Russians to occupy Japan blocked by MacArthur dispute
ABC reports MacArthur refused Soviet participation in Japan's occupation. Russians pressed for Hokkaido and a larger force, but MacArthur stood firm, implying dislodging them would be impossible. Tighe cites a potential resignation if Russia gains broader role.
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San Francisco
American Broadcasting Company
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Larry Tighe
ABC
Tokyo
MacArthur
State Department
Russia
Tighe
Hokkaido
Soviet Demands Return of 1921 Turkish Belt to Georgia
Moscow press publishes a four column letter demanding the return to Georgia of all territory Turkey took in 1921 including the Black Sea coastal belt near Batum with Trabzon and about 110 miles of coast. The move is presented as backed by Stalin with Georgia’s historical claims and contrasts with prior Turkish relations.
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Moscow
Turkey
Russia
Black Sea
Batum
Trabzon
Stalin
Kars
Erzerium
Armenia
James F. Byrnes
Ernest Bevin
Republic of
Georgia
S. Dzamhanashia
N. Bersenishvilli
Tiflis
Communist
Erzerum
Artvin
Ardagan
Olta
Tortum
Ispir
Bayburt
Gluminshane
Giesun
Iranian Azerbaijan
Seven Amarillo traffic violations listed in report
Moving traffic violations totaled seven with eight other infractions and total fines of 125 dollars. Vivian Batson 7804 Fillmore reckless driving fined 50. Calvin Honeycutt 801 Russell reckless driving no license fined 15. W F Bilessingame Adrian reckless driving no license fined 15. Pete N Burrola taxi driver 1610 Arthur speeding fined 310. Beulah R Hartman Canyon running red light fined 3. Richard Omidon 302 North Western running red light fined 83. Tony Scott 1510 Cleveland reckless driving no license fined 20.
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Amarillo
Police Department
Vivian Batson
Fillmore
Calvin Honeycutt
Russell
W. *F. Bilessingame
Adrian
Pete N. Burrola
Arthur
Beulah R. Hartman
Canyon
Richard R. Omidon
North Western
Tony Scott
Cleveland
Mass Cold Air Moves In Across Nation
The Associated Press reports a new mass of cold air moving in from central Canada as snow blankets regions from the Rockies to New England and the South. Sub zero readings persist in the Midwest, with record lows in North Dakota and Illinois, while Florida remains warm. The extended cold spell disrupts transport, shuts schools, and has caused numerous deaths.
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Associated Press
Federal Weather Bureau
Canada
Rockies
New England
New York State
Montana
Indiana
Illinois
Bowling Green
Vicksburg
Miss
Shreveport
Tennessee
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Miami
Fla
Midwest
Grand Forks
N. D
Pembina
Springfield, Ill
Duluth, Minn
Milwaukee
Chicago
Relief for Rail Jam Eases West Coast Backlog Slightly
About 125000 veterans stranded at West Coast ports will begin heading east by rail at 25000 a day. New arrivals will replenish the backlog, with 906 men spending Christmas at the ports. Increased railway equipment allotments bring some relief, though 50343 service members await transport in San Francisco and smallpox aboard the Gruney delays unloading at Portland.
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San Francisco
Army
Navy
Twelfth Naval District Headquarters
Denver
Portland
Influenza Spreading Across Texas In Winter Weather
In Austin on December 20 Dr. George W. Cox warned that influenza epidemics may rise due to freezing temperatures. He cited 11,259 newly reported flu cases in Texas last week and 395 pneumonia cases, estimating about 110,000 actual new flu cases based on unreported cases.
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Austin
Texas
George W. Cox
State Department of Health
Cox
General Marshall Heads to Meet Chiang in China
General George C. Marshall arrived in Shanghai on his mission to end internal strife in China. Communists urged an immediate unconditional cease fire as Marshall prepared to meet Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in Nanking tomorrow.
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Shanghai
George C. Marshall
China
Lu Ting-Yi
Delegme
Associated Press
Marshall
Chiang Kai-shek
Nanking
Artillery Strikes Continue in Bandoeng as Casualties Rise
British artillery pounded northwestern Bandoeng for an hour as Indonesian fighting raged, bringing total British and Indonesian losses to about 1,200. A Netherlands navy communique reported the capture of a 60 ton motorship seized December 14 after she fired on a Dutch landing party.
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Batavia
Java
Bandoeng
Indonesia
For kitchen cabinets and house paints.
John Maynard Lumber Company at 800 West South Street offers kitchen cabinet supplies and house paints. Local craftspeople and homeowners may consult showroom staff for finishes, colors, and project guidance.
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John Maynard Lbr. Co
Auto Accident Saves Lives Of Two Youths
In Houston a car crash involving Paul Wade and Jimmie Long Shore saved the youths when a hole in the exhaust pipe caused carbon monoxide fumes to fill the vehicle. Wade struck the windshield and both men later reported burning eyes and headaches with no memory of the collision.
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Houston
Paul Wade
Jimmie Longshore
Wade
Amarillo to vote Jans 15 on four bond issues totaling 2100 thousand
Amarillo voters will decide on four bond issues totaling 2100 thousand dollars with a three fifths approval for sewer works. The largest 1500 thousand revenue bonds fund a new sewer facility while 500 thousand covers street improvements. Other 200 thousand bonds cover park improvements and 200 thousand for a machine shop and warehouse. Mayor Joe Jenkins supports swift passage to expand services for a growing city.
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Amarillo
City Commission
Joe Jenkins
Commission
Jenkins
Weather Overview for Amarillo and Nearby Regions
The forecast notes increasing cloudiness and warmth this afternoon and tonight. Friday brings partly cloudy skies, colder temperatures, and warmer conditions in West Texas and the Panhandle with a dip in the mountains. Night lows range from zero in the mountains to 25-35 degrees in southern areas, with highs Friday in the 25-35 northwest and 50-60 degrees southeast.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Marshall to China as Truman envoy to meet Chiang
Gen George C. Marshall arrived from Manila to begin his work as President Truman's special envoy to China. He will fly to Nankin to meet Chiang Kai-shek tomorrow.
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Marshall
China
Shanghat
George C. Marshall
Manila
Truman
Nankine
Chiang Kai-shek
Deed Is Pushed Too Far By Cold Morning Rescue
Irvin Rout song's car failed to start on a frigid morning. An unidentified driver arrived to push the stalled vehicle toward the Erie railroad. The car stopped on the track as Rout song leaped clear before a train struck. The car was destroyed.
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Ashland
Irvin Routsong
Erie Railroad
Good Samaritan
Routsong
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Istanbul
Dardanelles
Montreaux
General Marshall
Chiang
Amiarillo
N. V. Moss
City Water Department
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Moss
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