Eisenhower backs 18 year olds limits but warns army short
General Eisenhower told Senate questions that 18 year olds do not make the best occupation troops yet warned the Army will be short of manpower if the draft is not extended beyond May 24. He discussed atomic bomb topics with senators and urged Congress to extend Selective Service, citing uncertain manpower needs and the risk to national security. The session followed by news of ongoing labor strikes affecting ships, coal, transit, and manufacturing, with government consideration of possible responses.
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Senate Slutary Committee
Edwin ©. Johnson
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Russia
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Labor Department
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Philadelphia
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Aknom
Charten E.stosser
Uralnout
Detroit
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Street Cares
Striny
APL
Yugter Mare
Armerics
Senate Debates Administration Housing Bill and Subsidy Plan
The Senate shifted to the administration housing bill aiming to finish a subsidy program to finance 2.7 million homes by 1951 end. Debate centered on an $800 million fund, price controls, and a guaranteed market for prefabricated houses while House and Senate negotiators seek a compromise.
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House
Senate Banking Committee
Secretary To Hitler Nabbed
Frankfurt reports that Adolf Hitler’s private secretary Frau Welchelt was arrested in Wuerzburg by local American investigators and turned over to counterintelligence. Dana News Agency says she helped draft speeches and was close to Hitler until the late 1930s, living with her parents in seclusion.
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Dana
Pray Miarte- Thekly Weichell
Adolf Flitler
Wuerberg
Frau Wealchelt
Uehrer
Praw Welchelt
Hitler
Uertingem
Wuerzburg
Counter- Intelligence Corps
Labor Probe Plan Before Senators
A Senate Labor Committee hears a resolution calling for a nationwide investigation into the causes of current and threatened labor disputes. Senator Tunnel, D-Del, a co author and subcommittee chair, says the committee will seek instructions from the full committee.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Tunnel
D-Delk
Demonstration Sets Off Fireworks In Jap Election
A large Communist led protest crowded into the Premier Shidehara era tumult as police kept order amid damaged windows and calls to overthrow the cabinet. Meanwhile the remote Orne Shira village voted early with 6.2 percent turnout and plans to count ballots on Shikoku Island. Analysts expected low overall turnout and rising speculation over Hatoyama's disqualification for past writings praising Hitler and Mussolini.
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Shidebara
Orne Shira
Ite
Shikoku Island
Japan
Tekyo
Rita
Sumtay
Shidehera
Ichiro Hatoyama
Liberal Conservatives Party
Hitler
Mussolini
Freak Storms Kill One and Damage Wide Areas in Tennessee
Storms swept through West and Middle Tennessee, killing a woman identified as Be re from Rovdland after a houseboat roof collapsed. Hail and high winds damaged roofs, windows, and crops across multiple counties, with towns including Camden Pulaski Winchester and Lawrence reporting extensive destruction and power outages.
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Middle Tennessee
Bere
Sycamore
Tennessee
Malcom Alien
Kentucky
Husburg
Radberyvilly Mee
Weverly
Lawrence
Silex
Pyanktin
Pulaski
Mara
Lawrence County
Winchester
Levery Horeft
Deehard
UNRRA Plans Air Aid For Chinese Famine Relief
UNRRA to feed starving Chinese by air amid famine reports of millions affected. Major General Claire L. Chantault, famed Tigers commander, dispatched an air transport unit to UNRRA relief efforts as land and sea travel prove difficult.
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UNRRA
Doane
Bippo
China
Claire L Chantoult
Tigers
14Th Air Forage
Explosion near Saigon: giant ammunition dump ignites city
A massive French ammunition dump on the northern outskirts of Saigon exploded this morning, followed by more blasts. Barricades and evacuations surrounded the danger area as trucks carried wounded civilians and servicemen to hospitals. Refugees fled as windows shattered and fires raged, leaving the Chinatown and Rye Market district in rubble.
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Saigon
Noom
Asplt
Henri Cadille
Cochin China
Seigom
Signal Cerpa
Xréx
Bradley Dewey condemns some scientists over atomic energy claims
Atlantic City: Bradley Dewey, former rubber director and president of the American Chemical Society, urged calm and factual public education on atomic energy. He criticized some scientists for overstating knowledge, warned political dangers, and urged professional leaders to guide national policy and manpower during postwar rearmament.
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Bradley Dewey
Atlantic Ciy
Atomic Energy
American Chhemicab Society
Deway
Dewey
Iran Debates Stand On Red Claims Amid New Boycott Threats
The United Nations Security Council faces renewed pressure over Iran as Moscow urges dropping the Iranian case from the agenda. Gromyko warns the council is illegal to retain it, while Qavam reports a growing bilateral understanding with the Soviet Union. The push follows a long weekend recess and signals a potential Russian walkout if their protests are not heeded.
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Nationalurtty Council
Stalin
Moscow
Andrei A. Gronyky
Trygve
Lie
New York
Tejconsiderstiqn
May
Ragares
Iran
O 'Gromyko
United Nations
Pherd
Amy Fur
CST
Tatiorzow
Poland
Betary
Council
Russia
Qavam
Monson
Prensidr Qavam
Sen
Anti Petrillo Bill Heads To President Truman
Washington action sees Congress pass a compromise anti Petrillo bill aimed at curbing activities of James Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians. The measure would impose up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine for coercive labor actions and bans on radio and foreign or non commercial cultural programs, with final Senate passage after concerns of hardships for actors and musicians.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Tames & Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
House
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R-Mgehy
Patrilla
Frantic Fox Escapes Street Chase Near Nixa
A three year old boy watches a chaotic scene as a fox darts through traffic near Pont Offvee. Pedestrians react while drivers struggle to keep cars moving amid frantic shouts and startled pets.
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Hse
Dead A Year FDR Name in Politics Sparks Debate in Congress
The piece notes frequent references to Franklin D Roosevelt in House debate as the Pearl Harbor inquiry nears new hearings. Democrats accuse Republicans of injecting FDR into campaigns while Republicans defend the hearings and denounce partisan tactics.
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FDR
House
Mel Cormack
Birk
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Keefe
R-Wis
Gearhart
McCormack
Keasevelt
Morale of Germans Low, McNamey Reports
General Joseph T. Searney's headquarters cited the lack of centralized German government causing economic breakdowns in the U S zone and undermining People's determination. The report praised American occupation achievements but said Potsdam aims were not met as Germany has not been treated as an economic entity.
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Iiti
Gem
Joseph T. Searmey
Germany
U. S
Potsdam
Army to Raise Ingots From Tokyo Bay Cache
U S Army plans dredging near Tokyo Bay to recover an estimated two billion dollars in precious ingots submerged in mud. Lt. VE Nielsen reports locating two square areas under six feet of water, where a platinum ingot was tentatively identified. Engineers prepare dredging to recover the submerged load, based on a tip from a Geisha girl and a laborer.
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Tokyo
Eughiecos
Nulip
Tolyo Bay
Habia
Mullitavists
VE Nielsen
Staurford
Nielsen and
Alldtea
Whelser
Qavam May Drop UN Case in Tehran Position Shift
Tehran-AP reports Iran debates withdrawing its case from the United Nations Security Council amid Soviet pressure. Prime Minister Qavam faces questions on Russia’s demand as Tehran Radio notes the case may stay on the docket until May 6. A joint Russian Iranian company agreement, with Russia holding majority stock for the first 25 years, is to Parliament for approval.
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United Nations Security Council
Firouz
Conda
Ahmied Qavani
Gromyko
Persia
Russia
Qaim
Qavam
Council
Reuters
Janto Qavam
Caspian Sea
Masanderan
Trane
Weet
Ahmad Qavan
Tranian
Azerbaijan
Prs
Mulér
Jatin Pishevari
Red Army
Commmunique
Tran
Avid Tra Oil
Rumia
Mhat Acecet
Publiahad
Nia Ms
Mugaliers
Jane
Tentey
Ettelaat
Quam
Iran
League of Nations Holds Last Assembly in Geneva
The League of Nations assembles in Geneva to formally open proceedings with President Woodrow Wilson among flags of many nations. Howard Ising to represent the United States though not a member of the league. Soviet and Russian representations absent. An eight member committee to decide use of league buildings is named, with several nations yet to answer.
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League of Nations Assembly
Woodrow Wilson
Fing Assembly
United Nationals
Bulgaria
Assemby
Monc J. Hambro
Norway
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