Marshall plan debate widens as Republicans push limits
Aiming to shape the Marshall plan, Secretary Ball and GOP lawmakers press for controls on size and timing of aid. He argues for tied conditions like English coal output, while President Truman may propose his own recovery measures. The House foreign aid panel continues closed hearings seeking concrete recommendations.
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Special House Committee On Foreign Aid
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Massachusetts
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Mercadante Defeats Mayor Aitkenhead in Glen Cove
Luke A Mercadante the 32 year old Democrat and war veteran defeated Republican Mayor Arthur Aitkenhead in Glen Cove New York headlines say he once caddied for the man he beat. He recalled carrying Aitkenhead s clubs twenty years ago and quipped about the victory.
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Luke A. Mercadante
Arthur Aitkenhead
Aitkenhead
Hollywood Icons and a War Veteran Meet in Conversation
Frank Conniff, a young columnist and former combat correspondent, recalls Hollywood glamour and politics while defending true Americanism. He praises Danny Kaye yet notes Bogart’s drawing power and recounts his own medal for swimming to rescue wounded soldiers after a mine strike.
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Humphrey Bogart
Moving Picture
Frank Conniff
Hollywood
Congress
Teapot Dome
Frank
Mr. Conniff
Maurice Rose
France
General Rose
Danny
Earl Long Promises Jobs and Scholarships in Louisiana Race
Earl Long spoke in Reserve pledging to stay on the job and deliver a square deal from his cabinet. He touted trade schools for every parish and free scholarships for capable students unable to pay, while criticizing opponents and asserting a thorough vetting of his record.
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Lake Charles
Big Four discuss postwar Germany aims amid deadlocks
The Big Four outlined expected roles for Britain France and the United States in Germany while Russia hinted at concessions on reparations and occupation. Key issues included reparations boundaries industry Saar Ruhr and a 40 year demilitarization pact as talks stalled. Officials named for each power attended the session and prepared agenda items for upcoming discussions.
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Britain
Russia
United States
France
Moscow
Ruhr
George C. Marshall
Washington
Poland
Oder
Neisse
Saar
Robert Murphy
U. S
Patrick Dean
Sir William Strang
Foreign Office
Andre Smirnov
Jacques Tarbe de Saint-Hardouin
Dewey outlines aims for American aid and cold war policy
The text presents Dewey's six point plan for Marshall plan style aid including repayable loans, bi partisan supervision, self help measures, installment aid tied to adherence, a congressional policy declaration, and projecting a pro American narrative to the world. It contrasts Soviet aims with U S objectives and ends with safety guidance about electrical cords.
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America
Russia
Dewey
United States
Truman on secrecy, Hollywood inquiry and Kentucky win
President Truman addressed issues from Hughes wartime contracts to HUAC probes of communism in Hollywood. He dismissed action on editor secrecy reports, praised Democratic Kentucky victory, and said turnout helps free government. He noted he is always busy, even on vacation.
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Truman
White House
Motor Scooter Crash Kills Young Baton Rouge Man
Lowell N. Stracener Jr., 20, was killed in a collision between his motor scooter and a truck in Baton Rouge. An employee of Standard Oil and World War II veteran, he is survived by his wife Maureen Hushuar of Aldershot, England, with funeral services planned.
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Lowell N. Stracener, Jr
Baton Rouge
Stracener
Standard Oil Company
Maureen Hushuar
Aldershot
England
Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey Distilled in NYC
Calvert Distillers Corp presents Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey of 86.8 proof with 65 percent grain neutral spirits manufactured in New York City. The label highlights a whiskey blend produced by the Calvert Distillers Corp based in New York City.
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Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
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