American writer Anna Louise Strong arrested in Moscow
Moscow reports Anna Louise Strong, famed American author and correspondent, has been arrested on espionage charges and will be deported. The 63 year old journalist represented Allied Labor News and is one of seven U.S. correspondents in Moscow. Other embassies and news agencies list Eddy Gilmore Thomas P. Whitney Henry Shapiro Joseph Newman Andrew Steiger and Harrison Salisbury as present or authorized to cover Soviet affairs.
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Joseph Newman
New York Herald Tribune
Edmund Stevens
Christian Science Monitor
Andrew Steiger
Overseas News Agency
Harrison E. Salisbury
New York Times
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Drew Middleton
Marine Wing Starts Flight to Caribbean Bases
Two hundred aircraft of the Second Marine Air Wing began a two day mass flight to bases in Puerto Rico marking the first phase of Atlantic command exercises in the Caribbean. Major General Field Harris led the wing and maneuvers were to Vieques Island until March 16 with refueling stops in Miami and Guantanamo Bay before arriving at Roosevelt Roads and Losey Field in Puerto Rico.
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MacArthur Denied Request for More Troops in Japan
Secretary of the Army Royall said General Douglas MacArthur was told it would be impractical to send additional troops or planes to Japan. Royall, who met MacArthur during a Pacific tour, stated there was no discussion of MacArthur returning to the United States and no planned change in Japan’s troop strength or command.
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Farmers Convention Reflects Farms as Business Men in Asheville
Around the North Carolina Farm Bureau gathering in Asheville the line blurs between farming and business. The 13th annual convention shows weather bright, policy focus over personalities, and strong rural road bond support among 1500 delegates from a pop of half a million. Prominent figures include Senator Adam Whitly and Representatives Royster Edwards and Gordon, with resolutions likely backing road and school programs and opposition to the motor vehicles inspection law.
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Mindszenty Trial Seen As Vatican Reconciliation Step
In Budapest top Hungarian communist spokesman Josef Revai said the government was compelled to expose charges against Cardinal Mindszenty to the Vatican to allow the Holy See a chance to remove him. He claimed the move aimed at reconciling church and state.
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Fighting Mad Land Owners Descend On Capitol Hill
Washington February 15 landlords descended on Capitol Hill threatening mass eviction if rent controls persist. They backed defiance of controls at a rally led by the Property Owners Association of America. Rep Patman urged lawful conduct while opposing violent protest.
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Watch dog at Strickland Motor theft shocks town
A watchdog at Strickland Motor Company was stolen on February 15. The incident stunned locals and drew police attention as investigators search for the missing guard.
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Strickland Motor Company
Scarcity of Fish Sends Trawlers Off Coast
Norfolk area reports few catches as Gloucester fleet withdraws for winter. Holy Family captain Matt Moceri says fish scarce and prices poor. About 20 trawlers still operate from Hampton Roads awaiting better catches. Gloucester fleet plans return trips if luck improves. In Raleigh, a Mebane Telephone Co gains rate increase approval totaling about 2100 dollars annually.
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Mrs Roosevelt Calls Mindszenty Trial One of Stupid Moves
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt in Poughkeepsie denounces the Mindszenty treason trial as one of the most stupid things the USSR has done. Speaking to 1200 at a Dutchess County World Affairs meeting she criticizes communism and notes no focus on church tithe or de nomination. She avoids linking the Russian role to the trial.
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Dutchess County Council of World Affairs
First Money Battle Looms In Congress Over Social Security Plan
The 81st Congress opens major funding wrangles over a 466.9 million bill to finance miscellaneous agencies. Key disputes target provisions affecting the reclamation bureau hiring and executives, TVA plant funding at New Johnsonville, and extending wartime and housing offices. Rep. Taber cites TVA and reclamation hiring as the main fights. House Chairman Cannon expresses confidence in passage.
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Reclamation Bureau
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U S Hesitates Against Automatic War Pact Clause
U S senators undercut a blanket war pledge in talks on the Atlantic alliance proposing no automatic commitment to war. Connally and Vandenberg insist Congress retains final authority to declare war, signaling a restraining hand on a broad defensive pact with European nations.
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Three Die In Gaston Fire In Lowell Home Disaster
In Gastonia North Carolina a fire destroyed a three room frame home in Lowell killing Barbara Jean Worthy 3 months and Ernest Worthy Jr 3. Edith Worthy 31 died later in hospital after telling attendants she poured kerosene into a stove causing an explosion and flames.
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Bull Dies of Broken Heart on Desert Vigil
In Las Vegas a Brahma bull died after two weeks of guarding a dead cow on railroad tracks. Union Pacific crew reported the bull refused hay and starved beside his mate, dying in the desert and being buried beside her.
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Warlick Takes Up Duties As Federal Judge
Wilson Warlick of Newton was sworn in as the sixth judge of the Western North Carolina District. He previously served as a Superior Court judge from the 16th NC district since 1931. Judge Ed win Yates Webb of Shelby administered the oath at a small ceremony attended by about 200 people.
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North Carolina eyes repeal of yearly auto inspections
Raleigh February 15 reports show a heated committee hearing on removing mechanical inspection laws while some groups push for preserving at least one annual test. Supporters warn of public safety risks and favor a compromise keeping yearly inspections rather than full repeal.
Truman summons 15 Ways and Means Democrats to discuss expanded Social Security
President Truman invites ten Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee to the White House for a 10 a.m. meeting to discuss a broadened Social Security program including government payment of doctor bills. The talks may also cover a proposed 4 billion dollar tax increase and new federal aid for needy individuals.
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Rayburn signals likely tax increase amid social security push
House Speaker Rayburn said a tax increase is probable after a White House meeting with President Truman. He denied reports that tax legislation was sidelined, noting the president asked for social security priority and that Truman may announce a tax plan on Thursday.
Security tax boost separate from $4 billion general tax rise
The text notes a security tax increase would be separate from the proposed $4 billion general tax hike, and mentions that a formal stance or decision has not yet been provided. It implies ongoing consideration of fiscal measures and potential tax policy adjustments.
Early Vote On Road Bill Forecast in North Carolina
Raleigh February 15 The legislature considered an early committee vote on Governor Scott's proposed 200 million rural road bond issue. Senate Roads Chairman D L Ward planned a joint meeting with House Roads Chairman William T Hatch to allow committee members to speak. Ward noted many members would be at the State Farm Bureau convention in Asheville until Thursday or Friday. The joint appropriations committee prepared item by item work on 1949 51 spending, hearing Revenue Commissioner Edwin Gill on next two years' revenues before executive session. The House altered a coin operated vending machine tax bill and municipalities would get some receipts. The Senate revived a proposal to let municipalities set 25 mph speed limits in residential districts. The vending machine bill would keep the 100 operator tax for music, tobacco and drink machines, 25 tax on food distributors, and add 25 operator tax for slot toilet distributors. It would impose an 80 tax per music or beverage machine with 10 going to state, county, and city. machines outside municipalities taxed at 20 with 10 to state and county.
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