Drastic Rules In Loyalty Check Upheld
Washington reports that Republicans and Democrats in Congress backed strict loyalty rules for federal employee cases. The Loyalty Review Board chaired by Seth Richardson will handle investigations with secrecy and no public hearings, allowing accused workers to be fired for reasons deemed sufficient. The plan includes a multi-stage process from agency hearings to a final panel review by the 20-member board.
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Congress
Bloom
Jonkman
R-Mich
Seth W. Richardson
Richardson
Loyalty Review Board
Truman
FBI
Onel
Ball
R-Minn
Witness Found Dead Ties Cote Trial to Slaying Case
In Brockton Massachusetts Ralph McFadden, a 39 year old defense witness for Walter E Steele, was found dead by hanging in a garage. He had testified the night Bertha Surprise Cote named as slayer of her husband. The trial ended with Mrs Cote pleading guilty to manslaughter and receiving a prison sentence.
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Brockton
Mass
Walter E. Steele
Bertha Surprise Cote
Rene Cote
H. Leavitt Pierce
Ralph McFadwen
Steele
Thut
Truman May Ask Speed on Foreign Aid
President Truman may urge Congress in the state of the union to accelerate the Marshall Plan schedule to avert a spring European crisis. The stop gap relief law expires March 31 and covers France Italy and Austria leaving other nations awaiting longer term aid. Administration officials warn of a Greek crisis as Communists set up a rival government and call for early action on the four year 17 billion plan to start April 1. Congress reconvenes in a week with potential protracted debate as partisans clash over foreign aid and domestic needs.
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Truman
Congress
Europe
France
Italy
Austria
Greece
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Philadelphia
White
Maine
Langer
R-N. D
Dog Saves Man in Snowstorm Rescue in White Plains
In White Plains Abra ham Samuelson and his Newfoundland Samuelson were saved after he collapsed in deep snow on a three mile walk home. The dog found him and returned to fetch Samuelson’s family, delivering an alert that led rescuers. Earlier the dog had brought aid to Mrs Miriam Siegel who was likewise exhausted in the storm.
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White Plains
Sns
Abraham Samuelson
Samuelson
Three Young Men Die in Johnstown Plane Crash
A small plane crash near Johnstown Pennsylvania killed three youths as they prepared for a vacation flight to Miami. Victims were Aaron Bigan age 18, Robert Heichel 22, and James Morey 19, according to Coroner Paul L. Wills.
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Johnstown
Miami
Fla
Aaron Bigan
Robert Heichel
James Morey
Paul L. Wills
NY Lawmakers to Create State Science Council for Atomic Era
Albany reports Senator Thomas C. Desmond will introduce a bill to form a 19 member State Science Council to study and adapt state operations to the atomic era. Assemblyman Harold C. Ostertag announces foster care safeguards including child placement guardianship rules and mandatory registration for children under seven in foster homes.
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Albany
Thomas C. Desmond
State
Science Council
Ostertag
Attica
Reds Britain Sign Pact
The Moscow Radio reports a Moscow signed trade pact will ship Britain 750000 tons of coarse grain between February and September at undisclosed prices. Tass News Agency says Russia guarantees delivery while the British Board of Trade confirms the pact but omits details. The British government is said to assist Soviet orders for equipment for timber, plywood, mills, and electrical gear.
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London
Moscow Radio
Moscow
Russia
Britain
Tass
British Board of Trade
Intrigue Rise Among Italy's Refugees
Rome reports a surge of foreign-born residents in Italy, including Slavs Poles and others, creating concerns of political intrigue networks reaching into eastern Europe and Russia. Polish groups form a guiding committee under General Bor, fueling fears among Italians about potential revolts and loyalties amid postwar displacement.
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Italy
Europe
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Andre
Guiseppe
Antonio
Maria
Bor
Warsaw
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