Truman May Order Meat Rationing
President Truman warned Congress he might invoke meat rationing if needed to prevent massive starvation among 10 to 15 million people abroad, though he hoped it unnecessary. He stressed aiding allies, keeping packing plants running, and using wheat conservation to ship food, with U S plans to export meals for millions while many regions face calories deficits.
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Washington
Sen. Taw
Truman
Canada
Austin
United States
Canadian Wheat Exports Seen Near Forty Nine Million Bushels
Ottawa reports Canadian wheat export prospects for the current crop year total about 49,000,000 bushels. Trade Ministry official J. A. MacKinnon stated the wheat is being shipped overseas to the last bushel, reflecting planned export levels and government oversight.
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Ottawa
J. A. MacKinnon
Australian food officials disclose large wheat export stockpile
In Melbourne Feb officials announced Australia has a substantial wheat export stockpile for the year with figures around 50 to 60 million bushels. The disclosure highlights a strong agricultural position and potential export capacity for the Commonwealth.
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Australia
Melbourne
UPM
Tofay
Commonwealth
Britain weighs curbs on imports to ease wartime shortages
Official circles forecast possible action limiting imports of American films, tobacco, and gasoline to conserve resources for food. A proposed slogan by a group calling for non essential imports curbs reads More red pen and less Hetty Grable.
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Britain
London
Offic
Ade
Red Peen
Leas
Hetty Grable
Pen Argyle Man Celebrates 100th Birthday Today
PEN ARGYLE Pa Feb 707 William Tinney Allen celebrated his one hundredth birthday today. He attributes longevity to daily wood chopping, steady routine, avoiding worry and liquor, and regular exercise. A new ax and birthday gift were presented by Fries in his ward as part of the celebration.
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Pen Argyle
Wiliam Tinney
Allen
Fries
Planes On Search Near San Antonio For Missing Plane
A missing charter plane bound for Dallas disappeared after leaving Alamo Field Monday night. Three Dallasites and a Fort Worth pilot were aboard. An investigation by William Steinhardt, San Antonio airport director, examines departure, possible landing, and weather data. The aircraft was linked to Aircraft Sales Corp of Fort Worth.
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San Antonio
Alamo Airfield
Dallas
William Steinhardt
Mexico
Aircraft Sales Corporation
Fort Worth
Steinhardt
Gulf Public Service Company
Gene McCurdy
Civil Air
Lartde
X ‘Amall
Brownsville
Branif ‘Eferations Office
Laredo
Light rains in offing for San Antonio area
Weather forecast from meteorologist J. H. Jarboe predicts light rains will begin Thursday night in San Antonio and surrounding region. Friday temperatures are expected to be slightly higher than Thursday's, with unsettled conditions continuing.
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J. H. Jarboe
San Antonio
Strike Break Attempt To Restart Trolley Service In Lancaster
In Lancaster a trolley company pulled five trolleys from its strike halted car barns with heavy police guard. An auto carrying eight men, some in army uniform, broke through picket lines as about a dozen officers used light sticks to enforce the scene.
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Lancaster
Conesinga Transportation
13 Year Old GI Awaits Discharge From Army
In Texarkana Ralph Lindsey, a 13 year old GI, awaited formal discharge after officers at Sheppard Field learned his true age of 43. Lindsey had arrived at Sheppard after weeks at Camp Joseph Robinson where he enlisted for three years.
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Wich Falls
Ralph Lindsey
Texarkana
Army
Sheppard Field
Lindsey
Camp Joseph 'S
Robinson, Ave
Eligible Yanks in Japan to Return from Demobilization
United States troops in Japan under the demobilization program are on the move or awaiting shipment to replacement depots as U.S. Army headquarters announces eligible soldiers will return.
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Japan
INSI
U.S. Wighth Army
Two German POWs Escape Stockade at Dodd Field
Two German prisoners of war escaped Thursday from the Stockade at Dodd field. Local police were asked to assist in recapturing the fugitives. Names listed include Rue dolf Neaels, 23, and Rudolf Gnane, 21. Nocak has a mesh scar on his upper right arm and back, and the missing right hand finger of Grant's.
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Dodd Field
Ruedolf Neaels
Rudolf Gnane
Nocak
Grant
U S Tightens Belt To Feed Europe
President Truman orders a national food conservation program to ship more wheat overseas, reduce whisky and beer supplies, and ease bread with a heavier navy style rationing. Agencies set to enforce grain use limits in livestock and poultry. Cap on civilian food supply.
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International News Service
Washington
Europe
Truman
U. S
Mavey
Teaman
Capilai
Brownout in New York as 3500 tugmen strike
New York declares a wartime level fuel emergency as a 3500 tugmen strike severs critical coal and fuel oil supplies. All night talks aimed at resolving a wage hour dispute, with schools closed for at least five days and a strict fuel rationing system in force. City mobilizes harbor tugs and naval support, enforcing 60 degree heating limits and halting outdoor advertising to conserve energy.
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Associated Prose
New York
Army
Navy
Iriday
9L Tay
Office of Defense Transportation
William O'Dwyer
Electrle
Mabile
Ala
New Orleans
Wadnesday
William Holbrook
Dack
Eisenhower to Lead U.S. Installations Inspection Tour
Washington Feb 7 Officials said General Eisenhower plans to depart soon on his first inspection tour of principal U.S. army installations since becoming chief of staff in November. The itinerary is being arranged and details will be announced.
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Eisenhower
United States
British withdrawal set in India by March 1 1896
A dispatch from London dated Meh. 7 reports British authorities in India intend to withdraw all Anglo Indian troops from Iran by March 1, 1896. The plan outlines the orderly redeployment and has implications for regional presence and security.
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London
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Forecast calls for considerable cloudiness Thursday afternoon through Friday with occasional light rain starting Thursday evening. Warmer Friday with highs around 68 and lows near 46. February precipitation 0.41 inches. year to date 4.03 inches, excess 2.38 inches.
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San Antonio
Two Wives Amiable Under One Roof in Martinez
In Martinez California on February 7 two wives of Michael Prisco aged 34 and 21 remained living with him under one roof while Prisco sat in jail on bigamy charges. The women Anna and Gertrude discussed their situation with reporters saying they still love him and share duties, with Gertrude the mother of two babies and Anna mother of a daughter and two children from Prisco. Prisco listed both wives as dependents during a credit bureau filing, prompting the legal trouble.
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Martinez
Calif
Michael Prisco
Vady
Pittsburg
Anna
Cee-tive
Gertrude
Prisco
Missouri
Prince
Itah
bin Diyaree
Yeisen
Credit Bureau
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Hess Aimed At Churchill in Scotland Flight Probed
MERNBERG Feb 7 British prosecutors opened the case against former Nazi leader Rudolf Hess. The court heard Hess flew to Scotland on a mission to seek a peace with a new cabinet that would keep Nazi influence, while British officials demanded punishment. Readings from Hess interviews were presented showing he urged Britons to reverse the empire's fate and warned Americans against unduly expanding influence. A farewell letter claimed Hess pledged to mobilize fascist circles to press Britain, though Mussolini doubted the likelihood of German capitulation.
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Wess
Iitter
Canada
United States
Parewell Letser
von Wibbentran
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Rome
Hess
Willer
Ribbentran
Tata
Germany
Woman Threatened During Home Invasion on Buelesan Street
A South American area woman reported being threatened by an assailant who entered a residence at 51 Buelesan Street early Thursday. The intruder, armed with a battle-axe in each hand, demanded valuables and kept her from screaming. Police noted the suspect forced her to the front of the home, deposited containers, and fled as the woman complied.
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Prohandt
Buelesan Street
RCAF Strike Spreads Across Bases In England
A sitdown strike by 1300 Royal Canadian Air Force personnel spreads from one base to a second in England. The action follows the resignation of Canadian Air Minister Colin Gibson as crew demand redeployment and fusion redeployment. An undetermined number quit work at Down Ampnes Gloucestershire.
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Omtmam
England
Royal Canadian Air Force
RCAF
Colin Gibson
Down Ampnes
Gloucestershire
Truman seeks quick formula to curb big strikes
President Truman said a ready formula to halt steel and other major strikes could be developed in a day or two. He noted it is not a wholly new wage price plan but a workable approach for the current production crisis. He spoke amid press questions and planned a 2:40 p.m. conference with Murray and the steelworkers union leaders.
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Europe
Evape
Japan
Orient
Philippines
United States
India
Farbaal
Washington, Tech
Truman
Willy Philip Murray
Steelworkers
Florida
Waters
Wlliamsburg
Ex-GI Seeks Return of Missing Artificial Foot
Tynalius Michawleski, 22, a former G I, asks Philadelphia Magistrate to recover his five pound prosthetic foot after accusing landlord Joseph Cialzrand Sr. of taking furniture to cover a $28 rent debt. The case led to grand jury action for fraudulent conversion as Michawleski describes life with the limb and the hardship of his family in Roxborough.
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Philade! Phita
Tynalius Michawleski
Philadleipnia
Yowisful
Joseph Cialzrand
John & Daly
Saatball
Tough Going In Senate Predicted
Washington Deb reports the House passed a labor bill 257 to 165 creating a federal mediation board to curb major disputes and halt strikes for 30 days. It allows injunctions to enforce the cooling off period and bars picket violence while suits against both sides are possible. Supervisory employees would be denied employee status unless they perform manual productive labor.
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Washington
House
Senate
Federal Mediation Board
Eermit Witte
Troops Praise Lieutenant Saxton of Lansing Mich
Members of the First Cavalry division praise Second Lt. Carl Saxton of Lansing Michigan in a letter to Division Commander Chase. They credit him with achieving midship work on a squadron inspection and request consideration for promotion before going home.
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Tokyo
First Cavalry Division
Carl &, Saxton
Lansing
Mich
Grn
Wan c Chase
Saxton
Chase
Red Face Well Earned In Houston Traffic Incident
Traffic officer M Yarborough sustained facial injuries after a dispute with a soldier near Houston and St Mary’s Wednesday. The sergeant attempted to calm the man, who struck Yarborough before officers restrained him and handed the soldier to military police.
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Houston
St. Mary's Sirells
Yarborough
Transelle
Yartiersough
Joe Lara
Chl
Joseph Nater
Bronke Cicneral Hom Mial
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