Spain's ERP inclusion draws mixed reaction and critique
In a debate on adding Spain to the ERP, critics call the move misguided and risky. They argue Franco's regime is unsavory and warn it could fuel Communist gains in Italy, while noting U.S. policy and UN positions complicate the decision. Prominent voices include CIO President Philip Murray and Governor Thomas E. Dewey.
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House of Representatives
Spain
Europe
United States
Franco
Russia
Stalin
America
Argentina
House
Washington
CIO
Philip Murray
Aniewer to Previous Passe Lasker Award Winner HORIZON' 16
A list of clues and answers appears, including terms on heart disease, compass, period, chair, fish eggs, Greek letters, and a vertical word puzzle. The page mixes crossword style hints with scattered references to people and places.
My Day in London and Southampton with the Mayor
The columnist describes greeting by the Southampton mayor and wife, the unveiling plans for Grosvenor Square on April 12, and memories of the British welcome. They discuss the statue dedication, the christening bottle ritual, and reactions to the Marshall Plan debate regarding Spain. Also notes letters from English families seeking US marriages and remarks on postwar economic plans for Europe.
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
London
Southampton
Grosvenor Square
Gallineau
Lewis Douglas
United States
Washington
Iowa
Truman Starts Global Aid Program With $1.105 Billion
President Truman ordered the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to advance 1.105 billion dollars for military and economic aid to China and non Communist Europe. The funds will flow to the president's office to sustain the plan until Congress approves a 6.098 billion dollar appropriation. Lovett was directed to negotiate quick aid pacts with 16 Marshall Plan nations in Europe.
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Washington
Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
China
Europe
RFC
Congress
Mr. Truman
Robert A. Lovett
Tennis veteran Bobby Riggs defends energy use in match play
In Chicago Riggs argues for conserving energy during tennis bouts with Jack Kramer. He says he values efficiency and must parcel out his resources carefully.
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Chicago
Jack Kramer
Bobby Riggs
Spurt In Recruiting Upsets Draft Plan And Margerine Fight
A wave of higher than expected military recruiting in January and March boosted air force navy and army numbers well above monthly quotas, while margarine tax politics trigger clashes in Congress led by August Andresen and Harold Cooley. Truman tax veto debate faltered as Democrats largely stayed silent in the House and Senate.
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Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Air Force
Navy
August Andresen
Red Wing
Minnesota
House Agricultural Committee
Andresen
Harold Cooley
North Carolina
House
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Truman
Rayburn
Senate
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
White House
Barkley
Hatch
New Mexico
Kilgore
West Virginia
G.O.P
Air Armada urged to rely on airlift over bases and 4000 planes
A confidential report by the National Defense Research Board argues for a vast merchant air fleet to counter Russian submarine threats and speed supply lines. It warns that 4,000 cargo planes are needed, with current freighters far short, and urges abandoning base-centric strategy for expendable air transport backbone. It also notes veterans and civil air freight groups lack CAB certificates after years of effort.
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Pentagonic Boys
National Defense Research and Development Board
America
Russia
Research Board
Veterans’ Air Freight Lines
Langdon P. Marvin
Congressional Air Policy Committee
Research and Development Board
Medal Reaches Wichita Veteran After 28 Years
Floyd Stuck chief deputy city marshal finally receives his long delayed army of occupation medal. The award arrives with ribbon and lapel button twenty eight years after his service in Germany.
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Wichita
Kan
Floyd Stuck
Germany
Army of Occupation
General Clay's Berlin warning foreshadows crisis
Marquis Childs reports Gen. Lucius D. Clay warned of a Berlin showdown and possible war, urging balance to avoid triggering jitters in America. The piece traces the risk of evacuations, European repercussions, and questions for policy including manpower readiness and a potential government-in-exile amid France’s upheaval.
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Washington
Berlin
Us D. Clay
Clay
Senate Armed Service Committee
Bataan
Germany
Europe
United States
Middle West
James L. Reston
New York Times
Congress
France
Where Not To Eat and What Not To Eat
Henry McLemore reports from Nashville with tongue in cheek as he catalogs dining follies on the New York to Los Angeles trek. He jokes about dining perils and lists eateries to avoid, promising a future piece from Dallas.
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New York
Los Angeles
Nashville
Tennessee
James Stahlman
Nashville Banner
Dune
Mr. Hines
Mayo Brothers
Willie Mae
James A. Garfield
Pine Tree Inn
al Capone
Purple Gang
Oak Ridge
Lilienthal
Italy
Jake
Bill
Harry
Joe
Dallas
Texas
Little Mothers’ Club
Dick Andrade
Buddy Fogelson
Roland Bond
UN panel rejects Russia on world atomic control plan
The United Nations Atomic Energy Commission voted 9 to 2 against Russia's proposals for world atomic control. The plan was called unrealistic and unworkable, effectively stalling the two year effort to secure east west agreement on anti weapon machinery. Britain France China and Canada led the condemnation and urged the commission to abandon discussion.
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Lake Success
N.Y
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Russia
Soviet
Ukraine
Great Britain
France
China
Canada
Atomic Commission
Commission
Barbs on education and work ethic in odd reflections
A teacher praises student originality while noting spelling errors. The piece argues the right spirit boosts effort and attendance at work, contrasting with negative reactions to sloppy spelling among students.
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