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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
6
Officials in Buenos Aires say relations between the United States and Argentina should improve amid trade frictions. Observers cite disputes over export controls and immigration policy, noting ongoing consultations led by Foreign Minister Drahnaglia and U.S. Charge dAffaires Guy Ray as Ambassador nomination questions arise.
Washington reports Lloyd V. Berkner, age 43, named secretary of late Dean Acheson to head a new international military assistance program. A seasoned scientist, Berkner has led technical groups in defense and space research, served in naval reserve, and worked on upper atmosphere physics and Arctic explorations. He was born in Milwaukee and grew up in Sleepy Eye Minnesota, with a career spanning RCA Institute radio work, University of Minnesota, Naval Reserve leadership, and the Carnegie Institution. He heads a team of experts to determine foreign aid allocations and will be based in Washington. He and his wife, married in 1928, have two daughters.
AP reports in Spoleto Italy workers uncover a Roman altar inside the Basilica of Saint Gregory the Great while demolishing a baroque altar. The altar features vase sculptures and a hollow upper portion, suggesting it came from a Roman temple that once stood beneath the basilica. Early Christian tombs were also found to the south of the site.
President Truman urged Congress to merge federal development of the Columbia River into a Columbia Valley Administration. The plan would consolidate Bonneville Power, Reclamation, and Army engineers duties, creating a single agency with HQ in the Pacific Northwest to coordinate dams, irrigation, power generation, and navigation with fish protection and other uses. The proposal mirrors TVA style control of regional river facilities to achieve a balanced, coordinated program.
The Columbia River forming the boundary between Washington and Oregon was noted by Mr. Truman as a focus for collaborative programs. He said the CV would prepare plans for soil, forests, minerals, and wildlife in cooperation with state and federal, private and public groups.
A New Delhi conference will discuss a seven year plan for coordinated development of India s major river valley projects. Officials from the Works Mines and Power Ministry say irrigation and electricity ministers from provinces and states will attend to review the plan s objectives and implementation.
In Brem a skipper touts a 480 ton freighter offering 23 passengers a safe passage in case of war for 2000 Deutsche marks. Applicants must hurry to reserve. In Burlington Vermont UPI reports Lake Champlain has remained ice free for the first time in 16 years of winter.
The record shows Canadians drank about 16,702,042 gallons of beer in a year, with a progressive rise to roughly 30,600,000 gallons over two years, 1943 and 1944, highlighting a strong postwar trend in beer consumption.
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