Labor Party Faces Another Test Vote In British House
Britain's Labour Government won a 21 vote majority over Conservative motions challenging its spending policies. The 314 to 284 tally came as Labour MPs were rounded up from sick beds to back government policy.
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London
Britain
House of Commons
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House of Commas
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Churchill
Tretice
Stafford Cripps
Freight Yard Strike Hits Southern Railway in Atlanta
An argument over meals led to a wildcat strike at the Inman Yard of the Southern Railway System in Atlanta. About 500 workers walked out, halting operations as supervisory staff took over some duties. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen cited frustration over meal provisions and yard changes as the cause.
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Inman
Southern Railway System
Washington
Aoe
Brotherhood of In Ta
D. William Broman
Railway
Brosnan
Brosnen
Broman
Brotherhood
A. Scarborough
Allatoona Lodge
Chattanooga
Chariotte
Birmingham
Macon
Winter Cold Weather Continues Across Nation
The Associated Press reports persistent winter cold blanketing much of the nation. Temperatures stay below normal from the Midwest to the Northeast with a bitter Arctic air mass invading from central Canada into North Dakota and Minnesota. Some readings dip toward the single digits in northern Minnesota and the Dakotas while the West shows limited warming in the plains and parts of California.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Virginia
Canada
North Dakota
Minnesota
Dakotas
Plains
Central Rockies
Califorvi
Child Dies in Blaze As Firemen Blocked by Crowd
In AWITE Louisiana four month old Joana Chavers died as a fire raged. Firemen could not reach her due to spectators blocking the path. Neighbor Charles Boyd saved Luter Chavers Jr. but could not reenter. Mrs Jesse Punkin was burned aiding the effort. Fire started from a trash burner. Fire Chief Joseph Rinde blamed curious onlookers for blocking traffic at Bree.
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Charles Boyd
Bunning House
Luter Chavers
Irl
Jesse Punkin
Lastight
Joseph Rinde
Curiosity Sekers’ Heteen
Bree
Superfortress Range Increases With Tanker Planes
The Air Force plans to raise B 29 and B 50 bomber reach by up to 1000 miles through added tanker planes in nine Strategic Air Command groups. Refueling from airborne tankers could extend missions to attacking targets and returning home, increasing combat range and potentially improving performance of long range bombers.
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Max Boyd Washington
Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Defense Department
Mioday
Tarn Te No
Sefilement Reported In Rivenbark Suit
Settlements totaling 12,900 were reached in Circuit Court in suits against W. C. Rivenbark and Viola J. Oakley of Columbia after the deaths of three Houston County residents in an accident on December 78 1948. The deceased include Mr and Mrs Robert Elmore and the bride's mother Beatrice Wilson. The wedding party was returning from Blakely to their home on Ashford route two when their car collided with a Rivenback fee, and Col Storage truck. Three suits filed January 16 by Elmore and Hartley as administrator sought 25,000 damages each. An assumpsit suit H R McClintock vs B M Gaines was non-suited. Cases continued include Crawford vs A A Pappas damages and Crawford vs J Parrish damages and R M Van Terr Atlantic Coast Lime Railroad damages.
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Viola J. Oakley
Columbia
Houston County
Robert Elmore
Beatrice Wilson
Blakely
Ashford
Elmore
Audrey Merle
Hartley
H.R. McClintock
B. M Gaines
W. P. Crawford
A. A. Pappas
J- Parrish
R. M. van Terr
Lines Draw Fighter In Fight For Control Of State Demo Party
Alabama Democratic factions clash as States Rights and loyalists rally in Birmingham to control the State Democratic Executive Committee. Brice Herder son criticizes governor power and pledges to curb it if elected. Mayor Herbert Merghan leads a loyalty drive for national Democrats amid concerns over executive authority. Henderson condemns perceived expansion of gubernatorial power as politics and governance mix. The piece notes ongoing efforts without fixed dates.
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TUE Associated Press
Democratic Party
Alabama
Birmingham
Democratic Execute Committee
Riber
Brice Herder+ son
Talladega
Tom Abernethy
National Party
Herbert Merghan
Gadsden
National Democrats
Henderson
State Senate
Wilcox County
Senate
Peonamis Blac
Atlanta MayorPhotographs Russian Guard in Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports Mayor William B. Hartsfield of Atlanta surprised a Russian guard by taking his photo at the Russian War Monument in the British sector. The guard received the developed print seconds later, marking his first experience with a instant-developing camera.
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William B. Hartsfield
Atlanta
Aday
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Gunbelts Drawn Tight as Marfa Hunt Seeks Sheriff Killer
An armed posse on horseback tracks the unidentified killer of Sheriff Wo Morrow near Presidio Texas. Texas Ranger Cully Consett says the pursuit covers rugged mountain terrain 13 miles from Marfa toward the Mexican border as river riders guard the Rio Grande. Sheriff Morrow, a Navy veteran, died after being shot on a road between Presidio and Shafter. The chase continues with mounted officers following the trail through the Big Bend region.
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McCarthy Targets UN Official Over Red Suspicions
Senator McCarthy accuses Gustave Duran, a former State Department aide, of Communist ties and links to the International Refugee Organization. Duran denies the charges, noting his Spanish Civil War role and his status as a U.S. citizen. The Senate subcommittee led by Tydings continues hearings with Edward P. Morgan as chief counsel.
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New York
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Buran
Hat 417
International Brigade
Senator Tydings
Wife of Dead Officer Says She Is Ignorant of Shot Killing Mate
In Frankfurt Germany Mrs Yvetty Madsen testifies she recalls nothing of the gunshot that killed Lt Andrew B Madsen last October. The 22 year old pleads insanity. she recalls a party before the shooting and finding a gun while seeking sleeping pills. She denies intent to kill her husband.
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Germany
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Fierys
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Madsen
Brooklyn
Hite
Gower
Andy
Dog Uses Telephone To Call For Help From Georgia Store
A Georgia store dog named Duke triggered a phone call when he scraped and barked into a line after operator W. Elliott Curry answered a call from Hugh Rountree's Midville shop. Duke’s barking prompted Rountree to rush to the store, where he found his dog at the phone.
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Rountree
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French Debate Aid Under Strong Guard
The National Assembly opens today to debate American arms aid to France with a strong guard force ready to avert clashes between Communist and non Communist members. About 400 to 500 million dollars in bilan-dollar credit from the U S Congress would support France. Communist-led campaigns threaten to disrupt the aid and military shipments, prompting 600 guards to be staged if needed.
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Carl Hartman Paris
National Assembly
France
U. S
Bourbon Palace
Ture
Ex Labor Leader Christoffel Sentenced in Perjury Case
Harold Christoffel former Milwaukee labor leader was sentenced to six years in prison on five counts after a second trial found him guilty of lying to a House Labor Committee about Communist ties. The judge ordered concurrent terms. Supreme Court previously overturned a prior conviction. Local 248 UAW CIO president at Allis Chalmers Milwaukee plant, Christoffel was linked to a 1931 three month strike amid wartime production.
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Alabama income tax deadline rushes to midnight
Montgomery AP reports the State Revenue Department steps up checks on 200000 taxpayers to ensure state income tax returns are filed. A 25 percent penalty applies to late filers, but postmark before midnight tomorrow avoids any penalty. officials warn of potential lower yields this year.
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Czech minister resigns post as Clementis is named successor
Czech Foreign Minister Vlado Clementis resigns amid rumors of disfavor in the Communist regime. Premier Antonin Zapotocky recommends President Klement Gottwald accept the resignation. Clementis had long been a link between the wartime exile government and the postwar regime. his fate follows a period of political tension and shifts within Prague.
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Operation Whoops Rough Weather Traps Truman Aboard Yacht
President Truman and his party ride out rough seas off the South Carolina coast aboard the Williamsburg en route to a Florida vacation. Reporters aboard the USS William Lane describe heavy seas and high winds as the president remains in his cabin with no meals.
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Truman Proroganization plans face GOP skepticism
Washington AP reports President Truman's reorganization plans stir doubt among lawmakers and labor groups. Denham would lose authority at NLRB while the Maritime Commission may be absorbed by the Commerce Department, prompting mixed reactions from Rep. Hollman, Rep. Hardy, and others. Decisions hinge on committee action and 60 to 80 day timelines.
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Ohio
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Seaboard
Einstein Reaches 71 Birthday Echoes at Institute
Princeton AP reports Albert Einstein turns 71 today with few public celebrations. His secretary notes the famed physicist rarely marks birthdays, preferring a quiet routine at the Institute for Advanced Study. Friends may visit to pay respects, while Einstein continues work on his renowned theories.
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N. J
Albert Einstein
Elnatein
Oharen
Institute For Advanced
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Attempted Apology Ends in Fatal Shooting at Valley
Perry, 32, argued with Willie Feagin after being accused of cursing in front of his catechism. Perry reportedly returned to apologize but was killed by a shotgun blast. Police held Feagin on open charges as investigation continues.
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Shooting near Gordo corrected misreport on Johnson Tolar case
The Eagle fixes earlier errors in Sunday coverage of a shooting near Gordo. John Dan Johnson killed himself after firing into Leslie Y. Tolar's home. The initial report misstated charges. the correction clarifies the sequence of events and names involved.
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Leslie Y. Tolar
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Tolar
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