Truman Defends Independence in News Conference
President Truman rebuked reporters at a press conference for implying subservience to Russia and said he is his own free agent who will see whom he pleases. He denied being disgruntled and warned against overdramatizing his stance while noting openness to atomic-controls talks and a possible discussion with Russia. The exchange touched on California oilman and ongoing deal talks.
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Washington
Truman
Doris Freeson
Justice Vinson
Russia
California
Cashier Held As Embezzler In Ohio Bank
Dalion Grow a 50 year old cashier at First National Bank in Jackson Ohio admitted taking 302000 dollars over 27 years. FBI agents arrested him as he faced arraignment and pleaded guilty. Grow had served 30 years at the bank and was a civic leader on the city school board and hospital commission. Prosecutor Beson Owens said the embezzlements funded bills and kept him from falling behind financially.
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O.F
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First National Bank
Dalion Grow
Beson ‘Owens
Grow
A. E. Ostholthoff
Cinccinnati
FBI
London Reports 16th Day of Rain Disrupts Radio Service
A Greenwich Royal Observatory spokesman said the sun hasn’t been seen in two weeks as London endures rain for the sixteenth straight day. The weather threatens planned radio service for next week.
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London
Greenwich
Case of Fuchs shocks Western world says Marquis Childs
Editorial page notes the British atomic spy case of Klaus Fuchs has jolted Western confidence after World War II. The article references related features and page placements for Amusements Inq Reporter and other sections including Horoscope Talking, Deaths, and Editorials across pages 12 to 83.
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Klais Fuchs
Marquis Childs
Comins
Sean Kain
Dean Croseword
Mary Haworth
Radio-Tv
Winchell
Adopt a Duck Feed Bill is Tax De-duck-tible
Scarsdale Audubon Society promotes a foster-parent plan for wild ducks on the Bronx River, noting thousands cluster there in winter. Adoption payments of 3 dollars per duck fund feed, with about 500 donors nationwide and from London Paris and Canada contributing.
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Scarsdale Audubon
Bronx
Mount Vernon
Valhalla
Cyril Miller
London
Paris
Canada
Esch
Hotel Robbery Report From New York St. Clare
Two men entered the St. Clare Hotel and asked rates for a double room. One man called the rate robbery and drew a revolver from his coat, prompting a police report after they fled with $106 from the hotel cash drawer.
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New York
St. Clare Hotel
Wiliam Knox
Knox
Blue and Gold Car Plates Are Urged by Assemblyman
Albany reports that Assemblyman Richard H. Knaut urges a switch to blue and gold automobile license plates as the state's colors. The Binghamton Republican introduced the bill to change colors next year, replacing the current black and orange plates and including the inscription The Empire State. A similar measure by Knauf died last year in Senate Committee.
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Albany
Richard H. Knaut
Binghamton Republican
Empire State
Knauf
Assembly
Senate
Truman denies non political tour plans this year
President Truman disclosed he does not intend a non political campaign swing to aid Democratic candidates for Congress. He defended his pre conference schedule and said he would not engage in ticket sales or political appeals until primary times, noting Hatch Act guidance and his right to campaign later if needed.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Ile Saleling
Avery
Ceprger
Pri
Civil Service
Sheel
Explosion at Dow Chemical plant kills six workers
An early morning blast at Dow Chemical Co in Midland Texas ripped through building 414 at 11 20 AM injuring six to eight workers. The explosion shattered a roof and wall of the emulsion polymerization unit used for rubber base paint production with no confirmed count of personnel inside at the time.
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Midland
Hich
Dow Chemical Co
Dow
Churchill denies death rumors in election whispering campaign
London dispatch reports Winston Churchill denied dying this morning. He said the rumor was part of a deliberate election whispering campaign aimed at influencing voters.
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London
Winston Churchill
Atomic Ore Found Claims and Confusion Across Europe
A fragmented report claims a Conservative Party leader, reportedly in Chartwell Kent, discusses radioactive minerals and a supposed discovery. The piece references Messaggero and Vers reports about an alleged death and a runor, with officials in Perugia and north central Italy cited as contexts. The text is unclear and partly contradicts itself.
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Chartwell
Kent
Italy
Iam
I. Messaggero
Perugia
City faces snow issues as Corcoran faults Brewster
Mayor Corcoran accuses Common Council leaders and Brewster allies of exaggerating snow threats amid public works woes. He praised the department for handling limited equipment, cites a $150,000 request for new gear stalled by council, and notes highway conditions improved with proper chains.
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Corecran
Common Council
Morall KX. Brewster
Hrewster
Public Works
Frank F. Harmon
Weather Bureau
Corcoran
Department of Public Works
Marcellus Eichentauble l
Francis M. Costello
J. Ward Bixby
Carnanen
Bland Virginia Lawmaker Dies at Bethesda Hospital
Washington dispatch reports Representative Reg. Schuyler Bland of Bland Virginia died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He was 17 terms into Congress and had been ill for some time, moved there Tuesday afternoon.
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Washington
Reg
Schuyler
Bland
D.-Va
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Congress
Fred Allen Tax Residence Case Raising Death Tax Question
Boston discussion centers on whether radio comedian Fred Allen can claim New York as his legal residence to avoid Massachusetts estate taxes upon death. Tax Commissioner Henry F. Long noted Allen previously lived in Dorchester but now asserts New York residence, with Allen quipping he wants to die in peace while the decision remains unsettled.
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Boston
Fred Allen
Massachusetts
Henry F. Long
Alen
West York
Radio Star
Allen
Sioner
New York
Ian
Dorchester
Manhattan
Budget row over highway funds in Dewey budget
Albany reports a clash as Republicans back Gov Deweys proposed 681 million dollar executive budget amid claims highway taxes are diverted to non highway uses. J B Rusterholtz Syracuse chairman of the Highway Users Conference accuses the administration of neglecting current highway needs and cites long term tax receipts as evidence. He says the budget would spend less on highways despite record motor vehicle revenues.
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Albany
Dewey
J. B. Rusterholtz
Syracuse
New York State Highway Users Conference
Rusterholtz
Tax Drafters Get Wicker Beer Plea
Washington lawmakers heard a plea from Representative Dingell for reducing excise taxes on beer liquor and wine. He urged restoration of a five cent mug tax and questioned the overall sense of current levies.
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Washington
Dingell
Mich
House
Ways and Means
Coal Shortage Delays New York Central Trains to Syracuse
Train No. 99 from New York City arrived four hours late into Syracuse due to low grade coal and steam failures. Central's Augustus Hart said mine run coal limits power and speed, forcing five engines to get the Tuscators through. Diesel trains arrived on time, while 20 to 24 steam trains in both directions faced delays. Frost damage in citrus less severe in January but quality and quantity remain concerns for growers.
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Syracuse
Augustus Hart
Central
Buffalo
Hart
Tuscators
New York City
Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce
Hardy
Singayors
Communist Committee
Res
California
Democrats Will Eat for $100 Menu Delights
The Washington UP piece presents a whimsical menu for a Democratic event titled the Jefferson-Jackson “Jay diadex” night. Dishes include Texas Pink Grapefruit, Celery Queen, Filet Mignon Bordelaise, Pommes Rissole, String Beans, Hearts of Lettuce with Roquefort, Pancy Ice Cream, Petits Fours and Demi Sauce, reflecting a playful period flavor.
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Washington
Texas
Industrial Shutdowns Continue Amid Strike Turmoil
Gunfire erupts in strike plagued coal fields injuring four minor pickers near a non union West Virginia mine. Williams Minest Junior, whose family operates the mine, confirms the incident occurred after about 100 pickets were driven off the property.
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Pittshurgh
West Varginia
Bill
Williams
Williams Minest
Trust Law Pushed Against Labor Monopolies
Senator Robertson seeks rapid passage of a bill to curb monopolistic power of John Lewis and to bring labor unions under antitrust laws if they restrain trade unreasonably in industries affecting health and safety. He says Lewis of United Mine Workers controls coal production and prices, prompting a push amid coal field violence and aid from AFL and CIO in relief efforts.
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Washington
Robertson
D-Va
John le Lewis
Senate
Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Phiwpp
Harlan
Pinsers
AFL
Bath
Coplon Trial Is Adjourned Pending New Developments
NEW YORK The Coplon Gubitchev spy case was adjourned by Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan amid rumors of a major development. The jury was dismissed at least until Monday as court said a situation has arisen and justice requires the delay. Defendants Judith Coplon, 28, and Valentin A. Gubitchev, accused of plotting to steal U S defense secrets, were not given further reasons for the adjournment amid circulating rumors of jury tampering and calls to replace counsel.
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New York
Coplon- Gubitehey
Liat
Sylvester J. Ryan
Judith Coplon
Valentin A. Gubitchev
U. S
British Economy Expert Sees Clock In Tower Incident
Strict Economy Preston Gerard directing FMLM in London says British practice is the strictest. A British purchasing agent visiting America recently noticed a large illuminated clock in a tower across the street and stopped his watch.
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London
Story Gods
America
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