Chiang Kai-shek summons top commanders in Nanking crisis
Chinese leaders gathered in Nanking to decide whether to press fighting against the Communists or seek peace. Chiang Kai-shek summoned generals Chen Cheng and others, while Formosa's government moved toward military and civilian consolidation as talks potential.
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Formosa
Nanking
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Qehether
Chiang
Chen Cheng
Wei Tnaming
Tan
Mrainland
Li Tsung-sen
Chang Chih-chung
Nane
Gur Fu Tso-yi
North
Peiping
Tientsin
Pai Chung-hsi
Hankow
Hu Tsung-nan
Stan
Yen Ksleshan
Taisyuan
Mao Hung-kwei
Yingsia
Outer Mongolia
China Reds Condemn U S Aid as Hostile
Chinese Communists in Shanghai issue rimeographed circulars in Chinese, promising to respect U S nationals and interests while labeling U S aid to China's government as a hostile act. The circulars, mailed to foreign businesses and tied to Hong Kong headquarters, claim deals between the United States and the Chinese government to use American forces for Shanghai protection and the Taungtao base. About 600 Marines have been sent to Shanghai for potential protection, with the Navy stating their presence is precautionary for Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
U. S
China
Hong Kong
United States
Taungtao
Whangpoo River
U.S. Navy
Young Driver License Doubts Stir Class Debate
Willie Willis and Robert Quitten discuss licensing and reliability of drivers. The speaker questions granting a license to a youth and would trust classmates over a drunk forty year old, highlighting concerns about safety and judgment among peers.
Kean Plan Aims To Expand Old Age Insurance
A Republican proposal aligned with President Truman calls for broadening old age insurance. Rep Kean would double minimum benefits to 20 dollars monthly and raise maximum to 120 while extending coverage to self employed farm workers domestics and other workers not in special programs. The bill also allows church group employees to join.
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Washington
Truman
Rep
Kean
House
Ways and J Means
Congress
Keon
Atomic Rights debated by AEC advisers in Washington
The Atomic Energy Commission faced sharp criticism from its industrial advisers for secrecy and passivity toward private business. The group urged expanded industrial participation, eased government monopoly, broader data access, and new private roles on a straight investment basis. Lilienthal defended private firms such as DuPont and Westinghouse and noted ongoing private involvement, while acknowledging a near breakdown at Hanford two years ago now being replaced with new facilities.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
David E. Lilienthal
Commission
Lilienthal
United States
Hanfori
Hanford
Wash
Czech Protestants Blamed for Western Ties Warned by State
Prague reports quote Zdenek Nejedly accusing Protestant churches of ties to the Anglo-Saxon world and urging alignment with the state. He claims anti-state acts lead to monasteries or priests as a form of rebellion. The Prague radio attacks Cardinal Mindszenty and Catholic leadership amid Hungary’s espionage charges.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Zdenek Nejediy
Joseph Cardinal Mindazenty
Var
Bolling
Vatican
Nejedly
Josef Beran
Europe
Rome
Czecho-slovakia
Prague Presse
Cardinal Mindszenty
Hungary
Federal Aid Sought For Air Pollution Survey
The U S Public Health Service and West Virginia Health Department may share the costs of a survey on air pollution between Gauley Bridge and Nitro. Dr W P Black of the Association for the Purification of Air and Streams said letters seek funding. a Kanawha valley survey is seen as essential before state pollution legislation or major improvements. The study would identify plants and industries producing fly ash and dirt as preliminary reports suggest.
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U. S. Public Health Service
West Virginia Health Department
Gauley Bridge
W. P. Black
West Virginia
Black
Kanawha Valley
Two Homes Razed By Vandalia Fire
A late morning fire in Vandalia destroyed two homes and damaged another, with eight houses left uninhabitable and losses estimated at 7500 dollars. Herbert Harmon’s residence at 608 Chester Street was the origin, likely due to defective wiring, fire chief C J Schmidt said. Neighboring resident Mrs Lee Williams also lost her home adjoining the Harmons as water lines remained frozen, delaying firefighting until responders arrived after a misaddressed dispatch.
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C. J. Schmidt
South Charleston
Vision of US space based weapon outpost study
Washington reports the United States, leading in the weapon race, studying a potential military outpost high in orbit as part of a vast earth satellite vehicle program. The secretary’s annual report hints the plan unites Army Navy and Air Force studies under a central missiles project.
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Elian C. Fay
Washington
United States
Army
Navy
Air Force
Forrestal
Space base project and guided missiles referenced at length
An article excerpt discusses a space base concept and the earth satellite vehicle program, noting it is being coordinated by the Committee on Guided Missiles and limited to studies and component designs by the three military departments. It mentions German wartime scientists examining ultra long range rockets and gravity as a stopping point, with the piece continuing on page 10.
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Forrestal
Palestine Truce Ordered as UN Demands Cease Fire Near Egypt
UN Security Council ordered a cease fire in Palestine after Britain accused Israel of attacking a town inside Egypt near El Arish. Britain reported no full invasion and said patrols may have crossed the border in error. The Netherlands pledged Java hostilities end at midnight as the Palestine resolution passed with eight votes in favor and a U S abstention. Institutions involved include the UN, Britain, Israel, Egypt, Trans Jordan, and the Netherlands.
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Paris
United Nations Security Council
Palestine
Egypt
London
Foreign Office
Britain
el Arish
Mediterranean
Harold Beeley
Cairo
Beeley
Security Council
Trans- Jordan
Trans-Jordan
Arab Legion
Boris Seasions
New York
Netherlands
Java
Palestina
United States
Israel
Nepevr Desert
Russia
Ukraine
U. S
Earthquake Jars Nevada California
A strong earthquake rattled Reno and northern California causing scattered damage but no injuries. Verdi, Nevada, a town of about 200, reported shattered windows, knocked chimneys, and the 33 year old general store wall toppled. Two residents described violent shaking and damage to their building as lines of communication failed.
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Reno
Nev
California
Verdi
Smal Mountain
Here
Verdi General Store
Robert Crump
Winners in Charleston lighting contest set for Sunday
The Gazette and Electric League of Charleston announce the second annual Christmas Lighting Contest winners in Sunday editions. The list includes dozens of residences across West Charleston Elk River East to Kanawha City, with entries from Avon Street to Scranton Avenue and Kanawha Estates.
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Electric League of Charleston
The
Gazette
West
Charleston
Elk River
Patrick St
Berdie Miller
Avon St
Harlan Wilson
Fayette St
W. H. Doss
Florida and
Grant Av
Mel Paisley
Crescent Rd
R. W. Alexander
7Th
Peter Bingi, Jr
Bigley
Herbert L. Hughes
Park
Stonewall Dr
Maribelle Riddle
Anaconda
Ir.s. Martin
Red
Osk St
W._B. Sowers
Willie Morgan
Garrison
Murray A. Bell
Piccadilly
She. H. Dye
Wash. St. W
Kanawha City Bridge
Jeanne Greider
Rutiner
Lovett Calls Communist Acts a World Peace Obstacle
Acting Secretary of State Lovett denounced Communist actions in Eastern Europe and China as a sickening sham. He cited Mindszenty’s imprisonment and Chinese war criminal labeling, calling it interference with global peace efforts and religious freedom, and noted Chiang Kai-shek’s meeting with him at the State Department.
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Washington
Lovett
Europe
China
America
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
U. S
Callin
Cardinal Mindazenty
Budapest
Murdt
Hungary
Asting Generalissima
Chiang Kaleshek
Nanking
Chiang
Chiang Lovett
Ee Ie
80th Congress To Meet Again For One Day Session
Washington dispatch notes the 80th Congress, Republican led, plans a brief return Friday for a ceremonial one day session to mark the end of its term. Democrats, with majorities, will reconvene Monday for the new session as the nation braces for President Truman's inauguration amid reflections on past Congress performance.
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Washington
Congress
Feaders
Reppublican
Capitol
Truman
New York Prepares Welcome for Arctic Rescued Airmen
Washington reports a ticker tape greeting planned in New York for 12 U S airmen and two fliers who endured Arctic cold to rescue them from an ice cap in Greenland. Nine of the 12 have reached Blue West I base in Southern Greenland and, with the two rescuers, await transport at Blue West II base. The group was saved after a C 47 ski equipped transport made a difficult recovery, delivering the final survivors at 10 08 a m EST yesterday.
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Washington
Horne
New York
U. S
Greenland
Westover
Mass
Air Base
Air Force
LaGuardia Field
Blule West 1
Air Force Base
Blule West 6
Handley Named State Game Chief in West Virginia
The Associated Press reports a shake up in the Conservation Commission. Director C. F. McClintle announces new chief game technician and reorganizations. W. R DeGarmo shifts to research leadership under Handley. Handley, longtime conservation worker from Virginia, will oversee research and game survey work. Breiding moves to wildlife survey. Ralph H. Quick becomes head of education and publicity. Frank M. Johnson assumes predator control duties.
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Associated Prem
Conservation Commission
C. F. McClintle
W. R DeGarmo
Commission
C. O. Handley
Handley
Virgins
Lesage
Cabell County
Division of
Education and Publicity
George H. Breiding
Wildlife Survey
Frank M. Johnson
Mary Christmas gift basket winner travels for $2 honeymoon
The Leonard Underwoods of Dunbar win 1000 percent prize in Kanawha county Gift Basket contest after contributing $2 to the fund. They travel to New York City for a three day honeymoon via Capital Airlines costing $2,000 in prizes and appliances added to their home. The couple, who celebrated 10 years of marriage, plan the trip today.
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Frei
Leonard Underwoods
New York City
Mrs. Underwood
19Th St
Dunbar
Underwood
Winifred ‘Newman
Wchs-Gazette
Kanawha
Gertrude, Wilson
Summersville
Underwoods
New York
Capital Airlines
Netherlands Defies U.N. on Indonesian Cease-Fire
In a Security Council reply Jan Herman van Royen said Indonesia leaders would be released only if they pledged not to endanger public security. The Dutch plan to end Java hostilities by midnight New Year’s Eve and proceed in Sumatra in 2-3 days drew swift criticism as defiance with no concrete action taken yet.
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Paris
United Nations Security Council
Java
Sumatra
Philip C. Jessup
United States
United Nations
Jan Herman van Royen
Security Council
Tonsue Fnr
Batavia
Netherlands
Indonesia
Sockarno
Mohamed Hatta
van Royen
Syria
India
M,d. Desai
Cama
Holland
Jessup
William Dreea
van Tayen
Sockorno
Republicans Press Hallanan Resign From GOP Roles
The Lincoln Club of Kanawha County urges Walter S. Hallanan to resign as GOP national committeeman from West Virginia. It also seeks resignation of Robert McDouglas of Parkersburg and P. G. Mesdar of Charleston and Kanawha County GOP chairs. About 43 members debated at the Lincoln Day dinner planning session in Charleston. Most supported the call amid sweeping Democratic wins.
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Associated Prem
Lincoln Club
Kanawha County
Walter S. Hallanan
West Virginia
Robert McDougles
Parkersburg
Republican Executive Committee
P. G. Mesdar
Charleston
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Lewis St
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Washington St
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Chilton St
J. M. Worholt
Oakwood Rd
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Ridge J'Mont
Edward G
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Lynn Douglas Hudgins
Clark Rd
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