Charred Bones Not Identified in Mojave Desert Mystery
Bakersfield March 16 report from a county pathologist awaited to identify a skeleton found chained to a fire damaged auto owned by Geralt D. Curtis 34 of Arcadia Calif, wife Maxine testified at an inquest that a cigarette lighter and buckle linked to her husband. Curtis disappeared after leaving a service station January 5 and phone said he was held up. Deputy Hicks found clothing fragments and a compact lipstick holder in the back seat. it remains unclear if the body is Curtis and whether death was self inflicted or homicidal.
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Bakersfield
Call
Mojave Desert
Geralt D. Curtis
Arcadia
Calif
William R. Varnell
Curtis
Maxine
Beputy Covaner
Hugh Gallon
Yeason
Sevices-Station
Artadia
Ulifil
Lancaster
Gallon
Walter M. Hicks
Hicks
Greek Civil War Looms in Greece as Elections Loom
The London News Chronicle reports from Athens that Greece is moving toward another civil war. Rightwing groups with British backing aim to hold elections March 31, while center and leftwing forces seek to postpone them. The tensions threaten a new political crisis in Greece with potential for violence.
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London
INS
London News Chronicle
Athens
Greete
Greece
Dewey Sees Churchill In Secret Albany Visit
Churchill departed by train for New York after an overnight stay at the executive mansion where he conferred at length with Gov. Thomas E. Dewey. The talks, ending around 2 a.m., remained private. The visit was arranged at Churchill’s request by Lord Hall Tax, the returning British ambassador to Washington.
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Albany
Marthig G—Wineton Churchill
New York City
Executive Mansion
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Caurehil
Lord Hall Tax
Washington
Dillinger of Movies Guilty Beamed by Court
Beverly Hills police probed actor Lawrence Tierney after he pleaded guilty to a drunken charge following an arrest at the Mocambo cafe. Tierney, famed for Dillinger, faced possible probation as authorities reviewed the case and his role in the incident.
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Lawrence ‘Tierney
Dillinger
Wiliam Kent
More Brides Sail More Brides Sail
Southampton reports the Queen Mary carried a third passenger load of 60 brides and children for New York. The voyage included 2306 brides and children in total across the three loads.
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Southampton
New York
Pauley Nomination Withdrawn by President
Washington March 14 President Truman withdrew the nomination of Edwin W Pauley California official as undersecretary of the Navy Pauley defended his good name as valiant and conclusive The vote occurred at Pauley's request Seoul March 13 The first joint American Soviet commission for Korea meeting set for tomorrow was postponed due to illness of Soviet member Colonel General Shekoyst Flelo
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Truman
Edwin W. Pauley
California
Mas
Pauley
Flo
U. S-Red
Seoul
Korea
Shelkoyst Flelo
Army reports 600,017 enlistments in one year push
Washington March 13 Army officials say enlistments have reached 600,017 in five months, the largest volunteer force of its kind in U S history. The force backs a projected peacetime regular army aiming toward a July 1 target.
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Washington
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity in midweek
Partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, generally fair Wednesday night and Thursday. No important change in temperatures. Maximum Wednesday 74, minimum Thursday 46, maximum 76. Additional weather details on Page 4-A.
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San Antonio
Agreement Near in GM Strike
General Motors and the UAW CIO pressed toward a settlement after a 114 day walkout that idled 175,010 workers. Negotiators reportedly reached on wage and a few noneconomic issues, with wage terms uncertain. If no deal, a continued strike could extend to Atlantic City talks. The dispute has cost GM hundreds of millions in shortages and wage losses, with union and management disagreeing on hours.
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Wsalg
R.J. Thomas
Walter
Reuther
George F. Addes
Uaw-Cio
Atlantic City
Northwest Airlines to buy 10 Stratocruisers for coast to coast trips
ST PAUL March 13 Northwest Airlines signed a 15 million contract to purchase a fleet of 10 double deck Stratocruisers capable of carrying up to 105 passengers. The luxury planes, developed from B 29s, will enable nonstop seven hour coast to coast flights at cruising speeds around 500 to 350 miles per hour.
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Airlines
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Minn
Northwest Airlines
Rabid Dog At Large Warns Jefferson Area Residents
Health officials warned residents in the Jefferson High area on March 10 about four rabid dogs seen on John Page Drive St. Cloud Road West Grant ercy Place Alexander Hamilton Drive and Seeling Boulevard. Exposed individuals or dog owners were advised to contact physicians or veterinarians. The white dog had a long bushy tail and black tint.
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Jefferson High School
John Page
St. Cloud Road
West Grantercy Place
Alexander Hamilton Drive
Seeling Boulevard
City Health Department
Plan Set Up To Mobilize Nations
CHICAGO March 13 A top war department planner says the army is forming committees with industry to plan full mobilization in case of another war General Donald Armstrong of the Army Industrial College notes that the world today requires actual military strength to command respect He cites railroads as vital to national defense and warns a decaying railway system invites aggression He describes the college role in studying railroad transportation and its ability to meet future war demands and the need to keep armed forces connected to the economy
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Chicago
War Department
Donald Armstrong
Army Industrial College
Washington
American ‘Railway Engineering Association
Army
Gallroads
Atudy
Kay Industries
United States
UNO to Hear Frank Words From Security Council
Washington March 13 officials voiced confidence Congress will hear blunt talk as the United Nations Security Council faces pressing world problems. Senator George of Georgia urged candid open discussion at the New York meeting on March 25, saying nations must speak plainly for world interests. He and others praised Hull and Connally for urging Allied powers to air differences and seek a clear decision.
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Washington
Congress
United Nations Security Council
George
D.ga
Council
New York
Hull
Connally
D-Texas
Senate’ Foreign Relations Committee
Curfew Aims At Frauleins Near U S Army HQ
FRANKFURT March 13.4 An army curfew orders German girls to leave the U S army headquarters area by tonight and all Germans must be out of the zone by midnight. The move comes from higher headquarters and follows questions over Fraulein residents in the compound. Unescorted displaced persons must depart by midnight.
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Frankfurt
U. S. Army
War Department
Truman and Byrnes review warning on British reports
Washington March 15 President Truman held a review with Secretary Byrnes of the foreign situation and dismissed British reports of new US moves as largely inaccurate. Public statements from Press Secretary Ross said the reports about a new meeting of the big three and contacts with Churchill and Stalin contain little accuracy.
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Truman
State Byrnes
Far 4
White House
United States
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Russia
Tran
Manchuria
Charles G.ross
Britain
At- Yee
Marshal Stalin
Ross
S. A. Cleanup Urged For April Fiesta Visitors
The chamber of commerce urged city cleanup ahead of the April election to boost fire prevention and present a neat appearance for fiesta visitors. The initiative focuses on improving streets, sidewalks, and public spaces to welcome guests and reduce hazards.
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Chamber of, Commerce
Marshall on Way Back to U.S. From Tokyo
General George C. Marshall, acting as Trumans envoy to China, was en route to the United States after a last night stay in Tokyo. He departed amid departure talks and resumed duties at home.
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United States
Red Editors Claim U.S. Targeted in Soviet Papers
Soviet newspapers publish claims by Red Editors accusing the United States of attacking American businessmen and politicians in Korea and of troops in Egypt, presenting the alleged presence of U.S. forces as a prevailing concern.
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Marcel
al- Heles
Korea
United ‘States
Egypt
Steel Output Now Normal
NEW YORK March 13 The Iron Age reports steel production returning to normal with wartime speed as plants push limits before possible curtailment due to an anticipated idle period from a nine shutdown.
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New York
Iron Age
Poland to Get Nazi Industrial Plants
Warsaw radio said Soviet occupied Germany would be stripped of industrial plants and machinery soon with 43 percent payment on reparations claims against Germany.
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Poland
London
INS
Warsaw Radio
Germany
Soviet Occupation Commander in Germany Resigns
London dispatch reports Marshal Georgi K. Zhukov has relinquished his post as commander of Soviet occupation forces in Germany. He was recently elected to the presidium of the Supreme Soviet.
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London
London Evening Standard
Frankfurt
Georgi K. Zhulov
Germany
Supreme Soviet
Rain Clouds Cover Texas Weather Toll Report
A wet and cloudy sky spread over most of Texas on Wednesday as gale winds and hail struck several cities. At least six people were injured in Trouston from a collapsing barricade, while crops and property suffered damage across the state.
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Peorge
Texas
Trouston
Houston
Laredo
Nairenis to Cost $1.50 in Chicago Haircuts
In Chicago on March 18, barbers rally for wage increases as the Master Barbers' Association discusses pay raises. Haircuts set at $1.50 with 73 shares discussed as part of the meeting amid wage demand talks affecting about 4500 barbers citywide.
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Chicago
Nazi Aides Stranaled In Budapest Execution Scene
Budapest crowd of 8000 witnessed the strangle execution of Ferenc Szalasi, Hungary’s pro Nazi premier, alongside three other collaborators. Witnesses saw contorted deaths as guards restrained the mob, while shouts and singing filled the square amid the chaotic scene.
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Budapest
Hungarojana
Ferenc Szalasi
Hungary
Mark
Hungaria
Russians 20 Miles From Tehran
Russian combat troops in full campaign kit were reported within 200 miles of Tehran as British sources noted troop movements toward the Iranian capital and Iraqi frontier. Premier Qavam denied concessions, saying no agreement was reached, while Tehran and London warned of increased Russian pressure and possible evacuation talks. An abandoned car theft was reported near Round Rock.
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Tehran
Iran
Maren
Turkey
Iraq
James I. Byrnes
Washington
Moscow
Karaj
Kazvliy
Qavam Es Saltaneh
Tran
Qevam
Rideri Lous
Azerbaijan
Soviet Union
Russia
Hirm
London
Iraqi
Pokesman
Russians Plan Greater Army Strength Says Soviet Paper
A Moscow dispatch quoted Pravda in the London Evening Standard saying the Soviet Union will increase economic and military power. It asserts world forces hostile to the USSR exist, and the red army must grow stronger to protect peaceful labor and ensure peace. The supreme Soviet statement links strong armed forces with successful peaceful activity.
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London Evening Standard
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Thars
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