Moscow conference may aid peace say Marshall and Bevin
Washington reports that Secretary of State George C. Marshall and British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin predicted at a press conference that the Moscow conference will contribute more to peace than anticipated. Bevin, returning home, urged unity, saying four power unity is stronger than before the talks.
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Marshall Sees Moscow Talks Narrow Gaps Not Widen Them
Ys State George C. Marshall said today the Moscow conference clarified but did not widen the differences among the Big Four. He believed American and French viewpoints were brought closer by the talks, according to a correspondent report.
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Bevin and Marshall Reflect On Conference Outcomes
British Foreign Secretary Bevin and U S General Marshall assess the Moscow talks. They praise exchanges and aim for lasting peace despite no concrete agreements. Marshall plans a radio address from Washington. Bevin expects further study and a clearer path forward.
Taft defended labor bill mirrors NLBR rulings, Lawrence says
In a column on the editorial page David Lawrence argues Senator Taft's labor bill simply endorses a decade of NLBR decisions. The features section lists Comics Ida Jean Kain Dr. Brady and Mary Haworth with Amusements, Letters, Bridge, Financial and more. Pages 29 and 40 highlighted.
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Bipartisan push to recraft federal elections law faces Monday intro
Senator Ellender introduces a bill to relax Hatch Act limits and raise spending caps for federal campaigns. The measure gains GOP and Democratic support and would repeal the Hatch Act ceiling for individual contributions, require all organizations to report campaign receipts and expenditures, and cover presidential, senatorial, and House contests.
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Attlee Attacks Churchill Over India's Withdrawal Stance
In Andrews Scotland Attlee sharply criticized Churchill calling him Britain's most disastrous chancellor of a century. He accused the former prime minister of obsolete imperialism as Britain plans to withdraw from India by June 1948.
MacArthur Commissioned Admiral in Nebraska Ceremony
In Tokyo the five star General Douglas MacArthur was commissioned admiral today in a Nebraska dry land navy ceremony. Father Edward J. Flanagan of Boys Town Nebraska delivered the commission to the supreme commander.
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House Panel Drops 10 Percent Rent Hike Limit
The House Banking Committee voted to push a bill renewing rent controls at least until December 31 while shelving a 10 per cent general rent increase. The panel reversed after earlier support, signaling a likely floor battle next week over other provisions, including ending government controls on building materials under the Veterans Housing Act. Representative Buffett said he had no plan for a new fight on the issue.
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GM settles with workers for 11 1 2 cent hourly boost
Detroit report says United Auto Workers and General Motors reached a contract for an 11 1 2 cent hourly raise for 220 000 GM production workers. The pact adds six paid holidays, improved vacation and call-in benefits, and pay for vacation time.
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Sinatra's Pistol Permit Revoked After Nightclub Fight
Hollywood. Frank Sinatra surrendered his gun carrying permit as disclosed by the Sheriff’s Office. The revocation followed his recent brawl with New York columnist Lee Mortimer in a Hollywood nightclub. Sinatra awaits trial May 28 on a battery charge from Mortimer.
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Two Japanese Guards to Hang for Yank Deaths
In Yokohama an Eighth Army commission sentenced Matsukichi Muta and Sadamu Takeda to death by hanging for the deaths of U S servicemen. The guards had been known to prisoners as the sailor and the one armed bandit. The verdict cited conspiracy and the killings of William Knight and others in Nagasaki area.
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Wallace barred from Hollywood Bowl speaking engagement
Hollywood Bowl directors declined a Progressive Citizens of America request to host Henry A. Wallace in May. C H E Toberman of the bowl association said the directors decided the venue should not be used as a springboard for political purposes.
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Wallace plan to tour US for world peace with Russia sparks GOP questions
Washington sources report former Vice President Wallace plans a nationwide tour to promote cooperation with Russia as a path to world peace. Democratic and Republican leaders worry the effort could sow disunity with Truman's anti Communist program. A bowl association statement cautions against using the venue for propaganda. PGA's Robert K. Kenny notes a shift from past policies after Lindbergh’s America First speech.
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Wallace Condones Jewish Resistance
Former Vice President Henry A. Wallace told a Paris news conference that a Jewish resistance movement in Palestine was necessary to arouse world conscience. He expressed faith Britain would carry out the Balfour declaration and urged that terrorism cease.
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Quake Recorded as Moderate in Alaska by Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute reported a moderate earthquake measured at 2 43 30 P M Thursday. The quake was centered about 3150 miles from Philadelphia and likely near Seward and Juneau in Alaska.
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Bankers In May Trial Called As Witnesses
Washington witnesses testified in the fraud trial of Andrew J. May wartime House Military Committee chairman and three codefendants. John Alden Edgar Ewall of the National Bank of Washington testified as May kept an account, along with J. J. Stanley Russell Haginewood clerks of the Prestonsburg Kentucky bank. Glenn Sprachin testified that May received checks from two Garsson firms in Illinois the Erie and Batavia Metal Products Cos.
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Duplessis cites seized document on 1948 Quebec plot
Premier Maurice Duplessis said a coded document seized in Montreal points to Communist plans to seize control of Quebec in 1948, the province’s 100th anniversary of the Communist Manifesto. He promised to reveal more information in due course to the provincial legislature.
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Price structure viewed as out of balance by AP survey
New York based report notes Truman era price discussion with some reductions seen but many prices unchanged or rising. Analysts say key commodities remain untouched while broad retail declines wait on manufacturers. Spot wholesale declines observed but limited overall effect due to basic materials and labor costs.
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Bomb and siege shake Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
British authorities report a mail truck blast near Tel Aviv and a massive clampdown in Jerusalem. The attack prompted cordons around Tel Aviv and Jaffa, with troops securing Zion Square and Sarona. A hoax claim of three kidnapped British soldiers was investigated as security teams tightened controls.
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Umbrella Days Ahead Forecast Warns of Rain
Meteorologist Andrew P. Keller predicts rain tonight through Tuesday with a brief dry break Sunday. Over the next five days temperatures will run two to four degrees below normal, bringing cloudy cool conditions and showers, with lows near 40 degrees.
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