Berlin Elects Ernst Reuter as Lord Mayor in Split City
Berlin defied Soviet pressure as Ernst Reuter, barred by the Russians, was installed as lord mayor in the western sectors. The move follows a broad anti-Communist turnout in Sunday elections boycotted by Communists and a continued formal split of the city under Allied control. Reuter pledges immediate executive reorganization and a doubled airlift to West Berlin, appealing for a united Germany and joint action by the four occupation powers.
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Austrian Treaty Talk Revived
The United States and Austria seek a revived peace process with the Big Four to negotiate a new Austrian treaty. Washington says it is ready to meet with US Britain France and Russia if Moscow and the other members call a new session in London. France and Britain back reopening talks amid hopes to end Allied occupation and restore Austria’s independence.
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Nanking Admits Reds Trapped Suchow Garrison
Government sources admit the Suzhou Suchow garrison, about 250000 strong, is trapped in a pocket southwest of Suchow while Meng Wei and Chen Yi’s forces seal the region. The retreat toward Nanking is blocked as Hwai and Yangtze defenses are bolstered.
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Local Gift Card Offer for One Year Subscription
A promotional note offers $15 for a one year city subscription with a gift card named to the recipient sent in the first issue.
Truman To Receive Madame Chiang At Tea In Washington
President Truman will host Madame Chiang Kai-Shek for tea at the White House next Friday ten days after her arrival to seek additional US aid for China. White House secretary Charles G. Ross said the meeting will include Mrs. Truman, with Mrs. George C. Marshall attending nearby at Leesburg, Virginia where Madame Chiang has been staying. A separate conference was not confirmed.
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Former Jap Premier Faces Bribery Charge
Tokyo reports former Prime Minister Hitoshi Ashida jailed by the Tokyo Procurator Office on bribery charges related to accepting payments from a contractor during his tenure. The case marks a high profile political corruption inquiry in Japan.
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Seven Years After Pearl Harbor Ready To Repel An Attack
Seven years after the attack at Pearl Harbor the outpost’s guards commemorate the sunken battleship Arizona’s superstructure as a wreath is placed. Military leaders in Hawaii vow unified command and readiness, while Japan’s leaders face political uproar over empire references.
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Secretary of State Marshall Undergoes Major Surgery
Secretary of State Marshall underwent a major operation at Walter Reed Hospital to remove a kidney. Officials said the operation was successful and the secretary is recovering without complications. A second bulletin noted he was still recovering, with no further details until morning.
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Travis County to appeal back pay ruling in Matthews case
Travis County will take its challenge to the Third Court of Civil Appeals after a 98th District Court ruling requiring payment to County Judge George S. Matthews of about 11000 in back pay for juvenile board services starting Aug 1 1941.
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US Officials Close To Final Grand Jury Espionage Probe
US Attorney John F. X. McGahey said the federal grand jury espionage inquiry is nearing a final conclusion as Whittaker Chambers disclosed microfilm of government documents. Chambers, Alger Hiss, and a Time editor were present as the probe continued with potential perjury indictments speculated by a Justice Department source.
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Welles Testifies Pumpkin Papers Threat to Security
A top State Department official said foreign nations cracked a prewar code with help from papers sneaked from the department ten years ago. The House Committee on Un American Activities opened a new search for suspects after officials testified on the pumpkin papers and their sensitive nature.
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Watchdog for sale leads to missing pants and wallet
Crowley Louisiana December reports Lowell Rue discovers his large St. Bernard sitting contentedly by the kennel after a weekend trip. Inside the kennel he finds a pair of pants a belt and a wallet. Rue warns the owner of the pants to claim them soon or he will be worried about the dog’s well fed look.
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Rent Hike May Yet Be Granted
The Truman administration tentatively rejected a blanket 15 percent rent boost for 1949 but may approve limited increases under tighter controls. A round of statements outlined a plan where 15 percent rises are allowed if leases protect tenants, with only one such boost allowed and extensions sought beyond next April.
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Trainmen Vote To Strike Southern Pacific Railroads
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen called a strike for 6 a.m. December 15 across seven western states including California Arizona New Mexico Texas Nevada Utah and Oregon affecting main line routes and Northwestern Pacific Railroad. C W Moffitt said 296 grievances remain with possible delay if a presidential fact finding board is named.
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One Last Look Saves Army Men In Pacific Rescue
Thirty three survivors of a downed Air Force transport owe their rescue to a search plane navigator who urged one more look. After 40 hours in the water they were picked up from life rafts about 1,200 miles south of Honolulu. Ensign L R Johnson of Minneapolis urged the final search as Commander Kona prepared to quit the hunt.
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Elton Tuck Murder Case Again Postponed
The Elton Tuck murder case in Baytown was postponed again with a new trial date of February 14 in Judge Langston King's court. The 18 month-old case concerns the death of Gertrude Crowell who alleged Tuck threw her from his car and ran over her on a Baytown street. Defense lawyers cited two missing witnesses as the reason for the latest postponement.
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Firemen and police sue city over state salary law
A group of 138 Austin firemen and policemen filed a petition in 126th District Court charging the City of Austin with violating the longevity pay provisions of a state minimum salary law. They allege new hires receive only 165 a month for six months, while the act prescribes 180 a month plus 10 a month per five years of service. The petition also claims the city uses April 1948 as the accrual date for sick leave, rather than the worker’s actual start date.
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Dan Moody
Orville Jobe
Waco
Theft Ends In 12 Year Term For Cigarettes And Coins
An Austin man Robert L. Davis received a 12 year sentence for burglary tied to stealing $3 worth of cigarettes pennies and four nickels from A P Dobrowolski's Grocery on Rosewood Avenue in October. The jury found him guilty at 3 30 p m Tuesday. Also, Ross Castillo got six years after pleading guilty to felony theft and Alexander Alec Hisbrook faced forgery and was placed on probation for two to five years.
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Alec” Hisbrook
Christmas Spirit Leads Dealer to Sell Cadillac
Milwaukee dealer Michael Kvam said he bought into the Christmas spirit and sold the last man on the waiting list a new Cadillac. Three days later he found the car on a "new used car" lot, drawing attention to the odd sale and resale timing.
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