Europe readies for crisis as Russia tensions rise
London dispatch reports Western nations drawing up rapid defense plans against possible Kremlin talks. Britain would double jet fighters, and a Rhine to sea defense line is discussed. Russia denies nothing but Iran seeks Western alliance as Cold War jitters grow across Europe.
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James E. Ropert
London
Europe
Russia
Kremlin
Britaan
France
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Reim
United States
Britain
Switzerland
Rhine
Harold MacMillan
Commons
Romania
Iran
Literary Gazette
Kadam
Italy
North Atlantic
Esitain
Iain
Watt
School Children Hurt When Bus Turns Over
Two Geneva County school children received minor injuries when a school bus overturned on Samson Springs Highway under construction. Superintendent J Collins said none of the children suffered more than bruises or minor cuts, with one requiring sutures. The driver, a youth named Thompson, was not the regular driver, and the bus owned by B R Austin of Samson carried about 35 children aboard.
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Samsonee Springs
Ollins
Thompson
B. R. Austy
Samson
Collins
Unemployment in Wiregrass Shows Steady Decline
In Dothan the Alabama State Employment Service reports fewer job vacancies and new applications. On March 1 1948, 919 active job seekers. this year 769. Openings down from 348 to 192. Total contacts through February fell from 4 599 to 3 138. Veterans 32 20 benefits cited as contributing factor.
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Georgeass
Dothan
Alabama State Employment Service
Lal Kirk
Tme
Whittington Ings
Kirk
Illness Halts Court Airing Of Boy Story
Boston AP reports Mrs. Anna Sullivan 45 faces continued neglect charges after illness stops her court appearance over a 13 year confinement case. She pleaded guilty earlier. the boy Gerald Sullivan, kept in a dungeon like room, is not required to appear. Public reaction is mixed as she describes love and suffering.
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Gerald Sullivan
Boston
Mass
Anne F. Sullivan
Gerald
Anna Sullivan
Daniel O'Connell
Roxbury
Frankland W. L. Miles
House Members Protest Publication of Air Force Plans
UPI reports House members criticized disclosure that Air Force planned to bomb 70 Russian targets in war. Chairman Mahon urged an investigation and urged an end to security breaches while McCormack warned press not to reveal sensitive details. The tense exchange occurred as Congress debated a broader 70 group Air Force bill.
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Washington
House
George H. Mahon
Military Appropriations Subcommittee
The
Mahon
Francis Case
R-Sd
Wlahow
Air Force
John McCormack
D-Mass
United Press
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Russia
America
Folsom Nearing End Of Governor’s Contingent Fund
Montgomery AP report states Governor James E. Folsom has only $295.59 left in his grocery or contingent fund. The $25,000 appropriation for upkeep of the Governor’s mansion, entertainment and travel this year is almost exhausted. A transfer from the emergency fund to the contingent fund is expected. Last year Folsom tapped emergency funds for $11,347 to cover mansion expenses.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Folsom
Maybank pushes rent control bill past filibuster
Senate banking committee chairman Burnet R. Maybank signals full speed ahead on extending rent controls. Sen. John J. Sparkman heads a subcommittee to draft action this week, aiming for floor consideration. A stronger measure than the House 15 month extension is anticipated, with possible local option changes and projected administrative hurdles.
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Warren Duffee Washington
LLP
Burnet R. Maybank
Senate Banking Committee
South Carolina
Senate
John J. Sparkman
D-Ala
Sparkman
Maybank
Dixit Democrats
Banking Committee
House
Alabama Democrat
Tighe E. Woods
Trial of J C Winters for sex slaying of 14 year old
In Wetumpka Alabama J C Winters 20 faces trial for the sex slaying of Clyde Peak 14. He is accused of beating the boy to death after forcing a sex assault. Heavy police presence guarded the courtroom. Autopsy and testimony described injuries but questioned the cause of death. Judge Melton warned against demonstrations as crowds watched.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Tap
J. C. Winters
Clyde Peak
W. L. Sowell
Peak
J. E. Dunn
Winters
Oshley Melton
Laverne
Jim Arrington
Melton
Blakely Farmer Loses Arm in Dynamite Blast
Otis Goocher, a well known farmer near Blakely, was injured when a stick of dynamite exploded as he ready to place a new fuse while blasting stumps. He sustained the loss of an arm and an eye along with severe lacerations and burns to the face and both legs and was hospitalized.
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Blakely
Otis Goocher
Blakeley
Goocher
Caia Goocher
Coal Strike End Due On Schedule
Pittsburgh AP report says United Mine Workers district leader expects the two week stoppage ordered by John L. Lewis to end as scheduled on March 28. Operators fear the memorial shutdown may extend beyond the deadline while Lewis cites protest over James Boyd’s U B Mine directorship and the Senate actions upcoming.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Mississippi
UMW
Fazors
John P. Busarello
Lewis
James Boyd
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Senate
Interior Committee
Boyd
Two Day School Break as AEA Convention Looms
Students in local school systems enjoy a two day vacation next week as teachers attend the Alabama Education Association convention in Birmingham. Schools close at noon Wednesday and resume Monday. The 67th annual AEA meets Thursday and Friday with Rosymond D. Hurlbert presiding. speakers include Virginius Dabney, A. R. Meadows, Governor James E. Folsom, and Mrs. M. P. Walker.
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Alabama Education Association
Birmingham
Rosymond D. Hurlbert
Virginius Dabney
Richmond, Va
Principal 25 Years Sees School Grow
J. A. Peterson marked a 25 year principalship at Jemison High School. About 100 people attended a celebration noting the student body grew from 30 to nearly 1,000 since he started.
Wabash Railroad In Strike Grip Shuts Traffic
ST LOUIS AP The Wabash Railroad remains paralyzed by a strike despite a presidential order for men to return. Union leaders differ on cooling off periods and when to resume service as a fact finding board is created. The 2,500 mile system spans Missouri Illinois Iowa Ohio Michigan and Indiana with all passenger and freight traffic halted.
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ST. Louis
Wabash
Truman
A. F. Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Cleveland
C. J. Goff
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Alvanley Johnston
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Order of
Railway Conductors
Missouri
Ilinois
Iowa
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Ex-Senator Gore Dies at Washington at 78
Former Oklahoma senator Thomas Pryor Gore, blind since youth, died at 9:50 am in Washington after a cerebral hemorrhage. He served 1907 to 1921 and again for six years after losing the 1920 nomination, renowned for memory and law practice.
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Washington
Thomas Pryor Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Senate
United States Senate
Ics
Franklin D. Rnossyes
Roosevelt
Plans Record Votes To See Who Surrendered
Senate Democratic Leader Scott Lucas announced record votes to expose who surrendered after a bipartisan victory over the anti filibuster fight. The Dixiecrat GOP compromise may tighten rules, with Lucas vowing sessions to push action and potential amendments likely to fail.
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Fred Mullen
Washington
Senate
Scott W. Lucas
Former Congressman wins fat weight court case in Detroit
Harold Youngblood testified he bought 17 12 ounces of steak on March 2 but found 16 ounces at home. He claimed seven cents overcharge. An official showed fat missing from the wrap, but Referee Riopelle ruled the beef valid and fined the store.
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Detroit
Harold Youngblood
Youngblood
Oscar Riopelle
Riopeile
Truman Remains Silent On Rebuff
President Truman offered no comment on Capitol Hill setbacks and his future plans. Press Secretary Ross said the president had not discussed a cross country tour or other counter moves. Reports cited his delay in beach plans and visits from Justice Vinson while White House aides discussed repairs.
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Key West
Truman
Congress
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Capitol Hil
Mon C. Wallgren
National Security Resources Board
House
Fred M. Vinton
Vinson
Bac
Washington
John R
Lorenzo Winslow
White House
Con R
Truman Faces Hard Decision On Wallgren
President Truman weighs withdrawing C. Wallgren nomination or risking a Senate fight when returning from a Key West vacation. Senate armed services committee early today moved to shelve the Wallgren issue, while hearings on Louis A. Johnson for Defense secretary moved toward Senate approval amid party maneuvering and past stance signals.
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Truman
Wallgren
Washington
T Truman
C. Wallgren
Senate
Senate Armed Servicers
Cnairmar Yong
Loui A. Johnson
James VL .Forrestal
Johnson
Byrd
Tagie
Renin
Black Tuesday Uprising Hits Truman Policy Push
Democratic revolt widens split in Congress as Southern Democrats rebuff the administration. Senate panel rejects Mon C Wallgren for National Security Resources Board chair, while House GOP Southern Democrats push rent control amendments and oppose administration reforms. House action tightens, bill heads to the Senate. On Page 7.
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Lyle C
Washington
Pruvan
Congress
National Security Resources Board
Wilson
John Bell
Csu
Paul Brown
D-Ga
Forest
Albert Rains
Publican Democratic
Keuse
Senate
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