U N C Security Council awaits replies on Iran Soviet issue
The United Nations Security Council waits for written reports from Iran and the Soviet Union on pressure tactics in the Iran case. Iranian Ambassador Hussein Ala will present Tehran’s statement. Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko may also speak. Secretary Byrnes returned from Washington after discussions with President Truman. The council seeks clarity on whether the Soviet Union withdraws and on oil concession terms.
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United Nations Court of Appeals
Soviet Union
Iran
Russia
Hussein Ala
Tehran
Andrei Gromyko
Moscow
Byrnes
Congressman B. Carroll Reece Named GOP Chairman
In Washington on April 2, Rep. B. Carroll Reece of Tennessee was chosen as the new GOP chairman, defeating John A. Danaher of Connecticut and John W. Hanes of New York on the third ballot. The result signals a Conservative victory within the Republican Party and hints at guarded cooperation with liberal elements led by Harold E. Stassen.
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United States
Rhonda Fleming
Harry Winston
New York
California
Los Angeles
Washington
INS
Harold E. Stassen
B. Carroll Reece
GOP
Republican Party
Reece
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Tennessee
Willkie
Hanes
Minnesota
Stassen
New Castle Hospital Reports March Birth Surge
The New Castle hospital records show 51 births in March, up from 31 in February, with 27 male and 24 female infants. Jameson Memorial Hospital also reports 86 births in March, up 11 from 1945 and 16 from 1944, marking a third consecutive month of higher births than last year.
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New Castle Hospital
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Daily Weather Report Summary
United States weather statistics for the 24-hour period ending nine a.m. today show a maximum of 63 and a minimum of 59 degrees with 0.05 inches of precipitation and a river stage at 5.1 feet. For the same date last year, highs reached 69 and lows 55 with 0.47 inches of precipitation.
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United States
GNCA Names New Directors
J. C. Wachtman announces the election of 17 directors to serve the GNCA for two years. Re-elected and new appointees include C. M. Whittaker of Universal Sanitary Manufacturing Co. and L. G. Laurell of First National Bank.
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J. C. Wachtman
Greater New Castle Association
GNCA
C. M. Whittaker
Universal Sanitary Manufacturing Co
William Milsom
William Milsom Co
C. M. Bashew
Sears Roebuck Co
L. G. Laurell
First National Bank
L. B. Round
The
Pennsylvania Power Co
G. A. Ritter
Keystone-Lawrence Transfer and Storage Co
L. A. Haig
R. E. Rentz
the News Co
Abe Gonick
Smith's
Reputation of U S Affected by Soldier Conduct
In Tokyo General Douglas MacArthur urged chaplains and unit leaders to stress to GIs that behavior in Japan shapes America's image. He acted after U S reports on an Eighth Army ban on public displays of affection between GIs and Japanese girls. He called for strong moral leadership and affirmed the high morality of the average GI.
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Tokyo
INS
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
America
MacArthur
United States
Eighth Army
Roosevelt Stamp Collection Sales Concluding in New York
In New York on April 2 two Roosevelt stamps sold. Lloyd Ruland of White Plains paid 4700 for a 1941 Chinese stamp album gifted to the late president by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. Kasimir Bileski of Winnipeg bought an album of 850 Russian ration stamps from Maxim Litvinov for 1160. Overall the sale, which ends today, has totaled 161192, far above its 100000 pre sale evaluation.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lloyd Ruland
White Plains
Generalissimo
Chiane Kai-Shek
Byrnes Prepares for UNO Session Amid Iran Crisis
Secretary of State James Byrnes returns to New York with fresh instructions for the Russo Iranian crisis before the UN Security Council. Moscow pledged to stay in, and Soviet deputies attended other meetings as the Far Eastern Commission notes MacArthur rejected postponing Japanese elections set for April 10.
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New York
INS
United Nations Security Council
Iran
Soviet Russia
Moscow
Washington
James F. Byrnes
UNO Security Council
Far Eastern Commission
Douglas MacArthur
FEC
Byrnes
Russia
UNO
Navy denies 100 foot tidal wave toward Alaska
Seattle dispatch reports Navy officials denying claims of a 100 foot tidal wave advancing from the Pacific toward Alaska. A Seattle 13th naval district statement says no tidal wave of serious size and that 20 foot tides may occur in places, with no evacuation of dependents reported.
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Seattle
INS
Navy
Pacific Ocean
Alaska
Kodiak
Aleutians
13Th Naval Headquarters
Alaskan Sea Frontier
Death notices for Ellwood City residents listed
Mrs. R Wayne Baird aged 48 of 1174 Woodside Avenue Ellwood City John M Salamon aged 55 of 104 Prospect Street RL D4 Michael Bohizie aged 69 of LSTA Hamilton Street J Edward Bracken aged 72 of Volant RD 1 Loren B E Springer aged 69 of 425 Siath Street Ellwood City
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R. Wayne Baird
Woodside Avenue
Ellwood City
John M. Salamon
Prospect Street
Michael Bohizie
LSTA
Hamilton Street
J. Edward Bracken
Volant
Loren BE. Springer
Siath Street
Detroit Transit Strike Continues With No Talks Scheduled
Detroit on April 2 saw the city’s transit strike in its second day with 600000 people without public transport and no negotiating meetings planned. Mayor Edward Jeffries said arbitration may be pursued while the strike lasts.
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Detroit
Detroit Transit
Edward Jeffries
Elrike
Break in Westinghouse Strike Hinted in Pittsburgh
Union officials led by CIO President Philip Murray and leaders Albert J Fitz gerald and James J Matiles arrived in Pittsburgh and met separately with Westinghouse President Gwilym Price after a secret session with Murray. A possible settlement was discussed, with a proposed contract echoing old terms but carrying new proposals from March 19.
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Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Pittsburgh
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Price
Passenger Train Derailment Reported Near Manning Iowa
A Chicago and Great Western passenger train derailed one mile east of Manning Iowa at about 6 am. Train No. 33, from Minneapolis to Omaha, left last night at 9:30 pm. Several persons were reported slightly injured and doctors and ambulances were dispatched from Carroll and Manning to the scene.
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Manning
Chicago & Great Western
Carroll
Minneapolis
Omaha
Mediator Seeks Point by Point Talk in Coal Strike
Federal mediator Paul W. Fuller urged a detailed bargaining session between United Mine Workers officers and operators to end a stalemate over a contract affecting 400,000 striking miners. UMW President John Lewis refused wage and hours concessions until welfare, safety demands are met.
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Washington
INS
Paul W. Fuller
Akron
United Mine Workers Union
UMW
Fuller
John Lo Lewi
Nave
Draft Extension Proposal Gains Support in House
Washington April 2 The War department proposal to extend the draft to May 15 1947 gained strong support today in the House The House Military Committee plans to reopen hearings and begin voting by Friday Witnesses opposing extension will be heard Wednesday and Thursday Sparkman and Andrews backed the measure predicting adoption It would retain induction ages 18 through 26 exempt fathers and set an 18 month service term with discharge for those who already served 18 months A ceiling on armed forces by July 1 1947 would be one million 70 thousand in the Army 558 000 in the Navy and 108 000 in the Marine Corps
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Washington
INS
War Department
House
Sparkman
di Aia
Andrews
R. N
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Conciliators Seek To Halt Akron Transit Strike
Federal conciliators pressed to convene Akron Transportation Company and CIO Transport Workers Union to end the stoppage that halted all bus and streetcar service. The union rejected Gov Lausche's wage hour arbitration plan, insisting on direct talks and restoring a 32 cent per hour wage demand.
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Akron
Akron Transportation Company
Cio-Transport Workers Union
Rubber City
John N. Conner
Jack P Walsh
Frank J. Lausche
Romance seen for Princess Elizabeth in London romance talk
London April 2 rumors swirl about a possible romance between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece after a royal theatre outing with a seven member royal party. This public appearance follows years as a house guest and marks the first time Philip has accompanied Elizabeth on a public outing.
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London
Ins
Elizabeth
Prince Philip of
Greee
Philip
Britain
Soldier Held On Homicide Charge In Welcome Home Fight
A 27 year old soldier, Joseph Appleton, was jailed in Philadelphia on a homicide charge after a fight at a welcome home party for a fellow serviceman. Lee Shahan, 27, died from injuries after the two men argued and stepped outside. Shahan lived at 4555 N Marvine street. Appleton is at Fort Dix awaiting discharge. Detective Elmer Seifert identified the scene on Kipp Street near Ontario.
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Philadelphia
INS
Lee Shahan
Shahan
T-3
Joseph Appleton
Fort Dix
Elmer Seifert
Appleton
Appleton Hives
Kipp Street
Ontario
N. Marvine Street
Public Square pilaster damaged by malt truck
Owen Pox city park attendant told Property Inspector Joseph D Alexander that a malt truck yesterday broke a pilaster on the east loop of the Public Square. The pilaster is on the south side of the loop.
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Owen Pox
Joseph D. Alexander
Theft report from Emma Moses cites stolen guitar and radio
Police received a report from Emma Moses of 1227 East Washington Street that an unknown person entered her home and stole an electric guitar a loud speaker and a radio from her possessions.
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Emma Moses
East Washington Street
Toll from Hilo tidal wave climbs as rescue crews search
Uprooted by a mountainous tidal wave the harbor district of Hilo Hawaii lay in ruins. Officials said the death toll was uncertain but local estimates ranged into the hundreds with many missing and presumed swept to sea as rescuers combed wreckage for bodies.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Iito
Nuey
Harbor Forts
Pacific tidal waves unlikely to recur, says seismologist
Dr Perry Byerly of the University of California says the Pacific tsunami seen yesterday was caused by a colossal underwater earthquake in the Aleutian region. He notes the event was the strongest in 25 years and sees little probability of an immediate repeat.
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San Francisco
INS
Pacific
Perry Byerly
University of California
Byerly
Hawaii
Alaska
Calfornia
Aleutian
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Hawai
Aleutians
Hawaiian Islands
Soviet Couriers En Route to Deliver Moscow Dispatch
London dispatch reports two Soviet couriers Leonid Konline and Andre Saviskoroff arriving in New York by special plane with dispatches from Moscow to Washington. The note fuels talk that Stalin’s response to the Russo Iranian dispute may be in the package before the UN.
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London
London Evening News
New York
Moscow
Washington
Leonid Konline
Andre Saviskoroff
Stalin
UNO
Hawaii reels as tidal waves cause mass casualties
Honolulu reports more than 300 dead or missing after a triple tsunami devastates Hawaii. Search parties recover about 100 bodies amid wrecked warehouses and homes as navy notes damage across central Pacific islands. Territorial Governor Stainback reactivates the defense act to coordinate relief.
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Pacific Islands
Honolulu
INS
Hawaii
Hawaian Islands
Hilo
Navy
Pacific
Midway
Johnston Islands
Oahu
No Delay Expected in Bikini Atomic Tests
The joint army navy atomic bomb task force reported no information of delays to the Bikini Atoll tests planned for July 1. Spokesmen said target ships escaped damage and staging bases remained intact, with none of Pacific tidal waves causing hindrance.
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Washington
Ins
Joint
Pacific
Bikini Atoll
Adm
W. H. P. Blandy
Springtime in the Yard Brings Blossoms and Frost Fears
The writer celebrates spring with white pear blossoms pink peach fur, jonquils and crocuses in bloom. They hope for a fruitful year but fear a late frost could ruin peaches and pears and cut fruit yields.
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Security Council
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Gromyko
G.O.P
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Connecticut
John W Hanes
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Parenee
U. S
Calif
Denver
Colo
U. S. Mint
Treasury Department
Bureau of the Mint
New Castle
Volant Mothers Club
Daily Weather Report
Roosevelt
Ussr
Trveve
Congress
Red
United Electrical Workers Union
Iowa
Elizabeth O Leary
Michael O Leary
House Committee
Prince
Philip of
Greece
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Arthur Mometer
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