Homes Bill Okayed By Representatives Without Opposition
Washington AP reports the House approved a roughly 4 billion dollar expansion of the federal housing program without opposition. The measure adds veteran housing aids including a 150 million direct-loan program for ex-GIs and liberalized veteran financing terms. Senate passage expected, with President Truman likely to sign despite reservations.
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Senate
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Loase
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
District of Columbia
Tosa
Public Housing Administration
Colleges
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Theayers van
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Sdrive Carefully Save & Lieb
Union Merger Move Is Pushed
Washington AP reports a possible AFL CIO merger move gains traction as AFL President William Green endorses faster unification, while CIO President Philip Murray proposes a grand cooperative program. Both leaders seek unity among unions including United Mine Workers and Machinists to form one body with about 16 million members. Negotiations diverge on immediate consolidation versus a step by step approach.
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Aarold W. Ward Washington
AFL
Cioddenly
Willem Green
Greenwey
Philip Murray
CIO
Murrey
John L. Lewin
United Mine Workers
International Association of Machinists
Railroad Brotherhoods
T4 Dent
Murray Exid
Green
Murray
Truman asks Congress to raise jobless benefits
President Truman sends a message to Congress urging an extension of unemployment compensation by 16 million persons and a roughly 20 percent increase in benefits. White House aides note the plan would raise average payments, broaden coverage to small employers, and rely on state enactments alongside federal law.
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Ernest W .Accard
Key West
President Trotan
Congress
Truman
Washington
Legima Hon
Feportera
White House
Charles G. Ross
Easter Joy: Tot Recovers After Coma Episode
In Santa Barbara a two week coma following an accident ended last Tuesday as Janice Peterson revived. On Easter Sunday the child moved a paralyzed arm to touch a hospital bunny during a merchant-sponsored observance. Mother Mrs. R. D. Fetercon wept with joy as doctors predicted possible improvement for the youngster.
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Santa Barbara
Zuater
Janice Peterson
Wee
Wen
Venice
R. D. Fetercon
God Thay Abe Wi Ram Phock
Navy probes cause of flames on large flying boat
At Pearl Harbor the Navy investigates why a newly mounted engine on the large flying boat Mare Marshall Mars cracked into flames and exploded after a test run. The ship, record passenger carrier with 301 aboard, had seven crew. The fire was fought briefly before the explosion. A Navy source cites burned fuel and a wing tank blast as possible causes.
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Pearl Harbor
Navy
Marshall Mars
Keeht Lagann
Honolulu
LiMotere
Brough
New Firm Seeks Gas Line Through South Alabama
Roth Central Alabama Natural Gas Company of Birmingham petitioned the Federal Power Commission for a 180 mile gas line through South Central Alabama from Elmore County to serve about 82 000 people in towns including Enterprise Ozark Headland Geneva Brundidge Troy Florala Opp Andalusia and Greenville The project cost about 2 400 000 and would connect with Southern Natural Gas Company The Southeast Association of Municipalities for Natural Gas supports Atlantic Gas Company’s bid and opposes new applications The line would have a capacity of 15 000 000 cubic feet per day
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Natura Gas Company
Federal Power Commission
South Atabama
Georgia
Atlantic Gast Company
Appt
Naw Birmngham
Southern Natural Gas Company
Elmore County
South Alabama
Bothan- Riba
Enterprise
Ozark
Headland
Geneva
Union Spring
Brundidge
Troy
Florala
Opp
Taverne
Greenville
Samson Man Dies After Vehicle Accident
Enterprise reports Samson route one resident McCoy Care porter 34 died from injuries after a car driven by his brother Carpenter 27 skidded and struck him on the road. Highway Patrol cites reckless driving. Carpenter died from a fractured skull at Gahsn hospital.
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Enterprise
Woodie B. Carpenter
Samson Route One
McCoy
Carpenter
Samson
Highway Patrol
Gahsnn
Fire Chief Urges New Station As City Grows
Fire Chief Floyd Barrig warns the city’s fire department has outgrown its stations and urges immediate expansion to prevent losses in a major fire. Mayor John Adking and Commissioner Jammy Traver support acting soon. rumors of a possible plan surface as officials weigh options amid growth.
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Tha Bowid
Dnly
Dothan
Jim
Floyd Barrig
Ives
Johu Adking
Jammy Traver
VA Postpones Dismissals in Medical Clinics and Hospitals
The Yorrans Administration delayed plans to dismiss about 4 700 medical personnel across VA hospitals and clinics next week. Budget actions still aim to cover salaries through June, with notices sent to managers to verify actual numbers and defer nonmedical cuts.
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Washington
Yorrans Administration
Ity
VA Iso
Plang Io
Veterans Admuntetentur
Gray
Poe
Alabama Industry Days Promoted At Industry Session
Alabama and Southeast leaders backed a plan to spotlight industry during Alabama Industry Days in June. The meeting at Houston Memorial Library featured members of Associated Industries of Alabama and newspaper men. Paul Redmond said the three day program aims to show industry as the backbone of communities and the state. A proclamation had already designated June 1917 for Alabama Industry Days.
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Dulhan
Arnold Capaini
Morton Ray
Eagle State
Alabama
Crass
Wire
Houston Memorial Library
Industraries
Associated Industries of
Folsom
Alabama Industry Days
AIA
Industrn
Paul A Redmond
Ala
Bama Redmond
Associated Industries
Redmond
One of U S top fugitives killed by FBI agent
Fred Walter Lennon, named among the ten most wanted, was killed in a desert chase near Mojave California after a 70 mile per hour pursuit. FBI agent Jerome Dount and Officer McDaniel fired on Lennon when he drew a pistol. Hoover praised the effort and vigilance in the confrontation.
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U. S
FBI
Angeles
Fred Walter Lennon
Iaden
Pure
Souhern Cabs Mula
Patrick
Lennon
Driw Winery
Downs
Parauiit
Itujavy
McDonnl
Theo
Mojave
Ald McParkl
Hns
Lennes
J. Edgar Hoover
McDaniel
Ding
Washington
Separate Ballots In Primary Banned In Montgomery
Montgomery AP report notes Atty. Gen. Carmichael rules that one ballot must be used for party officer elections and candidate ballots in the May 2 Democratic primary. The probate judge lacks authority to leave blank spaces for western county votes. The Democratic committee decides whether a candidate’s name appears only on his beat ballots or on all county ballots.
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Democrate Committee
McCarthy Spy Charge Denied By Lattimore
Senate vote 58 to 15 passed a liberal refugee bill easing the 1948 displaced persons act. The measure raises eligibility to about 259000 including orphans, ends Baltic state and farmer quotas, and extends the program eight years beyond June 30. Senate support crossed party lines amid a lengthy session.
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Joan Cradwick
Washington
Senate
Nanan
House
Truman
Congress
Samator Kilgore
Baltic States
Labour victory boosts British Commons majority
In Sheffield Neepsend Sir Frank Soskice won the by election for Labour with 22 080 votes, defeating Conservative Liberal candidate Janis Hunt who polled 8 365 and Communist BE L Moore who had 729. Voter turnout was 63 percent. The by election secures parliamentary seats for Labour as Attlee’s government faces ongoing confidence tests. Both houses recessed for Easter and will reconvene April 1 9.
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Sheffield
England
Labor
Wlert Rity
Briish Labo
Neepsend
Frank Soskice
BE. L. Moore
Commons
Clement Attlee
Reds Threaten Chinese Isles in a widening clash
Nationalist forces in Taipei say Beijing plans to strike at Chuson and Quemoy as stepping stones to Formosa. They accuse Soviet-backed allies of supplying warplanes and munitions to the Communist forces, fearing a cover umbrella for a possible invasion. Indonesian rebels seize Makassar port as federal forces rush to quell a clash that left 15 dead, while East Indonesia faces integrating 30,000 Dutch-trained troops. The United States rejects a Czech request to return eight escapees, granting asylum instead. Paris to Page 3.
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Chuson
Quemoy
Formosa
Chiang Kai Shek
China
Taipei
Ayil
Makaxtar
Celebes
Aiil
Spice Island
Indonesia
United States
Fiera
Germany
Prague
U. S
Search Abandoned For Missing Flier
The Air Force and rescue teams halted efforts to locate James Stewart of Western, Illinois, missing since Sunday after a rented plane vanished near Jacksonville Florida. Lt. Robert H. Dowd led draws from MacDill Field as searches covered a wide area with no sign of the aircraft or its occupant. Stewart’s family said the two men had been traveling seeking work, last heard from in Philadelphia.
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Jacksonville
Fie
James Stewart
Western
Air Force
MacDill Field
Tampa
Fla
Robert H. Dowd
Stewart
Dowd
West Virginia
Atta
Arthur Stone
Stone and Wells Flying Service
Big Top Opens Season at Madison Square Garden
In New York the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus returns to Madison Square Garden for its season premiere. More than 12,000 spectators packed the venue as the show moved in from winter quarters in Florida and prepares to tour Boston after a month in Manhattan.
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Jon Randolps
NEW York
Brooklyn
Bobby-Noxer
Eal Cage
Anohit
Cougar
Manhattan
Madison Square Garden
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Big Sports Palace
Creas
Lyelee
Salernoua Garden
Lattimore Denies Communist Ties Before Senate Panel
In a packed room Owen Lattimore testified before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee denying charges of being a Russian spy or Communist. He swore he has never been affiliated with the Communist Party and said he may sue Senator McCarthy over the accusations. McCarthy pressed for cross examination but was denied. the panel will hear more “mystery witnesses” next week to probe six charges.
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Bvin L. Sarowsmaw
Washington
Owen Lattimore
Senate Committee
Johna Hopkins
McCartis
Senate Foreign Relations
McCarthy
State Department
Lattimore
Thoreday
Coro Muniat Party
Latumora l
Communist Party
Communist
Tura Te No
SDA Perot Ave
LIME
Six Children Perish In Toronto House Fire
A Toronto residence burned to the ground today, killing six Harding children. Parents Roy and Mrs Harding escaped with two other children as flames trapped the rest in their beds. Neighbors reported a 14 year old Paul Harding and a 3 year old were among the survivors.
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Ont ehUéten
Roy Harding
Paul Harding
Ruth
Eighbors
Harding Ward
Moward
Paul
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