Million Rail Workers Get Wage Boost
Washington March 1 AP The White House brokered a pay settlement for 1,000,000 nonoperating railroad workers ending a wage dispute. The pact provides a 12.4 cent an hour immediate raise plus quarterly cost of living adjustments retroactive to Feb 1. Productivity raises may follow starting July 1 if stabilization permits. The 280 million annual burden falls on railroads. The deal does not resolve the operating workers dispute of switchmen enginemen and firemen.
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Washington
White House
Truman Backs Wilson as Labor Walks Out
President Truman announced Charles E. Wilson will stay as defense mobilization director despite labor union walkout. Truman expressed full confidence in Wilson and downplayed any crisis, noting plans for a three week Key West vacation. Labor leaders boycott cited legalistic price control, unjust wage ceilings, and big business control of defense efforts, signaling possible unrest.
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Fla
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Truman defends Congress debate on troops to Europe
President Truman said Congress may debate the troops-to-Europe issue and other topics, but such debate does not guarantee better relations with the world. He spoke amid questions about a report on Presidential and Congressional war powers and noted Congress can discuss foreign policy, though debates could hinder our foreign policy efforts.
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Senate
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Press-Herald
Uncle Sam Tightens Licenses for All Soviet Bloc Shipments
The Commerce Department announced that starting tomorrow licenses will be required for every shipment to the Soviet bloc. Officials say the move aims to embargo all but ensures advance review to prevent exports that conflict with national interests, targeting Albania, Czechoslovakia, Estonia, the Russian zone of Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Danzig, and Romania.
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Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
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Rumania
Auto price order to raise new car costs 3 percent
Government reports indicate approval of a 3 percent increase in new automobile prices. The Office of Price Stabilization plans to issue the order today, extending beyond current limits. Used car prices remain controlled under a separate order setting limits by January guide values.
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Office of Price Stabilization
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Three Powers Get Answer to Invitation
A State Department spokesman said the Big Four Paris meeting hinges on Moscow's note. Russia accepted a preliminary Paris session for ministers to prep for a broader conference, with Antrei Gromyko named to lead talks. Jassup expected to represent the United States if held.
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France
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Oliver Franks
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Philip Jessup
Michael J. McDermott
Jassup
McDermott
Antrei Gromyko
Foreign Office
Pontiff to observe 75th birthday and papal anniversary
Vatican City report notes Pope Pius XII will mark his 75th birthday and the 12th anniversary of his election to the papacy tomorrow.
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Vatican City
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Wool allergy sends soldier home from warfront
Columbus soldier Glenn E. Garrison returns from Korea due to an allergy to wool not by battle. He wore wool in Korea and broke out, despite 11 Army hospital visits to diagnose the condition. A World War II veteran, he served mainly in the south Pacific where cotton uniforms were common. He expects a discharge soon.
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Leathernecks seize heights near Hoengsong in Korea battle
American Marines captured two key hill positions near Hoengsong as they pressed inland against the Chinese Reds in central Korea. The Fifth Air Force reported a dogfight over northwest Korea with four F-80s vs twelve MIGs, none of which were damaged by the U S jets. Near Seoul troops landed on Sand Island in the Han River to clear a path for tank crossings, then withdrew after five hours of fighting.
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Vet-reservists Can't Be Spared Without 18 Draft
Secretary of Defense Marshall told the House Armed Services Committee that 18-year-olds must be drafted or veteran reservists recalled for duty in Korea cannot be released. He cited ongoing manpower shortages at home and abroad as not yet filled. Senate leaders discussed voting on Universal Military Training and draft provisions, with Morse proposing 18 years and 6 months as minimum age and 21 to 26 months of service.
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Sen
Morse
Oregon
Senate
Year’s worst blizzard hits in sweep across region
The teletypes report a severe blizzard causing widespread disruption across towns. Heavy snow, high winds, and impassable roads plagued daily life with rail and air travel affected. Local crews worked to clear routes as residents prepared for continued cold and power outages reported by weather offices.
President Truman wishes return to Senate after term
President Truman told reporters he would like to return permanently to the Senate while presenting Vice President Barkley with a gavel commemorating 38 years in Congress. He noted ongoing talk about his future and exchanged greetings with Senators including Kem and Fulbright after a surprise Senate visit.
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Father and daughter tragedy in Atlantic City
Joseph Carbone shot his 21 year old daughter Kathryn in their basement apartment then killed himself. He was found on church rectory steps moaning for a priest and expected to live after being wounded. Prosecutor Kiess said the man feared the girl would not remain a good girl and would charge him with murder.
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Car escapes flames at Ga funeral home incident
At a Calhoun Georgia funeral home a car in a connecting garage rolled out of the flames without a driver. Mechanics say the heat melted the starter or shorted it, causing the car to move shutly across the street and clear the fire.
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West Sites Eyed for Air Academy
Washington March 1 Two western sites were among seven chosen by a selection board for further consideration as possible locations for a proposed Air Force Academy. Sites listed include Camp Beale near Marysville California a site near Colorado Springs Colorado near Madison Indiana near Charlotte North Carolina Randolph Air Base Texas and sites near Grapevine Texas and in Grayson County Texas.
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Air Force Academy
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Ind
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Texas
Grapevine
Grayson County
Weather outlook with rain and winds rising later
Occasional rain and locally heavy showers arriving late today, then partly cloudy tonight and Friday with scattered showers. Small craft advisories remain in effect until 8 p.m. winds up to 25 mph. Light variable winds shift to northwest 10-20 mph tomorrow afternoon. Cooler tonight and slightly warmer tomorrow.
Hail and Snow Fall Across Southland Today
Hail and snow hit the Southland with heavy precipitating showers. Big hail chunks rolled down eastern Long Beach streets while snow touched Newport Beach and several inland areas. Rain gauges recorded .26 inch in 20 minutes, rising to .77 by noon for a season total of 6.17, with Santa Barbara at 1.08 inches.
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Truman Seeks $1.454 Billion for Defense Programs
President Truman asked Congress for 1.454 billion dollars in added funding for defense production and civil defense. He requested 51 million in appropriations, 1 billion in borrowing authority, and 403 million for the Civil Defense Administration to cover expenses in the current fiscal year ending July 1. The borrowing rise would enable emergency agencies to expand plant capacity under the Defense Production Act.
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Airman Falls 4000 Feet in Door Closure Tragedy
Co pilot Joseph H Dowd fell 4000 feet while trying to close a rear door on a Pioneer Air Lines DC 3. The Denver bound flight carrying 20 Air Force men from Lackland AFB Texas to Denver departed Dallas area. Dowd, a Dallas resident and Miami native, died in the crash near Exell Helium Plant Texas.
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