Israel Proclaims Jerusalem Capital Defying UN Ruling
Israel declares Jerusalem its capital with Parliament to convene there in the disputed city. Prime Minister Ben Gurion reaffirms Jerusalem as the capital, promising religious freedom as Tel Aviv offices are deemed temporary. UN diplomats warn move could disrupt attempts to internationalize the city and trigger a special Assembly session.
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Cold wave chills Texas as frost diners warn of light rain
Austin and much of Texas faced a cool spell with a 33 degree low forecast and near normal daytime temperatures. The Weather Bureau warned of lingering frost risk into Wednesday morning while light rain and drizzle touched Austin and a broad front moved from Tennessee to California with subzero readings in Montana and heavy harvest damage in California's Imperial Valley.
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Sixteen Missing Off Sunken Dutch Motorship
Eight men were rescued from the Dutch motorship Corps which exploded and sank about 300 miles east of Miami on December 13. Sixteen others are missing. The Dorps left New York on December 8 bound for Port au Prince with 24 aboard. Coast Guard planes and the Tanker Sparrows Point aided in the search as Weather hindered operations.
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W F Magee 84 Dies in Georgetown
W F Magee of Georgetown, 84, retired dry goods merchant, died Tuesday afternoon. He had operated in Georgetown about 25 years and served as an auditor for the Texas Prison System after a Moody appointment. Funeral Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home, Rev Meade Brown officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Survivors: widow, daughter Mrs Gordon Nave Georgetown, son W F Magee Houston, sister Mrs Charles Cook San Antonio.
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Houston
Charles Cook
San Antonio
Engine Failure Cited In DC3 Crash Over Potomac
Flight attendant Joseph W. Buell said one engine failed as Capital Airlines DC2 climbed from a level course toward National Airport. Four people died including Pilot W. J. Davis and Co Pilot L. L. Porter. 19 aboard were rescued or hospitalized with varying conditions.
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Arlington
Bolling Hospital
Condiev
Raymond Wright
Philadelphia
Thomas Morris
Millburn
N. J
George Washington University
Hos
Co-pilot says two of four engines were dead during Dallas crash
In a hospital statement Robert E. Lewis said the No. 4 engine was feathered without orders as the American Airlines DC6 crashed at Love Field on November 29 killing 28 and injuring 18. He claimed the action was his, not Captain Laurens Claude's, and described the final approach and loss of power.
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Ohio
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Ecommerce Committee
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Lewis
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Tommy
Love Field
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Water Highballs Now Offered in New York
In New York a bar displayed a sign offering water highballs with a glass of water priced at 35 cents and a large whiskey chaser priced at three dollars. The humorous sign highlighted water scarcity at a time of shortages.
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Budget Director Says Such Program Must for Country
Budget Director Frank Pace Jr says a sweeping government reorganization plan is essential for the country and will be presented to Congress next year. He notes the need for savings through more efficient federal operations and mentions staff analyses covering Hoover Commission ideas.
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Congress
Truman
Frank Pace Jr
Kostov Denies Guilt as Bulgarian Trial Nears End
Sofia report recalls Traicho Kostov and 10 co defendants in a Titoist treason trial. Kostov’s refusal prompted an uproar as militiamen escorted him from the courtroom. The session adjourned with no sentence. observers noted tense atmosphere and political tension surrounding US relations.
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Ivan Stefanov
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Truman Keeps Silent on Plan To Halt Deficit
White House will not disclose President Truman’s deficit plan before his State of the Union message to Congress in January. Press secretary Charles G. Ross said final decisions are not made, though the broad outline is in mind. A $5.5 billion deficit looms for the current year. new taxes may be proposed.
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Miners Pension Ruling Delayed by Court Action
John L. Lewis secured a delay in a suit filed by George H. Livengood over the United Mine Workers welfare and pension fund. Judge Burnita S. Matthews postponed hearings to study the case as Livengood seeks removal of trustees and full inspection of fund books. Royalty-derived payments totaling about 150 million have been spent since January 1948 with most disbursements frozen since September 16.
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George H. Livengood
Uniontown, Pa
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Livengood
The Perfect GIFT Day for American or Statesman Gifts
The prompt text references a special gift day themed around the American or Statesman 365 Gifts. No concrete events, people, or places are provided.
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Aides quitting hint Dewey out of politics
Albany December 13 Elliott V Bell resigns as state superintendent of banks and chief adviser to Governor Thomas E Dewey. The move signals Dewey may be finished with political life after his two presidential defeats.
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Heart Attack Fatal To Marvin Gossett
Marvin H. Gossett aged 67, a former Austin businessman, died Tuesday in a Wichita Falls hospital where he was visiting his daughter after suffering a heart attack during a quarterfinal school boy football game. Funeral services set for 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Charles Sumners. burial in Memorial Park. Survivors include his widow, four daughters, and four brothers.
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Austin
Wichita Falls
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Purity Feed Company
Charles Sumners
Memorial Park
Jack Staley
Charles Swanner
Dallas
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Bell Clarke
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el Paso
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O. T. Gossett
Wilbur Gossett
Houston
Mature Suspended By Movie Studio By Twentieth Century Fox
Twentieth Century Fox suspended Victor Mature after he refused a role for another studio. The contract, acquired from Hal Roach, allows one RKO picture per year. Mature declined the gangster part, earning potential lost wage up to eight weeks and eventual reinstatement. A past divorce complaint noted $2,750 weekly earnings. it was dismissed and he and Dorothy Berry Mature reconciled.
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RKO
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Motive, intent found in Iowa coed slaying case
County Attorney announces motive and intent in the Robert Bednasek case for the murder of Margaret Jackson. A psychiatrist's sworn statement described Bednasek's urge to kill and homicidal impulses. Authorities say motive may be jealousy though details remain undisclosed.
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Robert Bednasek
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Bednasek
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Miss Jackson
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Margaret Jackson
Burlington
Iowa
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