Four Wives For Others Says Writer
Cairo report on Tewfik El Hakim known as the George Bernard Shaw of the Middle East. Hakim advocates four wives for every man and defends polygamy while refusing to take a second wife himself. He argues multiple wives provide companionship cooking and romance, likening a man with one wife to a car with one tire. The piece notes Egyptian women’s mixed reaction and Hakim’s fame and money as a writer of Akhbar Elyom.
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Iran Premier Confident Of Settlement
Iran's Premier Qavam voiced confidence a satisfactory settlement would be found in the Iran Soviet dispute and suggested a possible quick resolution. He noted the issue hinges on evacuation by other means and said the security council would agenda it if not solved. Secretary Byrnes said he would attend the UNO discussion, sitting in on the Iran case only.
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Batavia Area To Be Cleared Of Armed Men
British headquarters announced in Batavia that southern Bandoeng would be cleared of all armed men due to indiscriminate mortaring and incendiarism. Indonesians occupy the area. action to be carried out with possible gas and, if feasible, without bloodshed.
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Washington Sees Clearer Understanding
Washington reports a hopeful mood in international relations as Lt. Walter Bedell Smith prepares to depart for Moscow as the United States ambassador. Generalissimo Stalin’s support for the United Nations is seen as encouragement, while President Truman says he has long known Stalin’s stance. The White House briefed on the matter last night.
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Stalin press statement stirs cautious reaction in Lisbon
In Lisbon on March 3, Stalin's statement circulated to the press but was later censored as Portuguese media may only publish unpleasing reports about Stalin. Lawmakers praised the stance against war while doubting Russia’s full backing. Senator Hatch argues Russia must align its actions with Stalin’s UNO equality principle, remarking Stalin misreads free speech.
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Refugees Challenge UNRRA At Council Meeting
Atlantic City delegates to UNRRA met to resolve what to do with more than 500000 displaced persons who refuse to return home while 47 nations weighed the global food supply to feed a hungry world.
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Poland cites propaganda to refugees at UNRR council
Poland denounced relief for refugees and exiles who refuse to return home, saying they face systematic propaganda by irresponsible trouble makers aiming to sow another war. Jan Stanczyk, Poland's health minister, urged delegates from 47 nations to deny aid to those unwilling to repatriate despite physical fitness for reconstruction.
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Food relief and rationing debate stirs urgent action
Private and public voices converge on rationing and prioritizing aid for ex-enemy nationals. A push to revert to wartime cereal, fat and oil controls gathers pace despite Agriculture Secretary Anderson’s deeming it impractical. Herbert Lehman supports harsher stall, warning the world food crisis may be long. Russia threatens to block UNRRA aid to those who won t return home, raising a key conference clash.
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Paris plea for aid as Europe faces hunger and economic collapse
Paris reports France seeks assistance under its five year plan amid widespread European distress. Envoy Leon Blum leads requests as hunger and economic disruption spread, blamed on war destruction and Nazi occupation. The column notes recovery hinges on Western aid and a sound economy.
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Iran Premier Seeks Russian Troop Exit Agreement
Qavam warned that evacuation of Russian troops from Iran is the central issue and would unlock others. He claimed no new Russian troops entered since March 2 and pressed that Russia must leave. He called Ala's UN letter unauthorized and urged diplomacy without further misunderstandings after noting direct negotiations have failed.
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Truman To Make Hard-Hitting Jackson Day Speech
President Truman is set to deliver a hard hitting keynote address at Jackson Day dinners nationwide. The White House says it will be his first major political speech since taking office and describe it as front page material. Secretary Wallace will also speak on the same platform. The 2,000 word speech will be given at the main $100 plate banquet in Washington at 10:15 p.m. EST following Wallace's 12 minute address.
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GM Strike Likely to Dominate CIO Convention
Atlantic City March 23 The GM strike looms as a central issue at the CIO United Auto Workers convention opening with about 2,000 delegates. The session features a tense atmosphere as leaders prepare for potential clashes over presidential leadership and a possible challenge by Walter Reuther against R J Thomas. A draft resolution criticizing strike handling and a possible stand against company security clauses in union contracts are expected to provoke debate on the convention floor.
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Three Men Escape After Warsaw Robbery
Warsaw police chief Thomas A. Rogers said federal state and county officers hunted for three men who escaped after two robbed the Warsaw post office. A running gun battle with Officer Ira Ezzell left the trio fleeing in an auto with a third accomplice. Stamps and sugar were reported stolen, with suspicions tying the group to earlier robberies in Wallace and Rosehill.
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Democrats Pay 50 Per Plate For State Dinner
Five hundred North Carolina Democrats each paid 50 dollars toward an 18000 dollar fall campaign fund and are expected for the annual Jackson day dinner in Raleigh. Oklahoma Governor Robert Kerr will deliver the keynote address, having spoken at the 1944 Democratic National Convention. National committeeman Wilkins Horton of Pittsboro directs arrangements and will preside at the speaker's table with state officials and lawmakers present. Governor Cherry will introduce Kerr.
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Reds Promise To Quit China By April 30
In Chungking on March 23 the Russian government pledged to withdraw all Soviet forces from Manchuria by April 30, per a note cited by foreign minister Wang Shih-chieh to the people's political council. Tensions rose as clashes loomed with both sides moving forces toward Szepingkai and rail links between Mukden, Changchun sabotaged.
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Pope Shows Interest In World Food Problem
In Rome on March 23 former U S President Herbert Hoover said after a 25 minute audience with Pope Pius XII that the pontiff was intensely interested in the food problem and very anxious about the famine world wide. Hoover and Hugh Gibson met privately with the Pope and later introduced more members of his party. The Pope did not deliver an expected address.
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Secrets Of Bomb Are Declared To Be Safe
In Los Angeles on March 23 Maj. Gen. Leslie R. Groves stated that the atom bomb secrets remain safe from spy rings. He likened the project to a 100000 piece jigsaw puzzle, noting a single betrayal would reveal only a small portion. Groves spoke during a visit to inspect ships for Bikini atoll tests and linked recent experiment delays to improved results.
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Food Crisis Triggers Suicides In Hamburg Hunger
In Hamburg a 45-year-old German woman hanged herself after depleting her March bread ration and another woman killed herself by stepping in front of a train. British authorities warn that if German rations of 1,000 calories daily do not rise within weeks, starvation effects will intensify. Looting of bread shops continues despite extra police as supplies from Denmark, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Britain, and Norway are readied, though limited to prioritize easing hunger. A British medical officer notes early signs of starvation in Germanys second largest city.
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Dark Picture Is Painted By George Earle
Boston March 23 Arriving from Istanbul George H Earle former governor of Pennsylvania and ex minister to Bulgaria calls Russia the greatest danger and predicts a frightful menace to civilization He urges an ultimatum to Russia and says he would use the atomic bomb while available if Russia refuses He faults American statesmen as Pollyannas and says they lull the public into a false sense of security
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Kurdish Actions Not Crystallized, Observer Says
An American observer arriving from Tehran reported that Kurdish actions in three besieged western towns of Iran have not crystallized. He noted rumors abound but stressed there is no definite, accurate report at present.
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Two Officials Of Project In Protests
Washington reports two officials connected with Pacific atomic bomb tests floated the idea of an indefinite delay. President Truman said tests would be postponed about six weeks to allow more Congressmen to witness. Secretary Ross had no new date. Senator Huffman seeks to cancel tests, urging permanent postponement.
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One-Pound Girl Born Prematurely in Hollywood Hospital
Hollywood March 23 A one pound baby delivered by caesarean at Presbyterian Hospital is listed in fair condition with good color and a cry. The infant, 10 inches long, is daughter of Mrs Linda Ververs and was placed in an oxygen tent and fed by tube. Father is R M Ververs a Hawthorne garage operator. Doctors note survival chances are remote but increase with each hour lived.
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