Chinese Civil War in Manchuria Threatens Global Stability
The World Today notes a worsening civil war in Manchuria between Chinese communists and Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang. Marshall might broker a truce, while LaGuardia-led UN relief efforts press famine relief as a possible stabilizing factor for China and factions alike.
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Manchuria
Chiang Kai-Shek
Kuomintang
China
George C. Mar Hi
America
Chungking
United States
Marshall
Fr . LaGuardia
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
U.N.A.R.A
Russian fighters fire on U S C I transport near Vienna
Four Russian P 39 fighters followed a U S Army C 47 transport to the U S airfield at Tulin near Vienna and fired 37 millimeter cannon shots as it landed. Captain Baxter and crew testified to two observed hits and a concussed cabin. The incident occurred in the Russian occupation zone amid tense landing conditions before a crowd of soldiers and journalists.
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Vienna
Tulin
Russia
James C. Baxter
Ete
Baxter
Frankfurt
U N Council Faces Two Major Questions This Week
In New York on April 22 the United Nations Security Council weighs two issues: whether to drop Iran from the agenda and how to handle Franco Spain. Iran has withdrawn its complaint against Russia, with Russia seeking shuffling the case aside. The second item concerns Poland's charge that Franco Spain endangers world peace by harboring Nazi scientists, with Australia proposing a five member committee to report by May 17.
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New York
United Nations Security Council
Franco Spain
World Peace Agency
Russia
Jit
Iran
London
Set Ate Omne
Council
Poland
Spain
Land
United Nations
France
Mexico
Brazil
Netherlands
Great Britain
China
United States
Egypt
Australia
U. N
Resignation of Japan's Premier Shidehara Sows Political Shifts
Emperor Hirohito accepted Prime Minister Shidehara's resignation after a prolonged cabinet crisis. The Progressive Party pressured him to quit amid criticism over food and living conditions under postwar rehabilitation, paving the way for a successor.
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Tokyo
Preaeeee
Japan
Com. Poko Palace
Hirohito
Shidehara
Shigeru Yoshida
MacArthur
Progressive Party
Progressives
Chinese Reds Gathering East of Changchun
Government reports from Manchuria say Chinese Communist troops are gathering like clouds in Kangchulin east of Changchun where the First Army advances slowly toward the fallen capital. Lt. Gen. Chao Chia Hsiang plans to fly from Mukden to report on the situation as U S journalists remain in Changchun under restraint.
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Chungking
Manchuria
Kangchulin
Changchun
Chao Chia-Hsiang
Mukden
New Life
United States
Associated Press
Tom Masterson
Changchung
North China
Peiping
Tientsin
Central Pe
National Assembly
Delegates Arrive For NC Church Convocation Opening
Delegates began arriving in Charlotte for the North Carolina convocation of churches set to open at the First Methodist church tomorrow. Sessions run through Thursday with Dr. Ernest Fremont Tittle of Evanston Illinois, pastor since 1918, delivering the keynote address.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
First Methodist Church of
Ernest Fremont Tittle
First Methodist Church
Evanston, Ill
Steady Rise In Home Building Costs Probed
Washington reports Housing Expediter Wilson Wyatt scrutinizes the uptrend in home building costs since 1933. He issued an order limiting prices on half of new veterans program dwellings while opposing House actions that loosen price controls.
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Washington
OPA
Congress
Wilson W. Wyatt
Wyatt
House
Washington To N Y In 29 Mins 15 Secs
The Army records a Washington to New York jet flight in 29 minutes 15 seconds aboard a P-80 Shooting Star piloted by Capt. Martin L. Smith. He beat the 1938 NY to Washington standard of 58 38, noting no tail winds found. Commercial times vary around 60 to 80 minutes for 226 miles.
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Washington
Army
New York
LaGuardia Field
National Airport
Martin L. Smith
Kidder, Mo
Alexander de Seversky
Smith
Milwaukee to Launch Six Year 20 Million Public Works Plan
Milwaukee announces a six year public works program totaling 20 million dollars. Plans include two new high schools a housing project for 232 families a sports arena and street and harbor improvements.
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Milwaukee
Wis
INS
Californian Predicts OPA To Get Chance In Senate
Senator Downey of California said public support for OPA remains strong despite amendments. He noted voters back keeping OPA open beyond June 30 and predicted senators resisting crippling changes. Bowles praised the democratic process as Congress weighs a bill to extend OPA.
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Senate
Washington
Downey
Calif
OPA
House
California
Cnr
Wherry
R-Neb
Chamber
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Readville Train Collision Kills One. 104 Hurt
A head on collision near Readville Boston between two New Haven passenger trains left one fireman dead and an engineer in critical condition. At least 104 people were treated for minor injuries across four hospitals. Norman Goodwin, of South Braintree, died. Engineer William E. Bean, 59, Boston, was on the danger list at Forest Hills hospital. The Hartford to Boston six car train collided with a Boston to Providence four car train as investigators begin work.
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Boston
New Haven Railroad
Readville
Norman Goodwin
South Braintree
Mass
William E. Bean
Forest Hills
Providence
Coconut Grove
Teenage Draftees May Be Exempt From Overseas Duty
Senators seek a compromise to exempt teen-age draftees from overseas occupation. The War Department reportedly urged postponement of compulsory training next year unless the issue ties to upcoming congressional elections. Senator Knowland considers a teenage amendment to the draft extension to ease House Senate tensions. The draft act expires May 15.
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Washington
War Department
House Military Committee
Anyon
Knowland
Calif
House
Senate
Mother and Son Die in Truck Collision Near Murfreesboro
Mrs Nannie Phillips Johnson and her son Joseph Gray Johnson 18 of Lumberton were killed when their car was hit by a heavy truck at Routes 158 and 258 one mile west of Murfreesboro North Carolina. Truck driver Robert A Bargeron 21 and passenger Mrs Bargeron 22 suffered minor injuries. A North Carolina trooper said the truck pushed the car over an embankment and fell on it. Elsewhere Specs Garbee, manager of Johnson City, reports he has lost his entire ball club in one day leaving only Fred McAlister under contract who then joined the Navy.
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Murfreesboro
Nannie Phillips Johnson
Joseph Gray Johnson
Lumberton
Here
Robert A. Bargeron
Diginitis Street
Lynchburg
Specs
Garbee
Johnson City
Fred McAlister
McAlister
Navy
Secretary Byrnes Heads to Paris for World Peace Talks
Secretary of State Byrnes sails for Paris to meet Molotov Bevin and Bidault in critical talks. Officials fear outcomes could reshape postwar spheres of influence and deepen U S Britain cooperation while challenging Russia’s Iran stance and the British empire position.
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Washington
Byrnes
Paris
Molotov
Russia
Bevin
Britain
Bidault
France
Iran
Red Army
World Order
United States
Easter across the world as Christians mark the resurrection
Millions gathered in churches and altars from bombed cathedrals to peaceful chapels to celebrate Easter. President Truman attended services in his hometown, while Mrs. Truman attended St. Margaret's Episcopal church with Margaret. In Winston-Salem, Moravian Easter sunrise services drew the largest crowd in 174 years.
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Associated Press
Truman
First Presbyterian Church
United States
Margaret
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Winston-Salem
N.C
Du Pont touts 2 4 D as effective weed killer
Wilmington April 21. Du Pont announces its chemists have produced an effective weed killer called 2 4 D or dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. The material is water soluble non corrosive non flammable and economical to use. Trials note rains do not reduce effectiveness once spray dries.
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Wilmington
Del
du Pont Company
United States
du Pont
24 Tar Heels Die Violently On Week End
Violent deaths reported across North Carolina over a weekend claimed at least two adults and two children. Jackson Willis 25 of Lowgap died in a motorcycle collision near Mount Airy. W B Hayes died when his car left the road near Goldsboro. Joe Mitchell 29 died in a Wake Forest area overturn. Joan Stowls five fatally injured by a tractor near Greenville. Frank Cadell Eggleston Jr 10 killed when a horse crashed into a tree near Leaksville. Officials listed two additional week end fatalities.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Mount Air
Jackson Willis
Goldsboro
W. B
Bill” Hayes
Joe Mitchell
Wake Forest
Joan Stowls
Greenville
Frank Cadell Eggleston, Jr
Leaksville
Bouquet Honors 10000th War Vessel Crossing Atlantic
Mrs. Lonnie Warren Perry of Albemarle North Carolina received a bouquet of Easter flowers in New York yesterday when the British liner Queen Mary docked with 2435 passengers. The gift celebrated her being the 10 000th war vessel to cross the Atlantic on the voyage.
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New York
Lonnie Warren Perry
North Second St
Albemarle
N. C
Iran Premier unveils seven point plan for Azerbaijan
Tehran April 22 Premier Ahmed Qavam outlined a seven point program to reintegrate Azerbaijan province under Iran’s constitution and laws. He pledged no action against Democratic party leaders in Azeri and allowed free operation while troops remain in border garrisons to avoid bloodshed. Fighting reported between Azerbaijan forces and Zolfaghari tribesmen loyal to Tehran.
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Tehran
Ahmed Qavam
Azerbaijan
Democratic Party
Azer
Qavam
F. Spakhian
Tabriz
Kur Iistan
Five Japanese Pay With Lives For Atrocities
Glum-faced Maj. Masataka Kaburagi former chief of staff of the Imperial Japanese 34th army and four subordinates were executed by hanging at Ward Road jail Shanghai for their roles in the torture parade and strangulation of three American fliers at Hankow in December 1944. This marked the first war crime execution by Americans in the China theater.
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Shanghai
N. Masataka Kaburagi
Imperial Japanese 34Th Army
Ward Road
Hankow
China
Obregon Knocked Out by Burke in Ogden Bout
El Paso welterweight Dennis Kid Obregon collided with Jackie Burke's shoulder after nine rounds, knocked himself out and fell to the canvas in Ogden Utah. Burke remained uninjured as the referee counted.
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Utah
Jackie Burke
Dennis
Kid) Obregon
el Paso
Texas
Soe
Obregon
Intourke
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