Legislature Nears End as Strife Flares in Albany
Albany news notes the legislature poised to wrap up by Tuesday night with a $5,000 salary boost for several department heads and deputies, including Dineen and Bell. It flags internal GOP and Democratic tensions, a possible push to curb cross-party feuding, and a pending supplemental budget to fund fair expansion.
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Herald-Journal
Albany
Thomas E. Dewey
Senate
Assembly
Onondaga County
Dineen
Republican Party
Democraticc
Dewey
Joe R. Hanley
Moore
Coal Strike Ban Issued By Supreme Court
Washington INS report says the Supreme Court ordered its mandate against another coal walkout issued March 20. The court acted on the government request for immediate issuance, ahead of the normal 25 days. Attorney General Tom Clark warned a fresh strike by John L. Lewis led soft coal workers could occur March 31, the usual mandate handover date.
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Washington
INS
Supreme Court
Tom Clark
John L. Lewis
High Tribunal
Swallows Early At Capistrano Arrive Ahead of Schedule
Four days ahead of schedule, the swallows of the historic San Juan Capistrano mission have arrived for the summer, following a mild winter near Patagonia. Father A J Hutchinson notes the timely arrival as the birds return from the south.
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Cailt
A. J. Hutchinson
San Juan Capistrano Mission
Ar Patagonia
Labor leaders launch wary campaign amid boycotts and reform
David Lawrence writes in his column accusing labor leaders and administration of a misguided campaign. He cites new dossiers intended to pressure Congress and argues against restriction of labor monopolies. The editorial page commentary frames political tactics and proposed reforms.
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David Lawrence
Supreme Court OKs firing of Communists in Civil Service
The Supreme Court upheld the Civil Service Commission power to dismiss Communist aligned employees and applicants. It refused to review Morton Friedman’s case, former War Manpower Commission employee, who challenged his dismissal as a violation of loyalty tests and constitutional protections. Friedman admitted leading the American Peace Mobilization, a Communist front, and opposed U.S. entry into war before Germany invaded Russia.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Civil Service Commission
Morton Friedman
Mannowet
United States
Friedman
Federal District Court
U. S. Court of Appeals
Communist Party
Tile Justice Department
Germany
Fussia
Morgan Mansion Will Be Razed
J P Morgan Estate announced plans to tear down the 57 room Morgan Island Mansion after Soviet Government tenants departed. Owners say the Russians damaged the house, with estimates around 25 000. Attorneys note the Russians surrendered last Saturday after lease termination payment of 7 500 in full settlement of a lease expiring Sept 30 and a 15 000 annual rent specified.
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J. Kramer
Morgan Island Estates, Inc
Truman nominates generals for full and lieutenant ranks
President Truman nominated Lt Gen Lucius D Clay commander of U S forces in Europe for temporary full general rank and Maj Gen Rasptl Huebner, Clay's chief of staff, to be a new lieutenant general, in Washington.
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Europe
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Clay
AVOIDED by Chief Kinney Testifies in Slot Machine Case
Detective Elmon Hymes testified before a Grand Jury in the missing slot machines case while in county court a gambling arrest surfaced. Deputy Sheriff Howard Mosher, acting for the DA, arrested Anthony Santillo of 600 First North St in Syracuse on a sealed indictment for possession of lottery tickets in a probe bypassing Syracuse Police.
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Florida
William S.bowers
Cott House
Hymes
John ‘A. Kinney
Court -House
Elmon Hymes
Grand Jury
Syracuse
Iis
Howard Mosher
District Attorney's Office
Anthony Santillppo
First North St
Donald ‘Tracey
Conehuled
Storm Strikes Britain Killing 120 and Causing Massive Damage
The British storm claimed 120 lives and left millions in property damage as floods and snowbound regions worsened. The Air Ministry forecast milder weather but warned of strong gales and rain as the system slowly moves away on Tuesday.
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Britain
Air Ministry
Warm Spell? Can't See It Ahead in Local Forecast
Weather forecast offers little hope for a warm spell with occasional snow flurries tonight and Tuesday. Cold temperatures persist as spring officially begins at 6 13 AM, Metorologist Andrew Keller notes. Strong Atlantic winds of 98 miles per hour threaten uprooted trees and damaged structures along Onondaga Creek with flood risk rising in the region.
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Filesia
Andrew P. Keller
Onondaga Creek
Altlee Radio Talk Set for UK Economic Speech
London Prime Minister Altiee Will announces a radio address at 9 P.M. tomorrow local time to discuss Britain's economic situation. The official statement confirms the timing and topic as part of the government's communications plan.
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Altlee
London
Altiee
Britain
Martial Law Rumors Stir Slain Pune Unrest
In India tense Pune situation prompts talk of stringent measures and possible martial law as authorities brace for further deterioration amid ongoing turmoil. Local reports indicate security steps and curbs may be rolled out to restore order.
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Lahore
India
Puneab
Dreary Dublin Day Suppresses Paddy’s Day Festivities
In Dublin bar closures and a canceled parade mark St Patrick’s Day as officials decree no public drinking. Reports from Glocen Mora region speak of far worse conditions as whisky freezes and crowds endure in a somber mood. President O Keary and state ministers observe a mass while Prime Minister De Valera plans a broadcast to the Irish in the United States.
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Lins
Sean ‘S
O'Kelly
Eamon Dé Varero
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United States
MacArthur urges early end to occupation of Japan
General Douglas MacArthur pressed for a prompt end to the Allied occupation of Japan and a peace-treaty framework, with postwar governance to continue under United Nations supervision. He left timing vague but suggested negotiations should begin within months, noting Japan’s functioning government and the need for private trade to replace Allied control.
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MacArthur
Japan
Anied
United Nations
It’s a Fine Day for Irish Parade on Fifth Avenue
A St Patrick’s Day march up Fifth Avenue drew about 80,000 participants. The parade was slated to start at 1 PM with men women and children in the line of march amid bright weather.
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New York
Army trims WWII unit shoulder patches policy update
The Army bans most World War II unit shoulder patches, allowing only a few. The change aims to reduce emphasis on individual armor service identity and increase focus on ground forces, signaling a broader shift in tradition versus unified service culture.
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Wapnaruton
Rocks remove claim of Adolf Hitler likeness at Yonkers
A dispute over whether a Hudson River palisade rock formation resembled Adolf Hitler eight years ago was settled when another rockslife removed the formation this weekend.
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Yonkers
Hudson River Palisades
Adolf Hitler
Compromise Hinted on Labor Curb Deal in Congress
Washington House Labor Committee members discussed a possible compromise on banning closed shop contracts and industry wide bargaining as they planned to draft a labor bill. Representative Landis opposed an outright ban while Representative Ralph-Cawi n favored a suspension, with debate centering on whether to ban or restrict the practices.
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House Labor Committee
Landis
R-N.d
Ralph — Cawiin
Gwinn
Debate Resumed Over Portal Suits
Washington scenes recap a stalled Senate debate on portal pay suits as Senator Donnell Missouri presents a judiciary committee bill and colleagues McCarean Nevada and M Grath Rhode Island prepare a detailed review of a substitute proposal amid a week-end adjournment.
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Senate
Donnell
Judiciary Committee
Chamber
Donnellinisher
McCarean
D-Nev
M Grath
D-R.i
Secret War Files May Be Subpoenaed
Chairman Brewster of Massachusetts will tell the Senate War Investigating Committee that the panel may subpoena confidential War Department plans. The issue involves a pending inquiry into alleged irregularities in reconversion for warplanes.
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Brewster
FATAL GAME- Boy Slayer Faces Chair
Albany dispatch reports 14 year old Carl De Flumer faces potential execution after indictment on first degree murder charges in the strangulation of eight year old Bobby Wahrman. Bobby was found nude and hanged near the Mountenville reservoir after a dispute among several youths. Investigators noted bands tied around the deceased.
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Carl DeFlumer
Robert Wahirman
Harrison Duntiey
AP Wirephato
Carl de Flumer
Indy
Mina
Bobby Wahrman
Rhd
Robert
de Flamer Bay
Bobby
Iloutenville Reservaior
Soviet Vishinsky targets Truman policy on Turkey in Big Four talks
Moscow dispatch reports Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky used a bitter attack to challenge President Truman's plan for a Turkish consultative role in drafting Germany's peace. He cited Truman’s proposals while noting Turkey’s wartime status and pressed that small nations be excluded from the treaty deliberations. The debate centers on whether Turkey should gain a consultative voice as the Big Four discuss Germany’s economic unification and reparations terms.
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Truman
Turkey
Germany
Foreig
Andrei ¥. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
Key West
Wallace
United States
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Varkey
Johnny Come
Russia
Stiff Rules on Turk Greek Aid Lodge Plea
Washington leaders debate conditions for Greece and Turkey aid as Senate members press for strict requirements before backing President Truman. Senators Longe and McMahon weigh support versus congressional oversight while awaiting returns from Greece and Ankara on relief efforts.
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Longe
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Congress
Greece
Turkey
Massachusetts
Santo
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