Rioting in India discussed by British captain and locals
Tan Da Bombay March 5 A British officer recounts policing riots in India noting that casualties arise from both peaceful patriots and opportunistic looters. He explains firing requires magistrate orders, outlines patrols and police roles, and condemns mob violence while defending troops. The piece contrasts Indian and Anglo-Indian perspectives amid blame after clashes.
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Mar
India
Hera
OPA Lifts Price Controls on Lights and Instruments
The Office of Price Administration announced curbs on price controls ending for electric light bulbs and most musical instruments except radios and phonographs. It also dropped ceilings on snow shoes cowbells gag masks and many other items including baseball and football uniforms except shoes. The musical instrument exemption covers phonograph records and albums. Next Monday rental ceilings on bicycles will be dropped.
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Washington, Mar
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Exchange Scholars Move Wins Strong Senate Backing
Washington reports growing Senate support for a plan to exchange students between nations. Senator Gurney notes the Appropriation Committee near approval after a closed session. Senator O'Mahoney agrees sentiment is overwhelmingly favorable. Hoover backs the program, urging committee consent. legislation is sponsored by Senator Fulbright.
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Washington
D-Wye
Hoover
State Dept Could Dispose War Surpluses Abroad for Exchange
Veterans officials report hundreds of applications from former service members for study abroad and expect thousands more. With U.S. colleges crowded, few foreign students would go abroad immediately, as surpluses could be used for currency or credit in exchanges with other nations.
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Veterans Administration
Irish Brides Sail for U. S. Transport Henry Gibbons
The U. S. Transport Henry Gibbons sailed from Belfast with 314 Irish brides and 140 children of American service men aboard. Dock workers sang Land of Hope and Glory and Come Back to Erin as the ship departed for New York.
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Northern Ireland
Mar
Henry Gibbons
New York
Land of Hope and Glory
Erin
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