U N Army Urgent Palestine Group To Tell Security Body
The United Nations Palestine Commission pressed for an urgent, non Palestinian army to enforce partition and curb bloodshed in Palestine. It warned failure would set a dangerous precedent for the UN and cited Arab interests seeking to alter the General Assembly plan by force. The draft report, prepared for the Security Council, stresses prompt action before May 15 to avoid uncontrolled strife in Palestine and Jerusalem.
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Lake Success
N. Y
United Nations Palestine Commission
U.N
Palestine
Holy Land
United Press
Palestine Commission
U.N. Security Council
United Nations Organization
U. N. General Assembly
General Assembly
Security Council
Commission
United States
Council
Truman
United Nations
Jerusalem
Administration Sets New Line Of Attack On Tax Cutting Plan
Washington AP reports a new administration strategy to counter Republican tax cuts. The plan favors a broad revision of tax laws to aid business and individuals, timed for later this year if the budget allows. It argues rapid cuts could jeopardize longer term reforms and promises targeted business-friendly measures distinct from the GOP bill.
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Congress
Truman
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Atlinta
Toe
Hs Omar
Automobile Stolen From Manier Field Yard
A theft report from Nanier Field states that a vehicle stolen Friday from the back yard of resident DeVor Vato near Manier Field led Sheriff Walt Damien to investigate. The sedan's make and exact details are unclear in the report.
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DeVor ¢ Vato
Nanier Field
Vann Teagd
Sherif Walt Damien
Commodities Hit Temporary Stop
AP reports a broad market pause after an extended decline with grain slumps, cotton gains in New York and New Orleans, and a weak wholesale index. Retail prices show downtrends as shoppers see cuts in soup bread meat butter and lard across U.S. stores.
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Chicago
New York
New Orleans
Associated Press
Chicaro Board of Trade
Unclear Fragmentary Text on Agencies and Conflict
Fragmented OCR text mentions sGuinar and mernte Saaldina to be used by agencies. Report warns that any fir Vaiere tan vb attempt fa erip vias okr and tviad effarg awwith sur iyo and destroy ty of the people. Mention of teest Of mot t oot Thae orn Git 4 eh He ER ah alts dhe Peer Sot Yeesaat os peuud of steaimeste. Tenis woud precede the conflict and opesheted that ffth column furess would be used.
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sGuinar
Suriyo
Tvens
Fragmentary Local Notice on Industry and Transport
The incomplete text notes concerns about fires sewing machines and vehicles. It mentions eastern regions, a city state, and South Aineiya, with scattered references to people and industry. The readable parts hint at a regional notice regarding manufacturing and transport issues.
Congress urged to start Marshall Plan by April 1
Washington AP reports lawmakers hear that without immediate start of the emergency aid for Europe the Austrians may face rationing to 500 calories daily.debate centers on long-range Marshall Plan funding with Senate committee backing $5.9 billion over a year starting April 1, while House and Senate bills face differences and possible reductions.
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Washington
Congress
State Department
Austria
Truman
France
Italy
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
House
White House
Wherry
R-Neb
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Vorys
Retail market trims prices on several items as groceries slip
A survey notes reductions in various goods including soap powders, butter, sausage, margarine, salt meat and flour. Cabbage sells cheaper while carrots and potatoes rise. producers cite cold weather and supply shifts. Grocers say price drops reflect market conditions and demand, while consumers voice cautious approval.
Teens Discover Charred Man in Car After Killing
Three teenage boys Jack Youngren 15 Charles Hendrix 16 and William Garter 16 found a badly charred man in a car off a county highway south of a golf course. Hoover was bound with wire at hands feet and gag. Sheriff J A Purdome noted the cloth gag burned.
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Jack Youngren
Charles Hendrix
William Garter
Hay Buffington
Hoover
J. A. Purdome
Release Of Seized Marines In China
U S forces report failed attempt to free four captured Marines near Tsingtao after a Christmas hunting trip. Five Marines disappeared, with Communist radio confirming one fatality named as Pfc. Charles J. Rayton Jr. in New York. Air-dropped leaflets and embassy contact efforts are under way to secure releases.
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Shanghai
U. S
Tsingtao
Blayton
Charles J. Rayton, Jr
New York
Nanking
Charles M. Cooke, Jr
Flood Warnings Spread Across States As Rivers Rise
Six foot above flood stage on the Cumberland at Carthage and rising further. West Fork River threatens Clarksburg with its worst flood since 1888. Evacuations under way in Williamson Matewan and Columbus. Yazoo and Tombigbee rivers swell in Mississippi as sandbagging begins in Vicksburg. Ohio River near Huntington expected to approach major flood level with rising waters. Snow begins in southern Mississippi. freezing temps hoped to slow waters. Warrior River floods Northport but no evacuations noted.
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Carthage
Cumberland
West Fork
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Charleston
Kanamha
Williamson
Matewan
Ohio River
Huntington
Yazoo
Tombigbee
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Aberdeen
Columbus
Warrior River
Alabama
Northport
Tornado Toll Rises in Newton Mississippi
Nine dead and 35 injured as a tornado cuts a 2 1/2 mile path along Newton. The dead include five whites Marshall Phillips 61 Mrs Philips 50 Rondell Page 38 and H E Horse. Negro victims include two babies and two adults. Damage to about 50 homes and 150 destroyed overall with at least 100000 dollars in losses. Neighbors sheltered residents and Red Cross relief was light due to immediate rescues.
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Newton
Miss
Red Cross
Marshall Phillips
Philips
Virgie Page
Rondell Page
H. E. Horse
John Newcombe
Mississippi
Newcomb
Murdered Business Partner Found Near Burned Car
A scorched car contained a gruesome cargo and a four inch Wednesday morning snow cover masked evidence until yesterday when three young rabbit hunters discovered the scene. Identification was made by Robert P. Lyons, a former business associate of Hoover. Hoover, linked to Hoover Brothers Construction and Federal Engineering, also held interests in Arkansas coal mines.
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Gir
Robert P. Lyons
Hoover’s
Hoover
Hoover Brothers Construction Company
The
Federal Engineering Company
Arkansas
Highway Department accused of illegal payment for work
State audit finds the Highway Department paid McKee Construction Company of Jackson $1,546 on Dec 19 under a supplemental agreement for excavation on Clarke and Monroe counties projects. Examiners say 4,076 cubic yards of solid rock at $1.50 and 24,287 cubic yards of hard matter at 70 cents were misclassified. only 3,076 yards should be solid rock with common excavation rates of 27 1/2 cents per cubic yard.
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Montgomery
State Highway Department
Jackson
Ala
McKee Construction Company
Clarke
Monroe
Ward McFarland
A. P. Villadson
McKee
Campaign volunteers sought for conduct of city drive
Residential area committee chairmen meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Coca Cola plant club room to map their campaign and organize supplies for the March 1 drive. Chapman said the general drive should culminate by March 6 with headquarters at Wadlington Hotel staffed 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers are urged for two hour shifts to handle telephone calls and record donations, with district helpers needed and contact through Chairman Chapman.
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E, Garrison
Wayne Higerins
Buford Clark
Leslie E. Dasinger, Jr
A. D. Zbinden
Carolyn Acree
James Thrower
J. ¥. McMullen
Howard Owens
A. D. Roquemore
James Hyatt
Stephenson
Coca Cola Plant
Chapman
Wadlington
Tornado Damages Limited Homes Near Monticello Miss
A likely tornado struck near Monticello Mississippi about 80 miles east of Newton on Friday. A deputy sheriff in Monticello said only two homes were destroyed and no deaths or injuries were reported.
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Monticello
Miss
Newton
Montgomery Veteran Seeks Admission to Auburn Architecture
Mam Bell a 27 year old Montgomery Negro veteran applied for admission to Auburn University’s all white school of architecture. Acting President Craughon said the application would be considered with others and no decision was known. Bell said he sent in the form and received a receipt from Registrar Edwards. NAACP plans court action if needed to gain Negro access to state land grant colleges. Edwards confirmed receipt and noted dual education in Alabama may bar admission though Bell is entitled to education in architecture. He applied for the September quarter and final approval expected after July 1. Bell served seven years in the Army Air Forces in Africa Sicily Italy Corsica Alaska and the Aleutians. He is the son of a carpenter and Congregational minister, married to a Negro schoolteacher.
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Montgomery
Mam Bell
API School of Architecture
Auburn
Ralph B. Craughon
Bell
Leter
Charles W. Edwards
Alabama
National Association For Advancement of the Colored Peple
NAACP
University of Alabama
Th Naacp
U. S
University Law School
A. R. Meadows
Sebo
Charles Ewards
Albania
Edwards
Setember
Tt School of Architecture
Ormy
Africa
Sicil Italy
Corsica
Alaska
Ale Tians
Scho
Three Bullet Holes Found In Church Used For CIO Meet
Buena Vista Ga CAP Sheriff R E Dillard reported three bullet holes in a Holiness church used for CIO union meetings. CIO organizer E P Geiger said four shots were fired during a meeting last Thursday night. about 50 people dropped to the floor and none were hit.
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Buena Vista
R. E. Dillard
CIO
E. P. Geiger
Atlanta
Burgin Lumber Co
Marion Brokerage Co
Dillard
Campaign aims to plant trees on every county farm
A county official promotes a drive to plant trees on all farms, urging students and principals to submit orders promptly. February is the best planting month, and current results are positive but need more effort to complete the program.
Re election plans for tax assessor with candidate shifts
In the 14 sector and E G Collins seek reelection as tax assessor. T T Skeen, an accountant, announced he will not run after considering a bid. Mrs La Fayette Patterson of Enterprise filed qualification papers as an alternate delegate to the National Democratic Convention. The deadline to qualify for county state or district offices is March 1 with the first primary set for May 4 and a potential runoff on June 1.
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E. G. Collins
T. T. Skeen
Albert Logue
LaFayette
Lucille) Patterson
Enterprise
Patterson
Red Cross 1948 Houston County quota split
The 1948 Houston County quota is $15,486, set by national headquarters from the chapter budget and Red Cross needs. Sixty-five point nine percent of funds raised stays local for chapter activities while thirty-four point one percent goes to national headquarters.
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Houston County
National
Red Cross
County’s 15 truck farming prospects discussed by Wilson
Wilson spoke at length on experiments at Headland station and urged better yields from major crops. He asserted cotton could be grown annually on good land with recommended fertilization and cultivation, advised corn and peanut varieties suitable for the area, and outlined a hog fattening program using early hybrid corn. Farm families were served sandwiches and drinks during lunch.
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Wilson
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H. E. Hand
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Houston County Farmers Exchange
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PeeAnswer
McKay Newton
Manier Field
American Meat Institute
Tee Stete
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Heeteece
South
Aineiya
Enene
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Speigner
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School of Choice
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