Truman Seeks Tightened Ban on Arms Exports to Hostile Nations
President Truman urged Congress to revise the Neutrality Act to empower the United States to ban arms shipments to hostile nations and to align policy with United Nations principles. He proposed expanding authority under the 1935 1939 export controls and creating a more flexible administration via the National Munitions Control Board, arguing a need to prevent arms traffic from aiding aggressors despite wartime alliances.
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Congress
Ile Sad
United Nations
Alewady
Eure
National Munitions Control Board
Hlatewall
jie-Poai Harbor
United States
Bombshell Sets World Flight Record in 78 Hours 65 Minutes
Reynolds globe circling bomber breaks unofficial mark with legs from New York LaGuardia to Edmonton via Gander Cairo Calcutta Shanghai Tokyo and more. Crew included Hughes Odom and Salles as stops stretched leg distance beyond 8,200 miles with several mechanical delays.
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Reynolds
Actnss
Soviet Union
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Chicago
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LaGuardia
Gander Newfoundland
Cairo
Karachi
Calenutta
Shanghai
Tokyo
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Aladen
Edmonton
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Ceawde
Inolte
U N Calls Open Palestine Immigration Now
The Jewish Agency urged the United Nations to immediately reopen Palestine to Jewish immigration. It pressed for an interim General Assembly decision directing the reopening on a scale matching needs, warning against further delay and potential catastrophe for the Jewish people.
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Palestinn
United Nations
Palestina
Fothcomme
Gena Assembly
New York
Fitkin
Palestine
Ild
Britain
Tmygus Gie'a
Nasembla
Sun Gil Co Refinery Fire Tears Through Tanks and Warehouse
A large explosion and fire swept Sun Gil Co refinery in Pa-A as two wax tanks and a warehouse were destroyed. Five firemen battled the blaze for several hours before gaining control with no injuries reported and authorities examining the cause amid ongoing offset payments and a January expiry note.
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Sun Gi Co
Former Soviet Clerk Becomes British Subject
A former Soviet clerk and cipher expert, Igor Gowrenko, whose exposure drew attention in Canada, has been granted British subject status by cabinet action. The Canadian government disclosed the late night decision amid ongoing inquiries into Soviet links.
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Baseball score roundup from nation and American leagues
In the NationaL League standings Brooklyn defeats Boston 6 to 3 while Philadelphia tops New York 4 to 3. Chicago falls to Pittsboro Cincinnati wins 8 to 4, and St Louis beats an unnamed opponent 4 to ? In the American League Philadelphia edges New York 4 to 3 as Detroit defeats St Louis 7 to 3. Cleveland defeats Washington 7 to 6.
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Marines plan atomic war readiness reorganizes forces
The Marine Corps unveiled a plan to fight atomic warfare by redesigning its divisions into smaller, more agile units. It would reduce regimental structures and consolidate staff, increasing combat strength and flexibility for rapid attack missions while preserving two fleet Marine forces. Senate critics say the plan reflects Joint Chiefs of Staff input and raises questions about readiness.
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Chanman Gunney
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Senate Armed Forces Committee
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Troy Airport Investigation Faces Council Verdict Delay
A Troy Public Works Committee probe into the Troy Airport operations and fatality crash results in a pending transcript and executive session plan. Aldermen, led by Henry E Smith, review witnesses including Albany president Shoman Manning and city officials as a verdict is prepared for presentation to the Common Council.
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Ny Bane
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Public Works Companee
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Kawerd J Feel
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Clark Rebukes Wallace Attacks In Congress Debate
Attorney General Tom Clark publicly repudiated attacks on Truman administration policy amid calls for swift passage of the Greece Turkey aid program. He urged Congress to act now as senators warned of political backlash and censure talk gained momentum.
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Tom Clark
Hony Wallace
Soviet Union
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Philadelphia
Clark
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Concord
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Churk
Manchester
Eng
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Idhat Walthea
Murape
Hollor
Senate
Lucas
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Cone
Vandenberg
Iotrieen
British Hang Gruner in Palestine Executions
British authorities hanged Dov Bela Gruner and three other Jewish underground members at dawn in an event described as the first Jewish extremists executed in Palestine since 1944. The hanging followed a raid on the Ramat Gan police station in April in which two policemen were killed and Gruner was wounded.
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Ramat Gan
Raif
Marshall Seeks Breakthrough After Stalin Kremlin Talk
Secretary of State Marshall met with Soviet leader Stalin behind Kremlin gates for about ninety minutes amid failed Foreign Ministers talks on disarmament. Marshall aimed to salvage the Western powers' unity and press for a solution to the rift with the Soviet Union while signaling U.S. opposition to Soviet dominance of Germany.
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Marshal
Briel Smith
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Charleen Bowten
Osperk
Industrywide bargaining ban beaten in Senate panel
The Senate Labor Committee advanced a revised bill regulating strikes and unions, after defeating a plan to split it. A bipartisan coalition backed keeping industrywide bargaining intact, while opponents warned of a broader departure from federal labor practice. The House debated a tougher omnibus bill, to protect workers and limit employer abuses, amid partisan clashes.
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Senate Labor Committee
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Ohio
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House Rules Committee
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Hongo Labor Committee
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Bomb Misses U.S. Soldiers in German Prank Hunt
A large manhunt began near Frankfurt as a grenade thrown at night by partisans injured no one. Soldiers hid after a stray device landed on a highway near the Rhew Muin embassy area. German and American forces jointly searched for the assailants.
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Rhew-Muin Ambase
Paler
Pox Vaccine Shortage Averted in City
Mayor William O’Mwyer announced a threatened smallpox vaccine shortage was averted and disease spread controlled after an emergency meeting with the U S Public Health Service. Shipments were sped to city doses instead of single vials, with about 500000 people vaccinated since an importer brought the disease from Mexico and died. Health officials stressed no widespread panic and that city and upstate cases traced to the original source.
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Willam Omwyer
Odwyer
United States Public Health Service
Rox
Mexico
Millbrook
U S Charges Russia With Big Four Sabotage
Secretary of State Marshall accused the Soviet Union of sabotaging the four-power pact aimed at German demilitarization by inserting controversial points into the American version. He warned the plan could derail the four-power treaty as Moscow clashed over amendments and the Ruhr denazification and reparations terms.
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Marshall
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Germany
Kremlin Iist
Paris
Stalin Marghali
France
Britain
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V. M Molotov
Ruhr
Russi
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Brie
Communism Activists Target College Campuses in Report
A Washington report details claims by a House committee that Communist influence operates in American colleges. The committee cites the American Youth for Democracy and the Young Communist League, alleging covert activities, organized campaigns, and efforts to undermine democracy through youth organizations and state-sponsorship.
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Soviet Union
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Communist International
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Labor Chief Schwellenbach Urges Peace in Nationwide Phone Strike
Secretary Schwellenbach called for public pressure to push both sides toward his peace proposal as the Bell System and the telephone workers union remain opposed. He warned the public that sustaining telephone service is vital and urged a quick settlement, criticizing the sides for legalistic tactics. He appealed directly to the public to demand acceptance of his plan, noting the industry’s monopoly and regulatory framework.
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Queen Elizabeth Freed From Sand Bar At Sea
The liner Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s ocean liner, freed after six hours wedged on a sand bar near Southampton. Fifteen tugs struggled as engines churned. the ship moved slowly, lightened by shallow water, and anchored offshore while Cunard Line officials planned a safe recovery for dawn.
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