Truman Faces RFC Loan Inquiry In House Probe
In Washington AP reporting, President Truman is linked to an RFC loan inquiry after a subcommittee hearing. RFC board chairman Harber testified copies of correspondence were sent to the White House and discussed with Truman, amid sharp questions from Fulbright about possible influence over a loan and a broader counter‑offensive against critics.
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Hill One
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W Elmer Harber
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Diewetore
White House
ASKPD
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Harber
Subcommittee
Fulbright
RFC
Senate
Douglas
Houses
Falbriede
DeArk
HFC
Bony
Three Die In Twin Cities Ski Plane Crash Near Paxton
A small plane carrying Edmund P Pillsbury of Minneapolis Alfred Indley a Minneapolis attorney and Dexter L Andrews of Minneapolis general merchandise firm Earl Partridge Company crashed into trees near Paxton while attempting a landing by the rail depot. All three were killed.
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P. N. Neb
Edmund P. Pillsbury
J. Minneapolis
Pillsbury Mills, Inc
Pillsbury Board
John 8
Pillsbury
Alfred PD. Indley
Minneapolis
Dexter L. Andrews
Earl Partridge Company
Paxton Railroad
Spoon Saves Life Of U S Captain In Korea War
Fragmented report describes a U S Captain saved by a spoon during action in Korea. The weapon bullet allegedly struck the spoon carried near his heart, deflecting a fatal shot and leaving the captain unharmed while comrades rushed to aid him.
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U.S
Ifantry
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Vieter
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Truman Troop Plans Get New Aid In Senate
In Washington President Truman faces Senate action as Harold Stassen testifies on troop plans for Europe. A split panel proposes a resolution to bar sending troops until Congress sets a policy, favoring executive consultation and NATO force integration under Eisenhower while limiting presidential discretion.
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Harold Stassen
Republic
Minreats
University of Pennsylvania
Wee Dues
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Mican
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Wnitl
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Tie
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Tr Peze
Euro Aan Force
Dwight O Penhower
House Red Probers Head For Hollywood
The House Committee on Un American Activities heads to Hollywood with subpoenas for about 20 Hollywood figures or witnesses for hearings set for March 21 in Washington. Investigators seek to determine if there is any basis for a broader pre war era style inquiry.
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API
House Armed Services
Winsom
D-Ga
Weess
Defense Department
Pentagon
United States
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Prees
Smile Week on Main Street Lead Feature This Sunday
Journal reporter captures smiles on Main Street for a lead feature while a travel expert’s Middletown impressions and society’s Stardust Ball picture story headline the upcoming Sunday sections. A top news analysis compares Russia and the US in industrial output, based on AP investigation behind the iron curtain.
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Main St
Middletown
Russia
JU. S&s
Associated Press
Six Boys in Philadelphia Face Death From Muscular Dystrophy
The Baird family of Frankford Philadelphia faces inevitable deaths from muscular dystrophy. Brothers Richard 16 Charles 14 Joseph 9 Robert 16 Maynard Meere 9 and Godfrey brothers of New York are all diagnosed. Dr Gerald Pratt of Episcopal Hospital treats them hoping for future research.
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Beir
Baird
Drab
Eng
Willem
Mary
Rangery
Orothe
Williare
Oearly
Maynard Meere
Lievd Meere
Omaha S
Middletown
Godfrey Trothers
New York
Thoree
M. Meg
Robert
Tehab
Gerald E. Pratt
Epwopal Hospital
Pratt
Bairds
Hubert
St. Christopher’s Hospital
Eo Ceak
Wilson Speaks Tonight on Defense Mobilization
President Wilson addresses the public urging fairness in the defense program amid labor criticism. He proposes appointing a labor union member as a deputy in the Office of Defense Mobilization while USPS leaders discuss wage and price controls with Johnston. Johnston will study data, delaying a decision until the weekend. the address airs at 10:30 p.m. on major networks.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
Defense Mobilization
United Pny
Johnston
USPS
Tien
Skins Consider New Coach At Miami University Tonight
Oxford reports indicate Miami University Athletic Advisory Council may name a new football coach at tonight’s meeting at President Dr. Ernest H. Hahne’s home. If chosen, Ara Parseghian appears the likely successor to Woody Hayes, with Woody’s current staff remaining.
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Miami University
Ernest H. Hahne
Woody” Hayes
Ohio State
Ara Parseghian
Johnny Brickels
Woodrow Wills
Parseghian
Abduction ordeal ends with syrup and feathers torture
In Los Angeles a real estate broker says three men abducted him for 48 hours. They accosted him at his office, forced him to travel, blindfolded and tied him, robbed his wallet of 1,600, and later returned him naked, doused him in syrup and rubbed feathers on his body before leaving.
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Sheriff's Deputies
Charlies
South
Ames Boust
Revtal
Smith
Tormenors
Friends Say Truman Considers Running For Senator In 1952
Washington AP reports that several congressional friends of President Truman say he is seriously considering running for his old Senate seat in 1952 after his White House term ends January 20 1953. They note he loves the Senate and may challenge Republican Senator Kem in the election. Several observers doubt a firm decision will come until next year, factoring world affairs and a possible constitutional term limit amendment.
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Truman
Senate
House
Harry Truman
Kem
White House
Roosevelt
John Quincy Adams
Britons Roar Over U S Head For Pact Navy
London reports the British press erupts over appointing American Admiral William Fechteler to lead the Atlantic Pact navy. Churchill leads the Commons in demanding a British admiral, while Prime Minister Attlee says the government will reconsider the American headship of the multination naval force.
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Winston Churchill
House of Commons
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William M Fechteler
U. S. Atlantic
Churchill
Commons
Attlee
UN Approaches Peiping Again Over Korea Peace Terms
The United Nations Good Offices Committee announced it has made its first approach to Communist China to discuss Korea peace terms. The three member panel Nasrallah Entezam Sven Grafstrom and Luis Pedraro Nerve sought to reopen talks via Swedish government intermediaries with Peiping. Officials kept details and responses confidential awaiting China’s reply.
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United Nations Good Offices Committee
China
Peiping
Red China
Nasrallah Entezam
Tran
General Assembly
Sven Grafstrom
Sweden
Luis Pedida Nerve
Mexico
Twin Spearheads Pace Swift Drive On 60-Mile Front
AP dispatch from Tokyo describes tank led U S forces advancing on Hoengsang and Pyeongchang as twin spearheads set the pace in a major UN offensive along a 60 mile Front. Red resistance appeared light with some fight and retreat tactics noted amid heavy shelling of eastern and western shores.
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Tokyo
Korea
U. S
United Nations
Stan Swinton
Hoengsong
Oa Eas Sa
Feck Tree
Wenju
Amercan
Pyeongchang
Te Yong
Hoengsang
Prongchang
Seoul
Chipyor
Ae Pon
Taipei Alert Sparks Storm of Confusion
Taipei Formosa was rattled by an air raid alert that officials said proved unfounded as no raid occurred. The incident caused brief alarm but ended without damage or injuries.
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Taipei
Formosa
Chinese Reds admit growing open defiance and killings
AP dispatch reports Peiping broadened death penalties to cover any action opposing government authority. The regime acknowledged underground Red militia and peasant resistance killing thousands and spreading open defiance as roving guerrilla bands damage railroads and bridges amid regional heat.
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Hong Kong
China
Peiping
Korea
Meat Goes Unsold In Buyers' Strike
New York report says about 1,000,000 pounds of locally dressed beef are in storage due to consumer resistance to high prices. Asea Blomstein, secretary treasurer of the Metropolitan Slaw chiefers Association, notes beef piled up amid generally high meat prices. western dressed beef also remains unsold.
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New York
IAP
Asea Blomstein
Metropolitan Slaw Chiefers Association
Lone WAF at 600-Man Air Field Causes Stir
Stella Banouveris, a 20 year old radio mechanic, arrives at Grenier Air Force Base in New Hampshire as the first woman assigned to a primarily male base. Officers and soldiers react with surprise yet accommodate her in military housing. She plans to move to Otis Air Force Base after a Valentine message from her fiancé arrives.
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Stella
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