Truman asks filibuster showdown killer shot by police
Phoenix, Feb 28. The Vicious Killer Bill Ray Gilbert died after a prolonged gun battle with officers in a tourist cabin. He had earlier kidnapped a Phoenix woman, and with associate George Schmid killed three Californians near Needles before returning to Arizona. Schmid was captured by two city cops while Gilbert was cornered.
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Three New Deal lawyers refuse to answer on party membership
Nathan Witt Lee Pressman and John Abt refused to admit or deny Communist party membership citing constitutional privilege. The three Harvard and Chicago alumni, all New York bar members, faced ethics scrutiny as hearings into un American activities proceeded.
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Council Sets Up Principles for European Union
The Council of the European Movement in Brussels adopted a declaration urging all prospective union states to accept the United Nations human rights charter. It favors admitting West Germany and eventually all ofGermany to form a United States of Europe. Winston Churchill addressed a mass meeting urging European unity, arguing it is essential to prevent another war.
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Bailey Heads Lecture Group For Town Hall Board
Town Hall directors elected Herbert G Bailey Jr as president and Bill Goldsmith as first vice president with J B Kugler as second vice president and the secretary post left vacant. The year’s program was mapped as the most elaborate yet with seven speakers over seven months.
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Arming Western Europe sparks split in Senate debate
Washington Feb 28 The administration faces renewed debate over re arming Western Europe and linking U S to a North Atlantic security treaty Senator Taft opposes broad arming fearing Russian aggression while supporting the treaty Senator Pepper backs both measures saying a NATO alliance needs readiness to fight if required and an effective international police force is needed
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Denmark Backs West in Cold War Shift
Denmark's Social Democrats vote to seek increased political and military cooperation with Western democracies signaling a shift from pacifist policy. Sweden eyed to join the North Atlantic pact within six months, with Norway already leaning west. All three Nordic nations had backed Western ties through the Marshall Plan despite earlier caution about military links.
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2 Dead 6 Missing In College Blaze
London reports say Britain's Labor leaders plan to broaden government ownership of basic industries. Attlee chaired a weekend Shanklin meeting with cabinet officials and party leaders. Sugar refining and water supply are hinted for nationalization next year.
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Kenyon Dormitory Fire Kills Two. Six Reported Missing
In Gambier Ohio a blaze at Kenyon College’s 122 year old Old Kenyon dormitory killed two students and injured 26 others. Six men were reported missing as officials said search efforts were hampered by hot ashes and smoking debris. The building housed 120 men and stood four feet thick in gray stone.
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Ford to boost volume while Lincoln output cuts amid price war
DETROIT February Ford Motor Company moves to raise total output to 109000 cars and trucks monthly by June as Lincoln production falls to about 2500 units per month due to weaker demand. GM cuts prices by 10 to 150 dollars while Mercury aims at 1.8 units by June. Studebaker boosts weekly production from 3810 to 4510 and hires 1800 workers in South Bend.
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French Communist major confesses to turning over defense documents
Paris reports a Communist army major Louis Teulery, 37, confessed to handing military documents to a foreign military attache and to a Communist magazine. An army captain faced questioning over his ties to the case as purge actions jail six suspects.
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Big Security Battle Opens
Washington February 28 The administration asked Congress for a 200 to 250 million expansion of the 1 billion annual social security program to provide direct relief and medical care for all needy people. Altmeyer testified before the Ways and Means Committee outlining plans to extend federal aid to up to 50 million people, with higher benefits and broader coverage.
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Riot Ends After Siam Army Navy Clash in Bangkok
Bangkok Feb 28 The government reported order was restored after a Saturday night confrontation between Siamese army and navy personnel left scores injured and at least 11 dead The clash followed a claimed plot to overthrow Premier Phibun Songgram and install Direk Jayanam government Direk said he knew nothing of the plot.
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Settlement Of Issue Now Urged
Washington February 28 AP President Truman presses for a showdown as the Senate debates a rule change to curb filibusters. Democratic Leader Lucas moves to bring the measure to a vote while southern Democrats plan to talk indefinitely to block it. The fight could stall civil rights legislation including anti poll tax and anti lynching bills. Barkley would rule on limiting debate if raised. Lucas hopes to push the change but cautions on timing.
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Five more churchmen plead guilty in Bulgaria spy trial
Sofia February 28 Five more Protestant churchmen pleaded guilty in Bulgaria's spy trial bringing total guilty pleas to eight with seven defendants still to plead. Each confessed spying for Britain and the United States and denounced themselves while praising the police for their conduct. Names include Rev Georgi Chernov and five others from Congregational Baptist and Pentecost churches. Proceedings proceed toward closing arguments and a possible finding early next week. Chernov once filed a 250 page confession and linked ordering by Cyril Black former U.S. political mission secretary.
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States Move to Bar Reds From Public Posts
Thirteen states consider measures to bar Communists from public jobs and require loyalty oaths for teachers and professors. Proposals cover public officials, civil servants, and candidates, with governors like Georgia's Talmadge already enacting disavowal laws. Additional bills target hiring by public funds in several states and public offices across New York California Massachusetts Oregon West Virginia.
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Mindszenty aide pleads guilty in Hungary dollar case
In Budapest on February 28 Monsignor Imre Boka former treasurer to Cardinal Mindszenty admitted to illegal black market currency dealings. He said he acted under orders from the cardinal or his secretary and that profits supported charity. Other defendants include bankers brokers and two Jesuit priests as trial in a political conspiracy case opens.
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