22 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1948
Page
1
Columnist Westbrook Pegler denounces alleged Communist conspirators and defends strong anti Roosevelt stances. He claims pro Roosevelt forces manipulate public opinion, accuses supporters of propaganda, and argues Roosevelt empowered Soviet Russia through diplomatic recognition and union interference.
Washington reports House and Senate conferees begin drafting a rent control compromise with a key dispute over local boards gaining full authority to raise ceilings or end controls. The current law expires in one week. Tobey predicts steadfast Senate opposition while Flanders doubts a House push aims to end federal regulation.
Washington reports Chairman Eaton of New Jersey warned a third world war is not remote as he urged quick House action on a 6.205 billion aid bill for western Europe China Greece and Turkey. Senate committee endorsed 463 million for China with 100 million for military supplies.
Widespread floods threaten towns across Iowa Pennsylvania Vermont and New York with overflows from melting snow. An emergency crew sandbags levees near Quincy Illinois to shield 6000 acres of wheatland as twisters strike Oklahoma City damaging aircraft. Locales from Meadville Titusville Warren and Union City report flood impacts with evacuations and large property losses.
In Port Huron a makeshift second floor home burned after a stove exploded. Charles Meldrum 37 Eliza Meldrum 34 and daughters Mary Ellen 2 and Shirley 4 died. Three-year-old George Meldrum survived, while the father reportedly fought flames and rescued his children before collapsing. The blaze started with an exploding cookstove and oil can explosion during the rescue effort.
Berlin dispatch notes Gen. Lucius D. Clay stating the United States will stay in Berlin by agreement despite Russia's boycott of four power control. The move follows a paralysed Allied council with meetings canceled and no clear April plan as Western chiefs weigh next steps.
The Security Council readies a second debate on the Czechoslovak issue as Chile seeks investigation of Russia’s role in the Feb 25 coup. Papanek, Prague’s anti Communist delegate fired by the new government, may testify alongside his successor Houdek. The US backs hearing both, while Gromyko labels Papanek a traitor. Palestinian motion for an independent Holy Land government looms next.
In Atlanta a frantic father saved his daughter Patricia Ann Houze from a 30 foot deep well after she fell in. The 20 month old, cheerful though frightened, was brought to a hospital for drying and observation. her mother Mrs Glenn Houze received treatment for nerves.
The House appropriations committee backed an immediate 55 million dollar grant to Austria France and Italy to tide them over until a long range European recovery law passes. The panel also proposed 500 million for tax refunds and 125 thousand for Indian relief noting winter losses and potential hardship if funds run out.
The $4.8 billion income tax cut headed for likely passage in the Senate with balloting set to start at 5 p.m. on all amendments and the bill. GOP leaders expect sufficient Democratic support to reach a two thirds majority and override a Truman veto, while some Democrats doubt that margin can be held.
Haifa blast in Arab quarter injures and buries Arabs after a Jewish truck exploded in Iraq Street. Earlier, Haganah reported 24 dead from Arab attack on Nizanim. Tel Aviv predicts a proclaimed state to defend itself with Jewish arms. Vaad Leumi and Ben Gurion push toward statehood.
Washington March 22 Congress heard Dr Karl Compton president of MIT and head of the presidential commission argue universal military training would provide 1600 hours of preparation per trainee and act as twofold insurance against war while deterring aggression He urged action on a temporary draft and urged disclosure of inside cold war facts as Secretary Marshall and Secretary Forrestal were summoned to a closed door session with the Senate armed services committee.
In Rome and Belgrade conflicting reactions arose as Western powers proposed restoring Trieste to Italy. Premier De Gasperi met French Foreign Minister Bidault and spoke of a move toward a United States of Europe while warning peace requires Italy France collaboration.
Moscow dispatch reports Pravda denounces President Truman as pursuing a panic policy after his Congress speech urging universal military training and draft renewal. Com mentator M. Marinin argues U S ruling circles fear domestic crisis and use anti communism to inflame tensions, hastening a foreign policy fiasco.
Funeral services for R C Bradford 87 of Cabot Arkansas father of author Roark Bradford were held in Halls Tennessee after dying Saturday night in a Little Rock hospital. Surviving are his widow two sons Dr. W H Bradford and J B Bradford and four daughters Ruth Mrs J C Galloway Mrs J C Alexander and Mrs S Brown.
Washington reports federal officials promise court action to end the week old pension protest at the mine. John L. Lewis is urged to send United Mine Workers back to work or risk a Taft Hartley injunction after a curbing contempt risk and potential heavy fines.
A missing C-47 transport with eight aboard was last heard near Mount St Helens while en route from Fairfield California to Portland Oregon. Witnesses reported a large aircraft near Kelso and Cougar, with crew including Major John B Harding Captain William H Tillery Captain Wiley A Garber Captain Frederick J Ziegler First Lieutenant David H Greiss and Sergeant Stephan J Pressey among the listed crew and two unnamed passengers awaiting kin notification.
London report from The People predicts Princess Elizabeth will give birth in October. The palace again declines to comment while officials suggest an announcement canceling public engagements may come soon to prepare for the royal mother's arrival.
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