World Staff Preview: Republican Budget Cuts Face Deadlock
Washington reports growing doubt that Republicans can trim billions from President Truman's budget as future votes stall. Senate and House clash on six to one and one to two cuts, while Senator Knowland asserts no witness supports any fund cut. Athens notes easing Greek monarchy relations after Paul I's ascension. Spaak seen likely to retain UN General Assembly presidency unless Belgium duties pull him away.
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Washington House Pushes Back on FBI Agent Bill
Heavy opposition builds in the House to a Senate bill that would permit FBI agents greater powers. Lawmakers argue over scope and oversight while supporters urge faster passage amid national security concerns.
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Gmen Face Different Pension Terms From Civil Service
The passage notes that federal agents are not covered by the civil service retirement system yet and discuss liberal terms applying to G-men compared with other federal workers. The remark highlights ongoing debates over retirement benefits for federal law enforcement.
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Foreign ministers linger over Moscow talks on German riddle
In London officials expect the Anglo Soviet treaty to emerge from Moscow discussions this summer. Talks proceed outside the conference as ministers face the challenge of a German riddle and broader East West tensions linger.
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Young Wykle Williams Jr Celebrates Fourth Birthday
Wykle Williams Jr. marks his fourth birthday with a family dinner at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W W Williams on Headland Road. His father Mr. W D Williams and mother are of 410 East Washington Street, with maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E W Gullage of Midland City. Mr. Williams is sixty two today and shares honors on the occasion.
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Fixed Boundaries for Constellations Adopted by Agreement
Eighty eight star constellations are recognized today about 50 of these named in ancient Imex. By international agreement the boundary lines of a constellation are parallel and perpendicular to the celestial equator.
Surprise, Surprise Rules German Bars MERNBERG
The piece notes changes in American style service in German bars and canteens, with patrons now receiving what is served rather than choosing from a menu. It mentions a shift from self service to waiter service and the transition of the International Military Tribunal cafeteria. German libraries in Munich are described as adopting an American checkout approach, allowing readers to preview books before borrowing.
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International Military Tribunal
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Redhead and Blond Color Groupings Among U.S. Whites
The article counts racial hair color demographics among white Americans, estimating 3.4 million redheads, 7 million blonds, 44 million with medium dark coloring, and 44 million brunets, noting distribution across the population.
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Berlin Cafe Diners Must Rent Cutlery
A recently reopened Berlin cafe required diners to deposit 50 marks for the use of a knife and fork after guests seized the display cutlery. The event followed a cautious supply situation as knives and forks have become scarce.
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Equal days and years on Mercury described
Mercury completes one axial rotation in the same span as its orbital year, making days and years equal in length. The planet's rotation and orbit align to produce equal durations between sunrises and sunsets, creating a unique day year balance.
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