Greece Trusts U S Aid as Truman Seeks Stabilization
President Truman received messages from Greek leaders pledging full cooperation in restoring peace and security. The White House noted hope for a new era in Greece aided by a proposed 400 million dollar loan program for Greece and Turkey. Other nations may seek aid as anti communist efforts expand near Soviet borders.
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Washington
White House
Truman
United States
Eben Ayers
Florida
Greece
Turkey
Iran
Syria
Lebanon
Hungary
Palestine
Market Antics Trigger Charges In Grain Fluctuations
CHICAGO March 15 A commodity exchange official charged that unpredictable government actions drive wide grain futures swings. Walter Scott Kansas City president of the National Association of Commodity Exchanges and Allied Trades said high prices stem from government policies and actions. He cited relief purchases, price backing away, the CCC reentry, expanded export programs, and government absorption of offers as factors intensifying competition and tightening supplies.
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Chicago
Commodity Exchange
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Walter Scott
National Association of Commodity Exchanges and Allied Trades, Inc
Scott
Association
New York
Commodity Credit Corporation
Weather Update: Partly Cloudy and Colder Across Central Areas
The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions today and colder tonight with low temperatures around 26 to 34 degrees in central portions. Sunday remains partly cloudy with brisk winds and cooler highs, while the region records show varied temperatures across major cities including Charlotte and Raleigh.
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Carolina
Chiang Kai-shek calls for force to suppress Communists
Chiang Kai-shek told the Kuomintang central executive committee at Sun Yat-Sen’s tomb that the all-out Communist rebellion is widening daily and must be settled by armed force. He urged clear resolutions to inaugurate constitutional government amid civil war in Shantung and Manchuria. Yenan radio said government planes bombed and strafed Red Army towns for seven hours and troops attacked the Yenan border area.
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Nanking
Chiang Kai-shek
Kuomaintan
Sun Yat-Sen
Chiang
China
Generalissimo
Kuomintang
Yangtze River
Shantung Province
Manchuria
Yenan
San Francisco
Associated Press
Hoey Honored By Art Body For Civic Service
Senator Hoey of North Carolina was honored by the American Artist's Professional League with a special citation for cultural spirit and civic interest. The award, to be presented at a capitol ceremony, recognizes his support for visual education and the Hickory art museum. Hoey, former NC governor, helped secure large school appropriations and state art funding.
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Washington
American Artist's Professional League
Senator Hoey
Hickory
N. C
State Art Society
France Breaks With Bulgaria Over Sofia Incidents
ARIS March 15 reports France ended commercial talks with Bulgaria and expelled two Bulgarian journalists on 48 hours notice in retaliation for Sofia incidents that also led to the expulsion of a woman reporter for the French Press agency.
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ARIS
France
Bulgaria
Sofia
Governor Sees Race Problem As Top Issue
Governor Cherry told the North Carolina Commission on Interracial Cooperation that the race question remains universal and cannot be solved by society or law alone. He noted 75 years of progress since emancipation and urged starting at home to end prejudice, stating white on white discrimination fuels broader racial bias.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Commission On Interracial Cooperation
Cherry
Tax Plan Backed by Knutson Despite World Turmoil
Rep. Knutson R Minn rejects delay calls and urges immediate tax relief. He predicts House Ways and Means will approve a 20 percent across the board income tax cut with retroactivity to January 1 amid a looming GOP split and Democratic protests.
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Washington
Rep
Knutson
R-Minn
House
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
Congress
Truman
Keating
R-Ny
United Party
Rail Workers Seek Increase in Pay Across 500000 Labor Force
Chicago dispatch reports 500000 rail workers vote to reopen negotiations for a straight cent an hour raise. A spokesman says the demand would set the pace for other unions as 700 general chairmen from eight shop craft groups back the plan to file with more than 300 railroads immediately. James M Burns notes higher living costs drive the request.
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Chicago
Mavens
James M. Burns
AFL Railway
Legislators Quick Pace Aims for Early Adjournment
In Raleigh on March 15 lawmakers sped through a busy week led by a record appropriations bill and an anti closed shop measure. The house finance committee approved a wine sales ban in 14 counties, with others able to join under similar laws, signaling a dry force victory.
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Senate Chamber
North Carolina
Raleigh
Sherwood Brockwell
Senate
House Finance Committee
North Carolina Senate Passes Local Bills in Busy 1947 Session
Raleigh reports a busy Saturday as the legislature approved 24 local bills including a Swain County trustee appointment for the Andrews city administrative school unit. A state-wide honor referendum failed in the Senate finance committee, and efforts to fund a 30 percent teacher salary increase in the appropriations bill were defeated as House amendments were approved.
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Raleigh
Jones of
Swain
Andrews City
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Sen. L. M. Chaffin
Rubber Strike Threat Fades in Wage Talks
In Cleveland CIO United Rubber workers and four major companies resumed a 10 day conference and reported progress toward a wage settlement. Unionists seek a 26 cent hourly increase as negotiations continue with optimism for an agreement amid the ongoing talks.
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Cleveland
Cio-United Rubber Workers
Big Four
Final Reminder Your Income Tax Return Now Due
Washington March 15 final reminder that the federal income tax return is due today. Most internal revenue offices will be open all day to receive returns and mailed returns postmarked before midnight are on time. Late returns incur a penalty.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Closed Shop Banned Across Twelve States
Legislatures in a quarter of states have moved to outlaw the closed shop with bills approved in North Carolina Texas Tennessee North Dakota New Mexico Georgia and Virginia. Earlier adopters include Arizona South Dakota Nebraska Arkansas and Florida with others pending in Connecticut Iowa Kansas Maine Minnesota Oregon and South Carolina. </s>
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North Carolina
Texas
Tennessee
North Dakota
New Mexico
Georgia
Virginia
Ariaona
South Dakota
Nebraska
Arkansas
Florida
Conecticut
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Minnesota
Oregon
South Carolina
Colorado
Ida
West Virginia
Wyoming
Nevada
Arizona
Pravda Attacks Truman Policy as Imperialist Eyes Rise
Soviet press denounces Truman aid to Greece and Turkey, calling it imperialist expansion and a threat to UN peace. Pravda blames U.S. leaders including Marshall, critiques Wallace and Franco, and mocks Churchill praise of Truman’s speech. Izvestia echoes interference in other states affairs.
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Moscow
United States
Greece
Turkey
Pravda
Truman
Communist Party
Central Committee
U. S
George C. Marshall
Izvestia
United Nations
I'N
United Nations Organization
UN Security Council
Commerce
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Newublic
New York
Europe
Asia
Francisco Franco
Winston Churchill
Franco
Churchill
Fulton
Russia
Fultonro
Clay Assumes Command of Yank Army
Lt. Gen. Lucius D. Clay assumed command of United States armed forces in Europe in Frankfurt joining after Gen. McNarney. He accepted Oak Leaf Cluster for distinguished service and pledged peace and security under the United Nations while preparing to depart for Moscow.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Lucius D. Clay
United States
Europe
Clay
Joseph T. McNarney
Moscow
Marshall
Army Headquarters
McNarney
United Nations
Truman Tries Florida Fishing Adventure at Key West
President Truman decided to try fishing during a lazy weekend at a naval submarine base in Key West Florida. Press Secretary Ross said the president will not comment on Moscow criticism of his Europe policy and that no fixed fishing schedule has been set.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Florida
Moscow
Europe
Charles G. Ross
Izvestia
United States
Greece
Turkey
Congress
Mr. Truman
Ross
General Will Serve In Role Of Advisor
Moscow dispatch reports Secretary of State Marshall summoned Lt. Gen. Lucius D. Clay to Moscow to serve as a peace adviser to the council of foreign ministers. Clay, newly appointed U S military governor of Germany, is asked to join discussions to provide informed answers amid Soviet criticisms of German administration.
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Moscow
Geo CS. Marshall
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
Council of Foreign Ministers
Clay
U. S
Marshall
United States
Council
Stalin likely to press Marshall on Truman Greece Turkey plan
Moscow reports Stalin expected to speak his mind to U S Secretary of State Marshall when he meets the American envoy. The Soviet leader will assess the Truman aid plan’s meaning for the Soviet Union and may offer strong criticism. The timing of any such talk remains uncertain.
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Moscow
Stalin
U.S
Marshall
Truman
Greece
Turkey
Soviet Union
Mr. Truman
Marshall Molotov clash shapes U S and Soviet democracy debate
The article notes widening tensions between US Secretary of State Marshall and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov as they prepare to discuss peace treaties for Germany and Austria. It says Marshall prefers written exchanges with the Russians on China limited to troop withdrawals, while avoiding China's internal affairs.
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V. M. Molotov
China
United States
U. S. Parce
Marshall
Molotov
Germany
Austria
Wrecked Air France DC-3 Found on Alpine Peak
The missing air liner with 23 aboard was sighted atop Mt Moucherolle in the French Alps after snowfall. Four Americans were among the 18 passengers. survivors unconfirmed. Plane departed Nice for Paris. wreckage amid heavy snow near Château Bernard, 25 miles south of Grenoble.
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Air France
Mt. Moucherolle
French Alps
Lyon
Alps
Nice
Chateau Bernard
Grenoble
Edwin Mantz
Germany
Anfossi
New York City
Farber
Wees
Arts
Muller
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