U S Aid Aims to Train a Chinese Army
The United States considers aiding China to organize and maintain a modern army of moderate size up to sixty divisions with an intended mix of central government and communist troops. The plan, approved by Gen. George C. Marshall, awaits congressional authorization as Secretary Byrnes seeks legislation before the Paris talks.
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United States
Congress
George C. Marshall
China
Asia
United Nations
Byrnes
Senate
McKellar
DA Tenn
Bia
Paris
Foreign Relations Committee For Action
Burns
Republic of China
Paris Session Critical For World Peace
The piece discusses the Paris conference and a possible shift toward Moscow concessions. It argues Washington and London urge Moscow to concede on security and peace terms as Russia shows signs of nearing collaboration.
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Paris
America
England
Washington
London
Moscow
Rossia
Soviet Union
Pocatello Girl Wins Idaho Elks Outstanding Student Award
Miss Mary Martineau recent high school graduate from Pocatello won Idaho State Elks association Most Valuable Student prize and is entered in the national contest. She lives with her mother at 406 South Johnston and received a $300 luncheon award with remarks from Judge Baum and local education leaders. The Elks plan ongoing support through the National Foundation as Miss Martineau progresses toward the $600 national prize.
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Mary Martineau
Idaho State Elks Association
Miss Martineau
Mary Co. Martineau
South
Johnson
the Elks
Idaho
Baum
Martineau
Bannock Hotel
Pocatello
Blackfoot
O. R. Baum
Elks National Foundation
Elks Lodges
National Honor Society
Mary
Clotilde
L. D. S. Church
Elks
Rampton Barlow
John S. Andreggs
Rudy Willecke
Mary C. Martineau
Edmonton Minister Crafts High Value Violin Hobby
C. E. Gerhart, Alberta minister of trade and industry and of municipal affairs, pursues violin making as a hobby. Using a jackknife and chisels with imported wood he completed a violin appraised at 500 dollars by an American expert and is now working on a second instrument.
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Edmonton
Alberta
C. E. Gerhart
U S Destroys Atom Bomb II Control System Set Up
Baruch proposes three steps to end atomic weapons and dispose of existing bombs under treaty terms. He urges full information on know how for atomic energy and emphasizes punishment for peace violators as central to the UN security system. He notes constitutional processes and an effective control system are needed.
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Baruch
United Nations
Atomic control and veto power in UN charter discussed
A speaker argues that limiting atomic weapons could curb other mass destruction arms. He notes progress depends on a workable veto framework in UN energy affairs and compares learning to the alphabet to mastering disarmament.
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The
United Nations
Taylor Claims OPA Extension Will Cause Boom and Bust
Senator Taylor warned that extending the Office of Price Administration would trigger a boom and bust. He noted tobacco, gasoline and other items were stripped from price controls on July 1 and might be restored after conference committee edits. Union leaders urged veto while some labor senators backed the bill hoping the conference committee would improve it.
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Truman
Conference Committee
Sen
Morse
R-Ore
Taylor
D-Idaho
Maritime Situation Critical Amid Settlement Signs
The piece notes voices urging 22 cents an hour from a fact finding board and a warning by Bridges about possible subversive labels if a strike occurs. It cites his accusation of lies about stalling and mislead conciliators and anticipates penalties for union leaders. The Third Naval District said it will order reservists to man government ships if a maritime strike proceeds.
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Bridges
Truman Administration
Labor Department
Naval District
Adm
Monroe Kelly
Third Naval District
Navy Department
Washington
Last Rites for Senator Bankhead in Alabama
Funeral services were planned in Jasper Alabama for Senator John Hollis Bankhead a prominent Alabama political figure. The notices describe the rites and timing as part of a traditional sendoff for the longtime senator.
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Senator Bankhead
Alabama
Jasper, Ala
John Hollis Bankhead
Bankhead Funeral Train Leaves Washington for Jasper
Alabama mourns as the Senate’s senior member, John H. Bankhead, is honored. His funeral service is set for 4 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Jasper with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery beside his father and brother, the former Speaker William B. Bankhead.
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Alabama
Washington
First Methodist Church
Jasper
Oak Hill Cemetery
John H. Bankhead
Senate
William B. Bankhead
Poliomyelitis Epidemics Timeline
Poliomyelitis outbreaks typically start in June or July, peak in September, and decline through October.
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