Commerce Department Bans Russia Bound War Shipments
The Commerce Department prohibited American ships and planes from carrying war potential goods to Russia or its allies effective immediately. The ban covers all ports globally and targets weapons, atom bomb materials, and strategic industrial goods. Violations carry fines up to 10000 dollars and up to a year in prison, with carriers potentially shut down.
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Commerce Department
Washington
Russia
Hong Kong
Macao
China
America
O'Conor
Commerce Subcommittee
Senate
Red China
Panama Canal
Sawyer
Security Measures Set For Galveston Harbor
Wartime style security regulations planned for Galveston harbor area. Gates to wharf zones in Galveston Texas City and Raytown will close to unverified persons. Coast Guard to issue security cards only to authorized personnel.
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Galveston Harbor
Galveston
Coast Guard
Texas City
Raytown
Flannery Stops Aguilar In Melbourne Boxing Bout
Frank Flannery a 133 pound fighter from Australia out pointed Ernesto Aguilar of Mexico in a 12 round bout at Melbourne Stadium Friday night. Flannery won on points after a tough contest through all rounds.
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Melbourne
Frank Flannery
Australia
Mexico
Ernesto Aguilar
Melbourne Stadium
Collins Optimistic After Korea Front Visit
General J Lawton Collins Army chief of staff said American forces in Korea will be able to take care of themselves without further serious losses after inspecting battlefront lines and meeting with General Douglas MacArthur and field commanders. He will report to the joint chiefs of staff and training speeds up while GIs receive possible extra leaves during the holiday period. Major General Lewis B Hershey clarified that draft information will continue to be released, countering officials’ confusion over quota figures and inductions.
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Washington
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Korea
Collins
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United Nations
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Draf
Hershey
Dra
Glory To Stalin Premiered In Moscow Conservatory
Dmitri Shostakovich unveiled his new work Glory To Stalin at a Moscow Conservatory premiere on Thursday night as part of a series of first performances by Soviet composers. Also presented was V Murdadelli's symphonic poem The Path To Victory.
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Moscow
Dmitri Shostakovich
Stalin
Moscow Conservatory
V. Murdadelli
Man passes $1 bill as $5 to blind cigarette buyers
In Oakland California on December 8 a man bought cigarettes at the courthouse stand run by Roland Anderson and Marie Ward. He paid with a $5 bill twice and received change, though the cashier noted both times the tendered amount was only one dollar. The two operators are blind.
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Oakland
Calif
Roland Anderson
Marie Ward
Extradition case of Ochoa awaits Tijuana decision
The Ochoa extradition case was sent to Tijuana for decision after final pleas. Prosecution argues paperwork proves death and Ochoa’s link. defense claims crime and death proof are insufficient. Ochoa remains jailed in Mexico City.
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Ochoa
Tijuana
Mexico City
George Ochoa
Ulises Magana
Telesforo Ocampo
Magana
Henry Whittenburg Jr
Ocampo
Whittenburg
German Otega
Ortega
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Stork
Navy
Sports Shop
Melingers
Aguilar
By Clark
Korea Battlefront
Douglas MacArthur
Royal Leather
George Hess
Rayon Gabardine Classic
J. R. Reed Music CO
Everett
Austin
Jrle Eed Music
Congress
Cable-Nelson
Steinway
Chickering
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