Denmark and Norway Agree to North Atlantic Pact Talks
Denmark and Norway move toward joining talks on a North Atlantic defense alliance. In Oslo and Copenhagen parliamentary committees and leaders announce support for participation while Soviet notes threaten the pact. Norway’s response to Moscow’s non aggression proposal is expected to be rejected. Communist groups condemn the move.
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United States
Canada
Europe
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Atlantic
Sweden
Aksel Lureen
Soviet Union
Popular Democratics
U N Vote on Israel Admission May Happen Today
United States pressed for a quick vote on Israel's bid for UN membership. In Cairo the Security Council prepared to meet again as Cuban Dr. Alberto Inchenta Alvarez chaired and Egyptian delegate Mahmoud Bey Fawzi opposed recognizing Zionist actions. Israel first applied in Paris on November 2, 1949, but failed to secure enough votes.
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Israel
United Nations
Esyrt
Security Council
March
Alberto Inocenta Alvarez
Cuba
Mahmoud Bey Fawzi
Munich
Warren R. Austin
Jakob A. Maik
Paris
Britain approves huge peacetime defense fund
The House of Commons backed Britain’s largest peacetime defense budget for 1345 50 at an estimated 759 860 000 pounds amid calls over spending wisdom. Defense Minister A V Alexander cited need to deter Soviet veto and Brussels alliance plans while Prime Minister Attlee pressed Churchill to privately discuss defense spending.
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Britain
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Russia
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Attlee
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Joe
Alexander
Brussels
Truman calls for simple majority Senate rule change
Washington reports President Truman favors breaking filibusters with a simple majority vote. Senate leaders and lawmakers reacted with sharp opposition and warnings that such a move would end free debate and curb Senate checks and balances. The House Banking Committee extended rent controls for 15 months amid partisan debate.
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Truman
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R-Nhl
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Sancitor Russell
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Byrd
Holland
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Rent Controls Face Expiration and Political Clash
Tobey denounces rent controls as un American as Congress considers extending the policy with more enforcement powers. The House Banking Committee votes on amendments to restore ceilings and limit penalties while expanding control to some apartments and trailer camps. Senate subcommittee hearing with Housing Expediter Woods follows the clash.
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Tigher Woods
Bankers warn of trap in relaxed credit terms
The Consumer Bankers Association warns that easing credit controls could be a trap to seize permanent power. It calls for abolishing credit controls while President Truman plans to expand the law before it expires. The group argues federal power would pressure lenders and stall business by restricting terms.
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Vicums
Association
Atlantic City YWCA Quits National Body
The Atlantic City YWCA voted to disassociate from the national organization citing departure from its original purposes. The move follows ongoing disagreements over broader policy and program directions within the YWCA system.
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United States
Russians Order Soviet Mission To Quit U.S. Zone
The Soviet Union ordered the repatriation mission in Frankfurt to leave the U.S. zone after American pressure. Soviet authorities also expelled U S grave registration personnel working in the zone, with about seven or eight enlisted men and two officers affected. The action followed a two day siege by U S Army forces and came as Col. Lasarev and Col. Wood delivered evacuation orders to the mission late at night.
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Manyone
Sterling A. Wood
Troy City Council Adopts Pay As You Go Fiscal Plan
City Council approves a pay as you go fiscal policy aimed at clearing tax borrowings within seven years. The plan, supported by Mayor John J. Ahern, would create a cash overlay in budgets and lump past deficits into a seven year bond note. It seeks state legislation to enable cash operation and limit tax anticipation notes.
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Troy
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Henry E. Smith
City of Troy
Tragic Muskegon Fire Claims Mother and Nine Children
A ramshackle Lakewood home north of Muskegon burned after a stove exploded killing a Michigan mother Maude Clover 46 and nine of her thirteen children plus a roomer. Ward Clover 21 died later in hospital while helping rescue his mother. Two older sons escaped with severe burns.
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Churchill Retains Leadership After Conservative Meet
Winston Churchill solidified his hold on the Conservative leadership after a party meeting. MPs discussed recent special election losses and called for clearer policy statements, with observers noting dissatisfaction centered on policy over personalities and urging detours toward major street works and nationalization of industry.
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London
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Hammersmith
Two Months Defense Fund Sought In France
French Defense Minister Paul Ramadier asked Parliament to authorize 8.966 billion francs for March and April defense expenses. The measure, tied to a broader national program, faces a minority Communist Party challenge as France mobilizes about 1.15 million francs in military funding across Army Air Force and Navy forces.
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Paris
Lps
Paul Ramadier
Tower House
Communist
BNO
Washington political clash over Wallgren chair bid
President Truman dismissed Senator Cain's local political opposition to C. Wallgren as a local matter. He joked about a letter Cain sent alleging Wallgren communists links and said he had received no such letter and would not comment. Wallgren, former Washington governor, is considered for the National Security Resources Board chair.
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Eugene Dennis
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Foster
Dennis
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Italy
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Courss
New Chief To Take Over On March 31
President Truman accepted the resignation of Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal and named Louis A. Johnson to succeed him. Johnson, a West Virginia and Washington lawyer, will assume command at the Pentagon on March 31, amid peacetime military buildup and plans for mobilization. Forrestal, Roosevelt era veteran who helped unify the armed forces, ends an eight and a half year government career.
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Louis A. Johnson
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U S Reds Traitors Label Sparks Controversy
President Truman labeled American Communists traitors amid tensions over loyalty to Russia. The remark, reported yesterday, drew sharp debate as officials argued over patriotism and national security during Cold War mistrust.
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Truman
Russia
United States
Canastota School Fire Evacuates 317 Pupils
An alert Canastota teacher triggered an evacuation of 317 pupils from Canastota Junior High as a basement fire raged. Firefighters from four towns battled the blaze, leaving the building a total loss with official estimates around 250 thousand dollars. No casualties reported.
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Leland Wright
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Oneida
Chittenango
Wampsville
Walter G. Clifford
Wright
Madison County
Gang-Feud Slayers Executed At Sing Sing
The New York State Senate passed the Treasury Postoffice Department appropriation bill for the next fiscal year. Three inmates, including William Rosenberg and Bretagne, were executed at Sing Sing for a gang related killing. The report notes debates over appropriations and a commission considering abolition of the state New York legislature.
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Senate
Treasury Postoffice Department
Vashing
Wiliam Rosenbere
Santo Breta
Rosenberg
New York City
Treasury
Ofice Department
Episcopal Rector Defies Bishop's Removal Order
The Rev. Dr. Johan L. Howard Melish, 74, refused to resign from Holy Trinity Church as ordered by Bishop James P. Wolfe of Long Island. Melish argues his removal violates congregational wishes and free speech, while bishops insist the diocese supports the rector’s retirement. The vestry and council members oppose the action, but a diocesan committee voted unanimously for removal. The bishop set a retirement date by April 6.
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Jamei Pe Wolfe
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Holy Trinity
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