Red Fear Of UN Agencies Block To Economic Plans
A historical piece notes Soviet reluctance to join UN specialized agencies hindering long-range economic planning, contrasting US leadership in global economic bodies with Russia’s selective participation. It highlights tensions around the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IMF, FAO, and ICAO, and the US push toward a world trade organization. The article mentions President Truman seeking $1.4 billion aid to Greece and Turkey and US proposals shaping economic institutions within the UN framework.
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Russia
UN A5
Tumam
Requet
Congress
Greece
Turkey
United States
Rossit Hes
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Intermaationsd Monetary Fund
Food and Agricultural Organization
International Civil Aviation Orgeniaation
Bus
Taleor
Leasfer Stsip
United Nations
Styde
Econormic and Employment Commission
Seo Redh-Agei
Senate battle hints Lilienthal approval amid 74 Senate votes
A majority of the Senate supports Lilienthal for the Atomic Energy Commission chair, with 43 senators publicly backing him and others undecided or withholding names. Debate on the nomination and confirmation prospects loom as observers expect a close final vote, influenced by absences and party lines.
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Washington
Sparne i
Likjonthal
Senate
Associated Press
Hortce
Man
Atomic Contest Commission
Taft
Rohie
Capper
R-Kan
Lilienthal
Sk Ethers
TVA
Aim
Citeature
Lilienthal Hess
Pointitent
Wither
Imargin
Bowyer
Entienthal
Filipinos and United States Sign Defense Agreement
President Manuel Roxas and U.S. Ambassador Paul Vi McNutt signed a defense assistance pact granting American arms, training, and technical advice to the Philippine armed forces. The agreement deepens integration with U.S. defense plans in the Western Pacific, while the Philippines maintains national sovereignty and no new obligations.
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Manuel Roxas
U.S
Paul Vi McNuts
UB Bages
Philippines
New Republic
Pacific
McNatt
America
United States
New Auto Tags Deadline Set by County Court
Clark County motorists are reminded that April 1 marks the deadline to obtain Tennessee license plates. The county court clerk offices in Biountville Brigtot and Kingsport will be open 8 am to 4 pm daily except Sunday and will include noon hours.
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Frank Bugittes
City Mall
Acheson To Bare Report On Balkans
Secretary of State Acheson agreed to open for public inspection background documents tied to the Greece Turkey situation. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee amid Truman's plan to provide 400 million dollars in aid and military materiel to bolster the two nations against Communist aggression. He outlined three points: strengthen democracy to ease East West frictions, avoid provoking a wider clash, and prevent a chain reaction among allied nations. The documents sparked questions about press access and UN involvement as Austin and others weigh formal UN reporting.
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Washington
Acheson
Greece
Turkey
Howie Foreign Affairs
Truman
Meuse
Eaton Chnj
Baton
State Department
Tiem
Ber Arnst Achesen
Ware Ron Austin
United Nations
Austin
Fryeve
Greear
Yarkey
Warships End Hunt For Lost Lifeboat In Pacific Search
The six warships will complete a sweep of 28 800 square cables in the Central Pacific for the Fort Dearborn lifeboat and 12 to 23 men from the broken tanker. Destroyer actions and aerial patrols cover a vast 8 by 360 mile rectangle north and west of Oahu. The lifeboat crew remains the only survivors.
House Group Passes Bill To Cut Taxes
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill 16 to 0 to cut income taxes, with a 30 percent reduction for low income payers and 20 percent for most others. The measure, authored by Rep. Mautemy, would take effect January 1 and include withholding relief for wages and salaries under the pay as you go system.
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House
Doughtom
Imeo
Develon
Ways and Means
Mautemy
R-Minn
Jung T
Son
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Repubican House
Lowe Bracktet Tanpayers
Cammittee
Albania Faces British Claim Over Corfu Channel Mining
Albanian representative at the Security Council plans to respond to British charges that Albania mined or was responsible for mining in the Corfu Channel incident. Sir Alexander Cadogan urged Britain to judge Albania responsible and negotiate settlement with the Libyan government over mine damage and seamen fatalities. Stanton nominated for promotion to ambassador to Siam by President Truman.
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Neek Nery
Andreia
Gromykhi
Alexander Cadogan
Great Britain
Albanis
Te Larder
Mine Damaum
Ay Guarta
Stanton
Waahingtom
Truman
Edwin F. Stanton
Siam
iCskfernian
Senate
Winter Weather Turns Grim Then Mild Across Nation
A chaotic winter with heavy snows and cold snaps eased into milder conditions as spring neared. The season featured record storms in Wisconsin and Midwest flooding threats, while coastal California and Gulf states saw milder, drier trends. Overall U S winter temperatures ran below normal in parts yet above elsewhere, with the Rio Grande Valley noting the largest dip.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Bureau
California
West Gulf
Texas
Louisiana
Alasema
Nepal
Rio Grande Valley
Conciliation Service Budget Cut Sparks Group Friction
A regional group demands reconsideration of funding for the United States Conciliation Service citing financial strain. The dispute centers on budget allocations affecting operations and staff, including the directorate led by Edgar L. Warren, with several officials voicing concerns about long term support.
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Danyagensy
United States
Bernice
Pey
Edgar L. Warren
Auto Union Seeks 23 Cent Wage Boost in Labor Row
Auto Union asks for 23 cent hourly wage rise for about 225000 GM production workers, boosting average pay to 1 06 an hour and costing GM roughly 2 125 million weekly. UAW cites equal pay for equal work and an employer financed retirement plan amid broader labor dispute.
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Auto Union
Louisville
P - Fae Cio
United, Auto Workers Today
General Motegs Corporation
UAW
Gunboat Sinks After Collision Off Shanghai Coast
Central News Agency reports a Chinese gunboat Bu Po Tost sank after colliding with the Chinese steamer Mai Min off Amay province. About 366 to 160 people are said dead or missing as the vessel veered to sea for repairs. the Bu Po was reportedly lent to Great Britain, with the British flag not raised.
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Central News Agency
Puklen Province
Mai Min
Hsian
Amay
Bu Po
Bormota
Shanghai
Hat Min
Great Britain
Street Scenes Ardent Opaltry And School Feud
A garbled report details a campus scene where a student protests beverage access from a shared cup, accusing staff of unequal rules. The piece mentions a young woman and a department concern, noting tension over permit of sipping from same cups.
Iron Delivery To Red Zone Slashed
British and American authorities sharply reduced shipments of German iron and steel to the Soviet zone. The joint statement said the Western zone lagged behind trade commitments under the agreement, with food and other materials in exchange for steel and iron. Deliveries up to February end fulfilled a portion of the commitments.
Ministers Focus on Austrian Peace and German Plan
U S Secretary Marshall urged the Council of Foreign Ministers to set plans for a German government and federalized state. Bevin outlined a six step plan for a self governing Germany while Molotov indicated visa promises to Austrians, as talks moved toward Austria and a peace treaty.
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U. S
Marshall
Council of Foreign Ministers
Mation
Britain
Ernest
Bevim
Asteria
Austria
Bevin
Germany
Sevier
Malo» Iter
Georges Bidault
Tomarrow
Cerminnur
Marshal
Berlin
Britain Flood Crisis Deepens As Warnings Rise
Britain faces rising flood danger as gale warnings spread across the country. In the Fenland east and Bentley in the north, waters surge while soldiers and volunteers stack sandbags along a 2 mile dyke, protecting farmlands already under water. Refuges crowd roads as RAF planes, flood rescue amphibians, and local police coordinate efforts. Some families refuse to leave, aided by food bags handed through windows. The weather outlook warns of very severe gales with heavy rains, compounding damage from now with roads, railways, and power disrupted. Overall, production slows across farms and industry as hundreds remain marooned or displaced.
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Britain
Fenland
Bentley
Wissey
Fenlands
Femare
Almady
RAF Pisnes
RAF Planas
Anny
Bend
Ampi
Pians
Wales
Officials Hint Rubber Walkout May Be Averted
Akron, July reports CIO United Rubber Workers leaders say a strike set for Sunday midnight may be averted. They plan a meeting in Cleveland to seek a peaceful wage settlement. Attorney L M Buckingham for producers expresses hope for a negotiated deal with the union amid a 26 cent ask and a 0 cent counteroffer.
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Cleveland
L. M. Buckingham
B. F. Goodrich
Dire Jstone
Tired& Rubber
Goodyear i Tire & Rubber
U. S
Unio
Communists Aim to Split Greece with Armed Bands
A report cited by The Times describes two Greek Communist bands linked to KEKE and NOF. It notes 12,000 militants seeking to cut Greece in half and establish a corridor from Albania. The goal is to displace civil and military authority and create a two-system government.
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Greece
Communist Party
KEKE
New Yorkimes
Washington
Fm Srevce
Times
James Restan
Mount Olympus
Aegean Sea
Greek Macedonia
Dor
Aegean
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Dynia Amd
Albania
Cammit Intifadhezes
Plan To Continue Rent Control To Feb 29
Senate banking subcommittees approved legislation to extend rent controls through February 29 1948 without a general increase. The measure lets states form advisory committees in about 600 areas and allows removal or adjustment of ceilings on certain rental properties to ease hardship and prepare for post OPA governance.
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Washington
Senate Benking
Charlan Buck
R-Del
OPA
Kent
Astvmary
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