G O P Alderman breaks with party as council probes bureau
Alderman James H. Connell of the Second Ward publicly split from Republicans during a Common Council inquiry into the Signal Station. He contended party leaders keep policy over doing right and alleged city workers charged long distance calls to the city. The investigation focused on suspensions of two operators, John Dippold and Norman Allen, with hearings pending for others and calls for mayoral testimony rejected.
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James H. Connell
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G.O.P
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President Truman
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Norman Allen
F. Pearl Fredericks
Dewey Forces Floor Fight Over Budget Bills
Governor Dewey’s drive to pass a 936 million dollar spending package faces GOP opposition as the Senate Finance Committee approves all 14 budget bills 14 to 4 with four Erie and Westchester insurgents voting against. Radwan abstained. Dewey met late with top GOP leaders to chart a new strategy while Assembly Republicans defer floor action to today.
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William F. Condon
Yonkers
Raymond J. McGovern
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Edmund PB. Radwan
Anance Committee
Joe R. Hanley
Assembly
Oswald D. Heck
Benjamin F. Feinberg
Lee B. Mailler
Frank C. Moore
John E. Burton
Charles D. Breitel
Paul B. Lockwood
15 Bulgarian Ministers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A Bulgarian court convicted 15 Protestant ministers on charges from treason to rumor mongering and sentenced four to life imprisonment. Terms ranged from one to 15 years for others. fines applied to all. No appeals were filed, so sentences took effect immediately. The court rejected death penalties for the four leaders, despite prosecutor Dimiter Georgiev’s demands.
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Dimiter Georgiev
Supreme Council of the United Evangelical Churches of Bulgaria
Vassil 'Ziapkov
Zlapkov
Socialist Republic
Ladin Popay
Consatantine Andjiev
Georgi Chernev
Angel Diven
Alexander Zahariev
United States
Rogge Claims U S Turning To Fascism In Speech
Former assistant U S attorney general John Rogge denounced the Syracuse Board of Education for denying him a public school speech, saying the action threatens freedom of speech amid charges of loyalty checks and a drift toward fascism in America. He spoke to about 200 at Hotel Syracuse and at a Cornell University event.
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Wei
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Lincoln
Whata
Syracum Board
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Trenton
Cain Talks 7 Hours Against Wallgren
Senator Harry P. Cain rapped President Truman nominee Wallgren for a high defense post, charging unqualification and softness toward Communists. He pressed an inquiry into a claimed $50,000 dice win cited by Drew Pearson, though Wallgren denied the tale. Cain’s marathon session stretched toward a 16 hour target as Pearson denied the allegation and Cain pressed for Pearson to testify.
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Mon C. Wallgren
Truman
Wallgren
National Security Resources Board
Communders
Cain
Drew Pearson
Johnny Meyer
Howard Hughes
Palm Beach
Pearson
Johnny Myers
Ike
Rallers
Senate Jammired Services Committee
Lander
Kamne
Truman Board Called Again In Rail Dispute
Chicago reports railroad spokesmen say a presidential fact finding board will settle the wage dispute between carriers and 16 unions. Hearings start this afternoon as both sides seek a binding final ruling on a staggered forty hour week and related pay issues for 1,000,000 non operating workers.
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C-Ce
Doard
IMR
10000 Women Attend Jap Communist Rally
An estimated 19,000 Japanese women attended a protest rally in Tokyo organized as an International Women’s Rally. They voiced demands against government employee dismissals and called for higher wages, despite disapproval from a U.S. ally information officer.
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Ethel B. Weed
General MacArthurs
Aaltz
Assembly Votes To Bar Reds From Public Office
Albany report says the Assembly passed a measure to bar Communists from holding public office in New York by a large margin, with two Democrats voting against. Also approved were civil service governance changes and stricter political restrictions tied to state and municipal officers, while salaries for top judges and certain officials were raised. The bill now heads to Governor Dewey for action.
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New York
Richard M. Goldwater
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Thomas Dickens
Manhattan
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Dewey
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van Mercemaree
Astm
U. S
Floods Roar Through Montana Nebraska And Louisiana
Endangered ranchers warned of a new Montana flood threat as the Yellowstone River iced over and a 20 mile gorge formed. In Nebraska the Big Blue River reached flood stage, forcing Beatrice residents from homes and closing several schools near Crete. Louisiana also faced rising waters while other areas saw receding floods as cold weather turned meltwater into ice.
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Griven
Wariber
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Watera
Busines
Absre
Israel Parliament Holds First Session in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv reports Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion opening Israels first working session. He pledges nonmilitary Arab Jewish cooperation and a 12 member cabinet focused on economic social and cultural progress within a broader peace framework. The session notes a loan offer from the American Import Export Bank for development projects.
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Israel
David Ben-Gurion
Unitel Nations
Sret
Jeruelem
Eliezer Kap
American Import Exper Bank
Loreal S
Odom Sets Distance Mark In Light Plane
Teterboro New Jersey pilot Bill Odom broke the world non stop distance record for light planes by flying 5 000 miles from Honolulu to Teterboro using a Beechcraft Bonanza Waikiki. He landed at 12 05 pm EST after 18 hours.
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Chicago
Milton Reynolds
Onomm
Sun Fo Resigns in Step Toward China Peace
Premier Sun Fo and his cabinet resign, hailed in Nanking as a move toward peace. Acting President Li Tsung-jen gains strength against Chiang Kai-shek loyalists. Public pressure favors a peaceful settlement with the Communists. Sun’s stance earlier delayed concessions and prompted urgent diplomacy with Gen Ho Ying-chin in Shanghai.
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Li Tssing-Jen
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Reda
Ho Ying- Chin
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Chiang Kat Erhek
Son
King George VI to undergo lumbar sympathectomy
Buckingham Palace announced that King George VI will have a lumbar sympathectomy to improve blood flow to his right leg. The operation is planned within days, performed under anesthesia, and will be done at an appropriate location, possibly Buckingham Palace, with medical authorities stating it is not a sign of sudden deterioration.
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British Press Association
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Atlantic Pact Near Signing After Senate Panel Endorses Provisions
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee informally approved the North Atlantic defense treaty provisions as talks with Secretary Acheson proceeded. Chairman Connally said full text would be public before signing, with two weeks to ratification thereafter. Senator Vandenberg assured fears about congressional war powers would ease with disclosure. The pact links the United States with Canada Great Britain France Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg and Norway to deter aggression and uphold peace.
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R-Mich
Congress
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Acheron
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France
Belgium
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Luxembourg
Stalin
Watkins
Utah
Rent Curbs Extension Cleared for House Action
Washington AM A 1L month rent curb extension bill was cleared for House action later this week. The House showdown opens tomorrow with a final vote Friday, while Senate timetables and a Southern Democrat filibuster cloud passage. Republicans push a 90 day extension or state handoff, with some advocating expiration March 31 and letting states act.
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Waa
Senate
G.O.F
Ilan
House
G.O.P
Rep
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M-Maxzs
Go.p
Inader
Republican House
Congress
G.O. P
Navy Funds London Budget Approved By BORs
The Howee of Cam district approved the British Navy IMBSO budget estimate of 187,750,000 pounds in a record vote last night. The action was taken amid debate on defense funding.
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London
Howee
Cam- Bors
73 Per Cent Of Jury Panel Excused In Reds Trial
New York report on the Communist party trial shows 73 percent of the first jury panel excused. Judge Harold Medina recessed with a second panel of about ninety, as many cited hardship in business or travel. A juror voiced contempt for defendants, prompting a rebuke, while selection remained incomplete and expected to stretch over a week.
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U. S
Jesdere
Harold R. Medina
Peraons Tle
Taliaman
Joseph Frank
Medina
Russia Plans No War Now, Dulles Says
U S delegate John Foster Dulles told 35,000 Protestant delegates that no responsible official believes Russia plans open military conquest now. He warned military power in Germany and Japan shapes policy, and urged restraint as the world faces threat to peace amid church conference on international justice and goodwill.
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John Foster Dulles
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Japan
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Department of International Jndic
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
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