France May Draft Strikers for Work
RIS March 20 AP reports France faces a wave of strikes as the cabinet considers civilian draft of essential workers to ensure transport and utilities. Paris endures service cuts as rail, air, and subway workers walk out, with unions backing the action and government pondering fines and prison terms for noncompliance.
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Lumber Plant Burns in Merced Blaze
A $250,000 fire fueled by exploding paint drums destroyed a large block of lumber and tiling equipment at a Merced plant last night. The blaze caused extensive damage to the facility and disrupted operations for the day. No injuries were reported.
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Red China Leader Wounded in Korea
The China Daily News in Formosa reports Gen. Lin Piao wounded on the central front in Korea and seriously ill Mao Tse-tung. Lin is said to be at Union Medical College in Peiping with two Soviet doctors conducting emergency care. Peng Teh-huai reportedly replaces Lin in Korea.
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Ship Still Grounded Off Kauai Isle
The Coast Guard reports the Andrea F. Luckenbach remains grounded 100 miles northwest of Honolulu off Kauai Island. Refloating efforts continue with successful pumping in the engine room shaft alley and holds one and three, while other sections remain flooded. The vessel has shifted little since running aground near Nawiliwili Harbor on March 12.
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Soviet Expands Trade Deals With Eastern Allies
Moscow reports rapid expansion of trade with Eastern European allies. New agreements with Poland Czechoslovakia Bulgaria and East Germany raise exchanges over 1950 and 1956 levels. Consumer goods textiles and luxury items flow into Soviet stores amid growing economic ties.
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Housewives Protest Scarcity of Meat
In London on March 20 a petition bearing 166 600 signatures was presented to the House of Commons by the National Federation of Housewives protesting meat scarcity in Britain. They urged the government to cease its purchases of meat and related supplies.
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France President Auriol Heads to U.S. Tour
President Vincent Auriol sails for an 11 day visit to the United States and Canada at the head of a large entourage. He plans 30 speeches and 18 official meals while meeting with President Truman and Prime Minister St Laurent. The trip, costing about 180000, faces budget questions at home as strikes challenge the government.
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Frozen Woman Loses Fingers In Chicago Incident
Chicago report shows Mrs Dorothy Mae Stevens aged 23 known as the frozen woman became a quadruple amputee after surgery at Michael Reese Hospital. Doctors amputated all fingers on her right hand and parts of fingers on her left hand. Nine inches below the knees were removed on March 8. She was found frozen February 8 with a body temperature of 64 degrees. Doctors expect no further amputations.
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Greageless Bearing Alloy Developed at Chemalloy
Washington March 20 Samuel Freedman electronics specialist said his company has developed a metal alloy that can be used without lubricant in wave machine parts. He said it is rustproof, generates no heat at high lathe speeds, and can be pressure die cast to hold tolerances normally obtained only by machine shop work. Iman general manager of Chemalloy Associates, Inc. Santee California said the product is made by combining malten metals with a wet chemical mass.
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East Germany bans Christian Science and Jehovah's Witnesses
Berlin report says East Germany banned Christian Science practice and closed offices and meeting places while seizing literature. Police warned arrests for continued activity as thousands are said to follow there and in West Berlin. The regime already cracked down on Jehovah's Witnesses, labeling their literature anti Communist and controlled from New York capitalists.
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Nationalist Raiders Kill 8000 China Reds
Nationalist guerrillas report two engagements in China with Kao tang island seizure and a larger clash near Thengcheng. They claim over 8000 Red fatalities in 48 hours and 100 guerrilla casualties.
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Sub-zero Weather Hits Midwest Areas
Asepeiales Prem ESODAY reports winter lingers as sub zero readings hit Minnesota North Dakota and Montana. Strong westerly winds whip across the Great Lakes region while snow blankets highways and curtails travel. Temperatures run far below normal with Chicago at 16 above and Williston North Dakota at 9 above as mild conditions persist in the Gulf states and southwest.
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Five day old girl undergoes major abdominal surgery
Five day old Vickie Ann Def ton, born premature at Burbank Hospital, underwent a major abdominal operation to relieve intestinal obstruction. Weighing two pounds 14 ounces, she is reported to have been given an even chance to survive.
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City Managership Plan Advised for L. A.
The Little Hoover Commission recommended yesterday the appointment of a city administrator creating city managership for Los Angeles. The commission presented the proposal to the city council, noting that the detailed duties are beyond any single person’s capacity. The plan did not specify a salary.
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