U.S. backs Atlantic coast for U.N. site in Bilateral stance
The United States ended its silence on the U.N. site choice endorsing the Atlantic coast and opposing a West Coast location. Warren Austin announced Washington’s position, declining to name a preferred East Coast city while favoring Philadelphia, New York, or Boston over San Francisco. The vote was postponed with a proposed east versus west ballot.
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GI Student Describes Wife's Mysterious Death
Athens report says 25 year old Ohie university student Jewell Peters described becoming violently ill and blacking out before his wife Leah Mae Peters 21 was found dead beside him in their trailer. Prosecutor Gordon Gray notes autopsy may take a week due to the case's complicated nature and authorities have limited opportunity to question Peters who remains in hospital.
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U N group adopts plan to speed world disarmament
The United Nations security sub committee on arms reductions unanimously approved a draft convention to ban atomic and other weapons of mass destruction. It calls for a robust international control system and inspections without veto power, aided by Russian agreement to U S and British proposals. Molotov backed the plan, accepting early international control for atomic energy and related measures.
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Hindu Moslem meeting fails to draft India's charter
London reports say Prime Minister Clement Attlee failed to unite Hindu and Moslem factions for India's constituent assembly. Britain declined to submit a charter unless all Indian groups agreed, risking a delay that could extend Britain's rule. Moslem League boycotted due to Congress procedural disputes.
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Clement Afflee
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Jay Attine
Great Britain
Tito Nationalizes Slav- Industries in Yugoslavia
Belgrade December 6 Yugoslavia with a Soviet style system placed its economy under state control by a bill nationalizing 42 economic branches including land sea and air transport mining metallurgy and all processing of natural products. The bill passed unanimously in both houses and names swift compensation to private owners.
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Doctor Says Faith and Penicillin Cure All
A medical report notes that healing now hinges on faith and rest with penicillin as the treatment. Willie Willis shares that a doctor counsels patience and belief as key factors in recovery.
Moon to Earth Rocket Ride Studied by COP
The Rocket Society and engineers describe a moon to earth rocket glide, grazing upper atmosphere to slow the ship. Africano estimates a safe reentry path, with final landing aided by the earth’s gravity and rarefied air.
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Fred Africano
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Curtiss-Wright Corp. Caldarc
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White Sands
New Mexico
Africano
Lewis Appeal Sped to Supreme Court in Coal Crisis
Washington reports a government plan to curb utility coal stocks and order a near nationwide dimout starting Monday. Edward Falck, head of emergency controls, outlined a three tier priority for curbing excess coal use and preserving supplies as faltering reserves dwindle.
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Patrolman Shoots Greenbrier Man in Custody Fight
Lloyd Basil Long 27 of Renick Greenbrier County was shot by Patrolman Dallas Bias after escaping from police headquarters during a scuffle that injured desk sergeant Basil Britton. Long, wanted on federal interstate auto theft charges and a state liquor transport warrant, was subdued after officers recovered a .45 revolver.
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Cornweil
Basil Britton
Britton
Takele
Chesapeake & Ohio to furlough 8565 workers nationwide
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co announces immediate layoffs of 5650 and 4700 employees, totaling 8,565, due to the hard coal strike. Raber R. Young, chairman, says the cuts protect security holders as traffic shifts, noting Cleveland had 2,421 layoffs planned for December 9.
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Freight Rate Hikes Granted by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a billion dollars yearly in rail and water freight rate increases starting Jan 1 1947, averaging 17.6 percent across carriers. Eastern railroads see about 17.9 percent, surpassing nationwide gains. The decision also makes permanent a 10 percent passenger fare increase previously allowed in 1942, set to expire after the war. The moves aim to offset higher wages and material costs, following earlier emergency increases averaging six percent authorized June 20.
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Parcel Post Exemptions During Coal Emergency
The post office lists May exemptions from parcel post size and weight limits during the coal emergency. Exceptions include live day old chicks and poultry, cut mowers, seeds and nursery stock, perishable foods like eggs and butter, serums medicines and hospital supplies, money in registered mails, local parcels, and items for armed forces through Army and Fleet post offices. Also second class matter for newspapers and magazines.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Army and Fleet Post
Brain operation hoped to reform Detroit sex criminal patient
Doctors at Wayne County General hospital in Eloise report a frontal lobotomy on a 28 year old Detroit woman with a long crime record. They claim the operation may curb drives and make her able to function in society though her thoughts remain unchanged. Psychological tests reportedly show she now tells the truth. The case could influence treatment of sexual criminals.
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Wayne County General Hospital
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Louis S. Lipschutz
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Pschutz
T. K. Geuber
Aage Nielsson
Lipschutz
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Paralysis Creeps Across U S Industry and Furloughs Loom
Nationwide unemployment surged past 250000 plus 400000 striking miners as freight embargoes bite. Railroads idle, steel plants shuttering with thousands furloughed or part time. Ford plans 40000 more furloughed. GM divisions suspend work. auto industry feared to endure widespread shutdowns amid looming stockpile squeezes.
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Miners Rift Widens as West Virginia Walkout Persists
Sullivan reports growing coal production during the Lewis led strike while miners resume scattered work across Preston McGowell Clay and Upshur counties. Upshur miners return to Miller Todd Coal Co after a week shutdown as UMW Local 853 appeals to President Truman. Children in Logan and Williamson areas contribute pennies to pay fines, reflecting mounting strain on the dispute.
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Jesse V. Sullivan
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Mc‘Gowell
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Upshur
Miller- Todd Coal Co
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Truman
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Eisenhower Begins First Extended Leave In A Decade
General Dwight D. Eisenhower will start a month long medical leave at Pratt General Hospital in Miami Florida to rest and receive treatment for bursitis in his left shoulder. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Eisenhower and Major General Thomas Handy will direct War Department affairs in his absence.
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Gen
Bwight
D. Eisenhower
Pratt General Hospital
Miami
Fla
Aidex
War Department
Europe
Sea Island
Eisenhower
Max Gardner Inspires Smiles as Envoy to British Ester
A quirky item notes Max Gardner, described as bald, acting as an envoy to the British Ester, with a playful reference to Treble the. Stan Arnold comments amid a copyright line from 944.
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Coal strike threats Britain bread and bacon rations
London December 5 The Food Minister John Strachey warned Britons their bread and bacon rations may be cut further if the American coal strike lasts. A survey by INS showed Britain and several European nations suffer most from the American coal famine. Strachey said unless shipping improves he must cut the nine ounces a day bread ration and the three ounces weekly bacon allotment.
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INS
John Strachey
International News Service
Britain
France
Belgum
Italy
Denmark
Switzerland
Strachey
House of Commons
Government rushes coal case to Supreme Court for swift action
The Truman administration moved fast to have the Supreme Court suspend its rules amid a nationwide coal strike. Government seeks direct certiorari to decide if Judge Goldsborough acted legally when issuing a restraining order against John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers. Union officials and CIO leaders urge unity against the attack on labor.
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Philip Murray
CIO
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Lewis
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Norris
Tagen Goldsborough
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Free Spending Drops as Shoppers Hoard Dollars
New York reports a shift from wartime spending to cautious buying as Christmas approaches. Americans face less free money and high prices, with tips down and luxury purchases fading. Liquor sales dip in bars and stores as shoppers examine price tags and look more than buy.
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