House defense request tops $647 million in new budget
Amid cold weather disruptions in Central New York the House Armed Services Committee prepared a defense bill proposing $12.9 billion in cash and contracts for the coming year. Speaker Vinson said amendments may be sought to boost atomic and aerial defenses, with emphasis on strengthening the air arm and anti submarine measures as the nation weighs Russia's atomic secret. Public notices referenced weather closures and traffic impacts along Buckly Road and Route 1 near Pitcher Hill.
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Sis Lenihs
Washington
House
Armed Services
Jamillee
Buckly Rd
Earley
Pitcher Hill
Onondaga Lake Okwy
Jimany
Dwight D. Eisen- Wolt
Watlie Jay
Srathe
Liverpool
Unairman Vinson
Armed Services Committee
United States
Russia
Vinson
Fisenhower
Senate
Air Force
Elmer Thomas
Cohen
Policy Study Is Urged By German Democracy Council
Charles M. La Follette former Wuerttem berg Baden military governor and national director of Americans for Democratic Action urged Congress and the White House to launch a presidential commission to study American policy in Germany. He warned of dangers in the current course and noted a rebirth of militarism and totalitarianism. Rep Javits and Sen Gillette echoed calls for a broader review.
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Congress
White House
Germany
Charles M. la Follette
Wuerttemberg-Baden
Ott
la Follette
Americans For Democratic Action
Ystaup
Coordinating’ ‘Council of
Geremany
Rep. Javits
Gillette
Iowa
Drowned Girl Identified After Canal Death
Sheriff orders probe into the New Year disappearance of June Hill 13 of Nedrow. The body found in the Barge Canal harbor was identified by her mother Mrs. Hattie Bogart and sister Mrs. Gladys Jones. The case traces to a January 1 Children’s Court appearance and two weeks of private searching.
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Robert G. Waaspren
Hil
Nedrow
Italy
Barge Canal
Hattie Bogart
Lattimore is Target Again in Senate Clash
Senator McCarthy plans a Senate speech accusing Owen J. Lattimore, a U S Far Eastern affairs expert, of being Russia's cop spy in the State Department. Lattimore, calling the charge pure moonshine, will respond before the Senate with a formal defense after returning from Afghanistan to testify.
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Washington
FBI
McCarthy
Senate
Russia
State Department
Owen J. Lattimore
Wisconsin
Lattimore
Afghanistan
Crommelin Plans Senate Run Against Hill
SAN FRANCISCO Navy Captain John G. Crommelin announced he will seek the Senate seat held by Senator Lister Hill. He flies to Alabama with plans to run as an independent since filing for the Democratic primary is closed. Crommelin, 44, is on a disciplinary furlough at half pay for criticizing Armed Forces unification policies. His wife and children remain in California until the school term ends.
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San Francisco
Navy
John G. Crommelin
Senate
Lister Hill
Crommelin
Iss
Miami heat hits record March highs in warm front report
The Miami area sweltered as temperatures peaked at 68 degrees setting a March record in 35 years of weather data. The city and outskirts felt hotter, with Miami Beach also registering high heat. Marquis Childs analyzes the mood in an editorial.
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Miami
Mercury
Repub
Weather Bureau
Miami Beach
Miami International Airport
Marquis Childs
Dewey Signs Tax Bill Granting Schools Speaker Payments
Governor Dewey approved a bill authorizing local public school boards to pay commencement speakers. The measure, pushed by Republican Senator Floyd E. Anderton of Binghamton, permits setting the payment amount.
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Albany
Dewey
Floyd E. Anderton
Binghamton
Deficit Drops After 1949 Tax Payments
The federal budget deficit has fallen to 1 billion dollars following final 1949 income tax receipts. Despite the dip, sharp, prolonged rise is expected later, according to officials.
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Washington CP
Boy 8 Survives Tunnel Sweep Near Main Street
An eight year old, Patrick Joseph Keily Mio, was swept 300 feet through a tunnel under Main Street in East Aurora. He emerged battered but alive after grabbing a tree root and rock to pull himself out, telling his mother he feared he would not survive.
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East Aurora
Theft Goes Bad After Beacon Clothing Co Break-in
Oklahoma City police recovered all items from a Beacon Clothing Co break-in after a robbery that netted $4,200 in suits. Officers noted one suspect blamed as the 13 Jinx while a passerby alerted authorities, arousing curiosity. Detectives traced missing goods to a fifth street window entry and arrested alleged confederates.
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Oklahoma City
Boston
Essex St
Ala
H. McGill
J. W. Long
Beacon Clothing Co
Acheson Pushes Point Four Aid Plan Before Senate
Secretary of State Dean Acheson urged swift approval of President Truman’s Point Four program to aid backward nations with technical, health, scientific and public administration missions. He said such help fights Communism by delivering practical solutions in food and livelihood, noting the first year could spend about 45 million dollars and involve university and government personnel.
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Washington
Truman
Acheson
Grounding of Missouri captain pleads guilty to negligence
Capt William D Brown admitted sole responsibility for the Missouri grounding before a Navy Court Martial in Norfolk. He cited orders and the mental strain of salvage as factors, expressing regret for harm caused. Brown and two other officers face charges of negligence and neglect of duty.
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Norfolk
William D. Brown
Missouri
Brown
Otheers
Chesapeake Bay
Admira
Auvosate
Big Mo
Operaions
Frank & Morris
Stuart S. Murray
Maurice &. Curts
Robert F. Hickey
Albert K. Morehouse
Charles O. Comp
Leon J. Manees
Frank T. Ward
Ralph A. Croom
Blum Foe Of Reds Dies Veteran French Socialist Leader
Paris reports Leon Blum veteran French Socialist leader died today at age 77 or 78 He was thrice premier before and after World War II active in government anti Nazi and anti Communist figure famed for sharp debates and for editing Le Populaire born in 1870s and long a key elder statesman of the Socialist party.
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Paris
Leon Blum
Jeader
Blum
France
Andre Marie
European Unity,movement
V ‘Blum
Taj
National Assembly
Klum
Socialist Party
le Populaire
Hitchhiking Horse Sparks $600 Suit in Tacoma
Jerry Murray files a $600 suit claiming a horse owned by Frances Jackson jumped into his car while he drove on a state highway last January. He seeks $200 for pain and suffering and $5 for cleaning clothes after the incident damaged his vehicle and license plate.
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Tacoma
Wash
Jerry Murray
Frances Jackson
Murray
Hugh Billing
Mar Billington
Ray
Shape of Tax Things to Come By Bill Davidson
Albany Bureau counts on a forecast of chaotic tax returns before April 18. A Syracuse taxpayer mails part of an old gray shirt and 90 percent of a 1b. a Buffalo resident uses a pink return envelope for newspaper clippings. six pay tax with pennies, nickels, and dimes. About 15,000 forge payments. 1,300 shocks go to tail order houses and other firms. Envelopes switchers blamed. Roughly 90,000 forget to deduct 10 percent. many expect refunds. Three women and one man ask about a dependency credit for pets. answer remains no.
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Bill Davidson
Albany U
Bureau
Department
Syracuse
Buffalo
Income Tax Bureau
Tax Bureau
Fumes Overwhelm Dozens At Belle Vista Sanatorium Fire
A basement fire at Belle Vista Sanatorium in Springfield Township Philadelphia filled upper rooms with toxic fumes. About 31 patients, including 30 others, were overcome while rescuers freed many through broken windows. Fire spread from the basement laundry. patients on the first and second floors were affected, with women evacuated through window openings.
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Philadelphia
San
Springfield Township
Jrvato
Belle Vista Sanatorium
Springfeld Township
Edward H. Chew
Washington
Truman
Colin
Mickey Rooney's Dad Dies at 58
Hollywood report says Joe Yule, 58, vaudeville veteran and father of actor Mickey Rooney, died of a heart attack. He collapsed after sending for his son and was pronounced dead soon after. Los Angeles doctors note an alarming rise in patients selling blood to fund liquor, with one admitting five pints in a month under a law requiring three months between donations.
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Hollywood
Joe Yule
Mickey Rooney
Los Angeles
Vernon Soper
Phoebus Berman
General Hospital
McCusker Arrested After Hat Salute Disturbs Glasgow
In Glasgow, Patrick McCusker was arrested for disturbing the peace after he raised his hat to women awaiting a street car. Reportedly two white mites were seen scurrying atop his head beneath the hat.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Patrick McCusker
Customer to Set Own Price on Meal at Bedford Restaurant
In Bedford Indiana Chase York plans a customer set own price system at Mitchell restaurant this week. Diners will name their price for meals and drop cash in a box with no one knowing the amount. York believes the plan will boost business and save staff time by cutting down on cashier work.
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Bedford
Ind
CPI
Chase York
Mitchell
York
Jose
Willys-Overland Cuts Prices at Toledo Dealers Meet
Willys-Overland announced price cuts on its leading models ranging from 40 to 120 dollars at a Toledo dealers sales convention and press preview. The event showcased an entirely new line of Willys-Overland vehicles.
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Toledo
Willys-Overland Bn
Willys-Overland
Einstein backs disarmament and pacifist aid referenced
Preparedness advocate Dr Albert Einstein told a New York reporter that professional soldiers and sailors press for varied preparations. He cited Hans Muller as an example, noting the elderly man learned stoking and harp playing so he would be ready for the afterlife.
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Albert Einstein
New York
Hans Muller
Playoff Lineups for Nats vs Knickerbockers in New York
Radio readers get tonight's eastern division playoff lineups for Syracuse Nats and New York Knickerbockers in New York City. Syracuse starters include Schayes Gabor Rannum Cervi Seymour with reserves Kovie Chollet Levane Pa Matknowski. New York counters with Braun Ritter Simmons McGuire Rorlyn Corley Peterson Rat and reserves Vandéweghe Gallatin Noel Donovan Lampp Von Bredaktorff. Score by quarters listed but incomplete text.
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Syracuse Nats
New York Knickerbockers
New York City
NEW York Braun
Ritter
Simmons
McGuire
Rorlyn
Corley
Peterson
New York
Vandéweghe, Gallatin
Noel, Donovan, Lampp, von Bredaktorff
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