Truman lays out 17 billion plan to aid Europe
President Truman’s four year European recovery program asks for 17 billion dollars, with a full study revising Paris plans. The report says the U S cannot supply all requested grains fats oils petroleum fertilizer tractors or freight cars and urges Europe to boost exports. It warns against austerity as growth slows and projects ship construction while prices stay high with two price scenarios for the four year period.
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GOP Inflation Antidote Sent To President
The House passed the Senate approved anti inflation bill by 281 to 73 in two hours of debate and sent it to President Truman. Democrats had sought to add presidential authority to allocate scarce goods when voluntary measures fail. The session also heated over an emergency foreign aid bill of 568 million dollars for France Italy Austria and China with limits on dismantling German plants.
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Congress Voted on Price Curb Bill and Relief Aid
Arizona congressmen Mur dock and Harless backed the voluntary price curb measure while a British accord on dismantling was sought by the state department. The house approved 509 million for winter relief and prepared to consider a senate bill on commodity speculation disclosure before adjourning. Senate passage came 77 to 10 amid party clashes over inflation and relief programs.
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Grain traders to be named under new disclosure authority
The House joined the Senate in authorizing Secretary of Agriculture Anderson to publish names of speculators in commodity markets. The move, supported by President Truman who said he would sign, aims to expose insiders using official data. The measure excludes aggregations and keeps individual tax returns off limits.
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Bombs and Gunfire Kill Ten Arabs in Galilee Village
Ten Arabs including five children were killed and five injured in a nighttime attack on Khisas in upper Galilee. Two cars of Jews entered the village, deployed bombs and opened fire destroying two houses. Seven bodies were found in one ruin and three in another. Two Syrians and two Lebanese Arabs were among the dead. Jewish sources blamed Hagana for targeting a village used by infiltrating volunteers of the Save Palestine army. Arab sources reported movement of about 2000 guerrillas toward Nablus.
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Ruble Deal Costly to U S Embassy in Moscow
The U S embassy in Moscow estimates a loss of about 50000 dollars from Russia's ruble revaluation. A spokesman said current State Department rules could expose an officer to responsibility for the loss, and suggested Congress might be urged to adjust rules to keep the embassy operating.
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Wire Threat Not Settled
Government resumes mediation Friday to avert a nationwide Western Union telegraph workers strike set to begin next Tuesday. Cyril S. Ching leads a second meeting with Western Union and AFL unions seeking a 16 cent hourly wage increase. CIO ACA and Communications Workers of America pledge support or join in the New York City action.
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Pearson Awarded Legion of Honor
In Paris on Friday Drew Pearson U S newspaper and radio commentator received the Legion of Honor chevalier for his role in organizing Friendship train food shipments to France. Public Health Minister Germaine Poinse Chapuis presented the decoration at her office. The first train carrying 4000 tons arrived at Le Havre aboard the American Leader and will depart for Paris Saturday. President Vincent Auriol welcomed Capt A C Smithies and U S Line officials expressing France's gratitude.
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Truman Opposes Tax Cuts Amid Debt Fight
President Truman remains against tax reductions now as Knutson pushes a 5.6 billion dollar annual cut. Knutson claims two thirds would aid lower incomes, while Truman insists debt reduction comes first. Officials discuss a 7 billion dollar surplus but no final stance yet on next year's tax policy.
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De Gasperi Faces Confidence Vote Amid Italy Unrest
Rome reports Premier Alcide De Gasperi plans a Friday confidence request as labor strife and political attacks mount. A nationwide 300000 worker food handler strike looms, and in Palermo a gun battle wounded 10 during a blocked city hall clash after a general strike.
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Auto Wrecks Train Of 17 Freight Cars
Seventeen cars of a northbound Southern Pacific freight train derailed at 2:05 a m Friday seven miles north of Roseburg Oregon after a car driven by Robert A Crandall 26 Glide Oregon collided with a freight car in heavy fog There were no fatalities Crandall was taken to a Eugene hospital in serious condition The wreck halted traffic on the Siskiyou route until repairs could be completed.
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Elliott's Spruces Trounced by Rivals in Poughkeepsie
Christmas tree dealers in Poughkeepsie assailed Elliott Roosevelt's Val-Kill spruce venture noting balsams on rival lots are superior and that Elliott's pricing collapse harms needle retention once indoors. Dealer Charles Burlingame said his balsams prove better and kept spruces on display to show customers the contrast.
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Val-Kill Farm
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Salt River valley payroll claims questioned by auditor
State Auditor Ann Frohmiller rejected payroll claims for National Guardsmen called by Gov. Osborn to suppress violence in the Salt River valley. Claims totaled 4,680.70 for 315 enlisted and 8,167.27 for 62 officers. governor cannot approve them personally.
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Sidney P. Osborn
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What Foreign Aid Plan Will Do
The plan would provide four plus years of U S assistance to 16 European countries to rebuild economies and restore trade. It seeks a flat 17 billion dollars with 6.8 billion through mid 1949, run by a new economic cooperation administration under the secretary of state. It funds commodities from wheat to mining equipment, loans and grants, and requires self-help and currency stability with UN involvement as needed.
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Marshall Reports By Radio Tonight
Havana dispatch covers Patricia Schmidt manslaughter trial ending with lengthy delay and tearful exit as defense pleads for fair treatment. Separate Washington update notes Secretary Marshall’s return from London and plans for a national radio address on the London conference collapse.
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Wants Peace Made By All
Australian foreign minister Evatt proposed a meeting of all Allied nations to draft a German peace. He argued the Big Four accord failed and urged a conference of all victory participants without voting restrictions, to dilute veto power and emphasize multilateral dialogue. He favors many assemblies to curb power politics.
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Indict Meyers And Lamarre In War Contracts Probe
A federal grand jury indicted Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers on perjury and influencing others to swear falsehoods. Bleriot H. Lamarre was charged on three counts of perjury for testimonies to the Senate war investigating committee. The cases stem from Meyers wartime business deals and the Aviation Electric Co. where Lamarre claimed Meyers was the real owner and beneficiary of $150,000 in wartime payments.
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Martinez Trial Set For Holbrook Monday
In Holbrook on Monday, Peter Martinez of Winslow faces second degree murder charges for the April slaying of Louis Padilla, 54, in Winslow last Friday. A previous Martinez trial ended with a hung jury of six to six before Judge Don T. Udall.
Ruhr Rebuilding Seen As Part Of European Recovery
Western Germany reconstruction is to be integrated with a broad European recovery program. The plan calls for expanded Ruhr coal production and a 208 million dollar European coal organization package. The Army expects 800 million dollars for food and occupancy costs over 15 months starting April 1, with Western German output projected to approach prewar levels by 1951 and Paris goals set at 163 million tons for next year.
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De Concini Names Counsel In Arizona Attorney General Row
Eva de Concini has appointed Charles A. Carson to represent him in resolving Arizona’s two attorney generals issue. The governor seeks action to establish who is the state’s chief law enforcement officer after John L. Sullivan’s gambling conspiracy conviction and prison sentence.
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Truman pushes 17 billion aid for Europe to stave off totalitarian threat
President Truman asked Congress to approve 17 billion dollars to back the European Recovery Program, arguing stabilization is essential to preserve the American way of life. He warned Communists would seek to block recovery efforts and outlined an administration to oversee the program with salaries and a roving ambassador. The plan envisions aid to 16 nations and may involve broader participation under Marshall plan standards.
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Top Pay Planned for Marshall Plan Leaders
Washington officials consider salaries totaling 712 500 dollars a year for Truman backed Marshall Plan leaders. The administrator would earn 20 000, a deputy 17 500, the US representative in Europe 25 000 plus diplomatic allowances. Ten other ECA employees could earn up to 15 000 and 50 up to 10 000.
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Jap Police Chief Is Termed Crooked
The Asahi reports Genijira Yamamoto of Chiba prefecture public safety commission faced claims of a dozen prior convictions. If confirmed he would be ineligible under Japan's police decentralization law to hold or walk a beat.
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