U.S.-Russia Tensions Rise Over Iran Crisis
Washington reports say U.S.-Soviet friction grows as Red Army units remain in Iran. Aiming to secure Iranian authority for troops, Moscow may press Tehran ahead of the UN Security Council meeting. Possible coup attempts and protests loom amid secrecy in Tehran and Washington’s cautious response.
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Washington
TIO
Security Council
Middle Eastern
Tabriz
Robert Rossow
United States
Iran
State Department
Tehran
Tehraq
Ahmed Qavwn
Russia
Quvam
Red Army
Ther
Frankin
Anderson Calls On Farmers To Sacrifice For War Food Needs
Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson urged farmers at a Farm Bureau meeting in Independence to sacrifice by selling livestock and grain now and marketing diligently. He linked higher prices for feed with food conservation at home and abroad, stressing a triple responsibility to save food, conserve stock feed, and reduce consumption. He cited wartime and reconversion demand, noting global shortages and reduced meat and wheat outputs versus prewar figures.
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Independence
Clinton — Anderson
Toduy
Anerson
Farm Bureau
Truman
Anderson
Inkest
Aline
Europe
Lehman Warns Hunger Could Spark New War
Former Governor Herbert Lehman told UNRRA delegates that failure to feed the hungry could trigger global conflict. He cited UNRRA’s gains, including 7,000,000 tons of supplies shipped by March and about 725,000 displaced persons repatriated since September, while noting ongoing political refugee challenges and imperfect UN work.
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Allande City
Herbert Lehman
Aokt
Cam Wold
Nadilevss
UNRRA
Mission of
Mercy
Lehman
United Nations
Lahmaan
Unarara
Tne Rassing
Hawkes Open to Public Vote on British Loan Plan
Senator Hawkes said he would back a direct referendum if feasible though constitutional steps may be required. He noted repayment must be secured and indicated voters should decide, as debate continues on a 794 million loan tied to a credit advance.
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Hawkes
Washington
Hawley
Senate Banking Committee
Altert Hawkes
Freay
Bridges
Truman nominates Baruch to UNO Atomic Commission
President Truman nominates Bernard M Baruch as the US representative on the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. Baruch, 75, veteran statesman and former War Industries Board chairman, is expected to win Senate approval. Britain also names non scientist Sir Alexander Cadogan to the body.
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Washington
Truman
Bernard M. Beruch
United States
United Nations Ateemic Energy Commission
White House
Charles
Guess
Senate
Baruch
Tre Nation
Alder
War Industries Board
Franklin DB. Roosevelt
Mar
Baruth
Jackson
Great Britain
Commission
Alexander Cadogan
Atomic Energy Commission
East London
United Nations
Itiil
UNO Security Council
Phose
Canada
Compromise Seen In Draft Extension
House and Senate leaders discuss extending the draft beyond May 25, aiming to July 1. President Truman, Rayburn, Byrnes, and other officials push for continued conscription amid energy and foreign policy talks. Army estimates warn of shortages if voluntary enlistment only persists.
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Warrinrlanw
Opethker Rayburns
Todey
Truman
Rayburn
Senate
Barkley
McKellar
House
McCormack
Compio- Tahia McEnasine
Witte Senate
Byrnes
New York
United Nations
War Department
Soma Membiera
Senate Military Committee
Clark Plans To Attack Monopolies
Attorney General Tom Clark announced a vigorous campaign against monopolies to aid veteran reform, promising hard hitting enforcement of antitrust laws. He said veterans must have an opportunity to start and operate small businesses, keeping markets competitive and ensuring access to raw materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waalinsten
Arvorney-Wentral
Tom Clark
Justice Department
Scan
Aml Ammalh
Chork
Navy funds under study as House panels weigh cuts
House groups in recesses debate naval appropriations amid a proposed Budget Bureau cut. The Navy asked 6.0 billion but President Truman’s budget now shows 4.22 billion. Navy and Budget Bureau officials will testify before appropriations committees this week as decisions hinge on panel actions.
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Wasibag
House
Tadey
Budget Bureau
Navy
Congress
Truman
Burda
Indignation Grows as Kingsport Law Court Faces Dusty Courtroom
The Kingsport Law Court, convening under Judge Shelburne Ferguson, weighs moving hearings to Blountville due to a filthy, cramped courtroom. A three-member committee and three lawyers will meet city officials to request suitable facilities, citing the 1919 Private Acts. Trial rooms were dusty, with packed spittoons, litter, and no chairs for jurors, provoking debate over court housing as a board meeting approaches.
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Law Court
Shelburne Ferguson
Blountville
Ferguson
Kingsport
Acts of Tennessee
Chancery
Ben Davis
FT. Colling Andl 'F. R
J. E. Armitage
Mtr
Hotrolh
Bien
Alder
Karemwear
Kingdmport
Biountville
Ebaiza
Tha Casa
TriState Couch Corporation
Bill Morrison
Sew Coust
Unity Dinners Aimed at Boosting Democratic Unity
Democratic leaders in Congress hope public pressure from unity dinners will quicken action on President Troutman’s stalled proposals. They push for OPA extension beyond June 30, draft act renewal past May 15, and broader emergency powers. Houses split on housing bill, others face funding debates. Dinners set for March 23, April 5, and 12 with leaders, officials attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Troutman
Frumart
OPA
Nephmleans
Ero Pond
Jim Sexuto
Hous Gormenit
Democratia
GM Workers Return Delays Hit GM Plants
News reports a general return to work after a 6 day strike ended with CIO United Electrical Workers claiming 100000 members would restart at General Electric plants in 26 states. Settlement details include wage increases and ongoing back to work movements across multiple firms.
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Tha’ Axenciates Press
Guaginil
Electiie
Toca Lasues
General Motors
Worlker
CIO
United Electrical Workers Union
General Electric
GME Planta
Ohio
Oliver Corporation
South Bend
Ind
Charles City
Faderal Reserve Bulletin
Ane
Chiang Praises Marshall Work In China Peace Efforts
Chiang Kai-shek praised General Marshall for his work to unify and stabilize China as reports circulated he may visit America. Marshall travels in the United States to brief President Truman on his role as envoy to China amid rising Communist activity along the Manchurian rail corridor. A Nationalist dispatch notes Communist incursions into Shansi and surrounding provinces, while a committee weighs sending trace leaks to Manchuria. Police report a theft of inglsworth equipment in Levedale.
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Chungking
Marshall
China
Chiang Kai-suek
Chiang
America
United States
Truman
Agen Cal
National Party
Ciy
Minkden
Armiey
Mulden
Changchun
Asday
Manchuria
Alvin
Gil- Tent
Macshill
Wai
Shansi
Kopel
Shan-, Tung
Monan
Hoover Plans Europe Trip to Assess World Food Needs
Former President Herbert Hoover heads to Europe to evaluate global food requirements. He will visit nations as part of a relief effort, paralleling his 1919 1918 work, with stops in Newfoundland and the Azores before reaching Paris.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Kasa
United
Hoover
Washington
Russis
Us.s.r
J. Boever
Russia
Anderson
Amy Paie
Provident
Truman
Woodrow Wilsom
Stephensville
Newfoundland
Azores
Paris
Soviet Units Withdraw From Eastern Germany
Soviet troops are reported withdrawing from eastern Germany where they have occupied since World War II. Allied and German sources say about 7 percent already left, with remaining forces to be replaced by Soviet military police. Drawdown began mid December and was mid planned to finish by March 4 but delayed by transportation issues. Large German estates housing troops are being transferred to German communities and redistributed among individuals.
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Lendot
Germany
Reyart
Sher Londen
Treblopatch Asd
Germar
Corman
Sacha
Iran Says Talks With Reds If Soviet Troops Leave
London embassy quoted as saying Iran will discuss oil with the Reds only after Soviet troops withdraw. An embassy spokesman said Premier Ahmed Qavam is negotiating in Tehran, but he called such talks highly improbable under Iranian law against foreign troops.
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Lonton
Sreman
Nelals
London
Tren Tern Wee
Rilsain
Ahmed Qavar Ha Saltaneh
Teheran
Tellies
Ko Tre
Overtime Pay Debates Shift In Bituminous Mines
Washington AP Charles O Neill, miners’ spokesman, calls for overtime pay starting after 40 hours a week, opposing current 35-hour rule. He demands union guarantees against wildcat strikes and offers four counter proposals to John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. Proposals include union assurances against work stoppages, redefined vacation pay, elimination of idle time pay, and eight hours for key time, with 40 hours for overtime, amid safety and welfare criticisms.
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Washington
Charles O Neill
O'Neill
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
S. Guimbla
Congress Asked To End Price Control On Cotton
The National Association of Manufactures urged Congress to end price controls on all manufactured goods. Robert F. Wasen, president of WAM, opposed a one year continuation of OPA as asked by President Truman and criticized OPA's campaigning to spread fear of shortages. He said inflation cannot be stopped while price controls remain and called for removing OPA restrictions to let goods reach consumers at reasonable prices.
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Washington
National Association of Manufactures
Congress
CFA
Bourigkade
Robert FR. Wasen
WAM
OPA
Truman
House Commputes
Waser
Bowles And Anderson Friction May Explode Over OPA Cotton
Rumors swirl around Bowles and Anderson as OPA moves to require larger down payments to curb cotton price speculation. Senate and farm-state members argue the move, while others urge compliance with President Truman’s inflation policy, risking a clash that could reach the White House.
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Anderson
Bowley
OPA
Ccatton Exchange
Otto
Cotton State Congress
Senate Agricultre
Southree
Secretary of Agriculture
Mnie
Truman
Office of Price Administration
Friends of Bowles
Groves
White House
Southern Congreve
Street Scenes Describe Odd Event At City Airport
A fragmented report describes a chaotic Sunday scene near Tri City Airport with a fireman, a bright red cloth, and windows broken. Officers or witnesses mention a strange procession or disturbance and people sheltering as water is dumped, with no clear motive or outcomes provided.
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Steck
Tri-City
Ponaharg
British Invite Indians To Meet New Delhi
British cabinet mission arrives in New Delhi to confer on India's freedom. Expected attendees include Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Mahmud Ali Jinnah’s associate, Nawab Zindar, and other leaders from Congress Moslem League and regional groups.
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New Delhi
Botsandas Tr
Gandhi
India
Oberg
Toglude Maulana Abul Kalan Azad
Congress Party
Diwaharia Meheu
Dent
Mom
Amdt
Mohamed Ali Jinnah
Nawab Znde
Grequet Alikari
Max
Pren. Aird
Var
Capital Awaits Second Navy Under Secretary Pick
Washington observers await President Truman’s second choice for Under Secretary of the Navy. Lawmakers fear a strong pro merger advocate would signal Navy support for unifying the War and Navy into a single national defense department. Many expect the nominee to follow in Secretary Forrestal’s footsteps amid merger opposition.
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Waestisgtin
Sr — Capital Fie
Taday
Truman
Navy
As & Posaibia
Mar
Cyphel Ali
Porrestal
Trung
Congress
War
Wisconsin Progressives Vote To Rejoin GOP
Wisconsin Progressives decide to abandon their party identity and seek to carry out policies in Republican ranks. Delegates at a state conference in Portage after Senator Robert La Follette urged rejoining the Republicans. La Follette said the Republican party offers the best opportunity for Progressive principles in Wisconsin.
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Portage
Wis
Progressive Party of
Wisconsin
Wiscomtin
Crite
Robert Mi. LaFollette
Progressive Party
Robert LaFolfierta
Gates
Progrem
Democratic Party
LaFallatte
LaPollette
Republican Party of
Labollette
America
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Chegke
Masy
Wisconsin Progressives
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