Investigating Committee Attacks Lend Lease Policy
The Senate War Investigating Committee branded the lend lease settlement with Great Britain a muddled program. It faulted the State Department for hindering sales and Britain for onerous restrictions, and accused officials of slow disposal of surplus goods. It noted Britain’s demand of 650 million dollars for unconsumed goods and claimed the United States would waste claims on the 16600 million balance.
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Wage Ceiling Approved Amid UAW GM Strike Fallout
The wage stabilization board approved a 65 cent minimum wage for 2.36 million workers in U S manufacturing as GM charged the CIO auto workers with strike settlement violations. Reconversion slowdowns idled over 400,000 workers nationwide, with 122 days of strike impacting 20 percent of the industry. Talks with Labor Department officials were set to address remaining issues including seniority pay and wage-related allowances.
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Children Skip Sunday School During Fever Outbreak
Fremont reports fever outbreak with 20 quarantined and 12 more in Sandusky. Ministers urge parents to keep children home as health officials say schools will remain closed and classes suspended.
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Japanese war crimes verdict at Rabaul reported
Radio Australia quoted a war crimes commission at Rabaul New Britain sentencing one Japanese man to be hanged and four others to 15 years imprisonment. The report reflects postwar accountability actions announced today.
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Transjordan Declares Independence After Mandate Ends
London reports a treaty sealing Transjordan as an independent nation. Prime Minister Thiahim Pasha Hashim signed with British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin and Colonial Undersecretary A Creech Jones, marking the end of the British mandate.
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Coshocton Kiwanis Club Silver Anniversary Meet
Coshocton Kiwanis Club celebrated its silver anniversary Thursday at the American Legion hall with Kiwanians and wives from Canton Massillon New Philadelphia Newark and Zanesville in attendance. DD George B Lieberman of Canton spoke on builders of democratic thought, noting authors journalists and scholars as builders of thought. the program featured music, humor, and school and barber shop quartet numbers, followed by a chicken dinner.
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Admiral Vickery to Be Buried in Arlington
Vice Admiral Howard L Vickery former vice chairman of the Maritime Commission died of a heart attack and will be buried at Arlington. He was born April 20, 1892, and educated at the US Naval Academy MIT and Army Industrial College. Vickery served as deputy administrator of the War Shipping Administration and held roles on the War Production Board and War Manpower Commission.
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Payne would drop auto from plane if GOP bid wins
Spring Fido UP reports Albert E Payne vows an extreme publicity stunt to drop a new automobile from an air plane onto a haystack or attach it to a parachute if his gubernatorial bid succeeds. The plan aims to capture attention and demonstrate campaign energy.
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Government Tightens Grip on Meat Black Market
Washington reports that the OPA will withhold subsidies from slaughterers engaging in black market meat sales. Subsidies on purchases above ceilings will be cut. those under two percent excess face sliding penalties. The move aims to curb price violations amid scarce production and enforcement concerns.
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Bullet Wound Fatal in Cleveland Amid Family Tragedy
Mrs Rose Sprosty, 42, died from a bullet wound inflicted March 11 by her brother on her husband Samuel Sakach, 45. Sakach then hanged himself in the garage of their home, ending a deadly family incident.
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Army to streamline uniforms after June 30 1948
Army officers and GIs were told uniforms will be streamlined in 1948 with a new olive drab dress and space uniform after June 30. The War Department said the new outfit will replace current attire and will include a two piece ensemble with trousers and battle jacket.
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Solons Cool Over Draft
Washington reports lawmakers debate extending the draft with mixed views. Senators including Pfeiffer and Taft discuss voluntary action and the possible six to eight week extension as deadlines and policy shifts draw close to a wartime draft decision.
Big Heart Aids Crippled Girl Minnie Webb Train Ride Dream
Minnie Rose Webb a 14 year old girl paralyzed from the waist down after spinal anesthesia three years ago traveled to St Louis for treatment at Shriners Hospital. family hopes doctors will restore movement as she rides the famous Central Chickasaw Limited train to the hospital and back, sharing a moment of support from Shriners Imperial Potentate and many friends.
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Nations Back Iran Protest on Postponement
Washington reports that only a Russian troop withdrawal from Iran could force the United Nations to treat the Soviet Iranian dispute as an emergency requiring UN Security Council action. The Soviet Union seeks postponement, while the United States Britain and allies push for prompt council consideration as talks continue through diplomatic channels.
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Newcomerstown Man Held for Questioning in Murder
Alvin Houston is detained in city jail for investigation into the shooting of Woodrow Coker a 28 year old Black veteran shot in front of his brother’s home as he returned from work. Mayor Barthalow declined further comment.
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Buster) Coker
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Spectacular Fire Destroys Wabash Terminals and Firms in Pittsburgh
A large blaze in Pittsburgh’s triangle area destroyed or damaged three blocks of business houses and warehouses late evening. Preliminary damage estimates exceed half a million dollars with much of the loss in foodstuffs including a half carload of butter. Fire crews faced hotspots as 29 engines battled the blaze near the Wabash terminal. this marks a second major fire at the Wabash facilities this year after a March 6 five alarm blaze near the main station.
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Woman Cannot Identify Man's Picture
Mrs Connell Spencer on South Fifth Street cannot positively identify a photo of a man from Pennsylvania linked to a $1060 swindle against her. Pictures were sent after a Zanesville man identified the couple involved, and police may take Mrs Spencer to Pittsburgh for further identification of the man.
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Stalin Widens War Propaganda Critique
London dispatch reports Joseph Stalin on Moscow radio rejecting war rumors and blaming certain groups for stirring conflict. He stresses UN security focus and calls for counter propaganda to defeat war propaganda, citing the need to answer threats with firm countermeasures.
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Ohio crop plantings increased say forecast by service
Ohio crop plants are projected to rise overall this year with a three percent expansion in acreage. Oats lead gains up 14 percent to a peak not seen since 1935, while potatoes and soybeans show declines.
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Goering Denies Millions Died Under Nazi Rule
Hermann Goering testified on the witness stand denying knowledge of millions of deaths under Nazi rule. He rejected belief in a master race theory even if Adolf Hitler preached it and claimed a difference between races. The cross examination with Soviet prosecutor Gen Roman Rudenk ended when the judge cut short further speeches.
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New Citizens Born in City Hospital and Coshoetes Hospital
A son was born Thursday night at City hospital to Mr and Mrs Theodore Selaers of 1540 Hay Avenue. Mr and Mrs George Bryant of West Pine Street welcomed a son in Coshoetes hospital this morning.
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