Looking Ahead on Housing and Political Moves in Washington
Washington reports show Democrats aim to win Senator Taft support for a non partisan housing bill after earlier missteps. Taft leads a GOP opposition and is now aligned with liberal Republicans drafting revisions. Ives of New York backs changes to the Taft Hartley act, influencing labor policy and party balance. The Air Force runs a quiet plan under the 48 group framework, while county fair taxes may drop a 20 percent federal surcharge. International briefs note India may spend 120 million on dams and Milan to host an international tele vision expo.
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Taft
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Ives
Senate Labor Committee
Navy recruiting ahead of schedule except aviation cadet
Washington dispatch notes Navy recruiting is ahead of schedule across classes except aviation cadet due to tougher entry requirements rather than lack of interest. Two years of college required for Navy, while Air Force accepts two years of college or equivalent and also accepts married men. Gardner resigns as special assistant to Snyder amid Republican victory Eve events. Government may assist overseas correspondents to break censorship restrictions.
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Outer
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Grosse Point
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Gardner
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Argentine First Lady Gifts Outfits To Washington Children
In Washington 600 needy children received new outfits from Argentina via the Children's Aid Society. The gift sparked a diplomatic stir but organizers and recipients focused on the clothing and newsreel attention rather than politics.
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Argentina
Children's Aid Society, Inc
Eva Peron
Moscow
Society
State Department
Department
Wanters
Agustin Americo Merlo
Talks on equal rights for U S correspondents prompt restrictions
In a talk stage discussion at lower levels the idea arises to grant equal rights to U S correspondents under threat of restricting foreign nationals stationed here. The report notes officials warn of a potential shift in policy.
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U. S
U S Army Officer Slain in Greek Civil War
Lt Col Selden R Edner US liaison officer was killed by guerrilla rifle fire when the Greek warplane he rode as observer was forced down near Karpenision. The landing occurred after the guerrilla capture of Karpenision. Edner resided in San Jose California and was the first American military casualty in the Greek civil war.
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Athens
Selden R. Edner
Karpenision
Edner
San Jose
Cali
Five Die in Chicago Fires Across City Areas
Five persons perished and at least ten were injured as fires swept a tenement, a frame house on the south and west sides, and a North Chicago canning factory. Total losses were pegged at 509000 by fire officials as bodies of an unidentified man and woman were recovered.
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Chicago
Talmadge Denies Snub By Truman at Inauguration
Gov. Herman Talmadge denied reports that President Truman snubbed him during the inauguration. He said he did not believe the President would deliberately snub any individual and wired a statement to Rep. Stephen Pace after Pace relayed the White House version. White House secretary Ross said Truman meant no discourtesy and was discussing Navy midshipmen when Talmadge passed the stand. A second note mentions whale oil used for glycerine and soaps.
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Herman Talmadge
Truman
Talmadge
Stephen Pace
D-Ga
Pace
White House
Georgia
Washington
Charles G. Ross
Ross
U. S S. Naval Academy
Ruins of South Side Tenement Fire Injures Ten
Fire tore through a six flat converted into one room apartments on the south side. Smoke filled halls forced residents to flee and jump from windows to escape. At least 10 people were injured. one remained in hospital for treatment.
Crook Takes Over Duty As Coffee School Superintendent
Kermit G. Crook elected last Nov 6 assumes duties as Coffee County school superintendent. Outgoing A C Dunaway S term ends next July but resigns to focus on publishing business. Miss Nettye Ruth Walker to continue as secretary. Mrs Sonny Inman to become teacher at Elba High School. March of Dimes chair Dozier Roberts reports campaign under way with school visits and planned events. Elaine Seymore remains in critical condition after accident. slight improvement noted. Two new Coffee County commissioners sworn in Flournoy Whitmore and Oscar Ziglar. Red Cross West Coffee Chapter names officers and plans annual fundraising starting March 1.
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Crook
Elba ‘High School
Nettye
Ruth Walker
March OF Dimes
Dozier Roberts
Coffee County
March . .of Dimes
RED Cross
West Coffee County
American Red Cross
John M.garrett
J. O. English
Dozier Bryan
Maxwell Reaves
Gladys. Clark
Mary’ Alice Mays
Roberts
Postmaster Reports Post Office Break In Elba
Postmaster W L English says two postal inspectors visited Elba to investigate a recent break in the post office boxes. No clues to the culprit have emerged, fingerprints were taken, and efforts continue to apprehend the guilty party. Some checks were torn and salvaged. nothing of real value reported missing.
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W. L. English
Elba
English
School Head Honored As Crook Resigns From Elba Faculty
The Elba high school faculty and students honored Kermit Crook on Monday as he became superintendent of Coffee County schools, after resigning from the Elba faculty. Supt. J. C. Dixon led a devotional and explained the change, and Crook spoke briefly about leaving his longtime classroom duties to serve in the new role.
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Elba High School
Kermit Crook
Coffee County
Elba
J. C. Dixon
Crook
Youn
Faculty Honors Nod for Mrs Roberta Chase Gift to Mr Crook S
A garbled note praises Mrs Roberta Chase for gifting to Mr Crook S an expression of gratitude for his years as a faculty member. The readable fragment highlights appreciation within a school setting and the educator's long service.
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Roberta Chase
Crook
Unions Prep War Chest for 1949 Municipal Elections
Washington unions plan a large political fund drive to back pro labor candidates and urge members to support Truman era legislation. AFL aims for a $1,000,000 target while CIO signals reliance on voluntary contributions to build a 1949 political treasury.
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Washington
Truman
AFL
CIO
Verhoor
Early owl diversity spans Arctic tropics and realms
The record notes owls inhabit global regions from Arctic to tropics with many species described. It mentions ancient forms facing threats like ramming attacks by boats and navies, and references 1911 designs built by boys to resist ramming pacts.
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Navy
Boy
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