Willis Denies Blocking Teachers Pay Raise
Governor Simeon Willis denies blocking a special legislative session to approve funds for higher teacher salaries. He calls reports of a Monday conference with teachers distorted and says lawmakers seek a solution while preserving other obligations. Jessie Fugett, Kentucky Classroom Teachers Association, says the governor declined a special session.
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Willis
Prankfort
Mar
Simeon Willis
General Assembly
Gocnrior
Willie
Init
Init Considering It From Every Aigle, Sevkineo
Jessie Fugett
Lesington
Kentucky Classroom
Ag Savide
Surplus Material Giving Away to Foreign Nations Charged
Washington March 15 A former chairman of the House Surplus Property Investigating Committee charged that the State Department is giving away surplus war material to foreign nations. He testified before the House Executive Expenditures Subcommittee on surplus property disposal noting that $800 million in surplus property had been transferred to China for cancellation of debt and other considerations lifting the total to about $178.9 million. He contended the U.S. still owes China money and provided figures for ships and equipment supplied.
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Washington
House
Tony
State Department
Roger C. Slash
Slaughter
Chester T. Lone
China
Lane
Forestry Week Aims To Highlight Wood Shortage
Frankfort Ky March Forestr y Week is set to begin with officials citing a critical timber shortage and rising forest and wood fires. State forester Newhind warned that man made fires threaten homes and supplies for timber, construction, and manufacturing while urging careful forest practices nationwide.
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Frankfort
Newhind
Kentucky
Oregon
Camas
Nowland
General Denies Soviet Charges On German Troops In U S Zone
General McNarney rejects Molotnys claim that 9100 Germans are kept in auxiliary detachments in the U S zone and says displaced persons camps will continue until repatriation or settlement. He notes no troops can be provided for any Greece Turkey aid requests and will transfer power to Gen. Clay this Saturday.
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McNarney
V. M. Molotey
McNanney
Molotay
U. S
McNawney
Duet
Clay
U.S
Manntov
Truman
Congress
Greece
Turkey
Rain Clears Tomorrow Weather Outlook
Weather reports predict rain this afternoon with the system likely to clear by Friday afternoon or evening. Colder air is expected to follow the rain in the western Kentucky region, bringing a cooler end to the week.
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Kentucky
Truman Plans For Greece Heads for Congressional Approval
Representative Joh M. Robsion of Barbourville blasts President Trumans Greece policy as wartime overreach while six other lawmakers express support for the aid package. Robsion warns UN involvement risks widening conflict, with Moscow ministers meeting as the debate unfolds.
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Lewisville Courier- Touriit
Joh M. Robsion
Barbourville
Wight
Truman
Greece
U. S
Robsion
Kenldely House
Courier-Journal
Washington
Robsson
Congress
United Nations
Balkans
Homleshell
Moscow
Near
Vin East
Taft Seeks Rent Control Bill by April First
Washington March 14 Senate Republican panel hears Taft push for federal rent control. Taft aims to press a bill for prompt enactment by April 1. McCarthy and Owens discuss preliminary form authorizing a central board to set rents and regulate central apartment markets.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Senate Republicaing Committee
Congress
Ro McCarthy
Wis
Tad
Craterhee Laverrow
Anider Watts
Polte McCandy
McCarthy
Watty
Conirvesd Watt
Marshall to Explain New Foreign Policy to Stalin
Moscow March 1 War Era reports say Secretary of State George Marshall will define the new American policy to Premier Joseph Stalin. Marshall hopes for a conference or at least a signal from the Russians as he awaits Moscow reactions to President Truman’s address. Molotov indicated informal talks with Bevin and Marshall about China and possible Chinese representation.
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Moscow
George
Joseph Stalin
Marshall
Stalin
Truman
V. M. Molotov
Mediterranean
Molotov
Lal
Ernest Bevin
Great Britain
China
Ameri-American Iis Tisterse
Three Scholarships For Doctors Donated
Three scholarships for doctors were announced today by Al Willkie of Louisville as chairman of the General Funds Campaign for the Kentucky Medical Association. The Archer Memorial Scholarship at Paintsville, the Frazer Scholarship to Marion, and others to support men from Warren County aim to ease doctor shortages in Kentucky.
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al Willkie
Loiaville
General Funds
Banc Caitpaig
Kentucky
Pamesto
Archer
Paintaville
Daf Mehison Frazer
Marion
Glugen Natianthe
Barton
Comberhad
Monier
Warren County
iKenturky
Man seeks nomination in Kentucky conference race
A candidate named Maye in Fort Har t Ky filed nomination papers with the Secretary of State seeking the party nomination for a position in the university commission. The papers were submitted by a first-time applicant at the official office, noting a local address on Four Very Avenue.
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Hrankfort
Maye
Ponty Nelson
Venton
Stout
Truman's Speech Leaves U N in Suspense
U N diplomats awaited impact as President Truman urged aid to Greece and Turkey. Greek Prime Minister Demetrios Maxis stated Greece stood with the United States for Truman's aid offer, while other ministers reacted to the call for broader relief and alliance backing.
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Truman
U. N
Laka
Accnss
N. Vy
Marele
Vres
Cate Aubiss
de Midile
Nathoog
Mae Lochy
Wistain
Athens
Trime
Demetrios Maximet
Greece
Six Tri-State Men Enlist in U. S. Navy at Substation Here
Six men from the tei hlate area enlisted in the U S Navy at a local substation. Names listed include Middlesbury, Arbuth Clittan, Tunesville, Water Eleney Mille, Wat Dirk, Kent Cobb, Peart Verlin, Daniele, and Dewan Fo Reed. They were sent to the Beanivine Station for armaments training and assignment.
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U. 8
Navy
Tei-Hlate
Ad “Onliisan
Middlesbury
Bation
Wonouneed Ceagag
Pau Craivings
Saar Diep
Middlesehore
Arbuth Clittan
Tunesville
Water
Eleney Mille
Wat Dirk
Kent Cobb
Peart Verlin
Daniele
Dewan
L and N Wins Coal Lands Line Construction Contract
L and N gains contract to build a coal lands line. Documentation notes a planned rail expansion from Owensboro toward Mount Hope, with a new branch for the Cincinnati route. The official consolidation plan outlines the project scope and key construction timeline details.
Local Briefs Include City Updates And Scraps Of News
Fragmented local briefs mention scattered items across the scene including civic notes and small updates. The readable fragments reference names and places in a general, non-specific fashion, lacking full sentences or clear events.
Showdown Near On Isolationism
Washington reports a high level meeting among top government military and diplomatic officials with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to consider President Truman's emergency plan to halt Communism in the Near East. The plan aims for quarantine in the Middle East and has initial congressional approval despite warnings of possible war with the Soviet Union. Dew Adv ant Wat Secretary Kab ere Mittersau will appear before a special session of the Lone Hite Foringt Redutionis Carmittan to explain the program further.
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Senate Foreign Relations Commission
Truman
iCe
Teuman
Middle East
Oye Interiet
Dew
Adv Ant Wat
Kab
Mittersau
Hite
Carmittan
Ta Ae
Trim
PANU
Aie Boses
Intel
Turkey
Asmerican
Civilia
poLsanel Auld de Degais
Sternal Ceuyeross Lowen
Aieniiteta
Ole
Defendant Says He Shot To Save Self
John Powell was found guilty in a shooting case linked to a salary dispute at Bell Coal Company offices. The jury verdict came at 2:45 pm with Powell sentenced to 12 years in the state reformatory. Halbert, the slain man, was a clerk at Bell Coal. his widow cried during defense arguments as Powell claimed self defense and described the events leading to the shooting.
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John Powel
Wis Adlermen Af Ruiwnaey Mansloumhier
Robert
Halbert
Juey
Atute
Cac
Powell
Vonniee
Robert Halbert
Hulbert
Uie
Oweais
Mies
Nalbert
Owens
Forrester
Worrestny
John Powell
Commonwealth Chisannone Iu
Che
Commonwealth
H Ud
Jolly J. Barr
CMA
Salbert
Claude Warren
Bell Coal Company
Malbert
Baek
Warren
Isleny
Desi
Action Powell
Talbert
Howell
Foy Sitter Definan
Debates Rise Over Lilienthal Appointment In Senate
March 1 reports from Saahtulai indicate Senate energy leaders push for a debate on the Lilienthal nomination to lead the Atomic Energy Commission. Hickenlooper warned that delaying the commission’s four other appointees could slow the nation’s vital atomic program while Wiley wrestled with parliamentary rules.
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Saahtulai
Senate
Delli
Lir Vietshul
An Hin
Aton Energy
Mey
Bhattnay Dank
Wees
Chidviaan
Yourke
Wekenlooper
Momic Energy Committee
Lilientha B Toel
Alexandey Wiley
Seave
Toran
Teast
Hickenlooper
Dels
iHon Thal
Atomic Commissionuers
Closing Bill Sent to President in Senate Action
Washington reports the Senate sent a $17,000,000 deficit bill to President Truman to end OVA and temporary price controls. The House passed the measure to repeal sugar controls, with lawmakers debating timing and agricultural department action as March approaches.
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Washington
Office of
Truman
Senate
House
Jason
Tut Sem
Robart A
Taft
Congress
Banda
Tefl
Salt
Secretary Opposed To Income Tax Cut
Secretary opposes a 2 percent income tax cut proposed by the Republican party. He argues the reduction would leave higher taxes for lower earners and could hinder debt reduction. He calls for待awaiting more evidence on economic conditions before action.
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Thames
Snyder
Paraguay War Begins With Three-Pronged Assault
Asuncion March 13 official sources report Paraguay's government prepared a three pronged strike against the rebel First Infantry Division at Concepcion as modern river fleet units join. Government planes reportedly bombed about 10 000 rebel troops in the opening phase of full scale operations to crush the revolt. Montevideo March 1 rebel leaders seek wider revolt adding districts to the movement to complete the uprising.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Concepcion
Jah and iv
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