Moonshine Suppression Boosts Southern Distilleries Seizures
Washington reports قوية federal alcohol tax unit seized 8,344 stills in 1945, of which 7,397 were in the South, led by Georgia with 1,645 and North Carolina 1,385. Other southern totals include South Carolina 1,158 and Kentucky 302. The drive backs a tax evasion crackdown funded by a post office and treasury appropriations bill.
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Widow of Wervershoef Symbol of Dutch Courage Under Nazi Occupation
AP World Traveler Dewitt Mackenzie visits Amsterdam to honor a widow who, though unnamed, stands as a symbol of Dutch resilience during the Nazi occupation. He recalls the hunger marches that swept through the city as residents sought food, highlighting the nation's steadfast spirit.
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British Deny Soldiers Are Sent To Iran
Moscow reports Turkish and Berber troops arrived in Tehran and were billeted in city hotels. A British Foreign Office spokesman flatly denied that British troops had gone to Iran. No further comment was provided.
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Iran
Moscow
Tehran
London
For Office
Eye Taken From Deceased Man To Be Used In Sight Operation
A donor’s eye, willed to Eye Bank for Sight Restoration Inc., was flown from Miami to Newark and rushed to Manhattan Eye Hospital for a possible sight restoration procedure. The donor’s identity was not released. The sealed thermos jug, kept at 40 degrees, arrived after a 3:58 pm flight and a 11:51 pm Newark arrival, with Red Cross member Blanche Gammell aiding transport.
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UNO Fails To Vote Upon Site For Permanent Headquarters
London February 12 The permanent headquarters committee adjourned without a vote on an interim UN site. San Francisco Atlantic City and New York were discussed with a French proposal to leave the decision to the secretary general. The matter moves to the general assembly where a two thirds vote is required for final approval.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Vincent Brousta
York City
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General Assembly
Assembly
Byrnes Backs British Loan To Accelerate World Trade
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes endorsed to day a proposed 3.75 billion dollar loan and trade agreement with Great Britain. He said the plan would create tangible gains for the United States and the world by expanding world trade and reducing economic practices that fuel poverty and conflict. The address, his first on the proposal first made public last December 6, urged swift action to back an expanding world economy.
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Great Britain
James F. Byrnes
United States
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Price Controls Must Remain For Long Time
The House Appropriations Committee told Congress there will be long delays in lifting many OPA price controls. Bowles outlined a timetable: rents controlled in 30 small areas, 17 added. milk and dairy suspensions unlikely until spring 1947. some fish may decontrol by May 1946. major meat items kept through July 1947. textiles and apparel unlikely to loosen by spring 1947. laundering and dry cleaning controls pushed to post spring. restaurants stay controlled at least until autumn. no major decontrol in construction materials. auto and auto parts restrictions not lifted before July 1, 1947.
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Chester Bowles
Pearl Harbor Probe Yields Mixed Views On War Duty
Adm Royal E Ingersoll testified that secret talks with Britain before Pearl Harbor discussed joint war plans against Japan The hearings drew predictions from Senator George that basic findings will emerge though responsibility may divide While Rep Frank B Keefe warned audiences that the findings may shock and disillusions
Depositor's Interest Scheme Burst in Greenville Trial
Testimony traced a loan operation linked to Roderick Davenport with $1,000 weekly interest on a $20,000 stake. Sadie Powers testified cash payments by mail to the depositor C W Britton and $5,000 from Debbie Hardison, with Powers admitting guilt and detailing multi‑million sums involved in 1944.
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Roderick Davenport
Davenport
Apple
Sadie “H. Powers
New Bern
C. W. Britton
Beaufort
Powers
Revised Version of Testament Read Quickly
The Rev Neil Crawford read the revised standard version of the New Testament in under eight hours to show young people the book is not long. He began the 553 page edition at 10 15 am and finished at 5 56 pm pausing only for orange juice.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Neil Crawford
Gorcesnes
University Arch of Christ
Chiang Kai-shek summons Friday conference in Nanking
The Chinese press says Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek has called an important military conference for Friday in Nanking attended by top generals from across China. The meeting may discuss reducing central government forces to 90 divisions as decided at Chungking.
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New York Strikes Paralyze City and Major Sectors
Strikes by small groups of workers halt business, industry, and entertainment in New York City as fuel shortages ripple through Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Nine day tugboat workers strike contributes to the crisis, creating widespread standstills across transportation and commerce.
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Philadelphia
Citywide transit strike talks set for 3 PM in mayor's office
Philadelphia officials announce a meeting at 3 p.m. in Mayor Bernard Samuel's office to resume discussions among the Philadelphia Transportation Company, the CIO Local 234 Transport Workers Union, and federal conciliators. It marks the first coordinated session since talks collapsed late Sunday night.
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Bernard Samuel
Philadelphia Transportation Company
Transport Workers Union
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Citywide transit strikes threaten Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York
A 3,400 power service em ate strike began at 4 a m in Pittsburgh area driving partial electric service loss for 1.5 million people. Philadelphia transit strike by 9,900 workers continued into its second day. New York City mayor ordered closings of public assemblies with only essential services allowed, as fuel shortages worsened due to tugboat supply disruption from New Jersey.
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William O’dwyer
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New Jersey
Southern Pine Lumber Price Increase Ordered
Washington February 12 The government revised a prior program and ordered a $3.25 per thousand board feet hike in the average mill price of southern pine lumber. Stabilization Director John C Collett said the increase would stay in effect until about August 15 and the OPA would announce the exact date soon. The change revises Colletts January 30 order which tied the rise to semi annual production goals.
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John C. Collett
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Collet
Lincoln Birthday Observances Honor Martyred Chief
Springfield Illinois marks Abraham Lincoln's 187th birthday with ceremonies at Lincoln's tomb Oak Ridge Cemetery. The American Legion leads a wreath pilgrimage with John Stelle and Maj Eldon W. of the sixth service officiating for President Truman. Governor Dwight H. Green to speak.
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National Legion
Finnish Role in German-Soviet War Plans Revealed
German general Erich Buschenhagen testified at the Nuremberg war crimes trial that Finland openly partnered with Germany in the planned invasion of the Soviet Union. He said joint cooperation details were set months before the 1941 attack and that reconnaissance of Finnish territories preceded the operation.
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Philippines
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Soviet Union
Erich Buschenhagen
Norway
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Friedrich von Paulus
Hitler
Hannegan Denies Truman Will Not Be 1948 Candidate
Democratic chairman Hannegan said there is no truth in a report that President Truman told advisers he would not seek the 1948 presidency. White House press secretary Ross would not comment. The report cited a Washington dispatch about a likely remark attributed to Truman, dismissed as unconfirmed by officials.
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Frank B. Keefe
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Pontiac, Mich
Robert E. Hannegan
Truman
Charles G. Ross
White House
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Chicago Sun
Wage-Price Plan Chiefs Are Active
President Truman and close advisers held a lengthy conference to finalize a new wage-price plan for the reconversion period. Key participants included M. Vinson John W. Snyder Chester Bowles Lewis Schwelbenbach and John C. Collet as they refined policy amid steel and electrical industry strikes. Bowles reportedly pushed price controls as a national policy frame.
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White House
John W. Snyder
OPA
Chester W. Bowles
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
John C. Collet
Bowles
Dr Isaac H Manning Dies at 79 in Chapel Hill
Dr Isaac Hall Manning a long time UNC medical school faculty member died at 11 this morning in Chapel Hill at age 79 He served 28 years as dean and 40 years on the faculty He founded the North Carolina hospital savings association and led the North Carolina medical society He is survived by his wife Mary Best Jones and three sons Howard John and I H Manning plus a son in Camp Butlernasr
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