House Group Debates FBI Chief Over Outlawing Communist Party
Washington reports a House committee hearing with FBI Director J Edgar Hoover debating bills to outlaw the Communist Party. Eugene Dennis, party secretary, was questioned for two hours while witnesses like Dr Emerson Schmidt urged against banning the party. Some members favored measures including registration of foreign agents and other steps to curb subversive activity, with debate continuing on possible votes and alternatives.
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Washington
House Committee of Un-americam Acteytles
FBI
J. Dager- Hoover
Jeader Eugene Dennis
Gennis
Etlys
Weaver
Thei
Emerson Schmidt
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Ita
Dustiew
Tystier Department
Perty
Yoarkis
Logan Aicks
Voonhix Sct
US & Guinens Ap
Logan
Schmidt
Communist Party Illezad Amd
Rankin
Mizs
Ebooter
Thornburg Damage Case Goes To Greeneville Jury
A Greeneville federal court jury heard evidence in the $50,000 damage suit over the shooting of Minnie Mendenhall. Key witnesses testified Thornburg discharged a pistol at close range, while defenses argue self defense after an alleged insult and assault. The case centers on whether the act was intentional and malicious or in self defense during the Lovedale substation incident.
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SPER
Greensvillta Federal Court
Wertaas
Cork
A. Thornburg
Kingsport
Charming
Willsu
Lester Carr
Chattanoora
Rove
A. m
Memlenhall
Lovedale
Mandenhall Caeaca
Luther Bolima
Carl Lege
Thornbury
Mendenhall
Bdectares
Deliberate & Wortanm
Omni Bus
Thornburg
Thornbudg
Sullivan County
United States Receives Reparations From Germany
A circulated statement by U S Secretary of State George Marshall asserts the United States has received about 3.275 billion in reparations from Germany. It addresses Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov's accusations that the U S profits are excessive by noting most funds come from Germany’s external assets.
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U. S
Moscow
United States
Germany
George Marshall
Molotov
U.S
Russians Press for Immediate Action on Atom Plans
At Lake Sugeess the Soviet delegation led by Andrei Gromyko urged immediate consideration of the atomic control plan. The UN Atomic Energy Commission adjourned with no decision, delegations to confer and revisit the issue next session. The clash pits Soviet proposals against the United States plan, with members urging open discussion rather than shelving the problem.
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Lake Sugeess
United Nations, Atomic, Energy Commnission Todas
Andrei A. Gramyke
Gromyke
UN Security Council
Byst
Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Bloc Cromyko
Security Council
Praderick MH
Oqetarm
Paul Haalzck
Australie
Alexander Cade
Plan of Defense Reported Ready for Action
Senate Armed Forces Committee discussed a ready to implement plan of defense for the United States. Secretary Patterson testified no single consolidated plan exists, while officials described integrated strategies for Army Navy and Air Forces to limit war impact and extend protection away from the continental U.S.
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Wagogemiere
Bices Sunlyst
Winitz
Sematory
United States
Wimits
Truman
Mionthy
Sematet Boidges
H-N
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Department of National Defense
Bridges
Patterson
Nimita
Mary
Lyons
Truman Seeks Early Action On Greek Turkish Aid Plan
President Truman urged Congress to approve a Greece Turkey aid package and a rapid loan to Greece as part of a broader program. Senator Brewster pressed for air rights to bolster American aviation, while officials discuss UN involvement and the looming March deadline for aid actions.
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Washington
Press
Ens Rusman
Congress
Graece
Greece
Mit
Tigen Hye
Austie
Warren Austin
United Nations
N. Ctunenh
Austin
Truman
Truma
Benmrate
Amsi Defay
Brewster
R-Miaine
United States
Turkey
American Airlines
Coat
Wap
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Florenc H. LaGuaredia
New York
Charles . Balte
American Veterans
Gale Warnings Across Britain As Floods Recede
Weather reports show gale warnings eased along British coasts and floods receded in eastern and northern regions. Evacuations continued with thousands in shelters while relief funds of 5 000 008 supported homeowners and farmers. wartime communications disrupted by thaw and flood.
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London
Britain
Perlands
Warsaw
Mndol ‘Land
Vistula
Dendark Tonaky Braught Hooda
Sean
Farmers Strike Chokes Off New Orleans Milk Supply
Dairy farmers strike in New Orleans targets milk delivery by seizing trains and trucks. Thousands of gallons spilled, highway blocks impede motor shipments, and a tank car was sidetracked to dump product. Distributors report half the normal milk flow to the region, with unions saying the stoppage could last three weeks.
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Orleans
New Orleans
Am Uliasis Central
Glen
Bemdry
Amitel
Unierr
A. Hendre
Muemivrs
Bee Carter
Shreveport
Sepray
Aid
All National Union
CAL
New Orleane
South
Far West
Mookeamian
Jerome
New Orleans Dairy
Mid-West
Khvey
Torrid House Debate On Tax Slash Looms
Washington Republicans and Democrats spar over a 40 billion tax cut bill. Debate centers on timing and revenue effects with estimates showing a 2.6 percent cut for the wealthiest, potential July 7 effective date, and House passage eyed for soon before Senate review.
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Treasury
Widespread Damage After Tornado Storm In Kingsport Area
Damaged properties and debris across Kingsport and nearby towns after a severe storm Monday night. Weather crews reported strong winds up to 48 mph with gusts around 50s, snowfall flurries, and temperatures dropping from the day's high into the 20s. First estimates suggest at least 200 properties damaged, including a barn near Fordtown and a warehouse at the Dabyng-Esytor Hardware site. Local residents surveyed damage and filed insurance claims as forecasters warned of continued cold, cloudy conditions and lingering wind.
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Twark Twain
Missouri
Sweethay
Kingsport
Weather Burran
Tri- City
Mike Wineds
Roday
Funney
Virginia
W. Kelly
Genmeit and Edwards, Incorporated
Mae
Fordtown
Tts
Formda
Kelly
Emgaport
Bay's View
Shine ‘Glen Ware
Dabyng-Esytor Bardware Company
Feeedy and
Chmehield
Stexm
Dacnare
Street Scenes Amid Winter Weather Hazards
A scrambled account describes a blustery day with high winds and cold conditions. Pigeons and youngsters are mentioned as coats and leggings are shed in front yards, while a street scene shows people braving the chill and tangled activity.
Trusteeship Council Session Skipped by Soviet Delegation
The United Nations Trusteeship Council failed to open its session as no Soviet representative attended. U.S. officials voiced concern over a perceived trend to bypass key organizational work, signaling potential delays in addressing global decolonization and self governance issues.
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SABS
Transser
Paoket
Russia
United Nations Trusteeship Council
Reds Bar Chinese From Parley At Postwar Conference
Moscow reports reveal wide rifts at the Big Four talks on how to prepare the German peace treaty. Debates center on whether China should be invited as a participant and how much influence to give every nation in treaty drafting. Marshall and Bevin push for a written exchange of information while Molotov seeks direct Chinese involvement and formal invitations. Continuous disagreements mark the conference as officials clash over procedure and representation.
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Moscow
Pormal
Marshall
China
United Kingdom
Premels
United States
Ecoungil
Ching
Mototov
Bal
Sti
Mbletav
Bevin
Macsnelt
Mossow
Molotov
Jenna Mace
Nine Found Alive in Centralia Mine Disaster Ends Grim Toll
Rescue teams extracted nine survivors from the Centralia coal mine disaster as five others were counted dead. Officials warned it would take hours to reach remaining workers amid gas, debris and sealing passages.
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Hellneyer
Eimer MN
Baldy Suse Bosw
Wwe
Walter J. Jobsison
Centralia Coa Company
Jotnson
Toine
Scanlan
Mather
Loyalists Attack Insurgent Town In Paraguay Skirmish
Reports from Asuncion state government troops and allied forces launched an offensive toward Foapulo, 15 miles north of Conception, amid conflicting accounts of progress. Buenos Aires papers cite mass panic and refugee shortages as insurgents attack.
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Paraguay
Foapulo
Buenos Aires
la Nacion
Paraguayan, Hetder
Asundion
Brassian
Carter Lad
Reel Teaders
Sayling Rat
Biginto Meriniga
Mavinigo
Rae
Truman Worried By Rising Costs
President Truman voiced concern over rising costs at a news conference. He cited price increases and urged other industries to follow examples set by International Harvester Company and Ford in lowering prices, hoping business leaders will heed the handwriting on the wall to avoid further inflation.
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Waswagton
Trman
Korea
Ri Tuis
International Harvester Company
Ford
Truman
Iereses
Republican Fiscal Leaders Drive to Curb Government Spending
Republican fiscal leaders push a renewed drive to cut government spending. House Republicans emphasize reducing appropriations while defending some agency heads, citing 74.28 billion budget reductions already enacted and opposing Democratic efforts to restore funding for veteran programs and labor services.
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House
Gore
Taber
Prderal Security Agency
Bowie Birt
Treasury
Bouse
GOF
Boreas of Labor
Lahoer
Card Farm
Ferguson Will Not Vote For Lilienthal
Senator Ferguson declared on the Senate floor that he will oppose confirming David Lilienthal as head of the Atomic Energy Commission. The move drew swift reaction as over a quarter of senators signaled support for the President's pick, while others warned of shifts toward broader government control at the atomic sites. The debate continued into a third day as lawmakers eyed emergency registration extensions and possible reorganization plans for the commission and related agencies.
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Ferguson
Mileh
Trurpan
Berguiem
Lilienthal
Ome
Hickenlooper
Towa
Senate Laternic
Senate
United States
Organization
Aptang & Surprie
All-Civiliam Atomic Commission
Lester Marshall
Gerretariem
Way
Navy
Provicert
Congress
Libertiak
Succession Plan Approved By Senate Group For Presidency Order
Senate Fees Committee endorsed a measure setting a new line of presidential succession. If Vice President is unavailable, Speaker of the House Joseph Martin would be first in line, followed by Senate presiding officer, then Secretary of State George C. Marsh, with a possible vacancy at vice president creating shifts. The plan, backed by Republicans and opposed by some Democrats, mirrors President Fruman’s long stated proposal.
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Chia
House
Truman
Senate
Parry Limes
Republicang
Deliperaty
Washington
Jtoseph
Martin
Massachusetts
Frgtimling
Fruman
Lme
George C. Marabeli
Feuman
Brogtes
Wherry
R-Nek
Sitouki
Tesebiet
Vacent
oByomaan
Vanderberg
R-Mich
Marshall
AT&T Promises Cooperation to Prevent Strike
Assistant Labor Secretary Dew Xerk-7P reports AT&T and its affiliates will cooperate to avert a work stoppage amid a Bell System wage dispute. Gilson says after talks the company expressed willingness to cooperate and sought a negotiated solution with the National Federation of Telephone Workers, which claims over 287,000 members.
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Dew Xerk
Pom
W. Gibren
Aavistamt Eecretory
American Teleghoe and
Teleagraph Company
Ite
Gilson
AT &T
Corp Vexetes
Department of Lun- Dar
Rational Federation of Telephone Weekers
Bell Telephone Systems
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