Unfinished business of 1948 lingers in headlines
James Marlow surveys a tumultuous year in American and world affairs as 1948 ends. From Berlin and the United Nations to the Truman plans for Western Europe and ongoing Cold War tensions, the year leaves many loose ends amid political battles back home over domestic policy and foreign policy.
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James Marlow
Washington
Mie Rugans
Berlin
United Natang
Marshall Pins
Aupplins
Ewelyung
Russia
United
U.N
Pale
Congress
Western Europe
Snc
Cogi- Murisib
Congress Agd
VPM
Yrumian
Grea Fun
Malinv
Fife
Erick
Ameriih Aglivigigs
Geskins
Nfl
Dutch Forces Extend Gains in Java and Sumatra
Dutch military spokesmen reported continued gains in Java and Sumatra with operations around Se agia and Macelmine. They claimed captures of Lehoelan and Menes in west Java and Plosse in dash hava, while Sumatra officials warned of guerrilla activity as republican forces retreat into mountains and face shortages of teachership food supplies and public backing. Fires across Pottawatomie County burned over 9 000 acres amid a four month drought, officials said.
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Ratavta
Java
Dee
Daca
Accupoo Lehoelan Amt
Menes
West Java
Plosse
Dash Hava
An der Cappellen
Harwe
Arnix
Shawnee
Okla
Pottayatomie
Lawrence
Exert
Chiang Kai-shek a Chinese Puzzle of Power and War
An article tracing Chiang Kai-shek from his early schooling through his rise with Sun Yat-sen, marriage to Mei Ling Soong, and alliance shifts with Russia and the Communists. It notes his mistrust of Communist methods, ties to Western figures, and the threat posed by Communism as he faces Japanese aggression and potential retreat from Nanking.
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Chiang Kai-shek
China
Japan
Chiang
National Military Academy
Wae College
Sun Yatesen
Ds. Sen
Metling Loom
Dr. Sun
Sone
Mei-ling
Charlie” Soong
Dr. Sum
Rf. Kane
Soong
God
T. V
America
Chiari
U. S
Carly
Es Caiva
Ghiange
United States
Mei-ling Soang
Russia
Michael Borodin
Bruecher
Sum Yatseo
Ieader
Moscow
Whampoa Military Academy
Canton
Borodin
Bluecher
Chiang Kairshell
Nanking
Reds
Report to Hoover Commission Paints Picture of Waste
A Hoover Commission briefing details multi billion dollar waste and duplication in federal medical services. It cites 1968 data covering 44 agencies spending about 7.25 billion for health care for 24 million people, plus VA and military hospital planning, with duplication and uncalculated obligations rising. It notes the New York area may lose beds to four army and air force hospitals and calls for better federal medical coordination to improve care and define beneficiaries.
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Roger Fh
Greene Washington
Hoover Commission
Deere
Coumbry
Scott Lave
Nulburne
St .Albans
New York City
Federnl
Cver
Wyke Force — Committee
Army
Tracy
Hoover
Congress
Seabee Reserve Units Expanding Across Cities
Seabee Reserve units have grown with installations in many cities as the wartime force expands its reserve component. Rear Admiral Manning notes the added capacity strengthens the regular navy, and Lt. General Begus urges continued leadership for world peace. The Seabee force now numbers about 5,600 with 3,600 overseas.
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Washington
Sosbees
Trissiming
CIO Drives for Larger Social Security System
The CIO proposes a broad expansion of federal social security including old age and unemployment insurance, plus new pay-while-sick care. It endorses supplementary employer-financed plans via collective bargaining and urges federal action while biased cost would be funded by general taxes on higher incomes and excess profits.
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Norman Walker Washington
CIO
Imbor
Itt
Jonn EL Lewis
CSO
MEIO
Federa
Dow
CTO
Cardinal Mindszenty Arrested in Hungary Drama
Budapest reports say Cardinal Mindszenty, Hungarian Catholic primate, was arrested on charges of espionage treason and black market currency dealings an interior ministry release stated Vatican sources questioned the move noting Hungary tightens church restrictions and Mindszenty has long faced charges of inciting against the communist regime.
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Budapest
Hungary
Mindszenty
Ministry of Interior
Vatican City
Vatican
Lajos Dine
Nyes
President Works on State of Union Message Due Soon
President Truman resumes work on his State of the Union address after the Christmas holiday, with Charles G. Ross and Matthew J. Connelly at the temporary White House. He visits Kansas City to handle documents, hints at civil rights laws, Taft-Hartley reform, and inflation, while planning cabinet changes remain uncertain.
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Kenest
Vaccarg Independence
Meu Tec
Froman
Gress
Charles G. Ross
Matthew J. Connelly
Ite House
Muehlebeach
Kansas City
Truman
Burus Burris
Jesse Donaldson
Ong
Congress
Wilk
Hensing
Mgr. Truman
Delaware Street
Admits He Pushed Boy Into River
A Pawtucket boy, about five years old, admitted pushing a younger boy into the river over a nickel dispute. Police said Willem Spiver, 6, died after being pulled from the river as the suspect sought help. The suspect is held pending juvenile court referral.
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Pawtucket
Willem Spiver
Chicago
William H. Spiver
Im & Hospi
Broom Corn Output Falls in Oklahoma City Area
Oklahoma production this year is estimated at 8 306 tons, down from 22 690 tons a year ago and well below the 11 year average of 22 250 tons. About 32 000 acres were harvested in Oklahoma this year, compared with 15 000 acres last year, marking the smallest average yield since records began.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Venture
Onby
Oklawa
New York
Paris
Barbara Ann Scott
Helen Wills
Napoleon
Josephine
Vey
Boyer
Foupee
Charles Boyer
Out Souper
Ome
Tady
Opera
Galid Gaokk
Ledg
Htc
Gaway
Racial Segregation Named Oklahoma’s Top News Story of 1948
The Associated Press Oklahoma bureau ranked racial segregation as the leading news item of 1948. The year also featured election outcomes, weather extremes, and notable local incidents, including prison escape attempts, tornadoes around Tinker Air Force Base, and the opening of a segregated law school for Negroes.
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Oklahoma
Associated Press
Ne.t
Bune
George Kimes
McAleater Penitentiary
Furman Wikson
Tinker Air Force Base
Jesse James
Necro
Oklahomas
G. W. McLaurin
University of Oklahoma Graduate School
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Megroes
Capitol
Ada Sinuel Fisheer
Gai
University of Oklahoma Law School
University of Oklahoma At Aduate School
U. Supreme Courts
Trumore
Senate
Nemingen
Robert S. Kerr
Marrins
House
Therm
Dixie Dilmer
George Schwabe
George Howard Wilson
Martina Garber
Thomas B. Dewey
Comlyning
Frman
Ross Risley
Kerr
Rives
U. 3
Bydre
Rev Walfock who originated Sunrise Easter pageant dies
The Rev Anthony Mark Wolinek aged 8, famed originator and director of the Sunrise Easter pageant in the Wichita mountains near Banton, Osta, died last night after a lifelong heart ailment. He started the first pageant in 1926 and built a yearly event drawing thousands. Survived by two adopted sons, Sgt Lee Warlock in Germany and Renet Wallock in Lawton. Funeral in Lawton.
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Oklaroma Cty
Anthony Mark Wolinek
Wichita Mountains
Banton
Osta
Wichita Mountaine
Medicine Park
Holy City
Wichitas
Olden
Adahn I
Prgeant
Schikloe i
Vienna
Chicago
Burnside Settlement
Wasna
Srant County
Salt Lake City
Ursh
Grosetnt
Okla
Dyntos
Lawton
Drilling Research Project launched by Pian Gil Drilling
Oklahoma City December 25. A PRA arch project to improve off field drilling technique will be launched in January by Drilling Research Inc. P Dimit president said J V Pennington of Houston is technical director and will head quarters in Houston. The project involves 29 stockholders with $790,000 subscribed. Royalties will be charged for licensed use of patented devices. Pennington will use existing laboratories and university and manufacturing partners for investigations.
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Oklahoma City
Drilling Research, Inc
P. Dimit
J. V. Pennington
Houston
Pennington
Southwestern Research Institute
San Antonio
Dimit
Ada Womon Wins Prize from IGA
Ada Womon wins IGA prize as Shields and Clemons store awards food certificates. J Weif in the south sash area is noted among winners. From nationwide entrants, 200 grand prize finalists are now under final judging.
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Ada Womon
IGA
Shields and Clemons Iga
J. Weif
Lacy
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