Senate Signals General Backing for Atlantic Pact
In a cautious session the Senate indicated broad approval for the North Atlantic Security Pact presented by Secretary of State Acheson as a remedy to the threat of aggression in Europe. Some senators urged limits on commitments to rearm Western Europe and warned Congress must retain war-declaration power. others supported the treaty as last hope for world peace despite misgivings. Moscow and Communist press denounced the pact as a move to spur war and aggression against the Soviet Union.
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Europe
Russia
Douglas
D-Ill
Byrd
Dva
Malone
R-New
Congress
United States
Moscow
J. Lemin
Soviet Union
Vienna
Sec
London
Britain
Ernest Bevin
Kremlin
Moscow Radio
I. Lemin
Western Europe
Bevin
United Nations
League of Nations
Council of Foreign Ministers
Lemin
Western Europe and U S Canada vs Soviet bloc military balance
Analysis estimates Western Europe and United States Canada combined would exceed Soviet bloc in naval power and air power potential. Total armed forces of pact nations west of the iron curtain around 5.5 million versus 5.17 million for Russia and satellites. Reserves and industrial output not fully counted.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Russia
Europe
Iron Curtain
Atlantic Pact Triggers War of Words Across Winds
Western officials hail the North Atlantic pact as a peace outline and a shield against Soviet expansion, while Moscow denounces it as a plan for war. Bevin calls it a step to block Kremlin aims, and Soviet radio claims it means war on the Soviet Union.
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Moscow
Speedy action on rent bill is predicted
United States Senate moves quickly on a rent control extension as the Jan 31 federal law expires. The Banking Committee reported a 12 to 15 month extension allowing increases up to 10 percent and total boosts to 15 percent since June 30, 1947. States could decontrol or take over programs. Leaders expect passage by Tuesday night with House differences to be resolved in days.
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Senate
Banking Committee
Sparkman
al Ala
House
Lucas
Tobey
McGrath
Dri
National Party
Truman
Three Die in Columbus Sofa Fire from Cigarette
In Columbus a sofa fire started by a cigarette killed three people in a living room. Coroner Robert Evans identified victims as David W. Short 49 Richard White three and Ruth Ann White two. They were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arbaugh and left with Mrs. Lucille White’s friend when the blaze occurred.
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Columbus
Robert Evans
David W. Short
Richard White
Ruth Ann White
Evans
Joseph Arbaugh
Lucille White
Short
Violet Sargent
Lausche Encounters Troubles On Program Push
Gov. Frank Lausche faces mixed reactions as he tours the General Assembly to push his anti gambling agenda and liquor license hike. He meets Democratic caucuses and testifies before a Senate panel, but support wavers as rural senators balk at liquor fee increases while Republicans oppose them. The plan aims to boost state revenue for local governments without new taxes, yet expected revenue shortfalls loom over the administration’s funding goals.
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Frank J. Lausche
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Coal Stock Drop Seen With Small Economic Impact
Pittsburgh AP reports the national coal stockpile sits just over 60 million tons, down from about 70 million a week earlier when miners east of the Mississippi quit. Despite 462,000 idle miners and 67,000 furloughed by railroads, the economy shows little strain while Sharon Steel furloughs 200 to 300 workers due to coke shortages. Some eastern consumers face anthracite shortages and rationing. UMW actions honor memorials for deceased miners while protests over Dr James Boyd's appointment continue, with leaders calling the stoppage lawful.
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John L. Lewis
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Sharon Steel Corporation
Farrell
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UMW
Schuylkill County
Lewis
James Boyd
U. S
Gates to Open at Oak Ridge to End Gate Policy
Oak Ridge Tenn with officials and celebrities present will remove the town gates today marking a shift to normal city operations. The event features the first atomic generated electric impulse transmitted by wire, a public address by Vice-President Barkley and Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Lilienthal, plus speeches by Gov Browning and American Legion National Commander Brown.
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Oak Ridge
Washington
Hollywood
Alben W. Barkeley
Atomic Energy Commission
David E. Lilienthal
Gordon Browning
American Legion
Perry Brown
Accident death verdict in rest home fire case
Andover Ohio AP reports Carrie Benedict a 78 year old woman died in a rest home fire last Wednesday. The verdict was returned yesterday.
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Andover
Carrie Benedict
Lawmakers Called To Meeting In Wiretapping Case
New York City lawmakers and Rep. Emanuel Celler meet Mayor O Dwyer amid a city probe into alleged telephone wiretaps. Ryan calls for indictments of O Dwyer and all participants, while grand jurors hear from police officials and an ex detective on the case.
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New York
New York City
Emanuel Celler
D-N. Y
House
William O'Dwyer
O'Dwyer
Clendenin J. Ryan
Ryan
O’dwyer
Grand Jury
Excity
Kenneth Ryan
Edward M. Jones
Treas
Sub Pension Bill Plans Put Rankin Measure on Track
Washington AP reports Congress weighs a multi billion Rankin pension bill while House leaders push a cheaper substitute. Representative Huber proposes limiting benefits to World War I veterans, adding need as eligibility, requiring honorable discharge, and extending benefits to disabled veterans. He claims the substitute would be far cheaper and fairer, though savings are not yet estimated.
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Rankin
D-Miss
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Dohio
Snow Replies as Spring Arrives Across Regions
Snow blankets eastern and middle Atlantic states as spring officially enters at 5 39 p m Sunday. Areas from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast and parts of the south face a chilly welcome with up to six inches of snow in New York northern New England and Hartford Connecticut. Cold air moves south to the gulf and temperatures run well below normal in the north central and Ohio river valley regions with scattered flurries in the Great Lakes. The national high was 87 at Yuma Arizona and 86 at Phoenix with 85 at Miami.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter at State Fairgrounds
Noblesville Indiana AP Paul Sanderson 43 of Broadway Chicago yesterday pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the ax slaying of fellow worker Joseph Couch at the Indiana State Fairgrounds during a 1946 Indianapolis fair. Sanderson was sentenced to two to 21 years with mandatory under the charge. He claimed self defense.
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Paul Sanderson
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Joseph Couch
Indianapolis
Hamilton Stops Purple 41 to 36 In Regional Play
Hamilton Ousts Middletown 41 36 at Xavier Fieldhouse to set up a regional final against Lancaster. Hamilton pulled away late in the game with key shots from Don Knodel and Joe Okruhlica while Jim Bailey and Bob Grimes limited Middletown star Bill Wilks. Captain Grimes anchored strong defense as Hamilton advances toward Columbus with veteran guard play and clutch late free throws.
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Don Knode
Joe Okruhlica
Jim
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Middletown Cagers
Knodel
Bernie Griesinger
Bailey
Bob Grimes
Wilks
Walker
Grimes
Jesse Mayabb
Dixie Senators Asked to Return to Fold in Party
Senator Lucas of Illinois urged southern Democrats to rejoin the Democratic fold and back Truman's domestic and foreign programs though the southerners warned any return would be temporary and they could walk out if civil rights bills or other proposals displeased them. He cited Maybank and Sparkman leading rent control efforts while signaling uncertain southern backing for the Taft-Hartley substitute. Truman echoed cautious optimism about his program with a potential countrywide fight if Congress blocks it. Leaders expect no immediate decision on delay or escalation this session.
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Washington
Lucas
D-Ill
Truman
Dixie
Senate
Ilinois
Maybank
Sparkman
D-Ala
Congress
Three gunmen convicted in Columbus jewelry holdup
A jury took 13 minutes to convict Charles W. Marcum 24 of Cincinnati as one of three gunmen in a October jewelry store holdup. Marcum received a 10 to 25 year sentence from Judge Joseph H. Clifford at Ohio Penitentiary. Co-defendants Thomas Dickerson 25 of Baltimore and John G. Reed 24 of Niles were previously sentenced for their roles in the $5,000 heist.
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Charles W. Marcum
Marcum
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joseph H. Clifford
Thomas Dickerson
Baltimore
John G. Reed
Niles
Railroad Blamed In Streamliner Holdup Suit
In Washington, Baltimore and Ohio is sued for 50000 by George L. Ashton who claims the railroad caused his drunken state after drinking on the Ambassador Limited. Luman Ramsdell, 22, is wounded and hospitalized. Both are charged with the robbery and indicted in West Virginia. Ashton’s mother sues with his lawyer, alleging rail staff sparked the incident by serving drinks. About $1200 was taken from passengers, crew, and a tavern after the heist.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George L. “Duke” Ashton
Railroad
Luman
Skip” Ramsdell
Ashton
White House
Ramsdell
West Virginia
Fairmont
W. Va
Martinsburg
Ruth Ungar
John M. Webster
Ambassador Limited
Truman Ends His Vacation in Key West Return to Washington
President Truman wraps up a two week Florida vacation and prepares to fly the Independence to Washington for efforts to salvage his fair deal program. He plans an 11 a.m. takeoff from Boca Chica and will arrive in time for a White House photographers dinner with Barkley Rayburn Lucas and McCormack. A cabinet meeting was scheduled for later in the day.
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Fla
Truman
Washington
Boca Chica
White House
Berlin approves constitution for 29 million under Soviet rule
Bulletin dispatch reports the Communist controlled Peoples Council adopting a constitution governing 29,000,000 Germans living in Soviet controlled territory. The move marks a formal framework for political life in the zone as the postwar order solidifies.
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