Molotov Paves Way for Arms Control Talks at UN
V M Molotov cleared the way for broader arms limitation by saying inspection and control bodies must operate without a big power veto. He backed the U S plan as a base for discussion, while noting the veto remains in the Security Council. He proposed amendments to speed a draft ban on atomic weapons and to establish separate control commissions within the council framework.
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Lake Success
N. Y
V. M. Molotov
Molotov
United Nations
Soviet Union
Security Council
Russia
Britain
Great
Canada
Ty Council
L. G. St. Laurent
Great Britain
United States
Australis
St. Laurent
Representa of
Quarning
Council
Greece asks UN to take action on border crisis
Greek Ambassador Vassili Dendramis delivered a 40 page complaint to UN Secretary General Trygve Lie urging a UN on the spot investigation into alleged border violations by Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria along Greece Tsaldaris the prime minister was to present the case before the Security Council next week as his plane encountered engine trouble en route to New York
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Security Council
Yugoslavia
Albania
Bulgaria
U. N
Vassili Dendramis
Trygve Lie
Constantin Tsaldaris
Greece
Tsaldaris
New York
Shamrock
Ireland
Experts Work On Defense Plans
Washington reports that the armed forces formed a five member board to study civil defense for the United States with an advisory group of officers. Rear Admiral Parsons is named director of atomic defense and the group weighs international control, counter attack, and underground shelter strategies.
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Washington
Japan
Bikini
United States
War Department
Harold R. Bull
Dwight Denhower
Navy
Atomic Defense
Williams. Parsons
Lenge My
Joint Army
Hiroshima
Army Board
Congress
White House
Buth Parsons
San Francisco Leads In U N Site Support
In general debate on United Nations headquarters San Francisco won early backing with four of six speakers endorsing the Presidio. China the Philippines Saudi Arabia and El Salvador supported San Francisco while Great Britain backed Philadelphia and New York received less attention. Boston drew no support as the inspection tour continued.
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Lake Success
N. Y
San Francisco
United Nations
China
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
el Salvador
Presidio
Great Britain
Philadelphia
See
Newark
Boston
Iraq
Shien
Windorse San Fransi
Negroes Persuaded Stay Away From Polls Testimony
Two Greenwood Mississippi residents testified before a senate investigation that white leaders warned Black voters to refrain from July Democratic primary voting to avoid unrest. They said a pledge to protect voters was made but Bilbo's name was not raised. The witnesses described voluntary action by the Negro community to keep the peace.
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Jackson
Miss
Greenwood
Senate
Theo G Bilbo
Shelby Steele
J. D. Collins
A. C. Montgomery
Steele
Allen Safford
Bilbo
Collins
Housing Chief Wyatt Resigns Amid Duty to Aid Veterans
Washington December 4 Wil son Wyatt resigned as housing chief after clashing with the RFC over large loans for prefab houses. President Truman said the move does not alter veterans housing goals and noted progress toward 1,000,000 dwellings under construction and about 700,000 completed by 1946. Wyatt had urged decisive action during wartime emergency powers.
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Washington
Wilson Wyatt
Truman
Wyatt
RFC
Mr.Truman
White House
Mr. Wyatt
Louisville
Virginia Hopes to Secure Coal Supply for State Needs
Governor Tuck's defense council pursues coal outlets to keep essential state services running. The group, led by James A. Anderson and including John Q. Rhodes Jr and William H. Nichols, can lease and operate non federal mines to secure coal. No new announcements on plan details or production levels were released.
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Richmond
Tuck
State Defense Council
Defense Council
James A. Anderson
John Q. Rhodes, Jr
William H. Nichols
State Industrial Commission
Emergency Coal Commission
Ture
Hei Detailp
Nea
Nthele Con Civic Smalierenetan
Yetereintie
Connally Warns Against Force On Spain Issue
Senator Connally of Texas warned that UN move to sever ties with Franco Spain would harden Franco's position. He said economic sanctions amount to pressure that could trigger hunger and unrest, while a UN vote for isolation risks war. The UN committee sent Spain proposals to a subcommittee for drafting a resolution.
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Connally
Lake Success
N. Y
Sen
Tex
United Nations
Spain
Franco
Assembly
Hartley Shawcross
Blizzard Says Penalty Part Of Democrat Plot To Wreck Union
West Virginia reports quote Blizzard claiming the UMW penalty in Washington is a Democratic plot to destroy the union. He cites prior warning before the November 5 election and accuses President Truman of budget moves. Union leaders vow to rally miners behind John L. Lewis and strike until a contract is signed.
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Blizzard
Union
Charleston
W. Va
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Washington
Democratic Party
William Blizzard
UMW District 17
T. Alan Goldsborough
Truman
England
UMW
Welch
Ray Thomason
Pocahontas-Tug River
GOP Committee Sets Agenda for 1948 Presidential Fight
Washington reports a GOP national committee meet in which members expect a wide open presidential race and debate labor policy. Kelland and Dewey could be contenders as party focus shifts to fighting union power and shaping post election strategy.
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Washington
National Committee
Rep. Martin
Mass
Werner W. Schroeder
Illinois
St. Louis
Clarence Budington Kelland
Arizona
Thomas B. Dewey
New York
Jon W.W. Bricker
Robert A. "Taft
Ohio
Earl Warren
California
Congress
Kelland
Fines Imposed For Time Lost In Kentucky Mines
Eastern Coal Corp says Coal Administration authorized Laurence E. Tierrey Jr to levy $2 daily fines on idle workers for time lost during shutdowns at four Kentucky mines McAndrews Stone McVeigh and Hardy. Deductions go to a medical fund run by the United Mine Workers.
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Eastern Coal Corporation
The
Coal Mines Administration
Laurence E. Tierrey, Jr
Kentucky
McAndrews, Stone, McVeigh
Hardy
United Mine Workers
West Coast Baseball Figure Accused in Divorce Case
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher is charged with wrecking the marriage of airport executive James Ray Hendricks and actress Lana Day. The filing alleges Durocher pursued Day while posing as a family friend. Hendricks seeks to block Day from divorce and divide community property. Day plans to amend her suit amid the allegations.
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Los Angeles
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
James Ray Hendricks
Rong Day
Hendricks
Miss Day
Durocher
Minneapolis
Hendrick
Grace L. Durocher
St. Louis
Norfolk and Westerns Oil-Burning Locomotive Arrives in Bluefield
The Norfolk and Western runs its first oil burning locomotive into Bluefield after converting a coal burner for cost about 200 dollars. Engineer J H Johnson and Fireman W W Blakely praise performance and low smoke. The K-1 engine will operate passenger trains Nos 9 and 10 between Bluefield Williamson with a 1500 gallon fuel load.
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Norfolk and Western
Bluefield
Roanoke
J. H. Johnson
W. W. Blakely
Johnson
Allegheny Mountains
Williamson
Aggregate Of Fines Could Soar As High As 14 Million
Aggregate fines from John L. Lewis coal miners and the United Mine Workers for a two week walkout could reach 9 to 14 million dollars. Daily fines of 650 thousand to 1.05 million may be added for each day of the strike. The Mine Administration has granted many small daily fines of 1 to 2 dollars per miner, with the number of affected miners and total grants undisclosed. If applied to 400 thousand strikers, the total could top 11.2 million dollars, excluding court fines. Provisions exist for fines against individuals in government contracts with the union. Fines collected go to a medical fund run by the union. court fines stay with the government.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Coal Mines Administration
Polony
Attlee cites Japan peace offer before atomic bombing
In London, Prime Minister Attlee told Parliament Japan offered peace on July 22 1945 and that the offer was not accepted until August 10 four days after Hiroshima. He said the decision to use the atomic bomb was taken early July 1945, with fighting continuing until August 16 as Japan considered surrender terms.
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London
Attlee
House of Commons
Japan
Hiroshima
Eangheliens
Thomas) Horabin
Daily Mirror
News Chronicle
British Press Association
MacArthur
SEC near end of stock market probe details
SEC Chairman James J. Caffrey said an intensive inquiry into the early September stock market break should wrap up in about two weeks. He outlined plans to publish a detailed analysis of purchases and sales during the Sept 3 upset, while avoiding firm conclusions on manipulation or causes. He urged bankers to help extend services to investors and push for 1933 34 SEC act reforms.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Securities and Exchange Commission
James J. Caffrey
SEC
Investment Bankers Association
Caffrey
Commission
IBA
Officer Terrorizes Crowd and Kills Bystander on Subway
In New York a 6 foot 3 inch railroad special officer, Joseph Kelly, 39, terrorized a subway crowd by spinning a revolver and shot Hector A. Orta, 35, fatally. Kelly was subdued and charged with homicide. authorities noted he had been drinking.
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New York
Joseph Kelly
Kelly
Hector A. Orta
Police
Miners Strike Enters Fifteenth Day After Court Fine
Washington reports John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers face a $10,000 plus $3.5 million fine after a heated court scene over the soft coal strike now under government control. Goldsborough warns against contempt if the 14 day-old action is not ended. government seeks a ruling that the strike is illegal, while Lewis vows to appeal amid accusations the government aims to destroy the union.
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John L. Lewis
UMW
Municipal Court
Washington, D. C
T. Alan Goldsborough
Lewis
United Mine Workers
NEA
Washington
Jjudge
AFL
Gene
Goldsborough
Meyer quits as World Bank president after six months
Meyer resigns as first president of the 38 nation World Bank effective December 18 or sooner if a successor is chosen. He cites need for a permanent head after guiding the bank through its preliminary phase. Speculation centers on Herbert H. Lehman as potential successor. Harold D. Smith serves as bank vice president. The institution, launched last March, has yet to meet its initial funding and credit requests.
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Washington
Eugene Meyer
World Bank
Meyer
Herbert Lehman
New York
Senate
Harold D. Smith
U. S
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A. G. Barton
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