Norway weighs plans as U S urged over pact pressure
Oslo debates whether to back a nonaggression with the Soviet offer under new Western guardrail pressure. Acheson likely to urge Norway to join the United States and Western Europe in a firm North Atlantic Alliance while Oslo papers resist Soviet overtures and stress Western alignment.
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Wonka
United States
Halvard M. Lange
Dean Acheson
Washington
Russia
Peta Vata Ware
Fuso
Acheson
Lange
Canada
Europe
Oslo
Lithuania
Finland
Itonia
Latvia
Poland
Denmark
Moscow
Sweden
Oviet Press
Marshall Returns for Hospital Checkup in Washington
former U S secretary of state George C Marshall left for Washington aboard President Truman s private plane. He had been vacationing in San Juan Puerto Rico recuperating from an operation.
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San Juan
Fuerto Rico
Feo
U. S
George C. Marshall
Washington
Truman
Councilman Lawrence proposes $100 monthly city retirement plan
City council discussion highlights a plan for a municipal pension of $100 per month. City Manager urges a domestic gas rate reduction as showers drop about half an inch in the morning.
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Lawrence VA
California Senator Urges Senate Vote on Filibuster Change
Sen. Knowland of California urged the Senate to vote on curbing filibusters to advance President Truman's civil rights program. He had GOP backing, while Democrats planned to oppose. The Senate rules committee considers several proposals to ease ending debate.
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Washington
Knowland
R.calif
Senate
Truman
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Taft
Ohio
Senate Rules Committee
In Rates
Attlee Rules Out Truman Stalin Talks in London
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Clement Attlee rejected a suggestion to arrange a meeting between President Truman and Premier Stalin in London. The proposal drew debate as Attlee stood by government policy.
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London
Clement R. Attlee
House of Commons
Truman
Stalin
Drifting Snow Wrecks Roads Across Several States
A Pacific Ocean storm blasted the west with heavy snowdrifts across the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Snow flurries spread from Michigan to New York while rain hit Central California and the Atlantic coast. Trains canceled on routes via Chicago and the west, with several named trains halted. flights were disrupted in several western states. Northern areas faced bitter cold as Wyoming reported 59 mph winds and subzero temperatures. Governor Peterson announced more Nebraska counties in emergency status.
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Rockies
Pacific Northwest
Western Plains
California
Florida
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Middle Atlantic
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New York
Chicago and North Western Railway
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Southern Pacific
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Gold Coast Limited
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Mercury
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Texas
Sinclair
Gunnison
Alamosa
Colo
Burlington Lines
Washington
Oregon
Val Peterson
Nebraska
Fifth Army
Presidential Power to Nab Plants Asked
William H. Davis former chairman of the War Labor Board urged Congress to grant the President power to seize plants if a national emergency strike is threatened. He told the Senate labor committee that action should come first to protect health and safety, with reporting to Congress afterward. Davis cited limits of Taft Hartley and criticized the 30 day cooling off period as insufficient for emergencies.
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Washington
A.P
William H. Davis
Foremer
War Labor Board
Congress
Davis
Senate Labor Committee
Nothi
Rallies Fail to Stem Downward Stock and Commodity Trends
New York reports brief rallies could not reverse the downward path in stocks and commodities. Motors and steel led a hopeful advance that lacked broad support, with losses up to four dollars a share. Chicago grain started higher but faced late selling. wheat fell as much as 2.5 cents per bushel and corn dropped up to 3 cents.
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New York
Motors and Steels
Chicago
Three San Pedro Children Die in Fire Visit
In Livingston California on a February night three San Pedro children died in a house fire that swept through a visiting family home. The deceased were Andrew Urista five Jennie Urista five and Danny David Urista months. The parents Mr and Mrs Paul Arista of San Pedro were among the visitors and were hospitalized for burns and shock. The fire reportedly started among baby clothes around a wood stove.
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Livingston
Calif
San Pedro
Andrew Urista
Jennie Urista
Danny David Urista
Paul Arista
N. Gaffey St
Arista
Kansas City Reports Heaviest February Cattle Run
Kansas City on February 7 reports the heaviest February cattle run, with an estimated 19,000 head crowding the stockyards. The large influx reflects strong demand and seasonal market activity affecting local ranchers and traders.
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Kansas City Reports
Kansas City
Cardinal Mindszenty Faces Treason Verdict in Hungary
In Budapest on February 7 1950 Josef Cardinal Mindszenty leader of Hungarys Catholics awaits a People's Court verdict on treason charges. Judge Vilmos Olthys and four jurists will deliver the decision tomorrow at 9 am. The case also involves spying and black market money claims. If upheld an appeal process could move to an appeals court within days.
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Udapest
Hungary
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
People’s Court
Vilmos Olthys
Inq
Cardinal Minderenty
Long Beach
Cardinal Mindszenty
Szabad Nep
Hoover Seeks $3 Billion Savings via Government Reorganization
President Hoover denounces propaganda blocking his plan to merge agencies and boost efficiency. He warns exemptions would derail reform, cites 2000 telegrams against Army Engineers merger, and says grassroots opponents have pressured Congress. The reorganization commission expands presidential control amid House moves to grant broad restructuring authority.
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Washington
A.P
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Congress
Senate Expenditures Committee
U. S. Army Engineers
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Army Engineers
Governmental Reorganization Commission
House
Truman
OL MAN WINTER JUST RESTING Upstate Areas Get Brief Respite From Icy Assault
Northern California enjoyed a temporary break from winter storms as intermittent showers and snow flurries moved through the region. Dozens of roads remained blocked, with Donner Pass and Highway 40 closed and Highway 50 restricted. Rescue crews aided stranded motorists while the blizzard halted an Air Force haylift to feed snowbound livestock in eastern Nevada.
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Weather Bureau
Nevada
Oregon
Sierra Nevada
Donner Pass
Sierra
California
Reno
Highway 395
Black Springs
Air Force
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L. McClellan
D.-Ark
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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