Chinese Aid Would Cost Three Billion Over Three Years
Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek appeals in Washington for U S aid to China to combat communism with a plan estimated at 3 billion dollars over three years. Four points call for immediate U S backing, faster military aid, a top commander to run supply and training, and a three year program of one billion dollars annually.
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Washington
Mme
Chiang Kai-Shek
United States
China
Wellington Koo
Truman
Marshall
Mme. Chiang
Koo
State Department
Tragedy as Kiangya Sinking Claims Thousands of Chinese
Shanghai reports describe the Kiangya wreck killing or missing more than 3,200 Chinese refugees. The 2,099 ton liner exploded near Ninghsien and sank within an hour, survivors report crowding, panic, and lifeboat chaos as officials tally uncertain deaths.
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Shanghai
Kiangya
Ninghsien
Ningpo
China Merchant Steam Navigation Company
Sun
Cairo Rioters Kill Police Chief in University Clash
In Cairo at Faad I university medical school a grenade killed Police Chief Selim Zaki Pasha during a riot by students shouting pro Palestine and anti government slogans. Police reported three other officers killed and 18 wounded as 259 students were arrested amid clashes and tear gas.
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Cairo
Egypt
Palestine
Selim Zaki Pasha
Faad I University Medical School
Ralph Bunche
U. N
Mahmoud Fahmy Norrashi Pasha
Bunche
Jamil Mardam Bey
Syria
Iraq
Independence Party
Middle East
Sudan
Nokrashy
Fahmy Nokrashy
Ibrahim Shawki Bey
Berliners Vote in High Stakes City Election
Berliners face a pivotal city election as anti communists rally the three on the ballot while communists boycott. with about 1.7 million western sector voters eligible turnout could signal support for western powers or soviet influence amid heavy west east tensions. election ends with votes counted from dual ballots in sealed booths.
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Berlin
Iron Curtain
Feredinand Friedensburg
United States
Lucius D. Clay
London
West Berlin
Social Democrats
Christian Democrats
Liberal Democrats
Titania Palast Theater
East Berlin
E.s.t
Chinese Civil War Tensions Rise as Forces Clash Near Suchow
Reports from Nanking indicate major communist and nationalist forces clash south of Suchow with up to 125000 troops massing to block government advances. Reinforcements bring Yangtze defenses near 75000 while 35000 arrive in Nanking, as the 12th army group fights encirclement and civilians flee with tightened transit controls.
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Nanking
Suchow
Hankow
Chen Yi
Hwai River
12Th Army Group
Peace Plan For Pales tine Conciliation Commission Approved
The United Nations political committee approved a modified British American plan for a three nation conciliation commission to oversee Palestine. The 25 21 vote with nine abstentions leaves assembly approval doubtful as the Soviet bloc and Arab states threaten a veto in the next session. Moscow seeks a stronger hand in choosing the three member countries.
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Paris
Palestine Conciliation Commission
United Nations Political Committee
U. N. Assembly
Britain
United States
Commission
Russia
Airlift Plane Crashes in Germany Killing 3 Crew
United States air force headquarters reports an American C 54 airlift plane crashed at Fassberg in the British zone of Germany killing all three crew members. The four engine Skymaster went down two miles from the airfield shortly after takeoff at 12 13 a m EST. Cause not yet known and an investigation ordered. Victims' names withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Berlin
United States Air Force
Fassberg
Gremany
Air Force Headquarters
Methodist Bishops Deny Communist Infiltration Claims
New York December 4 The Council of Bishops of the Methodist church said they deny that Communism has infiltrated Protestant churches The statement prepared at Cincinnati followed a House Un American Activities Committee report listing religion as a target of Communist infiltration and calling religion enemy number one.
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New York
Council of Bishops of the
Methodist Church
Council
Cincinnati
House Committee On
House Committee
United States
Man Freed After Theft Sent Back To Jail
James Barnes served three years for stealing three pairs of shoes then walked free. He was rearrested three days later trying to sell the loot and now receives a 13 month sentence in custody.
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Liverpool
Eng
James Barnes
Concord Student Named To Press Group
Naomi Thabet of Morris Harvey college was elected president of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Press association at a two day conference in Charleston. Other new officers include Roscoe Leonard of West Virginia State vice president R Philip Lilly of Concord college secretary and Fay W Gunn of Potomac State treasurer.
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Charleston
W. Va
Naomi Thabet
Morris Harvey College
West Virginia Intercollegiate Press Association
Roscoe Leonard
West Virginia State
R. Philip Lilly
Concord College
Fay W. Gunn
Potomac State
Five White Men Arrested In Georgia Slaying
Five white men were arrested today and held on suspicion of the ambush murder of Robert Mallard near Lyons Georgia on November 20. The arrests followed a grand jury session called by Judge Robert H. Humphrey. Mallard was shot twice as he neared his home and his widow Amy James Mallard feared returning to Lyons.
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Georgia
Lyons Ga
Robert Mallard
Mallard
Lyons
Amy James Mallard
Delmar Jones
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Superior Court
Robert H. Humphrey
Toombs Grand Jury
T. Ross Sharp
Ku Klux Klan
Samuel Green
Atlanta
Cleveland
Ohio
Ohioan
Joseph M. Goldwasser
Ment
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Goldwasser
Savannah
Herman Talmadge
Humphrey
Talmadge
Highway Patrol
National Guard
Severe Earthquake Shakes California Cities
A rolling quake centered in hills east of Los Angeles damaged windows and sent hundreds into streets with no deaths or serious injuries reported. Landslides and pavement breaks occurred in the San Bernardino mountains near Banning, and Palm Springs saw collapsed furniture store rear and broken plate glass as roofs shed slate.
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Los Angeles
Here
San Bernardino Mountains
Banning
Morongo
Indio
Santa Barbara
Fresno
San Diego
el Sentro
Colorado River
Los Angles
Arlington
Ontario Daily Report
Riverside
Victorville
Long Beach
California
Red Cross
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena
Charles F. Richter
Caltech
Palms
Berkley
University of California
Mt. San Jacinto
Ontario
Giant Memorial Coliseum
Southern California
Notre Dame
Colorado
Palm Springs
Seventh and
Hill Streets
Notre Dame and Trojans Battle to 14 14 Tie in quake aftermath
Notre Dame and Southern California battled to a 14 14 tie as a late drive failed to win the game, followed by a Los Angeles area earthquake that rattled the region minutes after the final whistle. The day also saw Alabama crush Auburn 55 0 and Clemson clinch the Southern Conference title.
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New York
Fighting Irish
Notre Dame
Southern California
Los Angeles
Alabama
Auburn
Birmingham
Clemson
Citadel
Bill Gay
Trojan
Bobby Williams
Frank Panelli
Emil Sitko
Steve Oracko
Tigers
Ray Mathews
Bobby Gage
Ed Salem
Salem
Evansville
Ind
Missouri Valley
Evansvile
Hampton Institute
Wilberforce
Probers Say They Can Name Agent in Chambers Case
The House Un-American Activities Committee says it has evidence naming the source of government secrets found in a hollow pumpkin at Whittaker Chambers farm near Westminster Maryland. Hearings reopen to probe a prewar Communist spy ring in Washington with witnesses including Chambers and handwriting experts.
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Washington
House
American Activities Committee
Maryland
Robert E. Stripling
Rep. Mundt
Re SD
South Dakota
Stripling
Whittaker Chambers
State Department
Westminster
Chambers
Communist Underground
Time Magazine
Strivling
Pere
Chambers’ Farm
George Morris Fay
U.S
District of Columbia
R. P. Wharty
Department of Justice
Criminal Division
Hiss
Richard F. Cleveland
Baltimore
R-Sd
un-American Activities Committee
Mundt
Senate
Baltimore News-Post
Brooklyn
N. Y
United States
Whittacker Chambers
State Takes Over Giles Death Probe
Giles county Virginia police say an undisclosed sum of Mrs. Mattie Mayall’s money found at her Green Valley home prompts further inquiry. Sheriff Emory Johnston says investigation is now in the state police at Wytheville after earlier reports of about $460 found in the Mayall residence. Mrs. Mayall was found unconscious in bed with a bloody blanket and died at St Elizabeth hospital. Neighbors reported she had been missing for several days and deputies and state troopers searched the home.
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Pearlsburg
Mattie Mayall
Green Valey
Mayall
Emory Johnston
Virginia
Jack Turner
Giles County
Johnston
Official Cracks Down On Washington Pastors
Clark King assistant corporation counsel announced a campaign to enforce Washington DC marriage regulations by ministers. He cited 140 apparent violations, mostly for failing to file notice within ten days of marriage. Nine clergymen received summonses for municipal court. Ministers expressed surprise at the charge.
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Washington
Clark King
District of Columbia
King
West Won't Recognize Berlin's Red Regime
General Lucius D. Clay, U S commander in Germany, said there is no intention to recognize the rump government set up by communists in eastern Berlin. He denied reports that the West might recognize the regime as part of a Berlin settlement.
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Berlin
Lucius D. Clay
U. S
Germany
Seek To Eliminate Coal Refuse Fires In Pittsburgh
The Mellon Institute reports a new research project by the Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association to study causes, prevention, and control of coal refuse fires. Dr. William L. Nelson will direct the work, examining spontaneous combustion of coal waste and related reactions at low temperatures.
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Pittsburgh
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association
Institute
William L. Nelson
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