Russian Officer Arrested in Oregon Espionage Case
Assistant FBI Agent Julius A. Bernard announced the arrest of Lt. Nicolai Gregorvich Redin, 29, a Russian naval officer, on espionage charges involving plans and information about the USS Yellowstone destroyer tender. The warrant was issued in Seattle March 22, and Redin was nabbed in Portland while attempting to board the Russian ship Alma Ata.
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Portland
Ore
FBI
Julius A. Bernard
Nicolai Gregorvich Redin
U. S. S. Yellowstone
Seattle
Lt. Redin
Harbor
Russian Naval Lt. Arrested in Portland Espionage Case
Portland agents of the FBI arrested Russian Naval Lt. Nicolai G. Redin aboard the Soviet cannery ship Alma Ata in Portland harbor on a charge of espionage. He was taken to FBI headquarters for arraignment before US Commissioner Robert Leedy.
Army Plane Moves Sand Coulee Man for Mercy Flight
An Army Air Transport Command plane rushed William M. Anderson 54 of Sand Coulee to St. Louis for an emergency lung operation after doctors diagnosed an abscess following pneumonia. Col. Kitchingham secured rapid approval from Gen. Gaffney in Washington. The flight carried Anderson, his sister Julia Anderson, Maj. Albert Van Sickle, Lt. Ruth Verhulst, pilots Lt. Kenneth Herman and Howard Meek, refueling in Omaha.
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Great Falls
Army Air Transport Command
Montana
St. Louis
Dale V. Gaffney
A.T.C
Col
Kitchingham
Omaha
Neb
Anderson
Julia Anderson
Albert van Sickle
A. T.C
Ruth Verhulst
Kenneth Herman
Howard Meek
More Rubber for Tires Available
The Civilian Production Administration authorized substantially more natural rubber for truck and bus tires and inner tubes. The increase follows larger shipments of natural rubber from the Far East, CPA said.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
Far East
CPA
Geologist Warns Pacific Water Test May Trigger 300 Mile Wave
A nationally known geologist predicted that the planned water surface test of the atom bomb in the Pacific could create a tidal wave radiating up to 300 miles in all directions from the blast site, threatening coastlines.
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ST. Louis
Pacific
Allies Reach Tough yet Lenient German Economic Accord
Four power Allied control council in Berlin agrees on postwar Germany economics, favoring strict limits on war industries and looser rules for peacetime production. The pact preserves Ruhr heavy industry with annual steel quotas around 7.5 million tons after review, balancing Russian and British views while enabling substantial trade.
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Washington
Germany
Allied Control Council
Berlin
United States
Russia
Lucius D. Clay
U. S
Ruhr
Clay
Potsdam
Britain
Families of G. I.'s Going to Europe
About 1 200 dependents of 676 officers and 24 enlisted men will sail for Europe in mid April to join occupation forces. Notables include Mrs. Mark Clark and Mrs. Lucius D. Clay. The War Department said all eligible requests were granted and timing depended on overseas stay and future assignments.
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Washington
Europe
Mark Clark
Austria
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
War Department
Rationing No Help Now in Feeding the Hungry
President Truman's famine emergency committee on March 26 rejected food rationing as a solution for aiding other lands. Chester C. Davis said relief should focus on sending wheat and fats to famine areas by July, with voluntary measures deemed sufficient.
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Washington
Truman
Herbert H. Lehman
Chester C. Davis
Super Railroad Trains Described in New Plan
New York dispatch reports two revolutionary Chesapeake and Ohio trains with built in motion picture theaters lending libraries news tickets telephones and individual radios in each seat. Plans include child care facilities flowers art exhibits motor operated doors air purification allowing smoking lounges in every coach and super sanitary toilets.
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New York
Revolutionary” Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Carl E. Newton
Montana crop plantings dip from last year
Montana farmers are projected to plant 6 858 000 acres of principal crops this season. Spring wheat, flaxseed, dry peas and potatoes likely fall, while corn, oats, barley, beans and sugar beets rise. Sugar beet acreage may reach 92 000 acres with a record crop anticipated.
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Helena
Montana
Agricultural Economics Bureau
Overseas Veterans Returning Home
Overseas veterans returning to the United States after service in foreign theaters were announced. On the Cody Victory due in New York March 26: S/Sgt. Joseph Strub Helena First Lt. Ralph A. Solum Missoula. On the Santa Isabel due in New York March 26: Corp. George A. Swanson Big Timber Sgt. Dave Yeager Ronan T 4 Howard L. Osterman Black Eagle T 5 Thomas N. Perkins Anaconda Sgt. John Broberg Billings Pvt. Robert S. Herlevi Red Lodge.
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Montana
United States
Associated Press
Cody
New York
Joseph Strub
Helena
Ralph A. Solum
Missoula
Santa Isabel
Corp
George A. Swanson
Big Timber
Dave Yeager
Ronan
Howard L. Osterman
Black Eagle
Thomas N. Perkins
Ana
U N Security Council votes to hear Iran USSR matter at conclave
At Atlantic City March 25 the U N A R A committee backed a U S led program to curb occupation armies. It would bar using local food fuel and land and restrict relief distribution. The Soviet delegation opposed debating the proposal and abstained from voting along with several others.
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U. N. Security Council
Atlantic City
N. J
United States
Committee On
Austria
C. Tyler Wood
Wood
Council
Allied Council For
United Kingdom
Draft Bill Vote Set for April 9
Senate military committee split over continuing the draft and set a vote for April 9 five weeks before the present act expires. Public hearings will follow House hearings on the extension and possible cross chamber agreement. A long path to passage remains uncertain if the extension is approved or if a compromise is needed.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
House Military Committee
Lenate Group
Congress
Senate
House
Johnson
D-Colo
Austin
R-Vt
War Patterson
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Kauf Murder Trial Defendant Recalls Night of Wife Slaying
Howard H. Kauf testified he cannot recall the events after leaving a Butte tavern the night of February 8, denying any intent to kill his ex wife Hazel Kauf while sobbing and saying she must be dead though he hopes she is alive. He described loving her and tearfully recalled his life with her after their divorce. The trial adjourned for the day with cross examination ongoing.
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Kauf
Howard H. Kauf
Butte
Hazel
T. E. Downey
South Dakota
Coeur d’Alenes
Philipsburg
Hazel A. Kauf
C I O Seeks Vatican Russia Dialogue Through Unions
Washington report says C I O officials using world trade union links with Moscow are pursuing closer Vatican Russia ties. George Michanowsky, C I O Latin American affairs chief, has met papal officials and Moscow representatives and sent informal proposals to both sides. He remains optimistic.
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Washington
Russia
Vatican
Moscow
George Michanowsky
Michanowsky
New York
Sidney Hillman
World Federation of Trade Unions
Beet Growers Meet on 1946 Contracts
Colorado and Montana beet growers and Great Western Sugar officials met to discuss 1946 contracts in Denver. After a lengthy session they adjourned to reconvene at 1 30 Wednesday afternoon with no agreements announced.
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Denver
Colorado
Montana
Great Western Sugar Company
Soviet Forces Still in Iran's Borders
Tehran reports say Soviet troops continue moving north toward Russia with no confirmed crossing of the Iran border. Iranian officials note Russian units have advanced in southern Azerbaijan but not joined Kurdish actions, while observers speculate a partial withdrawal to the Azerbaijan border with possible justification. An American officer described tanks and troops moving toward Zenjan.
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Tehran
Iran
Russia
Red Army
Soviet Union
Azerbaijan
Kazvin
Zenjan
Lewis Announces Coal Mine Strike
John L. Lewis signaled 400000 United Mine Workers to lay down tools next Monday in a bid to shut off the nations bituminous fuel supply. He rejected operators wage offers, urging action as steel production would be affected immediately and spring demand loomed.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Lewis
C. I O
Weather Outlook for Butte and Montana
Partly cloudy with occasional showers and a cooler day ahead in Butte Wednesday. Temperatures near mid fifties at the School of Mines and Airport with 24 hour highs around 61 to 62 and nights near 32 to 33. West of Divide shows mostly cloudy skies with showers and a cooler afternoon while east of Divide remains mostly clear increasing clouds in the west.
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Butte
School of Mines
Montana
Divide
West Portion
Boats Sought to Rebuild China's War-Depleted Fleet
Los Angeles March 26 A N R A official said the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation administration is seeking 200 senior type fishing boats 60 to 85 feet long in Pacific ports to convoy to China. China once operated about 100000 fishing vessels before the war.
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Los Angeles
China
Pacific
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Sol Lischinsky
Senate Support of Building Subsidy Urged
Senator Wyatt urged Senate backing for a 600 million subsidy program to speed 2,700,000 new houses mainly for veterans by end of 1947. He argued subsidies are cheaper than across the board price hikes, while opponents warned of economic disruption and questioned effectiveness. he also sought restored authority to set ceilings on existing housing.
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Washington
House
Wilson Wyatt
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
Wyatt
Louisville
Taft
Ohio
Capehart
Indiana
Millikin
Colorado
Congress
Curb Petrillo Bill Agreed By Conference Committee
A bill to curb James C Petrillo, head of the American Federation of Musicians, was agreed upon by a Senate House conference committee. Both chambers approved different forms, and the panel adopted the House version with changes. The measure returns to both chambers for final approval.
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Washington
James C Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Senate House Conference
Conference Committee
House
Senate
Group Named to Decide on Procedure
The United Nations Security Council voted to hear the Iranian Russian case at its current meeting and then named a subcommittee to decide when and how Iran would be heard. Members Byrnes Gromyko and Bonnet were tasked to report back by 1 p.m. Wednesday.
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New York
United Nations Security Council
Russia
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Andrei A. Gromyko
Henri Bonnet
Security Council
M.S. T
Gromyko
United Nations
North Side Athletic Club Drives Toward 10000 Goal
The North Side Athletic Club reports $4175 raised in a five day drive toward a $10000 campaign for a broad program of sports and activities. Campaign chairman Packy Buckley says some zones remain to be visited and the April 22 deadline looms. Donations can be left with Nick Rotering Emmett Lyons Charles Staples or mailed to 318 North Main.
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New North Side Athletic Club
Patrick M
Packy) Buckley
Nick Rotering
Emmett Lyons
Clifford's
East Broadway
Charles F. Staples
Hennessy
North Main
Kansas City voters keep non partisan rule in city vote
The Kansas City election showed voters favor preserving non partisan government. Democrat Robert K. Ryland led the ticket for mayor against William E. Kemp as returns from 300 of 462 precincts were tallied, Kemp leading Ryland.
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Kansas City
Pendergast
Robert K. Ryland
William E. Kemp
Citizens Standard
Kemp
Ryland
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House Committee On un-American
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