France Orders Spanish Border Closed Friday
The French government, citing danger to international security, ordered the France Spain border to close effective Friday March 1. Reports say Paris plans to pursue a diplomatic push with the United States and Great Britain to pressure Franco's regime, while seeking UN Security Council action. London and Washington weigh responses, with no immediate severance of ties expected.
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Spal Eomatiiles
United States
Great Britain
Jon Francs
Francises Franco
Lio Harder
Washiseton
London
Elvales
Gritain
Washington
United Nations Security Counscil
Prince Regrard
Cltier
Wawlington
Agi
Whder
Spain
Xomeda
Brines
Ernest Bevin
Repa Moraige
Georges Ridauil
Lhe
United Nations
Vico Mallel
Brittanmbassador
Madrid
Wyatt Claims Lobby Fights Housing Plan
Washington report says housing administrator Wyatt says a unified lobby is opposing key phases of a 2.7 million home plan by 2018. Congress debates the program, with Republicans attacking it as communist control while support from builders urges subsidies and price ceilings for homes for veterans.
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Washington
Wilgon Wyatt
Congress
Bath
Senale
Veter An
Bimilk
R-Ohis
Brown U
Ohio
Wyatt
Palman
R-Tex
Itoims Bo
Salih
Howe Builders
Clicaxo
Joseph J. Merrion
Red Bane
Walt
Patman
Vmcource
House Banking Committee
Pathan Hoprs
Haor
Pauley Considers Senate Proposal Withdrawn Controversy
Senate consideration of Pauley for Navy secretary faced strong opposition amid calls for withdrawal. Pauley publicly defended his nomination stance while Senate and Navy officials weighed health and eligibility concerns. Protests and cross examination requests heightened tensions as the confirmation vote loomed.
Seabury Replaces Labor Arbiter in Wage Dial Case
New York State Supreme Court Justice Anvan J Levy voided the prior appointment of Abram Poueraning, a corporation lawyer, as wage arbiter for Western Union Telegraph Co. and 7,000 employers. Samuel Seabury was named to replace him after Western Union sought removal citing political affiliations and radio speeches. Western Union officials and labor groups reacted with mixed signals as the dispute drew attention.
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New York
Sei Fury
B. Gilling
Western Union Jamauc
Partis
American Communications Association
Seabury
Wall
Army and Navy Seek 20 Percent Pay Rise
Washington officials urged Congress yesterday to raise military pay by 20 percent. A private could go from zero to sixty dollars monthly, with others raised proportionately. Estimated annual cost runs into billions. officials said higher wages would aid recruiting as the draft nears and note this is a key incentive for enlistment.
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Washington
Biste al Jawincey
Officinia
Seavelarios Pallersomi
Forrestal
Ing x
Denny Named to I C Cy Washington UTy-Prognont Tone Man
Denny, Jr. announced yesterday as an appointee by the Federal Communications Commission, with connections to Paul Porter and other officials. Charles By Denny, Watt and others are listed in the nominee context for administrative roles amid government appointments.
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Washington
Charles
Denny, Jr
Ay Watt
Cha
Federal
Nanny Ahenoede
Paul Ww. Porter
OPA
Threatened NYC Transit Strike Called Off
The threat of a city transit strike by 84 000 workers ended less than 12 hours before a deadline. Mayor O Lwyne announced no strike after concessions involving exclusive bargaining rights and wage issues were withdrawn. The deal followed intense negotiations with C I O and the city, with transit operations expected to continue serving about 3 590 000 riders daily.
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New York
New York City
Michael J. Quill
Transport Workers Union
Willamn O'Lwyne
Tre City
Tansportation
Philip Murray
Washington
Transit Workers Ag
Alrike
Menenge Soyy Plantad
Transortation
MNWU
Worlery
Revard
City of
Watt
Trish
Algo
O'Dwyer
Kiewell
Swale
David Sarai
Radi Corportiim
America
Mares
Marine Defender of Wake to Wed in Naval Hero Tie
Engagement announced for Marine Defender of Wake Istuni to wed Rebecca Clarke Cooke of Baltimore. No wedding date set. Devereux, a veteran from Quan Talon, received the Navy Cross for gallant defense of Wake Island in December 1941. captured during the battle and held as a prisoner of war until September 1944.
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Baltinwye
Marina Goh Jrmes
Devereux
Marina
Tir Hero
Riehel Clarke Cooke
W. Tevingg Cookie
Davaronx
Quantleo
Senate Group Denies Discharge of Fathers in Demobilization Plan
A Senate committee rejected a proposal to discharge fathers from the armed forces as part of a demobilization plan. The panel voiced concern over the pace and impact on service readiness, urging reconsideration of criteria and timelines amid ongoing military adjustments.
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Senate
Washington
Benale Mi
G O P Balks Assault On Budget In New York Legislature
Albany Republicans in the lower house blocked Dewey era recommendations for the next year’s budget. A 535 004 dollar plan proposed by the Moore led commission was sent to the Senate with Democratic opposition. Republicans and some Democrats backed a budget tightening move while other measures were blocked. The session also discussed streamline welfare services and merging welfare departments to save state aid for localities amid postwar reforms.
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Thomas
Deway
New York State
Uien
Frank C. Moore
Tewey
Suililionsl
Emma
Utica Demerat
G.O
Ossertas
Upper
Hawke
Omnisional Department
Troy
Willy
Rensselaer Mounty Department of Welfare
Pdd
Slit
National Chairman Opens County Red Cross Drive
National Chairman Dietly Basil W. O'Connor launches Rensselaer County Red Cross drive at Massé Hall. He urges broad postwar support to fund services for returning veterans and civilians, stressing Red Cross aims to ease transitions home and provide essential aid, with local workers braving cold to attend.
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Red Cross
R Dietly Basil W.o'connor
Mienal
Troy
WicAlartin
Rensselaer County
Wray
Mr. O'Connor
Massé Hall
O'Connor
Gwar
Duculles
American Red Cross
Canadian Spy Suspects Include Public Officials
The 18 espionage suspects named by Canada's Ministry of Justice include public officials and others in trusted positions. A Privy Council committee was told that secret information was communicated by public officials to agents of a foreign power, not yet officially named, with one suspect near deputy minister rank.
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Olas
Canada
Ministry of Justice
WL. Mackenzie Ring
Soviet Russa
Wtig
Krug Named Interior Secretary Pick Shocks Western Senators
Washington reports President Truman chose Julius Albert Krug former head of the War Production Board to be Secretary of the Interior. The 33 year old Wisconsin native would take office after Senate confirmation, drawing mixed reactions from western lawmakers who hoped for a western appointee.
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Washington
Julius Albert Krug
War Production Board
Truman
Senate
Krug
Wisconsin
Edwin W. Pauley
Mavy
Harald J. Ickes
Dudgion
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Vepper
Semilor Meppey
Flay
Gulley
Popper
Hatch
Senate Public Lands Committee
Cordun
R.-Ore
Mississippi
Edwin C. Johnson
Coludenid
West
Krag
KRG
Dewey Hears Donaldson Mercy Plea
Governor Thomas E. Dewey reviews clemency for George W. Donaldson, a former North Greenbush sanitarium worker condemned for murder. Ally Philip J. Civile of Troy urges commutation citing District Attorney Earle J. Wiley’s strong reputation for honesty. The clemency hearing follows defense claims of insanity and seeks possible transfer to a mental institution. Continued on Page B.
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Earle J. Wiley
Rensselaer County
Thomas E. Dewey
Philip J. Civile
Troy
George W. Donaldson
North Greenbush
Munder
Edeward J. Simpkin
Ray
Cilla
Wiley
Hogesty
Lornay
Donaldson
Tial
Bany Donaldson
Juney
New Jap Advisory Board Hears Byrnes Plea For Unity
Washington reports Secretary Byrnes urges unity among Allied powers to govern Japan. The first meeting of the all power advisory commission discusses central council options with attendees from the United States China and Britain among others. Delegates debate structure and powers while aims to keep postwar policy coordinated.
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New Jap Advisory Board
Byrnes
Washington
Shuite Byrnes
Pends
Pacific
Glatesmen
Vo Onations Pegan
Japan
Hnsten Commission
LAN Honiton
Ovate
Musk
Amelia
Meeniy
Dia Pets Miavent
Dane Nelson T. Doh
U.S. Am
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Iin
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Ate Nuits
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The
Ney Commission
United States
China
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All Kay Easterndivisory Commission
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Nikolai
Novilovy
Ve So
Russia
Iapan i Ruasla
Commissian
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Atiaaln
Reiththne
Australia
New Zealand
Coast Woman Slain Stabbed 23 Times
The nude body of Mary Basparro, 31, a ferry operator, was found in a parked van. She had been stabbed 23 times in the breast with a knife. A newspaper vendor was arrested after signing a confession admitting involvement.
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Tos Angeles
Ay Mie
Mary Basparro
Benty Harior
Dack Donahue
Che Woo
Cinai
Donate
First Returns Counted In Argentine Ballot
Partial results from the national election show Jase Tambarini leading in the western province of San Luis with 148 votes, while Petar Durty holds a prominent position. The early tally suggests Tamharini leads among preeminent candidates in the region amid a tense political contest.
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Buenos Aires
Jase Tambarini
Fiea
Petar
Lator Durty
San Luis
Regaerdad
Tanihos
Navy and Army Discharge Totals Reported in Washington
Special to The Star describes a Washington report on military discharge totals for Navy and Army units. The piece mentions a conference and notes that certain dates and personnel figures were discussed, with emphasis on the wartime service context.
Retail Costs To Jump 112 Percent In Wage Pattern Shakeup
Washington officials announced wage increases tied to the Wage Stabilization Board under the wartime price policy. A 16 cent rise for workers at the big five packers Swift Armour Wilson Cudahy and John Morrell was authorized to raise hourly wages by about 112 percent, with OPA price ceilings adjusted to retail levels. The move, aimed at stabilizing meat production after strikes and fears of supply loss, will raise costs for families and affect roughly 51,000 production and 46,000 clerical workers.
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Washington
OFA
Mbt
Ment Taguilule In &Auilement Im Chiewyu
Agriculture Department
Shokesman
OPA
Factfinding Board
Agriculture
Chester Bowles
Anderson
Bowles
OPA Industry Advisory Committee
Howles
York
Avery
Hanlon
U S Ship Struck by Mine Near Dover Waters
A United States vessel reportedly struck a mine in the Nordly Sea about 55 miles off Dover before midnight. Admiralty logs confirm the incident with Lloyd's Register listing the yacht WL67 Lona, registered in New Orleans and operated by the United States War Shipping Administration.
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Gyrus Adler
Nordly Sea
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Admiralty
Lioyd
New Orleana
Uweed
United States War Shipping Ademintallation
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