Truman Economy Policy Described As Near Hokum
The United States Chamber of Commerce denounces Truman era policy as peace time hokum, warns of wage and price instability, and urges steps such as sunsetting price controls, extending rent controls, eliminating wartime subsidies, and reducing government costs to avert economic chaos. The group cites OWMR and GM wage reports to argue agents manipulated data to bolster union demands.
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Lyle €. Wilson Washington
UPI
United States Chamber of Commerce Today
Truman
Chamber
Secretary of
Henry \. Wallace
Office of War Mobilization
Stother
Wallace
OWMA
General Motors
OWMR
Tat
QWMR
Tne
Truman approves 250 million dollar house subsidy bill
President Truman signed a 250 million dollar temporary housing bill as part of a larger push for an 800 million dollar subsidy program. The move aims to speed up construction of up to 2.7 million homes by late 1947, with 200,000 temporary units already approved for veterans and families using wartime barracks and structures. Civilian Production Administrator Small defends the larger subsidy as a last resort to spur material production amid Senate opposition and pork-barrel charges.
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Washington
Truman
Mead
D-Ny
Wilson
Wyatt
Senate Banking Committee
John D. Small
Agriculture Dept says ration return impractical abroad
Washington. The Agriculture Department said today it would do everything possible to avert famine abroad and that a return to war time rationing would be unnecessary and impractical.
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Washington
Agculture Department
Tuscaloosa Man Chosen as New Fire Chief in Dothan
R H Ryan thirty four of Tuscaloosa will arrive April 10 to take over as City Fire Department chief succeeding Clyde Coe. He has served as assistant fire chief at Northington General Hospital for three years and at Bechtel McCone Modification Birmingham. He previously worked as Tuscaloosa fire chief secretary and led fire prevention in schools. He arrived from hospital position after Floyd Harris resignation last Tuesday. Turn To No 2 On Page 2
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Tuscaloosa
Dothan
Clyde Coe
Floyd Harris
Ryan
Northington General Hospital
Coe
Bechtel-McCone
Birmingham
Shane
Tusca‘Joosa
City
Woman Killed Man Wounded In Marianna Shooting
In Marianna at Sewell's filling station near the Old Spanish Trail and the Marianna Greenwood highway a woman, Ruby Oxendine Vertess, 22, was shot through the heart by Thoroton Moody 37 who then killed himself. Moody died later at Jackson hospital. The pair were connected to Sgt. Charles Vertress and Mandy Moody, with nearby relatives named. No motive given. The incident occurred at a station where Moody was employed.
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Ruby Oxendine Vertees
Germany
Thoroton Moody
Sewell
Here
Sherif Barkley Gause
Greenwood
Moody
Vertress
Charles W. Vertress
Lawrence Ovendine
Tan Brokers
Mandy
Annie Moody
Robert Moody
Dellwood
Radio Bombardment From Sun Disrupts Communication Setup
Earth currents from solar radio bombardment disrupted communications across a wide area. London to New York radio links were halted and cable traffic to South America blocked. New York Montreal cables disrupted, teletype spotty between New York and New Jersey and state points. North Carolina reports high free potential up to 158 volts on some circuits.
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London
South America
Montreal
Canada
New York City
New Jersey
New York State
Seaboard
North Carolina
Ten streets blocked by floods in Pensacola rainfall
Mighty Wet in Pensacola Florida reports five and a half inches of rain causing ten main streets to become impassable and many cars stranded during the day.
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Pensacola
Fla
Government plans act to end farm equipment strikes
The government moves to halt the farm equipment strikes as unions push for higher wages. Secretaries of Agriculture and Labor invite chiefs of International Harvester, J I Case, and Allis-Chalmers to Washington for a settlement, with International Harvester declining. Seizure threats loom if no progress. In coal, 300,000 miners are set for a compromise contract by tomorrow night, amid safety fund demands and welfare provisions.
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Cgal
U.S
Secretaries of Agriculture and Labor
International Harvester Company
J. J. Case Company
Allis-Chalmers Company
Washington
CIO
International Harvester
Department of Labor
John L. Lewis
Labor Department
Lewis
Man Wounded in Vicksburg Fracas. Suspect in Jail
M L Scarborough of near Vicksburg was in critical condition with knife wounds to throat and back after a dance hall brawl. Aten Gilley of Vicksburg was jailed in Houston County on assault with intent to murder. Deputy J T Casey said the incident occurred before last night and that the knife used was turned over to the sheriff. Scarborough had recently returned home from military service and was to be moved to a hospital.
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Vicksburg
Aten Gilley
Houston County
J. T. Casey
Scarbrough
Vicklesburg
Flowers
Wicksburg
Casey
Sherif
Wickaburg
Fiery crosses burn in five Birmingham areas
In Alabama, fiery crosses were reported in five neighborhoods near Birmingham, with one cross described as at least 32 feet high by two officers in Tarrant. Police said they had no further calls about the other crosses and were investigating.
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Birmingham
Ala
Andh
Tarrant
Dothan authorizes survey on natural gas feasibility
The City of Dothan and Ray R. Littrell representing a Joursana natural gas company signed a contract to survey feasibility of installing a natural gas system. If feasible the city would consider financing and building the system or granting a franchise. The contract includes a one year nonpromotion clause and compensation terms for the contractor if construction proceeds.
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Dothan
Ray R. Littrell
Joursana Natural Gas Company
Littrell
City Commission
Clyde L. Coe
Lousiana Company
Brewton
Segal
Coe
Reuther Wins UAW Presidency in Narrow Margin
Atlantic City, N J wires report Walter P Reuther narrowly defeated R J Thomas for UAW president by 184.4 votes, 4 4482 to 4 3204, sparking debate over Thomas potential as vice president and Reuther’s power to lead. Delegates then considered vice presidential candidates amid caucus debate and committee screening.
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N. J
R. J. Thomas
CIO
United Auto Workers
Thomas
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
Reuther
Uake
Wate
Routhry
Thermas
Reuthes
Suspended Priest On Trial After Riotous Chicago Meeting
In Chicago an outraged crowd attended the disorderly conduct trial of Archuc W. Terminiella, a suspended Catholic priest linked to Gerald L. K. Smith. Testimony described his February 7 speech attacking atheists and Zionist Jews, calling the United States an archeocracy led by Communistic Jews and praising peaceful nations, triggering courtroom uproar and warnings from Judge McCormick. Smith and Fred Kister aided the meeting and face related charges.
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Archuc W. Terminiella
Gerald L. K. Smith
Termmelo
Lucile Lipman
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Termimelta
United States
United Nations Organization
Spain
Argentina
John V. McCormick
Smith
Termimedia
Fred Kister
Termite
Kester
Huge rise in Dothan check payments this year
Federal Reserve Board compiled data show Dothan bank check payments through February totaling 10 143 in 193? and 20 770 for the first two months, a 240 percent rise from the pre war 1939 level and a 25 percent gain over last year. Debits, as cash outlays by individuals, are a key component of business activity for member banks.
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American Baker
New York City
Fedecid Reserve Board
Eren
Federal Reserve
Black Market In Meat Blame Charged To OP A
Washington report on OPA charges that a black market in meat and livestock is inflating prices by over 1.25 billion dollars yearly and more than 2.6 billion dollars in related losses. James HopeCall, board chairman, told the House Agriculture Committee that removal of price controls is the only remedy. McCall led industry witnesses urging action amid new OPA measures and rising cattle prices.
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OPA
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Hershey Appeals for Indefinite Draft Extension
Washington Hershey asked Congress for an indefinite extension of the draft to prevent U N commitments from becoming words. He told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that America must maintain armed forces to meet international obligations and deter peace‑threatening nations. He urged extending the Selective Training and Service Act to avoid faltering home and abroad.
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Lewis B. Hershey
Congress
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Senate Military Affairs
United Nations Organization
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Thomas
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Heat from Atomic Blast Won't Explode Ocean
Scientists say underwater nuclear explosions would not cause the ocean to explode. Heat would boil water at 212 degrees and steam forms. higher temps would split water into hydrogen and oxygen but are unlikely. The discussion notes that an underwater blast could intensify shock effects rather than cause a surface explosion.
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Howard W. Blake
ST Louis
Utah
Gehientistics
American Association For the Advancement of
Eax Plos
Washington
Ehenne
Ueyten
Satan
Sineb
Walter
Senate GOP Claims New Deal Propaganda Mill
Senate Republicans charge a New Deal propaganda apparatus is operating within military mobilization efforts. The memo accuses campaign materials of partisan messaging distributed to Republican readers in the Senate. Known as a probe by Sen. Harley M Kilgore, the dispute centers on appropriations and proposed rules affecting federal funding after April 1.
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Senate
Kalsore
Xeeks Yeat
RTO
Styles Bridges
Claude Pepper
Red Delegate Duck UNO Iran Discussion
In New York, a Soviet representative may attend UNO Iran talks as the United States and Russia remain far apart. Secretary of State Averell Harriman pressed the U S stance while Russia sought a preliminary hearing on Iran before any council vote. Britain floated a limited compromise on Tan resources and autonomy for the northern province, contingent on Soviet troop withdrawal from Iran.
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Ups
Andre
A. Gromyko
UNO
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Russia
Security Council
James F. Averoes
Truman
Gromyko
Ayres
Tran
Council
Tor
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UNO Caperta
Talés
Military Staff Committee
Soviet Naval Spy Suspect May Fight Return To Seattle
A Soviet naval officer, Lu Nicolay G. Reain, 29, was arrested by the FBI on a warrant alleging espionage. He allegedly provided data on the destroyer tender Yellowstone. Bail set at $25,000, with Soviet officials hinting at release to Seattle custody. officials investigated possible links to a Soviet purchasing commission and a broader spy ring.
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Ore
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Lu Nicolay G. Reain
FBI
Yellowstone
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Hedin
Gutf Gaider
Michael & Vaveino
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Baal
Redin
Soveel Purchasing Commission
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Henry Hess
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Li Rorin
Seatte
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House
Elmer W Sherwood
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