Protests Over Governor Dewey Budget At Albany Hearing
Protesters urged cutting Governor Dewey’s proposed 168.2 million tax boost and slashing the record 703.6 million budget at a public budget hearing in Albany. Labor and education groups demanded more school aid and higher salaries, while 157 spoke through a 3 hour session watched by 20 troopers. A New York City delegation urged restraint, calling excess spending bad for business and politics.
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Austin W. Carpenter
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Consumer Coopera
Diplomats Mortal Mindszenty Trial Draws Vatican Plea
Nations condemn Cardinal Mindszenty trial as an offense to religious and personal liberty. Pope Pius XII thanks diplomats, stressing solidarity with those defending religious truth and human dignity amid Hungary's controversial sentencing. The Vatican shuns direct attack on Hungary or communism, framing the act as a moral stance rather than a verdict against nations.
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Samaritan Contagious Ward Closed at City Hospital
Officials of Samaritan Hospital announced the contagious ward, a 21 bed one story building, will not accept new cases as County of Rensselaer declined special payments. Board president Lindsley McChesney cited financial shortfall and recurring deficits. the ward will stay open only for existing patients until further notice.
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Transit Strike Talks End Without Agreement in Philadelphia
Philadelphia transit strike talks broke off after mediator meetings ending with the Transport Workers Union head Michael J. Quill saying negotiations were terminated. A separate 2.30 Yellow Cab strike continued with roving gangs attacking motorists while detectives investigated an assault on an unemployed man near the Navy Yard at 3 am.
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Ministers Face Trial in Bulgaria on February Twenty Fifth
Fifteen Protestant ministers and officials, charged with treason espionage and black market dealings, will go on trial February 25 in Sofia. The arrest of the church leaders was announced Friday. The group includes 15 members of the United Evangelical Church.
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House Approves 471 Million Federal Funding Bill
The Democratic controlled House approved the first major money bill of 1949 by a 367 to 16 vote, authorizing 471,895,177 for 35 federal agencies through June 30. Debate centered on a stalled Tennessee Valley Authority steam plant at New Johnsonville, Tenn, with Republicans opposing the project but backing the overall appropriation after amendments. The bill for unemployment grants was increased to 10 million, and top items include the Federal Security Agency 164.4 million and Veterans Administration 99.3 million.
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D-Mich
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Army Engineers
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First Lady Arrives in New York for Daughter Margaret Visit
Mrs Harry S Truman arrived by train for a 25th birthday visit with her daughter Margaret in New York. Margaret remains in the city to prepare for a concert tour and plans to return to Washington on Friday.
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Green Defends Injunctions Against Strikes In Senate
Washington relays Senator Green disputed claims that injunctions could halt strikes. He argued government actions would not curb labor unrest and urged loyalty affidavits for workers. Debates touched on Taft Hartley act enforcement, conciliation services, and reclassifying labor agencies under the Labor Department amid ongoing strikes and union pressure.
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Walter Munro
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Ers
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Paul M. Ghary
Monto
Thel
National Electrical Contractors Assaministration WT
Association
Tne
Government rests in Axis Sally trial
Washington The government rested in the fourth week of the treason trial of American born Mildred Gillars Axis Sally, 42, on indictment. Defense attorney James J Laughns planned further examination as the defendant faced possible death in the electric chair for aiding Hitler’s psychological warfare propaganda broadcasts during World War II.
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Mildred E
Axis Saily)Gillara
James J. Laughn
Gilliars
Weizmann Elected President of Israel
Dr Chaim Weizmann, noted Zionist leader and chemist, was elected president of Israel by the 19 member constituent assembly in Jerusalem. He won 3 votes to 15 for rival Prof. Jonas Kinusner amid empty envelopes and absences, signaling the formal choice after Israel’s proclamation and British departure.
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Alder
Ziontam
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Four Billion Tax Hike Advocated by Snyder
Treasury Secretary Snyder urged a 4 billion tax boost to balance the budget and pay part of the 252.5 billion federal debt while arguing the economy remains robust. He warned against delaying debt reduction and pressed for anti inflation powers and broader economic controls amid Capitol Hill opposition.
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Snyder
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Congress
Truman
Floods Threaten Northwest as Snow and Wind Batter Region
The Associated Press reports storms bring rising Willamette tributaries, avalanches in Washington Cascades close three rail lines and major highways, with strong winds in Spokane setting February records. Coeur d'Alene and Casper face wind damage, isolation strains fuel supplies, while Idaho and northern Colorado see more snow and blocked routes.
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Senate approves history bills and housing aid extension
The Senate approved two measures to require New York schools to teach history with high school courses in state and American history. Another bill extends veterans preference in state aided public housing to December 31, 1900. Additional bills raise workers compensation limits, recognize literacy with an honorable discharge for voting, and allow continued operation of three state supervised emergency colleges for another year.
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Two Albion Boys Drowned In Canal
Two Albion boys fell through thin ice into the Barge Canal near their homes and drowned yesterday. The victims were Meter Crkew who would have been nine on February 23 and Tagl Spade, age nine. A fire department emergency was dispatched and Chelle poder was recovered last night.
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Dutch Ready To Comply With U N Orders
The Hague reports the Dutch government says it is prepared in principle to comply with United Nations Security Council orders granting self rule to Indonesia. The statement follows calls by Dutch figures for immediate compliance. A related note mentions a bodyguard death and reservations in the context of the crisis.
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Gen Clay seeks open spy trial as secrecy challenged
Munich reports Gen. Clay ordered an investigation into secrecy by a U.S. military commission on a spy trial in Germany. He demanded an open trial unless secrecy is proven essential for U.S. security, while the defendant remains unnamed and in handcuffs. Four related trials are planned with secrecy and potential death penalty.
Soviets Told To Get Out Of U S Zone
Frankfurt Germany U S Army in a night order ordered a Soviet repatriation mission to leave the American zone by March 1 Disaccreditation announced after Marshal Vassily D Sokolovsky argued withdrawal needed Washington Moscow Gen Lucius D Clay cancelled accreditation of four officers and four soldiers The mission had handled moving Russian displaced persons wanting to return to Russia General Clay said voluntary movement of Soviet citizens had virtually ceased and the mission would not operate after March The Army said the Soviet mission could be replaced by the credited Soviet military mission in the U S zone Withdrawal would leave only the Polish repatriation mission in the American zone The Czechoslovak mission was recalled in July 1947 the Swedish in Sept 1947 and the Yugoslav last month
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Acheson Affirms U S Policy On Alliance Unchanged
Secretary of State Acheson declared yesterday that American policy toward the North Atlantic security treaty remains unchanged. He rebutted claims that the United States would abandon its Western European partners and emphasized that no automatic commitment to go to war exists without decisive proof of aggression.
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Acheson Denies Japan Pullout Policy Change
Secretary Acheson stated that the United States intentions to defend Japan in case of hostilities remain unchanged and no shift in policy is planned. He declined to define the policy, while Royall denied remarks suggesting Japan might be abandoned in a Russian war.
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Fire Chief Rebuked for Pre-Christmas Party Misconduct
New York’s fire chief Peter Loftus was found guilty of departmental charges tied to a pre Christmas house party where alcohol and women entertainers were present. He received a reprimand and will remain in his job. Mayor Willon O'Dwyer insisted he would not tolerate on duty drinking in public safety roles. The final judge William Bailey cited Loftus’s otherwise clean record in ruling against dismissal.
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