Plan For Billion Dollar Spending Cut Gets Support
Washington AP reports a bipartisan push in the House for a plan to cut more than one billion dollars from non essential federal spending in the 1931 fiscal year. The Appropriations Committee outlines options including a 10 percent cut across items or targeted reductions, with momentum favoring a move to shave non essential appropriations before debate next week.
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John Taber
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Riots in Saigon as Indochinese Backers Clash with Police
In Saigon Communist led rioters attack during a protest against U S backing of Bao Dai government. Four hours of clashes injure about 30 and kill three. Demonstrators burn market buildings and overturn vehicles while U S destroyers Stockell and J Anderson visit. Police disperse crowds with tear gas and rubber truncheons.
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Vietnam
Indochina
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J. Anderson
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U. S
America
Airliner Skids Off Icy Runway No One Injured
An airliner carrying 32 persons skidded on an icy runway at a municipal airport in Kansas City. It nosed into an embankment after crashing through two wire fences but no injuries were reported. The C-46 plane operated by Air International of Burbank, California, was about 30 yards from the runway end. three crewmen and 49 passengers were aboard. Alert passengers continued by train and other airlines.
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Air International
Burbank
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Empty pantry politics at Elks Country Club raid case
In Portsmouth Ohio state liquor enforcers and two sheriff deputies found an empty pantry at the Elks Country Club during a search tied to a prior court order. The agents, led by a Cleveland agent named Dick, searched under a warrant from Justice of the Peace Harry Cave but were later barred by a Scioto County judge. Club officials filed a $3,000 damage suit against the state for the raid.
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Carl Kihlman
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Slaving Worker Jailed In Police Chief Death
A sawmill worker James Lloyd Thompson was jailed in Eugene on an open charge after a weekend party led to a scuffle with Police Chief Clyde Dubell of Oakridge. Dubell died from two 38 caliber bullets after Thompson fired at him and later shot at Thompson’s wife. An armed posse pursued Thompson who hid for three months before surrendering.
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Ex-Skipper Howard Geel Dies in Geneva at 73
Services will be held tomorrow in Geneva for Captain Howard Geel a retired Great Lakes skipper. Geel died in Geneva Memorial Hospital at age 73 after thirty eight years aboard the Isher werewich line and thirty eight years with the Great Lakes Steamship Company from which he retired three years ago.
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Four B 29 Bombers to Leave for Britain Today
The first batch of about 75 American B-29s heads to Britain under the $1 billion arms aid program. Four bombers with American crews depart from Andrey Field for a British airbase as part of efforts to strengthen Western Europe's defenses.
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Truman backs Acheson on replacement rumors
President Truman affirmed full support for Secretary of State Acheson and dismissed replacement rumors as without foundation. He also signed an executive order to prevent a strike scheduled for tomorrow on twelve western railroads. In Congress, the House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to cut one billion dollars from 1951 European recovery aid and swap in an equivalent value of surplus farm commodities.
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Easter shopping runs brisk but below last year
New York AP report notes Easter shopping may match or slightly exceed last year in dollar volume due to price reductions over the year, while physical volume of apparel like suits dresses hats should be higher. Early estimates point to a fairly brisk Easter season with end-March readings likely above 1949 levels.
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Gervas
Plantin Politics and the Gardener Politician
Gordon Martin rails at a politicians garden metaphor describing a candidate who touts public service while his promises sprout like seeds but yield no results. The piece likens campaigns to tending a garden that never matures, leaving the public with overgrown, failing plans.
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Three Planes Crash Kills Three Men
DETROIT AP report details a midair crash involving three planes near Siliine. Victims include Kennet Mile of Aurora and other students connected to the Jesuit Nov ad St Tsaic Jogurs. The scene, investigated by authorities, notes Roy and Jee after the accident with medical teams responding.
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Skipper Dies After Trying To Save Girl In River
A Sea Scout skipper attempting to rescue a girl from the river near Wents Kel ete Ped Amar was swept away and died. About 15 youngsters entered the river when a Sea Scout sailboat overturned, as waves from a passing freight blamed for the tragedy. Ruth, and four others were reported missing after the four day incident in the Cascadi euvian area.
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Gude
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Jessup Defends U S Interests as McCarthy Attack Lands
Ambassador Philip C. Jessup accused Senator McCarthy of Communist affinity and questioned his motives amid Senate investigations. He described McCarthy’s charges as irresponsible and urged rejecting guilt by association without proof.
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Gubitchev Sails Home to Russia with Spy Conviction
Valentin A. Gubitchev, the Soviet engineer diplomat and convicted spy, left New York for Russia at 12:12 p.m. CEST, carrying official papers as he heads toward his homeland. The government confirmed the sentence and Gubitchev’s appeal was dropped, ending his case with his return to the Soviet Union.
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Chinese Reds Block Evacuation From Shanghai
The AP report states Communist forces block a mass evacuation of foreigners from Shanghai. American officials press for rationed departure while General Gordon’s ship remains at sea en route to Hong Kong. About 2,000 foreigners including 310 Americans planned to leave tonight in the first general evacuation since the war began.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs Dies Creator of Tarzan
Obituary notes the death of Edgar Rice Burroughs author of Tarzan. He left a prolific body of work and several novels, with reports of a large estate and notable family at his bedside. His career spanned adventures and science fiction, influencing popular fiction for decades.
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