Exercise Snowdrop Paratroopers Jump At Pine Camp
Four hundred paratroops of the 505th Airborne Combat Team staged a dawn over snow mass jump at Pine Camp in sub zero weather. The operation, part of a three month exercise designed to rehearse attacking enemy forces across Canada and the northeast United States, saw Lt Col Robert E H Wienecke first to descend from 600 feet. Two injuries were reported as greased landing and rapid regrouping followed, with troops then seizing two hills and initiating bombardment on railroad routes and roads.
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Wheeler Heads A YP L Political League Director
Wheeler, former Montana Senator, is named director of the AYP L Political League in Miami. The post pays 20000 dollars and Wheeler will face the league’s 30 member committee. the AFL-WEAD notes his wartime views won’t affect the group’s aim to repeal Taft Hartley.
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Prunes and other staples face buyers gap in economy
A feature on today’s editorial page questions grocery prices and potential profiteering as prunes apples sweet potatoes oranges and grapefruits are flagged as going begging. Frederick C. Othman notes the recession era strains on meat rationing profits while readers skim pages 2 and 24 for further context.
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Frederick C. Othman
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Whisky Grain Action Weighed in House Debate
Washington The House Republican leadership weighs Truman’s grain control restoration ask. Rep Wolcott chairman of the Banking and Currency Committee says no further action until leadership decides whether to grant or reject restoring government controls on aged grain.
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Gem theft at Sunningdale Park of late tobacco magnate
Thieves broke into the home of Sir Hugo Cuniffe-Owen at Sunningdale Park in London during the night and escaped with jewelry valued at more than 80 000 dollars. The loss is reported as about 60 000 dollars in other figures. Police investigation is underway.
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Weather Report: Coldest Weather Passes Then Slightly Colder Tonight
The weatherman stated that the coldest weather of the winter has passed and warned that it will be a little colder tonight. The remarks came as a brief update on Philadelphia conditions today.
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Anid
Hamburg Hunger Strike Blanks German Industry
Nearly 3,000,000 German workers in Hamburg to Stuttgart joined a 24 hour hunger strike. The action halted rail and car traffic in major cities of Württemberg-Baden as night shifts quit machines and offices paused. Officials say the protests target food officials, not the occupying powers, amid reports of non intervention by British and American authorities.
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Seven Below Cold Forecast For Syracuse Tonight
A cold front hit Syracuse and sent temperatures plunging. The Weather Bureau said readings would fall to seven below zero tonight, with New York State temps from six to 15 this morning dropping to zero tonight. Highs today near 18, 12 tomorrow. The high pressure center over Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin brings a harsh cold wave through Thursday. Yesterday saw a 35 degree high at 3 PM, first above freezing since Jan. 21.
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U S Protest to Romania over treaty rights and Russia
The United States charges Communist Romania with violating the peace treaty and hints at restarting talks with the Soviet Union over Austria. Secretary of State Marshall proposes reconvening the Big Four ministers in London on Feb 20 to discuss Russian demands, including a 50 year concession on Austrian output and a $200 million reparation payment.
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Russ Note Offers To Return Ships
Washington officials said progress appeared in settling Moscow’s 11 billion lend-lease account with Russia. A Russian note offered to return seven tankers and one cargo vessel as part of the overall settlement effort.
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State Department
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Rioting Breaks Out Across India After Gandhi Assassination
Mobs attacked members of extremist Hindu groups opposed to Gandhi's peace appeals in many cities. Police arrested large numbers of Mahasabha and RSS members as unrest swept the country following the spiritual leader's assassination.
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Mohandas K. Gandhi
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Gandhi ashes to be set in sacred Hindu rivers
The ashes of Mohandas K Gandhi will be scattered on the Ganges and two rivers at Allahabad on February 12 after a staff member announced the date as propitious. Gandhi was assassinated last Friday and cremated locally. The piece notes the rise of Hindus oriented groups and the political context in India, with a teaser about ongoing coverage.
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Truman Plans No Speaking Trips This Week
AP reports the White House says President Truman has no out of town speaking engagements. Presidential Secretary Charles G Ross states Truman has no formal engagements to speak elsewhere except the Jackson Jefferson Democratic dinner in Washington on February 19.
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Chuckles from Gladys and Ethel on money and family
A playful exchange features Gladys asking which is more satisfying a man with a million dollars or a man with six children. Ethel responds that a man with abx children is satisfied, and Gladys questions proof. Ethel retorts no owner with a million dollars wants more.
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Water Tank Fells as D L & W Freight Derails at Syracuse
A D L and W freight train derailed at Syracuse station at 7 AM while approaching the platform, striking a water tank and tearing up tracks. Train from Binghamton to Syracuse halted after the wheels left the rails, with engineer William Vail and fireman Thomas Jackson aboard. Trainmaster William Smith, 37, reported about 250 feet of track damaged. a New York Central crane moved in to right the wreck and begin track repairs.
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Express Flamingo Derails Near Waycross With No Injuries
The Louisville Nashville Railroad Flamingo from Chicago to Jacksonville derailed near Waycross Georgia last night. Five leading cars and the engine left the tracks but no one was injured. Passengers were shuttled to buses then joined a second train to resume travel to Florida.
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Belgian exiled king Leopold arrives in Cuba for vacation
Leopold VT the exiled king of Belgium is in Cuba on vacation aboard the Dutch freighter Sommelsdijky. He travels with his wife Princess Dorothy and his son Crown Prince Baudouin, arriving yesterday in Havana.
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Senate Group Votes Against Meat Rationing
Washington OPA Senate banking subcommittee voted three to two against authorizing the government to prepare for meat rationing. Chairman Frandeéys says the Agriculture Department should not set up rationing machinery. The recommendation moves to the full banking committee, with override unlikely.
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Agriculture
Taft Sees Tax Cut House Passage Looming Large
Senate stalls on Republican tax cutting bill awaiting House budget action. House vote favored a $6.5 billion reduction by 293 to 120, with 63 Democrats supporting. Leaders predict a veto fight if leaders press for $4 billion or more, with final action likely after budget committee review and Marshall Plan debates. refunds possible for any overpayments.
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Pigeon Buried Under Ice Survives Fire Scene
A white and gray pigeon entombed under two and a half feet of ice at the Genesee Street tower fire scene for four days reappeared in good health. It was found by John Trapasso, revived by Public Works staff, and is now back home as a potential pet.
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