Stalin Seen As Pro-Peace If Russia Safe, Says Davies
Former ambassador Joseph E. Davies says Stalin would go far for world peace if Russia’s security is protected. In NEA News Service remarks on Stalin’s 66th birthday, Davies recalls meetings in 1938 1943 and 1945 Potsdam and notes Stalin’s cautious approach to Western governments. He contends Stalin seeks unity for peace while safeguarding vital Russian interests and credits Stalin’s leverage for Russia’s security and economic aims.
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Lift Price Roof On Citrus Juices
The OPA suspended price ceilings on orange juice and most processed citrus products for the 1945-46 crop starting December 24, with a deferral to restore ceilings if prices rise. The move reflects a large citrus harvest enabling historic packing while government needs are small.
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Notice for Cedar Rapids Sanitary Sewer Proposals
City invites sealed bids for sanitary sewer construction in Cedar Rapids Iowa Plans and specs on file with City Clerk Seven inch No 1 vitrified clay pipe brick manholes with cast iron covers Work to start by January 15 1946 and finish by May 1 1946 with payment via assessment certificates Bids require certified checks equal to 10 of bid Proposals opened January 7 1948 Council may reject any bids and reserves rights to act per law
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Poison Drink Kills 5 at Western Cartridge Plant
Five workers died and eight more were ill at East Alton Illinois hospitals after drinking a poisonous mix of denatured alcohol and soda at the Western Cartridge company plant. Deputy Coroner Robert H Streeper said officials were checking all 250 employees and urging treatment for anyone who drank the beverage. The company noted the drinks were part of a premature Christmas celebration and that the victims did not know the source of the drink.
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Liquor Hijacking Raises Alarms in Britain
London AP reports guards assigned to Scottish whisky trucks bound for London after shipments were diverted to roads to deter thieves. Whisky now sells for 15 to 21 dollars per quart in the capital, as shippers fear rail pilferage.
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Karl Renner Elected President of Austria
Karl Renner, described as a peasant's son, was unanimously elected federal president by Austria’s new parliament. He took the oath immediately and will swear in Leopold Figl as chancellor and the new government members.
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Landslide Buries 70 in 20 Houses in Spain
A landslide in Alcala Delucaro near Albacete, Spain buried 70 people sleeping in 20 houses. Reports say six died and 40 were seriously injured as rescue teams worked through the debris two days after the event.
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Landslide Strikes at Dawn Amid Strong Winds and Rain
Rescuers found injured victims later taken from homes as hope dimmed for others. The landslide occurred at dawn after days of intense winds and heavy rain.
Fourth Armored Breakthroughs Through Europe From Normandy to Rhine
The Fourth Armored division earned its Breakthrough nickname by storming through German lines from Normandy to Bastogne. They freed the 101st Airborne at Bastogne and then pushed 65 miles in eight hours to Coblenz, crossing the Rhine near Worms. By six months in combat they had 1,959 decorations.
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Civvies Urged To Shun Yule Travel
Secretary of War Patterson urged non essential travelers to stay off trains during Christmas to speed home veterans from the Pacific. He noted west coast railroads have been transporting about 24,000 servicemen daily, but backlogs will persist until after Christmas.
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