Senate Action Delays Farm Bill Amid High Price Debate
The Senate 41 to 29 shelved a long range farm bill as it split on high price supports. VP Barkley broke a tie for parity at 90 percent on six crops, while leaders argued policy paths and possible vetoes as Anderson's compromise faced changes. Brannan plan not offered as substitute.
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Brannan
Unity Hope Fades In Lewis Murray Strike Talks
Speculation lingers that John L Lewis and Philip Murray may bury enmity to end parallel strikes by 900000 workers and halt 3000000 days of stoppages. Steel coal talks stall as Missouri Pacific strike dims and Westinghouse rationing signals supply pressure.
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Philip Murray
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Charles Sawyer
Satisfactory Report For Senator Vanderberg In Washington
A scrambled AP summary notes Senator Vanderberg in Washington described as satisfactory after recent events. The fragment mentions a night operation and Merlachery 1 af the Envercunideos, with unclear references to Senate affairs and a raid context.
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Andermant
Peel
Vanderberg
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China Reds Ask U.S. Recognition
The Communist regime in Peiping sent a terse letter through Chou En Lai requesting normal diplomatic relations with the United States. The State Department said there are no plans to respond yet and will consult Britain and other powers and Congress before any decision.
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United States
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Peiping
Britain
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Central People's Government
People's Republic of China
Czech Reds Act To Rule All Churches
The Czechoslovak cabinet established a state office for church affairs to bring churches under government control. A church control bill would pay clergy salaries and seize appointments and finances. clergy must take loyalty oaths, and Catholic priests face new vacancies including in border areas. The move targets the Roman Catholic Church and aligns church teaching with the state.
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Germany
Sudentenland
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Alexei Cepicka
New Protestant Trials Reported To U N
United States delegate at the United Nations reported new evidence of religious persecution in Communist Eastern Europe. In Bulgaria 15 pastors were tried last spring and another group of Protestants faced July trials in secrecy raising fears for worldwide religious teaching.
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Biv
Vieliens
Russia
Britain Reports Dollar Reserves Drop Amid Devaluation Effects
The report shows British dollar and gold reserves at about 1.4 billion dollars while September’s end data indicate a larger drop from early month losses. Chancellor Cripps spoke at a London financial district dinner, noting policy responses and treasury releases as devaluation and market shifts influenced the figures.
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Sir Stafford Cripps
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Loedon
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Dulles Calls For New Labor Law In Campaign Essay
Senator John Poster Dulles urged a new national labor relations law during an eight county western New York campaign swing. He argued the act would protect workers from court domination, limit strikes only in rare cases, and require loyalty pledges, financial protections for union members, and a bipartisan study commission to oversee operations. He attacked Taft Hartley as restrictive and accused Truman of blocking reform.
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Congress
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Taft-Hartley
Washington
Buffalo Council Condemns Bell Aircraft Corp
The Buffalo City Council, voting 49 to 0, condemned Bell Aircraft Corp for resisting arbitration and labor peace at the Merikebound plant. The resolution calls for a fair solution to the wage and labor dispute and urges management to end the conflict with workers.
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Bell Corp
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Rataie
Earth Tremors Hit South Central Maine Despite No Damage
Reports say a series of tremors shook towns in southern and central Maine last night causing residents to seek shelter in cellars. Local officials note no apparent property damage while incidents were felt in Kasper Lewiston Waterville and Worthroox.
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Texas
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Rain Threatens Opening of World Series Between Yankees and Dodgers
Rain clouds hover over Yankee Stadium as the Yankees meet the Brooklyn Dodgers in game one of the World Series. Yankees and Dodgers both won 97 games, with betting odds favoring New York. Furillo may play through a groin injury. Don Newcombe or Elwin Roe expected to start for Brooklyn. gates open at 9 am, first pitch at 1 pm.
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Bruce’ Howard
Israeli government unites Tel Aviv and Jaffa
The government moved to merge Tel Aviv and Jaffa under a single name amid wartime tensions. The proposal drew mixed reactions from Arab and Jewish communities with concerns over identity and governance.
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Jaffa
Esterday
Tel A
Senate Confirms Sherman Minton to Supreme Court
The Senate votes 48 to 16 to confirm Federal Judge Sherman Minton as an associate justice. A separate 45 to 21 vote rejected calls to summon him for questioning by the judiciary committee. The timing follows the vacancy created by the death of Justice Wiley Reed and amid debate over testimony and committee referral.
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Supreme Court
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Cane
East German Move to Tighten Berlin Control
East German officials shift to tighten control over Berlin as four power status looms. Cold War tensions rise as Bonn and Moscow react while Western allies seek to preserve access and the city’s divided status amid occupation arrangements.
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Forre
Gates
Berkin
Pike Ruesien
Seria
Navy Air Force Rivalry Grips Washington Inquiries
Two investigations launched after Navy officers charge morale and national security are at risk in a defense strategy clash. Admiral Denfeld orders probe into confidential material leaking to the public while Navy leaders dispute Air Force priority and sea power control amid ongoing interservice rivalry. President Truman hopes both services settle their troubles.
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J King
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State of Siege Declared in Paraguay Amid Political Turmoil
Paraguay declares a state of siege to quell actions aimed at restoring a despot regime. The move follows the January accession of Federico Chavez as president after the resignation of Molas Lopez under Colorado Party pressure. Chile commentary notes censorship and uncertainty surrounding leadership.
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Paraguay
Federico Chavezeit
Supreme Court
Felipe Molas Lopez
Colorado Party
Molas Lopra Roind
Borne Aire
Chaves
Bok Om Tn
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