Testimony in Conflict Stark and Short clash over Pearl Harbor warnings
Lt Gen Walter Short testified that a timely message could have given him about two hours to prepare for a potential Pearl Harbor attack, contradicting Adm. Stark who claimed prior warnings were adequate. Short said a telegram arrived seven hours after the attack and he argued he knew more about Japan's threat than the War and Navy Departments. He remains hospitalized at Walter Reed with an acute respiratory ailment.
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Naval Operations
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William D. Mitchell
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Army Inquiry Board
George C. Marshall
War Department
Navy Department
Hawaiian Department
Walter, Reed Army Hospital
Johnson Sees Lower Taxes Prompted By War to Peace
Washington observes lower tax rates go into effect amid forecasts of reduced federal revenue. Senator Edwin C. Johnson notes delays in reconversion may disappoint revenue estimates of about 26.5 billion dollars for the year, while luxury taxes on furs jewelry liquor and cosmetics remain in place awaiting six months after the war ends.
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Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Johnson
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Congress
Be Gaulle Cabinet In Dispute May Resign
Paris reports General De Gaulle’s cabinet facing a rift with the Consultative Assembly over a 20 percent budget cut for national defense credits. Minister Vincent Auriol said the assembly’s approval of the slash would make De Gaulle’s task impossible.
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General de Gaulle
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Vincent Auriol
Cincinnati Tool and Die Makers Strike Across Nine Plants
Nearly 1,000 tool and die makers in nine Cincinnati plants walked out yesterday to back a proposed $1.85 hourly minimum and protest the abolition of the tool and die room at Victor Electric Products Co. Public opium burning was postponed, delaying the destruction of about 29 tons valued at 1,865,000 Chinese dollars set for New Year’s Day.
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Victor Electric Products Co
Steel Industry Eyes on Truman Strike Determent Plea
The steel industry sought a new plea from President Truman to postpone the 700000 CIO steel workers strike set for two weeks ahead. A deferral would keep basic industry running while a three man fact finding board studies the wage demand and possible price adjustments. Officials weigh whether to stay at work as talks hinge on OPA's price decisions and wage policies. The board, named by Truman, reports by Feb 10, with potential price approvals by Feb 1, amid fears of a nationwide shutdown and possible seizure of the steel industry to avoid reconversion.
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White House
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United States Steel Corporation
Pace
U.S
Nathan P. Feinsinger
Feinsinger
Expiring War Labor Board
University of Wisconsin
Roger I. McDonough
Utah Supreme Court
James M. Douglas
Stice
Missouri Supreme Court
Williamsburg
Quantico
Labor Department
War Labor Board
Herbert Bows to Tom Seeks Lt Gov Nomination
In Columbus Paul M. Herbert announces he will seek the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor rather than oppose Thomas J. Herbert for governor. Thomas Herbert faces Albert E. Payne of Springfield, with Mayor James G. Stewart of Cincinnati noted as a past rival. State Treasurer Don H. Ebright plans to run for renomination, narrowing the field against Thomas J. Herbert. Opponents listed include Fred Milligan Columbus, William R. Van Aken Shaker Heights, and Roland G. Davis Hamilton.
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Herberts
Paul M. Herbert
Thomas J. Herbert
Thomas Herbert
Albert E. Payne
Springfield
Paul Herbert
James G. Stewart
Cincinnati
Stewart
Frank J. Lausche
Don H. Ebright
Fred Milligan
William R. van Aken
Shaker Heights
Roland G. Davis
Hamilton
New Year Returns 34000 U S War Vets Homeaboard Ships
The traditional Happy New Year held extra meaning for about 34 000 U S war veterans due home from service around the world. They were to arrive aboard 36 ships scheduled to dock at East and West Coast ports as the New Year began.
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New York
U. S
King George awards Churchill among long list of honours
A new year honors list, claimed to be the longest in British history, names Winston Churchill and three scientists who aided in developing the atomic bomb among the recipients. The awards were revealed in London by King George.
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London
Winston Churchill
New Cold Wave Briefly Grips Much of Nation
Strong northwest winds and plunging temperatures create a breezy New Year. Snow flurries appear in New England and the Lower Lakes while subzero readings spread across Minnesota North Dakota and Nebraska. Forecasters in Chicago expect the cold to be short lived with milder weather by week’s end.
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Associated Press
Mississippi
Missouri
East
Central
Noyibeastern
New England
Chicago
Lower Lakes
Ohio Valley
Northwest Pacific
Minnesota
Rochester
Minneapolis
Mason City
Sioux Falls
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Pembina
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Omaha
Nebr
Holiday Death Toll Mounts To 318 Today
Violent deaths across the nation during the extended New Year holiday reached 318, with 161 traffic fatalities and 157 other deaths from fires, drownings, shootings, stabbings, and crashes. New York led with 32 total fatalities, including 12 traffic deaths, while Illinois and Pennsylvania each reported 27. Ohio had 13 deaths, four from traffic. The National Safety Council warned of a potential peak on New Year’s Day and noted twelve states had no violent deaths since Friday evening.
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Ilinois
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
National Safety Council
Sugar Supply Expected To Gain in 1946
New York sugar brokers predict easing export demands and Army Navy cutbacks will expand U S consumer supply after February 1946 with prices rising to 6 to 7 cents a pound by March or April. Economist B W Dyer foresees continued growth in liquor sugar use by industry and institutions in 1946.
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New York
United States
Samuel Schoenfeld
Lamborn & Co
B. W. Dyer
B. W. Dyer & Co
Dyer
Scuffle in Elevator Fatal to Akron Pair
Akron detectives report a fatal elevator scuffle last night involving Donald T. Jorman a 26 year old war veteran and Andrew Sneed a 123 year old operator. They quarrelled near a six story shaft, fell against the exterior door and were dropped into the shaft below.
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Ludwig Legats
Donald T. Jorman
Andrew Sneed
O'Dwyer Becomes New York City Mayor After Wide Victory
NEW YORK William O Dwyer who came from Ireland in 1910 to work as a day laborer took over today as mayor of the nations largest city He vaulted to prominence as the prosecutor of Brooklyns Murder Inc gang winning election on the Democratic American party ticket by a plurality of 693 000 votes the largest ever recorded in a New York mayoralty contest
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William O'Dwyer
Ireland
O'Dwyer
Brooklyn
Murder, Inc
American Soldier Celebrates New Year Giving Away Pounds
Corp. William Grabel, 32, of New York City, stood at London’s Red Cross Rainbow Corner at midnight and gave away 30 pound notes, about $120, in under ten minutes. He said he avoided drink, survived the fighting, and wanted to make others happy.
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The
Daily Express
Red Cross
Corp
William Grabel
New York City
the Express
Grabel
Akron Rubber Union To File Strike Notice
Akron Rubber Union plans to file a strike notice with the Department of Labor after the NLRB canceled a scheduled strike vote at B F Goodrich Co. Local President George Bass said the union would wait 130 days before possible walkout of about 16 090 workers. Previous votes at Goodyear Firestone and Seiberling showed strong strike support.
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Cio-United Rubber
B. F. Goodrich Co
Department of Labor
National Labor Relations Board
George Bass
Bass
Goodrich
Five Race Horses Die In Ironton Barn Fire
A fire in Ironton destroyed a $7,000 barn and killed five thoroughbred harness race horses including Mulligan, sired by world champion Billy Direct. Owner E. L. Raley of Brodrick Farm said the blaze origin was undetermined and his son James Riley planned to race the horses this year at leading tracks.
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Mulligan
Billy Direct
E. L. Raley
Brodrick
James Riley
Democratic House Majority Shrinks to 236 Democrats
The Democratic majority in the House falls to 236 as three members retire and a fourth leaves, reducing their count to seven fewer seats than at the start of the 79th Congress. Congress reconvenes January 14 with 236 Democrats, 190 Republicans, two minor party members, and seven vacancies.
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Washington
Congress
TVA Produces Most Electric Power in 1945
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced that in fiscal year 1945 it generated more electric power than any other integrated system in the United States, highlighting its leading role in national power production.
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TVA
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
United States
Mass Demonstration Demands Independence in Seoul
Between two hundred thousand and three hundred thousand Koreans marched through Seoul on New Year’s Eve, protesting the Moscow pact five year trusteeship. The march was orderly, unlike a recent knife fight, with some stones thrown at Americans who were largely absent. Halftracks and inner tank destroyers stood by near Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge’s occupation headquarters as troops were alerted.
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Sequl
Korea
Ohn R. Hodge
U. S. Troopship John B. Hood in Distress Off Azores
London radio at Lands End captured a message that the 7,196 ton U S Steamer John B Hood carrying 530 troops was wallowing off the Azores without a propeller and required immediate rescue assistance.
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London
jLands End
John B. Hood
Azores
United Nations Capitals Toast New Year Hope Across Nations
The world greets 1945 with hope after six years of war. In the United States crowds celebrate wildly while Moscow Paris London and Chungking mark the new year with toasts. Berlin and Tokyo observe cautiously amid hardship as leaders vow perseverance and renewal. Pope Pius XII and De Gaulle offer messages of optimism for a war-torn world.
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United Nations
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Paris
London
Chungking
Germany
Japan
Berlin
Pope Fius XII
de Gaulle
France
New York
1946 Welcomed by Ohioans and Nationwide Revelry
Ohioans rang in 1946 with mixed feelings as war years faded. City police patrolled to curb drunken driving while East Liverpool cut electricity bills for residents and half for businesses. Across the country tens of thousands filled Times Square for New Year festivities. church services ran at midnight and civic celebrations spread from New Orleans to San Francisco. President Truman sailed aboard his yacht as the nation embraced peace with wartime resolve.
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East Liverpool
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Times Square
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Arthur Wallander
Wal-lander
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New Orleans
Dana Street
Suga
San Francisco
Market Street
Washington
Civil Service
Truman
Truman Signs Bill To Aid Veterans And Families
President Truman signed legislation authorizing 160 million dollars to provide emergency aid for families of servicemen and veterans. The measure, part of several bills approved, aims to meet immediate housing and support needs of veterans households.
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Truman
Washington
Sour Milk Blamed in Lorain Man's Death by Own Action
Lorain man Nicholas Mincheff, 45, shot and wounded Mrs. Elsie Mimnich, 32, at a rest home dinner, then killed himself. Detective Sgt. Vernon Smith reported. Coroner S. C. Ward recorded attempted murder and suicide in this incident.
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Lorain
Nicholas Mincheff
Elsie Mimnich
Vernon Smith
S. C. Ward
MacArthur Praises Hirohito New Year Edict on Democratization
General MacArthur welcomed Emperor Hirohito’s New Year rescript promoting democratization in Japan. The emperor declares the divine conception of the emperor false and urges representative government, while reaffirming Meiji era policy five points guiding national governance and education toward liberal reforms.
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Ufi
MacArthur
Hirohito
Rising Sun Empire
Byrnes Optimistic On Allied Plan For Japan In 1946
Secretary of State Byrnes voiced New Year optimism that General MacArthur will push the Allied plan for Japan to success and that 1946 will see major powers align on world peace issues. He noted U S troops have left Iran by January 1 and outlined a London resumed talks on peace treaties with Italy Finland and the Balkan states beginning January 7.
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Japan
Iran
Middle East
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Italy
Finland
Balkan States
Chiang Lands Marshall Amid Silent Communist Response
General George C. Marshall arrived in Chungking for mediation efforts between Chiang Kai-shek's government and Chinese Communists. Madame Chiang and Chiang praised Marshall at a presidential villa reception for his 65th birthday as Communist leaders offered no public stance on his mediation role.
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Chiang Kathe Shek
George C. Mareshall
Truman
Chiang
Chungkang
Marshall
Child Plays With Gun Fatal Injury in West Virginia Home
Roger Lee Conley three dies from shotgun wounds in Pugh town near Hancock County West Virginia. Squire J H Beatty acting deputy coroner reports the children Charles eight and Thomas five were in a bedroom when they apparently took the gun from a shelf.
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Roger Lee Conley
Pughstown
W. Va
Squire J. H. Beatty
Hancock County
Beatty
Roger
Charles
Thomas
Conley
Miners Sealed in Pineville Mine After Blast
PINEVILLE Ky Twenty miners entombed by an underground explosion in a coal mine near Pineville were declared dead as Harry Thomas chief engineer of Kentucky State Department of Mines and Minerals ordered the mine entrance sealed The long awaited action comes amid chaotic rescue efforts and mounting concerns over safety conditions.
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Harry Thomas
Kenucky
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