Truman says Soviet leaders seek war in surprising speech
The weekly news analysis reports President Truman at a Kansas luncheon claiming some Soviet leaders desire war and that key Yalta Potsdam commitments remain uncertain. He criticizes Dutch policy in Indonesia and notes U.S. aid and the global stance on peace and Soviet actions.
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Russia
Kansas
Truman
Brealits
Yalta
Potsdam
Jans
Josef
Stalin
United States
Wolo
Ex-Service Legion aids veterans and families in Britain
The Legion of Ex-Service and Women supports young veterans and wives with in-law issues by placing them in homes with parents-in-law or other households as paying guests. Legion members say several marriages have suffered similarly, and the program aims to help couples live happier with strangers in this arrangement.
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Legion of
Ex-Service
Okesmen
Legion
Britain
Watchful U S China policy amid Marshall illness and delay
The United States adopts a watch and wait stance on China, wary of direct intervention and wary of overpromising aid. President Truman aims to keep General George C. Marshall in place despite ill health, with possible substitution by Chief Justice Fred Vinson if needed.
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Holland
United
Iiva- Indonesia
United Nations
Hdurs
Jessup
Indonesia
America
Great Britain
United States
Netherlands
U. S
China
Chiang Kat Ehet
Chiang
Watehtu
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Robb
Fred Vinson
Vinson
Army checks newcomers for red taint status
Army spokesmen announce effort to certify applicants whether they have belonged to subversive organizations. Draftees and officer applicants must sign affidavits stating membership in any group advocating overthrow of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Re¢An
Enhetecs
Probers propose tougher contempt penalties for witnesses
The group and Republican sponsors urge stiffer penalties for contempt of Congress amid concerns over immunity claims by witnesses. They cite the current maximum of one year in jail and a $1000 fine and seek procedural reforms including counsel for all witnesses and open session testimony.
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United States
Representative Mundt
South Dakota
Nixon
California
Congress
Hoover committee flags waste in federal medical services
The Hoover commission report criticizes current federal medical agencies as inefficient and lacking a central plan. It urges sweeping reorganiza tion, channeling federal funds to medical schools and hospitals, and minimal direct government supervision. The findings acknowledge limits on its scope regarding compulsory health insurance.
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Hoover Committee
Hoover Commission
American Medical Association
Congress
Ths
Svernmental
Cotis
Elm Star Gerald Roberts Tops National Rodeo Circuit
Gerald Roberts of Ariz won top all round cowhand honors for the year. He finished the 1909 professional rodeo season with 575 rodeos scored and cash winnings of $21,868. Roberts led a field of 2,109 cowboys across the U S and Canada in the association’s dollar-based scoring system.
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Stead Fry
Gene Autry
Lev Rogers
Gerald Roberts
Hacnix
Ariz
Word
Tech. Vcal
Robins
Roberts
U. S
Canada
Fewer American Married Women Work At Home
A federal census report shows a reversal from wartime trends with more married women staying at home. About 8.5 million women were in the labor force, while 5.9 million were not seeking work or remained out of the workforce.
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Durcan
Time to Build That Garden Cold Frame Now
A practical guide to constructing a 3x6 foot garden cold frame using wood and sash. It covers site selection, depth for drafts prevention, hinge placement, and ventilation to maximize winter sun and wind protection. Includes note on alternative plastic glazing and stock lumber choices.
Citizens Caucus Names Town Officials and Terms
A local citizen caucus lists candidates for town offices with term lengths. Frank J. Googins and others seek three year posts on the school committee and board of health, plus additional committees and roles across the municipal framework. Higgins and Rev John E Wallace fill vacancies from resignations and moves.
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Frank J. Googins
Joseph A. Macone
Board of Health
A. Page Browne
Municipal Light Board
Ry S. Murray
Berkeley Wheeler
Charles W. Allen
George E Bates
Edward F. Loughlin
Mary F. Garvey
Pauline D Ward
David B. Little
Gertrude H. Rideout
Mr Wallace
T. Morris Longstreth
Lincoln Troop 27 Highlights Camping and Scout Roster
Lincoln Troop 27 emphasizes camping with four Life Scouts two Star Scouts and multiple others. Six camping weekends in 1948 drew 15 or more boys each, plus attendance at Camp Sachem New Hampshire and a Whit Mountains week. Members listed include Theodore Davis William Fleck Richard Fleck Jr Dave Kane Dana Murphy Donald Robinson Jr and others with four new additions David B Swift Robert Tracey Charles Forbes and Charles M Bliss.
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Nipmuc
Camp Sachem
Antrim
New Hampshire
Whit Mountains
Theodore H. Davis
William Fleck
Richard C Fleck
Dave Kane
Dana Murphy
Donald Robinson
David Rouner
Frederick B. Taylor
Richard Thorpe, Jr
Benjamin Adams
Robert Asiworth
Curtis Chapin
John Chase
John Cowles
Harry Hoovr
James Kubik
Howard Maher
Raymond Maher
John Wiley
Richard Brooks
Ronald Melvor
Arthur Mills
Sudbury High School Notes Highlights Local Activities
Principal Alan F Flynn attends the Massachusetts Secondary School Principals Association meeting at the Hotel Kenmore on January 8. The Student Council announces a movie series at Sudbury Town Hall at 7 30 p m with Tarzan s Revenge February 21 Northwest Trail March 11 Captain Kidd and later selections TBD. Sudbury Safety Patrol orders belts from the Massachusetts Safety Council and Police Chief McGovern will train the patrol in highway safety. A Good Government Day assembly on January 14 features a student government election with two Representatives and one Senator to be nominated by Massachusetts high schools and elected January 25 for the General Court. Sixth grade penmanship teams named with Joan Harding and Kenneth Holt as captains. Regular class meeting elects Madeline Johnson president Joan Harding secretary Natalie Perrillo treasurer. retiring officers Donald Marquis and Raymond Phelps.
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Alan F. Flynn
Massachusetts Secondary School Principals’ Association
Kenmore
Sudbury
Town Hall
Captain Kidd
Massachusetts Safety Council
Sudbury Safety Patrol
Center School
McGovern
Cood
Sudbury High School
Massachusetts
General Court of Massachusetts
Joan Harding
Kenneth Holt
Madeline Johnson
Natalie Perrillo
Donald Marquis
Raymond Phelps
Hostess Party Stow-A Showed Paper Products Demo
A hostess party was held Saturday evening at Mrs. Elton Robblee’s Great Road home. Mrs. Bernard Fletcher demonstrated paper products with attendees including Mrs. A. Grudinski Agnes Grudinski and others from Stow and Dover. Prizes went to Mrs. Scott Mrs. Trunca Mrs. Sousa and Mrs. Grudinski. Refreshments followed for an enjoyable evening.
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Stow
Elton Robblee
Great Road
Bernard Fletcher
A. Grudinski
Agnes Grudinski
Frank Grudinski
John Robblee
Frank Sousa
Philip Taylor Ay
Maynard
John K. Robblee
Gertrude Hancock
Victoria Trunca
Robert Laursen
William Scot
Stove
George Acheson
Dover
Scott
Trunca
Sousa
Grudinski
Taylor
Youth Group Meets in Westford by First Parish Church
The North Middlesex Federation of American Unitarian Youth affiliated group met Sunday afternoon in Westford. The program began at 4 30 p m with workshop discussions, UN films, singing, supper and worship. Federation meetings occur monthly in nearby towns. The March 5 gathering will be at the Parish Church. The piece notes Guilford County North Carolina established the first county health department on June 1, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish
Westford
North Middlesex
U. S
Guilford County
N. C
Sudbury Planning Board Hearing on Zoning By law Changes
The Town of Sudbury announces a public hearing to review proposed changes to zoning by laws. The meeting will occur on January 24 at a specified time, with the changes posted in town, and John Meader identified as secretary.
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Town OF
Sudbury
Planning Board
John Meader
Prom planning and student theater mix at Concord
A tangle of prom plans and a school play unfolds as students discuss costumes and roles. The event features seniors and juniors with votes for prom leadership, a theater cast rehearsal, and preparations for a January assembly and government day activities.
Seismic Quakes Mostly Ocean Based on Seismograph Gaps
A rough summary notes that most earthquakes occur in the ocean and many go undetected by seismographs, suggesting a large unseen fraction of seismic events.
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