Runaways Describe Soviet State as Prudent War Threat
A group of 10 Soviet defectors in postwar Germany say the USSR is a virtual prison nation with widespread unrest and hatred of Stalin. They report low living standards, bold opposition to the regime, and a Kremlin dictatorship, noting the leadership would use war if expedient and that foreign attachments and fear of Soviet control motivate defections. Age ranges include twenty to forty, with mixed middle-class and peasant backgrounds.
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United States
Stalin
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Germany
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Russia
Ussr
Kremmlin
Communist Party
Reds Demand Truce Inspection Slashes
PANMUNJON Korea February 1 The Reds demand sharp cuts in post armistice inspection limits and propose reducing ports of entry for neutral teams from twelve to three. They also seek fewer inspection teams and oppose the Allies plan for 40 inspectors with 23 behind the lines and 10 on standby.
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Korea
Yalu
Reds
Allis
U.N
Twelve Nations Receive U S Defense Aid for Rearming
The United States has allocated about 790 million dollars to aid twelve nations in rearming efforts. Major allocations include Germany with 170 thousand, Greece 113.98 million, and an even 100 million for another country, with Austria 75.09 million and Yugoslavia 348.7 million. Other nations listed include Turkey Denmark Iceland and France, among others, as Mutual Security Administration officials distribute funds to bolster Western defenses.
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Greece
Mutual Security Administration
Austria
Yugoslavia
Turkey
Denmark
Weway
Iceland
France
Letherlands Rai
Germany
California leaders of Communist party on trial in Los Angeles
The trial of 15 alleged California leaders of the Communist party opened in Los Angeles as chief defendant William Schneiderman, 45, defended himself citing Americans' right to think freely. Prosecution charged the group aimed to overthrow the government and organize party units focusing on key industries.
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California
Communist Party
Wiliam Schneiderman
Federal
Schneiderman
FBI
America
New York
National Party
Eugene Dennis
Ben Margolis
House
Lovett to Explain Defense Spending
Washington February 1 UP 4 public explanation of Americas spending for national security will be asked of top Pentagon readers. Sen O Mahoney chairman of the Senate appropriations subcommittee said Secre tary of Defense Lovett and the Secretaries of the Army Navy and Air Force would testify starting at 10 am The Congress and the country ought to know the job that lies ahead as a very able Secretary of pyrone sees it He added the public should know what went into the formation and preparation of this huge spending plan and the judgment of the civilian secretariat with respect to the degree of military preparation which should be maintained.
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O Mahoney
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Congress
Pyrone
O'Mahoney
House
Weather drift: fog tonight and tomorrow morning
Fog lingers tonight with reduced visibility and light winds. Tomorrow morning fog eases but patches remain while the afternoon sees variable high cloudiness. Little temperature change expected.
Allied Planes Downed in Month in Korea War Update
Seoul report says January saw 31 Red jets shot down and 52 Allied planes lost. FEAF notes January marked the largest Allied loss month, with 23 United Nations jets and 21 propeller planes destroyed by Communist antiaircraft fire. Casualty totals soar as American losses reach 105,000 with 18,000 dead in 19 months of fighting.
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Korea
Far East Air
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Thay
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FEAF
U. S
Navy
Arnall May Get DiSalle's Job
Washington February 1 Former Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall is reported to likely replace Michael V. DiSalle as director of the Office of Price Stabilization. Sources say Arnall tentatively agreed to take the job before departing for Atlanta after talks with President Truman and other officials. He would decide next week after consulting his wife and Atlanta lawyers. He would also have to resign as president of the Independent Society of Motion Picture Producers.
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Independent Society’ of
Idotion Picture Producers
Eisenhower says NATO still skeleton in need of muscle
General Eisenhower warned NATO remains a skeleton and needs more muscles and sinews to function efficiently. He urged sacrifices and greater effort by all twelve member nations to achieve unified spiritual, economic and military strength in 1952 beyond 1951. He spoke via BBC Atlantic Alliance from near Paris, noting the challenge of integrating West German forces.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Eisenhower
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Paris
NATO
Ecuador Bans U S Tuna Boats Along Coastline
San Diego fishermen face concern as Ecuador announces a ban on American and other foreign boats within 12 miles of its coast. The measure excludes Gala Pagos Islands and may impact bait trade from Gua yaquil Hay, seen as retaliation for tariff pressure in Congress. The San Diego fleet, idle since last summer, moves to resume sailing.
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Ecuador
Gustavo Yeaza
Galapagos Islands
Gulf of Panama
Peru
California
Congress
South America
Japan
Earthquake shakes southern Mexico causes building damage
VP Press reports from southern Mexico said a strong local earthquake damaged some buildings and shook down others yesterday but caused no personal injuries. The 2 15 p m tremor did not register unusually strong movements on seismographs.
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Moaico Urry
Rep
Mexico
Where to Find It Beach Combing and More
A compiled index lists where to locate subjects across the newspaper sections. It notes pages for Beach Combing Page 8-1 Boyle Page A-7 and various departments including Classified Ads on B-7 and B-9 through B-11, Comics A-8, Editorial A-10, Obituaries 8-5, Radio TV A-4, Shipping B-5, Sports A-12 and A-15, Theaters A-9, and Women’s Activities B-2 and B-3, with tides and temperatures on B-5.
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Boyle
Papa
Germany Ratifies Schuman Plan
Bonn Germany Feb 1 The upper house of the West German parliament unanimously ratified the Schuman Plan to pool Germanys coal and steel with five other European nations for the next 50 years It had already passed the lower house West Germany thus became the first nation to ratify this plan aimed at uniting Europe and preventing future war Approval also came from France Belgium Italy and the Netherlands as the preparatory steps begin for further European integration
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Germany
Ithe Schuman
West Germany
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Europe
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Italy
Belgium
Jyet
Morris Named to Lead Government Cleanup Drive
Newbold Morris, a self described Abraham Lincoln Republican, is named by Attorney General J Howard McGrath to head a government cleanup probe. Morris will independently assess misconduct among federal employees and propose reforms while reporting to McGrath with full presidential backing. Morris sworn in at the Justice Department and plans to begin with the Justice Department as his first target.
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Truman
Newbold Morris
Abraham Lincoln
Morris
J. Howard McGrath
New York
McGrath
House
Justice Department
Fece
William O'Dwyer
Kefauver to Run in Massachusetts Primary
Sen Kefauver of Tennessee announced he will enter the April 29 Democratic presidential primary in Massachusetts. He accepted an invitation from Massachusetts Democratic leaders to visit the state to seek delegates to the national convention. Massachusetts has 36 convention votes. He aims to meet Gov Paul A Dever to discuss his attitude and plans.
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Washington
Sen
Kefauver
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Massachusetts
Paul
A. Dever
Five Satellites on List Backed by Red Action
UN General Assembly shot down a Soviet bid to fast track 13 membership applications. The vote 22 for 21 against with 16 abstentions. two-thirds needed. U S officials framed the move as blocking a Soviet attempt to admit all applicants at once.
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Red Action
Paris
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Security Council
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General Assembly
Sov&t Union
China
U.S
Assembly
Jacob A. Malik
U. S
Ernest Gross
Alenia
Mongolia
Bulgar Reniaan
Hungary
Finland
Italy
Land
Jordan
Nepal
Libya
Reversal May Cut Spring Draft Quotas
Washington officials said draft quotas for spring could be far lower than expected due to decreased Korea casualties and rising enlistments. The mistake by Selective Service Director Hershey led to an initial forecast of 90,000 monthly, later corrected to about 40,000 to 50,000. January call was 60,000 with other monthly figures listed.
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Washington
Korea
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Freight Firms Paralyzed as 20 000 Truckers Strike Across Regions
Twenty thousand AFL truck drivers walked out in 15 states after failed wage talks with employers, despite mediation efforts. Some states avoided action while Chicago faced a wildcat strike by readers and dockmen, amid a wage boost settlement for dockworkers and warnings of further unrest.
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U. S Mediation Service
Chicago
Teamsters
Vieizilen
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Kansas
Okishonsa
Art
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