Chiang Urged To Quit Pave Way for Peace
Chiang Kai-shek faced calls from close aides to step down to open peace talks with Chinese Communists as North China fronts sour and Nanking battles intensify. Li Taung-j en poised to assume power with guarantees of full authority if granted.
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Russia Agrees To Return Five World War II Ships
Acting Secretary Lovett announced that Russia will return three icebreakers and 28 frigates logged by the U S during World War II. The United States still seeks 87 American merchant vessels and unspecified equipment tied to the 11 billion dollar lend lease account. Moscow replied on December 9 to the U S note requesting immediate return of the vessels. Talks to resume face to face negotiations are expected soon.
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Mme Chiang Seeks U S Backing For China Regime
Washington reports that Madame Chiang Kai-shek has not yet secured full U S support for her husband's Nationalist government in China. Undersecretary Lovett says Congress limited aid and the United States remains noncommittal while indicating possible influence on future policy.
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General Fox Opposes Air Guard Merger With Air Force
Brig. Gen. Charlies R. Fox state adjutant general yesterday opposed Secretary Forrestal’s plan to merge Air National Guard units with the Air Force reserve. He warned it risks centralizing power in Washington and violates constitutional intent for federal and state sharing of armed forces. He cited the Guard’s long history and emergency service as reasons to resist change.
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Blind Veteran Loses Life Savings in City Theft
Hansford Milam of 1618 Washington St W reported $2,220.28 in bonds pension checks and cash stolen from his mother at the Patrick Street Lunch where she kept his pocketbook. Milam, who lost his sight serving in Germany, says identification papers were also taken facilitating cashing the bonds. He served 38 months with the 105th division in France and Germany until his injury in December 1944.
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Armed Forces Told to Cease Duplications and Merger Plans
Defense Secretary Forrestal announced a gradual unification of Army Navy and Air Force duties to cut waste. He proposed merging the Air National Guard with the Air Force reserve and creating a joint military brain trust to decide weapon use. Navy would take over sea transport and the Army land transport gradually, with shared recruiting facilities and a single service in the future. The plan aims to maintain readiness while consolidating operations and resources.
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U N Postpones Vote on Israel At United Nations
At Lake Success the Security Council postponed Israel’s UN membership decision until Friday pending French guidance. Ceylon’s bid passed 9 to 2 with Russia and the Soviet Ukraine voting no, while Hyderabad was delayed to next month.
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Rains Swell Elk River Highways Close Roads
The Elk River rose through Clay and Braxton counties as rains continued. Clay measured 10.83 feet at 4 p.m., still below the flood stage of 18 feet, while the Kanawha at Kanawha Falls was rising at 7 p.m. Flood waters isolated Spencer residents and closed multiple state routes and U.S. highways as roads flooded up to several feet.
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Six Power move toward Ruhr control agreement
Diplomatic sources say six powers expected to settle Ruhr management within days. United States Britain France and Benelux would oversee Ruhr Industries via an international commission with no Russian participation, marking a major shift in postwar policy as talks near completion.
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Treasury Sees Good Business and Prosperity Ahead
Secretary Snyder told the American Municipal Assoc final session that the United States has the essential foundation for a new era of national prosperity. He said no recession is likely and cited opportunities for growth despite recent plant shutdowns and layoffs in Birmingham and Clyde.
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Grand Jury Indicts Hiss for Perjury and Bomb Sight Theft
A House un American activities panel probes a 1938 Aberdeen Maryland bomb sight theft amid claims Soviets obtained secret Norden bombsight details. Officials say a Desertion era weapon and possible spy ring links are under consideration as analysts review further evidence.
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Buckingham palace baptism of Charles Philip Arthur George
The Buckingham Palace baby Charles Philip Arthur George was baptized with the Archbishop of Canterbury presiding. He received a ration book and a 10 shilling national savings certificate. The ceremony, attended by about 50, included the nurse passing the infant to his aunt Princess Margaret and the name announced as Charles Philip Arthur George of Edinburgh.
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Executives Clash Over Excess Profits Tax Policy
Washington report on December 15 details Senate hearing where H S Vance of Studebaker and Robert G Dunlop of Sun Oil oppose an excess profits tax. They warn such a tax could curb industrial expansion and deny necessary reinvestment, while Eugene Halman of Standard Oil argues profits are not excessive.
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Enter the Mary Christmas Contest For Over $2,000 In Prizes
Three days remain to enter the Mary Christmas contest offering more than $2,000 in prizes. Winners could receive a three day stay in New York and a round trip via Capital Airlines for two. The event is part of the WCHS Gazette Gift Basket program airing Saturday from 8 to 10 PM as clues point to the contest's real name.
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