Red encirclement claimed in Suchow amid Nanking battle
Chinese Communist radio claimed a sealed encirclement of 110,000 Nationalist troops from Suchow, as three Nationalist armies press south to reach the trapped 12th Army near Nanking. Communist Chen Yi reportedly massed 125,000 troops to block the Suchow advance, with the government-awaiting result as the crisis unfolds.
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Suchow
Chenault
Shanghai
Nanking
Ernest W. Loane
Presque Isle
Red
12Th
Suhsien
Hwai River
Suchow-Pukow
Chen Yi
East China
Chiang Kai-Shek
World-Wide Air Crashes Claim 37 Lives Over Weekend
A weekend of global air disasters left 37 dead as crashes struck Germany, China, the United States, and the Pacific. Survivors were sighted from Johnston Island after a C-54 forced down at sea.
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Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Germany
China
Johnston Island
Shanghai
Kiangnan
Berlin
Salinas
Calif
Navy
O Mahoney urges higher profits tax to fund relief
Senator O Mahoney cites the 1929 crash to argue for higher corporate taxes. He notes profits now rise similarly to 1929 but in larger companies, saying heavier taxation then might have improved the government's fiscal position during the depression.
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Washington
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Topeka Police Book Actor Robert Walker
Police said actor Robert Walker was booked in Topeka on a charge of being drunk and destroying city property after allegedly smashing a bulletin board glass at a hotel. He previously paid a $50 fine in Los Angeles last October for the same offense.
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Topeka
Robert Walker
Los Angeles
Walker
Two Teens Found Dead in Car With Exhaust Poisoning
In Vernonia Oregon two 16 year old girls were found dead in a car filled with exhaust fumes. Two unconscious youths were also found in the coupe. Police are investigating the apparent poisoning. Autopsies pending.
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Vernonia
Ore
Short Session Is Expected
Ohio's 97th General Assembly returns for a third special session. Gov. Thomas J. Herbert, a lame duck Republican, plans two emergency appropriations: 1 million for a tuberculosis hospital at the OSU Medical Center and 900 thousand for an Apple Creek State School of Feebleminded building. Bids would expire soon, raising costs.
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Columbus
Ohio
97Th General Assembly
Thomas J. Herbert
Ohio State University Medical Center
Peron Seeks Mandate to Rewrite Rights Bill
Buenos Aires reports President Juan D. Peron declaring confidence that Argentine voters backed his party to rewrite the national bill of rights and allow him to seek a second term.
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Buenos Aires
Juan D. Peron
Madame Chiang Kai Shek Visits Honolulu Guests
Former Midlport girl Lucile Davis and her husband Lt General J E Hull hosted Madame Chiang Kai Shek as she stopped in Honolulu en route from China. The first lady greeted by military officials at the airport, uttered Oh my goodness as leis were presented before resting at Fort Shafter prior to departure.
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Middleport
Lucile Davis
T. H. Davis
N. Third Ave
J. E. Hull
U.S. Army Pacific Forces
Chiang Kai-Shek
Honolulu
China
United States
Gen. Hull
Winds Wane After Midwest Storm Dips Northeast
Storm of marked intensity moves northeast across Lake Superior as gales fade. Forecaster J E Hovde notes much colder conditions and seasonal temperatures in the Midwest tonight. Peak winds reach 73 mph in Springfield Illinois, 68 mph in Milwaukee, and 52 mph in Chicago with up to four inches of snow in Kansas and Nebraska.
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Chicago
Middlewest
J. E. Hovde
Lake Superior
Great Plains
Midwest
Springfield
Milwaukee
Wis
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Nebraska
St. Cloud
Minn
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pacific Northwest
Atlantic States
Soviet Proof Demanded On Korean Government
In Paris, UN members pressed Russia to produce evidence that the North Korean regime it backs is a free government. New Zealand Prime Minister Peter Fraser led the charge as Soviet allies refused U.N. observers access to elections in the North, while observers were allowed in U.S.-occupied Southern Korea.
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Paris
Russia
United Nations
People's Republic
North Korea
Peter Fraser
New Zealand
U.N
Korea
Not a Word in 32 Years Chauncey Return Sparks Mystery
Chauncey resident Charles Grant Canter returns after 32 years abroad. He left in 1918 to serve in World War I and was believed dead. A brother recognizes him on Mill Street, recounting travel across the United States and recent fruit harvesting work.
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Chauncey
Charles
Grant) Canter
Mill St
Clyde
United States
Henry Canter
Pearl Canter
Frank
William
Earl
Ohio
Canter
Sarah Ann
O’rourke
Wellston
Cynthia Tomlinson
Mirs
Mary Macalinda
Toledo
House Group Presents Spy Proof To Grand Jury
The House Un-American Activities Committee hands a grand jury what it calls definite proof a Red spy network operated in the State Department before the war. Investigator Wheeler delivers copies of secret papers. Whittaker Chambers and Sumner Welles figure in timing for possible in camera testimony.
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Washington
House Un-American Activities Committee
State Department
Justice Department
William A. Wheeler
New York
Whittaker Chambers
Time Magazine
Communist Underground
Reds
Chambers
Maryland
Robert E. Stripling
House Committee
Coast Guard
Navy
Rep. Nixon
St. Petersburg
Fla
Atkins Island
Jamaica
Nixon
Miami
Stripling
Sumner Welles
Stripling-Welles
Welles
Alger Hiss
Lewis J. Russell
Louisville
Robert Stripling
Ventura
Calif
Robert Gaston
Passaic
N.J
Donald Appell
Baltimore, Md
C. E. McKillips
Greek Drive Lags in Effort Against Greek Guerrillas
President Truman told Congress the effort to crush Greece's Communist backed guerrillas has bogged down. He cited Greek army shortcomings and sagging morale after summer victories despite over 170 million dollars in U S arms and supplies and a two year 625 million dollar Greek Turkish aid program. In Turkey, the report says aid shows definite results.
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Washington
Truman
Greece
Congress
Turkey
Toll from Manchuria ship disaster rises to 9200
A belated report says about 6000 Chinese died in the evacuation ship explosion and sinking off Southern Manchuria earlier last month, raising the total to 9200 from this and a similar Shanghai area disaster involving the overcrowded Kiangya.
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Shanghai
Manchuria
Princess visits garden with newborn son
London report says Princess Elizabeth and her three week old son enjoyed a brief outdoor excursion in the palace garden. The baby rode in a carriage once used by his mother twenty two years ago while Elizabeth remained indoors during the mild December afternoon.
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London
Elizabeth
Palace Garden
West Powers Urge Soviet to Disown Berlin Rump Government
The United States Britain and France urged Soviet disownment of the Berlin rump Communist authority formed in the Soviet sector and urged a four power administration. They said elections could occur citywide if Moscow recognizes the constitutional Berlin. The move followed Western election gains and came with no sign of Russian agreement.
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Paris
Russia
Berlin
United States
Britain
France
U.N. Security Council
Novy 30
Committee of Experts
Moscow
Tass
Quake Buzzes California Amid USC Notre Dame Thriller
The California quake sparked chatter alongside the USC Notre Dame game a 14 14 tie finish. Palm Springs reported damage including broken legs and shattered fixtures but no deaths. Seismologist Dr Charles Richter said the quake was minor and far smaller than the 1906 event as teams searched the desert and mountains for its source.
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Los Angeles
California
USC
Charles Richter
California Institute of Technology
San Francisco
Palm Springs
Miners Plan End Wildcat Strike at Hanna Coal Dun Glen Mine
About 550 miners were set to end a wildcat strike at Hanna Coal Company's Dun Glen mine in Southern Jefferson County near Dillonvale. They had walked out over a 105 foot entry, exceeding the 60 foot limit, with officials claiming permission from union and inspectors. The mine produces roughly 5000 tons of coal daily.
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Steubenville
Hanna Coal Company
Dun Glen
Jefferson County
Dillonvale
Fog smothers Donora again. few complaints reported
Donora Pennsylvania, the steel milltown where 20 people died in a prior smog episode, endured another three day fog over the weekend with authorities saying no serious injuries. Charles Stacey of the health board reported only a few complaints from residents affected.
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Dorora
Pennsylvania
Milltown
Charles Stacey
Board of Health
Rita Hayworth Denies Columbia Report Refusal to Report
Hollywood star Rita Hayworth denies a Columbia Pictures statement that she refused to report for duty on her $248000 a year film job. The actor’s denial follows press reports that she declined to begin filming, prompting a studio clarification. Hayworth remains a leading actress in current projects and public appearances.
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Hollywood
Rita Hayworth
Columbia Pictures
Steel Firm Head Dies
H Edgar Lewis, who began as a 17 year old steel mill worker and rose to president of Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp, died of pneumonia at 66. He resigned in 1947 due to poor health and was active in Republican affairs though he chose not to seek public office.
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Pittsburgh
H. Edgar Lewis
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Lewis
United States
Duquesne
Carnegie Steel Co
Pennsylvania
Former River Pilot James T. Pell Dies
Covington Ky James T Pell Jr 80 died yesterday He was a former steamboat pilot on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and son of James T Pell who piloted the Natchez in its famed race with the Robert E Lee.
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Covington, Ky
James T. Pell, Jr
Ohio
Mississippi
Captain Pell
James T. Pell
Natchez
Robert E. Lee
Father Held In Stabbing After Quarrel
A 32 year old father Raymond E Jensen was held on suspicion of murder after a quarrel with his estranged wife and her parents. He killed his 18 month old son Raymond Jr and severely injured four others including his wife, then fled. Jensen told police his actions came in a burst of anger and were not premeditated.
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Los Angeles
Raymond E. Jensen
Vic England
Jensen
England
Helen
John Bodner
Raymond, Jr
Jenean
Cincinnati Gets Office For Water Pollution Work
Washington reports Cincinnati will host one of 14 offices to aid state water pollution control programs. Authorized by Congress, the office under the Surgeon General and Federal Security Administrator will offer financial and technical help to states. It will cover parts of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Public Health Service
Federal Security Administrator
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Two High School Athletes Die In Grants Pass Bus Crash
Grants Pass Oregon confirms two high school athletes died when a chartered bus carrying the Grants Pass football team overturned and burned near the city. Twenty five others including players and coaches were injured. star players Al Newman and Sterling Heater were fatally affected. Survivors say flames trapped passengers, who escaped by breaking windows as the bus overturned on Highway 99.
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Grants Pass
Ore
Portland
al Newman
Varsity
Sterling Heater
Josephine
Vernon Craft
Heavy Vote in Western Berlin Rebukes Moscow Power
Western Berlin voters, under Allied control, delivered a strong anti-Russian verdict in a three-sector election. Social Democrats won a clear majority with 64.5 percent. Christian Democrats 19.4 percent and Liberal Democrats 16.1 percent amid Soviet pressure and violent rhetoric from the East.
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Social Democrats
Christian Democrats
Liberal Democrats
German War Brides Fly Via Air Bridge to U S
German war brides and children travel from Munich to the United States aboard two Skymas ter transports beginning the air bridge. More than 3000 wives and families of American veterans seek passage before the December 28 deadline under the alien spouse act.
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Munich
United States
U. S
Facing Murder Charge Man Dies in Jail
William Bennet Bonnett a 79 year old retired railroader from Willard Ohio died in Norwalk jail of a heart attack. Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Skinner said the strain of first degree murder charges over his wife’s hammer death proved too much for him.
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Norwalk
William Bennett
Willard, O
Bonnett
Lloyd Skinner
Sister Dies at Convent in Columbus
Sister Mary Dominica Whitehead, 80, died Saturday in St. Mary's Convent Columbus. She previously served in Catholic schools in Steubenville Zanesville Lancaster and Newark.
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Columbus
Mary Dominica Whitehead
St. Mary’s Convent
Steubenville
Zanesville
Lancaster
Newark
ATOM RESEARCH BACKED CHICAGO INVESTMENT
The American Tobacco Company funds 100000 dollars for atomic research at the University of Chicago. The grant signals private support for early nuclear science efforts.
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Atom Research
Chicago
American Tobacco Company
University of Chicago
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