Connally Presses Four Point Plan To Check Soviet Expansion
Senator Tom Connally told the senate that Soviet expansion must be halted before Greece and Turkey. He urged Russia to stop infiltrating nations, stop using armies as threats, respect sovereignty, and meet United Nations obligations to promote peace. He warned creeping paralysis aims at European domination and urged clear US purpose in aiding Greece and Turkey.
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WASHINGTON
Tom Connally
Dem. Tex
United States senate
Greece
Turkey
Texas
foreign relations committee
senate
Truman
Russia
Europe
Connally
United States
Soviet Union
United Nations
US senate
Harold Stassen Talks With Stalin in Moscow
Harold Stassen, Republican presidential candidate, met with Prime Minister Stalin in Moscow for an 80 minute discussion. Foreign Minister Molotov attended. Stassen described a frank talk on the two economic systems and noted Stalin’s alert participation and occasional cigarette. He then departed for Kiev.
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MOSCOW
Harold Stasetn
United States
Stalin
Molotov
Stassen
Kiev
Ukraine
Left Hand Corner Betting In England and Truman Gains Ground
William A. Lydgate of Gallup Poll told the closing luncheon of the 21st annual Eastern States Association of Professional Schools for Teachers at the Hotel Commodore that President Truman’s popularity has risen sharply due to his decisions on the coal strike and U S Russian differences. He cited a March 1 poll showing 51 percent support, up from 32 percent a year earlier, and said the United States leans right politically more than other nations. Mitchell of labor noted humorous outcomes about relocation measures and union cards.
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Truman
Russia
William A. Lydgate
Gallup
Lydgate
Eastern States Association of Professional Schools for
Commodore
Ladgnte
Basis For Settlement Moves in US Telephone Strike
Washington April 10 renewed bargaining signs appeared as a settlement basis reached between long distance workers and AT&T. Agreement must pass union executive boards amid a nationwide strike of nearly 300,000 Bell System employees. Chicago Illinois Bell workers accepted a federal conciliator plan for an $8 weekly raise, while the company called it unreal. The conciliator termed this the first collective bargaining effort to date. Meanwhile New Jersey Governor Driscoll signed a law imposing stiff penalties on striking workers and unions unless they return to work, and requires arbitration within 10 days under a $10,000 daily fine.
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Washington
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Long Lanes Workers Union
American Union of Telephone Workers
A.T. and T
Bell System
Chicago
linois Bell Telephone company
N.F. T.N
TRENTON
Alfred E. Driscoll
New Jersey Bell Telephone company
Tribute From Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury paid tribute to Most Rev. D. T. Owen the Church of England’s primate of all Canada who died yesterday in Toronto. He praised Ow ens wisdom gentle patience and Christian grace noting his leadership and devotion to the church and expressing grief with Canada.
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CANTERBURY
Kent
England
Fox to film The Iron Curtain on Russian espionage
Twentieth Century-Fox announces a semi documentary feature The Iron Curtain about Russian espionage in Canada and the United States. It will use material from Canada's June 1946 royal commission report on leaking secrets to foreign agents.
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CANADA
OVIE
NEW YORK
Twentieth Century-Fox
United States
royal commission
Saar Detachment From Reich Faces Allied Debate
MOSCOW April 10 The United States and Britain oppose French demands to detach the Saar from Germany and link it economically with France. Marshall and Bevin reject French plans to detach the Ruhr and propose no international control of German resources. French proposals for Rhineland autonomy and permanent military forces are debated while Molotov remains silent. A post-Moscow study directive is suggested for border issues as rifts widen.
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MOSCOW
United States
Britain
Saar
Germany
France
Marshall
council of foreign ministers
Bevin
Ruhr
BUER TRANSEER
Bidault
the
council
United Nations
security council
Rhineland
Molotov
Mine Blast Kills Nine at Knox Coal Mine
An underground explosion at Knox Coal Co near Exeter Pennsylvania killed nine miners and injured several others. Rescue teams pulled bodies from debris hours after the blast caused by gas. About 175 men work at the mine but only 17 were on the shaft at the time. Priests and local officials attended to the victims. one rescuer assisted with last rites.
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EXETER
Niie
Knox Coal Co
Ed Petrillo
eastern
Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre
George Joeckel
Rumor Says Premier King In Crash Unfounded
Ottawa reports an unfounded rumor that Prime Minister Mackenzie King was hurt or killed in an air crash while holidaying at Williamsburg Virginia. Newsmen received numerous inquiries about his health as the false tale spread from Williams Burke Virginia and originated in the United States. The rumor was denied with assurance that King is well.
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OTTAWA
Mackenzie King
Williamsburg
Truman Says Prices Must Fall Or Wage Boosts Justified
President Truman argued that without price reductions, wage increases would be justified. He noted the Justice Department is studying whether manufacturers can join to lower prices without violating anti-trust laws and said price controls ended last year, placing responsibility on business to act and loans to carry the load. He added there is no need for a new session.
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WASHINGTON
Truman
Justice department
supreme court
Prowse Seeks Liberal Leadership Candidacy
Edmonton April 10 J Harper Prowse army representative in the Alberta legislature told the Edmonton Women's Liberal Association he would support the Liberal party as his political future. He is named among possible Liberal leadership candidates with the provincial convention set for late June. He vowed to push veterans’ needs impartially while serving as army representative.
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EDMONTON
J. Harper Prowse
army
Alberta
Edmonton Women's Liberal Association
Liberal party
Alberta Liberal
Canada
K.C
Taber
Lethbridge
Loyal
Edmonton Regiment
Field Marshal
Montgomery
Alberta legislature
the
Herald
Shipyard Strike Grips Victoria
A jurisdictional dispute erupts at Yarrows shipyards No 1 and 2 in Victoria as Marine Workers Local 3 4CC L striking against C C L members. AFL members report for work while picket lines run with no disorders. About 1 000 workers affected though yards stay open under a company pledge to end discrimination and continue work on two vessels valued at 3 million Canadian and 125 000 French government contract.
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VICTORIA
Yaryous Ltd
American Federation of Labor union
C.C.F
A.F.L
C.CL
American Federation of Labor unions
C.C.L
AFL
OH A Wallace
Canadian National Railway
Britain Rejects Soviet Proposal In Treaty Change
New York Times dispatch from Moscow reports Soviet government proposes a clause in the Anglo Russian treaty to isolate Britain from the United States. Britain refuses any conditions, stalling treaty revision talks. The draft would bar Britain from supporting any country deemed hostile to the Soviet Union.
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NEW YORK
The
New York Times
Moscow
Britain
United States
Times
Soviet Union
Tornado Rips Panhandle and Oklahoma Towns
A devastating tornado blasted the northeastern Texas Panhandle and northwestern Oklahoma last night, killing about 152 people and injuring more than 1,000. Woodward Oklahoma suffered the worst toll, with hundreds dead or wounded as one-third of the town was levelled, while Higgins Texas Glazier Gage and White Deer Coburn also suffered heavy damage and looting was reported. Fires followed the storm and power was knocked out across the region as rescue workers and vigilante crews helped in debris clearance and relief efforts.
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DALLAS
Tex
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Woodward
Okla
Higgins
Glazier
Gage
White Deer
Coburn
OODWARD
United States
Texas state highway patrol
Red Cross
White Neer
Tevac
Amarillo
Wichita
Kas
southwest
Southwestern Bell Telephone company
Woodward mortuaries
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
RIGGINS
Texas
Shattuck
Pampa
Miami
Santa Fe
Gace
Greek forces attack Pindus guerrillas in highland clash
Greek military sources say government troops are tightening around about 2000 leftist guerrillas in the Pindus range between Thessaly and, near Nevroupolis and Karditsa. Air support and leaflets precede bombing as troops advance from multiple fronts toward Nevroupolis.
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ATHENS
Pindus mayen
Thessaly
rus
Laurisa
Nevroupolis
Karditsa
Agrafa
Major Southern California quake shocks region
A sharp earthquake lasting about a minute rattled southern California at 7:59 a.m. Pacific time. No deaths or major damage were reported though a Glendale bank window broke and minor damage occurred in Laguna Beach and Santa Barbara. Felt as far as Phoenix Arizona. Seismologists from California Institute of Technology said the quake was deep seated and possibly severe in some areas.
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LOS ANGELES
Clifornia
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena
Santa Barbara
Imperial Valley
El Centro
Glendale
Laguna Beach
San Bernardino
Phoenic Ariz
Ontario to Increase Women's Minimum Wage in June
Toronto April 10. An increase of 30 percent in minimum wage rates for all female employees in Ontario will take effect June 1. The Ontario labor board issued the order, with zones set for the act. Current rates of 10, 11, and 12.50 rise to 13.80, 15.80, and 15.50. The maximum weekly work period is 43 hours or the employer’s customary hours.
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ONTARIO
TORONTO
industry and labor board
Ontario department of labor
Reports Wilgress Will Not Return as Canadian Ambassador
Ottawa confirms Dana Wilgress will not return to Moscow as Canadian ambassador to the Soviet Union. Robert Ford to serve as charge d affaires. a new ambassador expected within a week. Wilgress may take a role at United Nations or other conferences with a possible ministerial post in Switzerland.
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Wilgress
Moscow
OTTAWA
C.P
baternal affairs department
Dana Wilcres
Menon
Russia
Canada
Waltress
Robert Ford
wold
United Nations
Swatverland
Canada Mourns Primate Owen Passing
Archbishop Derwyn Owen, Anglican Primate of All Canada, dies at 70 after a heart attack in the Synod offices. He led 1.8 million Anglicans since 1934 and planned resignation after the Lambeth conference. Funeral plans set as government and church leaders honor his long service and public role.
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TORONTO
Derwyn ‘Savor Owen
All Canada
Owen
Synod
Canada
general synod of the
Church of England in
Winnipeg
Lambeth
London
England
Mackenzie King
St. Laurent
Drew
Ontario
Ottawa tax roll cut eyed in budget report
Ottawa Evening Journal reports Finance Minister Wichart plans to cut Canada personal income tax rolls by 80 percent, removing about 171 300 people from taxation by raising exemption levels for single and married persons.
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Ottawa Evening Journal
Wichart
Canada
MONTREAL
Clifford Soward
Robin Hood Flour Mills
Canadian Credit Institute
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