Bill Sets 15 Million Homes As 1957 Goal
Senate Banking Committee approved a housing bill to build 15 million homes over ten years with a 7.0 billion dollar government program. It envisions a National Housing Commission, public housing, expanded home ownership, and farm housing, funded by federal subsidies and long-term loans, aiming to relieve the housing shortage and blighted areas.
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Cloke
Killho Bil
Vale
Hie
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RNH
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Taboy
Wagner
Ellender
Aft
Robley
Fort 1
National Housing Commission
National Housing Agency
Anterlean
Area Building Laborers Vote To Strike Monday
Up to 850 unionized building laborers and construction workers voted unanimously to strike Monday over a 25 cent an hour wage demand. The walkout could halt 36 major projects in the Troy area from Ballston Spa to Meenanicville, as union officials cite stalled negotiations with the Troy Builders Association and wage comparisons with Albany and Schenectady.
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Ballston Bay
Hoosick Falls
Meenanicvile
Laborers’ Union
Troy Builders Association
Francis M Canavans Union
Labor Temple
Ant & Slate Nidlator
Canavan Gard
Troy Area
Albany
Schenectady
Aor
Canavan
R P.I
Waterford
Genera Electric Go
Plokek Thés Arauizl
Troy Laboy
Outlook of labor peace brightens across major fronts
The Associated Press reports a brighter outlook for industrial peace as leaders discuss mergers and wage raises. President William Green and others signaled progress toward a two year contract with U S Steel, and General Motors and the CIO unions show agreement on a 15 cent per hour increase though computation methods differ. The Bell System strike remains unsettled with federal conciliation pressed, while Senate actions threaten to curb union strike rights.
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Benin
Inbor Curby
APL
Willan Green
Philp Murray
U. & Steel Corp
Green
General Motors
United Auto Workers Union
Bell Telephone Company
Basty
Ahyee
Long Lines
Beil System
Wortern Electric Company
South Western Beil ‘Telephone Company
Edgar L. Warren
New York
Western Ezetric Company
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Tabor Peach
Hotels Restaurants To Get More Sugar
The agriculture department announced a sugar increase for hotels restaurants hospitals and other institutional consumers for the May period. The rise aligns with larger rations for individuals and industrial users from April 1. Applications for the increased allotment must be filed between May 1 and May 15.
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Mayne
Mipplles
Wgriculture Department
Baseball Scoreboard Muddled League Results
National League games show Pittsburg eight St Louis and Boston six New York one Brooklyn two Philadelphia two Chicago four Cincinnati four. American League New York three Boston zero Washington four Philadelphia three Detroit seven Chicago four Cleveland ten St Louis four. Eastern League mentions Sinkford Albany Mitten Binghamians Williamport and Beranton Wilkes-Borre with scattered scores.
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Williamaport
Ermien
Beranton
Wilkés-Borre
Indict Farben Executives Charge for Wartime Crimes
US prosecutors expect to indict twenty Farben executives in Nürnberg as part of a case against the I G Farben cartel. American attorneys say the indictment will detail the group’s global reach and ties to U S business, including contract controls and wartime profiteering through neutral ports. Brig. Gen. Telford Taylor leads the war crimes probe.
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Germany
PI Amorecan
Farflung
Farben Industriv
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Forben
Ita
United States
Citmis
Sarben
Carpirtay
Telford Taylor
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Mysteris Cus Llans
Niagara Hudson Town Co Granted Six Month Extension
The Exchange Commission granted Niagara Hudson Town Co a six month extension to November 1, 1987 to dispose of all its interests in Buffalo Niagara Electric Corp, the Istler's subsidiary.
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Bocwrities and Exchange Commission
Yeatomany
Niagara Hudson Town Co
Buffalo Niagara Wleetrie Corpna
Istler
President Abolishes OPA and Two Wartime Agencies
President Truman yesterday abolished the OPA and two other major wartime agencies effective June 1, transferring rent and price controls to the Housing and Agriculture Departments. The move affects CPA and OWMA liquidation duties, with thousands of employees reassigned to Commerce, RFC, and housing programs.
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Bealdes Oda
Civilian Production Administration
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Federal Housing Raxpadiator
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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RFC
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Juffice Department
Phils
Truman Moves to Undo Veto On Wheeler Powers
President Truman seeks to override a veto and grant Wheeler authority to bring criminal or civil actions for the government. Senator Brewster says the veto was based on misinformation and the White House agrees with Wheeler’s view. Wheeler, a former Montana Democrat and ally of Truman, would be excused from other work to serve in the Senate investigation staff.
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Senate Parlamentarian
Reputer
White House
Senate
Wheeler
Brewster
R-Mo
Nga
Congress
Truman Urged to Order Prosecutions of Communists
House Un American Activities Committee chairman J Yarneh Thoma urged President Truman and Attorney General Clark to prosecute Communists as criminals and conspirators. He called for a crackdown on alleged violations by Communist leadership and urged action by March 1. He cited decades of immunity for foreign directed conspiracies and sought registration of organizations and individuals.
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J. Yarneh Thoma
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Trumen Yeeterday
Clark
Leona
Thowins
Uriwan
Tha
Federal Star Party
Ita
Nua
Mpondiganizationa
Viebue Bqhurelynt Hong
Thomas
Hal Werota
Gtark Jnat Ock
Ag T
Bye
French Parachute Troops Clash With Rebels Near Mananjary
French reinforcements reportedly moved toward Mananjary on the Madagascar east coast. Parachute troops engaged Malagasy rebels who wounded several in the town. French dispatches claim 1 000 to 4 000 rebels near Vohiloya as reports say the governor and some native guards were killed.
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Manonjary
Pinaniriva
Madagazenr
Yostnyday
Malagayy
Agle
Boen
Vohiloya
Mananjary
Marines, Sailors Face Court Martial For Prisoner Abuse Claims
Five Marines and a sailor were formally charged in U S Navy court martial proceedings with beating and burning prisoners at the North Severn brig. The accusations include tying prisoners to rods, stamping pipes and burning them with cigarettes. The probe has traced activity to last October, with process ongoing into February.
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Navy
North Severn
G O P Fails To Agree On Rent Boost
Senate and House GOP factions clash over a 10 percent rent increase in the housing bill. House proposes 10 percent raise. Senate Banking Committee opposes a general increase. Chairman Wolcott notes a possible independent committee vote today. Local rent adjustments may be considered to replace the residential hike.
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House
G.O.P. Snndars
Wolcott
ReMid
Buftolt
R-Neb
Senate Banking Committee
Tlouge
Canvishittee
Oll
Man 80 Dies In Barn Fire At Gouverneur Area
An 80 year old man identified as William ar Froom, age 80, died Tuesday when his death was caused by injuries from a barn fire. The incident occurred in the Gouverneur area where the fire started, and the man was fatally burned after his death was elevated by the blaze.
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William Ar Froom
Albany Chiefs Shut Out Senators In Debut Opener
Hartford Chiefs dominated Albany in Hawkins Stadium as Harry McPherson pitched a four hitter to halt the Senators 4 0. Orie Arnizen yielded nine Albany hits but the Chiefs offense clicked early with Don Siegert Bill Sanders Dutch Paules and Tony Mozurek driving in runs.
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New Albany
MacPherson
McCheron
Orie Arnizen
Fred Clemence
Dutch Paules
Tony Mozurek
Pou
Herson
Wallace Proposes World Repair Plan
Wallace outlines a global reconstruction program worth 60 billion dollars and warns of a looming worldwide depression without decisive action. He urges U S loans, military readiness, and world unity while criticizing imperialism and Middle East policy as imperialist. He also cites aid to Russia and oil interests as central to the era's strategic aims.
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Paris
Henry A. Wallace
Fae
United States
José
Centre 13
Tudes de la Pabligue Elrangere
Foreign Policy Association
V. S
Russia
American Veterans Committee
Wallace
Amutican
Veforung
Manchester
Rug
Middle East
House Scrambles as Greek Aid Vote Delayed to Monday
The House postponed action on a $350 million foreign aid bill amid clashes over proposals to bar aid to Communist dominated nations. Speaker Eaton and committee chairmen sought time to handle amendments while Republicans pressed curbs on allocations, with Greece and Turkey aid already approved by the Senate.
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House
Chattiaan Eaton
Lanton
Holse
Tie
House Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Rep
Colmer
Eaton
Russia
Reyburn
Lexan
Senate
Greece
If our Men Die In Florida Fire Tampa Fix
A deaf mute died yesterday while attempting to cave and felon worker in a blaze at Florida Tor Products Co storage areas. Three other men perished and four were hospitalized after a flash explosion and raging fire. A. G. Sherman, 28, and M. C. Hickey, 34, were later found dead. Sherman dashed toward the inferno before collapse, while Hickey remained nearby. Waller Duncan, 34, and Arthur Ratt, 24, died later in hospital of burns.
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Craqsote
Roman
A. G. Sherman
Tempe
M. C. Hickey
Sherman
Deni Mina
Hickey
Waller Duncan
Arthur Ratt
House Group Seeks to Cut U S Broadcasts to Russia
A Republican controlled House appropriations subcommittee reportedly cut funding for the State Department cultural exchanges and broadcasting program outside the Western Hemisphere. Sources say the panel rejected a total budget of about 31 million dollars, with partial funds for South America approved. The move targets overseas outreach while Europe and other regions may see separate allocations.
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House
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Prine Administration
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Mihirga
Benton
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Wit Lang
Ministers Conference Ends Today
Moscow reports a lengthy Ministers Conference near closure with major issues unresolved. Marshall blamed the Soviet Union for blocking the Austrian treaty, urged UN Assembly action if no treaty by September, and accused Molotov of undermining the four power pact. Bevin and Bidault sought calm as talks postponed, with focus on Austria and occupation forces and prisoner repatriation.
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United States
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