Greece to Use U S Funds to Strengthen Armed Forces
Greek Prime Minister Demetrios Maximou said in an exclusive interview that part of the American loan should be used to fortify Greece’s defenses. He emphasized the need to prepare the nation to face external aggression and ensure security. The remarks were obtained by Virgil Pinkley of United Press Europe.
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Greece outlines military push and crisis outlook in Athens interview
Maximos stresses strengthening Greece's armed forces to restore normal conditions and deter external aggression. He cites concerted action against Greece and calls for outside reinforcement to combat guerrilla forces while detailing food shortages clothing needs and health challenges including tuberculosis and malaria in a 10-year recovery plan.
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Woman Rescues Son From Lake on His 30th Birthday
Mrs James Peters of Lakeville Indiana describes diving into a lake to rescue her four year old son Jimmy after he fell from a pier and was unconscious and blue. A neighbor called for aid but the quick actions of Peters and a passing carpenter saved the child who later vows to learn to swim.
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Eastern Airliner Sets Two Transcontinental Flight Records
An Eastern Airlines Constellation with Capt Eddie Rickenbacker set two records from California to Miami and Miami to New York. The Burbank to Miami leg took six hours 55 minutes, Miami to New York three hours 29 minutes 45 seconds, with an average speed of 340 mph across the continent and a peak of 491 mph.
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Picket Lines Reinstated Around Telephone Exchanges
Ernest Weaver, president of the Association of Communications and Equipment Workers, ordered a nationwide return to picket lines around major telephone exchanges on Monday after talks with Western Electric stalled. The union had briefly lifted lines to allow settled workers to return to work. We expect other telephone unions to honor the action.
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Republicans target $43 billion budget cut plan
Senate Republicans may abandon House accord and pursue a $4.5 billion savings goal. Taft says, if no compromise on the $6 billion House cut, the Senate will push a $33 billion president plan and seek a tax bill cutting $2.2 billion next year.
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Martin warns of radioactive cloud as weapon
Glenn L. Martin told a Senate subcommittee that scientists are studying a radioactive cloud released from aircraft at high altitude. He warned the device could surpass the atomic bomb in military value but might boomerang and drift back to strike American forces.
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Nitti Accepts Cabinet Task In Italian Crisis
Former Italian premier Francesco Nitti said he would accept a mandate to form a new cabinet after two days of consultations with party leaders. At 79, he sought broad coalition support and won a promise of Communist cooperation for representation in any government he might form.
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Truman returns from storm to comfort his ailing mother
President Truman flew home through severe weather to visit his mother Mrs Marshall Truman who was improving after two heart attacks. White House officials said her condition remained serious though she was more lucid and able to chat with her son during a long vigil at her Grandview Missouri bedside.
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Air industry leader urges 5 year national production plan
Oliver P. Echols president of the Aircraft Industries Association told a Senate commerce subcommittee a five year program is needed to restore a healthy commercial aviation sector. He warned American air leadership is jeopardized by lack of a national policy and called for rapid expansion of latest air weapons while noting government support is essential to prevent a trade downturn and financial crisis in the industry.
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Britain To Be Neutral On UN Palestine Inquiry
Britain will maintain a completely neutral position in the United Nations Palestine investigation and will present suggestions to the 11 member inquiry commission. Arab delegates held weekend meetings to decide whether to urge boycotting the inquiry, with Iraq’s Dr Fadhil Jamali saying a reserve stance is being taken and no decision yet made.
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Wedding Guests Stricken After Ill Reception in Massachusetts
More than 60 people attended a wedding reception in Easthampton Illinois? Massachusetts. About 40 were poisoned and rushed to hospitals in Northampton Holyoke and Springfield. Bridegroom Donald J. House was listed in serious condition.
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Herald American outlines today’s feature pages 23 through 27 covering Editorial Political Perspective The Good Old Days Bridge Books George Matthew Adams The Poets Corner Horoscope Crossword Puzzle Art Chat with related sections Amusement Reporter City Life Music Classified Radio Deaths Social Weather Vet News Financial Winchell and Today’s Pictures on page 12 with page numbers for each section.
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House Ready to Yield on Labor Bill Clashes
Senate conferee Senator Ellender of Oklahoma predicted President Truman will sign the labor bill, as House conferees prepared to yield on major points between their tougher measure and the Senate’s milder version after an organization meeting.
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CIO Board Warns Labor Bills May Bring Economic Crisis
The CIO executive board charged that pending labor legislation in Congress would push the country toward deep low mood and a serious economic crisis. Either House or Senate bills or a combination could trigger the effect, and the board urged President Truman to veto such legislation.
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Senate Labor Bill Clash Tests Republican Good Faith
Ellender urged acceptance of the Senate labor bill and warned that a veto override hinges on a Senate two thirds vote. Hartley cited the need for a compromise to win broader support and predicted Truman would veto any measure the House passes. Both lawmakers urged timely action, stressing the chance to advance labor legislation.
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Zone Mark Urged in Allied Occupation Areas
Proposals for a new tri zonal mark valid in American British and French zones of occupation in Germany were reported Saturday under examination as economic experts from the three nations opened trade negotiations.
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