Marshall Plan closes first quarter
Washington report states the Marshall Plan ends its first quarter with 731 million dollars set aside for European recovery shipments, about 56 percent of the three month goal. Actual spending totals 37.6 million due to payment lags, not near the 500 million Truman budget target. The plan signals more loans later, with one fifth of 5 billion funds reserved for loans and recovery goods amid rising requests for 1.8 billion for the coming quarter, cut by 500 million.
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Australia Hosts Diverse Soaring Mammals Beyond Birds
In Australia scientists note at least 20 aviator species including flying squirrels flying opossums flying mice and even flying bears. The report highlights the unusual gliding abilities and geographic distribution across habitats and offers insights into evolutionary adaptations driving the aerial lifestyles.
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Tito and United States near $30 million Yugoslav deal
Washington reports near final agreement on a roughly 30 million dollar financial settlement between the United States and Yugoslavia. Competing claims over nationalized American property and frozen Yugoslav assets underlie the talks, while Tito’s defiance of Moscow looms over the broader crisis with Cominform.
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Rumors Spin Around Tito Stand and Balkan Tensions
Diplomats weigh Tito's defiance of Cominform as a potential spark for satellite states to resist. Moscow faces a difficult face saving task after Yugoslavia's crackdown, with a Red Army invasion risking UN charges of aggression and broader fallout. Some suggest faulty planning or intelligence marred the Soviet purge maneuver.
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Kohler Declines Run for Governor Nomination
Kohler announces he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor in the September primary. He endorses Gov Rennebohm as the likely nominee and cites other responsibilities that prevent candidacy during the coming primary.
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No Decision On Order Of Draft Callup
Selective service officials announced no final plan for the draft induction sequence. The order will be determined by age, with birthdays deciding who goes first if 21 is chosen as the starting point. President Truman would set the final age group, and about 4,000 local boards would be named to run the peacetime draft. All men 18 through 25 must register, though 18-year-olds are not eligible for selection.
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Berlin Blockade Drama Elevates Food Lifeline Debate
Berlin leaders and Allied officials discuss Russian efforts to tighten air corridor rules amid Berlin blockade fears. Marshal Sokolovsky warned regulations must be followed while Col. Howley urged deeds over words as Western Germany governments begin to form. Rail and road connections stay shut as milk deliveries resume in exchange for food.
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Vassily D. Sokolovsky
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Double Killing Gun Sought in Oregon Lovers Lane Deaths
Investigators hunted for a .32 caliber pistol to crack the double homicide of Mary Jane Reed and Stanley Skridla in Oregon. Reed, 18, a telephone operator, was found shot in a weed patch near a sand pit. Skridla, 28, a telephone lineman, was discovered two miles away. Both bullets matched the pistol type.
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Stanley Skridla
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Bardwell Leaves La Crosse for Madison Vocational Post
Dr. R W Bardwell the La Crosse superintendent since 1942 completed his work here Wednesday and left for Madison to become director of the Vocational school Mrs Bardwell has been in Madison since May 1 Marshall G Batho former superintendent at West Bend Wis will take over the La Crosse office on Thursday
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Truman Signs Legislation To Clean Up Rivers
President Truman signed a landmark cleanup law aiming to end waterway pollution. The measure creates future funding for loans, a Cincinnati research lab, and state grants for pollution control, with an initial $75 000 kickoff and no immediate nonrepayable budget.
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Nun Teachers In N D Public Schools May Be Banned
Fargo North Dakota voters show growing support for a measure to ban nuns from teaching in public schools as returns come in from the primary. The governor race sees Fred G Randahl leading Ervin Schumacher 28 978 to 22 089 with 661 of 2 259 precincts reporting.
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Injured Man Improves After Skylight Fall at Foundry
Ronald Flottmeier of 1324 Rose Street is reported improving after a 40 foot fall through a skylight at Allis-Chalmers foundry. Hospital reports show he escaped internal injuries and is under treatment.
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