Hope Lessons for More Precipitation as Clouds Scatter
A heavy midwinter storm swept Southern California bringing inches of rain in some areas and prompting a forecast shift to intermittent showers today and tomorrow. Snow fell across the mountains, with Crestline and San Bernardino ranges reporting up to 16 inches, Big Bear reaching 23 inches. Barstow saw light snow, while Santa Barbara and Altadena recorded significant rainfall. Utilities were strained as hundreds faced outages, but fire danger eased and lightning storms touched off gusty winds. Highway closures occurred on Angeles Crest and the Ridge Route, with snow up to four inches near Germitn.
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California
Weather Bureau
San Gabriel
San Bernardino
Big Bear
Mojave
Santa’ Barbara
Altadena
Santa Barbara
Gibraltar
San Fernando Valley
Pasadena
Santa Monica
Adtadena
Angeles Crest Hwy
la Canada
San Fernando
Bakersfield
Germitn
Artiele
Traubla
Turkey denies readiness to deal with Moscow on policy
Ankara rejects reports it would strike a deal with the Soviet Union and affirms Turkey’s policy unchanged. Foreign Minister Sadak says Turkey remains allied with Britain and the United States. He notes the recall of its Moscow ambassador as a protest but says no diplomatic break. He hopes Palestine peace proceeds without turmoil and hints Akdar may leave Moscow.
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Ankara
Turkey
Rendy
Necmeddin Sa
Assembly
Moscow
Sadak
England
Russia
Palestine
Faik Zihal Akdar
Sergei A. Vinogradov
Akdur
U. S
United States
Equestrienne's heroism learned
Fragmented note hints at an equestrienne’s act of courage featured in a local page. Other entries list society items, weather brief, and upcoming sections across pages A and B with Mentions of markets, comics, and sports.
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Long Beach
Junior Charity League
Equestrienne
Creasword
Eisenhower says Soviet Russia does not want war now
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower states Russia will not start a war while it believes it cannot win quickly and that Moscow is not seeking conflict now. He speaks at the National Press Club, noting Russia’s passion to fight a global war but delaying aggression until strength shifts.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Soviet
Russia
Atalt Tor
National Press Club
Astra Eparis
Canadian Living Cost Index Rises to 148.3 in 12 Days
The report from Ottawa notes Canada’s living cost index climbed 2.3 points to reach 148.3 in 12 days, citing Army command figures and Columbia University data for 1935-39 base. It highlights ongoing inflation alongside references to figures linked to President Eisenhower era estimates.
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Oitawa
Canada
UAL Aang Hanae
Eisenhower
Army
Omar N
Statistics Bureau
Brad
Columbia University
New Boais
York
Ex Nazi General Blaskowitz Ends Life on Eve of Trial
Johannes Blaskowitz, 64, a veteran of Polish and Russian invasions and later commander of Nazi forces in the Netherlands, leaped from a high prison walkway and died from chest injuries in a U S Military Hospital. The 13 remaining war crimes defendants faced an all American court in Nuremberg as they await trial for crimes against peace and humanity.
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Mernberg
Germany
Johannes
Blaskowitz
Netherlands
U. S
Nuernberg
Hitler
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb
France
Blaskowicz
Nan
Fianna Fail Leads Early as Fine Gael Seizes Seats in Ireland
Early returns from Ireland's general election show Fianna Fail led by Prime Minister Eamon de Valera maintaining control of the dominant party while Fine Gael captured two of the first three parliamentary seats. The count was incomplete and de Valera warned he would quit if he fails to win an absolute majority of 74 seats.
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UBL
FED
Fine Gael
Eire
Eamon de Valera
Fianna Fall
Neal’ Blaney
Donegal
de Valera
Commodities Dive as Grains Lead Market Slide
New York February 5 A P reports commodity prices sunk for a second straight day with grains on the Chicago Board of Trade falling to limit losses. May wheat 2 66? a bushel May corn 2 31? May oats 1 06? March soybeans 4 70? Brokers noted piling sell orders and few buying interests as the stock market declined but found some support later. Economists warn grain weakness could ripple through the economy while experts discuss turning points and fears of another recession.
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New York
Chicago Board’ of Trade
Chicago
Zetomek
International Statistical Bureau
Zeleriek
Zelemek
Three Killed as Gas Explodes in California Café
In El Centro on February 5 a leaking butane gas explosion killed three people and injured several others at a cafe in Heber. Victims included 56 year old Mrs Patra Cota, mother of proprietor Jesse Cota, and Pedro Foles 15, with Manuel Figuero 14 also among the dead. Mexicali, Mexico, is noted in connection to the incident.
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EL Centro
Heber
Patra Cota
Jesse Cota
Pedro Foles
Bree
Manuel Figuero
Mexicali
Mexico
U K Senate Panel Backs Civil Rights Bill On Jobs
The Senate labor committee approved a Truman civil rights bill creating a national commission to combat job discrimination by race creed or color. The vote was seven to five with Taft opposing. supporters included Ives Aiken Smith Morse Thomas and Murray. Truman declined to comment on southern opposition as Dixie Democrats attack his proposals and threaten party unity.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
National Commission
Truman
Congress
Taft
Ohio
Labor Committee
Ives
Aiken
R-Vi
Smith Crn
Jub
Morse
R Ore
Thomas
D.utah
Murray
D.-Mont
Eflender
D-La
Dixie
Democratic Party
Stassen Denies He Is Puppet to Any Backer
Harold E. Stassen declared no campaign funds come with strings attached, responding to Rep Heffman’s accusation that his presidential bid is financed by questionable backers. Heferman’s slur prompted this denial from the former Minnesota governor, speaking in Superior, Wisconsin.
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Suveror
Wis. Ren
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Heffman
R.-Mich
Minnesota
Diaelee
Georgia Coach and Principal Defy Threats by K K K
A.P. report from Review Georgia describes coach Walter Rowland and Principal John B Harris facing threats from the Ku Klux Klan after a cross burning at Rowland's home. Sheriff Jim Moreland declined comment while Rowland prepared for armed defense and Harris vowed to protect his property and students despite intimidation. The confrontation followed a student dispute with Marion Hayes at the school gym.
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W John
Burks
Lakeview
Walter Bowland
Fiery Cross
Bowland
Walter Rowland
Actuall
Jim Moreland
Catoosa County
Chattanooga Times
Moreland
Rowland
John B. Harris
Igi
Marion Hayes
University of Chattanooga
Hayes
Wieland
K. KK. K
Mrs. Rowland
Senate panel ends aid hearings in Washington
The Senate foreign relations committee wraps up public hearings on the European Recovery Program in Washington. More than 100 witnesses testified since hearings began, with executive sessions scheduled for Monday.
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Senate
Washington
Bsenate Foreign Relations Committee
Clark urges harsher laws to curb communists here
Attorney General Clark told a House subcommittee that tightening existing laws can curb communism without banning the party. He warned a ban might be unconstitutional and proposed annual alien address reporting, detention for unwelcome aliens, registering subversive groups, and strengthening the espionage act.
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Washington
Clark
Communist Party
House Committee On un-American Activities
Congress
Justice Department
Pacific T. and T. Rate Increase Pondered
The State Public Service Commission took under submission today the year-old application by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co for annual rate increases totaling 38.6 million dollars. The case was filed a year ago and centers on higher charges for telephone services across the system.
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San Framauy
Fed
State Public Service Commission
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Ca
President Truman presses for price controls amid inflation fears
President Truman urged Congress to grant broad price ceilings and rationing authority as prices for commodities, food, and stock markets rose sharply. He cited budget charts showing steady price increases since his anti inflation message and warned that without action, inflation would worsen.
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Washington
A.P
Truman
Nnt
Congress
Agriculture Department
Charles Brannan
Secretary of Agriculture
Congressional Committee For Power
Brannan
Senate House
Fireman Killed as Three-Alarm Blaze Hits Albany Block
A three alarm fire in Albany on February 5 caused about 300000 dollars of damage to a business block and claimed a firefighter’s life. The blaze halted early publication of the Times-Union, a morning newspaper, as crews battled the blaze and secured the area.
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Albany
Times-Union
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John O'Brien
Detroit
Judy
Karen
Mike
Marilyn
Pat
Associated Press
Soviet Union
Ian Certeinery
U. K's
Georgia
Pacific T. & T
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