State schools okay some of Russell plan
Heads of six state supported universities approved a proposal to revamp administration by removing five schools from the Department of Registration and Education. The plan, prompted by Dale Russell of the U S Department of Education, includes a single purchasing authority and merit system for nonacademic staff, with various alternatives for coordinating authority.
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Champaign
State Department of Registration and Education
Dale Russell
U. S. Department of Education
Adlai Stevenson
Russell
Theniversity of Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Illinois State ‘Normal University
Northern Ilinois State Teachers College
Western Illinois State College
Eastern Illinois State College
University of Illinois Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
State Teachers College Board
University of Illinois
Department of Education and Registration
State Purchasing Office
Council On Higher Education
Coleman R. Griffith
State Code Department of Registration and Education
Illinois
D. W. Morris
Orville Alexander
William B. Snyder
F. G. Warren
W. G. Swartz
Edward Miles
William Lyons
Dewey Urges Congress Not To Halt European Support
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey urged the Senate not to bar sending American troops to Europe, opposing Sen. Wherry's resolution to record the Senate against dispatches until policy is debated. He warned adoption would signal isolationism and harm national defense, while disavowing blanket approval of all current policies.
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Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
Congress
Europe
New York
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
Kenneth S. Wherry
Nebraska
Wherry
Senate
North Atlantic Defense Force
Dewey
Weather Chronicle Details For Crab Orchard And Grassy Lakes
Cloudy and mild forecast through tonight and Sunday with low 35 to 40 and high 48 to 58. Yesterday’s low 24, today’s 34 at 6 pm, yesterday’s high 53. Precipitation 0 inches in 24 hours. Humidity 83 percent at 8 am. Wind average 0.5 mph to 12 miles from 7 am yesterday to 7 am today. Sun rose 6:43 am, set 5:45 pm. Crab Orchard Lake 14 inches above spillway Friday. Little Grassy Lake 22 feet below spillway Friday.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Little Grassy Lake
Mother's Condition Remarkable After Quadruplets Birth
In Baltimore on February 24, Harriett Pappas, 28, delivered quadruplets two boys and two girls after expecting twins. The babies arrived within five minutes and were placed in incubators at Maryland General Hospital. The mother was described in remarkable condition by a hospital spokesman.
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Baltimore
Maryland General Hospital
Harriett Pappas
Gas Tax Hike Split Across Cities in Iliinois Poll
The Taxpayers Federation of Illinois released results from 10 cities showing a near split on raising the gasoline tax. Ballots: 666 oppose any increase, 302 favor one cent, 254 two cents, 78 three cents. 634 support some increase. Current tax is three cents per gallon. Gov. Stevenson proposed a nickel plan to raise 100 million dollars yearly. Of those favoring a revenue share change, 673 of 1,168 back directing funds to township roads. currently the share is divided among state, cities, and counties.
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Springfield
Taxpayers Federation of
Ilinois
Adlai Stevenson
Modified Wage Policy May Be Adjusted Says Wilson
Mobilization Director Charles E. Wilson said wage policies are being modified again in a radio broadcast. A Wilson aide hinted the 10 percent ceiling set by the Wage Stabilization board could be raised, while labor members protested. Wilson urged a three year effort to boost production and warned against profiteering and inflation as he spoke to the nation about mobilization and wartime economics.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
Howard Chase
Wilson
Wage Stabilization Board
Eric Johnston
Truman
Congressional
Beast Syajcy
PT “Ns
Mild Weekend Weather Across Nation Forecast
The Associated Press reports generally mild conditions for the weekend with some wet spots and fog from the Great Lakes to the Ohio Valley. Chicago air traffic halted by zero visibility. coolest readings in the north east and far west. storms forming in Kansas Oklahoma and southeast Texas into New Mexico. Far West mainly fair with scattered showers.
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Associated Press
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Chicago
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
New Mexico
GE Plans Atom Powered Aircraft Engine Negotiations Under Way
General Electric disclosed plans for an atom powered aircraft engine as the U S Air Force negotiates for a nuclear power plant contract. A GE spokesman said negotiations are under way with the Air Force while jet bombers fly across oceans and the B 47 Stratojet extends its reach with longer ranges.
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United States
Air Force
General Electric Co
G.E
Pacific
Honolulu
Ireland
Newfoundland
Sacramento
Calif
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air
Atom
Lockland
Ohio
Religion Persists in Soviet Union Amid State Atheism
The Russian Orthodox Church and other faiths remain active across the USSR. The Stalin era guarantees freedom of worship but promotes atheistic propaganda. While Orthodoxy thrives in Moscow and Baltic regions, Muslims in Central Asia and Jews face pressure. Protestant groups are discouraged. The church is used to advance state policy, yet other faiths show weaker resilience.
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Thomas P. Whitney
Associated Press
Moscow
Soviet Union
U.S. S.R
Communist Party
U.S.S.R
Baltic States
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Central Asia
Far East
Congress of Peace
United States
Korea
State Friendly Only To Orthodox Church By WILLIAM L. RYAN
Religion remains alive in the Soviet Union though the Communist party may seek to marginalize faith The piece discusses church state relations and the limits placed on religious practice under Soviet policy and the balance between creed and control.
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William L. Ryan
The
Associated Press
Fourth General Moore Dies After Helicopter Crash
Maj. Gen. Bryant E. Moore commander of the Ninth Corps died after walking from a crashed helicopter in the Han river north of Yaju. He collapsed in Brig. Gen. Myers' van and died en route to a field hospital. He was 56 and the fourth UN general lost in Korea.
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Korea
Bryant E. Moore
United States
Ninth Corps
Han River
Yaju
Moore
J. H. D. Myers
24Th Division
South Korea
Choi Pyung Duk
Ellsworth
West Point
Draft, Exam Calls Listed in Illinois for February
Selective service announced draft calls for the remainder of February. Southern Illinois locations report to St. Louis with several county designations and counts for February 26 through February 28 including Effingham, Jackson, Saline, Sangamon, Christian, Union, White, Fayette, Jefferson, Johnson and others.
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Chicago
Selective Service
Southern Illinois
St. Louis
Effingham
Jackson
Saline
Sangamon
Christian
Union
White
Fayette
Jefferson
Johnson
Fidelity Strip Mine Idled by Truckers Walkout
The Fidelity strip mine near Du Quoin halted operations as 325 miners were sent home after 14 truck drivers failed to report for work. Company officials offered no details on the stoppage, noting only the absence of haulers. The mine normally yields about 11,000 tons of coal daily.
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Fidelity Strip
du Quoin
United Electric Co
Soviet State Ties and Religion in Public Life
The piece notes the Soviet government uses religion as a diplomatic channel and that the Orthodox church appears free outwardly. It asserts a deep rooted Russian faith remains beyond quick suppression, with the party aiming to gradually indoctrinate children to erode traditional religion over generations.
No Illegal Influence in R F C Letters
Washington reports a Senate subcommittee investigates possible influence on Congress over Reconstruction Finance Corp loans. The panel cites a White House aide as a focal point and questions disclosure of 700 to 900 RFC letters. President Truman denies illegal influence by any official.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Tle
White House
Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
House
R.F.C
Subcommittee
Joseph Short
Price Index Climb Stopped After 18 Weeks Highs
The wholesale price index paused its rise in the week ending February 20, holding at 183.4 percent of the 1926 average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes the index is 1.9 percent above January 23, 1951, and 16.9 percent above the May 1950 level, ending a long streak of gains.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Argentina and Britain agree to beef talks in Buenos Aires
Argentina and Britain will hold discussions in Buenos Aires on beef prices and other financial differences after Britain accepted Argentina’s invitation. The foreign office announced the talks to address meat trade and related economic issues.
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Beunos Aires
Britain
Foreign Office
Major Road Hub City Abandoned By Chinese Reds
American forces pushed into Hoengsong twice but failed to hold the Red's central Korean road hub. A tank infantry team withdrew after a three hour fight north of the town, then patrols reentered and pulled back under fire from northern hills.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hoengsong
Red
Chipyong
Sanggosong
High Command
United Nations
West Central Front
Lin Piao
South China
Lin
Missouri
Sonzsin
38Th Parallel
Auto Prices To Be Adjusted In General OPS Order
An Office of Price Stabilization official said automobile prices may be adjusted in a general order on manufactured goods. Some cars may rise while others fall. factory prices are frozen at the December 1 level and the freeze ends March 1.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
O.P.S
Trooper Shot After Stopping Car Near Cisco
State Police Sergeant Corwin McConkey 32 of Weldon was shot and critically wounded early today after stopping a motorist near Cisco. He was patrolling alone when the shooting occurred and was taken by bus to John Warner hospital in Clinton.
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Clinton
Corwin McConkey
Weldon
Cisco
McConkey
John Warner Hospital
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A.P
Ryan
Fidelity
Argentina
Chief
Stew
Witch Doctor
Johannesburg
South Africa
Mahlabindaba Dhlamini
Swaziland
Bremersdorp
Mbabane
Solinge
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