Senator Vandenberg Flags Greece Loan as First in a Wave
Senator Vandenberg warned that U S support for Greece could herald broader world obligations as Truman weighs a large Mediterranean aid plan. He urged Congress to receive a full explanation of the policy, suggesting a possible loan of 250 million to Greece and credits of 290 million to Turkey to sustain armed forces and military equipment amid the Greek civil conflict and broader Cold War pressures.
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Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
United States
Greece
Truman
Mediterranean
Rouse
Senate
Europe
Fay Reesum
Lenn
Ioan
Turkey
Ecenery
Roms
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Urges
State Department
Leichigen
Beige
White House
Aesleh
Trownan
Logisheters
Antik
Presi
Vandesberg
Sen
Rte
Congress
Filipinos Vote For Equal Trading Rights In Nationwide Poll
Early nationwide returns show Filipinos favor trading parity with the United States. Manila precincts report a strong favorable tally, while overall turnout exceeds two million ballots cast. security measures surrounded key figures.
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Magila
The
Philippines
Manila
Five Islands
Boras
Inetnight
Mundis
Foane
Tragedy in Brick Building Collapse Claims Six Trapped
A two story brick building collapsed trapping six workers after a heavy debris fall at 12 46 pm. Fire Chief Barney Finsten said some may still be alive as rescuers worked with limited access. Names of missing include Waites Teskin Roy Ball Delmar Rudd and Fred Eissonseri. Four bodies were recovered and a search for others continued through the morning.
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Sam. Gatyov
Bremen
Barney
Finusten
Houston
Ovtrar
Festure
Severn
Wert
Waites Teskin
Roy
Ball
Rudd
Queenup' Street
Covington
Kishiasom
Delmar Rudd
Seme Astehress
Fred Eissonseri
AL Lemut
Tagieress
General Hospital
Wate Ponkavitets
Earl Boros
Beary C_ Eesser
Toot
Arny Amit
Rian
Homsbardougin
Pret Wikiness
Richard Gildey
Bourton
Callapec of Te Bricks
Catrovy
Western Fixture and Bar Supply Co
Debria
Fic
Belmg Monde
Wallie Peskin
Ray Bel
al Rudd
Covington, Sy
Sahd
Truman Signs Bill To Extend Wartime Faxes
President Truman signed legislation extending wartime excise tax rates. The bill preserves high levies on alcohol and jewelry, plus transportation and telephone services, indefinitely to avoid automatic backsliding as war powers measures unfold. Transportation taxes continue for domestic travel and certain Western Hemisphere areas.
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Washington
Freeman
Lgiclatian
Truman
Equator
South America
U S May Have Rare Balanced Budget End Year
Analysts say the United States may close the current fiscal year with a rare balanced or near balanced budget, noting January estimates and rising government spending trends. They forecast a surplus or only a small deficit after four essential months, with taxes and spending shaping the final outcome.
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U.S
Tony
Bil Wudget
Aimee
Mumber
Fistal
Greece
Fox
Truman
Detroit
Texas
Court Hints For New Law On Foremen
The Supreme Court signaled it may require new legislation to bar foremen from union protection, ruling on the Wagner Act's reach over supervisory workers. Critics urge clear rules to prevent foremen from joining the same unions as rank and file workers, while supporters push for broader recognition of foremen's bargaining rights amidst Lewis case developments. Congress and the House Labor Committee weigh limits, with Taft opposing sweeping relief for employers.
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Washington
Supreme
Wagner Labor Relations
Atpreme
Wank Aod
Dows Lewis
Su Pyreme
John L. Lewis Mint
Umiod. iv
Yeatertay
Packarnt Motor Car Company
Detroit
Ammering
Lewis
High Court
Haut
National Labor Relations Board
Comirnet
Pennsylvania
Congress
Third Circuit
Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
Max Oe Ture Bence
Senaior Smith
R-Nj
Senate
Comenace
Supreme Court
Smith
Nctation Acrah
House Labor Committee
Inchidime
Buck
NYU
Kersten
Wis
Nixon
R-Culit
Taft
H-Ohio
Senate Labor Committee
Bar of Foreman
Further Step On Hungary Promised by U S Officials
Acheson said the United States probably will take another step in the Hungary dispute within days. Soviet commander Sviridas rejected Washington’s protest claiming Russia does not intervene. Nagy called the U.S. protest unfitting as the political crisis deepens.
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Dear Acheson
Russia
Huogary
Acheson
Imws
Wi P. Svirigas
Hungary
Hiss
United States
Hummariam i
Stepesre
Sviridov
Chaiman Jae
Allied Control Council For
Buda
Pest
Achason
Aehesom
Ferenc Nagyan
Head Of Toledo Shot In Ambush Ends Long Railroad Feud
The 58 year old president of the Poleda Peoria and Western Railroad was shot to death near his Central Bingt home during a walk. Police and witnesses gave conflicting accounts of a speeding car and a gun blast as lights were out and a tram fire added to the confusion. The incident is tied to a long major strike involving rail unions and rival railroad leaders. Page 2 continuation.
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Roora
Weerge
Mc Nua, Jr
Poleda, Peoria and Western Railroad
Wnions
ENT
Big Line
Bingt
Fred
Lient, Brack &. Flood
Fee
Colt
Flood
Mcear
Plead
Robert Sutton
Bradley University
Conmedius Obrien
McNeer
Wormers
Kamrsmter
St. Louisa
U.S
Bureau of Mites
Studke
Jae
Germans May Get Back Possessions Restitution Law Approves Property Restitution
Stuttgart authorities approve a bill to restore about 575 million marks in assets seized from victims of the Nazi regime. The law aims to return properties to rightful heirs and seeks U S approval, with plans to extend restitution nationwide and grant courts broader discretion.
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Stuttgart
Germany
Formar Council of Rates of the
Murat
United States
Hoover Cuts Estimate Of Relief Needs
Former President Hoover warns Austria needs relief through July 2, 1688 and urges caution on UN aid. He argues for legal aid plus limited industrial recovery, food and medical supplies, but opposes wide UN programs funded by American taxpayers. He cites capacity limits and Russian land seizure as curbing Austria’s recovery potential.
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Washington
Eheer
Herbert Hoover
United Nations
Hoover
Austria
United States
Sullivan County Bonds For Roads And Officials Pay
The state Senate approved Sullivan County road and general bond issues totaling 935,773. Three county measures would raise the highway commissioner’s salary from 3,000 to 4,000 annually, boost Briarport mayor’s pay to 2,002, and raise city commissioners from 1,000 to 3,300. A bond of 40,000 was authorized to buy a new truck and disposal equipment, with a referendum on issuance.
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Nashville
State Senate
Sullivan County
Rea Brack Sexms
Brunsby
Briatml
Brixtol Toinave
Communists Quit Huysmans' Cabinet
Huysmans' left wing coalition government collapsed as Communists and other ministers resigned over policy disputes on a looming price for steel and reconstruction. Albert Marteaux Edgard Labmand Jean Borremans Juan Pav fve and others departed, signaling a major political shift amid ongoing senate debates and public reactions.
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Mille Huysmans
France Britain United States aim to keep China talks off Big Four agenda
An article notes allied efforts to exclude China discussions from Big Four talks. It cites U.S. actions and comments from officials, while also describing evolving city pollution rules and enforcement mechanisms, including smoke limits and inspections.
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France
Britain
U.S
China
Nations press for Chinese representation at four power talks
Western allies including France and Britain backed the United States in blocking a Soviet bid to discuss China without Chinese representatives. Molotov urged informal talks, but Marshall signaled that China must be invited if the topic is on the agenda. Chinese officials voiced concern over proposals affecting their sovereignty.
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Moscow
France
Britain
United States
China
Wane Braeete
Malator
Boviet
V.m Molotov
George C. Marshal
V. M. Molotov
Marshall
Soviet Aviation Industry
Bevin
Muratov
Foreign Office
Freneh
Georges Bidasle
Beliah
Ernest Basin
Maretall
VM. Molotov
Foreign Ministers Council
Big Three
Ctimna
Sourtes
Molocay
Paraguay Under Blackout as Government Moves on Concepcion
Government forces prepare an assault on the city of Concepcion as a blackout cloaks the situation in Paraguay. Radio appeals urge 15,000 residents to evacuate the northern city and dig bombproof emplacements while authorities demand surrender from rebel leaders amid fighting that began with an attack on Asuncion.
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Paraguay
Concepcion
Maj ‘Aguirre
Biginig Moxinige
Senators Defeat Constitutional Amendment on Poll Tax
The Tennessee Senate defeated a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the General Assembly to decide on any poll tax after a constitutional change. The measure, introduced by Sen. Cochran, was tabled 16 to Ah, with opponents calling the poll tax democratic and unclear. The proposal would have submitted the idea to voters after amendment.
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Washvilla
Tennessee General Assembly
Senate
Nashville
Tewassaee Senate
Tescision
General Assembly
Sore
Sarmack Coughtan
D-Nashvile
Sen Charle
Moss
de Dyersburg
Assembly
Aid Cochran
Strikes Reduction Talk Amid Labor Reform Debate
Secretary Schwellenbach predicts fewer strikes this year while warning major labor law changes could alter the landscape. He notes potential shifts in collective bargaining, the Wagner Act, and proposals to curb closed shops as Congress weighs broad reforms affecting industrial peace and union security.
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Washington
Igor Schweilerbach
Nurgaling
Memphis
Niles
City Pages
Paul M Herzoz
Laboy
Beard
Congress
Fetin B. Stump
Chief of
Naval Air
Mumenns
Hoth
Bila
Tate Hergabrig
Schwellenbach
Montis
Comgrasm
Street Scene Oddity in Snowbound City
A quirky incident unfolds as a street messenger delivers a special box through a doorway and is struck in the eye by a flying object. A known county officer and a playful reporter, who never gets in the papers unless he pays, are involved in a scene tied to icy streets and city cleanup.
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Mary Meessenger
Explosions Rock Palestine Amid City Curfew
In Jerusalem a series of blasts rocked the city as British troops searched the north east section for clues. An army statement suggested underground Jewish groups may not be responsible. An unofficial report claimed a Jew was killed while attempting to break the curfew in the Shearin area amid martial law.
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Jernalen
Jerusalem
Hoviever
Shearin
Martinlm
Reds Would Put America On Spot
An editorial in the Tayestia newspaper discusses United States policy toward China and the Chinese war, criticizing the U.S. and Britain for not keeping Potsdam commitments. It argues for a four power approach and notes Russian claims the U.S. did not honor troop withdrawals.
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Reds
America
Meacow
United States On & Snot
UW S
Bratz George
Marshed
Tayestia
V. M.melobey
Prayotal
United States
China
Britain
Potsdam
Roxas Says Assassination Plot Aimed By Amateur
Manila reports an amateur attempted to assassinate President Roxas during a campaign event. Police guarded the area as the suspect, armed and shouting, displayed a concealed blade before the grenade failed to harm Roxas. Roxas later blamed the incident on anti administration elements.
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Manila-2
Pight
Mariano Castaneda
Bear
Jose Avelino
Manila
Roxas
Kher
Bevarde
Fleer
Cepa Ur Roxas
Adia
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