U S Plea to Eastern Nations on Greek Children
The United States urged Albania Bulgaria Yugoslavia Romania Hungary Czechoslovakia and Poland to return 10000 to 14090 Greek children allegedly kidnapped and sent to the Communist bloc. Washington cites a May 26 Greek guerrilla claim and a UN committee report on removals to support repatriation.
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Romania
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Poland
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United Nations Committee
Fear of War Lingers as 1949 Looms for Europeans
Europeans say the 1948 threat has faded but anticipate renewed danger in 1949. Leaders in France, Britain, and Germany warn of economic strain and potential flare ups, while civilians brace for possible new conflicts and military mobilization.
Western Europe optimistic on recovery through 1955 says editor
Editor Louis Dolivet of United Nations World reports a wave of subdued optimism across Western Europe. He predicts Belgium fully recovered by 1950 France by 1952 and Britain by 1955 while England faces housing shortages and high prices. Europe remains wary of U S policy but credits gifts from private U S citizens with political affection toward the United States.
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United Nations World
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France
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United States
U. S
Russia
Red Army
Dewey Gains Momentum as Delegates Shift at Convention
Hallanan backs Dewey signaling unity as party factions realign. Saltonstall Withdraws as Massachusetts moves to Dewey on second ballot with Bradford and Halleck positioned for the ticket. Hot, sticky day as delegates settle into renewed effort.
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Dewey
Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Robert F Bradford
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Saltonstall
Convention
Jukebox Craze Captures German GIs and Waitresses
In postwar Berlin and across the U S zone German snack bars embrace the American jukebox as a popular novelty. Waitresses favor hillbilly tunes noting their charms and disliking a few records. A Chicago correspondent reports on roads, garages, and commuters in London with light humor and observations.
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Europe
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Army Air Base
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First Roll Call Vote in Republican Presidential Race
State by state roll call shows Dewey leading in many blocs with 2nd tier support from Stassen and Taft. Notable allocations include New York with 96 for Dewey and 1 for Taft. California 53 all for Warren. Illinois 56 for Green. Texas 30 for Taft.
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Dewey
Taft
Arizona
Stassen
Avkansas
California
Warren
Colorado
Siaesen
Connecicut
Baldwin
Delaware
Joe Martin
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Georgia
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North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Vandenberg
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Carroll Reece
Texas
Utah
Berlin in turmoil as currency swap sparks calls for freedom
Western Berlin residents urged to use the Soviet currency while Western accounts are frozen, with Berlin Socialists declaring Berlin must stay free from communism. A mass meeting was announced in the French sector as clashes between Communists and opponents intensify. The 4 power Kommandatura failed to meet as the Soviet member was unavailable, described by an American official as busy cutting power lines.
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Berlin
Public Works Committee of
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Places blames on Reds in Berlin power cut
State Department official Michael McDermott accused the Russians of flagrant violations by cutting off power and rail shipments to the western zones of Berlin. He said the Russians must bear responsibility for the tense situation and noted General Lucius Clay's warning that the western powers could not be ousted by any means short of war.
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State Department
Berlin
Michael McDermott
Germany
McDermott
Heidelburg
Lucius Clay
U. S
Clay
Sonny Returns After Solo Streetcar Stowaway Ride
A young boy ran away from home boarding a streetcar for a private adventure. Dispatcher Emery recalls two previous stowaways in twenty three years. Sonny returns before noon, reunites with parents, and resumes dining at the table hungry for food.
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Sonny
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