Wilson Wherry Feud Endangers GOP Small Business Panel
Senate Republicans face a fresh clash over control of the new Small Business Committee. Senator Wilson Iowa may lose a seat while Senator Wherry Nebraska is placed atop the panel, provoking resistance from rivals who accuse the move of undermining Wilson. Supporters insist the panel should avoid witch hunts and focus on independent inquiry.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Iowa
Chamber
Kress
GOP
Vanderbers
Mich
Fowa
Aca
Dare
Crade
Wilton
Reep
Bim
Eliemder
Rom Blank
Nebraska
Puronit
Towa
Tosey
Vale
Banlitigg Committee
Wiwen
Tornado Rips Through Arkansas and Missouri Killing Several
A violent tornado swept through North Central Arkansas and Southern Missouri killing at least five people and injuring 14. It moved north from Salem through Thayer Rankin Hutten Valley destroying 20 homes and causing extensive property damage. Red Cross workers headed to Salem to set up shelter for the homeless as debris blocked lines and fires erupted in wreckage.
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Jmammoth Springs
Art
Arkansas
Missouri
Bardast Bit
Salem
Ark
Milga
Here
Bavess
Werg Daraagesh
Thayer
Rantler
Hutten Valley
Sssourt
Mantier
Charles Lawson
Fhare
Red Cros Midwest
St. Louis
Bricker Opposes Sharing Atomic Secrets at Hearing
Senator Bricker stated during the Senate Atomic Committee hearing on William W. Waymack's Atomic Control Commission nomination that the United States should not share its atomic knowledge. He argued outlawing the weapon could risk global security, while Waymack favored international controls and opposed the Russian proposal without robust safeguards.
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Washington
P—Sannlor Bricker
Onio
Mey “Hogel
Senate Atomic Committee
William W. Waymack
Atomic Control Commission
Brickner
United States
Waymack
Foremer
The
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Twister Hits Montgomery Area Causes Damage and Injuries
A rare February 1945 tornado ripped through a sparsely settled area northeast of Montgomery injuring 12 people and damaging houses and barns. The storm crossed from the southwest near Yamkes into Gunter Field area with no deaths reported and power outages at Gunter Field. Two victims, both Black, were in serious condition as the twister cut a path about a mile long and 20 yards wide.
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Montgomery
Ais
Teast
Yamkes
Gunter Field
Gunter Fielsl
AFL Decries Labor Curbing Bills as Trap for Unions
AFL leaders in Miami warn against three proposed measures in Congress arguing new curbs would spark more strikes and threaten union rights. They cite rising industrial unrest after World War II and press for negotiated settlements and peacetime collective bargaining.
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Miami
Fla
Onagt
Congress
APL
William Cree
Nmtion
Ontia
China Reds Block U S Withdrawal
Communist forces halt U S withdrawal by damaging the Peiping Tientsin railway, delaying the retreat after the Chinese government and Marines guard the line. Observers fear renewed heavy fighting as disruptions slow repatriation and transportation tasks across the region.
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Stanghal
Merth
John Roderick
Ticaitty
Weishanchuang
Nout
Thontsin
Peiping
Ameryigam
Eiten Peiping
Tientsin
U.S
Bederich
Weizhanchuang
Werners
Tientsiz
Souks
Nanking
Shanghai
Chimgking
Yenan
Peice
Marsshal
Spacigh U
Apvoy
United
Ftates
Tiajrom
Coniu
Air Forcces
China
U. S
Mir Agwisary Group
Nantaing
Delayed U S Policy Toward China Expected
Washington reports indicate any new American policy toward China will be postponed as officials assess the Communist and Nationalist positions. Ambassador Leighton at Nanking has authority but must await actions from China’s factions before moving to aid or peace efforts, with UNRRA-like relief in view if possible.
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Washington
Chyna
John Leighton
Stoert
Nanking
Chiang Kai-shek
Iiny
United States
China
Marshall
Wait
Ste Polley
Tang Seo
Alao
Chris"ge
Wayfotst
UNRRA
Street Scenes and Shifting City Life on Broad Street
Fragmentary note describes office workers' routines and social mood around Broad Street. Mentions a person named Mast who becomes proud owner of a new car, using a borrowed garage, with references to a white AU and newly cemented structures.
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Sociay
Sestek
Mast
Senate Rent Mixup Spurs Inquiry and Tax Proposals
Senate committee actions push for explanations on rent discrepancies while approving probes into the tax system. Legislation authorizes inspections by rail and public utilities regulators, plus state guard funding and hospital administration reforms.
Embarrassed remarks as rent rise plan unravels
Senate Banking Committee to seek explanation of rent increase rush by the OPA and White House. Tobey calls the episode a comedy of errors as officials delay the 10 percent rent rise pending Fleming's return. Uncertainty grows with gossip about why action was postponed and potential 15 percent proposals.
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Washington
App
Charman Tobey
R-Nt
Senate
White House
Toder
James W.faltin
Office of Temporary Centrals
Teresi
OVC
Fruman
Congress
Tobey
OPA
Philip B Fleming
OTS
Wortier
OTC
OPA Information Office
Fleming
Sire
Buc
Petmat
Hammond Post 3 Named Among Top State Units
Hammond Post 3 earns a top state ranking among American Legion posts in Indiana. The list celebrates posts with enrollments over 1,000 during 1944, with Post 2 and others achieving large memberships and national standing in the state.
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Hammond Post
Walta
Ukingspont
Bammond
Tellengl
Indianapoliz
Momopus
Hargeat
Chattermnes
Kneocville
Knanville
Ex-Gang Chief Al Capone Farewell Ride Reported
The article notes Al Capone's body remained at Philbert’s funeral home after death and describes confusion over plans for his final ride. Falpig Srother of the Capone circle reportedly claimed the body, with Chicago listed as destination, while officials say the body stayed in place and a hearse would transport it when arranged.
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al Capone
Miata
Philbrick
Philtetele Punetay
Capone
BSF
Falpig Srother
Gam
Chicago
Philarick
British Step Up Jerusalem Abduction Case Deepens
British authorities raise security as kidnapping suspects and Jewish residents confront the crisis in Jerusalem. Police cordon the Montefiore quarter and detain several individuals for questioning while relatives and witnesses describe the abductions of Collins and another man. A court case in Tel Aviv uncovers further details as Britain seeks assurances and the Privy Council weighs possible appeals.
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Jerusalem
P— Byitigh
Montefiore
Camely
Howse Tohouse
Starolett
Givat Shauh
Collins
Brion Te
Ralph Windham
Tel Aviv
Herri
Gruner
Palestine
Aad
Seitenes
Privy ‘Coumcil
Britain
Supreme Court
vos _ Collins
En. Mor ‘Haidle
Ander Growth
Jorusalem
Jim
Rimings
Masten
Pernd Shapiro
Cylhny
Bank Robbery in Lewland Nets $30,000
Unidentified men robbed the Avery Quanty Benk in Lewland, took about $30,000 from cash drawers. Two robbers held staff and customers at gunpoint while others escaped with cash, after tying workers and freeing the vault, heading toward Tennessee.
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Lewland
Avery Quanty
Gerlame Garland
Omin
Muimg
Tennesee
Lilienthal Atom Stand Backed by Senator Vandenberg Support
Amid the atomic commission debate President Truman proposals and testimony unfold. Senator Vandenberg says he strongly supports Lilienthal and his stance on stronger safeguards and military control of the atomic project. Senator Johnson believes the commission’s five nominees and general manager will face little opposition. Mel Johnson notes the ongoing advisory process while McKellar opposes Gordon R Chapp’s appointment and signals possible delays.
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Washington
Lilienthal
Vartdenberg
Ridlen
Tromac
Vandenberg
Lillenthal
Levis
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Celo
Commission
Liltwatisal
Comgrass
Rietury Ueison
Mel Johnson
Gonatar
Mel Keltax
Liftenthal
McKellar
Gordon R Cha
Congress Asked To Curb Unions Power
Washington report on a push to curb union power through industry wide bargaining and anti trust angle. Senator Pepper and lawmakers debate curbs while Dickerman Williams testifies for American Locomotive Company amid ties with CIO USWA in four plants.
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Congress
Washington
American Locomotine Company
Con+grese
Dickerman Williams
Senate
Pepper
Truston
Ball Tk
Minn
Williams
America
Lecomao
Schemeotady
Auburra
Rankirk
Latroba
CIO
United Steel Workers of Ameriica
USWA
Unkens
Knutson Engle Exchange Sparks House Cafeteria Clash
In a heated House cafeteria confrontation Knutson and Engle exchanged bitter words. Witnesses said Knutson accused Engle of following CIO policy, Engle retorted and the pair briefly grappled as others laughed and shouted.
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Washington
Tance
Knutson
Engle
R-Mieby
CIO
Einatson
Srn
Bugle
General Sessions Court Backers and Local Organizations
Fragmented OCR item lists groups and individuals tied to the General Sessions Court backers and various civic groups. Names include Rotary and Lions clubs, Women Workers, State Board of Commerce, Veterans groups, and Kingsport organizations. The passage references Sullivan County and local leagues without a clear narrative or dates.
Charge Industry Evades Wage Hour Rules, CIO Alleges
Detroit CIO officials today urged wage hour suits exceeding 4.0 billion dollars, accusing employers of a colossal gambit to evade the act. Union attorneys claim prepayment for such pay was outlined by rulings and judicial decisions, while industry presses argue the cases seek back pay for workers at the Mr. Clemens Pottery Co. and similar firms. The suit follows a Supreme Court directive to determine damages and back pay for nonproductive time.
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Detroit
CIO
Ian Picard
Actim
Deterramine Hom
CLO
Picesa
Chinese Airline Flights Stopped Investigating Mid-air Explosion
The Ministry of Communications halted all CNAC flights pending an investigation into Tuesday’s mid air explosion near Bank that killed 25. CNAC reports unknown identity of a suspected survivor and notes no firm information on a second passenger.
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Chiesa Ome Marcia
Ministry of Communications
Bank
Uevietion Corp
Hackow
Chungzing
Blanchard and Davis Seek Pro Furlough for Football Season
Washington reports Army top stars Blanchard, Davis and Froole have applied for four month furloughs during the 38 Second Heutenariia period to play professional gridiron. The War Department said the requests are under consideration and noted no immediate precedent for such furloughs.
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Washington
Army
Warn Department
Felix
Dot) Blanchard
Glara Davia
Barney Froole
Dari
Blanchard
A&m
War Department
Lhast
Engle Defends Fax Tax Freeze Vote Amid GOP Split
Rep. Engle argues the excise tax freeze benefits the many rather than the few as the House approves the measure 272 to 35. He claims the Senate will revise some levies though spillover gains favor the wealthy and corporate interests amid presidential pressure.
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Washington
Engle
Mich
Engin
Ntti
House
Senate
Truman
Brawatari-Mo
Treasury
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Peacafil
Vohu
L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Willem J. Rutelrehor
Carpenters
Bariet Fo Tovim
Tenmatar
Stitt
Pustiat Pou
Fecos
Wborg
Broad Street
Senate Bank Group
Astsemibiyi
Carsey
Sind
Amd
Eesione
Volontary
Leenng
Davideon
Kil Ouayed
Elc
Devito County
Automobile
Pontidoe
Bense
Pennsylvania Railroad
Walton
Indiana
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Nuernberg
Pranz Vom
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Hitler
General Sessions Court
Hsaprond Post
Amasher Eaxton
Rotary
Lion
Kiwwats
Cretten
Wirawpert
Reet Ustate Boarder
Jomer Chemier of Commerce
Veterans of Foreign Ween Bindery
Lady
Bristol Junior Chaser
Af East
Kimsport
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Sullivan County Veterans Organization of
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