Demand to know secret pre Pearl Harbor war pact
Sen. Owen Brewster pressed to learn if a secret A B C D alliance among the United States Britain China and the Netherlands existed to commit the four powers to war against Japan if a Pacific line was crossed. He seeks State Department records as hearings begin with testimony from top officials.
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Owen Brewster
Maine
United States
Britain
China
Netherlands
Japan
Brewster
Congressional
Pearl Harbor
State Department
William D. Mitchell
Roosevelt
Mitchell
Pacific
House Hearing on OPA Auto Pricing Sparks Firestorm
Washington November 14 AP A heated House Small Business Committee session criticized OPA pricing rules for cars as Rep Taber labels Bowles actions racketeering. About 100 lawmakers filed views while committee adjourned without senators or reps present. Dealers warn OPA plan to absorb price increases may push many out of business.
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Washington
OPA
House
Representative Tabor
New York
Chester Bowles
Hebert
Louisiana
Bowles
Congress
Senate
Small Business Committee
Patman
Texas
Soviet Scientists Announce Cosmic Ray Discoveries
Soviet scientists led by Armenian academician Alikhanyan report major cosmic ray findings linked to 50 tons of equipment moved to a high altitude laboratory on Mount Alagez Armenia. Under Kapitza, a three ton magnet separated ray components revealing a third charged particle subset as atom bomb tests coincided with accelerated study.
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Japan
Peter Kapitza
Kapitza
Cambridge University Physical Research Center
Mount
Alagez
Armenia
Academy
Alikhanyan
Protons Observed in Cosmic Ray Experiments Reported
Russian researchers using a proportional telescope photographed particles resembling protons. They noted heavy particle showers formed on a thin zinc plate under cosmic ray impact. The Moscow Institute reported a lab at Mount Alagez observatory studying these findings.
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Ticle
Moscow Institute On
Mount Alagez Observatory
Russia May Be Asked To Toss Information Into Atomic Pool
Allied officials say the forthcoming Anglo American Canadian plan for controlling atomic power hinges on Moscow’s reaction. They expect a general framework rather than rigid specs to avoid a split in the alliance. Russia may be invited to share data and reassure the West about its aims while Western leaders seek to reassure Moscow.
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Russia
Washington
United Nations
Truman
Attlee
Mackenzie King
Canada
Soviet Union
Moscow
Hog Shortage Hits Texas Households During War Years
Fort Worth reports a severe hog shortage statewide as farmers sell feed instead of hogs and the Office of Price Administration caps live pork prices. Hogmen call the 10 cent rise insufficient and demand at least 15 percent for hogs to return to market and slaughter pens.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Office of Price Administration
Weather Summary for Amarillo and West Texas
Fair conditions across Amarillo and West Texas with little temperature change. Near freezing temps expected tonight in the Panhandle and South Plains, 28 degrees. Thursday will bring fair skies and warmer readings. New Mexico shows fair weather today through tomorrow with a warm Thursday, highs 70 to 80. Temperatures: high 56, low 32, noon 57. See Russell Stationery Co book department for latest volumes.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Big Bend
del Rio
Panhandle
South Plains
New Mexico
West Portion
President Truman Receives Steinway Piano After Night Out
President Truman was given a Steinway piano by the National Press Club after a night out with members. He joked with the audience and offered off the record remarks while comedian Eddie Cantor noted the President’s lack of practice, recalling his Potsdam performance for Stalin.
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Washington
Truman
National Press Club
Eddie Cantor
Stalin
Potsdam
Honolulu Riots Prompt Hiding of Gooks and Shore Patrols
Honolulu observed limited clashes after mass rioting between sailors and locals. Armed shore patrols and police formed patrols around the Damon Tract and naval air station as Vice Adm. S A Taffinder ordered a personal inquiry into police laxity and related factors.
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Honolulu
U.P
Hidme
Damon Tract
Navy
Honolulu Stadium
Honolulu Naval Air Station
Adm
S. A. Taffinder
14Th Naval District
Army Air Forces to discharge about 4000 air crew trainees
The Army Air Forces announced the discharge of about 4,000 air crew trainees who have two years of Army service. Enlisted men who transferred from other branches to air forces for crew training qualify as surplus and may be discharged if not volunteering to remain. Some affected personnel may be at Amarillo Field, pending record checks.
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Washington
Army Air Forces
Army
Air Forces
AAF
Amarillo Field
De Gaulle Invites Party Leaders for Provisional Cabinet
President de Gaulle calls leaders of France’s major parties to a meeting to form a provisional cabinet for seven months while the new constitution is drafted.
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Paris
de Gaulle
France
Getting Home Mania among Vets as Tanker Sails Home
A naval officer on a one day pass begs for a ride back to port from troops and civilians. He warns his tanker carries millions of gallons of high test gasoline and laments inability to unload after 40 days at sea. He jokes that he may dump it if no one helps.
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Hatokyo
Army
Navy
Boyle
Halt Buick Output Disputed As UAW/Supply Cut Claim
The Associated Press reports Buick output halted with 5000 workers involved amid a broader labor dispute affecting 275000 in the U S. GM claims a two week work stoppage at Midland Steel Cleveland disrupted chassis frames. UAW contradicts this, stating no Midland strike and noting 200 Buick frame line layoffs two weeks earlier.
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Associated Press
Buick
CIO
United Automobile Workers
General Motors
Fisher Body
UAW
Midland Steel Company
Cleveland
Midland Steel
Studebaker
Hudson
Thompson says he gave 100 to widow fund in murder case
Miran I. Thompson, an Alcatraz long-termer on trial for the Amarillo policeman murder, testified he sent 100 to a fund for the widow of Detective Lem Savage. He claimed the amount was part of 117 found on him at arrest, and complained Amarillo papers did not credit his donation. Police noted he had more than 100 at arrest.
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Hoover
Hawaii
Cordell Hull
FBI
Hull
Japan
Keefe
Army
Navy
Amarillo
Thompson
Amarillo motorists pay fines for moving traffic violations
Motorists in Amarillo paid fines for moving traffic violations yesterday. Names include Don Gomez Littlefield Charlie Barkley Eli J Worley Eleanor Van Bibber Jones Hoskins Ivan Hudgins O D West Glen Lamp Amarillo Army Airfield and Leon Trigger with offenses such as speeding running stop signs running red lights and lacking driver licenses.
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Amarillo
Don Gomez
Littlefield
Charlie Barkley
Polk
Eli J. Worley
North West Eighth
Eleanor van Bibber
Lamar
Jones Hoskins
Bellaire
Ivan Hudgins
Tennessee
O. D. West
North Alabama
Glen Lb. Lamp
Amarillo Army
Leon Trigger
North Jefferson
Traffic safety zones marked on city streets and sidewalks
City traffic officers announced safety zones on streets and sidewalks to protect drivers pedestrians and building occupants. Parking obstructing or failing to observe zones endangers life and property. Vanes are placed after careful study.
Protest in Palestine as 12 hour general strike erupts
In Jerusalem a 12 hour general Jewish strike began at noon in response to British proposals on the Palestine problem. Most Jewish shops, eateries, workshops, and factories closed while essential workers remained in military camps and key services. Mass meetings and protests were planned as the Jewish press attacked Bevin's plan and the idea of trusteeship.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
el Aviv
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
Britain
United States
League of Nations
Palestine Post
Truman
Two-Wheeled Safety Push Guides Postwar Cycling
Two-wheeled safety push by America aims to shape peacetime cycling as bicycle makers prepare full scale production for next year. The National Safety Council warns of dangers and offers pictures to help riders avoid wrong moves and do the right thing.
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America
Pearl Harbor
National Safety Council
Destruction of One-Tenth of China's Railways Reported
Chungking November 14 Chinese cabinet spokesman P H Chang said Communist forces have destroyed about 875 miles of railways or one-tenth of China's network causing widespread dislocation. He noted trains continue on the Peiping Mukuan line under U S Marines protection while Tatung Puchow and Peiping Suiyuan routes are nearly inoperative along with the Canton Hankow line between Kukong and Hu Nan Province.
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Chungking
China
P. H. Chang
Peiping-Mukden
Peiping
North China Seaport
Chinwangtao
U. S
Peiping-Suiyuan
Inner Mongolia
Canton-Hankow
South China
Kukong
Kwangtung Province
Hunan Province
Mexico's 201st Aviation Squadron Returns to California
Mexico's 201st Aviation Squadron arrived at San Pedro aboard the Sea Martin after an eight month Philippines campaign with American forces. The unit includes 38 officers and 231 men and received an official welcome on American shores.
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San Pedro
Cal
Mexico
Philippines
Tokyo residents protest bath price hike in fuel scarce era
Tokyo residents complain of a dirty deal as the price of public baths rises from 12 to 60 yen. With widespread fuel shortages, households struggle to heat water, and public baths remain essential for daily needs.
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Tokyo
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