Eisenhower Testimony Drives $647 Million Defense Boost
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower told the Senate defense panel that U.S. defenses need strengthening and warned against budget cuts. House Armed Services plans to add about $647.0 million to next year’s defense budget to shore up air power, anti-submarine programs, industrial mobilization, and Alaska defenses. President-elect Eisenhower urged prioritizing a strong Air Force, Alaska defenses, and long anti-submarine programs amid calls for greater armed forces funding.
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Associated Preas Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Duvight J. Eisenbuwey
Vinson
United State
Rien Heshe Nipmis Xeore
Tove
TF Tit P
Vinson Woulst
Eisenhower Wold
Senate Appropriations
Elmer Thomas
Dokla
Senate
Eisenhower
Europe
Coimbra University
New York
Flo
U.S
Air Force of
Moblé
Alaska
Hon
Gas Bill Veto Sought by Associated Press Figure
Washington news draft reports pressure for veto on a controversial natural gas bill backed by independent producers. Senate action stalled over regulatory language and House approval chances, with hopes pinned on conference talks to resolve differences before presidential decision.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Lise Siinnbentler
Dongliy
Flees
Hoviglas
Tonere
D-Okl
House
Douglas
Kerr
Edwin G. Johnson
Senate Commerce Committee
Deliphis
President Truman
Four Apprentices Finish Course At Raymond Plant
Four Raymond Mfg Co apprentices from Corry completed the training program earning state and federal certificates. The group Philip Antoroso Jovert Patturion Dan Mecray and Clifton Cressler each logged 4000 hours of supervised training and 144 hours of related instruction in tool and die making under foreman Carl Gustafson. Representatives A J Reynders Sr from the U S Department of Labor and F J Ward from the State Department of Enroll... instruction attended the ceremony where the certificates signified journeyman status.
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Raymond Plant
Raymond Mfg. Co
Corry
Ing
Olin
Philip Antoroso
J.overt
Patturion
Nf Corry
Dan Mecray
Tigrn
Clifton Cressler
Calumbus
J. H. Heerlen
Thy
al Four
Carl Gustafson
Raymond
A. J. Reynders
U. S. Department of Labor
F. J. Ward
State Department
NLRB plans elections for Westinghouse workers
Washington March 30 The National Labor Relations Board ordered collective bargaining elections within 30 days for about 55 000 Westinghouse employees across 19 states. The vote pits United Electrical Workers against the CIOs new International Union of Electrical Workers. Five other unions will appear on the ballot including the Independent Federation of Westinghouse Independent Salaried Unions AFL Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Pattern Makers League International Association of Machinists and the Meter Division Engineers Association.
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Washington
Westinghouse Corp
National Labor Relations Board
United Electrical Workers
CIO
New International Union of Electrical Workers
GIO
NLRB
Baltimore
NRLB
Laxt
Independent Federation of Westinghouse
AFL Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFL Pattern Makers League
Internaonal Wasoviation of Machinists
Meter Division Engineers 'Association
Myers backs NLRB reorganization plan in Pittsburgh
U. S. Senator Francis J. Myers of Pennsylvania backed President Truman’s plan to reorganize the National Labor Relations Board at a Pittsburgh event. He supported Hoover commission recommendations to abolish the general counsel post and move duties to the board.
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Pittsburgh
Marsh
U. S
Francis J. Myers
D-Pa
Tie
Truman
National Labor Relations Board
Hoover Commission
NLRB
Road upheaval blamed as three vehicles collide
Three-vehicle crash on a road west of the city blamed on upheaval delayed repairs and a barricade. Joseph Tonaylawski, Coast Guardsman from China, and John Beebe, Falconer, were involved as a tractor trailer was struck while stopped for road work. A second Oldsmobile, driven by John A. Wise, Union City, swerved past the barricade after failing to see the warning sign, causing minor damage. No injuries reported. repairs and removal of barricades completed later that day.
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Asiybeaval
Atternoon
Corry
Sitihe
Joseph Tonaylawski
Coast Guards
Chienga
John Beebee
Falconer
D. J. Beebe
Tuczylowski
Beebee Peorverte
Chicago
John A. Wise
Union City
Wise
Leftigers
Hisaway Department Wortes
Jand
Rabbit theft solved here two weeks after chases
Richard Bemis, 18, of Corry R D 1, was arrested for stealing 13 rabbits from Mrs. BR Lamb at 334 Eagle Street. He pled guilty before Alderman M S Cobbett to larceny, bound over for Brie County Court on $800 bond, and jailed for lack of bail. Neighbors reported attempts to steal more, with a Navy bag left at the scene.
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BR. W. Lamb
Eagle Street
Richard Bemis
Corry
R. D
Bemis
MS. Cobbett
Brie County
Dourt
Brie
Une
Lamb
Polise
Truman to Announce Cabinet Shifts During Vacatio
President Truman held a news conference at the Winter White House lawn at 80 p.m. EST to discuss major administration changes. He indicated moves involving Budget Director Frank Pace to the Army, Symington to head the National Security Resource Board, Lawton to Director of the Budget, and Finletter to be Secretary of the Air Force.
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Ffla Key West
Fla
Truman
Acheson
State Department
White House
Sal
Frank Pace
Army
Air Force
Symington
Natrona Security Resource Board
Frederick J. Lawton
Asatuency
Thomas
Finletter
BOA
London
Mo Skipper Pleads Guilty to Navy Grounding Charges
Norfolk March 90 Capt William D Brown pleaded guilty to three charges of negligence and four specifications in the grounding of the battleship Missouri Myst. He commanded the ship when it ran aground in Chesapeake Bay in January. Brown faced a general court martial after a court of inquiry found him primarily responsible. He was relieved of command February 4 and could face reduction in rank and promotion list consequences.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Willian DB
Brown
Chesapeake Bay
Neelperice
Navy
O Mcer
Missouri
T Jn T
Tiyp
Smith
Joh R. Millett
Big Mo
Frank G. Morris
Millet
Morris
Uly
Red Cross Directors Named Corporators in Erie County
Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross named Mrs. Charles Stewart and Mrs. Harley Johnson to the Wel fare Council of Erie County corporators. 12 directors attended the regular session as 1,041 persons have been broadcast to date and a junior Red Cross drive is mailing Easter baskets overseas.
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Corry
American Red Cross
Charles Stewart
Harley Johnson
Welfare Council of
Erie County
Joseph R. Clair
Cirectors
Aspinwall and
Deshon
Community Service To Camps and Hospitals Committee
Red Cross
Union City
TriState Council
Undp
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Clair
Earnings and sales decline at Nations Steel Corp
Earnings and sales of Nations Steel Corporation declined last year. Net earnings of $45,311,289, equal to $2.60 per share, were reported to J. Hay. Sales in 1948 totaled $424,924,445, compared to $415,? in 1934.
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Pietsburgh
Steel Corporation
Hay
Coust
Acheson Seeks Full Point Four Aid Despite Skepticism
Washington March 30 Congress hears Secretary Acheson defend the Point Four program and its $45 million request for aid to Asia and other underdeveloped areas. He warns cutting funds would hamper efforts to check communism and raise living standards. Ambassador Jesup and a confidential Asiatic report accompany the testimony.
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Associated Presse
Washington
Pra
Iai
Asia
Middle East
Acheson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Achesonne
Great Britain
France
Inter United Dvons
Arkeson
Pritin Jesup
Congress
Truman
Tania
Price Support Bill Veto Rumors Stir Washington
Reports from Washington say President Truman plans to veto the farm price support measure touching cotton peanuts and potatoes. Southern Democrats push for signature as Capitol officials note the bill would tighten supports and add acres for peanuts and cotton under costly surpluses.
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Washington
Associated Press
Truman
Prunian Tye
Tr Bie
White House
Sendle House
Sigu
Beneft
March Weather Forecasts and Flood Struggles in Pittsburgh
March forecaster warns of lingering cold and rising winds as Pennsylvanian towns face floods from French Creek. Meadvine reports waters receding but affected residents endure displacement, with schools reopening gradually and residents urged to stay cautious amid ongoing river and storm impacts.
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Meadvine
Jones
McCarthy to Address Probers On State Dept Claims
In Washington March 40 Senator McCarthy promised to name possible State Department insiders amid probes into alleged subversive activity. He indicated he may reveal material from FBI files and urged Hoover presence as an FBI agent would attend his Senate speech. The inquiry, led by Senator Mitchell, subpoenaed loyalty and files from Acheson and civil service officials.
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Acress
Washington
McCarthy
Senate
Flysia
Tom
Owen J. Twittmore
Aurrican Psport
Bar Eostern
Neely
Edgir Hoover
Lattimore
Senate Foreign Solutions Subcaminiltee
Towmanine
State Department
McCarthy Ias
Tattimore
FBI
PBS
McGrath
Truman
Civil Service Loyalty Review Board
Joseph
Duke
Acheson
Harry B. Mitchell
Civil Service Comision
Peyton
Ksvistan
Flooding Eases on Susquehanna Rivers Across Regions
Rain and snow swollen the Susquehanna, with Wilkes-Barre and Towanda still above flood stage. No major food damage reported. rivers expected to subside today as forecasts show improving conditions. In Prague, Greece renews press credentials for three Western correspondents. AP reporter ordered to leave by April 8.
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Ik Pastor
Western
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Greck
Dana Adams Schmidt
New York Times
Robert Bigio
Reuters
Gaston Fournier
Nathsy Poloyel
Extend Red Cross Drive To April 10
The Red Cross drive is extended to April 10 as a campaign effort reported by the chapter president Rev Jovepht Chul and officials. Citizens and volunteers are urged to increase donations to support relief and welfare services, with coordination meeting notes highlighting renewed fundraising actions and leadership directions.
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Red Cross
Vote on Aid Bill Hits Britain
Washington reports the House debated an aid bill affecting Britain and the British Commonwealth. An Irish bloc amendment sought to bar Britain from economic help while support for the Marshall Plan faced stiff opposition. The vote yielded a tentative result as lawmakers clashed over foreign aid and the four freedoms program.
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Britain
Irélund
Associated Press
Washington
Brsiwig
Trelind
Puelix
Howe
Emorak Isle
Truman
U. S
Trumiuti
Leon Blum, French Leader, Succumbs
Paris dispatch reports Leon Blum, veteran French Socialist leader and twice premier, has died aged 87 or 88. He played a central role in prewar and wartime politics, opposed communists, backed European unity, and was vice premier in 1948 under Andre Marie. His fourth premiership failed to win confirmation.
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Paris
Blum
France
Andre Marie
European Unity Movement
Taziq
Bhim
Republic
Nations Assembly
Rooney's father Joe Yule dies in Hollywood
Joe Yule, veteran showman and father of actor Mickey Rooney, died at his home in Hollywood after a heart attack. He was 1. Rooney, his second wife Leota, and their two adopted children Jerry and Mary Jean were at his bedside.
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Rooney
Hollywood
Quilt
Joe Yule
Shorman
Bilokey Rooney
Yule
Leota
Jerry
Mary Jean
Fire kills and injures patients at Sanatorium wing
Philadelphia suburb Springfield Township fires at a three story sanatorium trapped and overwhelmed 83 patients, many in barred rooms or strapped to bunks. The blaze started in the basement laundry and spread to the men’s wing with smoke filled halls. Officials say 8 died and 83 were injured or overcome, with nurses and staff evacuating most to safety and nearby hospitals.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Holden Williams
Wellevioy
Rity
Mi Robinton
Siggins
A. Romano
Barry Fass
Nicholas Termini
Irving Halpern
Franke Collenbader
William Stepp
Roland L. Randall
George Lewis
Win Allen
Tewan Awenkenbe
Wilbur
Lepin
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