Truman Attacks Real Estate Lobby in Housing Drive
President Truman denounces the real estate lobby as an obstacle to his housing and rent control program. He pledges cooperation with Congress and predicts passage of public housing and slum clearance despite opposition. Mayors hear the address as Democratic leaders anticipate White House support for key legislation and note setbacks in rent control and civil rights moves.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
United States Conference of Mayors
White House
Statler
House
Rayburn
Texas
Lucas
Senate
Mon Wallgren
National Resources Security Board
Western Powers Outlaw Russian Mark In Berlin
Western Allies outlaw the Russian east mark in their Berlin sectors, creating a dual currency system with the west mark valued much higher. East marks remain usable for some foods and taxes, while proposed Russian retaliation worries loom. Brig. Gen. Howley expects no retaliation, but others fear escalation amid ongoing German POW repatriation disputes.
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Berlin
United Nations
Western Berlin
Frank L. Howley
Howley
West Berlin
United States
Britain
Coal Miners and Operators Eye Capitol
AP dispatch from Pittsburgh reports coal miners and operators watching Washington as John L. Lewis leads a two week stoppage. Senate panel approved Dr. James Boyd nomination to head the Bureau of Mines, while a broader vote looms. Coal stockpiles hold at 60 million tons, with widespread fuel shortages in eastern Pennsylvania as prices rise and mills continue operations.
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Pittsburgh
Washington
John L. Lewis
Senate
United Mine Workers
Lewis
James Boyd
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Interior Committee
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Pittston
Israel and Lebanon to Sign Armistice Pact
In Naqara Lebanon AP Israel and Lebanon arrive at an armistice pact to be signed in Naqara on Wednesday. Delegates began the talks last night with terms not disclosed. this marks a second such accord after Israel’s independence war. The first Palestine war armistice was with Egypt at Rhodes on February 24.
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Lebanon
Israel
Rhodes
Egypt
Seven Die In Buenos Aires Race Crash
A racing car lost control and crashed into a crowd of speed fans in Buenos Aires, killing seven people and injuring seventeen yesterday. The incident stunned spectators and prompted authorities to investigate the cause of the crash and safety lapses at the event.
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Buenos Aires
Two Major Bills Faced By State Legislature
Columbus AP reports the Ohio legislature nears a weekend adjournment with two administration measures pending. A liquor permit fee hike of 50 percent could raise over $3 million annually for local governments while the Fair Employment Practices Bill faces House debate. Leadership signals and caucus pressures suggest a tight, possibly party-line vote with cross-party support possible.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
House
Senate
Robert A. Ragan
D-Lucas
Senate Liquor Control Committee
Lausche
Manslaughter Charge Faced By Dartmouth Student
Hanover N H AP The arraignment of Dartmouth College junior Thomas A Coxsee 22 of Fayetteville NY for manslaughter in the death of fellow student Raymond J Cirrotta 21 of Linden NJ was postponed to today then tomorrow afternoon Cirrotta died after brain operation for injuries from a dormitory fight Coxsee pleaded innocent and is free on $2000 bail Five other witnesses from the Massachusetts ballroom dispute are William C Feliton of Tiffin OH and others expected at the hearing
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Coxsee
Cirrotta
Jones
Massachusetts
William C. Feliton
Tiffin
99 Senators in favor of Atlantic Pact
Washington AP Republicans and a handful of Democrats may hold the balance as the Senate weighs joining the North Atlantic Security Alliance. About 55 of 93 senators favor the pact in principle, with 25 GOP and 12 Democrats undecided. One Republican, Sen Malone, opposes the treaty. Final votes hinge on a two thirds majority, with key GOP leaders largely noncommittal.
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Senate
United States
GOP
Associated Press
Malone
Nevada
Taft
Ohio
Millikin
Colorado
Wherry
Nebraska
Bridges
New Hampshire
Vandenberg
Michigan
Europe
America
State Department
Department
West
Congress
Prices Are Going Up Senator Seeks Powers for Truman
NEW YORK AP Police seized 1 950 000 worth of pure cocaine and arrested three alleged narcotics ring members. Ralph Lopez 32, John Lopez 38, and Jose Gonzales 28 arraigned on illegal possession charges after detectives found sixty ounces of cocaine in a room used as headquarters. A woman detective posed as a chambermaid to assist the sting. Washington AP Senator O Mahoney D Wy argued that prices are rising and urged Congress to grant President Truman mild powers to combat inflation, challenging Senator Taft R Ohio who says the economy is in balance. O Mahoney heads the Senate House Economic Committee, noting price trends since February 8.
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Underworld
Ralph Lopez
John Lopez
Jose Gonzales
John F. Cottone
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Congress
Truman
Wyoming
Taft
Ohio
Senate
House Economic Committee
Leon Keyserling
President
Economic Council
Agreement Reached In Railroad Dispute
Chicago RP reports final terms of a $640 million a year wage surge ending an 11 month railroad labor dispute with 16 unions. The plan extends the 40 hour week to railroads, raises pay, and sets overtime rules with six day yard master shifts.
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Chicago
Cabinet Leads French Ballot In Cantonal Vote
Paris AP reports France’s coalition government led in cantonal elections as ballots counted, with De Gaulle’s followers the top single party. Communists polled second. government parties claimed 316 of 712 offices tallied, amid 1508 seats.
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Paris
France
Henri Queuille
Charles de Gaulle
Popular Republicans
MRP
de Gaulle
French People’s Party
RPF
de Gaullists
Billion Dollar Aid Plan Heads to Congress
President Truman is expected to ask Congress for a free hand in allocating arms to western Europe under a proposed billion dollar military aid program. The plan aims to accelerate U S assistance to allies amid escalating tensions and strategic needs in Europe.
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Truman
Western
Europe
Washington
Congress
Senate Races Against Time On Rent Bill
A delay fueled by a March 31 expiration date drives Senate action on a 12 to 15 month rent extension. Key disputes include six vs twelve month extensions, step by step decontrol, and a local option provision, with House and Senate differences to be reconciled before Truman’s broader two year proposal.
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Senate
Maybank
D-Sc
Senate Banking Committee
House
Ile
Senate House
Cain
Wash
Bricker
Ohio
Senate Committee
Capehart
R-Ind
Truman
Riots in London East End as MosleyThousands clash with police
Rioting erupted in London's east end as followers of Sir Oswald Mosley clashed with Communists and other opponents. Police fought rioters for hours, using crowd control as demonstrators hurled firecrackers and objects under mounted units. Seven officers injured and 34 people detained on charges including threatening behavior and weapons possession.
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London
East End
Oswald Mosley
Mosley
Pen Firm Robbed in Janesville Wisconsin
In Janesville Parker Pen Company plant was robbed last night by armed suspects who bound and blindfolded the watchman and stole an estimated 20 000 pens and pens cils. Police chief Jasper Webb said loot value is undetermined pending checks.
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Janesville
Wis
Parker Pen Company
Jasper Webb
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