Truman Sets Multi Billion Cap on Defense Spending
President Truman slashed the armed forces request to about 3.0 billion dollars for preparedness noting war is not imminent and aims for a peace program instead. Officials say higher nonmilitary items and ship programs may be added but not exceed the cap.
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Air Force Chiefs of Staff
Ninth Democrats To Hold Rally In Pennington Gap
Ninth District Democrats plan a ten dollar per plate dinner at Shelburnes Cafe in Pennington Gap on April 15 to launch Tom B. Fugate’s campaign for Congress. Guest speaker George M. Warren will address the event as county party chairmen E. S. Suttle reports. About 160 key Democrats are expected. Fugate is the first Lee County Democratic nominee for Congress since Col A L Pridsmore 72 years ago.
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Shelburnes Cafe
E. S. Suttle
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George M. Warren
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A. L. Pridemoore
Col. Pridsmore
Bath Virginia
Officials Seek Spain Dismissal From Recovery Plan
Washington officials pressed to remove the welcome Franco provision from the European recovery bill before final Congressional approval. Administration and State Department authorities argue the clause has no real effect on Europe and runs counter to current policy. The aid program lets 16 cooperating nations decide invitations, and officials say the United States should not coerce Spain’s inclusion.
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Congress
Cate Department
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Europe
United States
Spain
U S Air Carriers Aid Dardanelles Defense Plan
The United States ships escort carrier Rendova carrying former U S Air Force planes is sailing from San Bernardino for Istanbul to reinforce the Dardanelles with 700000 Turkish troops awaiting aid. Two more escort carriers will follow from Norfolk in May and June as part of a Greek Turkish air program. A Navy mission of about 269 Americans supports the effort, with 100 ground troops and 20 specialists in civil works.
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Palace denies report on Princess Elizabeth pregnancy
London sources rejected a Trench news report attributed to Colonel Backhouse claiming Princess Elizabeth is pregnant and would end her engagement in June. A Palace informant said the report is false and that the princess would likely make public appearances in July while casting doubt on Backhouse’s identity.
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Trench
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Calatiel Backhouse
Republicans fear Democrats may push Truman from race
Republicans in Chicago and beyond discussed the possibility that Democrats might persuade Truman to step aside for another nominee. Rep. Miller and Warren Wright fueled talk that General MacArthur could run again if Truman leaves, with Taft and Dewey aides weighing the scenario.
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Dewey
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Lawmakers Set Final Aid Measure for Europe Asia and Greece
Washington reports a bipartisan push on a final compromise aid bill totaling about 6.205 billion dollars. House approval was 328 to 74 as negotiators aim to send the measure to President Truman before the deadline. The package funds European recovery, Greece and Turkey, and China aid with military and economic support.
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Citizens Consult With Scruggs On Heating Systems
Kingsport residents seek guidance from Herbert A. Scruggs, director of the Department of Air Pollution Control, as the smoke control ordinance nears effect on June 1. Homeowners building or updating heating systems bring plans to ensure compliance, with Scruggs urging early contact for preliminary work and noting the City Hall office details. Bernice Isenberg, daughter of E. J. Isenberg, named Scruggs' secretary, starting Thursday. Gate City report notes Scott County Republicans invited to plan campaign strategy with T. Eugene Worrell at a Saturday meeting in the circuit courtroom.
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Herbert A. Scruggs
Department of Air Follution Control
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Ailviniel Watpuny
City Husl
Missy Bernice Isenberg
E. J. Isenberg
Virginia Street
Sullivan High School
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Gate City
Vai
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Richmond
Scott County
T. Eugene Worrell
Street Scenes On Cheroker Street Romance Amid Busy Sidewalks
A diligent sparrow struggles with bubble gum stuck to a sidewalk as it hops along. A young couple strolls hand in hand, lost in each other’s eyes, oblivious to passing pedestrians on Cheroker Street.
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Signal Springs
Cheroker Street
38 Furnaces Banked Strike In Coal Deepens Shortage
Pittsburgh AP reports 38 blast furnaces banked as an 18-day coal walkout tightens production. Another 5 to close soon if stoppage lasts. UMWA members celebrate pensions demand as 460,000 idle, with 30,000+ workers idle in steel, rail, and allied industries nationwide. Coal railroads furlough thousands. major mills cut output and idle workers rise.
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Action Heated Push to End Coal Strike Shapes White House View
President Truman faced pressure from advisers to take public action to end the industry wide strike. A Taft Hartley report faulted John L Lewis for the walkout of 400000 miners while criticizing both union and owners for failing to agree on a method to pry miners from a $13 million fund. Officials warned a temporary injunction could end the strike but might not hold.
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Trains barred in Soviet zone amid Berlin cargo clash
Soviet authorities block American British trains in the Russian occupation area delaying goods and passengers between Berlin and the Western zones. Four trains are halted while Soviet inspectors request identity checks on board. one American milk train is briefly allowed through after a commander misreads orders.
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Stocks Continue To Advance Today
New York stocks continued to rise with many leaders restrained by profit taking. Investor buying stayed buoyed by expected government spending on rearmament and European relief, as active dealings and fractional irregularity appeared near midday. Superior OWL led gains with others including Republic Steel, General Motors, Chesapeake & Ohio, Standard Oil NJ, Western Union, and Loew active.
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Negro leaders threaten sitdown strike over draft
UMT and draft policy drew stern warnings from Senator Morse as A Philip Randolph and Reynolds testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee. Randolph argued a civil disobedience campaign could prompt treason charges. Reynolds defended the plan as a push for civil rights and end to segregation in the armed forces.
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New York State
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Planes to Berlin Used as Rail Restrictions Hardened
U S. will fly passengers and freight from Frankfurt to Tempelhof after Soviet rail inspections halt Western Berlin train service. Gen. Clay announced extra flights while Western allies seek Russian replies to protests over border inspections. Trains from Marienborn faced delays as British and American routes resisted Soviet demands. French cooperates with the U S and Britain in opposition.
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ITU Orders New Negotiations For Contracts
Indianapolis bulletin from the International Typographical Union directs striking locals to resume negotiations. It warns that strikers’ benefits may be withdrawn for noncompliance and states ITU will fully comply with a federal injunction issued by Judge Luther Swygert, which bars ITU officers from enforcing the union’s conditions of employment and prohibits discrimination against non‑union printers.
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