Fate of China hinges on Suchow battle in civil war
AP dispatch from Shanghai reports a pivotal Suchow fight as Red forces press to win quickly. If Communist victory, Chiang Kai-shek government may fall. a stalemated winter could allow Kuomintang to regroup. Generals Chen Yi Chen Keng and Liu Po-Cheng spearhead Red assaults near Nanking, with reports scarce and diplomacy unsettled.
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Nationalists May Withdraw Base to South
Reports say China plans to move its army headquarters from Suchow to Pengpu as Communist forces threaten the front. Encirclement fears grow with airfield bombardment five miles east of Suchow and the Grand Canal securing the eastern flank.
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Hanley Undergoes Eye Removal In Albany Hospital
Acting Gov Joe R Hanley 72 underwent removal of his sightless right eye at Albany hospital The hospital said his condition was satisfactory and he would remain five to six days He had been treated for acute glaucoma and had been sightless since January He was recovering from a mild pneumonia attack at the time of admission
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Feature on Joe Hanley by Hal Reed
A profile by Hal Reed spotlights Joe Hanley in section four of the second edition. The piece explores Hanley’s career path, personal background, and impact on his field through quotes and contextual anecdotes.
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Hal Reed
UNICEF seeks 29.5 million for Palestine refugees
Paris AP reports the U N general assembly social committee appealed for 29.5 million dollars in voluntary contributions to aid about 500000 Palestine war refugees.
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East Coast Dock Strike Ties Up Nearly 200 Ships
The East Coast longshore strike halted nearly 200 ships as the Association of American Railroads extended an export embargo to Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington and Hampton Roads. Banked freight and Marshall plan shipments face drastic disruption if the walkout extends beyond the weekend with 65 000 longshoremen off duty.
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Dixie Democrats Threaten Civil Rights Filibuster
Southern Democrats warned they will filibuster if Senate rules are changed to apply cloture to motions and bills tied to civil rights. Senator McClellan of Arkansas said administration aides are pushing the change, which could remove Dixie obstruction.
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Woodstock mayor plans baby grants same day as royal birth
Woodstock Ontario mayor Thomson will distribute five dollars to every newborn on the day Princess Elizabeth's child is born, following a gesture by London’s lord mayor. The city’s population numbers are unknown in the excerpt.
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Vast civilian defense plan urged to counter atomic war
Washington AP dispatch details a proposed 15 000 000 citizen mobilization into a grand civil defense system. planners warn cities face 100 000 casualties from a large atomic bomb and gas attacks could inflict widespread suffering. Defense Secretary Forrestal received the plan after 20 months of work, though no action has been taken. The proposal envisions a centralized office under the secretary and state directors with cabinet rank to implement emergency measures.
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Tsaldaris Named to Form New Greek Government
King Paul asked Constantin Tsaldaris to form a new Greek government to press the war on Communist led guerrillas. Tsaldaris, returning from the United Nations assembly, began talks and aimed to settle the cabinet crisis within hours. The Liberal party split widened as Sophoulis resigned, with Venizelos demanding top cabinet posts for liberals. If no agreement was reached Greece faced a strictly right wing government.
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Youth Struck by Shotgun Pellets in Hedge Row Accident
Jill Minor, 18, of 1117 Elevany Street NW, was accidentally hit in the face by 11 shotgun pellets when his father fired at a bird through a hedge three miles north of Center Point. He was treated at St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids and released.
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California Editor Named Head of Sigma Delta Chi
Nat Van Looy editor and publisher of the Santa Paula Chronicle was elected president of Sigma Delta Chi. He succeeds Luther Huston of The New York Times Washington bureau. Douglas Southall Freeman of the Richmond News Leader was elected honorary president, succeeding Roy A. Roberts of the Kansas City Star.
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Kansas City Star
Truman Breaks With Britain Over Palestine Policy
Informed sources report President Truman told Britain he would back full U S recognition of Israel and propose a conciliation committee to settle Palestine. He warned against UN sanctions if Israel refused to withdraw from the Negev while urging UN accountability for 500000 Arab refugees. White House gave no comment.
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Chuckle Wife Joke About Party Husband Security
The Outlook reports a humorous exchange where a wife compliments her marriage and jokes that no other woman will steal her husband. The husband responds with appreciation, framing marital security as a source of comfort.
Air Force Crash Kills Six In Alaska Collision
A C-47 transport crashed into a B-50 bomber on takeoff at Eielson Field near Fairbanks Alaska killing six and injuring fifteen. The crash occurred at 6 15 p m as the C-47 prepared to return to Elmendorf Field. Names of victims and injured withheld until next of kin notification.
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Awaiting Birth of Heir Keeps British Empire on Alert
London reports the birth of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip's child imminent as the king and queen cancel weekend engagements and Buckingham Palace prepares. Nurse Helen Rowe leads the royal household while Sir William Gilliatt may keep an all night vigil. Scotland Yard guards crowds outside the palace.
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Cedar Rapids man charged with drunk driving after collision
Otto Anderson, 56, of 1537 Thirty-fourth Street NE, was arrested Saturday afternoon after a crash in the 500 block of Center Point Road NE. He is charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after veering into the wrong lane, hitting a parked car, and colliding with a vehicle driven by Mrs. Alta McBurney of Toddville. Anderson was released on a $1,000 bond by County Attorney William Crissman.
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Curtius, Former German Foreign Minister, Dies
Dr. Julius Curtius, 71, former German foreign minister, died in Heidelberg Friday. He held the post after Stresemann's death in 1929 and resigned in 1931 before an extended lecture tour through the United States.
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U N Leaders Urge Top Powers to Settle Berlin Clash
UN President Dr. Herbert Evatt and Secretary General Trygve Lie sent a direct appeal to the leaders of the United States United Kingdom France and the Soviet Union urging resolution of the Berlin dispute for world peace. The 58 member political committee rejected a one third arms slash proposal by Russia. A seven nation security council panel approved Bunche plan to repair the Negev truce.
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Kenney Denies Writing of Plans for Attack
General George Kenney denied writing an article cited by Soviet deputy foreign minister Andrei Vishinsky at a United Nations meeting. Vishinsky quoted a Newsweek piece theorizing on a planned bombing attack, but Kenney said his speech concerned U S defense and anti communism. Newsweek confirmed the article did not reflect his views. He commented on Russia’s threats and joked about being jailed in Russia.
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