Vast spending bill starts rough trip through US House
A sweeping omnibus appropriations bill for the 1951 fiscal year begins its passage in the House amid crossfire between economy advocates and defense supporters. The $29.045 billion measure funds 40 federal agencies. debates hinge on defense increases, reductions, foreign aid, and overall fiscal restraint ahead of Easter recess.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
House
United States
Vinson
D-Gay
House Armed Services Committee
Dev Fennian
Taber Arny
Cannon (Chin
House Appropriations Committee
Truman
Gad
Fed
Pew
Veterans’ Administration
Former Traitor Vanishes At Sea Off Catalina Island
A convicted wartime traitor, Theodore Denny, 31, of Detroit, missing since Wednesday, was linked to a rented boat and later sighted near Avalon. A drifting boat with only clothes and a suitcase was found eight miles northeast of Avalon, while a submarine was reportedly seen off Point Arguello as authorities pursue the case.
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Avalon
Catalina Island
Calif
Trom
van Nehes
California
Tall
Saber
Theodore Denny
Troit
Jenn
Onatanile K. McDavid
Ray Hout
Associated Press
Mt Donay
Mymericu
Donay
McDavid
Los Angeles
Nghia
Avelon
Point Arguello
Navy
Flying Saucer Sightings Over London Reported
London reports of a flying saucer over the city described as high and circular with small figures inside. Calls traced to observers include a parachute training center near Weston and meteorological offices, with no balloon recovered and the ginger haired men unaccounted for.
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London
Meteorological Office
Meteorologicat Oitica
Rot
Parachhute
Weston
Oxford
Russia to Return 4000 More Japanese Prisoners
Tokyo reports that Russia offered to return about 4,000 additional Japanese POWs she previously claimed not to have. General MacArthur’s headquarters notes Russia’s pledge to send back the remaining 95,000, while Allied and Japanese authorities say 978,000 prisoners were not fully accounted for. Russia has refused to discuss missing prisoners as its delegation walks out of four-power council meetings over agrarian issues.
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Tokyo
Russia
Geneeral MacArthur
Four - Power Council For
Japan
Nationalists hail great victory over Red Army on Hainan
Nationalist China proclaims its greatest 1950 victory after repelling a Red invasion of Hainan Island. They claim 5,000 Reds killed and over 2,500 captured, with prisoners marched and equipment seized. The report notes subsequent attempted Red landings and a caveated view of future risks.
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Spencer Moosa Taipe
Fomosa
China
Hainan
Hozhow
Li Yang-Ching
Star
Big
Luichow
Ware Shipa
Dowdielty
United Nations
Shanghai
Mississippi To Try Third Man In Death Of Negro Children
Mississippi moves to try a third man in the killings of Ruby Nell Harris Mary Burnride and Frankie Thirman. The two co defendants, Whit and Turner, faced murder charges and punishment with Whit facing multiple life terms and Turner receiving three life terms.
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Mississippi
Kosctiuskg
Peli Ontral
Malcolm Whitt
Heak
Whitt
Whit
Turner
Ruby
Nell Harris
Mary Burnridé
Frankie Thirman
Windal Whit
Pineal Turner
Roth Whitle
Jeravar
Thomas Harris
Negra
Land Verliner Thurman
Harth
Harris
J.P. Cotewan
Soeiie
Ozark firm near goal to buy Indian River Textiles plant
Ozark Industries Inc. aims to purchase Indian River Textile Co. plant for 45000 but is $6000 short, Mayor Jas Brown said. A well known local firm will operate the plant, paying 8 percent interest on the purchase, with 5 percent depreciation on buildings. About 39000 has been subscribed. additional funds needed for repairs. The operation would span five years with a five year option, employing about 80 residents at a 38,000 weekly payroll, with operators arriving by May and operations beginning before June 1. Residents urged to buy shares, viewing it as a job-creating business proposition.
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Otark
Ozark Corporation
Indian River Textile Company
Jas Brown
Ozark Industries, Inc
Brown
Brm
Yadian River
Hare
Neiter Et Liberty
Titts
Ock Ik
Pte. Price
Ozark
Congress urged to pass Brannan plan for farm program
Washington AP reports Frerlen:t Trimm urged Congress to enact Brannan plan aiming at cheaper prices for perishables and direct payments to farmers. He asked lawmakers to avoid makeshift legislation and focus on fundamental improvements to reduce costs, boost production, and stabilize prices for farmers and consumers. The message outlines two proposals: revise permanent cotton acreage taxes and implement a production payment system for perishables to prevent surpluses, with local farmer elected committees to adjust allotments.
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Washington
Frerlen
T Trimm
Congress
Teiman
Higarths
Truman
Jalion
Agviesmuin
Brannan
Pris
Weather Across United States Brings Rain Snow and Tornadoes
A widespread storm system blanketed the nation from the Rockies to New York with rain sleet and snow. Temperatures varied with the wet belt cooler than normal in the north and unusually hot in the Southwest. Tornadoes touched down in Arkansas and Oklahoma causing one death and injuries to several others in Tuckerman.
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Cramrs
Rockies
New York
Central Plains States
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Upper Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Rocky Mor
New England
Plains
Rocky Mountain States
Yume
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tuckerman
French Post Office Victimized in Massive 45 Million Franc Theft
French police reported meticulous thieves used scaffolding and sawed through a ceiling to access a protected post office vault. They removed 45 million francs worth about 170000 dollars, nearly 166 million francs in another form, before escaping.
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Mabheslle
France
Tere
Officials Await Word On Peanut Quota Hike In Houston County
Houston County PMA officials await higher instructions on add ons to cotton and peanut quotas. Farmers may file written requests for cotton increases based on history, with few Texans expected to be greatly affected. Peanut allotments remain tied to a 100000 acre national increase, with excess peanuts sellable as oil stock at non-support prices under the new farm bill. Local review teams will assess appeals from farmers who sought more than the county 36.9 percent share, with limited adjustments possible.
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Houston County
Cal Wreth
PMA
Secretary of Agriculture
Ina
Texas
Alabama
Ulbreth
Culbrei
Culbreth
Solon Demands Acheson Reveal Latimore Data
Senator McCarthy demands that Secretary Acheson publish the Latimore memorandum and related data from a Far Eastern poll. He claims Latimore, a Johns Hopkins professor, is a Russian agent and the true architect of U S Far East policy. Acheson denies the claims and says Latimore did not shape policy.
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Washington
McCarthy
R-Wis
Acheson
State Department
Owen Lattl
Tyes
United States Sena
Lattimore and
Bethesda
Naval Hospital
Ten Czech Clergymen Await Trial Outcome
Ten Roman Catholic priests and monks waited to hear their fate as Czechoslovakia neared the end of its first mass trial of churchmen. Four pleaded guilty to treason anti state activities and espionage for the Vatican. Three pleaded partially guilty and three remained steadfast. The Jesuit Franciscan Dominican and Redemptorist defendants were accused of feeding the Vatican information and using sermons to oppose the Communist regime.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Vatican
Wey
Bulgar ian killed in Vienna by allied police
An incident in Vienna reported by AP leaves Bulgarian Benno Blum dead after American and French military police struck him as the alleged ringleader of Soviet directed kin activity. The exact details remain unclear as authorities investigate.
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Vienna
Austria
Benno Blum
Dothan Airport Listed for Federal Improvement Funds
The Associated Press reports Dothan Municipal Airport is listed for 12880 in improvements this year starting July 1 if Congress approves a 967,600,000 federal appropriation. The bill covers airports nationally with House action done and Senate approval pending. Local sponsors must provide matching funds as a condition of federal aid.
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Associated Press
Dothan
House Appropriations Committee
Senate
Truman
Ckces
Truman Defies Subpoenas On Loyalty Files
President Truman informs Senator Tydings he has ordered federal officials to ignore subpoenas for loyalty files of State Department employees. He argues disclosure would harm future FBI investigations and endanger individuals who provided confidential information, while contesting a legislative demand tied to charges of Communist influence.
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Oy Enogol
Vaccaro Key West, Fla
Truman
Tydings
D-Md
Ganty
State Department
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Trumah
Senate Foreign Relations
Mon Carthy
R-Wis
Ibpoenag
Acheson
McGeath
Harry B. Mitchel
Civil Service Commission
Wold
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau At Investigation
River system study eyed by House group
In Washington the House public works subcommittee began reviewing a bill by Rep DeGraffenried to modernize Alabama's Warrior River from Mobile to Birmingham. The plan seeks to revive Army Engineer reports, justify construction funds cut from 4 million to 856 thousand, and improve navigation with new locks to handle larger tows and ore shipments from Venezuela via Mobile Port.
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Wilbur Jennengs
Washington
House Public Works
Bis
Hep DeGraftenried
Dala
Warrior River
Alabama
DeGratfenried
Mobile
Birmingham
DeGraffenried
Army
House Appropriations Committee
Mopolis Rock
DeGratienried
Kor
Northport
DeGrattenried
Alabama Steel
Venezuela
US Planes Unloaded at Fat French Seaport
US planes arrived at the French seaport of Bizerte under the Atlantic Pact without Communist interference. The Tangling campaign and air support are noted as the 48 army scouts and bombers landed to reinforce the French carrier. Aircraft from Norfolk and the Doonuds carrier were involved, amid reports of limited resistance from locals.
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Bizerte
France
Erenehanii
Tes
Boelope
Step Arms
Tumsop
Aircran
Doonuds
Norfolk
Supreme Court Takes Up Segregation Challenge
The Supreme Court considers whether enforced segregation violates the Constitution as three Negroes with Justice Department support urge the end of separate but equal. The case, led by Elmer Henderson, targets Southern Railway and ICC actions, with House member Hobbs offering opposition.
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Paul K. Fost
Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Department
United States
Philip B. Perlman
Angerto
Elmer W. Henderson
Legro
Menderson
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Southern Railway Company
Birmingham
Southern
Henderson
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Southern Railway
High Court
Hobba 'Dala
House Judiciary Committee
XI Justice Department
Henderon
Hobbs
Former Dothan Youth Killed In Accident
Troy AP report details two separate fatal accidents. A 18 year old high school student and a 38 year old truck driver from Troy were killed. Patrolman Joe Gatford cited unclear conditions and ongoing investigations.
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Dothan
TROY
Jon
Jaman Mall
Mises Teron
Bowers
Taylor Wan
Acu Uvek
Joe Gatford
Brendfigs
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