Hoover Against Rationing May Depends On Harvest Results
Former President Hoover urged against new rationing while a world harvest survey suggests food production may meet or exceed needs. President Truman and Agriculture Secretary Anderson supported delaying rationing, favoring voluntary conservation and targeted grain restrictions until harvests clarify supply. Hoover plans to travel to South America to press for stronger voluntary wheat and fat programs as part of famine relief.
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South America
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Lewis pushes payroll levy plan for miners fund
Senator Byrd called Joby L Lewis switch to payroll levy for a miners welfare fund the same concept on a larger scale and urged passage of his plan. Lewis proposed a seven percent levy on payrolls to finance a fund covering medical services hospital care rehabilitation and education for miners, paid entirely by operators. Negotiations paused as operators withheld response pending full contract details and possible Senate votes on broader strike-control measures.
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Virginia
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D-Fla
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Mary
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Lewie
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Columm
Emi
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World Cease
Paul Fuller
Adiminis
Seo Coal
Coal Returns From U S Mines Amid Labor Standstill
An estimated 129 008 of the nation s 400 000 bituminous coal miners returned to work as power plants and industries seek fuel. Pennsylvania saw about 75 of its 100 000 miners stay idle under the no contract no work stance while others resumed mining. Virginia reported most mines back, and Kentucky noted 13 000 of 55 000 mines active as retroactive benefits were debated.
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Virginia
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Nazi Literature Purge Is Ordered By Allied Council
Four power Allied Control Council orders a purge in Germany to eradicate fascist and militarist propaganda. The plan includes confiscation and destruction of Nazi literature and propaganda media from libraries bookshops publishers and former state and municipal collections. The order, to be published May 20, directs owners heads of universities and schools to turn over all propaganda to military authorities.
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Allied Control Council
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Germany
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Truman Ready To Step Into Draft Bill Crisis
The White House faces a draft crisis as Truman contemplates an emergency order to preserve selective service machinery if Congress fails to extend the draft. Press Secretary advised the president cannot detail the order’s wording. Senate and House debate extend or sunset the act with votes looming by midnight. officials warn of undefined actions if the law expires.
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Rossay
Drathen
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Utah
Senate
Thomas
Hewes
Jaty L Thomay
House
Mhem
Laster Mice Cormack
Massachusetts
Housing Construction Controversy Delays Nonresidential Projects
The article reports disagreement among housing, CPA, and federal agencies over the approval and postponement of nonresidential construction. Housing officials claim allowances continue while CPA officials indicate tighter screening to conserve materials for factory and reconversion projects.
Armistice Erupts Over Bitter Merger War In Capital
Washington reports an armistice in the bitter Army Navy merger battle as Truman endorses a unified defense plan by May 31. Key Senate figures push for a new approach to unification through agreement points rather than full consolidation.
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Walsh
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Military
Navy
Defense Department
Innocent Plea From Named Defendants In Abstract Case
Pleading innocent, capt Gordon Lunsa 3 Edward W Mandall 40 former National Researcher engineer James Scotland Beocg 35 and Harold Emanuel Gerson £3 format muster officers amet Matt Simona Nightingale 40 former RCAF communications expert. Two others accused Eric Advers and FW Poland formerly connected with Canadian information service are scheduled to be arraigned amid widely reported tensions.
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Edward W. Mandall
National Research Coeric l
James Scotland Beocg
Harold Emanuel Gerson
Mtumitions Department
Amet
Matt
Simona Nightingale
RCAF
Eric Advers
Industrial Development Bank
Poland
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Mde
Voatakiever Taamieh
Belgium says Spain refuge for Nazi war crimes suspect
Belgium charged Spain with sheltering Branco Spurr, a former Nazi collaborator, and urged UN Security Council action on extradition. It cited alleged Spanish persecution by Francoists and asked for formal presentation of the 3550 page verdict from France as evidence, while noting mounting questions over proof.
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Belgium
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France
Withdrawal Of Troops Splits Big 4
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov proposed Russian troop withdrawals from Bulgaria contingent on Allied troops leaving fully. Byrnes and Bevin objected, arguing such moves would let Russia consolidate positions in Romania and protect lines to Austria. A commission of military experts was floated to decide the Balkans’ final arrangements as talks shifted to the French Italian frontier.
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Soviet Backing Reported Amid Arab League Palestine Debate
Dispatch from Damascus cites a Soviet official telling Arab delegates that Russia would back the Arab cause before the United Nations. The report notes strain in relations as Britain and America push for a UN inquiry into the Palestine issue and possible impacts on the region.
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Stewart Defends Crump Against Washington Post Article
Tennessee Senator Tom Stewart responds on the Senate floor to a Washington Post front page piece charging Memphis magnate E. H. Crump as a fascist-like force of efficiency and materialism. Stewart labels the piece malicious and false, defending Crump and Memphis while denouncing CIO-PAC communist scare tactics.
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Meeman
Memphia
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Street Scenes and Town Life From a Stranger View
A fragmented local scene describes daily town life near a post office with commuters and travelers passing through. The sketch notes parking, street painting, and brief interactions, reflecting everyday urban activity and stray observations.
Defense argues PH attack no worse than Hiroshima in war crime case
An American army officer defending five senior Japanese officers charged with war crimes contends the Pearl Harbor strike was as lawful as the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The defense argues the case cannot proceed fairly and seeks dismissal of aggression charges, while noting the surrender conditions cited by Japan. The judge recessed to consider the motions as U S figures linked to former leaders are named in the defense brief.
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Tell Chademe
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Admiral Kidd
Tenac C. Hida
Pearl Harbors
Democrats CIO Interests Threaten To Part Company
Reported fissures show Democrats and CIO aligned groups split over races as unions threaten to withdraw support from incumbents. Atlantic City PAC leaders indicate potential backing for up to four senators in GOP-leaning districts and target House members, with emphasis on labor-aligned candidates and district dynamics.
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Happer
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