Grand Jury to Probe Meyers for War Frauds and Tax Evasion
The U S justice department will present evidence to a federal grand jury next week against retired Maj Gen Bennett E Meyers on possible perjury war fraud conspiracy to defraud and extortion charges. Attorney General Tom C Clark said he aims to indict Meyers for income tax evasion on 131000 in profits from Aviation Electric Corp and that profits were funneled through dummy officers. The probe follows Senate war inquiry testimony by Gen H H Hap Arnold labeling Meyers a liar and a disgrace, with evidence of kickbacks and complex financial ties turning over to prosecutors and IRS.
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Washington
Justice Department
Bennett E. Meyers
Tom C. Clark
Meyers
Senate War Investigating
No. 2 Air Force
H. H. “Hap” Arnold
Air Force
Internal Revenue Bureau
U. S. District Attorney
Clark
Vincent Quinn
Grand Jury
Aviation Electric Corp
Vandalia
Ohio
Senate
Condition of Home Fire Victim in Fairly Good Shape
Police report the home fire victim, identified as Gibson from Cedar Rapids, is in fairly good condition after suffering injuries related to the blaze. Two fire companies and the central station quad fought the fire for over an hour, with crews determining cause ongoing.
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Ceder Rapids
Gibson
le Sane
Quad
Central Station
Soviet Ends Privileges Of Winners Of Honors
The presidium of the Supreme Soviet announced that as of January 1 all awards and honors are canceled for winners of high Soviet orders and decorations. Privileges such as free rail and streetcar rides and water transport, and discounts, are terminated for these prize holders.
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Moscow
Presidium of
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Supreme Soviet
West To Meet World Tests, Marshall Says
Secretary of State George C Marshall said the war proved Anglo American democracies can meet big tests when they arise. He spoke at Oxford after receiving an honorary degree, praising Allied unity and paying tribute to Sir John Dill. He noted renewed peace treaty talks for Germany and Austria face slim odds.
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England
George C. Marshall
Germany
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Oxford University
Clement Attlee
House of Convocation
Sir John Dill
Viscount Halifax
United States
Austria
Iran Stands Firm After Soviet Oil Concession Row
Tehran officials say Russia will not change Iran policy over oil concession dispute. A general staff officer vows Iran will defend northern borders and press on. Deputies credit Soviet attacks with bolstering Premier Ghavam and keeping his government in power. The Soviet note calls Iran’s actions hostile and treacherous.
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Tehran
Russia
Iran
Majlis
Ahmad Ghavam
Ghavam
Fire At Hawkeye Skyline Cafe Sparks $2000 Damage
Fire at the Skyline cafe in Hawkeye Saturday night forced 30 patrons to flee as an oil heater exploded in the dining room. Hawkeye firefighters contained the blaze in about 30 minutes, with damages estimated at about $2000. The restaurant is run by Robert Fersen and located in a building owned by Jake Kocher.
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Hawkeye
Skyline Cafe
Robert Fersen
Jake Kocher
Firestone Boosts Auto Truck Tire Prices
AKRON AP Firestone Tire and Rubber Co on Saturday unveiled price hikes effective Monday, raising passenger tire prices by 6 12 percent, truck tires 5 percent, and tractor tires 7 percent. The firm said prices remain below prewar levels and would only partially offset rising costs. General Tire and Rubber Co had announced a 7 42 percent increase on November 10, with industry-wide moves anticipated.
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AKRON
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
General Tire and Rubber Co
Odd Suit Carries Court into Late Saturday Session
Linn county district court held a rare Saturday session as Judge M C Hamiel continued the case of Harold J. Ross vs John G. Willman and Frank H Campbell Jr seeking damages from logging on Ross 213 acre Glass road farm near Linn junction The suit filed Oct 9 1946 seeks 10435 in damages for destroyed fences and livestock plus erosion and property harm While Ross defense and counter claims evolve the trial extended into the afternoon with witness examination and a farm view of the premises scheduled.
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Cedar Rapids News Ae
Linn County District Court
Udge
Ross
Glass Road
Linn Junction
Willman
Hamiel
Maiden flight time moved for largest land plane
The Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Company announced the maiden flight of the world's largest land plane is rescheduled to 1 p.m. Sunday after the San Diego ministerial association argued a morning launch would leave churches empty.
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San Diego
Calif
INS
Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Company
Winter Storm Packs Midwest With Cold Blast
The Associated Press reports a major cold front sweeping the Midwest and Plains from Montana to Colorado and Nebraska to Missouri. Temperatures drop to minus levels in several states, with snow in Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska and Kansas, while the storm’s precipitation ends by Sunday night but cold continues eastward.
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Seaboard
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Gulf
Winner in Love Says He'll Repay $700 Bidder
German war widow Mariella Strauss reunites with Chicago man Fred Lutz after rival Charles Schumacher paid $700 for her passage. Lutz vows to repay every cent, while Strauss plans to marry Lutz as she and her daughter Helga depart New York for Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Fred Lutz
Mariella Strauss
Helga
New York
U. S
Lutz
Bavaria
States
Schumacher
Strauss
Kansas City
Reich Unity Is Problem For Big Four
London diplomats open Big Four foreign ministers talk with slim hope of progress on German unification while seeking Austrian treaty terms. Marshall keeps an open mind as Molotov faces Western pressure. a separate peace with Germany remains unlikely. Russia’s role looms large as occupation zones shape outcomes.
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London
Austria
Russia
Molotov
Germany
Argentina seeks large barter deal with United States
A special envoy of Argentina’s President Peron arrives in New Orleans to work with Washington on a government to government barter pact. Argentina would trade grain tin and foodstuffs for U S machinery railroad equipment and oil to support the Marshall plan and strategic stockpiles, potentially sidelining private enterprise.
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INS
Argentina
Peron
Washington
United States
U. S
Rolando Agomarsino
Industry and
Delmar
Lagomarsino
Bible Becomes Latest Item on Black Market
Cincinnati report notes a Bible shortage fueling a black market both in the U S and overseas. Dr James W Claypool of the American Bible Society cites an estimated 24 million Bibles sold and 10 000 Bibles 000 New Testaments and 100 000 gospels shipped to Russia as a Christmas gesture.
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Cincinnati
INS
James W. Claypool
American Bible Society
New York
United States
India
Claypool
Russia
Farley Daughter Weds Michigan Man in New York Cathedral
Ann Ellen Farley daughter of former Postmaster General James A. Farley married Edward John Hickey of Grosse Pointe Michigan at St Patrick's Cathedral New York The ceremony was performed by Msgr Edward J Hickey and the mass afterward was said by Rev Frederick C Hickey both uncles of the groom.
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New York
Ann Ellen Farley
James A. Farley
Farley
Edward John Hickey
Grosse Pointe
Mich
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Edward J. Hickey
Detroit
Frederick C. Hickey
O. P
Providence
Cuban to preside over UN trade conference
Latin American nations led by Argentina elected Sergio I. Clark, Cuban delegation head, as president of the UN conference on trade and employment. The vote was unanimous, marking Cuba’s prominence in regional diplomacy.
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Havana
Argentina
Sergio I. Clark
Santa Claus Visits Dicky Fosdick Home
Four year old leukemia patient Dickie Fosdick welcomed Santa and a crowd of volunteers in his living room as gifts arrived from many friends and strangers. Police Sgt Leonard Bruce spearheaded a citywide effort to bring Christmas early, with Dickie hoping for a final gift he may not live to receive.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Dickie
Richard J. Fosdick
Thirtieth Street
Leonard Bruce
Fosdicks
Schuman named premier in France crisis
Paris Sunday report confirms Robert Schuman 61, a Popular Republican financial expert, as France’s premier by 412 to 184 in the assembly but he faces hurdles forming a cabinet. He seeks a middle road government excluding the Communists while foes on both left and right pressure for power amid widespread strikes and unrest.
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Paris
Robert Schuman
Popular Republican
MRP
France
National Assembly
CST
Schuman
Ministry of Finance
Elysee Palace
Vincent Auriol
Leon Blum
Blum
Schulman
Paul Ramadier
Auriol
Assembly
George Bidault
Paul Reynaud
Third Republic
Republican Party of Liberty
June 20 Target for Congress Adjournment in 1948
Washington sources report House Republican leaders set June 20 as the goal for adjournment next year to clear the decks for the 1948 election campaign. The plan aims to finish business early, allowing Republicans to focus on campaigns and party strategy.
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Congress
Washington
House
Detectives Fail to Find Quarry Man in Newark Corridor
Newark AP report says two city detectives searched all morning for a quarry but discovered him back at police headquarters. He had learned he was being sought and waited for them in the first floor corridor.
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N. J
Police
Meg
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