Wilson Urges Sweat to Avert Tears in Wartime Boosts
New York AP April 27 Defense Mobilizer Charles BE Wilson says wartime production miracles can be doubled and in three years America's industrial machine could raise living standards if war is averted. He warns inflation could ruin defense gains and calls for toil and sweat, higher taxes, and prudent spending to curb "carcerous growth" of inflation.
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Iran Seizes British Oil Giant Under Nationalization Plan
A special Iranian parliamentary commission voted to seize the Anglo Iranian Oil Company, proposing a 12 member government board to run the firm. Parliament expected to act soon as demonstrations erupted in Resht leaving about 44 injured after clashes between leftist students and police over nationalization.
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Ford Foundation to Aid Teachers in Pasadena
The Ford Foundation will fund a $2,280,000 fellowship program for young college teachers. Clarence H. Faust, head of the fund for education, says the aim is to boost teaching skill and lessen military mobilization impact. A 16-member committee of presidents and deans will direct the program, with President Victor Butterfield of Wesleyan College named chairman.
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Redistricting, Salary Bill Mark California Legislature Action
California lawmakers near finalizing a redistricting plan to add seven Congress seats and redraw Assembly districts for 1940 to 1950 populations. The Senate approved three Republican authored bills as Democrats opposed, while an Assembly pay raise to 17 500 for top state officials passed 42 to 25 but did not proceed to the Senate. The reform plan reshapes districts for Governor Warren to sign, with Los Angeles County gaining seats and San Francisco losing.
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Willoughby Ends MacArthur Era to Retire from Army
Maj. Gen. Charles A. Willoughby a MacArthur aide from Bataan and Corregidor days has asked for retirement to rejoin MacArthur. He is the second two star general to follow MacArthur during the five star controversy with the White House. Willoughby said he would join MacArthur after modest services. He previously served as intelligence chief and assistant chief of staff in Japan and followed MacArthur to Ridgway's command.
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Detroit Grenade Incident Briefly Explodes in Storage
Detroit Police report a storage room mishap where 76 grenades were being removed. One grenade exploded accidentally and set off the remaining 75 due to heat. Firemen and the sprinkler system contained the incident with no further injuries reported.
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Frogmen Return After Nine Months of Battle in Korea
Coronado reports the Pacific Fleet Underwater Demolition Team One back in the U S after nine months of covert raids behind enemy lines. Lt Edwin P. Smith Lt Ted Fielding James F. Frazier and Albert F Bass swam ashore 300 miles north of the front to blow two railroad tunnels and a bridge before returning to their ship. The unit received extended leave and will begin refresher training at Coronado this summer.
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Canada Urges Pre bombing Consultation in Korea War
In Ottawa, April 27, External Affairs Minister Lester B Pearson told the House of Commons Canada should be consulted before a United Nations aircraft strike on Communist air bases in Manchuria. He noted consultation may be infeasible at times, while allowing that immediate retaliation might be unavoidable to chase bombers back to Manchuria.
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State Senate Gag Voted to Rush Job
The State Senate approved a gag rule to speed work amid 5167 bills. Opening speeches are limited to 10 minutes, secondary speeches to seven minutes, and closing speeches to five minutes. This antifilibuster measure, used in late sessions, comes as the Legislature faces a 120 day limit and must adjourn by June 23.
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Red China and Russia Cut Off Singapore Rubber
In Los Angeles on April 27 James Currie commercial counselor to the British embassy stated that no more rubber will be sent to Communist nations from Singapore. Currie said export licenses approved April 9 preclude Malaya rubber to Reds and that Britain will not approve such licenses creating a modified embargo. He warned a full embargo would amount to economic war.
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First Marines Get New Commander
The U S First Marine Division in Korea names Maj. Gen. Gerald C. Thomas as commander, replacing Maj. Gen. Oliver P. Smith, who led the division since the Korean War began in September.
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Arthur Lake Sued for Alleged Punch
Arthur Lake, famed Dagwood actor, faces a $2800 lawsuit from lawyer Edward H. Blixt who says Lake struck him during subpoena service. Blixt represents James H. Fowler seeking payment of 406 for transporting Lake's horses to Bay Meadows race track.
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Packers Blame Controls for Meat Shortage
Packers in a Associated Press survey blame sporadic shortages on government price ceilings and selective ceilings that let smaller processors buy more live stock from big packers. They warn black markets form, driving consumers to higher priced specialty shops while retailers source meat from varied channels.
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