No current or permanent strength figures are released. Rep Eaton noted Russia’s army at about 4,050,000 in December.
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U S Reported Prepared To Exert Military Might
AP foreign affairs writer I M Roberts reports signs that the U S will back foreign policy with force. Public statements push for stronger action against Russia as talk of possible war grows. President Truman awaits military guidance on next steps, while France seeks arms and Marshall warns of a serious situation and Greece Turkey aid. Britain cites mutual assistance with Turkey.
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Truman Seals Loyalty Files in Loyalty Case
President Truman orders federal agencies to withhold secret loyalty files on government employees, signaling a clash between executive and legislative branches. Rep. McDowell accuses politics, while the Condon case prompts the move to protect national security and safeguard personnel from unfounded allegations. The order cites need to preserve confidential sources and ensure fair loyalty decisions.
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Purge of Disloyalists Ordered by Attlee in Security Jobs
Prime Minister Attlee told the House of Commons the Labour government will purge Communists Fascists and their supporters from positions where national security could be threatened. He said a very small minority is involved and arrangements will move quickly across all security critical roles including the telephone system. The policy targets members or affiliates of the Communist party or Fascist organizations and directs reassignment of non security work where possible.
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Bidault Urges Permanent European Organization
French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault urged 15 nations to join France in drafting a charter for a permanent European organization. He proposed a multilateral treaty linking economic and social policies of the 16 Marshall Plan nations, to be run by a new international executive body. Britain signaled willingness to sacrifice for European coordination while preserving ties to dominions and world trade.
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Union Vaults Meat Strike Intervention
A nationwide strike by 106,000 meat packing workers loomed as President Truman urged delay and set up a wage board. The UPWA and four major packers faced a Tuesday midnight local time strike, despite conciliators and a continued push for negotiations and a temporary status quo.
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Finland Seeks To Avoid War and Stay Out of Pact
Finnish President Kyro Paasikivi informed Prime Minister Joseph Stalin that Finland aims to negotiate with Russia but wishes to remain out of broader conflicts. He noted any Finnish Russian treaty requires Parliament approval and that negotiations will begin in Moscow next week with delegations leaving Helsinki.
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Swedish Staff Urges Strengthened Defense
The Swedish defense staff urged King Gustaf V to strengthen Sweden's military readiness citing Russia's brusque methods and the increased danger of war. A letter warned of Soviet attempts to weld an Eastern European security system, while noting doubts of an imminent general conflict due to Western unpreparedness and Russia's weakness.
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Thomas Nails Dual Rumors On Candidacy
James Kay Thomas outlines a broad program to reform state government and defend voting rights for Democrats in the primary. In his first public campaign address at the Ruffner hotel, he rejected rumors of retaliation by state employees or a promised police head appointment. He stressed no promises were made and that no one is favored for any senior post.
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Meyers Starts 5-Year Term In Capital Jail
Maj. Gen. Bennett I Meyers begins a 20 month to five year sentence in federal prison for suborning perjury after a war era record of spending taxpayers money as an Air Forces supply officer. A jury found three counts of perjury tied to pressuring a business associate to lie to a Senate investigating committee.
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Revolution Sweeps Costa Rica Area
SAN JOSE Costa Rica March 15 Government forces marshal all strength to stamp out a revolution sweeping the republic The capital is isolated with vast power plants blown up Two plane loads of rural troops arrive at dawn to defend the city Jose Figueres leads the rebels from a hidden mountain stronghold south of Cartago About 45 miles from San Jose He claims in a secret radio broadcast that his forces destroyed half of a government mobile unit trained by the U S Army Government reports say the unit was marked by heavy losses Rebels reportedly control San Isidro airport 75 miles southeast of San Jose The anti government side is said to possess three Taea Airlines DC 3 planes and a power plant at Alajuela 20 miles away
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Half U S Diggers Back Pension Demand By Lewis
Pittsburgh March 15 Almost half the nation s 400 000 soft coal miners quit work to back John L Lewis demand for pensions. More than 194 000 miners in 11 states laid down tools to support Lewis stance as operators face charges of dishonoring the 1947 contract. Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia idle totals top 93 000, with Kentucky Illinois and other states showing large disruptions. تھی
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Fanatic Kills Boy Wounds 6 Others in New York
A 63 year old man described as a religious fanatic fired two pistols at Catholic high school boys on a Manhattan street corner. He killed one boy and wounded six, three in critical condition. The suspect, Markevich of New York, said he believed Catholics were responsible for his son’s death four years earlier. He fired after encountering the group and was cornered on the third floor of a building.
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Union Political Action Upheld
Federal District Court ruled the Taft Hartley ban on labor union political spending unconstitutional. Judge Ben Moore dismissed the indictment against CIO president Philip Murray for violating the ban, citing infringements on free speech press and assembly. The DOJ plans immediate Supreme Court appeal as unions prepare for 1948 campaigns and repeal efforts.
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Local Option Rent Clause Sparks House Debate
The House opened debate on a local option rent control bill. Republicans praise it as bureaucrats’ blow. Democrats warn it lets tenants be gouged. If passed, local boards would set or lift rent ceilings, with a showdown vote planned tomorrow.
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Stoppage Moves North In West Virginia
Paralysis spreads from the south into northern West Virginia coal fields as 65,000 idle workers protest UMW President John L. Lewis. Barrackville No. 41 mine leads shutdowns, with about 7,000 tons daily, as several northern mines join the stoppage while southern mines mostly idle.
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Logan Coal Operators Assoc
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Mfingo County
W. Va
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Mediation Races to Halt Coal Mine Stoppage
In Washington mediation officials explore ways to end the coal mine walkout amid Taft Hartley provisions and court options. Cyrus Ching leads a push to find a solution as 194,000 miners remain unwilling to work beyond obligations. Ezra War Horn arrives to discuss retirement fund issues.
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Senators Declared Millionaires Claim Stirs Debate
A garbled 1948 style note claims six senators are millionaires and qualified to pass the back, attributed to Stan Arnold. The line reads like a tongue in cheek political fling, reflecting a satire of wealth in government.
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