German Food Crisis Deepens in Germany Zones
German officials and food experts in Frankfurt met to discuss a temporary ration cut in the British and American zones as a grave food crisis grows. US and British authorities warn shortages will persist for weeks, with plans to reduce daily calories and divert goods to avoid a broader disaster.
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Frankfurt
Germany
London
Bertin Fen
Easttern Germany
Washington
Robert Patterson
Stuttgart
Paul
Tagrevtes
Wuerttemberg-Baden
Bimaotal Food Agency
Marcus Schletscher
Elny
Trade Uniests
United States
Lucius EY. Chay
Poverney
Aight
Ernest Bevis Wen
Patterson
Woovar
Byven
Special Palestine Session Near End: Red Move Blocked
United Nations Assembly neared adjournment as a Soviet bloc bid to add the five great powers to the 11 nation Palestine inquiry commission was defeated by a 10 to 0 vote. The body confined the panel to smaller neutral countries while Arab and Soviet bloc abstained. The session adjourned after a bitter committee fight as Egypt Letdaon Syria and other Arab states denounced the resolution, seeking independence for Palestine and opposing interim arrangements. Victor Hoe of China was named to head the commission’s secretariat. the final lineups for the commission were not decided.
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New York
United Nations Assembly
Palestine Inquiry Commission
Assembly
Poland
Russa
United Nations Aswarebhy
Sand
Esnion
Lake Success
Egypt
Letdaon
Syria
Palestine
Holy Land
Arab League
Commission
Barview Augstn
Gomritralessy
Phils
Grousp
Acastralia
Canada
Duchestovakia
Guatemala
India
Metherlandds
Demerat
Trygve Lie
Victor Hoo
China
Christership Mairs
Special Comminsion
Alfanst Gardy Robles
Nexico
Department of Security Council Affairs
Two Palestine Trains Ripped By Mine Sudden Accident
Mine explosions ripped two Palestine trains near Acre and Haifa Jerusalem Tel Aviv area injuring and killing British officers and workers. Unexploded mines found on Jerusalem and Tel Aviv trackage. rail service disrupted and bridges damaged as security forces probe further explosive devices.
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Jerusalem
Kile
Holy Land
Tel Aviv
Palestine
United Nations Assembly
e@ minee
Mear Acre
Saadus
Bat Gakim
Haifa-Tada
Rehovot
Maite
Watrols
Oxnidd
U S to Survey Turkey Pre-Loan Amid Military Focus
A U S aid survey to Turkey is planned with a mission of 38 American military experts arriving next week to assess the loan tied to military needs. The effort centers on improvements to roads and communications, with airport expansion likely to support Turkey’s air force upgrades. Admiral Richard L. Connelly leads a naval delegation arriving in Ankara, described as not directly linked to the loan program.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Intermed
England
Richard L
U. S. Naval
Europe
Ankara
Support Of Truman Pay Plea Grows
Washington reports growing Republican and Democratic support in the Senate for President Truman's wage proposal. Debate centers on a 65 cent per hour minimum, with backers and opponents weighing enforcement under the Wage-Hour Act. Senate and House negotiators work to reconcile differences on labor disputes and injunction authority amid broader tax and rent control considerations.
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Washington
Pruman
Senate
Trtuman
Rouse-Senate
BNL
S. A
Fruman
House
Tait
Ohig
Republican Policy Committee
Taft
Ball R-Minny
Bali
GOP
Myers
Dpa
Truman
Capitol TL
Indictments for Conspiracy Tied to Milk Walkout
Federal grand jury in New Orleans indicts 61 individuals on charges of conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce related to the Louisiana milk strike. Alleged acts include halting milk trucks, seizing goods, shooting at noncompliant vehicles, and pressuring distributors to move milk to New Orleans. Sentences up to 20 years and fines up to $6,090 per defendant possible. Most defendants are residents of Florida Parishes north of New Orleans along the Mississippi.
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Saverwaien
Feds Creb Grant
Tir
New
Orleea
Bath
Tha
Florkda
Senttom
Louisiang
New Orang
Qayt
Missiszippi River
CIO AFL Merger Seen as Inevitable by Labor Leaders
Cincinnati officials and labor chiefs, including William Green of the American Federation of Labor, declare a CIO AFL merger likely. They warn that bills in Congress push labor to unite under one banner as unity among labor foes grows. John Lewis and others weigh in on upcoming talks and possible quick action after meetings with Pyup Murray and others.
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Cincinnati
William Green
American Federation of Lauber
CIO
APE
Newantan
Notic Wbor
Congress
Green
Brotherhood of
Rajway
Stexeahip Clevita
AFE
President Urges Congress on 350 Million for Foreign Relief
President Truman renewed his plea for Congress to authorize 350 million dollars for UNRRA relief to feed and aid war-damaged nations. He urged continued American aid to Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Trieste, China and others to help economic recovery and reduce hunger fears worldwide. The UNRRA report covers Oct 1 to Dec 31, 1944, noting shipments valued at 183,732,000 and total UNRRA world shipments reaching about 2.41 billion by last December.
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Washington
Teud Fama
Congress
Ing
Senate
Trimin
House
Hungary
Italy
Poland
Triesté
China
Truman Alyn
United Nations
United States
Truman
Hel
United, States
United Nations Belief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
Bowles Urges Price Slash and Wage Boost Plan
Bowles calls for price reductions and a wage increase to 11 cents an hour to avert an imminent collapse. His report, prepared by a committee including two former OLA figures, was issued under Americans for Democratic Action led by ex Housing Expediter Wilson Wyatt.
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WY Roar WN
Logry
Bowles
Americans For Democratic, Action
Tiharat
Wilson Wyatt
Navy Warns Mobilization Needs One Year, Urges Action
Navy officials say full mobilization requires about a year to build power and readiness. The report argues for wage and price measures, tax surcharges, housing and unemployment relief, extended rent control, and farm price supports to sustain wartime production and stabilize incomes while avoiding a collapse in demand. The Bowles committee, with Henderson and Poster, warns that imbalances between wages and prices threaten the economy.
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Anc Pharca
Bowlas Group
Freighe
Glentrie Power
Adimlasions
Algo
Fignin
Hands
Mowgaveroc. S
Lorger
Bowles
Gtr
Intante
Bowes
Leon
Henderson
OPA
Paul’ Poster
Wiliam
BH. Davis
Moyies-Prices
Navy readiness questioned as hearings reveal aging fleet
Testimony and committee review questioned Navy readiness amid funds debates. Officials cited 4 percent of ships needing overhaul and 12 to 13 percent of manpower shortages. Upgrading fire control would cost about 200 million dollars, while stockpiles of five inch shells appeared insufficient for modern air and sea threats. Continuous training and improved carrier capabilities were urged.
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Navy
Roys Ploeser
R-Ma
Rome Fire Kills 26 At Minerva Pir Company Building
Officials report a devastating fire at the Minerva Pir Company in Rome that killed 28 or more and injured many as flames trapped workers. Dozens more may be buried in the vine of the burning structure as authorities probe whether stockpiled refits or unsafe regulations contributed to the disaster.
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Rome
P—Rosoe
Minerva Pir Company
Reaguery
Uow
Asten‘tein
Freak Plants Found in Atom Bombed Soil
Kyodo News Agency reports bizarre vegetables discovered in Nagasaki soil after the atomic blast. Experts from Nagasaki prefecture and a research team are testing a variety of vegetables, following earlier survivor reports that have been denied.
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Toro
Kyodo
Sail Today
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Prefectural
Debrin
Poker Stress Poses Heart Risk Says expert
Chicago AP reports Dr. Robert Berghe warns high excitement from poker games can strain the heart. Aging players may suffer sleeplessness and restlessness after big wins or losses, signaling potential heart stress and the need for caution.
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Chicago
Ceronmsy Attacia
Robert $. Berghe
Hlingia State Medical Society
Ted
Lewis Agrees To Talk Wages With Mines Owners
John Lewis announced today that the government will negotiate with mine owners on wages, signaling a possible end to a coal industry strike threat. The United Mine Workers and Southern Coal Producers Association indicated willingness to bargain separately, with a joint conference planned immediately to set terms and timing.
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Lewis
Washington
Jonmi
Bacteriaum
At & Am
CST
United Mine
Southey Cost Producers Association
Beatty
Virone
M. HL
Callisson
Federal
Une
UMW
Col Hisson
Ehlet
Tle
Rage
Dachy
Earn Ven Horn
Olei
Ohio
Cullisson
John Lewis
Weber Elected Temporary Judge in Kingsport
Port attorney Weber was unanimously elected by Kingsport officials to serve as temporary judge of the Court of General Legislation during the vacancy caused by Judge Sidmex G. Gilbreath’s departure for Atlanta to attend his brother Fyff Gilbreath’s funeral.
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Wweuer
Kings Port
Legstone
Sidmex G. Gilbrench
Cilorenths
Atlanta
Fyff
Gilbreath
Kingsport
Saurdicy
House Approves Minor Changes In Greek Turkish Aid Bill
The House agreed to small amendments in a 400 million aid bill for Greece and Turkey, sending the measure to the Senate for final approval. A joint conference report bridged mine differences to provide economic and military support, with Senate and House conferees to resolve issues on feeding six countries in Europe and Asia. The larger dispute centered on a 150.9 million deficit in authorizations, while the Senate approved a general aid bill for several nations, excluding specific country naming in the final version. The House next acts on the conference report as talks continue on related funding.
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House
Senate
Stouse
Europe
Asia
Austria
Greece
Hungary
Tialy
Poland
Free City
Trieste
China
State Department
Vandenberg R-Mickt
Porgigd Relations Committee
Italy
Russia
Turley
Canfercea
Internal Revenue Director Resigns in Washington
Washington reports that T. Wie nan Jr resigned today as head of the Internal Revenue service effective June 34. Trueman named George J. Schoeneman to succeed him. Schoeneman, longtime IRS official, was special assistant to the President and Newport resident. He requested Senate confirmation. n Anan expressed regret, citing personal affairs. The President said he sees no alternative but to move forward.
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T. Wienan, Jr
Internal Revenue
Trueman Wenant
George J. Schoeneman
Schoenemann
Internal Revenue Bureau
Fow
Tthe
Schoeneman
M Rogal
Newport
Nenan
Tramon
Soviet Stand On Palestine Crisis Praised By Jews
Jewish Agency spokesman and others praised a United Nations speech by Andrei Slomyko urging a Palestinian division if a dual Arab Jewish state proves impossible. Russian deputy foreign minister acknowledged historic Jewish ties to Palestine and Zionist aims. Publications in Tel Aviv called it a Soviet Balfour Declaration and warned British policy would be undermined. expectations for an impartial inquiry were high.
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Jeruailem
Jewish Agency
Andrai Slomyko
United Nations
Palestine
Mishmar
Tel Aviv
Lwhich
Mabrew
Masorete
Resi
Navy braces for push button warfare with new tech
The Navy told a House subcommittee that true push button warfare is years away but preparations must start now. Secretary Forrestal and experts outlined ongoing work on pilotless interceptor planes, guided missiles, electric torpedoes, and chemical torpedoes for surface use, while noting current weapons will still be used to defeat Japan for years. They warned it may take at least five years before these advances have practical impact beyond theory.
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Navy Arm
Washington
Navy
Sea Arm
Japan
Forestal
America
Forréstal
Street Scenes and strange morning car trouble
A garbled report describes a feminine office worker and others in a city block, mentioning a gas station attendant, rooftop sounds, and a failed gas check. The scene hints at early morning tension, a disrupted route, and a motorist seeking fuel with tires, meters, and windows observed in a chaotic urban snapshot.
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