Truman Seeks 570 Million to Aid Chinese Economy
A report notes President Truman earning approval for a 570 million dollar plan aimed at boosting the Chinese economy. Also described is a scene at New York LaGuardia Field where a 16 month old child named Francis Rebholz, born in Rome to an American father and Scandinavian mother, travels with airline staff on a flight to Copenhagen as a technical deportee from the ULS.
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Dee Rosner
New York
LaGuardia Field
Copenhagen
Denmark
ULS
Rome
Italy
Sparks Sees War With Reds If Germany Not Reached
Former Gov Chauncy Sparks warned of a coming conflict with Russia and urged U S efforts to forge German support. He proposed a central German political structure, monetary exchange, and tariff-free barter to win German confidence and prevent a Russia-influenced future.
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Germany
Russia
Chauncy Sparks
Kiwanis Club
Dothat Kiwanis Club
Sparks
War Department
FEPC
Red Cross Opens First Blood Center in South in Atlanta
The Southeast’s first Red Cross blood center opened in Atlanta to serve 43 surrounding chapters and aid military, veterans, and civilian hospitals. In Houston County donors have given 2133.50 dollars. a follow-up mailing and a county-wide house to house canvass are planned as the 1948 fund drive aims to finish by Saturday.
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American Red Cross
Atlanta
Jack Ussery
Houston County Red Cross
Atlanta Center
Red Cross
Ussery
Southeast
Rocost
Houston
J. Theodore Jackson
Albert West, Jr
Special Gifte
P. B. Mce Lauchlin
Tatn
Scientists Find Evidence Of Primitive Mars Life
MT LOCKE Tex UP astronomers from Chicago and Texas report a practical closeup of Mars during its approach within 63 million miles. Infrared studies suggest lichen like life could exist in primitive form with polar ice caps made of water that retreat up to 108 miles daily as summer weather favors life-supporting conditions.
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Mars
MT. Locke
Tex
Chicago
Texas
Earth
Gerard P. Kuiper
Observatory
Kuiper
New Tax Battle Over Marshall Plan Bookkeeping
Senate debate erupts as Republicans push a plan to spread Marshall Plan costs over two budget years, claiming surplus shifts enable more tax cuts. Opponents led by Senator Byrd argue the proposal is a paper maneuver with no real money change.
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Washington
Senate
Byrd D-Way
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Millikin
R-Cole
Senate Finance Committee
Ozark Negro Jailed On Indictment For Intent To Murder
Ozark, Henderson Johnson, a Black man, is jailed on a charge of assault with intent to murder Houston Davis, a white employee of a local dry cleaning firm. A grand jury in Dale County indicted Johnson on the assault with intent to murder count.
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Ozark
Henderson Johnson
Houston Davis
J. D. Wilkerson
Johnson
Davis
Wilkerson
Dale
Johnny Ward
Echo
Ward
Foy Tyler
Midland City
Kenneth Sterling
North Alabama
Charlie Parrith
Florida
Sterlingg
Richard Owens
Troy
James W. Hicks
Joe Berry
Gue Moore
Ozark Negro
Edison Mathews
Ageau
William Jones
Prichard Negro
Ac Eantt Jones
John Frank McKinney
Nes Grimes
Men and Women Qualify in Race for J P Beat Five
Two candidates for Beat Five justice of the peace in the county Democratic primary have qualified Probate Judge Albert Logue as the nominating official. The trio includes two men and three women. among them are T Avastin O Madrid and Mrs E d Rogers of Campbellton route one, Fla.
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Albert Logue
Justice of the Peace of
T Avastin
Madrid
E.d Rogers
Campbelton
Fis
Boy Lang Trial Opens With 12 Jurors Listening
A Chicago jury of ten women and two men heard the case of 12 year old Howard Lang accused of killing Dr. de Lonnie Felick. Prosecutor Napoli described the slaying in opening statements as defense argues environment shaped the boy. The trial noted Lang’s theft the day before and his meeting with accomplices before the forest drive and alleged homicide.
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Howard Lang
Chicago
Lonnie Fellick
Howard Langs
Alex Napoli
de Lonnie Feliick
Alma Lang
Sanwel Andalman
Amsene Andilaiii
Napoli
Lang
Gerald Michalak
Lee
Lonnce
Felick
Michalak
Thatcher Woods
Economic Front Today Highlights Shifts in Price Cuts and Policies
The Associated Press reports mixed signals on the economy with storekeepers noting price reductions yet persistently weak business during lent. Debates in Congress unfold over a proposed tax cut and a revised Marshall Plan bookkeeping scheme. Export license issuance for gas and fuel oil is paused for a four hour survey of foreign needs while a Chicago analyst forecasts inflation nearing eight percent by 1945 levels. Data from federal departments shows government expenditures and import activity under review as policy measures test market resilience.
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Associated Press
New York
Corm
Washington
Senate
Ruth
Claton
Lake Success
Poland
Wallace Victory in Bronx Clouds Truman Chances
Wallace wins New York Bronx by election as third party candidate Wallace draws strong left wing support. The Bronx district, a Democratic stronghold, sees Wallace outperform Democrats and Republicans combined, challenging Truman’s November prospects and shaking Bronx party leadership.
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Wallace
Bronx
Truman
Lyle ¢. Wilson
Washington
UPI
New York City
Henry A. Wallace
New York
Distiit
Maner
Lherst
Republicas
Edward J. Flyne
Tsacxon
Karl Proppe
Dean Alfange
Joseph de Negrix
Grain Prices Fall Again in Chicago Market Slump
New York AP reports grain prices declined at Chicago with wheat down up to 4 3 4 cents per bushel while corn oats and soybeans moved mixed soybeans rose by 2 12 cents. Cattle were high at Chicago and hog prices steady to 25 cents lower per hundred pounds. Cocoa hides and butter also dropped amid weak retail demand and quiet trading conditions.
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New York
Chicago
New York Exchange
Life Term Killer Slain in Atmore Prison
In Atmore Alabama a life term inmate was found slain in his cell with a razor wound. Sheriff Hixon said the victim was identified as George Phelps and died from the attack carried out by another inmate who was on duty at the time. Russell County authorities noted prior records and ongoing investigations into the prison fatality.
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Atmore
Ala
Hixen
Phelps
Daisy
Russell County
Hixon
Merserson
Lee
Truman Proposes 570 Million in China Aid Noting Economic Deterioration
President Truman asks Congress for 570 million dollars to aid China by financing essential imports and select reconstruction projects while excluding direct military funding. He cites civil war delays and says the burden remains with the Chinese government as the US pursues relief aligned with the European Recovery Program.
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John N. Steele Washington
LLP
Truman
Congress
China
New China
Natonatict
Nanking
Tate George C. Marshall
Senate
Chiang Kal-ahek
State Delegates Stand Sought By Mobile Democrats
Mobile Alabama activists urge national convention candidates and presidential electors to declare their civil rights positions. McCarvey favors a prequalification review after candidates meet May 4 deadlines, Boswell pushes for an executive committee meeting before March to set a party stance, while party leaders warn of a possible alternative gathering.
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Mobile
Tapi
Alabama
Chatman
Gesenuer
Pl McCarvey
McCarvey Sai
EL Claude Boswell
Aoneetioe
Trueman
Cnib
MecCarvey
Howest
Boswell
AleCarvey
Plate
Mas
McCarves
Ita Pekron
Eival
State Democratic Baccassive Committee
Steel Roof Collapse Kills Four Workmen in Kingsport
A concrete and steel roof collapsed at a Kingsport site late yesterday, killing four workers and injuring twelve others. The accident occurred on the roof of a structure under construction, trapping several laborers as debris fell. Names of the deceased include several workers identified in local reports. Rescue teams worked through the night to recover victims and aid the injured.
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Kingsport
Tealding
Albey
One Star
Trort
Mathaniel Major
Roberts
D. Tetons Floya
Tipton
Larevice Tean
Wiluarma
Costello Wins Irish Premiership as De Valera Falls
Dublin reports John A Costello defeated Eamon de Valera in Parliament to become Ireland’s leader. Costello, a renowned lawyer with ties to the government and Willian Cosgrave era, secured the post 74 to 70 amid a dramatic vote signaling a shift in Dublin’s leadership. De Valera’s bid for power ended after a long political career marked by landmark court cases.
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Dublin
Bare
fAir
John A Costello
Eamon de Valera
de Valera
Borna
New York
Bes Poverniment Sane
Paar
Gestiva
Getuin Fe Power
Corte SA
Costello
Hatlucar
Campratiaser
Dahlia
Peurtab
Willian Cos
Valera
Mare
Mother and three children hurt in wagon crash near Hartford
A pickup collided with a wagon injuring Mrs. Sam Day 22 concussion and her children Charles 4 head lacerations Joe Ann 2 facial abrasions. The driver Joseph Clyde Lewis 37 of Geneva said he was blinded by oncoming lights. no charges filed. The wreck occurred two and a half miles west of Hartford on the Geneva Boulevard.
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Hartford
Tal
Sam Day
Charles Day
Joe Ann Day
Joseph Clyde Lewis
Geneva
Fried Draughon
Here
Geneva Blebway
Dothan Woman Wins Consent Judgment Against ACL
Mrs Mary Fiven Thornell of Dothan won a consent judgment against the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad for the death of her husband near Cairo Georgia last May 24. Thornell said he fell from a train when the car lacked proper hand rails. The agreement was entered before Judge J Edgar Bowpo in Circuit Court.
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Birmingham
Aps
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Cairo
Bmis
Mary Fiven Thornell
Thornell
J. Edgar Bovwpo
High School Coach Packs Pistol After Threats by Klan
ROSSVILLE Ga AP An unnamed Marine said he was threatened by the Ku Klux Klan and carried a pistol in his pocket while guarding a Lakeview school gym after a basketball game. Neighbors reported late night intimidation as Klan members were said to patrol, while a separate incident saw a homeowner confront trespassers who shouted threats.
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Rossville
Ha King Klan
Petah
Walter Boaland
Lakesien Ga
Denethall Teem Sy Rasssiile Han
Lakeviews
Stirs Rowland
Joe Klas
Lakeview
Armec Tren
Pistole
Beaird
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FOS
Deru Rats
Daekoon
Eire
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Schooel
Kian
Bland ‘the Kuat
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