Canada dissolves parliament amid historic union with Newfoundland
The dissolution follows a union deal adding a tenth province. Liberals may win the most seats but lack a working majority, needing support from smaller factions. The Socialist Cooperative Commonwealth party holds 32 seats, Social Credit 12, while Communists plan to contest seats led by Tim Buck. St Laurent notes cabinet expects James MacKinnon to seek a seat.
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Newfoundland
George
England
Socialist Cooperative Commonwealth Party
Social Credit Party
Tim Buck
St. Laurent
James MacKinnon
Inflation doubt shadows 1949 economy debate
The article notes a uncertain April with no inflation surge or deflation collapse. Officials see a move toward healthy dis inflation while President Truman keeps a stabilization framework. Republicans on the joint economic committee oppose anti inflation measures amid inflation risk debates.
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Economic Council
Edwin G. Nourse
Truman
Joint
Congressional Economic Committee
Weather Report for Cotton Regions and Surrounding Areas
The Weather Bureau reports temperatures and rainfall for the 24 hours ending 8 p m in the principal cotton growing areas and other regions.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Bond Support Grows on Scott Road Plan
Scott bonds have not yet been ascertained but all new board members favor the bond issue and the Scott road program. Formal resolutions advocating the measures may be adopted.
Trains Poised For Green Light In Canal Dispute
British police on a farm straddling the British Soviet border were arrested in the Soviet zone after cows and horses were driven away by raiders. Three MPs were seized by East German police, turned over to Soviet soldiers, then released at a ceremony. Brig. Benson and Gen Kvashnin held a cordial meeting promising no further interference with western craft on canal waters in the British sector.
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Suronov
J. F. Corbett
E. R. Benson
P. A. Kvashnin
Kvashnin
Benson
Evatt Foresees Berlin Blockade Easing and Peace Progress
Evatt argues that lifting the ten month blockade is probable as a Berlin settlement would spur broader peace talks. He praises United Nations work toward international peace and justice and cites the Mexican resolution urging cooperation among great powers and others. The article notes Babylon as an ancient market center around 3000 B.C.
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Berlin
United Nations
General Assembly
Security Council
Germany
Far East
Shanghai Food Shortage Threat Fears Amid Red Movements
Reports describe payrolls unpaid as workers face food rationing and possible riots. Communists extend a perimeter around Shanghai while diversions shift focus elsewhere. Red columns reach Techeng north of Hangchow. others penetrate Nanhuo and are checked near Kashing. Hangchow artillery fire heard. officials flee. local militias patrol.
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Hangchow
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Kashing
Chengtsecheng
Sin Wan Pao
South China
Global May Day Rallies Mark Cold War Tension Across Cities
Labor and anti fascist demonstrations ripple through New York Philadelphia Detroit and London as loyalty marches back Western bloc unity. Speeches by Barkley De Gaulle and Wallace highlight cross border protests amid Red Square and Stockholm events and a Shanghai May Day ban.
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Counts debate state funds for bond election in Guilford
Officials dispute who should pay for a bond election in Guilford County with the state assuming costs and counties expected to advance funds for reimbursement. Renfrew and Maxwell describe unusual funding. registrar plans and potential county appropriation are outlined as the March vote nears. An earthquake near Berkeley is reported later.
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Raymond Maxwell
State Board of Elctions
Renfrew
Maxwell
High Point
Guilford County
Chennault Congress Inquiry Push Grows
A bipartisan group of senators led by Bridges and McCarran seeks to question if U S supplied military aid to the Nationalists is being used effectively in the China war. The effort includes Senators Gurney Saltonstall Baldwin Morse Byrd Russell Hunt Chapman and Lyndon B Johnson with Bridges pressing for state department scrutiny and a possible hearing.
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R-Sd
Saltonstall
R-Mass
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Rconn
Bridges
R-Nh
Morse
R-Ore
Byrd
D-Va
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D-Ga
Hunt
D-Wye
Chapman
D-Ky
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
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United States
China
Acheson
McCarran
Chennault
Foreign Aid
Strike Clause as Labor Bill Pivot in Settlement Plan
Jacobs outlines a three step labor settlement scheme with a board recommendation a president proclamation and possible federal court enforcement. The plan would require keeping a portion of the industry in operation to protect the public welfare and push a faster settlement.
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Jacobs
Congress
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