Monetary Parley Seeks Clear Russia Aims At Bretton Woods
Delegates at the international monetary conference in Savannah press for an early answer from Russia on whether it will rejoin the Bretton Woods monetary system or observe as a non participant. The talks open with 40 nations converging to discuss Bank and Fund membership, currency exchange reforms, and aid to weak nations as the agenda focuses on reshaping postwar financial architecture. Russia’s stance will shape the week’s proceedings, while India is also noted in the lineup.
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International Bank
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Tourist Camp Deaths Attributed To Asphyxiation
Four people died from carbon monoxide produced by butane heaters in a tourist cabin six miles north of town. Identified as Eugene Terry Clayton Ezell Elma Mills and Mrs Frank Sheppard. Coroner canceled a coroner panel after toxicologist confirmed fatal CO levels in blood samples and gas tests.
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C. G. Rehling
Eugene Terry
Cottonwood
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Houston County Board of
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Webb Near Quota In Red Cross Drive
Webb today reported 100.25 in forriations to the annual Red Cross roll call underway in Da than and Houston County this week, General drive chairman Lee Herong announced. With a quota of 175.00 assigned at community, Webb lacks about 75 to become the sixth community to meet its assigned quota, there already over the top are Grey, Dupree, Ardilla, Vicksburg and Harmon eports from all committees Md volunteer workers are extremely slow in coming in, and the drive seems to be dragging all phases. The drive officials had hoped to wind Bithe drive this week, but unless A better response is made today, Wa drive will probably be convened next week. The special gift a quota of 7,500 can been exceeded, with 58,827 Preagy having been turned in and overal contributions still to be wed, Hertong declared.
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Red Cross
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Houston
Lee Herong
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Dupree
Ardilla
Vicksburg
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Herlong
Hertong
Truman Confident UNO Will Endure In Crisis
President Truman told reporters the United Nations Organization would not be allowed to collapse even if Soviet Russia withdraws troops from Iraq or delays in Moscow’s reply. He noted Moscow’s response could influence future U S policy while denying any collapse of the UN as a possibility.
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Tehran
Truman silent on British pact at Fulton press conference
President Truman declined to state views on Winston Churchill’s proposal for an Anglo American military alliance. He noted Churchill spoke freely at Fulton about joint base use, training programs, and extending the U S Canada defense treaty to other commonwealths. He gave four brief points on allied staff, no immediate Big Three summit, Marshall’s China mission, and ambassadors returning to Washington.
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George C. Marshall
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Auto wreck near Hartford kills child and injures four
A two vehicle collision two miles south of Hartford on Hartford Black road killed nine year old Earl Kyser and injured K B Wells W G Dorriety and Daniel David Wells all from near Hartford. Talmadge Clark US Navy member in the car was taken to Pensacola Naval hospital. Melvin Leggett truck driver faces second degree murder. hospital says Dorriety serious but improving. others listed in stable condition.
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Earl Kyser
K. B. Wells
W. G. Dorriety
Daniel David Wells
Talmadge Clark
U. S. Navy
Pensacola
Fie
Naval Hospital
Melvin Leggett
Geneva County
Leggett
Lamb Smith
Morris
Dorriety
Oscars Best Actor and Actress Winners Highlight 1995
Ray Milland and Joan Crawford top actors as the Academy honors 1995 performances at Grauman's Chinese Theater. Crawford wins for Mildred Pierce. Milland for Week-End with Wilder, Brackett. Major awards also go to James Dunn and Anne Revere for supporting roles.
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Joan Crawford
Filmiland
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Mildred Pierce
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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Paramount
Billy Wilder
Charles Brackett
James Duim
Brooklyn
Anne Revere
Columbus Pastors Denounce Federal Council as Un American
Five Columbus pastors from the American Council of Christian Churches accuse the Federal Council of Churches of Christian American and disrespect toward soldiers and sailors. They attack an atomic warfare report and say its authors are from Yale Divinity School Union Theological Seminary and Chicago Theological Seminary. Rev Boynton Merrill defends the council as representative of millions of church members.
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Chicago Theological Seminary
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Federal Councils
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Chicago
Union
Montgomery Mayor Resigns In Keeping With Election Pledge
Montgomery mayor David E. Dunn resigned effective March 16, fulfilling a pre election pledge to leave office after the war to allow service members to participate in local elections. Dunn will not seek reelection. successor serves until May 1947. Commissioner W A Gayle said he will seek the post. Election date not set.
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Ala
David E. Dunn
Gordon Persons
Dunn
Persons
Junn
W. A. Gayle
City Commission
Dothan Officials See No Early End To Housing Shortage
Dothan leaders and businessmen warn the city faces a severe housing crunch with no quick fix. They cite population growth, scarce rental units, and material shortages, noting veterans priority on building supplies and high costs hindering new homes. Page 2 continues.
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Reuben Herring
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Arthur H. Johnson
Johnson
Orea
Russians Deny Taking Industries From Korean Area
In Seoul AP reports Russians deny stripping Japan industrial properties from Korea. Lt Gen Kadge says Soviet American talks split over unification and exchanges. North south zones will see limited travel and restored communications, with boundary policies undecided. Koreans may return to former homes within 60 days and students may cross boundary lines.
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Camranion Arminenius
Korea
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Churchill speech sparks Anglo American military alliance call
Tass dispatch from New York reports Winston Churchill’s Fulton address urging a joint Anglo American military alliance against the Soviet Union. The reaction in the United States Congress is mixed with several senators opposing the move, and Britain giving it a lukewarm reception.
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Harald Wauki
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Churchill Urges Anglo American Military Alliance
Churchill in Richmond appeals to US Britain alliance before Virginia General Assembly in an effort to preserve peace through unity. He emphasizes standing together in defense of shared ideals and warns against abandoning wartime strength, declaring it the will of God that Americans and Britons remain united.
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Newsmen Barred by Manchuria Reds in Changchun
American correspondents report hostility from Red Army headquarters in Changchun under Marshal Rodion Malinovsky. They say guns are pointed at them and pathways blocked, despite US lend-lease jeeps and trucks filling the town.
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Cardinal Glennon Irish Hospital Bid Updated
An AP bulletin in Dublin reports Cardinal Glennon of St. Louis undergoing a change in health overnight due to congested lungs. The note confirms the condition affecting the cardinal and the ongoing medical status.
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Pauley Declines To Abandon Fight
In a Senate Naval Committee session Pauley refused to withdraw his challenge. Committee members and Wa, Walsh DeBassi discussed replacing Dunsril if the committee supports his integrity. The panel wavered as new developments emerged and Pauley pressed his case on the record.
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Tehesht Culitay
Mill Management Offers To Parley With Union Leader
Mill management proposed talks to settle a strike at Wal lia Voris Lumber Co. The plant manager said the offer came through the company attorney to the union organizer, who had not replied as of early today. About 2 dozen workers walked out 10 days earlier demanding daily overtime pay and maintenance of membership. The company says overtime is paid time and a half for over 40 hours weekly, while the union wants overtime daily and for all hours beyond eight. The dispute also involves a union demand to dismiss workers who do not pay dues after joining the union.
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Cie Gampany
Politicians Lose Voice as Congress Pauses for Silence
In a chaotic session the chamber lost public address as the mic failed during a heated debate on emergency housing funding. Amid jumbled phrases and a nearly empty gallery, lawmakers pressed on while one member slept, prompting sharp sarcasm from Everett Dirksen. The incident highlighted equipment issues and distractible attendance.
Truman Acts to Delay Nationwide Railway Walkout Threat
President Truman appointed a fact finding panel to study the threatened rail strike and delay a possible railroad walkout that could halt 400000 locomotive engineers and trainmen. The emergency board includes Judge Wet Erickson, Frans M. Swocker, and Gordon S. Watkine. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach warned of government action as Senate probes into labor disputes gain momentum.
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Montana Supreme Court
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New York
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Economies Department
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Poole Platform Calls For Solution Of Liquor Problem
Poole platform leader Joe Poole opened his campaign for governor in Cheehville Alabama calling for a practical solution to liquor law. He would abolish licensees and restrict sales to state stores if elected and urged a referendum to reflect voters wishes. He proposed using liquor profits to fund a state temperance agency in education and urged farm expansion, industry growth, and wildlife protection.
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Joe Poodle
Hig Campagn
Fooly
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Butler County
Legiselative
Joan
Alabina
Vaule
State Department of Education
Fire on Queen Elizabeth Aboard Liner Extinguished
A fire in the isolation hospital section of the 60 ton Queen Elizabeth, the world’s largest liner, burned for nearly three hours before fireboats, towers, and engines brought it under control. Cunard White Star Line reported minor vessel damage. Harbor officials suspect the blaze started during construction work as the liner was reconverted from a troopship to a luxury liner for Atlantic service.
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