Chinese War Lull Ends Promises Strong US Role in NATO
The article reports a forthcoming major foreign policy statement by the Chinese premier urging U S participation in NATO and urging funds and arms for Western European armies. Moscow papers summarize Truman’s message. Western European papers view it as a leftward shift. Berlin’s army newspaper speculates Russia may withdraw troops before the Allies.
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U. S
North Atlantic
Western Europe
Europe
Moscow
Truman
Run Army
Berlin
Russia
Germany
Expansion of old insurance outlined in health bill
The health bill introduced yesterday in the house and senate aims to expand coverage. Rep. Dingell of Michigan explained the scope as covering about 85 percent of the population.
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House
Senate
Rep
Dingell
D-Mich
Gard Withrow backs Truman speech for farm aid and labor law repeal
Rep Gardiner Withrow La Crosse voiced support for President Truman s state of the union message praising a repeal of the Taft Hartley labor law and extension of farm programs He backed rural soil conservation and parity prices while mentioning possible amendments later.
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Tribune Washington Bureau
Washington
Gardiner Withrow
R-La_ Crosse
Truman
Hospital Patient Rights in Insurance Fund Plan
The proposal ensures patient participation rights and the option to accept or reject care. It states the insurance fund, not patients, would cover costs for services.
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Aon Eeetist
Congressional Quiz Tracks Magnuson Absence in New Session
Reports show Senator Magnuson missing from the early roll as the new Congress convened Monday. The item ties the absence to chatter about heiress-actress ties and seat allocations amid the opening session.
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Millarde
Toni Seven
New York
Congress
Truman Seizes Lead As Electoral Vote Count Grows
As votes were tallied in the House chamber Truman gains momentary lead. The tally shows 303 for Truman, 189 for Dewey, 39 for Thurmond with disputed shifts from New York and South Carolina. Officials note small changes as counters report mismatches and observant senators monitor the count.
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Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Strom Thurmond
Gamble
R-Ny
Norton
D-Nj
Gunsencell
New York
President Truman
Mr. Truman
South Carolina
Thurmond
Soviet Bid Rejected To Repeal No-Strike Law
The Far Eastern Commission rejected a Soviet proposal condemning Japan’s new no-strike no-bargaining law for government workers. Ambassador Panyushkin said a majority approved anti-democratic measures of General MacArthur and the Japanese government. The rule affects millions of Japanese government and enterprise workers and took effect last July.
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Washington
Li Nation
Far Eastern Commission
Japan
Alexander S. Panyushkin
Panyushkin
General MacArthur
Jas MacArthur
FEC
Commission
Transit strike ends as drivers comply with order
Transportation reports that operators were instructed to return to work after a strike was called off. Some service resumed briefly but by 9 am all ran to the car barns. About 250000 metropolitan area residents walked or rode taxis while unions claim no wildcat strike, awaiting compulsory arbitration under state law.
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Koechel
Truman’s State of the Union Seen as Leftward Move
Western Europe interprets President Truman’s address as a shift left, with socialist-leaning governments broadly pleased though Communists view it as proof of U.S. economic leverage. In Britain the Manchester Guardian hints socialism isn’t the only left path, while papers headline higher taxes and expose abuses.
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London
Europe
Truman
United States
Britain
Manchester Uardian
Mr. Truman
Weather rescue as blizzard strands plains travelers
Rescue workers battle massive snow drifts across the plains as a three day blizzard traps thousands. Military and civilian planes drop food while trains and tracks begin to reopen as crews clear lines and restore passenger service amid rising death toll concerns.
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Wyoming
Union Pacific
GOP Names Ives Smith To Policy Group
Senators Millikin Young Wherry Saltonstall and Taft join the GOP policy committee as the Republican leadership plans to expand several Senate committees to give newer members a better break. The move was announced after a closed session noting peaceful proceedings.
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Smith
Washington
Millikin
Colorado
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Senate
Barkley
D-Ky
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Sicken Og
Rena
Vandenberg
Young
Wherry
Nebr
Saltonstall
Mass
Taft
Truman Pushes Taft Hartley Repeal Amid Labor Debates
President proposes repealing the Taft Hartley act and restoring the Wagner act with improvements. AFL CIO reactions vary as Democrats gain influence on labor committees, while Taft and Morse urge careful revision of protections for employers and unions. Senator Thomas remains uncertain.
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Labor Department
AFL
CIO
Truman
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Senate
Taft
Ohio
Labor Committee
Morse
Ore
Thomas
Tucker Chicago Plant Shutdown Order Issued
A court order confines Tucker’s Chicago plant to a shutdown maintenance basis while actions proceed. James K. Coolidge and Otis Radford retain salaries, while other officers face limits. legal steps paused until after March 3. Tucker attempted revival with a backer as two lawsuits and a receivership case advance.
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Chicago
Jim Michael L
James K. Coolidge
Otis Radford
Atty
Lewis F. Jacobson
Oote
Cosness
Igoe
Tucker Corporation
Ask Proof Of Dutch Intent In Indonesia
The United States urged the Netherlands to give concrete demonstration of its intentions in Indonesia. Undersecretary of State Lovett presented the proposal to President Truman, reviewed American efforts to end the unrest between Dutch and Indonesian forces, and sent the report to Secretary Marshall by Murray on Dec. 23. Lovett warned the U S will not accept the Dutch police action as the final outcome of the conflict.
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United States
Netherlands
Lovett
CIO
Philip Murray
Marshall
Murray
Truman plans deficit forecast and tax rise to trim red ink
President Truman is expected to forecast a deficit for the coming fiscal year starting July 1. He seeks a 4.0 billion dollar tax increase, mainly from corporations, to erase the gap and allow about a 1 percent cut in the 252 billion dollar federal debt. A postal rate rise for magazines and newspapers is also proposed to help hold the line.
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Truman
Norway Expects Railfare Hikes to Rebuild War Hit System
The director general of Norway's state railways warns postwar needs include more locomotives and freight cars as war damage and shop conditions persist. Oslo notes a critical shortage of equipment and calls for higher rail rates to support a 43 million ton annual freight volume.
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Oslo
Warden cites overcrowding hampering escape prevention
Milwaukee report records Warden John oe stating overcrowded conditions at Waupun state prison complicate security. He notes issues with prison farms and two outside camps while denying serious ongoing troubles.
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Milwaukee
John Oe
Waupun State Prison
Irish Red Cross Takes 125 German Orphans for Ireland
The Irish Red Cross has taken 125 children from Germany and will place them in Ireland for two or three years at homes arranged by the organization.
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Germany
Eire
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