Chinese planes bomb UNRRA ship at Shihkhiuso
UNRRA reported that Chinese government planes bombed a relief ship at Shihkhiuso wounding the British captain and two others. Capt. William Lee was listed critical, with Canadian chief mate William Haining seriously hurt. UNRRA noted a second attack in a week and said other ships were diverted to Tientsin and Chefoo. The UN agency said it informed the Chinese government and urged action.
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Shanghai
UNRRA
Shihkhiuso
Chinese Relief and Rehabilitation Office
United States
Wanshen
William Lee
William Haining
Ens
Tientsin
Chefoo
Glen E. Edgerton
China
Nanking
UNRRA Ship Struck by Nationalist Air Attack Near Shihkhiuso
A UNRRA unloading ship at Shihkhiuso docks was strafed by two Nationalist planes on March 25. Three bombs were reported none confirmed, injuring the captain and crew. The Chinese government apologized and pledged safety in future operations. Shihkhiuso lies on the southern Shantung coast about 65 miles south of Tsingtao.
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UNRRA
Washington
Shihkhiuso
Shanghai
Shantung
Tsingtao
Baby Sole Survivor Of Crash Returns Home
Baby Paul Vick, 18 months, sole survivor of a January Chinese airline crash that killed his parents and 25 others, arrived home in Berkeley from China and heads to Rochester New York to live with his foster parents. He was noted as remarkably good on the Pan American flight.
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Baby
Berkeley
Calif
Paul Vick
Rochester
N. Y
Pan- American Airways
China
Paul
Clarence Vick
Canadian Government Lifts Wartime Price Ceilings
The Dominion government in Ottawa lifted wartime price controls from scores of items on Wednesday. The move follows the end of peak wartime demands and affects numerous consumer goods across the country, signaling broader economic adjustments.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Presbyterian Men to Form National Council
The 159th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S A at Grand Rapids Mich expects approval of resolutions to summon a January 1948 meeting to form a national council. The council aims to support local churches and extend worldwide mission. G Ward Humphrey of Maplewood NJ named chairman with David Cassat of Dubuque IA among others.
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Philadelphia
National Council of
Presbyterian Men
159Th General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church of the
Grand Rapids
Mich
National Council
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
G. Ward Humphrey
Maplewood
N. J
David Cassat
Dubuque
Lavoptik Eye Drops Ad Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement urges consultation with an eye doctor for persistent trouble and promotes Lavoptik to soothe tired irritated eyes. Claims 30 years of success and thousands of praises with money back if not delighted, includes an eye cup and available at drugstores.
Easter Sales Trail 46 Volume in Some Sectors
New York reports a nationwide Easter shopping surge with records in finery candy and flowers. Dollar volume rises due to higher prices while some cities show slower gains as Easter arrives early and weather dampens hat and costume purchases.
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New York
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