Truman Eyes Broad Europe Aid As Global Security Push
Secretary of State Acheson urged strong support for a 7.9 million dollar foreign aid package tied to Western Europe's defense. Officials say the plan, prepared by State, Defense and MSA, is essential for allied defense goals. Truman planned to present military and economic aid details to Congress the week of March 6 with votes likely March 11.
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Secretary Acheson Addresses Russia and Soviet Threat
Secretary of State Acheson delivered a broad report to the nation focusing on steps to halt Soviet aggression. The address, spanning about 2,800 words, largely avoids the word Russia and references the Soviets only twice by name.
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Acheson
Russia
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Truce Talks Achieve Five Accord Claims At NATO Conference
The conference report lists five major accomplishments including plans for 50 divisions under Eisenhower's NATO command and bases for those forces. It calls for a European army by six nations, German rearmament controls, West Germany's return to equality in Europe, and a reorganization of NATO with a Paris headquarters.
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Detroit Tourist Freed After 16 Days in Argentina Jail
Saul Saulson, 23, of Detroit, was released from an Argentina jail today after 16 days in custody on undisclosed charges. The notice points readers to an inside page Story.
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Buenos Aires
Saul Saulson
Detroit
Self-Imposed TV Code Advances Clean Broadcast Standards
Washington report notes major networks and 82 of 108 stations subscribing to a self-imposed code of good practice for television. The code bans vulgarity and sexualized content, governs on-air conduct, and links adherence to a laurel seal. a five-member NARTB review board will handle complaints and report progress.
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Tornado Devastates Fayetteville Tennessee Two Dead
A tornado struck Fayetteville Tennessee yesterday causing two deaths and about 150 injuries along a 300 foot wide wind path. Hospitals reported damaged facilities and fires sparked by downed power lines, as several nearby towns also felt the storm’s impact.
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Tennessee Highway Patrol
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Alabama
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Charlie Vance
Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Kenneth Olstrum
Sanford
McMinn
Belfast
Lewisburg
Vervilla
Warren County
Chattanooga
Fort Payne
Ala
Birmingham
Anthrax Hits More Clinton County Farms
Clin ton County reports extend anthrax to additional farms. Dr. Geyer notes 4% of Clinton County farms quarantined with 28 swine dead on nine farms. Fayette County has suspected cases and some farms segregated as a safeguard. Authorities say packers will continue to buy Clinton County livestock.
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U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry
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Ohio Department of Public Health
Edward B. Headley
Clinton County
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Fayette County
Draft May Catch 700000 In 1952
A selective service official estimates 600000 to 700000 men must be drafted or volunteer to maintain armed forces at 342 million for the year starting July 1. The figure includes half a million reservists and draftees due for release, assuming many re enlist. It excludes those expected to re enlist and reflects losses from casualties and other causes. No Defense Department draft estimate has been received.
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Medal Returns Accepted Quietly By Armed Forces
The Defense Department reports that relatives who return medals of fallen soldiers in the Korean War are not questioned or explained to. Returns are filed in the service member’s personal records and treated as closed, with no central tally across wars.
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Libby
U.N
Lee
Red Armies
Elton C. Fay
Washington
Defense Department
Pentagon
Truman
Reds Raid U N Lines Near Chorwon and Kum Song
In darkness near Chorwon in Central Korea United Nations infantry repelled a Chinese assault that began after midnight and lasted about 30 minutes. Allied artillery aided the defense, while Chinese forces damaged or destroyed four Allied tanks and hit six tanks in the Kum Song raid near a hill mass nicknamed Little Italy, totaling ten damaged or destroyed tanks on Friday.
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National Politics Round-Up Reflects Shifting Campaign Strength
The report notes Truman's faltering hold in the South as Eisenhower gains in New Hampshire and Congress debates Kefauver Kerr entries. Morris predicts Truman exit. Alabama anti-Truman pressure grows. In Nebraska, Kefauver Kerr contest spares primary from flop label, while Louisiana courts grant Eisenhower allies a larger voice on the GOP central committee affecting delegates.
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Douglas MacArthur
Stassen
Minnesota
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Louisiana
Taft
Louisiana Court of Appeals
Central Committee
Eisenhower
Millionaire broker burgled. Reno theft nets 2.5 million
Burglars shattered into L. V. Redfield’s Reno home Friday and escaped with a safe containing about 2.5 million in cash jewelry and negotiable securities. Another million in securities remained in a suitcase. Authorities cite currency 300000, jewelry 50000 to 100000, securities 1,000,000 to 2,000,000.
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L. R Greeson
Jack Streeter
Death inquiry set for Millard Romaine case
Williamstown officials schedule March 26 inquest into Millard Romaine’s death after a state pathologist report leaves questions. The 19 year old Cincinnati youth died February 18 at Beta Theta Pi house after a close range gunshot, with doubt over self harm, accident, or homicide. The expected witness is a Vassar student who dated him during Williams College Carnival.
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Samuel Levine
Chinese Group Turned Back At Hong Kong Riots Erupt
Hong Kong authorities turned back a Chinese Communist comfort mission at the border and riots followed in Kowloon. Officers dispersed crowds on Nathan Road as a police banner warned Disperse or we shoot. Tense conditions persisted by late afternoon with police maintaining control.
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Kowloon
Stanley Rich
Comfort Mission
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Reynaud Eyes New French Government After Election Push
Paris AP - Paul Reynaud, 73, seeks to head a new postwar government with a strong cabinet of technicians. He won broad backing from his Conservative and independent parties, needing 313 votes to be Premier. A national union cabinet may unite parties excluding Communists to tackle debt, devaluation, and rearmament.
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Paul Reynaud
France
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National Assembly
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Rene Pleven
Pleven
British Talks Are Cancelled Amid Egyptian PM Resignation
Cairo AP reports Prime Minister Aly Maher Pasha resigned on the eve of talks with Britain aimed at settling the Suez dispute and Sudan sovereignty. Ahmed Hilaly Pasha may form a new government as Maher cites inability to work amid palace tensions. King Farouk had installed Maher after ousting Mustapha El Naha Pasha.
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Ahmed Naguib Hilaly Pasha
Maher Pasha
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Her Pasha
Mustapha el Nahas Pasha
Ralph Stevenson
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Sudan
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Middle East
Agriculture Dept Offers 314 Million Surplus Dried Eggs
The Agriculture Department proposed distributing 314 million pounds of surplus dried eggs to needy people overseas, aiming to aid relief efforts and reduce excess stock amid ongoing food assistance programs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Prices Creep Downward Yet No Break Predicted
Washington reports a slow decline in food prices with hope for stability, while official forecasts remain cautious. Ewan Clague of the Labor Department sees no real downward trend, noting wholesale and farm price movements, weather impact on yields, and mixed signals across raw materials and processed goods. The mid February farm price level sits 8 percent below last February’s peak.
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Washington
Ewan Clague
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