British Labor Faces Narrow Commons Majority
Labor’s tally stands at 315 seats with 296 Conservatives and allies, 9 Liberals, 2 Irish Nationalists, 4 Independent Liberals and 1 Speaker. Attlee reportedly plans limited program moves, aiming to survive until April budget, with another election likely by June or fall. Irish Nationalists may abstain to protest Ireland unity.
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House of Commons
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British Press Association
King George
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Col
Douglas Clifton Brown
Manchester
Labor
Action Delayed On Science Foundation Plan
Washington debate delayed action on a bill to create a National Science Foundation with a 25 million dollar annual budget. Senate approval of a different bill noted. Republicans raised deficit concerns while supporters pledged to fund training through scholarships and fellowships for pure science research.
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Washington
House
National Science Foundation
Senate
India
Manchester doctor on trial for mercy killing allegations
In New Hampshire the murder trial of Dr. Hermann N. Sander continues as witnesses dispute claims he killed a cancer patient. Reginald Borrote testifies he never asked to shorten his wife’s life and a nurse admits signing a statement she died before mercy injection. The case centers on alleged acts of mercy versus murder.
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N. H
Reginald Borreto
Hermann N. Sander
Borreto
Atty
William L. Phinney
Sander
Arriest Borroto
Elise
Ander
Borroto
Sanders
Borrato
Elizabeth Rose
Attacks on Two U S Ships Hit Taingtsa Port
American vessels Pioneer Dale and Isbrandsten Flying Clipper were bombed and strafed near Taingtsa and Tsingtao harbor as Nationalist forces widen a blockade. State Department noted no reply to a February note and US ships faced multiple aircraft attacks.
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Shanghai
United States
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State Department
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Flying Clipper
Isbrandsten Company
Tokyo
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Klabbenschmidt
E. Walker
U. S
Formosa
U S Bans All Travel To Bulgaria
The United States bans all travel by private American citizens to Bulgaria amid strained ties with the communist regime. The State Department also cites Hungarian demands to cut its Budapest legation staff and signals possible retaliation.
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United States
Bulgaria
State Department
Budapest
Michael J. McDermott
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Balkan
Hungary
Robert Vogeler
London
Britain
Foiwicn Office
Senate Okays Increased Farm Acreage Under Price Programs
The Senate passed a farm measure 53 to 24, boosting acreage for cotton and wheat under government price supports while tightening potato controls for next year. The bill allows 690,000 more acres to cotton and sizable wheat expansion, with price supports tied to production restraints and regional marketing rules.
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House
Agriculture Department
Aay
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Millikin
Rolo
Senate Bans Auto TV Albany War Over Legislation
The senate last night banned the use of television sets in automobiles as part of new legislation. The measure, debated in Albany, aims to curb driver distraction and improve road safety.
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Albany
Truman And Churchill Nominated For Nobel Prize
Twenty eight persons including President Truman and Winston Churchill were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Names listed include Jawaharlal Nehru, Herbert Evatt, King Prajadhipa, and Ralph Bunche, among others. UNICEF and the World Movement for World Federal Government are among nominees. The prize, traditionally announced in October, honors efforts toward peace and international cooperation.
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Wheion Churchill
IA Rede
Tati
Jawahadel Xehre
Prime Minty
India
Herbert V. Evatt
Austra- Hasad
United Nations Assembly
King Tawoof Grevor
George ©. Marth
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Ralph Bane
Patestini
Unicef
Alfred B. Nebel
Dynam
Assembly Calls Senate Probe of Acheson State Dept
Albans lawmakers push for a full investigation of Secretary Dean Acheson and the State Department after his statement of fidelity. The resolution, approved 125 to 21, sent to the Senate, cites past alleged loyalty concerns and questions of personnel competence and honesty.
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State Department
Whittaker
Ascumania
Ranzlinz
Josin Sheingut
Assembly Kills Bond Measure for Schools
Albany officials report the assembly rejected a bond proposal meant to fund school projects at 1:72 a.m. The vote swung along party lines as Democrats opposed the measure and Republicans supported it, ending the bid.
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Tareas
Asem Tly
Leméee
Miners Plead Innocent To Contempt Of Court
Nationwide coal strike deepens economic strain as 180 000 plus miners idle and production cuts hit Pittsburg and surrounding districts. Buckeye Coal workers report threats. several blast furnaces closed and steel firms cut capacity. Civilian and military supply chains face reduced output and rising hardship nationwide.
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West Point
Ohio
Howard Clark
Michigan
Indiana
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Birmingham
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National Tube
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Air Force
Pilots Warned Of New Defense Precautions
Washington report says pilots approaching the U S coast or the Los Alamos defense area must file flight plans. Airmen entering between Limestone Maine and Norfolk Virginia or from Seward face potential interception by fighters. Flight plans required for areas up to 172 miles from Los Alamos at altitudes above 101 feet.
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United States
Los Alamos
Cwi Aeronautics
D. W. Renize
de Alamos
Nots
CAA
U S Diplomats Open African Conference
U S diplomats opened a conference in East Africa with delegates from 34 African nations. The gathering, part of a series of regional meetings, aimed to signal Africa’s growing importance and reduce colonial ties.
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Laurence Marques
Mozambique
Afica
Rain Aids Leopard Hunt In Oklahoma City Zoo
Oklahoma City researchers and park staff pursued a jungle bred leopard that escaped the city zoo last Saturday. Rain slowed dust and aided tracking as 200 pound animal movement north east was suspected, with farm hand Floyd Grabb providing a possible clue and dogs from Colorado aiding the search.
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J Julian Frazier
Frazier
Deep Fork Creek
Floyd Grabb
Ward Bridge
Cameron
Colorado
Denver Post
Five People Killed In Plane Crash In Czechoslovakia
A Czech Airlines transmittal plane crashed in the Moravian mountains near Bruntal yesterday. At least five people were killed and 36 injured as the aircraft broke into flames while en route to Prague. Local hospital officials report fatalities and dozens of serious injuries with evacuation ongoing.
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Republicans Want Dewey To Run Again
G O P state chair William L. Pfeiffer said there is strong sentiment among Republicans for Governor Dewey to seek a third term. He endorsed Dewey personally and outlined plans for an immediate campaign push next November, with a $300,000 war chest and new committees including veterans small business and labor partners.
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G.O.P
William L. Pfeiffer
Dewey
Pfeiffer
New York City
Stephens’ Office
Pheiffer
Ath
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New York
Nandhonkean
Hometts
U S and Canada Sign Fifty Year Niagara Power Treaty
A landmark pact between the United States and Canada outlines fifty years of shared Niagara River water power development. The agreement sets equal terms on water diversion, preserves seasonal flows, and aims to unlock the era’s hydropower potential. The treaty awaits Senate ratification and signals future redevelopment plans.
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Canada
Senate
Stertne
Teredte Yries
State Department
Athseeon
Caraden Armbessader Mume Wreag
Negotiations Recess Indefinitely Over Coal Strike
The United Mine Workers deny contempt charges saying no official strike was called and every member chose to quit individually. Government lawyers push back as federal efforts seek to restart talks and avert coal shortages while discussions with operators briefly resume. House leaders and the president weigh seizure options, with Truman's request uncertain and Congress wary of legal steps.
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Federal Court
Washington
Welly Hopkins
U.M.W
Harris Combs
Earl Houck
Uniion
John L. Lewis
UMW
Charles Ross
Sam Fray]burn
Texas
Rayburn
Congress
Truman
Prew
U S Citizen Jailed For Year By Czechs
A naturalized American visitor, Imrich Solar, 34, of New York, was jailed in Slovakia for a year in a labor camp after an initial six week term and a fine for remarks deemed anti American. The embassy in Prague reported the case as part of postwar sentiment against the United States. Solar had been arrested in Topolciany in December during charges linked to defending the republic.
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Czechoslovakia
America
Caechoslovakia
Topolciany
Slovianita
Max
Imrich Solar
Trinity Avenue
New York
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Tksay
Smbhe Ey Ward Solar
Republic
Solar
Jadi Sauer
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