Mindszenty trial called travesty by Chapin
Chapin denounced the Mindszenty trial in Budapest as a travesty of justice. He criticized the communist regime during a report on arrests of Roman Catholics. The Pentagon identified Frantisek Klecka, 31, among 20 detainees charged with espionage in Czechoslovakia.
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President's Pact Views Unchanged on Atlantic Security
President Truman reaffirmed support for a North Atlantic security treaty with unmistakable proof of member resolve to resist armed attack. Senate action, worded by the State Department, could be presented to allies soon as Secretary of State Acheson balances committee input and negotiations with Western European states.
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Army lifts secrecy in spy trials and Mindszenty case
Chapin, en route to Washington from Budapest, criticized the Hungarian regime after Mindszenty’s trial. He said life behind the iron curtain is no bed of roses and denied plans to return to Budapest. British MPs urged Mindszenty’s release as Hungary faced Western pressure.
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Schodack Grist Mill Burns in Major Fire
The Schodack Valley Grist Mill in Route 150 Schodack Rensselaer County was destroyed by a fire yesterday afternoon with an estimated loss around 100000 dollars. Proprietor John J Bulan said the three story brick and frame building is a total loss. Bulan and grain and machinery valued at 25000 to 35000 dollars were burned. Fire companies from Schodack East Greenbush Gladeton fought the blaze but high winds prevented control. Bulan sustained a brief shock but the residence nearby was undamaged.
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Dewey Backs Bill To Revise GI Preference
Gov Dewey endorsed a constitutional amendment to change the absolute civil service preference for veterans. The Mitchell bill would create a point system awarding up to five points for veterans on exams for original appointments or promotions and five or two and a half points for non disabled veterans, with limits on credit per appointment or advancement.
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Flood Threat Looms Over Snowbound Northwest
Serious floods loom as heavy thaw and rains melt snow in eastern Washington and northern Idaho, closing schools and businesses. Two feet of water floods Connell streets. dangerous floods may hit Missouri Columbia and Rio Grande valleys as spring rains threaten crops.
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Fitzpatrick Urges Dewey Plan To Streamline State Government
State Democratic Chairman Paul E. Fitzpatrick urged a nonpartisan "Hitle Hoover commission" to study and reform New York's government. He spoke at a testimonial dinner honoring him with 500 plus Democrats from 14 counties in attendance. He attacked Governor Dewey's 1936 budget and called for immediate action to curb waste and duplication.
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Weizmann Inaugurated President of Israel
In Jerusalem Dr Chaim Ben Gurion was inaugurated as president of Israel after the parliament elected him on the first ballot. The ceremony featured the sounding of the shofar and oath in Hebrew as the first Jewish state leader since antiquity. Weizmann had been provisional president since last May after the British left Palestine and Israel proclaimed independence. Ben-Gurion’s coalition cabinet formation was delayed by a chill in his health. The event followed a constitutional transition as the 120 member parliament confirmed the new president.
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Seven Inches Of Snow Falls In Syracuse
Syracuse faced seven inches of heavy wet snow as officials ordered street sprinklers back into garages. A wind storm brought gusts up to 43 mph creating drifts and school closures while roads in southern Madison County reported 10 to 12 inches of snow with hazardous conditions. The St Regis River water levels fell after recent inundations and a railroad bridge on the junction of the St Regis and Deer Rivers suffered damage from an ice jam.
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Fire destroys church and parsonage in Chazy blaze
A fire at Chazy destroyed the Nazarene church and adjoining parsonage yesterday. Firemen battled flames for over three hours with likely cause an overheated chimney. Pastor Rev. Everett Kassmann estimated the loss at more than a substantial amount.
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Greek Government Wins Major Battle near Florina
The Greek government claimed a decisive victory in the Florina battle, the largest single clash of the civil war. The fight lasted Feb. 12 to Feb. 15 with government forces prevailing. Frozen guerrilla dead were displayed for identification near Florina as Gen Nichtine Zachariadis led a renewed military line after Gen Marka Vetadex’s replacement.
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House Votes Export Curbs For Truman
The House approved President Truman s request to renew authority to control exports, voting 259 to 102. The bill extends power to June 30, 1941, with Senate differences to be resolved. Representative Wolcott protested new authority while Patman argued it preserves the American way of life against socialism in industry.
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Brewster Pushes Aid Cut for Defiant Nations at UN
Senator Brewster urged a Senate measure to deny Marshall Plan funding to any country defying UN orders. He would link aid to compliance, press Dutch to withdraw military actions against Indonesia, and tighten conditions on foreign assistance through June 30, 1956.
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Philadelphia Taxi Strike Ends After 7 Cent Offer
Philadelphia taxi drivers returned to work after an AFL union order. The Philadelphia Transportation Company offered a seven cent per hour raise to subway and trolley workers, while the CTC Transport Workers Union rejected that offer and cut its demand from 25 to 12 cents. The union and company gave no further meeting plans.
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