Truman Pushes Brannan Plan for Farm Price Power
President Truman urged Congress to enact the Brannan Plan to lower prices for farm produce and provide direct government payments to farmers. He called for fundamental farm legislation to ensure abundant production, fair farmer returns, and affordable goods for consumers. He proposed two main ideas: revise cotton acreage laws with farmer history and local control, and a production payment system for perishables to prevent waste.
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Washington
Truman
Conanew
Rannan
Congress
Nationalists Claim Great Victory on Hainan Island
Nationalist China hailed its greatest victory of 1945 as over 1,500 Communist invaders were crushed on Hainan Island. A HaiNan parade celebrated the victory with fireworks and torches. officials reported about 5,000 Reds killed and 2,500 captured, with survivors attempting to flee by ship.
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China
Hainan
South China
Haihow
Ur Yong Shing
Weleas
Fire kills one and damages Wilmington area homes
A wind driven blaze at a lumber yard in Wilmington, Delaware destroyed parts of the yard owned by Wilmington Sash and Door Co. One woman died and eight were injured as firefighters battled the inferno that left at least 18 families homeless and caused about 1 million dollars in damage. Emergency crews from Delaware and nearby Pennsylvania fought the fire amid collapsing power lines and improvised Red Cross aid near the scene. In a separate federal session, lawmakers consider two bills to curb illegal gambling including sending slot machines across states and interstate sharing of gambling data. The associations estimate annual U S gambling losses total four to ten billion dollars.
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Delaware
Pennsylvania
Red Cross
King Spa
Wilmington Sash and Door Company
Katherinene
Delaware Hospital
Gress
Edgar Hoovler Hee
Amorison
Bruntctpel Association
Big Spending Bill Starts Journey Through House
The omnibus appropriation bill funds over 40 federal agencies for the 1951 fiscal year starting July. House debates center on defense spending, with groups pushing for higher totals or balanced cuts. The bill totals about 20.0 billion dollars, with no funds for a military draft or permanent deficits, and faces further action after Easter recess.
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Washington
House
United States
Lands Safely Crash In Dayton Aviation Incident
An Ohio National Guard bomber crash landed at Dayton Municipal Airport late last night. The craft burst into flames on impact and the crew of six officers and airmen survived the forced landing.
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Ohio National Guard
Dayton Municipal Sirport
Ohio Weekend Toll Rises With 13 Dead In Various Accidents
Associated Press reports 13 people died in Ohio over the weekend from diverse causes including traffic crashes, a fall, a fire, a train collision, and a gunfire incident. Victims include Joseph Webb and Clara Webb in Columbus fire, Mrs. Cecil Norris and Shirley Norris in Zanesville, and Eugene Edwards in Cleveland.
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Associated Press
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Vanetia Rodman
Ridgefield
Conn
Chillicothe
Joseph Webb
Clara
Columbus
Cecil Norris
Shirley Marie
Zanesville
Joseph Smith
Bridges Case Jury Resumes Deliberations
The San Francisco jury in the Mary Bridges perjury case resumes deliberations after a lengthy fourth day of testimony and argument. Jurors had earlier spent a full day listening to witnesses and reviewing evidence as prosecutors and defense argued over alleged conspiratorial intent involving the Australian-born leader.
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Marry Bridges
Bridges
Mystery Sub Sighted Again Off California Coast
Coast Guardsmen at Point Arguello near Santa Barbara spotted a submarine like object eight miles offshore at 2:20 a m yesterday. The Navy ruled out American subs and launched planes for an all day search as international law allows foreign subs near shore.
Car Crash in Westfield Injures Family Members
In Westfield New York a collision involving an automobile driven by Rob Lamer and a tractor trailer injured Rob and his parents and left Hoelpner with chest and facial injuries including a possible nose fracture. The crash occurred on a highway and responders transported the injured to a local hospital.
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Loudonville
Elmer Steward, Jr
Xenia Os
Poreeas
Sol Medina
Erie Railroad
Wadsworth
James
Ted) Blevins
Manuel Bryant
Cincinnati
Noto
Glen
Charles W. Palm
Fenn College
Ashtabula
Geneva
Eugene Edwards
Cleveland
John H. Smith
Westfield
N.Y
Robert Brother
Robarte Lamer
Lees Moeiperl
Effort 10 Halts Dollar Gap Crisis Opens Key West
President Truman orders a new push to solve a looming dollar gap as aid programs wind down in 1952. Scholar Gorton Gray will direct a White House economic mission to secure hard currency for U S exports, targeting increased exports, services, private investment, and technical assistance.
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Fla
Truman
Marshall
Gorton Gray
Army
Gray
Seewest
University of T Canton
Army Department
Rudeet
Frank Pace
Jr Gray
Prbiem
Counee Ee Oe
United States
Mystery malady strikes elephants at Clyde Beatty circus
A mysterious illness struck one elephant and sickened two others at the Clyde Beatty circus in Los Angeles. Marian, a 23 year old, died Saturday and Mary died weeks earlier. Two elephants caused damage in Pamona, California after a train whistle frightened them. Veterinarians work on the two ill animals as trainer Beatty notes a mysterious malady. The circus, with six elephants total, has ordered three more.
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Marian
Mary
Pamons
Cal
Beatty
Circus
Tooth Pullin A Dentists Tale Of Fear And Relief
A humorous view of facing a dentist appointment for a tooth extraction. The patient frets as friends gossip about the procedure, only to feel relief and renewed courage once seated in the chair. The story ends with resolve not to share future fears with peers.
Electrical Workers Seek Pay Raise in Major Wage Drive
Four large electrical firms employing over 360 000 workers plan demand talks for wage increases and enhanced pension and welfare benefits. The dispute centers on whether CIO International Union of Electrical Workers or independent United Electrical Workers will win representation.
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Bia
Quetinm
CIO International Union of Electrical Workers
United Electrical Workers
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Generel Motors Corporation
Sylvanta Products Company
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Ciotue
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Ohio raids uncover slot machines and liquor in clubs
State agents along with local police raided venues in Columbus and Cincinnati over the weekend, finding eleven slot machines at the Fike Club and nine at the American Legion Post. Officers reported liquor operations at both sites. about 7 000 patrons were present during the raids. In Cincinnati, authorities seized two slot machines and beer at a Price Street establishment housing a former garage. Prosecutors prepared to order operator Wilham Martin to appear.
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Lame
Cincinnati
Willian Paul Gallagher American Legion Post
John Kocevar
Fike
American Legion
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den Tehen
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Beer
Marmitten County
Carson Hey Eard Wilerm Martin
Engine Trouble Delays Flight Across Red China
The Army trouble forced the twin engined Mosquito bomber to cut short its scheduled flight to Tokyo. The husband and wife team, left San Francisco at 9:30 a.m. EST Saturday and landed at Calcutta after refueling, four hours behind Odom’s 73 hour 5 minute 11 second record. They turned back from the flight over Red China.
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Red China
Calcutta
Odom
San Francisco
Calicutta
Houses Endangered By Slide Of Land
A land slide in Steubenville Ohio threatens four houses as earth shifts seven feet, uprooting trees and advancing within 400 feet of homes. County Engineer Martin Smith cites winter rains as the probable cause and expects the slide to slow or halt.
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Martin Smith
Senator McCarthy Hits Lattimore Acheson Policy Ties
Senator McCarthy demands public release of a secret memorandum on Far Eastern policy claimed to be authored by Owen Lattimore. He asserts Lattimore and Acheson shaped U.S. policy while Acheson denies any direct influence and says he never met Lattimore. The senator spoke while Lattimore is noted as ill in Maryland.
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Washington
McCarthy
R-Wis
Acheson
Owen Lat
United States
Lattimore
Rebeeta
Newel Heepstel
Mee Certhy
Charace Fale
Achewsn
State Department
Key West Chronicle Reports Presidential Document Request
In Key West, AP reports President Treman formally petitions Senator Tyrdines and federal officials to render loyalty while demanding confidential documents. The executive order seeks to compel disclosure despite constitutional concerns, with Treman criticizing secrecy within the branches.
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Key West
Pla
Treman
Tydeee
Acemen
Aterest
Tyrdines
McCarthy Lattimore dispute sparks Senate hearing plan
The Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee prepared a public hearing to hear Lattimore in reply to McCarthy amid charges of State Department interference and loyalty-file subpoenas. Truman had notified the Senate of actions tied to the controversy and security inquiries.
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Senators
Truman
Senate Foreign Helpe Bone
Senate
D-Ai
Lattimore
United Needns
Man Disappears From Small Boat In Pacific
Avalon California AP reports a man identified from a wartime treason photograph vanished after renting a boat. A search found the vessel 125 miles south of Point Arguelles with only a clothing-filled suitcase aboard. Authorities noted unclear links to telegraphed delivery forms and a Detroit brother's statements.
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California
Ray Dodge
Donny
McDavid
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