Congress Opens Second Session Faces Election Pressures
In Washington the 9th Congress reconvenes as an election year begins. All 435 House seats and 32 of 96 Senate seats will be contested in November. President Truman calls for action on postwar domestic policy and labor issues shaping early congressional priorities. He plans to address labor demobilization, unemployment, and broader reforms in coming hearings and the annual State of the Union.
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Britons Propose World Security Parliament at UN
A New York Times dispatch from London reports Britain will push at the United Nations General Assembly for a world security parliament. It would replace all mandated territories under UN trusteeship and give the entire parliament authority to act against nations that break the law, without veto power for the Big Five.
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Youngstown Steel To Resume Production Tonight
Steel manufacture in the Youngstown area was set to return to normal tonight after postponement of a strike. Public Steel Corp, Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co, and Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp reported production likely to match last week’s rate of about 25 000 tons per day.
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Republic Steel Corp
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Carnegies Illinois Steel Corp
Senators Probe Army Waste in Philippines Burned Clothing Allegation
Two United States Senators from Delaware and California began a probe in Manila into disposal of surplus military stocks left at Batangas Base on Luzon. They will question Sgt. Emil Mazey of Detroit who alleges serviceable clothing was ordered burned instead of sold.
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Knowland
R-Calif
Emil Mazey
Detroit
Mich
American diplomat Evan E. Young dies at 67
Evan E. Young, a 25 year American diplomat and former Pan American Airways operations vice president from 1930 to retirement last August, died yesterday. He was born in Kenton Ohio.
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Evan E. Young
Pan American Airways
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Ohio
Senate backs plan to extend price controls to 1947
President Truman seeks a full year extension of price and rent controls to June 30, 1947 with a State of the Union reading likely to propose renewal. Senators from both parties signal support or cautious backing as OPA faces new scrutiny for post mid year shortages.
Homma Wife To Testify For Accused Jap
Mrs Mashaharu Homma arrived from Japan to testify for Lt Gen Homma on trial for life as a war criminal. In Manila courtroom witnesses described atrocities at Camp O Donnell where thousands died from beriberia dysentery and malnutrition. Col John H Ball cited 30 to 40 Americans dying daily for lack of care and MSgt James Baldasarre said inmates were fed better in Japanese camps than in O Donnell. A solemn requiem mass will be held tomorrow for Rev Joseph M Gallagher killed in a Youngstown auto crash.
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Philippines
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Cleveland
Joseph M. Gallagher
Youngstown
Taft Backs Federal Education Aid Plan
In Washington a Senate team led by Robert A. Taft and Lister Hill pushes a plan for federal education aid. They say several states lack funds for adequate schooling and the National Education Association estimates about thirty states need help.
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National Education Association
Five Billion Cut in Federal Funds Urged by Truman
President Truman urged Congress to repeal appropriations totaling 5 751 428 483 and contract authorizations of 520 079 000, plus net recessions of 50 345 409 169. He noted the total reduction in authority to obligate government funds and proposed returning 346 890 in corporate funds to the Treasury.
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UNO Moves Toward First Atomic Energy Debate
The United Nations General Assembly set the initial discussion on atomic energy on its agenda after a steering committee decision. New Zealand withdrew its candidacy, clearing Yugoslavia as the final member, while Byrnes prepared to open a broad debate and possibly propose a commission to supervise atomic controls.
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Tames F. Byrnes
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France
China
Wage Hike Protested as Argentine Firms Close
A 72 hour national shutdown began in Argentina as business leaders protest the military government decree ordering wage increases and year end bonuses for workers. The virtual blackout halted commerce and industry nationwide.
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Average Wage Boost in War Falls Short of WWI, Ohio Study
Ohio State University business bulletin reports average wages rose 65 percent during World War II, five percent less than in World War I. The study highlights wartime earnings gains as the economy mobilized, noting the wage boost varied by sector and region.
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Ohio State University
Bulletin of Business Research
Doenitz Ordered Subs Never To Aid Victims
The international war crimes tribunal heard a Doenitz directive forbidding rescue of torpedoed ship survivors. The 1942 order bans aiding shipwrecked crews, citing warfare requirements. Prosecutors referenced Hitler aims to starve U S shipping by killing crews and denying rescue to survivors.
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International War Crimes Tribunal
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Adolf Hitler
Volunteer Fireman Davis Dies After Milford Roof Fall
Charles B Davis 48 a Cincinnati pharmaceutical executive and volunteer firefighter died after slipping on an icy roof of the Feldman Frozen Food Storage Co building in Milford during a long blaze. He fell headfirst onto a concrete foundation as his daughter Eloise UC student watched.
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Charles B. .Davis
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Feldman Frozen Food Storage Co
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Chiang Reds Claim Rivals Break Truce in Civil War
In Chungking the Nationalist Government and the Communists accuse each other of violating the cease fire as the deadline passes. Yenan Reds are said to burn villages along the Lunghai line and attack Anyang near the Peiping-Hankow route, while officials cite possible delay in orders. Some hope remains that the flare up is not as severe as feared. Also, Dr. Cornelia A. Stoeltzing, 77, longtime president of Woman's Hospital board, dies in Cleveland.
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Navy Sets Early Release Window For Seamen Without Work
The Navy opened a demobilization corner allowing personnel with insufficient points for immediate discharge to be released up to 45 days early if suitable work cannot be found for them. The policy aims to speed up demobilization while ensuring those needing jobs are considered.
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Pearl Harbor Probe Ends? Dewey May Not Be Called
Washington officials forecast an end to the Pearl Harbor inquiry within 30 days with Gov. Thomas E. Dewey possibly not testifying. Of 48 named witnesses, only nine had testified as hearings began November 15. William D. Mitchell said more witnesses would be called to discuss the Winds Message. Senator Lucas said he might not press to compel Dewey’s appearance if hearings are shortened.
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Pearl Harbor
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Lucas
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Illinois
State Farm Group To Observe Centennial
The Ohio Department of Agriculture marks its 100th anniversary next month at the 21st annual meeting of the department and Ohio Fair Managers' Association. The board helped found Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station at Wooster.
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Eleanor Roosevelt Plans Visit to Russia After UN Assembly
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt said she intends to visit Russia sometime after the United Nations Assembly adjourns. She did not specify dates or details but confirmed the plan during comments in London.
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United Nations Assembly
Electrical Walkout Set and Union Control Bill Discussed
The Associated Press reports a 30 day pause in a national labor dispute as the National Federation of Telephone Workers orders a 250000 member strike but delays it for notices. CIO Auto Workers accept a GM auto strike settlement basis while steel rail operations return to normal and a 200000 Westinghouse GE GM electrical workers strike proceeds. A meat industry walkout potential is seen as averted by conciliator efforts. Washington shows strong Congress support for stricter union control legislation.
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General Electric
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Joseph A. Beirne
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Ohio Operators Told to Return to Work
The Ohio Federation of Telephone Workers ordered members to resume duties with Ohio Bell Telephone Co. after ACEW withdraws picket lines. ACEW announced all pickets were lifted at exchanges in Ohio and Indiana, with workers to return to their jobs at 6 p.m.
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Pickets Withdrawn as Telecommunication Walkout Presses On
Pickets are being withdrawn by most union locals under the Smith Connally Law while ACEW installation workers pause. The UAW CIO demands a 30 percent raise from General Motors after GM offers 23 percent and faces a January 21 reconsideration deadline.
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General Motors Corp
General Motors Council
Truman Intervention Delays Major CIO Steel Strike
President Truman's push delays an 800,000 CIO steelworkers walkout as electrical equipment and meat industry strikes loom. CIO Packinghouse Workers Union and AF of L Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Union members number 200,000 and 135,000 respectively, with wage talks stalled. Conciliation Service chief Edgar Warren met CIO AFL and packers leaders in Chicago seeking a settlement, while Congress weighs a bill to curb strikes and fund fact finding boards amid 416,000 idle labor disputes.
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Edgar L. Warren
U.S. Conciliation Service
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Tokyo cabinet reshuffle draws fresh criticism from press
Tokyo faces renewed opposition as the cabinet is reshuffled with three new ministers Sempachi Soejima replaces Kenzo Matsumura as agriculture and forestry minister Chuzo Mitsuchi fills home and transport roles and Yoshishige Abesuc takes education after MacArthur purge directives.
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Kijura Shidehara
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Portsmouth Times To Resume Publication
The Portsmouth Times, halted November 24 due to a printers strike, will resume tomorrow in skeleton form and return to regular editions on Wednesday as wage dispute settlement is announced by R. F. Fletcher, the paper's business manager.
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Federal Unit Expands Strike Talks With Glass Workers
The U S Conciliation Service adds Assistant Conciliation Director Howard Colvin to wage conferences in Columbus as 15 000 CIO Glassworkers strike across 12 plants of Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Libbey Owens Ford. The walkout began October 22 after talks stalled.
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CIO
Howard Colvin
Pittssburgh Plate Glass Company
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Accused Jap Pleads Innocent of Murders
Capt Kaichi Hirate pleaded innocent in Yokohama to charges that he and subordinates at Muroran Camp near Hakodate were responsible for the deaths of four Allied prisoners of war. The first of about 90 affidavits was read as trial opened.
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Kaichi Hirate
Muroran
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Hokkaido
Audit Unit of U S Spending Handles 6 Boxcars of Paper Checks a Month
U S Comptroller General Lindsay Warren explains the General Accounting Office reviews every check after cashing. Last year 447 649 claims arrived as part of routine audits, with about 90 tons of documents each month. The office guards against improper government spending and tracks contracts, bills, and unusual claims.
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