President seeks rapid approval of 400 million Greece Turkey aid
President Truman urged Congress to act swiftly on his request for 400 million dollars in aid to Greece and Turkey to avoid a stop-gap loan. He spoke at a news conference while House members debated a 100 million stop-gap plan and deferred detailed discussion until the UN Security Council meeting. The March 31 British aid withdrawal deadline loomed.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
Congress
Greece
Turkey
Middle East
Warren R. Austin
U. S
United Nations
UN Security Council
Austin
Lake Success
N. Y
Russia
United Nations Trusteeship Council
Trygve Lie
United States
Lie
Warren Austin
Security Council
Truman worries over rising prices and inflation risk
President Truman voiced concern at his 100th news conference about continued price increases. He praised International Harvester Ford and others for cutting costs, urged industry cooperation, and said price controls may continue after a full survey by his economic advisory council. He avoided a stance on portal-to-portal pay suits until legislation reaches his desk.
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Washington
Truman
International Harvester Company
Ford
Economic Advisory Council
Mt. Pulaski’s new white fire engine surprises residents
Mt. Pulaski unveils a white fire engine after a red truck burned. City council avoids red to reduce clashes with privately owned vehicles and to standardize response mobility.
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Mt. Pulaski
Tax Cutting Bill Wins Its First Test in House
The Republican backed 3.84 billion tax cut bill won its first test in the House by a take it or leave it vote on consideration. President Truman signaled opposition and Secretary Snyder warned against deficit financing as inflationary. Rep Knutson argued the measure would ease taxes and spur business while Taft foreshadowed Senate revisions. The decisive vote is set for tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Truman
Congress
Treasury
Snyder
Knutson
Rep
R.-Minn
Martin
R.-Mass
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Molotov Accepts Marshall Formula on China Information Plan
Moscow reports Foreign Minister Molotov accepted Secretary Marshall's plan to exchange information on China before April 1. He abandoned the earlier idea of an informal Big Three conference on China.
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Moscow
U.P
V. M. Molotov
George Marshall
China
Roads Passable but Ice Still Slows Traffic
Plow crews on emergency county schedule opened all roads but ice remains on pavements creating hazards. High way Commissioner Harold Herzog said closed roads from Monday blizzard are now passable but rough and slick in spots. Utility crews restored power and phone service near normal. several accidents were reported, including August Ramthrum, 70, injured after slipping on ice.
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Harold H. Herzog
Herzog
Sheriff's Department
CIO-UAW Board Ends 10 Day Session in Louisville
The CIO United Auto Workers international executive board ended its 10 day session in Louisville today. Officials said the move to attain intra union peace would be resumed at the New York meeting.
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Louisville
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
New York
Housing Shortage Delays Jail for Bronx Bricklayers
In New York Judge Morris Proscone cited a city housing shortage as a priority, halting jail time for three Bronx bricklayers accused of drinking on the street. Cornelius Michaels 41 John Langan 45 and Matthew Maloney 40 received suspended sentences.
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New York
Easter Seals Sale Seen Likely To Surpass 1946 Total
Kenosha and county drive aims to exceed the 1946 Easter Seals fund of 650 thousand dollars from 650 thousand seals. M Eugene Baker and Dorothy Schackmuth report strong progress with 100 percent school participation in several districts. Campaign runs through Easter Sunday April 6 benefiting Crippled Children and Adults with National Society sponsorship.
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Kenosha
M. Eugene Baker
Kenosha County
Crippled Children
Dorothy M. Schackmuth
Miss Schackmuth
National Society For Crippled Children and Adults
U. S
Baker
Hope Fading For 122 Men Entombed in Illinois Mine Pit
Hope fades for 122 men entombed in an Illinois mine pit as rescue teams work under difficult conditions. Officials report limited oxygen, uncertain timetables, and continuing efforts to reach the trapped miners.
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Illinois
Senate panel to vote on aid to Greece and Turkey
Senate Foreign Relations committee may vote tomorrow on President Truman’s $400,000,000 program to aid Greece and Turkey against Communism. Leader Barkley predicted quick approval and a final vote on quarantining Communism in the Middle East.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Alben W. Baakley
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Truman
Greece
Turkey
Barkley
Middle East
Fifteen More Veteran Apartments Near Completion Here
Fifteen more apartments will be ready on Friday for occupancy by veterans and their families at the Emergency Housing Project north of Bonnie Hame. John G. Williams, assistant city engineer, said the project started last August to help World War II veterans and has advanced greatly in two weeks. All 84 four room units will be used, with tenants chosen by an impartial system prioritizing the neediest cases. Tenants move into the five converted army barracks beginning Friday, with sites west of Thirty-first avenue. Weatherproofing and utility work progressed despite poor weather, and residents report favorable conditions in the new quarters compared with prior barracks.
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Bonnie Hame
John G. Williams
Williams
Thirty-first Avenue
Ex-Hungarian Major Celebrates 111th Birthday on Wisconsin Farm
Arpad Sabados born in 183? marks his 111th birthday at a Kenosha county farmhouse 20 miles from Milwaukee. He plans to sell his last farm and move to the city, having owned 23 farms across the United States and Europe since leaving the Hungarian army after 44 years of service.
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Arpad Sabados
Peter Mihallovich
Chicago
Sabados
Kenosha County
Arpad
United States
Europe
Phillips
Price County
Wisconsin
America
Mid-West
Mississippi
Stevensville
Mich
Ohio
Miner Calls Mine Blast Lucky Day for Centralia Vet
Albert K. Gates, 65, a longtime coal miner in Centralia, narrowly avoided the disaster after calling in sick with a head cold. He said the Lord took care of him today as news spread of the blast and unknown fatalities.
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Centralia
Albert K. Gates
Gates
Centralia Blast Death Toll Rises. Five Survive
Centralia Illinois mourns as a coal mine explosion traps 131 workers. nine survivors remain amid toxic fumes 540 feet underground. Rescue efforts persist with teams sealing rooms and removing debris as officials declare the disaster the nation's worst in 19 years.
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Centralia Coal Co
Centralia
Ill
Fred Hellmeyer
Centralia Coal Company
No. 5
Mather
Scott Field
Snow-stalled Bus Freed After Night in Snowbank
A Greyhound bus with 23 aboard remained stuck in a deep snow rift near Antioch Illinois overnight. A snow plow from Elgin freed the vehicle after two other plows broke down. Driver Jerry Hijunk kept the heater running as the bus resumed its trip to Minneapolis, leaving Chicago late the previous day.
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Antioch
Ill
U.P
Greyhound
Minneapolis
Elgin
Jerry Hijunk
Chicago
Coast Guard man rescued from deep hole outside Kenosha station
Chief Boatswain's Mate Russell A. Watson was trapped up to his neck in a 9 foot hole dug to repair a sewer near the Kenosha Coast Guard station. Rescue by water department workers and police brought him out and he was taken to St. Catherine's hospital with back pains but no serious injuries after x rays.
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Russell A. Watson
Kenosha
Fire Department
Watson
Water Department
St. Catherine's Hospital
King Dowell
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