Senate rejects 18-year-old draft cut in key vote
The Senate defeated an amendment by Sen. Morse to lower the draft age to 18, 55 to 31, clearing the way for a vote on the administration bill setting 18 as the minimum draft age. Democratic Leader McFarland urged action by midweek as UMTS plans face strong testing in Congress.
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United States urges UN to recruit volunteer international army
The United States proposed that the United Nations recruit a volunteer international army to combat aggression worldwide. It suggested adding a UN Legion to supplement national forces and called for broad participation in a universal security system under the UN. The aim is progress toward this goal by next fall.
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Mother of 3 Shot by Snubbed Suitor in Auburn Calif
A year old practical nurse, Mrs. Josue Nave, mother of three, was shot twice in the head late last night by a man described as a snubbed suitor who wanted no one else to have her. Doctors said she had no chance to live. Police jailed Gradon Leo Byrne, 22, of Auburn, a milkman and garage attendant. Sheriff William Ellm said Byrne confessed he shot her because she planned to return to her husband Ernest, a San Francisco machinist.
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Week-end Storm Kills 15 Blizzard Strikes Montana
The Nation reports at least 15 dead from a week-end storm as a new blizzard lashes Montana with winds up to 50 mph and subzero cold. Minnesota logged 12 deaths, Washington two traffic fatalities, and Oregon noted storm-related deaths. Cutbank, Montana hit 21 below zero as warmings were issued for the Dakotas and Minnesota. Forecasters warned of a cold wave moving into the Midwest and Canada, with final direction uncertain until Tuesday.
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Soviets and West Exchange Proposals for Big Four Agenda
In ARIS dateline March 5 AP reports Russia and the West offering agenda ideas for a Big Four conference. A French spokesman voiced optimism about reconciling the two lists as deputies debate aims for talks involving the USSR United States Britain and France. The Soviet plan highlights a German peace treaty withdrawal of occupation troops and European security improvements. Western aims include examining European tensions Austria independence and German reunification issues toward a German peace treaty.
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Marines Home From War Under Golden Gate Welcome
In San Francisco on March 5 1000 U S Marines of the First Marine Division returned from Korea. About 400 wounded and 690 on rotation parade past city officials as the Gen J C Breckenridge transports near the Golden Gate. Fireboats and air bases escorted the big ship with a harbor salute. The welcome is the largest since V J Day, honoring veterans of Inchon Seoul Hungnam and No Name Ridge.
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Taft Friends Seek Unity On Troops Issue
Taft allies urge unity amid troop deployment debate as political factions weigh strategy and public stance. The piece outlines calls for cooperation across groups, signaling a unified approach ahead of key votes and policy decisions.
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Solon's Son Got $21,000 for RFC Loan
Senate investigators disclosed evidence that Sen. Murray intervened with the RFC for a 1 million dollar hotel loan to Miami Beach ties and that his son James Murray earned a 21 000 fee for related legal work. The probe also exposed White House aide Donald Dawson and RFC examiner Hilton Robertson with vacations and loans tied to the Saxony and Sorrento hotels in Miami Beach.
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Stamps n All Poor Postcard Cat Trick
In Colorado Springs a young cat wrapped in paper with a Chicago address and two six cent stamps was found in a mailbox. Postmaster Darius Allen quipped that they can handle birds bees and reptiles but not cats. Officials suspect a child mailed the kit to amuse themselves.
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Weather warning for small craft issued overnight
Small craft warnings posted until 8 am tomorrow for west to northwest winds 15 to 30 mph. Cloudy with light showers throughout the day and night. Temperatures remain cool with unsettled conditions expected tomorrow.
Seal Beach Boy Found Safe After Fugitive Father Abduction
Ten year old David Bell Jr. who was taken from Seal Beach school last Thursday by his fugitive father was located in Denton Texas this morning. His mother Mrs Helt informed police and the boy is in custody while a search for the father continues. The family had endured days of worry after the boy claimed to have just returned from Korea and spent the day with him before the separation. The father, a mental patient, had escaped from Madigan Hospital Fort Lewis Washington. The mother had custody since 1945 divorce and works at an aviation plant to support the children.
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Labor unions plan price assault to aid consumers
The United Labor Policy Committee announces 700 local and state labor leaders will hold meetings March 20 and 21 to push an all-out assault on consumer prices. The CIO AFL and railroad unions say no immediate settlement with Truman mobilization is likely, with talks centering on Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston and private meetings involving CIO President Philip Murray.
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Truman Seeks $97.5 Million Boost for Voice of America
President Truman urged Congress to enlarge Voice of America funding by 97.5 million dollars to counter Communist distortions. He issued the request from the Naval base retreat, asserting the need to expose truths abroad as minds are swayed by lies. Presidential secretary Joseph Short also said Charles E. Wilson would attend a luncheon with the President at the Little White House.
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Navy denies Truman orders guard against submarines
Navy officials denied reports that President Truman ordered a special guard for submarines in the Gulf of Mexico. A spokesman said no alert exists since no unidentified subs have been sighted in the Gulf or Caribbean recently. White House and Navy officials reiterated the denial.
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Enemy Flees to Makeshift Defense Line
U S infantry, with heavy artillery support, routed about 6000 North Korean troops from a mountain Stronghold in central Korea. The Seventh and Second Divisions, with French elements, forced the Reds to seek a new line to the north. Col William Buffalo Bill Quinn promised to pursue and crush the remaining forces after their retreat. The objective stronghold lay 10 miles NW of Pangnim and 5 miles N of the Pangnim Wonju road. Continued details noted on page A-6.
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U S Blasts Russ on Japan Treaty
The United States denounces Russia and Soviet Ambassador Malik for breaking off talks on terms for a Japanese peace settlement. The State Department says Moscow seeks veto power over the treaty and will not be allowed to veto peace. Malik said he will not resume months of talks with John Foster Dulles.
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Ford and Chrysler Match GM Wage Hike Across Auto Field
Ford and Chrysler agreed to a 5 cent per hour living wage rise for 214,000 production workers, aligning with General Motors who boosted pay for 351,000 workers. Salaried staff also received increases. Over a million CIO auto workers are affected by escalator wage contracts, with index methods impacting the raise.
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