Dewey Budget Faces GOP Rebels Cuts of 20 to 50 Million
Governor Dewey confronts a multi million dollar cut to his record 938 million budget as insurgent Republicans threaten reductions from 20 to 50 million. The battle could erase the gas tax increase and ease the personal income tax rise, with a final strategy to be worked out at a Sunday meeting of Dewey and legislative leaders.
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Albany
G.Q. B
Erie
Westchester
Capitol
Assembly
Senate
Pliny W. Williamson
Scarsdale
Senate votes for mandatory life term in certain murders
The Senate passed a bill requiring a judge to sentence life imprisonment if a jury recommends mercy for killings committed during another felony. If mercy is not asked the crime carries a death penalty. The measure, sponsored by Senator Gittleson, passed 32 to 19 with eight Republicans joining Democrats and now moves to the Assembly.
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Senate
Gittleson
Brook
Church Leader Protests Truman Use Of S O B Term
Rev Carl Meepate leader of the International Council of Christian Churches urged President Truman to apologize for using the term S O B during remarks honoring Maj. Gen. Vaughan. The White House did not comment. Henry Wallace warned the U S is losing the cold war and urged peace talks with Russia.
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Washington
Harry H. Vaughan
TruMan
White House
Vaughan
Rafael de la Colina
Carl A. Spaatz
U. S. Air Force
Jacob L. Devers
Sumner Welles
William O'Deryer
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Carl Mepeate
International Council of Christian Churches
Mr. Truman
McIntire
Jackson
Calif
Maj
Gen
Kubla Khan
United States
Henry A. Wallace
Russia
Europe
Reds Ready to Cross the Yangtze Says Kiangsu Leader
Kiangsu governor Ting Chi-pan told reporters the Communists appear prepared for a Yangtze crossing with about 20 000 regulars on the north bank opposite Chinkiang. He warned that if the Reds attempt the crossing, the government will fight. Acting President Li Tsung-jen is in conference with military leaders.
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CPI
Nan- King
Shanghai
Yangtze
Ting Chi-pan
Kiangsu
Chinkiang
Ting
Li Tsung-jen
Thei
Physician Performs Forearm Surgery on President Truman Aid
Secretary to President Truman Rostroehi underwent an operation at Walter Reed Hospital yesterday. General Washington H Graham, the President’s physician, performed the surgery on Rostroehi forearm. No official announcement was made but the concern is understood to involve a bone and tendons.
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Washington
Charles G. Rats
Truman
Walter Reed Hospital
Brin
Washier H Graham
French Communists Oppose War and Seek Peace Accord
Paris officials report the Communist Party declared opposition to France joining a war against Russia. The party calls for peace talks and warns against imperialist drives, while opposing measures that would hamper worker solidarity and domestic rights. The debate grows as opposition to a potential military shift widens.
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Upi
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Lerenmmic
Crere
France
Irsin Thoret
Communist Party
Thoret
Biy
Brlentic
Housing Bill Calls For 810000 New Units In Six Years
Senate debates on a housing program proposed construction of 810000 units over six years. Key figures include Senator Sparkman and Taft as hearings wrap up, with plans for committee meetings to decide if the bill advances to the full Senate. Critics allege the measure clashes with the Taft Hartley era rules and unions.
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Washington
Senate Public Housing Program
Labor Committee
Senate
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Taft
Ohio
Walliam Jefferson
Lucas (III
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Bar Relations Board
Leiserson
Ators Bricker
R.chig
Cain Tatt
R.wash
Assiso J
Congress
Communist Party
William J. During
Fayetteville
Europe
Leisergen
NLRB
Compromise Revealed on Public Housing Funding
The bill settles on 810,000 federal public housing units over six years with an escalator allowing 250,000 units annually or 50,000 when needed. The program starts at 135,000 units per year with federal contributions rising to 305 million dollars in five years and 308 million annually for the following 35 years.
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Taft
Ohio
Truman
Economic Council
U S Moves To Admit Aliens Aiding Spies Abroad
The House Armed Services Committee approved three measures to bolster defense and intelligence. The plan would allow up to 100 aliens annually to seek sanctuary in the United States, fund a 161 million radar warning screen along the borders, and provide 73.9 million dollars to create a 2 000 mile testing range for advanced missiles. The aim includes attracting a renegade Communist with data on behind the Iron Curtain, with secrecy maintained by Chairman Wilson.
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Congress
House Armed Services Committees
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
U.S
Canada
Armed Services
Wilson D-Gal
Midwest Flood Threats Rise From Melting Snow
The Associated Press reports new flood threats across the Midwest as temperatures climb above freezing in the Northwest plains and high altitude locales. Northeastern Manitoba and North Dakota face cold weather while waters rise in Missouri and Corvalis area farmlands. A fresh flood rushes from the Sapphire Mountains as temperatures near 50 degrees.
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Oregon
California
U.S. Highway 1
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Corvalix
Motana
Sapphire Mountains
FBI Subpoenas Anna Strong In New York
Anna Strong, expelled from Russia as an alleged American spy, was served with an FBI subpoena on landing in New York to appear before a federal grand jury investigating communism. Two agents handed her the subpoena as she stepped from the plane, with no dates stated.
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New York
Anna Louise Strong
FBI
Miss Strong
Moscow
Seventh District Court of New York
Mina Strong
Trans World
New York City Faces Electrical Strike Over Contract Talks
Direct contract negotiations between Consolidated Edison Co and the Utility Workers Union broke down threatening a citywide blackout by March 2. Electrical workers in New York City and Westchester County could strike, halting many services and causing widespread disruptions. Talks failed after the union rejected the company plan to address environmental or other issues with a test. No subsequent meeting date set.
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Consolidated Edicon Company
C. I. O. Utaity Workers of America
City
Westchester County
Weday
Maren L
Spekeswhen
Ennivac
Orother
Mrs. Roosevelt Named Nobel Prize Candidate
The report lists Eleanor Roosevelt and President Peron of Argentina among those proposed for the Nobel Peace Prize. The International Red Cross and the American Relief Organization are among institutions named in the nominations with others announced.
U S Protest Over Sofia Arrests Sparks Diplomatic Row
The United States protested Bulgaria's arrest of 15 Protestant churchmen as unfounded terrorism and demanded access for U S observers. Sofia rejected the note as Britain allowed observers, while Hungary barred them at Cardinal Mindszenty’s trial. A 55 page Bulgarian pamphlet claimed the 15 were caught red handed amid treason and espionage charges.
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Sidney E. Donoghue
U. S
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Britain
Hungary
Foeign
Cardinal Mindszenty
Hoover Commission Recommends Demotion of Service Chiefs
The Hoover Commission urges downgrading Army Navy and Air Force chiefs to undersecretary rank to centralize power under the Secretary of Defense. The final vote was 8 to 1 with dissent from Hoover and three others. The report cites aims to curb extravagance and unify planning while raising concerns about civilian control and staffing.
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Hoover Commission
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Navy
Herbert Hoover
Commission
Hoover
Carter Manasco
Alabama
Secretary of Defense
Congress
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Clarence Z. Brown
Ohier
Sen. Aiken
Alon i
Axis Sally Begins Fight For Life at Treason Trial
Miss Mildred Gillars, known as Axis Sally, testified tearfully at her treason trial that she scorned a German proposal to betray American secrets even if it meant her death. She admitted swearing allegiance to Germany but said she loved the United States and would not sabotage her country.
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Mildred E
Anis Sally) Gilars
Miss Gillars
Hitler
Germany
United States
Gestapo
Denner
Wright
Dayton
U. S
Berlin
Benner
Mise Gillars
Tole
Mise Gillare
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Che Agi
Johnnas Fehmich- Hansen
Oxnam Threats Over Churchman Award Prompts Stand
Methodist Bishop G Bromley Oxnam disclosed threats aimed at stopping his acceptance of the 1999 Churchman Award. He said he would receive the honor despite intimidation and called for unity among Catholic Protestant and Jewish leaders to advance interfaith understanding.
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Methodist
G. Bromley Oxnam
Egasewpa Pubhication
Oxnam
Eruvelera
New York
Catholic Church
Atternmre
Han Aanan
Joseph Mindecats
Geanier Attach
Oxmam
Armistice Talks Move Forward In Palestine Conflict
Rhodes reports Israel and Egypt sign an armistice paving the way for other Arab states to join. A seven man UN commission will supervise the truce with headquarters at El Auja. forces fall back from Bir Aaluf and Gaza strips while Negev outposts and settlements are kept. Trans Jordan talks set to begin Monday with King Abdullah’s forces present.
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Tao
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William Riley
U.N
Palestine
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Sinai
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Bei Hanun
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Rail Express Union Ends Slowdown After Emergency Meeting
In New York area, AFL Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks urged Rail Express Agency workers to return to work. Daniel Sullivan said management offered to settle wave and hour disputes, with a shift to a seven cent weekly salary increase and a proposed 40 hour week.
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Railvay Express
AFL Brotherhood of Railway
Daniel Sullivan
Union
Express Division
Chicago
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