Missouri Waltz exposes Truman tied to Pendergast machine
Maurice Milligan argues in Missouri Waltz that Harry Truman was a beneficiary and protegé of the Kansas City political boss Tom Pendergast. The book contends Truman’s career rested on fraud and corruption, with the machine controlling elections, prostitution, narcotics, and bootlegging, and that Truman knew and benefited from these acts.
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Yugoslavia backs out of Trieste Gorizia swap talks
Yugoslavia rejected a renewed offer to trade Trieste for Gorizia while hinting at possible different exchanges for the Adriatic port. Italian spokesman said Rome would reject any renewed barter. Simic clarified no new concrete proposal was made, citing past talks as a guide. Clashes between Communists and government supporters erupted in Milan with tear gas used by police.
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Tough Fight For Truman Predicted By Observers
Reports of growing opposition to President Truman hint at a hard path to the Democratic nomination. Chicago officials warn that crit icism of his policies may intensify, while northern anger centers on his Palestine stance. Brooklyn leaders including James M. Power spearheaded the anti Truman move.
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Palestine
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Army to keep German hold amid stop communism drive
Washington reports the United States will keep the American zone in Germany under military control indefinitely, dropping plans for a civilian governor on July 1. Gen. Lucius D. Clay remains military governor as Washington weighs a broader Western defense option while noting the strategic value of allied forces in Europe.
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Government costs could rise by 3 billion dollars
Washington reports that rising world tensions may push next year's government outlay by 3 billion to 5 billion dollars above Truman's 39.7 billion estimate. Budget Director Webb and armed forces chiefs discussed the issue but gave no figures. A larger budget could erase the projected 4.8 billion dollar surplus and fuel tax-cut veto arguments.
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Washington
Truman
James E. Webb
Congress
Fight over 300 million federal aid for education
In Washington the Senate prepared to debate a bill granting states up to 300 million dollars for education. The measure, voted to be taken up 53 to 21, faces contention from Senator McGrath who objects it unfairly discriminates against parochial schools. Taft led the sponsors in pushing the bill forward.
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Senate
States
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Rhode Island
Taft
Ohio
Provisional Jewish government to birth in Palestine May 16
Representatives of Palestine's 600000 Jews announced a provisional Jewish government will be set up in the Holy Land May 16 as Britain completes its mandate on May 15. The Jewish agency and Vaad Leumi reject any trusteeship plan and vow to oppose any proposal delaying a Jewish state.
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Rent Control Accord Near As House Weighs Home Rule Plan
House members drafting a new rent control law move toward a trimmed home rule provision. They study proposals for a national or presidentially named review board with veto or review power over local rent board recommendations. Conferees meet to settle differences and extend federal controls beyond next Wednesday.
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New Hampshire
Walcott
Michigan
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Wolcott
National Review Board
Tighe Woods
Search pushed for brutal rape slayer in western states
Police in California Nevada and California hunt a youth described as about 20 with a pock marked face and foreign accent for the brutal rape and murder of Mrs Billee Rahe Morning wife of Rev Richard Morning 27 in Montello Nevada The killer's route may have involved a bus to Sacramento or San Francisco while two men claim sightings in Montana The victim 22 was five months pregnant with an eight month old son nearby The killer strangled her with a towel beat her with a rolling pin and trussed her before death Sheriff C L Smith Elko county called it the most horrible crime he has seen and feared bringing the killer to their town The slayer reportedly asked for food and a wrapped lunch was found on the kitchen table He allegedly rode a Carlin Nev bound bus with Willie Emerson of Salt Lake City delivering a red fire truck to California
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Eight Die as Air Crash Claims Crew in Washington
Officials reported eight air force transport crew members killed in a mountain crash near Woodland Washington while two survivors crawled through deep snow to reach a cabin. Major John B Harding, the Portland Oregon pilot, and Pfc John M Belmonte of East Boston Massachusetts survived after suffering cold and shock.
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Palestine Trusteeship Plan Stalled By U N Action
United Nations Palestine action stalled as United States withdraws plan for a special U N assembly. Canada declines to declare on the American trusteeship plan until Arab and Jewish parties show agreement. Delegates reluctant to speak as council delays debate.
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Council
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General Assembly
Foreign aid fight unlikely as House debate continues
Washington report notes prospects of a House clash over a 6.205 billion foreign aid bill fading as lawmakers discuss a plan to aid China and parts of Europe. Representative Jonkman of Michigan backs the full amount while opposing state department control, and Representative Smith of Wisconsin hesitates. Secretary of State Marshall attends a Senate session for a world situation review amid talks on a 55 million stopgap aid bill for Italy France and Austria to keep supply lines open.
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Court ban on strike asked in coal dispute
A prompt court ban to end the soft coal strike was urged by mine operators. The board of inquiry created by President Truman should report within hours but is set to April 5. Government officials expect at least a week before action.
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Truman
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Tight curbs on draft sought in tax cut fight
The House approved a 4.8 billion dollar tax slashing bill by 289 to 66, sending it to President Truman. The measure cuts taxes for 52 million earners, drops 7.4 million low income people from tax rolls, and faces a likely veto as lawmakers debate funding for military preparedness. A separate hearing probed Wallace supporter Seymour Linfield about links to the Young Communist League.
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Western powers stand firm in Berlin amid Russian boycott
In Berlin, Western commanders reject Russian attempts to oust them and press Moscow to clarify the four power boycott. General Clay backs continued American occupation of the western zone as Britain and France endorse the stance while Russia trims its four power meetings.
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Control Council
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Berlin
Peeping Tom Drag Separates Man From Foot in Pittsburgh
Preston Terry 31 lost his left foot after being dragged three blocks by a car whose occupant he chased after spotting a peering neighbor. He told doctors he grabbed the man, who broke free and drove away, with Terry pulled by rope or wire snagged on the vehicle.
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Allegheny General Hospital
Strawberry prices rise in Hammond as cold halts loadings
Hammond Louisiana reports strawberry prices averaging 7.01 per crate with only 36 cars loaded as growers anticipate a production drop from recent cold weather. Shipping is expected to resume between April 5 and 10 with several towns recording prices from 6.85 to 7.10 per crate across 26 express and 10.5 truck cars.
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