Wallace Sees Wall Street War Plan Behind Europe Aid
Wallace charged that Wall Street monopolists have twisted the Marshall Plan into a tool to enslave Europe and threaten war. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee with an 11,000 word statement proposing an eight point alternative aid program including a $50 million reconstruction fund, UN administration, universal contributions, no military use, and joint control of the auto industry to aid European reconstruction.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Wall Street
Wallace
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Watlace
Europe
United Nations Agency
Greece
China
Indonesia
Indo-China
Youth Admits Sex Assault in Colorado Case
An 11-year-old boy orally admitted to a sex serious incident involving 13-year-old James Fox and writing a ransom note to Fox's father. Police said the youth, Alvin Lee Bundy, described forcing the younger boy to pass by a hammer and refusing Bundy’s command to remove clothing in a lonely ravine near the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
James Fox
Chie J. B. Bruce
Bruce
Alvin Lee Bundy
Bundy
Garden of the Gods
Judge Stands Pal on German War Trials Criticism
Judge Charles F Wertherstrum defended his critique of the German war crimes trials as objective not vindictive and backed US loyalty over an army general's charges of subversive talk. Wennerstrum arrived from Nuernberg where he presided over trials of nine German commanders for war crimes. Brig Gen Telford Taylor had charged the interview as subversive.
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Associated Press
Westover Air Force Base
Mass
Charles F. Wertherstrum
United States
Wennerstrom
Supreme Court
Nuernberg
Germain
Telford Taylor
Germany
Taylor
Chicago Tribune
Wennerstrum
Edward F. Carter
Nebraska Supreme Court
George J. Burke
University of Michigan
Wennerstrum- Taylor
Wilhelm List
Hite
Four Children Perish in Flames Near Glens Falls NY
In Glens Falls area a two story wooden house burned killing four children and a 65 year old house keeper. Mrs Elizabeth Hack mother of the children was seriously burned and hospitalized with injuries to arms hands back and face. Victims named Janice Hack five Amos eight Richard six and Ronald four and the housekeeper Mrs Elizabeth Center.
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Elizabeth Hack
Janice Hack
Amos
Richard
Ronald
Elizabeth Center
Taylor Embraces Wallace Ticket as Running Mate
Senator Glen Taylor of Idaho quits the Democratic fold to join Henry A. Wallace as his vice presidential pick. He declares the party left him, blasts Wall Street and the military, and says he aims to win. He praises peace with Russia but criticizes Democratic leaders and faces possible Senate committee reprisals.
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Washington
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Democratic Party
Henry A. Wallace
Taylor
Wall Street
Wallace
Russia
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Democratic Organization
George Donart
Weiser
Senate
Donart
U. S
Democrats
Truman Enroute To Cuba Florida Vacation With The President
President Truman, sunburned, sails toward Cuba aboard his yacht en route to Florida for a vacation after a Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands trip. Dr. Graham treats a red burn on his face as aides and staff travel with him aboard the Williamsburg and plan briefings at Guantanamo before a nine day Florida work and leisure visit.
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Caribbean
Cuba
Florida
Gondsill
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Wallace H. Graham
San Juan
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St. Croix
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Palestine
U. S. Naval Base
Guantanamo
Naval Submarine Base
Key West
Fla
Clark M. Clifford
John R. Steelman
William D. Leahy
Secretatiesatthew J. Connelly
William D. Hasselt
Gottwald Eyes Quick Communist Victory in Prague
Premier Klement Gottwald predicts a rapid Communist win in Czechoslovakia as he calls for action committees and a new government structure. The crisis widens with Social Democrats negotiating with Communists while President Benes seeks to hold coalition unity amid resignations. See Story No. 1, Pare 2.
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Associated Press
Prague
Klement Gottwald
Czechoslovakia
Social Democrats
National Front
London
Offce
Y. A. Zorin
Benes
Communistt
National Socialist
Slovak Democrat
Catholic People
Civil Rights War Rages Unabated Across United States
In Washington the civil rights fight within the Democratic Party intensified as four Dixie governors vowed to use all means to block President Truman's race equality program. National Chairman McGrath sought unity, resisting any two thirds convention shift while offering a conciliatory tone and a possible settlement on the 1944 party platform.
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Tte Democratic Party
McGrath
Southland
MrGrath
Congress
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Roverwerk
FBI
Yace
Truttman
Justice Department
Dixie Rebels
Sanitary Board Buys Chlorinator and Dump Truck
Beckley Sanitary Board plans to have the Whitestick disposal plant back in operation by April first after purchasing 2 thighwater, replacing a chlorinator at a cost of $2,000. The board, led by Mayor G. C. Hedrick, also authorized a new dump truck and will have sewer connections done by city workers to improve drainage and reduce surface water and waste.
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Beckley
Hedrick
E. P. Ewart
Hal M. Scott
Food Production Emphasized by Raleigh County Farmers
Raleigh County Garden School opened with T J Gray of West Virginia University urging farmers to boost food output in both quality and quantity. He cited global need and called for all American farmers to exert maximum effort this year, as the meeting moved to a larger courtroom for more participation.
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Raleigh County
T. J. Gray
College of Agriculture
West Virginia University
Gray
Raleigh County Garden School
County Court Room
Crminal Court Room
Seven Forfeit Gambling Bonds
Five men forfeited appearance bonds on gambling charges and two on operating gambling equipment, per Police Court docket. Bonds ranged from 15 to 58 dollars. Arrests occurred Saturday night at Frank's Bill iards on North Kanawha Street.
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Paul Helmeck
Robert Larsen
Dallas Honaker
Ernest Nichols
James Chambers
J. A. Williams
Phillip Warden
Frank
Kanawha Street
West Discusses German Future
London reports Western powers debating a delicate plan to secure maximum German economic input for European recovery while preventing a revival of military power. United States Britain and France confront two conflicting problems as they work with Benelux on Western Germany’s future during the Marshall Plan talks.
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London
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
Both Sides See Victory in La
The Associated Press reports a Louisiana Democratic runoff for governor between Sam H. Jones leading reform forces and Earl K. Long backed by Huey Long followers. About 600,000 party members expected to vote, with a general election in April. The race marks the second head‑on clash since 1940, when Jones beat Long amid Huey Long era memories.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Sam H. Jones
Earl K. Long
Joey P. Long
Jones
Long
Richard W. Leche
Huey Long
Six Die in Delaware Fire Tragedy at New Castle Home
In New Castle Delaware six people including four children died when their residence burned early today. Police named victims as Charles Bungy and his family, with details of other survivors and a witness who shouted amid the flames. The tragedy unfolds as authorities continue investigations.
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Associated Prose
Wilmington
Del
New Castle
Charles J. Murray
Charles Bungy
Evi
Roger
Alberta ‘Chandler
Columnist Answers Tax Questions Page 4 Raleigh Register
James Marlow of Associated Press answers tax questions in a Raleigh Register series of 10. The first column appears on page four addressing withholding certificate forms and when to use different tax forms. The piece clarifies whether you must pay tax at all and outlines general filing guidance.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Raleigh Register
Teachers Strike For Higher Pay In Minneapolis
Public school teachers walked out demanding higher pay and full school operations not attempted. The IAFL Teachers Federation represents about half of the city’s 2,200 teachers as 94 schools serve around 65,000 students with pickets around city hall and the board offices. Mayor Humphrey and Superintendent Goslin arrived late to negotiate, but strike actions continued.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Iafl Teachers Federation
A.m
Hubert Humphrey
Philadelphia
Willard E. Goslin
Course House
Videla Urges Chile to Claim Antarctica Territory
In Punta Arenas President Gabriel Gonzales Videla asked Congress to extend Chilean political boundaries to include mineral rich lands in Antarctica. He signed a message calling the nation to join to this province all lands south of the Beagle Channel, a strait about 100 miles north of Cape Horn.
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Punta Arenas
Chile
Gabriel Gonzales Videla
Antarctica
Congress
Beagle Channel
Cape Horn
Rent Extension Bill Faces Vote in House and Senate
The Associated Press reports a House vote today on a one month rent control extension beyond Sunday with Senate talks of a night session to finish action. A 30 day extension is expected in the Senate with plans to push a long term measure later this week. House Republicans plan quick passage of the short term bill with hearings next month on a longer extension.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Truman
Rep
Rayburn
Delegate Quits Palestine Group
LAKE SUCCESS senator Vicente J. Francisco of the Philippines resigns from the United Nations Palestine Commission amid friction within the five member body tasked with partitioning the Holy Land. He will serve until Manila names a successor after his resignation was sent four days ago but not yet accepted. Also reported, Howard Brown of Lester forfeited a $50 bond and costs for reckless driving in City Police Court.
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Associated Press
Lake Success
Vicente J. Francisco
Philippines
United Nations Palestine Commission
Francisco
Holy Land
Manila
Howard Brown
Lester
Chinese Leader Seeks Quiet Mediation Amid Crisis
Chiang Kai-shek rests at Kuling with Madame Chiang as top aides plan a new master strategy against the Chinese Communists. The U.S. Navy is urged to stay near Chinese waters to protect northern ports while Chiang negotiates and awaits a safer moment for decisions. Admiral Kwei Yung-ching emphasizes American naval support remains crucial as Tsingtao headquarters becomes a strategic focal point.
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Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
U. S
Chiang
Kuling
Manchuria
Tsingtao
Adm
Kwei Yung- Ching
Tringiso
U.S. Western Pacific Front
West Protests Russian Theft over Austrian dock
Protests erupted as Russia moved Austria's largest docking facility from Vienna to Hungary, a move seen as a threat to a pending Austrian peace treaty. The protest occurred during a Foreign Ministers Deputies session, with Austrian officials demanding an explanation while Soviet deputy Kokto mov sought details.
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London
Russia
Austria
Hungary
Vienna
Leopold Figl
Leo Bridi Seeks Delegate Post in West Virginia
Beckley attorney Leo Bridi filed notice of his candidacy for the West Virginia House of Delegates subject to the Democratic Primaries in May. Bridi, 27, earned a law degree from West Virginia University early in 1946 after enlisting in the Army in 1942 and serving 33 months until his discharge in October 1944.
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Leo Bridi
Beckley
House of Delegates of
West Virginia
Bridi
West Virginia University
Lester
Police Probe Dead Man Found at Slate Pile Site
Police investigate a discovered body near Frelea on a slate pile before noon today. The victim is not yet identified as officers continue to work the scene and seek leads.
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Eccles
Frelea
Hedrick Denies Minter Has Told Him Of Quitting
Mayor Hedrick denies reports that A K Minter has tendered resignation as city general manager. Hedrick says no resignation letter has been received while Minter continues directing a state crew. The council debates outlining Minter duties and appointing an advisory council to aid street and city building policy.
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Minter
A. K. Minter
G. C. Hedrick
Bair Street
Beckley
Mana‘ger Deve
Junagadh Votes to Join India in Dominion Move
The Associated Press reports Junagadh votes to affiliate with the Dominion of India. New Delhi confirms the result as a major political shift affecting the region and its future governance.
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Associated Press
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Junagadh
Dominion of Inedia
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