Truman Aims to Move Grain Abroad in Famine Relief Plan
Diplomatic observers report President Truman may push methods to ship grain overseas amid famine. Officials note potential grain seizures to meet schedules, while farmers’ stocks are not to be requisitioned. The dispute risks triggering political fallout as Moscow ships grain to France at the French Communist Party’s request, and tensions rise with Argentina over Uruguay wheat shipments.
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Anderson
Acheson
State Department
Russia
France
United States
South America
Argentina
Juan Feron
Uruguay
Global famine sparks debate on nationalist violence
Diplomats note a shift in stance toward Uruguay replacing Argentina as a base. They warn extremist parties may gain traction across Europe amid food shortages. Indian famine could push nationalist efforts toward more aggressive actions and violence, observers say.
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Uruguay
Argentina
United States
Britain
India
Brain Child to Enter Military Tests in 1942
Murray claims to have created a compact Radio Control Box called the BC 756 or stick box. He says pilots tested it successfully, patent filed, and that the unit can control power and television in flight. He promises further development and growing use in years ahead.
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Murray
Pete Murray
Tempting Casserole For Monday Tomato and Sauerkraut
Tempting casserole recipe serving four uses crabmeat and lobster with mushrooms butter and cream. Includes steps to sauté mushrooms, mix with seafood, bake in a shallow dish, and finish under a broiler with bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Man Arrested After Inn Brawl Along Boonsboro Pike
Lloyd P. Gruber was arrested Sunday morning on charges related to an alleged inn brawl on the Boonsboro pike. He faces assault on an officer and interfering with Deputy Bruce Spickler in the line of duty, with a hearing set this week. Deputy Spickler and Constable Newcomer also arrested a man and a woman for drunken and disorderly conduct at the inn.
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Lloyd P. Gruber
Boonsboro Pike
Gruber
Bruce Spickler
Spickler
Newcomer
Larceny Reported From Paul Hines Clubhouse
Larceny of fishing tackle and kitchen utensils valued at 18 dollars occurred at the Paul Hines clubhouse. The incident was reported to the sheriff's officers last night at tietam Station.
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Paul Hines
Antietam Station
Soldier to Return on Blue Ridge Victory
Sgt. Norman E. Morin of this city is listed as a passenger aboard the Blue Ridge Victory due in New York tomorrow with a cargo of GIs returning from overseas duty. In Kingston Ih April 27 Lillian Kamp saw a fox, threw a stone, killed it, and collected a $2 bounty from the county clerk.
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Norman E. Morin
Blue Ridge Victory
New York
Kingston
Lillian Kamp
de Kalb County
Cantrel Resigns As Legion Head In Maryland
Joseph A. Cantrel resigns as commander of the American Legion, Maryland, to run for State Senate from Montgomery County. State executive committee to act at May 4 special meeting. If accepted, eight state vice commanders will name a new commander.
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Joseph A. Cantrel
American Legion
Department of Maryland
Cantrel
Montgomery County
Legion
Christian Laymen Work Reviewed by Washington County Council
A report on six month activity of the Council of Christian Laymen was read by John J. Porter at the YMCA board meeting. Plans include a Gospel Truck with singers, films, and outdoor meetings to reach nonchurchgoers, plus distribution of small Bible books.
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Council of Christian Laymen
Washington County
John J. Porter
Board of Directors
YMCA
Hagerstown
Max Fiery
J.C. Fylde
Maryland Theater
Auring
Maryland
International Council of Religious Education
Wilson P. Sperow
Woodland Way
Paull Shields
Councill
VFW Post to Study Food Conservation Efforts
The W. D. Byron Post 1936 VFW will decide how to cooperate with President Truman's National Famine Relief Campaign to aid starving overseas. A letter from Joseph M. Stack, commander-in-chief, Kansas City, Mo, will be reviewed by A. S. Durst and the post for action. The post pledges full possible aid.
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W. D. Byron
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Truman
Joseph M. Stack
V.F.W
Kansas City
A. S. Durst
Lumber For France Sails From Los Angeles Harbor
Three million board feet of lumber sailed into Los Angeles harbor but quickly set sail again for Le Havre France. Cargo loaded at Northern Pacific ports.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Harbor
la Havre
France
Explorer Capt. Bartlett dies at 70 in New York
Captain Robert A. Bartlett known as Cap'n Bob, famed Arctic explorer, died at Harkness Pavilion Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center at 70 after an acute kidney and heart condition. Born in Newfoundland, he led expeditions including support of Admiral Peary near the North Pole in 1909.
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New York
Robert A
Bob” Bartlett
Harkness Pavilion
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Admiral Peary
North Pole
Robert Abram Bartlett
New Yorker Held Made Large Bets
William B. Benjamin a 36 year old New Yorker admitted losing up to 46000 dollars a day at race tracks and was arrested on stand larceny charges for swindling credit firms out of more than 500000 dollars in the last four months District Attorney Frank S Hogan said Benjamin admitted the accusations and authorities claimed he swindled lenders across New York City.
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New York
William B. Benjamin
Frank S. Hogan
Hogan
Benjamin
Dies in Baltimore as Canal Association President
Roy Miller, 63, president of the Louisiana Texas Intercoastal Canal Association, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after a third abdominal operation for an intestinal obstruction. He had been stricken in December while visiting at the ranch home of his son, Harry Miller, in Junction, Texas.
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Baltimore
Roy Miller
Louisiana-Texas Intercoastal Canal Association
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Harry Miller
Junction
Texas
Betting Losses Hit $46,000 at the Races
An attorney quoted Benjamin saying the $46,000 loss was the most he ever testified at the track. He noted his typical bets ranged from $500 across the board to $1,500 on a single race, with most funds lost at gambling on horse racing.
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Benjamin
Berthold Schwartz Credited With Invention Of Cannon
A German monk Berthold Schwartz is credited with inventing the cannon with early projectiles including stones and darts, marking a pivotal development in weaponry.
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Berthold Schwartz
British Loan Vote Looms With Possible Absences
The Senate heads toward a late week vote on the 3.75 billion dollar British loan bill. Absences could decide the outcome as several key lawmakers campaign at home or attend foreign ministers talks. Senators Glass and Bailey are voting yes while Bilbo and Gossett oppose. Connally and Vandenberg are in Paris advising Byrnes.
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Senate
Glass
D- Va
Bailey
D-Nc
Bilbo
D-Miss
Gossett
Idaho
Connally
Texas
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Paris
Byrnes
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