Senate battle over Marshall Plan bookkeeping sparks tax cut dispute
In Washington, February 18, Republicans push a two-year bookkeeping plan to fund the Marshall Plan by shifting $3 billion to this year’s books, aiming to bolster tax cut prospects. Senator Byrd and others challenge the move, while Millikin forecasts faster tax relief as the House already passes a $6.5 billion annual cut.
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Wallace Man Victorious In Bronx ALP Congressional Race
New York February 18 The Wallace backed American Labor party candidate Leo Isacson won the Bronx 24th district special election. The upset sent shock waves through Democratic leaders while Wallace, speaking in Tampa, claimed the third party could become the first in 1948.
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Wallace Eyes Florida Politics After Bronx Victory
Henry A. Wallace, upbeat over Leo Isacson's Bronx win, met supporters in St. Petersburg and Miami after a Tampa speech. He plans another Miami address, with 2,336 cheering the Bronx election result.
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Wallace wins large victory in 24th district race
The contest saw Wallace roll up a decisive lead over three opponents, a result seen as a gauge of presidential support in a national race. Democrats traditionally dominate the 24th district, with New York state leaders watching not just Wallace but the ALP's strength as a political factor.
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Weather summary for North Carolina and select cities
North Carolina looks clear to partly cloudy and warm today with mild tonight. The weather map lists readings for Charleston Charlotte Chicago Columbia Denver Detroit and more, with temperatures and rainfall data from the latest 24 hour period ending 8:30 am, including highs and lows across multiple cities.
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380000 Suit Filed Against Printers Union
A group of 28 Philadelphia commercial printing firms filed a 380000 damage suit against the AFL International Typographical Union and its Philadelphia local. They allege conspiracy to violate the Taft Hartley act due to overtime bans and coercive tactics. The Allied Printing Employers Association seeks injunctive relief against an illegal no contract policy.
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Philly Banker Robbed of 40000 in Suburban Raid
Caleb F. Fox Jr., a prominent Philadelphia banker and sportsman, was robbed of about 40000 in valuables by four masked men who invaded his Rydal home. The attackers herded seven people to a bedroom, tied them with bed sheets, then looted fur coats jewelry and silverware valued at roughly 40000.
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Hagana doubles shock troop strength to ten thousand
In Jerusalem on February 18 Hagana’s shock force is reported to have grown to at least 10 000 men with full armored units being prepared to support attacks. Arab attacks are described as feints and no immediate onslaught is expected. Frontier defenses are tested but no territory will be abandoned.
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Royall Returns Home After Panama Carib Trip
Army Secretary Royall returns to Washington from a 10 day inspection trip to Panama and other Caribbean areas.
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De Valera Obliterated As Ireland Premier After 16 Years
In Dublin on February 18 Eamon de Valera faced defeat as parliament elected a new prime minister after 16 years in power. John A Costello, a Fine Gael leader, led a five party anti De Valera coalition to a narrow victory with shifts from National Labor deputies.
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Roof Collapse Kills Four In Kingsport Construction
In Kingsport Tennessee late yesterday a concrete and steel roof on a one story construction site collapsed trapping about 35 workers. Four men died William H Wallen Gate City Virginia Alfred Roberts Fall Branch Tennessee Floyd W Tipton Maryville Tennessee William H Dougherty Blair s Gap Tennessee and ten others were injured James Pruitt address unavailable was in critical condition with skull and leg injuries.
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Seven Drowned When Auto Goes Into Creek
POMEROY Ohio February 18 Seven persons drowned last night when their automobile plunged into a flooded creek at Bradbury three miles southwest of here The victims all residents of Jackson Ohio were Wilbur Keller 27 Mrs Roy Keller 52 his mother Mrs Clara Diles 54 Mrs Goldie Lambert 33 Henry Lambert 7 her son Mrs George Sturgill 18 and Richard Trego 8
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Rent Control Legislation To Be Rushed by Congress
Congress moves to extend rent control as the existing law nears expiration. Senate Republicans back a quick vote on a one-year extension, while Rep. Wolcott questions feasibility of a long-term fix by the February 29 deadline. A 30-day stopgap is likely first.
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Lenten Business Decline Signals Sluggish Retail Trade
Retailers report stronger Lenten downturn with customer resistance rising and daily purchases increasing. After a grain slump, prices seem steadier though wholesale swings persist. Wheat and oats fell nationwide. soybeans advanced. hog and beef markets mixed with butter rising.
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Carolina Magazine to end after July 1 at UNC
Charlotte News reports a Chapel Hill dispatch that UNC students voted to discontinue the 104 year old Carolina Magazine in a referendum. 1552 of about 7000 ballots favored ending the publication with Tarnation the humor magazine most supported by 504 votes.
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Jockeying Charge Against Rep Allen by Owen Roberts
Owen J Roberts accused Representative Allen of legalistic jockeying to block a vote on universal military training. Roberts, former Supreme Court Justice, called it a travesty of representative government as the House Rules Committee stalled a bill backing mandatory training for teenagers.
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Friction Grows in UN Palestine Commission
Private sources indicate rising conflict within the United Nations Palestine commission despite two reports to the Security Council being approved unanimously. Chairman Dr. Karel Lisicky of Czechoslovakia and Philippine representative Senator Vincente J. Francisco voiced tensions at separate statements, with Lisicky opposing public views on the international military force for Holy Land partition.
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Lee Goins Local Hangs Self in Home Near Jackson Lake
Everett Lee Goins 47 year old farmer of the Jackson Lake section southeast of the city died by hanging at his home this morning around 10 o clock. County coroner Dr W W Harvey ruled death by own action as relatives noted a prolonged illness. The man was alone with his 17 year old son Barney until 9:45 when he left on an errand and returned to find his father suspended from a 12 foot beam. Barney cut him down and notified officers. County deputies from High Point guarded the scene.
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AFL May Give Up Search For Political Director
The AFL may abandon plans for a political director amid upheaval from the Wheeler incident. Former Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana was tentatively chosen after nine candidates, but reservations he added dissolved the agreement. The league aims to counter Taft-Hartley act restrictions and target lawmakers who backed the labor law. Wheeler said a single vote should not decide opposition and he cannot commit full time due to his Washington practice.
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Aid Plan Sought for China with 570 Million Grant
President Truman asked Congress for 570 million dollars to aid China with economic stabilization and recovery. The program would start after approval and run about one year through June 30, 1949. The plan includes 150 million in loans or gifts and 60 million for reconstruction projects with imports financing in cereals tobacco petroleum fertilizer coal and repair parts.
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Chilean President Warns Against Antartic Aggression
President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla declares that any foreign power attempting to seize Chilean Antarctic territory will be treated as aggression against the Americas. He spoke to Chilean troops on Greenwich Island amid the Britain Chile dispute and criticized European imperialism.
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Britain eyes private settlement on Falkland dispute
A high government source says a three nation dispute over the Falklands may be turned over to the United Nations, though Britain would prefer a private settlement. It was not disclosed who would submit the dispute to the UN.
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Nationwide One Hour Strike by Italian Postal Workers
About 100000 government postal and telegraph workers, led by the communist influenced Italian labor confederation, walked off for one hour in Rome to press wage and seniority demands. They returned to work at 9 am after the government council of state promised prompt action to implement cabinet approved terms.
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