Debate over Franco trial tests UN reach on sovereignty
The article discusses Generalissimo Franco being tried in absentia by the United Nations Security Council and whether the case sets a precedent for UN jurisdiction over internal affairs. It notes Poland backed by Russia, France, and Mexico urges a break in relations with Spain, while the U S Britain and Holland resist, preferring a non intervention path to end Franco’s regime without civil war.
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Poland
Spain
Russia
France
Mexico
United Nations
United States
Britain
Holland
Franco
Madrid
71,000 Men Are To Be In New Army
Berlin reports a U S air force in Europe growing to 71,000 men under orders from General Carl. B-29/ B-28 aircraft to form the nucleus, with 200 ships in the U K and 300 more on order. Fields being built in France and Germany, A-26 bombers and P-80 jets also part of the force. Air strength in the European theatre had dwindled to 38,000 but rising toward July 1.
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Berlin
U. S
Europe
Carl
SAAF
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Euan
Possible Rail Strike Darkens Labor Front
Washington reports hinge on acceptance of a federal fact finding board wage boost for over 200000 locomotive engineers and trainmen. The board proposed 16 cents an hour with changes in conditions, while unions prepare to decide their stance at a Cleveland meeting.
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Washington
Brotherhoods of
Actng
Cleveland
Alvanley Johnston
A. F. Whitney
Chicago
Brotherhoods
Truman
CIO
Butte
Mont
Anaconda
Great Falls
Musolino Seeks Name Change To End Confusion
Rudolph Lewis Musolino 23 asks a district court to change his name to Rudy Leu to avoid confusion with the late Benito Mussolini, saying the mix causes him humiliation. He notes Leu as his mother’s maiden name.
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Wichita, Kas
Rudolph Lewis Musolino
Benito Mussolini
Rudy Leu
Leu
White House Sees Senate Boost For Price Controls Clash
Administration officials expect the Senate to craft a gentler price control bill than the House but warn major provisions will still clash. OPA chief Porter says the House plan ends price ceilings on half the cost of living items by July 1 and sharply raises ceilings on autos radios refrigerators and appliances. Senate Banking Chair Wagner pledges a cautious, sensible bill extending controls a year past June 30 while House favors nine month extension with food subsidies cut. Senator Taft criticizes the approach citing subsidy tapering and distributor profits on every item.
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House
OPA
Paul Porter
Porter
Wagner
Senate Banking Committee
Taft
Ohio
Chesterles
Iran Denies Censorship Charge By Minister Firouz
Tehran April 19 Prince Mozaffar Firouz minister of state and director of propaganda denied that Iran imposed censorship after the suppression of two London Times dispatches. He said no censorship exists and the foreign dispatches would not be transmitted in line with international postal rules.
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Mozaffar Firouz
Propanda
London Times
U. S. State Department
Department of State
Iran
Farouz
Ministry of
Is and Telegraphs
Poisoned Bread Sicks 1900 German POWs in Stalag 13
In Frankfurt April 19 authorities reported arsenic poisoning affecting about 1900 German prisoners of war at Stalag 13 near Nuremberg. No deaths yet, all regarded as seriously ill. Early reports noted bread containing arsenic found at the camp.
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Frankfurt
Nuernberg
VU. S. Army
Stalag 13
Boxing Official Detained After Assault on Trader
New York April 19 Arthur Donovan 54 a boxing referee was arrested on felonious assault after David S Corcoran 58 an importer suffered critical injuries in a fall on Fifth Avenue They said Donovan struck Corcoran causing a head impact at 57th Street outside a taxi Donovan athletic director at the New York Athletic Club was hospitalized in critical condition Police said Corcoran Jr 24 noted the group had visited several clubs during the night and Donovan claimed memory loss about the event.
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New York
Arthur Donovan
David S. Corcoran
Fifth Avenue
Henry Fitzsimmons
Donovan
Cooley Opposes Extending OPA in Price Control Vote
Rep Harold D Cooley the sole Tar Heel on the House vote against extending price control said he opposed price controls since the war years and remains opposed as contracts end. He argued lifting controls would boost production, meet demand and wipe out black markets.
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Washington
Harold D. Cooley
Tar Heel
House
Cooley
OPA
Noted Brain Surgeon Dies In Baltimore
BALTIMORE April 19 Dr Walter FE Dandy internationally known brain surgeon died this morning at Johns Hopkins hospital He was 60 Dandy entered Hopkins last night and died at 1045 am today from a coronary occlusion He was professor of neurological surgery and chief neurological surgeon at Hopkins treating patients from all over the world.
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Baltimore
Walter FE. Dandy
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dandy
Hopkins University
Truman cites global food crisis as worse than painted
President Truman warned the world faces a severe food emergency. He urged quick U S Canada agreement to cut wheat use and boost overseas shipments, with a domestic flour cut of 25 percent to follow. He spoke at the American Society of Newspaper Editors and prepared a nationwide radio broadcast with Hoover and La Guardia also expected.
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Washington
Truman
Anderson
American Society of Newspaper Editors
White House
Charles G. Ross
Herbert Hoover
Egypt
Secretary of Agriculture
UNRRA
Fiorello la Guardia
Coal strike drags on as officials depart to home cities
Soft coal management representatives dispersed to their home cities leaving Secretary Schwellenbach to resolve how to end the 19 day strike by 400000 United Mine workers. Operators had waited eight days while Schwellenbach sought to revive talks for a new contract after John L. Lewis walked out on April 10. They stated they would return when the secretary of labor deemed it possible.
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Washington
Secretary of Labor
Wellenbach
United Mine
Schwellenbach
John L. Lewis
Preparations Made To Bury Mine Victims
McCoy ae 19 a dozen residents died in a deep level explosion at a Great Valley anthracite coal mine. State and federal inspectors opened an investigation as grief-stricken families cope. Six thousand feet underground, twelve married men left 50 or more children. Burials planned for this evening.
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McCoy
Great Valley Anthracite Coal Corporation
Vast crowds mark Good Friday in Jerusalem observance
Large throngs of pilgrims walked the Via Dolorosa from Pilate's palace to Mount Calvary for Good Friday services despite a 50 000 worker strike and ongoing Jewish Arab tensions. Crowds gathered around the Church of the Holy Sepulcher as Maundy Thursday rites and Garden of Gethsemane prayers were observed. Arab legionnaires guarded the processions amid concerns of violence.
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Judas
Japanese war crimes suspect surrenders in Tokyo
General Hiroshi Tamura former head of the prisoners of war in formation bureau surrendered to American authorities in Tokyo as a war crimes suspect on April 19.
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Tokyo
Hiroshi Tamura
Japanese Prisoners of War Information Bureau
Financial Marts Closed On Good Friday
Financial and commodity markets worldwide closed for Good Friday with major exchanges in New York Chicago London Montreal and Toronto shutting down. Chicago livestock marts stay open while Chicago grain exchanges reopen Saturday.
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New York
Chicago
London
Montreal
Toronto
Changchun Fall Expected Amid Heavy Casualties
CHUNGKING April 19. China’s government expected word today on the fall of Changchun after a heavy Chinese Communist attack. Seven Americans were in Changchun but no safety reports had been received. An official dispatch from Mukden claimed four or five medium tanks driven by officers of a car.
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Chungking
China
Changchun
Mukden
U.S. Editors Consider Private Spot News for Abroad
At the American Society of Newspaper Editors meeting in Washington discussions focus on a proposal to have private press edit and finance a daily spot news report for distribution abroad as part of government information efforts. Officials note cost and approval hurdles.
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Washington
American Society of Newspaper Editors
William Benton
Associated Press
State Department
United Press
Department
Truman
Navy
Chester W. Nimitz
Congress
Jap Premier Refuses To Quit Post
Tokyo reports Premier Shidehara refused demands to resign after welfare minister Ashida left his portfolio in support of ousting the government. Liberal party and allies push for cabinet change though no party held a majority in the 466 seat Diet. Shidehara aims to form a coalition for the May Diet session as other members remain independents.
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Tokyo
Shidehara
Titoshi Ashida
Liberal Party
Ashida
Social Democrats
Cooperative
Communist
Progressive Party
Post-election survey finds opinions on women voting in Japan
In Tokyo prefecture 335 people including farmers housewives shopkeepers and clergy were interviewed by 45 teams. 186 believed women could vote for the first time and that women office holders could bring honesty to elections. A minority doubted women's vote could affect results.
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S. Army
Tokyo
Compromise On Spanish Issue Looms
The United Nations Security Council considers a Australian authored plan proposing a five member sub committee to study the Spanish question and report back by May seventeen. Delegates show cautious interest while Iranian case returns to agenda amid a rules ruling on council authority.
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New York
Australia
United Nations Security Council
W. R. Hodgson
Trygve Lie
Bailey to Leave Hospital Next Week
Senator Bailey of North Carolina will be allowed to leave Doctors hospital next week after being admitted on April 4 for an abdominal attack. The announcement came from Dr. Walter Bloehorn.
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Bailey
Washington
Senator Bailey
Walter Bloehorn
Doctors Hospital
Coble Seeks Higher Price for Ice Cream Mix
OPA promised George Coble head of the Coble dairy products company Lexington an increase to sell the mix at 1.28 a gallon on a sliding scale with rebate. Coble and L L Ray pressed for the ceiling rise from 1.03 to 1.28 and cited 52,000 losses from January to April and 131 plants closing cutting 1,176 jobs including 285 veterans.
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Washington
OPA
George Coble
Coble Dairy Products Company
Lexington
Coble
L. L. Ray
North Carolina Dairy Products Association
Frank P. Buck
Salisbury
Pepper to speak on America and Future Peace in Fayetteville
Sen Claude Pepper will address the public on America and Future Peace in Fayetteville tonight. He has recently returned from an overseas tour and travels to share his views with attendees.
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Fayetteville
Claude Pepper
D-Flo
America
Pepper
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