Cash Grants Urged for Vet Homes
Washington article notes Truman housing plan gains support from property owners and Republicans for direct veteran grants to buy homes. Hartley Peterson bill proposes 500 to 2000 grants, replacing White House subsidies. Labor reports 37 000 new city dwellings started in January, plus builders backing removal of outdated codes. Henry E. Price denounces price ceilings as delaying veteran home ownership.
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Washington
Truman
Wolcott R.mich
Home and Property Owners of America
Real Estate Foundation
Hartley
N. J
Peterson D.fial
Labor Department
Producers’ Council, Inc
Maanufacturers
Commerce Department
Ihe Sponsiys
White House
Seid
Henry E. Price
Inme
Texas Navy Chief Hails Independence, Iwo Jima Statue
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz marked the 110th anniversary of the Texas Declaration of Independence and praised seapower as a key factor in Texans' victory over Santa Ana's army. He spoke while accepting a sculptor's model of the Iwo Jima flag raising statue, presented by the Texas State Society of Washington at the Navy Building.
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Washington
Chester W. Nimb
Santa Ana
Navy
Iwo Jima
Texas State Society of Washington
Dual Killing Clues Sought in Indiana Pit Find
Blooming ton business executive Russell E. Koontz and Phyllis Coleman, a office worker, both sang in the Clear Creek Christian church choir, were found bound and gagged in a sludge pit. Koontz treated with a blow to the head, Coleman strangled. a $75 bill remained. Police pumped water from the pit as they investigated the scene.
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Bloomington
Ind
Russell E. Koontz
Phyllis Coleman
Wce
Clear Creek Christian Church
Albert H. Skirvin
Koontz
Blizzard hits England as Paris records heavy snowfall
A March blizzard sweeps southern and coastal England piling snowdrifts up to two feet in places. Across the channel in Paris officials report 20 inches of snow in 50 hours paralyzing traffic and reducing road supplies.
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London
England
English Channel
Paris
Four Die As Train Hits Milk Truck Near Batesville
Four people were killed when the Missouri Pacific passenger train Southern Scene struck a milk truck about four miles east of Batesville shortly before noon today.
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Batesville
Avi
Southern Scene
Missouri Pacific
Toon
Witness hunted for Hitler bodyguard in new clue
British intelligence divers search Germany for an SS bodyguard who may have witnessed Hitler and Eva Braun die by their own actions. Cal Nicolaus von Below, escaped from the Reich Chancellery bunker on April 29, confirms meeting the guard on May 6 and the guard’s claim that Hitler shot himself and Braun took poison, after which the bodyguard burned the bodies.
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Herforr
Germany
Atl
Hitler
Eva Braun
Aay
Cal
Nicolaus von Below
Reichschancellery
Berlin
von Below
Minter
Eva Brann
Hitter
Eve Braun
Gasoline From Natural Gas Plan Announced for Brownsville
Robert T. Wilson of La Gloria Corp announced a $14 million synthetic gasoline plant will be built near Brownsville to convert 61 million cubic feet of natural gas daily into about 5800 barrels of gasoline and 1200 barrels of diesel fuel plus alcohol and other products. The project, using a new process, expects completion in two years with RFC loans covering half the cost. Additional natural gas would be supplied by La Gloria and Gulf States Oil Co, with Hydrocarbon Research and several corporations aiding design and operation.
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Corpus Christy
Brownsville
Robert T. Wilson
la Gloria Corporation
Wilson
Hight
Texas
RFC
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
OO Company
el Pasa
Ceilings on Grains to Be Boosted
Washington on March 2 reports the agriculture department will raise ceiling prices on grains starting Monday to curb grain shortages and steer prompt marketing. Wheat 3 cents, corn 13, barley 4, oats 2, grain sorghums 9 per 100 pounds with rye rising 4 cents per bushel from June 1. Hog ceilings stay until Sept 1 1946 with possible later reductions. cattle feed subsidies end June 30. Normal distribution aims to aid country elevators and traders, with a war food admin order to ensure equitable access and priorities for greatest need.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Anderson
Paul A. Porter
Office of Economic Stabilization
OP4
War Food Administration
Hit and Run Fatality on Presa Street In San Antonio
Benjamin F. McMurray, a resident of Blue Bonnet tourist courts at 4542 South Presa, was fatally struck late Saturday night at Presa Street and Montrose Avenue while crossing with Mr. and Mrs. John Regan. Mrs. Regan suffered a lacerated head and injuries to Regan and Jeg.
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Benjamin F. McMurray
Blue Bonnet Tourist Courts
South
Presa Street
Montrose Avenue
John Regan
Regan
Jeg
Lt Gen Cannon Leaves Germany for U S post
Frankfurt dispatch reports Lt Gen John K. Cannon relinquished command of U S air force in Europe to Maj Gen Thwal J Edwards at Wiesbaden and departed for the United States for a new assignment.
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Frankfurt
Germany
John K. Cannon
U.S. Air Force
Europe
Thwal J. Edwards
Wiesbaden
United States
Dependents Move To Japan Studied
Yokohama dispatch notes that Army officials began a survey to count officers enlisted men and civilian employees who want to bring their dependents to Japan. The study aims to determine the number of people eligible and willing to relocate with dependents.
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Yokohama
INS
Highth Army
Way Department
Japan
Street Bus Service Opens on Alice Street
Alice March 2 city inaugurates its first street bus service with routes to all parts of the city. Rides today are free though ten cent fares will be charged later.
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Alice
Ely
Picnic Forecast Brings Warm Weekend in San Antonio
A mild sunny weekend is forecast with pleasant temperatures. Residents are expected to head to picnic grounds around the city, carrying sandwiches made with newly introduced eight percent bread for a light, enjoyable outing.
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San Antonius
US Yields 50 000 Reds to Russia in War Transfer
Frankfurt dispatch reports the United States has turned over more than 50,000 captured fighters in German uniforms who Russia classifies as Russian nationals. Prisoner camps in the American zone are nearly empty for the Russians. The transfer stems from a Yalta agreement obligating the U S to hand over any Russian citizens captured in German uniforms who could not prove discharges or who Russia accuses of aiding the enemy.
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Frankfurt
Germany
United States
Russia
Yalta
Date Set for Last GI in Britain
Brig. Gen. Claude M. Thiele, commander of the London area office of the U S Army, announced tonight that the last G I on duty in Britain is scheduled for departure for home before duty ends.
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London
Marth
G. I
Brittan
Claude M.thiele
Official in Mexico Shot In Laredo Custome Collector Gravely Wounded
Col Rafael G M Pedrajo customs collector at Nuevo Laredo was gravely wounded in a morning shooting affray in Laredo. Juan Freciado, a Mexican customs employee, was charged with the shooting.
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Laredo
Rafael GM. Pedrajo
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Juan Freciado
Stork Due at Chaplins in Santa Monica Weekend
Oona O Neill Chaplin wife of Charlie Chaplin is expected to enter St John s hospital in Santa Monica over the weekend to await their second child. The couple s first child, a girl, was born in August, 1944.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Oona O'Neill Chaplin
Eugene O'Neill
Charlie Chapiin
St John’s Hospital
Chaplins
Forest Fires Spread Across East Texas in Five Districts
Reports from Texas forest services indicate 47 fires burning across five districts in East Texas, with 4850 acres burned over the last two days. We. White said rain is needed and expected to halt the spread, delaying any improvement in the situation.
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College Station
Texas
WE. White
Texas Forest Services Directoy
Rubber Groups Get Pay Hike
The nation’s four main rubber manufacturers and the CIO Rubber Workers union reached an agreement on an 18 12 cents hourly wage increase covering about 100,000 workers.
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Hudson
Detahoit
Hudson Mater Car Company
Vaw-Cio
Washington
Maroh
CIO Rubber Workers Union
Weather Outlook for San Antonio Area
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity shows generally fair Sunday with little temperature change. Expect a maximum around 74 degrees and light winds with dry conditions.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Connally Urges Reds to Quit Iran Crisis Deepens
National and international reports describe Soviet moves in Iran as the gravest crisis since World War II. The London Sunday Times calls the action a flagrant treaty violation while Tehran sources note a sudden Soviet withdrawal from Tabriz, signaling possible backing down amid tense diplomacy. Britain orders a formal note to Moscow as officials seek clarification.
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Russia
Iran
London Sunday Times
Kry
Reuter
Tehran
Tabriz
Red
Axerbalstan
Tran
Selretes
London
D’strikves
Moscow
Britain
French Ask Fate Of Reich Be Eyed French Ask Fate Of Reich
Paris March 2 France proposes a special conference to decide Germanys fate The French offer was delivered to U S Ambassador Jefferson Caffery in response to Byrnes request that France end blocking a centralized German regime The cabinet approved the proposal and moved to pursue the plan
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Paris
France
Germany
U. S
Jefferson Caffery
James T. Byrnes
Frenett
Three Killed on Grade Crossing in South Paris
Three people died when their automobile collided with a Grand Trunk express train at the South Paris grade crossing. The victims include two women and a man. The crash occurred at night on March 2, with the vehicle struck as it crossed the tracks. Police and railroad authorities investigated the fatal collision.
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South
Paris
Twoe Wermen
Grand Trunk Railroad
South Pauls
Greenwich Votes Against UNO Capital
Greenwich voters reject a referendum to establish the UNO capital in Greenwich. Town turnout and margin unspecified, with the vote taking place amid questions about regional impact and future plans.
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Greenwich
UNO
Conn
Fulton Prepares for Notables Visit by President and Churchill
Fulton Missouri readies for a high profile visit by President Truman and former Prime Minister Churchill next week. Police will be reinforced by 500 guards and 50 highway patrolmen to manage expected crowds of about 30 000. Churchill will speak at Westminster College on "world affairs" with Truman introducing him.
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Fulton
Tran
Wington Churchill
Tessa Churchill
Westminister College
Iworld
Truman
Fulton Policie
Missouri Stile Giardsmen
UAW Proposes Arbitration In GM Strike
Detroit reports the United Auto Workers urged General Motors to submit the labor dispute to a presidentially appointed arbitrator. GM officials, briefed after meetings, indicate they will reject the proposal while signaling a potential return to work under recent terms if arbitration proceeds within 45 days.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Truman
G. MM
C. B. Wilson
G. M
WNT
C. E. Wilson
Pirestiert
War crime verdicts reported in Budapest radio
Budapest radio said Count Fidel Palffy former Hungarian agriculture minister under German occupation was navigated as a war criminal. It also reported former premier Ferenc Szalasi and six other cabinet ministers convicted last night of war crimes and to be hanged on Monday.
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London
Budapest
Fidel Palffy
Prewilec Ferenc Szalasi
Mother charged with manslaughter over threats she endured
Cincinnati report says 43 year old Dorothy Hermann, widow of a city councilman from St. Bernard, sobbed and claimed she had to act after threats from her 24 year old son James Marsh. Marsh, a war veteran awarded the Silver Star for bravery in Italy, died at Cincinnati General Hospital.
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Cincinnati
INS
Dorothy Hermann
St. Bernard
James Marsh
Italy
Cinpalmati General Hospital
Pope Pius XII Reaches 70 Amid Steady Papal Schedule
In Vatican City on March 2, Pope Pius XII marked his 70th birthday and seven years as pope with a typical day of high mass services and no special ceremony. He continued his demanding work routine as the church observed the milestone.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Pharch
Texan Senator Connally backs firm dealings with Russia
Senator Connally of Texas urged firm dealings with the Soviet Union and called for Russia to withdraw troops from Iran. He praised the administration as firm and consistent and supported stop to strategic maneuvering. He said the UN London meeting showed Russia had not dominated discussions on four issues and stressed caution about sharing nuclear secrets.
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Washington
Connally
D.-Texan
Russia
Iran
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tie
Texan
Texas
Byrnes
Chack
United Nations
London
Senate
Vandenberg
R.mich
Edward R. Stettinigs Dy
World &Courlty Council
Vail
Greece
Indonesia
Syria
Dobarton
UNO
Diaper Fleet Commodore Oversees Foreign Brides Arrival
Washington reports nine shiploads of foreign brides of American soldiers arrived unclaimed, with Col. Russell F. Oakes of the Transportation Corps dubbed commodore of the diaper fleet. The Army sought to avoid bringing home unwanted wives, fearing lack of housing or support for new families.
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Washington
Russell F. Oakes
Transportation Corps
Pentagon
United States
Strike Threat Backs Wage Call
Washington reports John L. Lewis urged the coal industry to open ware talks to cover about 400000 soft coal miners and warned of a nationwide strike to enforce demands. He sent letters to bituminous operators and the government seeking talks on March 12 and noting a dispute exists with a 30 day strike warning. The current basic wage is $1 per hour for 35 hours weekly with potential overtime and benefits bringing weekly pay to about 64.50, per UMW estimates.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
UMW
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