Demand U S Halt Immigration Amid China Red Threat
Senator Elmer Thomas calls for immediate halt to all immigration with no race or nationality distinctions. He cites domestic economy needs and urges closing gates to Americans traveling abroad except in emergencies. Reaction noted from Truman and Taft, with Republicans awaiting specifics.
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Associated Prasy
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Elmer Thomas
D-Okla
United States
Thomas
Truman
Palestine
Congress
Mr. Truman
State Department
Taft of
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Republican Steering Committee
Allen Resigns as RFC Chief in Washington Drama
George Allen resigns as Reconstruction Finance Corp director and calls for sweeping RFC act revisions. President Truman names John D. Goodloe to replace him January 16. White House says Allen agreed to a one year term, and updates aim to centralize wartime powers under one law.
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Allen
Reconstruction Finance Corporation Oiber
RFC
Truman
John D. Goodloe
REC
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Ross
Allene
White House
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Rosé
Joe
Amon
Ajac
Cme Cluiirmsam
BPO
Kane Garage Fire Destroys Chevrolet Building
A two story Chevrolet garage in Kane, Florida, burned early today, total damage estimated near 25,000 dollars. Firefighters fought subfreezing conditions, saved seven cars, and aided from Mt. Jewett. Several responders received minor injuries, with origin under investigation.
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Mt. Jewett
Patsy Mavasea
Coulry
Wirt. Baptist Church Parsonage
Williamson Sandwich Shop
Bite
Henry Bergmark
Kane Fire Department
Kane Summit Hospital
Thiet Murasco
British Freighter Thackery Reported Ashore Near Newfoundland
Coast Guard cited Halifax radio intercepting an SOS from the British freighter Thackery off Outer Gat Island one half mile west of Newfoundland. SS Kyle, an ice breaker, was dispatched by Newfoundland authorities to aid. Vessel owned by Rodney Steamship Company of Sunderland. Built 1843. 2865 gross tons, 316 feet. Nome port Sunderland.
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New York
Coast Guard
Dlay
Halifax
Britsh Reighter
Thack~ury
Outer Gat Island
Argentina
Newfoundland
Kyle
Troyd
Register of Ships
Rodney Steamship Company, Ltd
Sunderland
England
Thackery
Second Robbery Reported Here In Police Note
Late yesterday officers reported a second burglary case in town. Park Lunch, owned by Bill Yarateh, was burglarized Christmas night or early Christmas morning with cash missing from the register. A 25 caliber pistol was also taken from Paul Lines Hardware in a separate break-in. Yarateh said he closed the lunch room at 1:20 A.M. and later found the money bag removed. He checked on Christmas Day and found no disturbance, but yesterday the cash was stolen after inspecting the money bag. Police found no signs of forced entry and questioned how access was gained. Loss estimated between 100 and 200 dollars. Des 27 Pottsville report notes a fire Fatality in nearby city.
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Park
Bill’ Yarateh
Paul Lines
Warath
Oerasiin
Yarateh
Yar Btch
Increased pay for teachers debated in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports a brighter outlook for higher teacher salaries as State Representative D Raymond Sollenberger predicts action by the 1947 Legislature. At the Pennsylvania State Education Association convention delegates from 285 locals vote on leadership, dues, and proposals to raise salary minimums from 1400 to 2400 with higher maximums, and to expand vocational and industrial arts offerings in schools.
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Harrisburg
D. Raymond Sollenbergen
Sollenberger
Wil- Asinsburg
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Saturn Gay
Commonwealth
Faull Witmeyer
Williamsport
Lansdale Junior High Devastated by Fire
December 27 Lansdale Pennsylvania two story Lansdale Junior High School was wrecked by a blaze that raged over four hours as Volunteer companies fought dense smoke. Fire Chief Deroy Ridetrouse reported heavy damage with more than 100000 dollars in losses. temporary classrooms planned for 70 pupils until repairs begin in January.
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Lansdale
Deroy
Ridetrouse
Tome
Schoch
Bulletin items mix of wartime notices and incidents
A jumble of brief items reports Dyer predicting production controls by early next year, U S draftees ordered to report for transportation, steady prices for several months, an Algom Steel plant explosion heard across the river, wage suits totaling nearly $100 million and political figures signaling quick congressional action on portal to portal pay.
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Portal
Congress
Rem. Wolcott
House
Rep
Michener
Judiciary Committee
French claim slow but steady gains in Indochina fight
Paris reports heavy Christmas night clashes across northern Indochina as French forces beat back Viet Nam troops near Hanoi area. Communications say Viet Namese mortars and heavy guns engaged troops. Hue and Haiphong skirmish reports also surface.
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Paris
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Soat
Pico
France
Viet- Nam Republic
Ma Oil Minty
Bolger
Republi
Hor Glyning
Republic
Treasury Report Washington December 27 Update
Treasury figures from December 24 show receipts totaling 113 920 065 88 and expenditures at 106 balance 693 578 H4DT fatal debt 250 241 4Ns 083 61. Net variances and daily averages noted with nominal figures.
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Treasury
Washington
Deis
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Battle Resolve in Yenan Reported by Rodericks
Beijing dispatch quotes John Rodericks describing Yenan as confident and unified in purpose. Communists expect victory over the National Government, aided by a prolonged guerrilla war and military morale, with many predicting success within months to a year.
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John Rodericic Peiping
Yenan
Tomabe
Gelitine
Burglary Probe Continues After Nighttime Break-In Event
Investigators probe a pay lines store burglary on Christmas night to dawn, with fingerprints checked and three suspects questioned. Owner Paul Lines reported entry between 7 am and 7 pm, noting a futuristic pistol and valuables disturbed, rear window shattered, and glass broken as police pursue leads.
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Tulisiwares
Wien
Waswarller
Senator Whitlow Seeks Dual Posts in GOP Leadership
Senator Whitlow of Malan announced plans to ask the Republican conference for both floor leader and commerce committee chair positions. He noted support but faced opposition from Senator Reckasi, who warned against concentrating power. Several Republicans reportedly contemplated resistance as a dozen committees face leadership changes the next year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Whitlow
Malan
Merry
Ihab Lo Weiber
Commerce
Republican
Senatin Reckasi
Phere
Laut Teste
GOP
Willie Youlit
Devonte Hook Tedder
Aye Piiirnian
Tutt
Ohio
Coth
Chiitrming
Tsbor
Mmkin Color
Diarice
Benalee
Minong
Switate
Cold Wave Sweeps Northeast With Record Lows
The bitter cold enveloped northern New England and central New York as sub zero temperatures and snowfall spread across the Great Lakes region. Readings dropped to eight below in Pltonderoga New York and 12 below in Glwis Walls New York, while other cities reported frigid figures ahead of a forecasted dip tomorrow.
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York Steadiy
Caribil
Ivmutnie
New England
Narthers
New York
Great
Latkes
Housing group charter named heads for city project vote
The Fairhaven Housing Corp received its charter and will elect permanent officers at a January meeting. Members and prospective tenants may join at a $13 fee. an appraisal price for the government owned development is expected next week. The group plans a vote on officers and outlines anticipated government approval.
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Goporation Bureau
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Fairhaven /Housing Corp
Erie
Faiybavel
William W. Roehrig
Roehrig
Putte Hounlie Administration
Filans
JFPHA
Hospital fund totals $148,011 at end of first year
The Carry Me rial Hospital Fund reports a first year total of 148011 dollars with pledges and cash donations rising sharply. Through November 12 the fund had 221 Hil in cash and pledges and by late December reached 148011, nearly doubling the start and nearing two thirds of the goal in cash.
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Sinaneine
Heurl
Razer Brown Sald
Yosw
Sind
Oly
Praca
Colention
Anancine
Advanced
Wiiles
Ttie
Body of man found frozen in ice identified
In New Castle Pennsylvania on December 27 a man found frozen in ice was identified by fingerprints as William Donaldson, 58, of Dayton, Ohio. Police reported no immediate details on the death and noted his money and belongings were unavailable. Local officials said the body was found in the Neshaminy district near the business area.
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Amnemia
New Castle
Hale
New Castles
Bert
William Donaldson
Dayfour
Ohio
Trade associations urge members to unload stock amid price swings
The piece notes market volatility with New York and Chicago butter prices fluctuating, calls for investigation into alleged manipulation, and urging retailers to shed excess stock. It cites that associations in several cities anticipate further price drops in February while dairymen seek price protection measures.
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Wallington
Anderson
New Yorke
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