Spain Pressures for Internal Reform Before ERP Aid
Washington says Spain must overhaul its economy liberalize politics and allow press and thought freedom before returning to the family of nations or joining the European Recovery Program. Culbertson told Spanish Foreign Minister Artajo in Madrid that internal changes are prerequisites for ERP consideration.
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Defective Refrigerator Gas Kills Young Girl
Alma Sill, 16, visiting relatives from Falkville Alabama, was found dead in her brother in law’s New York apartment. Police attributed the death to carbon monoxide from a defective refrigerator. The body was discovered on a folding bed in the kitchen by Salvator Casolo.
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ERP spending debate stressed by Senate Republicans
A group of Republican senators held conferences on ERP funding with critics and defenders split over the scope. Secretary Marshall praised the committee action as a good beginning while opponents push for broader aid, including China relief and Greece. Taft called the figure too high, Wherry warned against a non factual cut, and Vandenberg defended the plan as consistent with the European self help concept.
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Arabs thwart Jewish blast at Grand Mufti home
Arab national guardsmen beat back an early predawn assault by Jewish dyna miters seeking to blow up the Haj Amin El Husseini home in Sheik Jarrah Jerusalem. The attackers bombed an outbuilding. BBC NBC reports said no casualties. The Mufti, in Cairo, had donated the house to an Arab war fund last December.
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One Year ERP Ceiling Sparks Split in Solon
Washington officials described varied reactions as Congress debated a proposed 5.31 billion dollar one year European recovery program spending limit. Supporters said the cap undercuts revisionist GOP opposition while Truman aides praised the committee’s timing and scope for Western Europe recovery, with early review after three months. In Jerusalem a shooting wave and a Jewish agency accusation added to tensions as police found a bullet riddled Arab body near Wallach Hospital.
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Amvets Begin Drive For Membership
The Dothan Amvets post opened a 1948 membership drive with Commander James Brownlow calling a meeting at the Woodmen of the World hall Friday night. Officials discussed a donkey basketball program and exploring a gymnasium as a venue. An installment plan for dues was proposed and approved. delinquent members were urged to send their names.
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Amvet Members Advancing to National Charter Status
Dues paid for 1948 qualify members as national charter members. The Amvet announces the next meeting scheduled for Friday night February 27.
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Oldest Congressman Seeks Re-Election in NC District
Washington reports Rep. Doughton of North Carolina, aged the oldest in Congress, announces another run for the Ninth District seat. He has served 38 years across 19 consecutive terms and is the ranking Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee, which drafts tax laws. He previously chaired the panel when his party held the majority.
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Kerosene Fire Burns Gilliland Brothers at Camp Sibert
In Gallant, Alabama, a kerosene heater sparked a blaze at Camp Sibert housing injuring no one seriously. Ty Gilliland, 23, and Barnum Gilliland, 18, escaped through windows. Mrs. Gilliland was rescued by firemen and unharmed. The incident occurred as residents learned of regional energy potential highlights from a U.S. survey.
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