15 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1948
Page
1
Peiping lies cut off from air cover as Communist forces press toward the capital. Officials fear a coalition with the Reds or negotiated peace while Chiang Kai-shek faces retreat north of Nanking and a failing defense along the Hwai River.
The State Department raised a new question whether American aid to China should continue if the Communists win. A spokesman avoided endorsing Paul Hoffman’s forecast that aid would continue if a coalition or Communist regime protects freedoms. The decision may come from the White House as the administration maintains a hands off stance on the China crisis.
A quip from Robert Quillen notes Willie Willis wishing his mother would pick up scattered items while she strained her back yesterday upon seeing company arriving.
The Organization of American States council in Washington reconvened to decide if it will convene foreign ministers, appoint an investigative commission, or seal the Costa Rican border to stop rebels from Nicaragua. U S officials indicated willingness to appoint delegates and join border patrols under the council. Nicaragua claimed invasion, citing a 12 day old Rio treaty in dispute.
In San Jose the government says 48 rebels were captured near La Cruz as border towns endured machinegun fire from government planes. Jose Figueres states 38 Nicaraguan captives will be brought for questioning as operations continue from his office.
United Nations good offices committee warns a large scale clash may flare in Indonesia as Dutch Indonesian negotiations fail. The report to the Security Council notes risk of unrest if an interim government excludes the republic. Indonesian envoy cites readiness to resume talks. warns of fierce defense if war comes.
Reports from El Salvador indicate President Salvador Castaneda Castro resigned and the military seized control. San Salvador remained calm after daylong fighting. Castaneda Castro allegedly signed his resignation at 5 p.m and was taken to police headquarters. A radio broadcast said a decree by the national assembly violated the constitution and elections for a constitutional assembly were scheduled for Thursday.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip announced their month old son will be christened His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George of Edinburgh. If he ascends the throne he would be King Charles III, the first since 1685. The christening will be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury in Buckingham Palace.
AFL and CIO outline separate plans to expand political influence after the November victory. CIO negotiators confer with labor officials on amending Wagner Act terms, while AFL eyes a nationwide education campaign funded by dues and a radio program. Talks with Secretary Tobin continue as proposals for a Taft-Hartley substitute are discussed.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged a Senate Civil Service panel to boost top level pay to attract skilled, permanent talent in government. He argued increased salaries and higher White House expense allowances could improve efficiency and retention, noting the cost would be 1.0 to 1.5 million dollars but save due to reduced training losses.
Navy officials examine claims of two sheriff's deputies sighting a submarine near Malibu in May with running lights visible. Navy at Terminal Island doubts the report saying no foreign sub near shore. Lt. Fred Butz suggests it could have been a fishing craft. Deputies F. H. Demond and K. E. Sulzner reported the sighting and the object vanished when approached.
The Economic Recovery Administration charged Britain Holland and Belgium with using recovery funds to buy aluminum and lead and resell at high prices in the United States. Acting ECA head Howard Bruce said 29.5 million dollars worth of metals were bought and part re exported to the U S. EU nations face reduced authorizations and possible further actions if the problem is not controlled.
A congressional panel said it would release most of Whitaker Chambers pumpkin papers cleared by the State Department as not harming national security. The inquiry accuses ex government officials and others of treason and espionage linked to Soviet handlers. Subpoenas expand as the panel seeks more witnesses and confirms ongoing espionage concerns.
Moscow reports show a year after rationing and price reforms the population enjoys better nutrition and clothing, stores with plentiful food, no queues, and simpler life with currency reform removing ration cards. De rationing raises production and real income, while prices now sit below pre revaluation levels.
Edward V. Lada former patrol trooper who helped break the Berlin blockade applies for permits to take Ruth Rlecki and his two year old daughter to the United States. He is jailed on legal entry charges and likely will be shipped to the U S once the military court acts. Ruth had failed a prior visa due to incipient tuberculosis.
United States base in Greenland reports plans to rescue nine men stranded in the Interior after two crashes on Saturday. Weather hampered other methods. supplies dropped to seven of the C-47 crew, all seven uninjured. A B-27 rescue plane also escaped injury when its wheels sank in the snow during a landing attempt.
Volunteers audition during an eight to ten pm session at WCHS to find top acts for the Gift Basket program. General Manager Jack Gelder and Gazette co chair Frank A Knight emphasize delivering the year's best talent for the anticipated audience. Entries pour into The Gazette as the Mary Christmas contest advances with a $2,000 prize pool and a Federal Judge Ben Moore drawn winner to be notified by phone.
Whittaker Chambers, a former Communist courier and key grand jury witness, says a white-haired party member warned his family would be harmed if he disclosed his whereabouts. He spoke amid other testimony from Adolf A. Berle Jr and Mrs Chambers as the probe hinges on alleged government documents provided to Soviet agents.
Guam conducts a mass inspection of every man for scratches as authorities hunt a suspect in the rape and murder of Ruth Farnsworth, 27, a Navy civilian employee. Autopsy cites strangulation and severe injuries. No arrests yet. Navy and local officials coordinate the investigation.
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