Christmas Holiday Death Toll Near 400 in Nation
The Associated Press reports about 400 people died during the Christmas weekend nationwide. Traffic crashes caused 277 deaths, fires led to many of the remaining fatalities, including at least 32 of 55 children. California led with 37 traffic deaths and 12 other, while Texas tallied 74 with 37 from traffic. Central Texas saw zero traffic deaths despite heavy holiday travel.
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Tito Declares Yugoslavia Meets 1948 Economic Plan
Marshal Tito announced Yugoslavia had more than fulfilled its 1948 economic plan in a Belgrade speech reported by Tanjug. He spoke before a joint session of the Yugoslav National Assembly’s two councils on Monday, December 27, in London.
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Indonesians Reported Opening First Big-Scale Guerrilla Attack
Indonesians launched their first large guerrilla strike against Dutch forces driving them from major Java cities. Bantam fell with light resistance while Java rail disruption followed after a market clash in Tjikampek. Fort Van der Cappellen seized on Sumatra as Dutch advances push.
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Hungarians Hold Catholic Prelate Mindszenty Arrested
Budapest reports the communist government arrested Cardinal Mindszenty on charges of plotting against the state spying treason and black market money dealings The 56 year old primate had been jailed once before during the Nazi era Vatican sources say excommunication would follow if Catholic supporters aided the action A detailed statement is promised within 48 hours with possible surprises
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Burns Prove Fatal For Oklahoma Girl
A three year old Blanchard girl died at Chickasha Hospital from severe burns after a wood burning stove flare up on Sunday. Betty Marilyn Mc eill is named as the other child involved.
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Fido Abandoned But Pays Own Way Twist at Chicago Station
A brown and white puppy was abandoned at Chicago and Northwestern station with nine $1 bills tied to its collar. The stunt suggests the dog will fund its own future, shocking onlookers and raising questions about pet abandonment.
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Two More Men Rescued From Argentine Tanker Stern
In Morehead City North Carolina on December 27 two seamen were saved from the drifting stern of the Argentine tanker SS E Capitan after a five man surf boat crew from the cutter Agassizrowed through rough seas. Earlier sixteen crewmen were rescued from the stricken vessel which had broken in two early Sunday.
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No Mystery About Welles Mishap On Christmas Night
Mrs Sumner Welles said there is no mystery about the Christmas night mishap that left former undersecretary of state Sumner Welles unconscious in a frost covered field near their Oxon Hill estate. Doctors treat a serious heart condition and frostbite while officials close the case.
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Israeli Push To Drive Foes Back to Egypt
Israeli and Egyptian forces clash in a desert battle near the front. Seven Israeli soldiers wounded, two seriously, as Arab snipers fire from Jerusalem walls. Ben Gurion speaks of an Exodus in reverse and aims to push into the Sinai. UN observers to investigate Egyptian protest near Khan Yunis.
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Bunche Clarifies UN Negev Report
In Paris on December 27 United Nations observers accused Israeli forces of striking Egyptian units in the Negev violating the truce. Mediator Ralph J. Bunche said he would not blame either side. He noted observers on the Egyptian side pointed to Israel as the aggressor but could not include Israeli observations due to blocked observer posts. Bunche explained his report's nuances to the Security Council.
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Truman Aide Gives 1 5 Million To Cornell War Memorial
Ithaca N Y December 37 Cornell University will build and furnish a World War II memorial building funded by a Christmas gift of 1 5 million dollars from Myron C Taylor personal representative to the Vatican for President Truman.
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Christmas Night Baby Dies Under Texas Bridge
A hitchhiking mother, 23, gave birth under an ice encrusted bridge near Kimble County. The newborn died of exposure and pneumonia at a Fredericksburg hospital. Mrs. I C Myers suffered burns and is hospitalized. the husband sought help after the birth. Deputies assisted the trio to care.
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Last North China Seaport May Fall
Fu Tso Yi ordered all non combatants to evacuate Tangku the seaport for Tientsin as Communist forces press on. Reports say Tangku Harbor remains open and Chinese naval vessels operate from Tsingtao to support Nationalists. Wu Te Chen signals mobilization while peace talks possible. fighting along Huai Yangtze Suchow fronts stalled by cold and snow.
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Demo Solon Declares Laws Will Be Sound
Rep McCormack of Massachusetts returning to Washington for Congress said there is nothing business should fear from the administration and that the Democratic Party will push sound and progressive legislation for the economy.
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Refugee Camps Crowded Warns IRO Chief
Lake Success report quotes William Hallan Tuck director general of the International Refugee Organization saying Europe’s displaced persons camps remain crowded. He notes the IRO repatriated or resettled 375,000 refugees in the last year and a half, yet new arrivals offset gains, reducing the improvement by about 150,000.
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Probers Urge Stiffer Penalty For Contempt
Mundt and Nixon urge tougher contempt penalties for the House un American activities committee and propose procedural changes to protect witnesses. They say the current law cap of one year in prison and a $1000 fine may be insufficient and defer specifics to the next Congress. They also note possible Communist couriers still active and seek more espionage runners.
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Six American Soldiers Freed After Russian Border Incident
Six members of the 22nd Constabulary Squadron were captured by Russians near the Germany border on Sunday and released unharmed Monday night after being fired upon. The Army stated they did not fire back, and a German police report noted a gunfight. The men said they were well treated and had strayed across the boundary by mistake with a German border policeman also released.
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President Charges Soviets With Breaches Of Sacred Pacts
President Truman accuses certain Soviet leaders of breaking key Yalta and Potsdam agreements cited by State Department officials. He spoke at a Kansas City luncheon decrying “sacred” deals and urging peace without territory or conflict, while noting Israel and Near East tensions.
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Greenville Couple Die in Home Blaze
Harvey Bourland 75 and his wife Elizabeth 53 perished in a house fire in Greenville at 2 30 pm Monday. Neighbors discovered the blaze after its onset and efforts to rescue the couple failed. Bourland had been an invalid for a year.
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Old Joe Stalin May Be In Truman’s Mind On Row Over Russia
President Truman hinted that certain Soviet leaders desire better U S relations. Diplomats link this to Stalin once dubbed Old Joe and to Maxim Litvinov as a possible ally. Potsdam and Yalta terms on Germany occupation and postwar settlement have frayed as East West tensions rise.
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