Wheat Pinch Hurts as Bowles Urges Food Rationing
The wheat pinch worsens at home as Chester Bowles urges wartime style rationing including bread to meet an expected global famine crisis. President Truman weighs Bowles’s plan while Hoover’s return from a global food study and Pillsbury mill shutdown highlight domestic shortages. Rationing, coupons, and the timing of any revival depend on crop harvests and policyAction.
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Bowles
Tadey
Truman
Sy Herbert
Hoover
Chester Bowles
Trumart
Pilebury
Holt
Meade
Bakers and
Housewives
Pillsbury's
Minneapolia
Down
Coal Miners Return Under Two Week Truce Amid Labor Strife
The coal strike paused as 400000 miners headed back to pits under a two week truce. Freight restrictions lifted at midnight and broader conservation measures remained in place. Government urged a swift contract, Senate debated labor reform, and Lewis pressed for pay and control changes amid a tense national energy situation.
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Washington
America
John EL. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Mideaight
Trumpns
Congress
Senate
Sonta
Patley
United Mine Workers
Tlon
Brealth
Elterta
Continus
Puuala Dubebaistiaciae
Detenaa Transportation
Mitdful
Mater Cor i
Lewis
Lewis Doreda Ta Malea
Labor
Squwallanbuch
Norning
Edward F. McGrady
Capitol
Aitashant Arts
George
D-Gei
Deal Seen On French Ruhr Plan
A French demand for detachment of the Ruhr from Germany sparks talk of a federated or economically managed Ruhr under allied influence. British and American proposals urged economic coordination and warned France against a separate political split. Byrnes proposed mutual aid for German disarmament, but French officials said it falls short without full accord among the four powers. The debate follows ongoing Allied discussions ahead of Day of Are Day commemorations.
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Paris
Rober Ayzenal
Germany
Ruhr
Rhineland
France
Wiare
W. Sanne
Bertin
Amy
James ¥. Byrnes
Yast
Jie
UN to Get Evidence Today Against Franco
United Nations to receive a voluminous report from Spanish exiles claiming Franco's regime threatens world peace. Jose Asensio says the document includes one main report with supporting evidence. The subcommittee plans hearings as it gathers U.S. and Mexican inputs before May 34.
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New York
Spamian Goverment
United Nations
Giral
Faris
Gancraitagitno
Francisco Franco
Syantah Gestion
Girat M
Themis
Girat
Jocey
Unites, Nations
Spain
Gep
Jose Asensio
Asendio
Department of Prance
Arone
Granada
Mureie
Atemple
Coun Vedh
United States
Mexico
Draft Extensions Roar Through House on Draft Ages
The House fast tracks action to meet Wednesday midnight deadlines amid battle over draft extensions and age exemptions. Rep Sheridan proposes an emergency to create a holiday for inductions and would block 13 or 14 year olds from service if needed. House and Senate clash risks leaving a lapse without replacement.
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Senate
House
Sheriden
D-Pa
Sheridan
Wn Ditter
Rep. Short
R-Mo
Senate House
Miners in District 30 Report Near Normal Operations
Sam Caddy, president of District 30 UMW, reported today that about 99 percent of the mines in Bla district were operating and expected operations to return to normal tomorrow. A preliminary check found only about 100 rail mines in the Big Sandy and Hazard fields not operating.
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Lexlarton
Sam Caddy
District 30
UMW
Bla
Tomorro
Big Sandy
Opposition Grows as Greece Prepares Monarchy Plebiscite
Greek parliament convenes after 20 years as cabinet sets a plebiscite date on monarchy return. Liberty party leaders, funded by ex Premier Saphoulis, press for delaying voting until election date revisions are made, citing procedural concerns and exile in London.
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Antag — Ae
Liberty Party
Hai
George VI Monia
London
Fundat
Thomixtartex Saphoulis
Manden's
Vittorio to exile after 48 years as Italian king
Vittorio ofSavoy abdicates and begins exile in Egypt with Queen Elena after a reign of almost five decades. King Farouk affords them aid as they land at Alexandria Harbor and are escorted to Antoniades Palace for temporary residence. The departure contrasts with past welcomes in 1832.
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Alexandrin
Vittone Emanuels
Virkusth
Antoniades Palace
House of Savoy
Alexandrie Harbor
War Crimes Tribunal Dueling Arguments Over Authority
In Tokyo the Far East Military Tribunal faced a challenge from Japan’s defense counsel Ichiro Kiyose who argued the court lacks jurisdiction over 55 counts of war crimes and crimes against peace. Prosecutor Joseph Keenan urged unconditional surrender and cited Potsdam terms to support tribunal authority. Separately, Philip Murray announced CIO Steel Workers would honor wage contracts and accept a 194% raise if inflation controls fail, tying industrial action to congressional decisions.
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Japan
Far East
Ichiro Kiyose
Wniik
Joseph
Bo Kesnem
Kigose
Kiyoto
Crite
MacArthur
Kiyose
Jenax
Aevestad
Oliel
Joseph Keeivan
Gereran
Keehma
Safencer J Uitimat
Potsdam
Murray
Atlantic City
N. J—P
Philip Murray
CIO
Vertan
Congress
Tech
Steel Union
Tes
Murrey
Xeei
Disease Panic Hits Texas Cities As Officials Contain Outbreak
Reports describe a palio like illness spreading across Texas with four deaths and fifteen military cases. Corpus Christi closes schools and public venues for two weeks as health boards impose bans. Antone and San Antonio extend curfews and restrict gatherings while doctors from Dallas test victims. Navy testimony claims no prewar plan for Britain.
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Nan Antone
Rex
Corpus Christi
Nueces
Mora
Ty Sor Antonia
Illassea
Edwin Sulkin
Charles KL. Wisdeman, Jr
Southwestern Medical College Bacteriology Department
Dallas
AFL Sets Out To Destroy One Party System In South
The AFL and Southern Labor Conference move to break the South’s one party dominance and push for voting rights across southern states. Delegates hear speeches attacking CIO, endorse fair employment practices and plan a southern organizing drive led by Clifford George. A reward is offered for those who cut wires at Asheville City Hall during a broadcast setup.
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AFL
Asheville
APL
William Green
An &Sheville
Electriciana
Folica
C. Wi. Daereath
Apis Southern Labor Conference
South
Organized Labor
Toorsmore
Lahewr
Fey Afl
Clore Googe
Sonthern
CIO
Unione Managimttl
Republicans Strive For Liberal Image in Congressional Race
A Republican push to brand the party as liberal heats up ahead of elections. Sen. Taft and GOP chairman Carroll Reece push the line, arguing reformists seek broader democracy while critics accuse the drive of masking conservative aims. Syracuse and Yale events frame the debate as Ball and others weigh liberty for all versus group-specific aims.
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Republica
New York City
Taft H
GOP
Carroll Reece
Tredumars
Republicansag
Libert
Riage
Reece
Congress
Yale Engineers Club
Iifavence
Ohio
Otter
Taft
Bert
Senator Ball
R- jMing
Syracuse
N. Yulspeen
Ball
Iuide
British Still Hope To Settle Indian Problem
The British Cabinet Mission announced no quick independence plan after an eight day conference with Moslem and Hindu leaders in Sitavia India. The conference ended in breakdown, dealing a blow to hopes of a rapid transition. Communiques offered no reason for the collapse, while Moslem League demands for a separate Pakistan clashed with Congress goals for an India with sovereignty over foreign affairs and defense. The mission stressed no formal plan emerged, but did not end discussions with India’s leaders.
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Sitvia
India
Thage Twhce
Messeng League
Winslem
Pakistan
Congress Party
Witiel
Congress
Three Monkeys Stiff At Large In New York
Three monkey fugitives escaped from a pet shop in Lower Manhattan and remained at large after sprinting through streets stores and fire escapes with police in pursuit. About 300 observers watched as the caper unfolded with the animals weaving through the city.
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New York
Manhatter
Rodio
Street Scenes at Mead End Kids Display Garments
A garbed teen in a weathered outfit appeals to passersby while a manikin in a shop window for a department stores district shows a frequent manty wee suit. A hazardous backdrop and cement work leave a larger footprint for posterity as onlookers glimpse the urban scene.
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Mead End
Quik
58 Germans Get Death Sentences
A Rohe era military court sentenced 61 defendants for the murder of thousands under Nazi persecution. Forty eight operators of a notorious extermination camp received death, three others got life terms, and August Bigruber, a regional Nazi leader, was sentenced without emotion. The proceedings lasted 45 minutes with rapid individual verdicts.
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Chau
Germany
Matelhausen
Keng
Guily
Lene
Hach
August Bigruber
Upper Danube
Lot Nus
Upper Austria
Embargo Eased on Local Rail Service After Truce
Ciirchfield Hailead announces the embargo on freight and passenger rail service is temporarily lifted. Passenger trains resume, freight service resumes by tonnage, and freight ties are accepted. The embargo followed a miners and steel workers truce. Mead Corporation says production will have limited easing for about a week before further shutdowns.
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Ciirchfield Hailead
A. Dorsett
Kingsawrt
Erage Company
Dorestt
Mead Corporation
Tension Grips Belfast Areas Over McCaughey Death
Tension rose across Belfast as mourners carried the body of John McCaughey former adjutant general of the outlawed IRA through a 100 mile procession. Irish flags flew at half staff and police reinforced routes amid protests demanding the release of political prisoners as the Republican plot burial neared Beilltown Cemetery. In Washington President Truman summoned top Army and Navy leaders for a security briefing on the armed forces.
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Northern Ireland
Eft
John MecCaughey
Irish Republican Army
Dubin
Bismelesse
McCaughes
Belfast
McCaughey
Beilttown Ceme
Tery
Truman
Washington
Trown
Army
Navy
Split In State Department May Trigger Resignations
Washington reports a widening split within the State Department between career diplomats and newer appointees. Speculation centers on Undersecretary Dean Acheson and others, with earlier resignation by Col. Alfred Bec Gormede cited as a sign of growing tensions. Byrnes faces two contrasting advice streams on how to handle European diplomacy and Russian influence amid peace talks.
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State Department
Washington
Paris
Col
Altred Bec
Gormede
Ny Central American
Beeaise
Department
Dean Acheson
Clayton
McCormack
Gallaggue
Intrelligence
William Langer
Byres
Buwrote
Moleter
Byrnes
James
Dunn
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