Truman Asks To Keep War Power Controls
President Truman pressed Congress for extending War Powers Act authority to govern sugar rice and other strategic materials. In a late night meeting with the Senate Big Six, discussion focused solely on war power extensions with no talk of Greece or Turkey aid. Leaders signaled intent to handle measures separately and keep controls in effect through reconversion.
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Washington
Trim
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Olleer
Senate
Greece
Turkey
Barking Adeiy
Barkley
Thera
Congress
House
Halleck
Comuntem
Lic
Algo
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Vandenburg
Barking
Hlech
Saylor White
Spenler Apyth
Haybuth
House Denvnermig
Wifo
John QR. Sleelman
Adamin
Steelman Salario
Prudent
Television Not Subject To Entertainment Tax
Washington's internal revenue bureau reversed an earlier ruling and said live entertainment in bars and cabarets is not subject to the 20 percent entertainment tax. The decision applies to establishments offering drama, singing and dancing beyond instrumental or mechanical music.
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Washington
Ure
Internal Revenue Bureau
Iswl
Willel
Bureau
Neu York
Met
Cherta
Burns Claim Two in Fatal Explosion at Home
Iain Shetite, 48, died from burns after an explosion leveled the residence in Moly. His wife Timorn Shere, 44, was fatally injured, and daughter Moly, 24, also suffered injuries in the blast. Investigators pursue cause.
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Phelps Upl sIain Shetite
Moly
Ils
Timorn Shere
Assassination Rumor Amuses Alarshall Moxenn
Fragmentary OCR reveals a rumor about an assassination involving Alarshall Moxenn the secretary of Ruite Mavenhall. The garbled text references a report on yesterday’s events and mentions concern among observers.
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Alarshall
Ruite Mavenhall
China
Paris
Unitod Histon
House Republicans back big tax cuts amid split support
In a closed House session Republicans projected broad backing for income tax slashes as Speaker Maclin led talks. Democrats warned against cuts, backing Truman’s stance to delay tax relief and balance the budget, while predicting possible veto and Senate delays.
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Storm Wigrals
Nationwide Phone Strike Called April 7
Nationwide Bell system strike set for April 7 called by the National Federation of Telephone Workers, involving 247 000 members across 3 affiliated unions. The federation urged talks with the company to avoid a nationwide stoppage though executives offered no counter proposals, risking disruption to radio and teletype communications. local service would be affected only where affiliates shut down and long distance lines could be impacted.
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Bell
National Federation of Telephone Warfors
Pepeo
Lhe Unduery
Swalleont
Antortenn Telephone and Telegraph Company
Reirno
Vlondiines
Torthoonss
A. T. and . Company
Bell Syaleu
Ny Flt. W
Bevin Stalin Discuss Pact Extension In Talks At Moscow
Bevin and Stalin conferred for an hour and fifteen minutes at night with Prime Minister Blain urging extension of the British Russian alliance against Germany. Molotov attended as an authoritative note suggested a four power plan for German demilitarization and postwar arrangements. The talks touched on Anglo American options and a four power framework, with ministers resuming discussions on Germany and Austria.
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Blalin
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Y. M. Molotov
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Stalin
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U. S
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Council of
Comnel
Lly
Germany
Austria
Geran Nationaly
Poland
Ceushoslovakia
Ariine
Hus Far
Maresdull
Thaubhee
Bean
Germainy
Qiapasa
Carey
Ameren
Yecon
Central Council For
BEYIN
Crashed Army Plane Found Near Stephenville Air Base
An Army C-11 transport with nine aboard missing since Sunday noon was located crashed about 25 miles south of Stephenville. Five survivors were seen nearby. others are believed casualties. Survivors were picked up by an Army ATC plane from Harnton Field and will be evacuated by helicopter from New York.
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Stephenville
Nma
Wmm
Sinc
Stephenville Air Base
Seavel Shines
U S and Britain Oppose Early Disarmament
The United States and Britain told the United Nations that global arms cuts are unlikely before international security is established. American delegate Tolinson and British officials urged study of disarmament while stressing no rapid reductions until a durable framework exists, as debates open at the U N Commission on Armaments.
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Lake Sucvoss
United States
Ovilaln
United Nations
U.N
Kenly
Alexander Cadogan
Hillish
Eatry
Marcow
Washington
Tue
Ernest Bevin
Germany
Japan
Lilienthal Nomination Faces Senate Confirmation Battle
The Senate opened debate on Lilienthal’s nomination as Atomic Energy Commission chair with strong objections voiced but broad support emerging. Supporters led by Hickenlooper and McMahon argue Lilienthal is highly intelligent and capable, citing his TVA leadership and long public service.
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Washington
Bricker
R.-Ohiol
McNellar
D.tom
Hickenlooper Volnd
Yilion
Atomic Energy
Auor
U-N.m
Senate
Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Fortuning
Associated Press
Lilien Oil
Alickentopper
Tennresea Valley Authority
Tie Nom- Mee
PVA
Grand Jury to Consider Yacht Death Charges
Santa Ana sheriffs say George Gollum and Louise Overel, accused in the Overell yacht murders, failed to account for two hours on March 15 when an explosion sank the yacht. Details claim the Overells were beaten with a hammer and dynamite used to conceal a crime.
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Santa Ana
Calif
James Muwick Wald
George Gollum
Louise Overel
Overell
Walter E. Overell
Eriran, ‘Sail Gallin
Reprieve for two tribesmen in jungle ritual slaying
In a jungle area a colonial court hanged three African tribesmen for the murder of a chief. Two other singers were reprieved and faced a future appeal while two more, not named, had their execution stayed by the British governor in Accra.
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Tandon
Gallenaat
Toy
Colonial Office ii London
Accraheen
Babeas
Ten Divisions Of Reds No Troops In U S Will Be Sent
The House Un American Activities Committee heard testimony from James F. Green of Omaha and former ambassador William Bullitt alleging 100,000 Communists exist in the United States ready to form ten divisions. They urged anti Communist laws and expanded atomic prepays while Secretary Patterson and others sought swift aid to Greece and Turkey amid growing fears of Soviet aggression.
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Balkans
Washington
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Lushmany
United States
James F. Green
Omaha
American Legion
Americanism Commission
William GC. Bullitt
Moscow
Russia
Tassia
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Stalin
Bullitt Sen
Hiller Ald
Legion
UN- American Activities Committee
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Baller
Jawa
Soviet Union
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Smone
Dayton
Ohto
Gerhard Hisler
Un-American Activities Committee
Supreme” Communal Authority
America
Green
Toxephsan
Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics
Comenunista
Patlovsan
Congress
Éetze Wantyol
Wavy
Bern Gaid
Turkey
Greece
J'ai
Achovon
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Patterson
Ache- Son
Druman
Acheson
Greve
William Clavton
Lestimmay
Arheem
Korea
Congreve
State Department
Tehran
Mithle
Senate Committee
Forrestal
Wartime Big Three Docs Reveal Turkey In War Effort
State Department released full texts of Tehran and Potsdam agreements showing discussions with Turkey to join in defense against Germany and aid plans. Acheson testified neutrality favored Allies. documents cover proposals, military conclusions, and the Greek Turkey plan amid wartime diplomacy.
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Washington
Agreemanta
United States
Gur Ailles
Turkey
Acheson
Greste
Congress
Germany
State Department
I Sin
Dardanelles
Yallu
Webinary
Bojangles Robinson Collapses at Harlem Funeral
Noted Negro tap dancer Bojangles Robinson collapsed yesterday while attending funeral services for James M. Pemberton, a prominent Harlem Democratic leader in the 44th Assembly district. He was assisted by a nearby relative and taken from the church in a carriage.
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New York
Bill
Bojangles) Robinson
James M. Pemberlin
Harlem
Netar
Police-Search Ancient Mansion For Missing Recluse
Police hunt the Collyer brothers mansion for missing recluse Langley Collyer amid a debris strewn upper floors and a cluttered basement. Harlem crowds watched as investigators probed rooms and stairwells while noting a lack of a body or clear clue to Langley’s whereabouts.
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New York
Tha
Collyar Manalon Ag
Yeatarday
Dha Aitasing Taclusa
Langley
Glyrareld
Laney
Harlem
Rent Control Transfer OK'd in Senate Move
Senator Buck announces approval of a bill to shift rent control from OPA to a new housing administrator. The measure would set local advisory boards, extend ceilings to June 30, and allow targeted rent adjustments with state governor input. The CPA oversight continues with executive action planned for April 1, while functional transfers await formal steps.
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Washington
Buck
ReVel
Senate
Bes
OPA
Frank R. Chasdon Holla
Oda
Creedon
Oren
Alt Conatruckan
CPA
Justia
60 Mile WInds Sweep Tennessee Toll Reported
Two men died and extensive damage followed a 60 mph wind storm across Tennessee. Reports from Knoxville and surrounding areas note damaged buildings and widespread telephone and power outages as crews assess the destruction.
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Tennessee
Naghvile
Tenn
Ordor
Knoxville
Mt Alxty
Finish Fight Against China Reds Proposed
The Nanking Kuomintang executive committee calls for a finish fight against the Communist rebellion while holding out hope for a settlement. It declares Communists the greatest obstacle to national unity and constitutional enforcement and aims to complete a government reorganization to preserve order and public welfare. The statement argues continued military pressure will prove the armed strength unreliable and push Communists toward reform.
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Chin
Mung Kuve Mintang
Kuomintang Wotede
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