Truman Plea Fails to Ease Labor Tension
President Truman urged speedier enactment of the jobless pay and full employment bill, but Congress offered no action. Labor and management eyed the wage problem as strike threats grew. Greyhound drivers and other unions prepared vote campaigns for higher pay while railroad and telegraph workers considered strikes. The labor-management conference set for next Monday loomed as the nation watched Capitol Hill for movement.
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Truman
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Congress
Palley
Oval
Fillman
Rhuin
Gedorn
Greyhound
Missiontoni
Western Union Olegraph
New York
Republicans Fight Aid to Countries Controlling News
In Washington the House debated whether to block UNRRA funds for nations that restrict American press access. Rep. Brown with GOP backing urged tying relief aid to press freedom, while an appropriation panel had rejected the amendment. The move would affect the $8550,000,000 UNRRA package and the total U S contribution to $1.39 billion, with Lehman seeking $1.25 billion more.
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United Nations
Herbert H. Lehman
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United States
Fifteen German War Prisoners Killed in Train Crash
Elisader Michigan report recounts a truck collision with a westbound New York Central train near here. Fifteen German prisoners of war and eleven others were injured or killed as Afrika Korps members faced fatal impact while being moved back to a prison camp. An American soldier and several locals were among the casualties.
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Hall
Qumiel
Afrika Korps
Civilla
Tio
Toledo
Weethuth Bataan Hero Survives in U.S. Today
The report recounts Weethuth, a noted defender of Bataan, surviving in America. It mentions urban scouting in San Francisco, a Greek teacher and a transport ship named Shark, with references to his wartime actions and a fall in Manchuria related to his unit.
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San Frantisco Ia
Artur Femath
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Bataan
Énomynes
Fatlaon-Tamp
Manchuria
Eisenhower Warns Of German Unrest Potential Outbreak
General Eisenhower warned Washington of dangerous unrest in Germany seen as a step from organized resistance. He noted attacks on U.S. troops, slow progress by the Allied Council, and rising lawlessness as displaced persons surge. He also warned of worsening food and coal shortages ahead of winter and mass feeding plans in the American zone.
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Greyhound Bus Workers Strike Nationwide Action
About 4,000 Greyhound employees began a strike seeking a three fourths of a cent per mile wage raise. The walkout affected routes from New England to Chicago as union leaders pressed for early settlements amid wage disputes with major firms.
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General Motors
Hollywood Studio
Mareh
Galveston
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Alcoa
Tenn
Aluminum
Ind. Lynch
Today Had Been Designated D-Day For Jap Invasion
Report notes that November 1 had been set by Allied command as D-Day for an invasion of Japan. Instead, American troops occupy Japan in noncombat roles, with many soldiers at home in civilian clothes. The piece reflects on the altered expectations and ongoing occupation tasks.
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Xhyushu
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Maida
Women Describe Japanese Atrocities In Manila War Court
Testimonies from Manila reveal the 9 February seizure of Ermita district residents and the rape of young girls at the Bayview Hotel by Japanese officers and soldiers. Witnesses recount mass executions in a dining hall, shelling near St Paul's College, and killings of priests, brothers, and civilians amid collapsing defenses.
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Tunal
Tomoyuki
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Alhambrat
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Liliga Borobane
Janancde
Monteiro Named Brazil War Minister After Vargas
Rio De Janeiro reports Monteiro, a key figure in ousting Getulio Vargas, sworn in as War Minister in the Linhares government. The cabinet met to address post coup issues as elections shift from May 1948 to December. Vargas had sought to extend power by appointing provisional governors and pushing new constitutions within 20 days.
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Pedro Auretio Goes Monteiro
Getulio Vargas
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Ster
Ander Vargas
Jose Linhares
Ife
Linhares
Degce
Sailors Believed Drowned After Bay Whaleboat Capsizes
The Navy reported a whaleboat from Potrero Point to USS Lyman capsized in heavy waves amid a storm, with about 12 sailors feared drowned and 16 rescued. Three families were notified of the likely loss as the vessel was far from its berth about a mile offshore.
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Navy
Potrero Point
Lyman
Britain endorses Truman plan for world peace policy
Foreign Secretary Bevin told the Commons that the United States policy outlined by President Truman in a Navy Day speech would boost international peace efforts. Britain supports international agreements over regional pacts and views the 12 point program as a valuable contribution to world peace.
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Truypan
Truman
New York
Emmett Bevin
Commons
China May Land Troops In Manchuria Amid Talks
Reports from Changchun cite an official saying Russia and China discussed funding for Chinese government troops in Manchuria after cordial talks. Chiang Ching-kuo attended, but no word on use of Port Arthur or Nairen for landings. Meantime Communist forces push toward Yangkow and threaten key rail lines as negotiations falter amid ongoing fighting.
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Manchuria
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Chiang Ching-Kuo
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Political Consultative Council
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Byrnes States U S Aware of Soviet Interests Abroad
James B Byrnes told the New York Herald Tribune Forum that the United States is fully aware of Russia special security interests in eastern and central Europe and will not join in intrigues there He urged a Monroe Doctrine style arrangement under Soviet leadership but opposed forcing the Soviet system on any country He called for complete integration of regional systems into the United Nations in the atomic age and stressed American friendship for Russia
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UPI
James B. Byrnes
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New York Herald ‘Tribuna Forum
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U S Favors Civil Control For Germany And Japan
President Truman announced the United States aims to establish Allied civil government in Germany within eight months and could oversee Japan as early as possible. Talks include Soviet, British, and Chinese roles, with asset division and atomic tests eyed. Estimates of Hirohito fortune reparations were discussed, as was wartime policy with Attlee and Mackenzie King.
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India
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Massive Frankfurt raid targets black market network
In Frankfurt Germany police arrested over 600 people in what authorities call the largest crackdown on illicit markets in the region. Seized were American cigarettes assorted fur and jewelry plus other contraband.
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Germany
Revisions In G. I. Bill of Rights Approved By Senate Group
Senate subcommittees recommended changes to the G I Bill of Rights to ease veteran access to government loans for homes farms and businesses extend loan eligibility to 10 years after the war and adjust terms for loans rents and tuition payments. The Veterans Subcommittee proposed preserving the maximum government guarantee and awaiting full committee review with targeted action next week.
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Newsprint Cut of 15 Percent Seen Next Month
Washington reports a 15 percent newsprint cut likely for December deliveries to U S publishers amid an oversubscription of orders. The War Production Board cited 240 000 tons of November orders and about 20 000 tons of fourth quarter overages, with 2 000 tons for armed forces and liberated countries. If December orders stay above allocations, 80 000 tons of over-orders may be canceled.
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Dee
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Canada
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WPB
Wipe
Fugitive Robert Burns to Seek Georgia Pardon Today
Robert E Burns, famed for IT Am a Fugitive From a Georgia Chain Gang, plans to ask Georgia Pardons Board for a pardon with Gov Ellis Arnall as counsel. Burns previously sought clemency in 1943 but was recoiled by the board.
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Chain Gang
Robert Ediott Burns
Georgia
Ellis Arnall
Burns
Blaze Pardon and Parole Board
George Chain Gan
Aother Chain Zang
Arnall
Dealers May Absorb Auto Price Increases
Dealerships may bear most auto price hikes as OFA contemplates allowing a rise for new cars while requiring dealers to absorb part of the increase. After a long meeting with OPA officials, industry officials said the plan could push prices to roughly current levels, with only minor adjustments possible.
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OFA
OPA
Indonesia ultimatum and Java battles spark crisis
British and Dutch forces rush reinforcements after an Indonesian uprising and unprovoked attacks on Surabaya and Magelang. UK and Allied leaders warn Indonesians to surrender or face full force. Prime Minister Sukarno plans talks as bombardments intensify and ships and aircraft head toward Java.
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Suekarno
Magelang
Wee
Ita Soershaje
Wterall
Sir Philip Christigen
Netherlands East Indies
Mattoby
Sacrae Haja
Inas
Attendants Face Charge Over mistreatment at New York hospital
In Brooklyn federal court, James Savec an assistant attorney described information charges against attendants at Norlinor New York Veterans Hospital for rough treatment of mental patients. Two more attendants face arraignment. alleged assault included kicking and punching after a three month undercover Watereng administration probe.
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Lie
United States Veterans Hospital
Norlinor
N.Y
Brooklyn
Feds
James Savec
Sven
Watereng Administration
Washington
Laver
Therio
Jobe
Fatally Hurt by Bus at City Intersection
A man identified as Avgust Lillential, age 42, was fatally injured yesterday after being struck by a bus while crossing a street intersection in Syracuse. Police say the accident is under investigation and no charges have been filed.
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