Wallace Triumph Shakes Truman In NYC By-Election
Howry Wallace won a New York City 34th District by election that had been Democratic for years. The result unsettles President Truman's re election chances as Wallace campaigns on anti Palestine policy and attacks the Truman administration. The Bronx district includes large Black and minority communities and signals Wallace's appeal to left wing voters.
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Lyle C. Wilson
Ashington
Truman
New York City
Howry A. Wallace
Willace
F.D.R
New York
34Th Congressional
Bronx
Wallace
Isacson Wins Bronx By-Election as ALP Picks Up Seats
Leo Isacson an American Labor Party candidate with Henry Wallace backing declares joining ALP in protest against major parties over civil rights and policy. Isacson won 22,697 votes against Democrat 12,578 and Liberal 3,840, 55 percent to 31 percent. The upset dents Democratic Bronx strength and signals party divisions ahead of November.
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New York
Leo Isaceen
American Labor Party
Congeetional
Cnnilidate
Ornaahing
Henry Wallace
ALB
Aigainet
Bronx
Wallace
Leo Isacson
Edward J. Flynn
ALP
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A.L.P
Congress
Jarl Propper
Dean
Alfrange
Joseph DeNigris
G.O.P
Wallace Views Election As Beating Bossiam
Wallace, after his candidate won a Bronx special, pushed Florida politics. He spoke in St. Petersburg, Miami, and tonight in Miami, calling Leo Isacson’s victory a repudiation of the get tough policy and a victory over anti communist machine politics. He said the third party could become the first party in 1948.
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Tampa
Fla
Henry Wallace
Bronx
Florida
Walace
St. Petersburg
Miami
Wallace
Leo Isacson
Cold Front Ends Warm Spell Amid Strong Northwest Winds
A weather summary notes a cold front ending a warm spell as northwest winds gust to 24 to 30 mph. Temperatures dip from near 2 degrees tonight toward a colder regime tomorrow, with the warm spell expected to end this afternoon.
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Cwill
Atendy
Midway Hunt Abandoned Off Hyeres Roads France
The U S Aircraft Carrier Midway was abandoned today due to snow rain and rough seas. Eight sailors are missing after a shore to ship launch was swamped two thousand five hundred yards offshore Monday night. No bodies recovered. Prayers were offered for the officer six seamen and one marine. The men were from a farewell party at Elyeres island when the accident occurred.
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Hyeres Roads
France
U. S
Midway
Admiralty
Fromea
Elyeres
Senate OKs 56 Million School Aid in New York
Albany reports the Senate approved Governor Dewey's school aid plan by a 49 to 4 vote and sent it to the Assembly. The measure increases state education funding by 56 million dollars, while Democrats pushed for 103 million. Minority leaders pledged to renew efforts to bring the higher allocation to the floor.
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Albany
Senate
Assembly
Dewey
Coal Negotiators To Meet Feb. 25
Coal negotiators from bituminous operators are called to meet here on February 25 to discuss John L. Lewis pension demands. Industry leaders expect Lewis to indicate plans to open contract negotiations around March 1, with broader talks possible in April.
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Washington
PCH
John L. ‘Lewis
Lewis
Markets Grain Prices Dip Amid Broad Commodity Slump
Grain prices fell on the Chicago market with wheat down as much as 4 3 cents a bushel, corn and oats down modestly, while soybeans rose 2 14 cents. Cotton slid $2 a bale from yesterday, later rebounding about $1. Cattle were higher in Chicago while sheep declined and hogs stayed steady to 25 cents below yesterday. New York stocks were uneven and wholesale sugar and hides moved downward. Retail food prices had slipped despite some retail cuts as shoppers balked during Lent. Two weeks after a market drop began, prices appeared to stabilize somewhat as tags in stores adjusted more slowly than wholesale quotes.
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New York
Chicago
Yeaterday
New York Exchange
Rent Control Vote Speeded in Congress Ahead of Deadline
Washington Senate Republicans pressed for a quick vote to extend rent control for at least a year before the current law expires in a week. Representative Wolcott of Michigan warned that a long-term extension may miss the February 29 deadline, signaling a probable 30‑day stopgap first.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Wolcott
Mich
House Banking Committee
Princess Elizabeth Involved In Hyde Park Crash
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip were in a limousine struck by a taxi at Hyde Park Corner near Buckingham Palace. No serious injuries reported as traffic slowed and officials attended the scene.
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London
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Hyde Park
Enanneham Palace
Homecoming of Mrs Walker's triplets in Syracuse West End
Syracuse's West End prepares for the return tomorrow of Mrs Margaret Walker and her new triplets Mary Margaret and Martin from General Hospital. Neighbors in Whitler Avenue have cleaned and decorated rooms, baked pies, and funded a party raising 300 to outfit the family. The community plans to greet the mother and children from doorways and windows, celebrating a cooperative neighborhood effort.
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Syracuse
West End
Margaret Walker
Mary
Margaret
Martin
Rand
Syracuse- General ‘Hospital
Mickey
Whittler Ave
Mrs. Walker
Aid-Tax Fight Flares Anew Amid Senate Debate
Washington reports a heated clash over Republican plans to finance part of the European Recovery Program through surplus federal funds. Senator Lucas and Senator Johnson attack the COP proposal to transfer three billion dollars from the surplus as an attempt to fool the people and save taxpayers nothing. Senate Finance Chairman Milliken says the ERP trust fund is a concession to tax-cut pressure, warning lawmakers not to jeopardize broader goals.
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E.R.P
Nineteen States Ratify Two Term Limit Proposal
The State Department reports nineteen states have ratified a proposed constitutional amendment limiting presidents to two terms. Thirty six are needed for effect. Eighteen states have notified official action and Virginia has approved, with expected formal action soon.
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CINL
State Department
LodHy
Noti
Virginia
Korean Army Armed with Soviet Equipment Says Korea
Official Korean reports state the Korean Peoples Army in the Russian zone is well equipped with Soviet made arms including rifles artillery and anti aircraft guns. The forces are described as well trained and ready for action.
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Korea
Korean Peoples Army
United States to Decide Position on Palestine in Security Council
Secretary of State Marshall said the United States has nearly decided its stance on the Palestine issue at the United Nations Security Council. He indicated the decision would come soon, outlining expected U S action and diplomatic approach.
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Washington
Marshall
United States
Palestine
United Mationg Security Council
Deportation arrests target New Masses staff and allies
Washington reports the Justice Department announced the deportation arrest of Beatrice Johnson described as promo ton manager for the New Masses weekly in New York. Johnson, 45, Polish native, active in the Communist party, lacks citizenship and was taken by immigration and FBI at 102nd Street and Columbus Avenue, held for deportation with a $1,000 bond.
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Justice Department
Today
Beatrice’ Johnson
Promoton Mwanager
New Masses
New York Weekly
Department
John
Son
Communist Party
United States
FBI
Columbus Av
New York City
Ellis Island
Johnson
Ferdinand Christofer Smith
Jamaica
National Maritime Union
Poland
Beatrice Siskind Shields
Balle “Siskind
Beatrice Simons
Beatrice Lee
C. E. Johnsen
Lady Reading at S Us Urges a Real Peace
Syracuse University students welcomed Lady Stella Reading, head of Women’s Volunteer Services, who spoke on real peace and the need for happiness based on community contentment. The 53 year old praised British women’s work in schools, hospitals, and nurseries, while noting wartime hardships and frugal resource use.
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Syracuse’ University
Lady Stella
Brisk
England
Inia Countey
Reading
College de
De Valera Election and Ideals Shaped Irish Politics
The article outlines Eamon de Valera's election stance and party supports, noting Clann Na Poblachta and others backing or opposing. It mentions nationalist sentiment, Gaelic heritage, and De Valera’s role in Ireland during World War II while contrasting economic policies and payments tied to British landholders.
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Valera
Sean
cMcBrid Clann
Na Poblachta
Costello
Tole
de Valera
F. Dren
A Good Word Ball is Told in Small Town Talk
In Butte a young child speaks softly as a mother tucks him in and asks if he said his prayers. His simple reply, Yes ma am, for you and daddy too, captures a tender neighborhood moment.
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Butte
A. Young
Willie
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