West Berlin Outlaws Russian East Mark
Western powers outlaw the Russian east mark in their sectors of Berlin effective immediately, creating a dual currency system in the divided city. The western west mark will be used for rent and taxes in April while eastern uses remain for rationed foods this month.
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Berlin
United States
Britain
France
U. N
United Nations
U.N
Germany
Russia
Western Berlin
Coalition Wins In French Cantonal Elections
Paris AP report notes the France governing coalition gains lead as ballots counted from cantonal elections. De Gaulle followers emerge as the single largest party, with the Communists second. government bloc totals show Socialists, MR P, Radicals, Independent Socialists and others among 3.67 million votes. Total turnout 7,178,615. results pertain to general councillors, not national government.
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Paris
France
Henri Queuille
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaullists
Amusements And Editorial Notes From Washington Hotel
A compact page notes amusements, comics, and editorial items led by George Sokolsky. Markets, radio schedules, and social news fill the column, with sports and weather updates toward the end.
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George Sokolsky
Westbrook Pegle
Truman Says He Isn't Mad At Congress
President Truman declares no rift with Congress and fights the real estate lobby over housing and rent control. He vows to push his housing program including public housing and slum clearance and says disagreements will not derail bipartisan effort with Democratic leaders in Congress.
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Truman
Congress
Washington
United States Conference of Mayors
White House
Statler
House
Rayburn
Texas
Lucas
Senate
Democratic
Mon Wallgren
National Resources Security Board
Fire destroys Coshocton O Neil department store
A two story M. O Neil department store in Coshocton was destroyed by a fire that began shortly before midnight. Firemen battled for three hours to prevent spread to an adjacent apartment building and an Atlantic and Pacific grocery store, with damage estimated at 710000 dollars.
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Coshocton
M. O’neil
Atlantic & Pacific
40 Hour Week Ends Railroad Labor Dispute
Chicago March 21 AP Final terms on a 640 million dollar a year wage boost end an 11 month railroads dispute with 16 nonoperating unions. The 40 hour work week for 1,000,000 employees takes effect Sept 1 with a 7 cent retroactive raise and yardmasters on a six day week. Overtime is 1 1/2 times and Saturdays Sundays become ordinary days with staged days off.
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Chicago
G. E. Leighty
St. Louis
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Hoover Commission Recommends New Education Welfare Dept
The Hoover commission urges Congress to create a cabinet level Department of Education and Public Welfare. It also backs a unified federal medical administration merging services from five agencies. Some members dissented on separating health from welfare.
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Washington
Hoover Commission
Congress
Department of Education and Public Welfare
United Medical Administration
Armed Services
Veterans’ Administration
Public Health Service
Commission
Federal Security Agency
Medical Administration Agency
Herbert Hoover
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Interior Department
Foreign Service
X Ray Motion Picture Device Shows Heart at Work
USC scientists led by Dr. Irving Rehman announce a new x ray motion picture system that displays heart lungs and muscles in action. The device uses a 16 millimeter camera with a fluoroscopic screen and a mirror to produce three dimensional moving images for diagnostic use and permanent records.
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Paul F. Ellis
United Press
OS Angeles
University of Southern California
U.S.C
Irving Rehman
Dr. Rehman
Rehman
Apple Pie Special at Liberty Bakery
Liberty Bakery on 1030 6th SW offers a Monday special with apple pie priced at 45 cents. Local shoppers are advised to visit for the value deal.
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Liberty Bakery
Weekend Traffic Crackdown Brings 29 Arrests
Police and sheriff deputies arrested 29 motorists over the weekend with 13 from the sheriff's office, most for speeding on Route 8 corridors. The period saw four accidents reported by deputies and 16 by police, with only four arrestees involved in crashes.
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Sheriff's Office
Sheriff’s Office
Tax Payers Meeting At Fairmount Home Tonight
Notice announces a taxpayers meeting at Fairmount Children's Home at 8 p m tonight with details pending.
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Fairmount Children’s Home
First In Television Large 52 in. Picture
The notice promotes a 52 inch television model at Home Furniture Co located at 229 Market Street South. It highlights large screen quality and affordable terms for payment. Local shoppers are invited to visit for demonstrations and pricing.
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Home Furniture Co
Mkt. S
Million Dollar Dope Ring Busted in New York
Police seized $1 950 000 worth of pure cocaine and arrested Ralph Lopez 32 John Lopez 38 and Jose Gonzales 28. A detective posing as a chambermaid aided the investigation. The suspects arraigned on illegal possession charges and linked to smuggling rings serving merchant seamen. Sixty ounces of cocaine found at their furnished room headquarters.
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New York
Underworld
Ralph Lopez
John Lopez
Jose Gonzales
John F. Cottone
Chicago
Detroit
Canton Smoke Abatement Report Delayed Two Weeks
The Coal Producers Committee for Smoke Abatement reports Canton smog study will be ready in two to three weeks, delaying a city ordinance. Anthony J. Russo quotes Jack Vogele saying reports for two West Virginia cities must precede Canton’s. The final report will be presented at a joint council and local smoke committee meeting.
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Coal Producers Committee
Canton
Anthony J. Russo
Jack Vogele
Producers Organization
West Virginia
Vogele
Russo
London Police Crack Down After Mosley March Riots
Twelve men admitted breaking up a Mosley Union Movement march were fined five pounds each after clashes in London’s East End. Rioting injured about 20 people, including eight officers, as Communists and opponents clashed with Mosley supporters amid massive police containment and rival gatherings.
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London
Sir Oswald Mosley
East End
Sir Oswald
Mosley
Spring Arrives On First Full Spring Day With Mild Weather
The report notes a sunny Sunday at 5 49 p m with a 44 degree thermometer marking normal for the season. Forecasters predict cooler, possibly rainy weather ahead while snow remains in sheltered spots and highway traffic runs heavy.
Four survivors rescued after Tennessee plane crash on Hangover Mountain
Rescuers recovered four injured survivors from a wreck on Hangover Mountain in Calderwood Tennessee after a three day ordeal. Pilot James Hardy 23 suffered leg and arm fractures while passenger Mrs. Fred Hall 40 had a broken jaw. The other victims Fred Hall 42 Orville Rich 38 could walk. TVA and Army helicopters aided the effort with Dr. Robert H Haralson Jr. attending. The crash occurred Friday afternoon and all were from Detroit Michigan.
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Tenn
James Hardy
Hangover Mountain
Maryville
J. N. Newcomb
Glendale
Calif
Mr. Hardy
Mr. Newcomb
Jerry Gorbell
Los Angeles
Charles Hudson
Tennessee Valley Authority Transportation Division
Robert H. Haralson Jr
TVA
Hardy
Fred Hall
Orville Rich
Detroit
Mich
Stephen A. Walker
Civilization
Soviet Organ Accuses Finland in Peace Treaty Violations
The Leningrad party organ accuses Finland of violating the peace treaty by freeing war criminals and secretly rearming. It calls for Finland to accept closer friendship with the Soviet Union and to realign its internal democratic line accordingly.
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Finland
Russia
Leningrad Party
Lenin
Stalin
Soviet Union
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