Eisenhower Warns Of Limits On U S Aid In Europe
General Eisenhower warned that the United States cannot sustain enormous aid to Europe without risking bankruptcy. He urged Europe to unite economically and remove barriers while noting current Allied military strength. He suggested continued U S support only with steady progress toward mutual cooperation and full effectiveness.
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Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Eisenhower
Supreme Headquarters
Free World
Korea
Indo-China
Far East
Middle East
Britain
North Africa
America
Schuman
Robert A. Taft
United Nations
U. S
Taft
Senate
Assembly Approves Bill to Increase Aid to Schools
The Assembly passed unanimously and sent to the Senate a bill boosting state support to public schools by about 23 million dollars. It would add 5 dollars per pupil in average daily attendance in all districts except the wealthiest, boost the elementary school equalization fund by 5 dollars per pupil, and base aid on current attendance. Senate Finance slashed a proposed 200 million dollar bond for construction and cut the lending cap to 200 dollars per pupil until voters approve the bond. Assemblyman Robert Kirkwood (R-Saratoga) authored the measure. Leaders hoped to adjourn soon.
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Assembly
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Bridges' Attorney Begins Sentence
San Francisco attorney Vincent Hallinan, a presidental candidate of the Independent Progressive party, starts a six month contempt of court term in the Harry Bridges perjury conspiracy trial. He was jailed with Bridges and about 30 union members. Hallinan sent Truman a telegram asking for commuting the sentence so he could campaign. He called himself a minor casualty for a good cause and will go to McNeil Island after parole eligibility in two months.
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San Francisco
Vincent Hallinan
Harry Bridges
Hallinan
Bridges
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
U.S
Independent Progressive Party
Truman
McNeil Island
Wash
Sunny southern California with light April cooling fog
Southern California enjoys sunny skies with little temperature change. Tonight near the coast expect low clouds, then brighter conditions Thursday. The forecast lists a high of 73 and a low of 47 for April 2, 1952, noting a similar pattern near daybreak and a seasonal early fog phenomenon discussed by Jimmy Cub.
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California
Martial Law Declared As Montana Flood Ravages Milk River
Rampaging rivers and ice jams forced evacuations of 150 residents east of Havre and hundreds more downstream. The Milk River dike breach left 1,506 homeless in Havre while Chinook and Harlem mobilized livestock and residents prepared to evacuate as damage reached about 500900 dollars.
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Mont
Montana
North Side
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Chinook
Red Rock Creek
Harlem
Residents Urged to Evacuate Hibok-Hibok Volcano Area
The Philippines cabinet ordered immediate evacuation of all residents near Hibok Hibok on Camiguin as renewed activity signals potential danger after the December eruption that killed about 400 people. Scientists note a flaming submarine volcano off Luzon’s northern coast is also erupting, with volcanic pressures lifting an island above sea level.
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Philippines
Hibok Hivok
Camiguin Island
Luzon
Senate Refuses To Earmark Tideland Funds For Schools
In a 247 to 36 vote the Senate rejected an oil-for-education amendment to the tidelands bill. The measure would divert revenues from submerged lands to schools, while the bill otherwise channels most coastwise revenue to the federal government.
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Senate
Washington
Lister Hill
D-Ala
Tidelands
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
D-Wyo
Truman McGrath Showdown Near After Talks
Washington J Howard McGrath and President Truman held a 15 minute discussion amid a cabinet crisis centered on a financial questionnaire from Newbold Morris. Both officials faced possible resignations as Morris warned of dismissal if any official balked at full disclosure. Morris had threatened to quit months ago and vowed to act if Truman did not back him.
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Washington
J. Howard McGrath
Truman
Hunter Newbold Morris
McGrath
Morris
Justice Department
White House
Mr. Truman
Western Union Strike Deadline Set For Tonight
Union officials warned that about 30000 Western Union employees nationwide will strike at midnight unless the company offers an acceptable wage. Adolph Brungs said there will be a strike if no progress is made, while J R Wilcox confirmed no wage offer has been made. The union seeks a 5 cent hourly package increase. the company says it would cost $50 million yearly and cannot afford a raise.
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Washington
Western Union
Adolph Brungs
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union
J. 2. Wilcox
Hughes Says One Red Too Many in Hollywood
Howard Hughes voiced harsh anti communist views at a Hollywood Legion post event. He said if there were only one Communist in Hollywood that would be one too many, tying his remarks to ongoing battles with screenwriter Paul Jarrico.
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Howard Hughes
Hollywood
RKO Film Studio
Movieland Reds
American Legion
Hughes
Paul Jarrico
Wrier
Congressional
Jartico
Screen Writers Guild
Wisconsin Taft Standoff Keeps GOP Hopes Alive Here
Wisconsin voters produced a Taft plurality with 44 percent to Eisenhower’s 56 while Warren led in Milwaukee districts and Madison area. Taft won seven of ten congressional districts and all ten delegates at large, leaving Warren with six delegates. The split underscores a standoff that could influence the convention as Warren and Stassen were viewed as Eisenhower contenders. Delegates may shift on first ballot depending on convention dynamics.
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William G. Moore
Bob Taft
Wisconsin
Taft
Eisenhower
Warren and
Stassen
Tom Coleman
Milwaukee Journal
Edwin R. Bayley
Journal
Milwaukee
Warren
Tast
Madison
Ike
Warren presses campaign after Wisconsin loss to Taft
Gov Earl Warren plans to push ahead with his presidential bid despite Wisconsin defeat by Sen Robert Taft. Warren stayed late at the Capitol reviewing results and said the campaign was modest in time and money. He will travel this weekend to New York for radio and TV appearances and address the New York County Republican organization on April 8 before visiting Oregon for further campaigning.
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Sacramento
Earl Warren
Sen
Robert Taft
Wisconsin
Warren
Capitol
Cpen
Taft
Sen. Taft
New York
New York County Republican Organization
Oregon
Waters Threaten San Joaquin Area
Merced county flood disaster committee warns residents in the San Joaquin and Merced river areas to be prepared to evacuate on 36 hours notice. Fire Chief C. H. Vaughn says a special warning network will alert the committee about imminent danger 36 hours in advance and urges prompt action due to record Sierra snow pack and projected spring runoff.
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Merced
Merced County
San Joaquin
C. H. Vaughn
M Arthur Support Swings To Taft in Wis
Ashland Wisconsin ap The national Fighters for MacArthur organization shifts backing to Taft after his Wisconsin primary showing. John Chapple Ashland editor and GOF leader says Taft has a clear path to the nomination and the group hopes Taft would pick Gen. Douglas MacArthur as vice president or secretary of state if elected.
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Wis
MacArthur
Robert A. Taft
John Chapple
Taft
Wisconsin
GOF
Chapple
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
Peterson Concedes GOP Nebraska Nomination
In Lincoln Nebraska Governor Val Peterson conceded the Republican long term senatorial nomination as incumbent Hugh Butler led by a strong margin with about three quarters of precincts tallied. Butler held 79 189 to 57 559 in 1 440 precincts reporting.
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Neb. A
Val Peterson
Nebraska
Hugh Butler
Butler
Taft Narrowly Beats Ike in Wisconsin and Nebraska
In Wisconsin Taft won 24 of 30 delegates and saved pace for his nomination bid while snagging a surprise Nebraska write-in victory over Eisenhower. Kefauver swept WisconsinDemocrats and defeated Kerr in Nebraska as Truman era votes shifted. Warren and Stassen urged Eisenhower support but finished behind.
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Wilson United Press
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Taft
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Ohio
Estes Kefauver
Robert $. Kerr
Oklahoma
Truman
Warren
Earl Warren
California
Harold E. Stassen
Douglas MacArthur
Midwest
MacArthur
Grant Ritter
Kefauyer
Stassen
Eisenhower Beckers
Kerr
Kefauver
Wisconsin And Nebraska Election Returns Reported
Returns from Wisconsin and Nebraska show Republican and Democratic tallies from partial precincts. In Wisconsin Republicans lead with Taft and Warren among top names while Kefauver and Eisenhower write ins appear for Nebraska Democrats and other write ins noted for several candidates.
Steel firms demand price relief to back wage deal
John A. Stephens of United States Steel Corp says industry cannot accept the Wage Stabilization Board package without offsetting price increases. He urged price relief and warned an industry-wide strike could not be averted. Negotiations with CIO United Steelworkers set for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow as Truman aides study seizure options to prevent defense stock losses.
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CIO
United Steelworkers
John A. ‘Stephens
United States Steel Corp
Stephens
U. S. Steel Corp
Benjamin Fairless
Fairless
Washington
Truman
Capital Blossoms For Queen Juliana Welcome Tour
Washington greets Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard with a big three day visit. President Truman plans to welcome them at National Airport as thousands join a ceremonial parade. The royal couple rode in from Amsterdam and will tour the capital after arriving in Gander Newfoundland. Two thousand troops form an honor guard as government and private workers are urged to attend the parade.
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Juliana
Prince Bernhard
Netherlands
Truman
National
Gander, Nild
Amsterdam
United States
Taft Captures 19 of Tennessee's 20 GOP Delegates
In Nashville Tennessee Senator Robert A Taft won 19 of Tennessee s 20 Republican convention delegates leaving one district delegate to be named in May at a district convention Taft also leads the at large slate with instructions to back him as long as his name stays before the delegation.
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Tenn
Robert A. Taft
Tennessee
Ith
Ohio
Taft
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