Acheson Takes Oath as Secretary of State Today
Dean Acheson was sworn in as secretary of state at 11 13 a m in the White House office. The brief ceremony, adminstered by Chief Justice Fred Vinson, placed him to carry out Truman’s policy emphasis on anti Communist containment and promotion of private capital and foreign investments. The event drew bipartisan attendance as President Truman outlined plans for European recovery, the Marshall program, and a strengthening of security ties with Canada and Western Europe, with Congress watching for guarantee methods and fiscal approaches.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joan
Dean Acheson
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Canada
Europe
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Walter Boomed As Governor Nominee Silent Labor
AP dispatch from Philadelphia reports Walter B. of Northampton Carbon Monroe counties in Pennsylvania being discussed as a leading candidate for governor in next year’s Democratic primary. Walter, long in Congress and a UN American Activities Committee member, may see a Truman era style nomination push starting next month with a fundraising dinner in Aston.
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Pennsylvania
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Gubernatoriat Post
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Congress
House un-American Activites
All Bonds In France Revalued Amid Stock Exchange Halt
In Paris the French government ordered a temporary suspension of stock trading to curb speculation. The Paris Ministry announced exchanges would be closed today and reopen Monday after measures to stabilize markets. Officials noted the move targets volatile assets and that trading may resume with guidance to prevent unhealthy speculation.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pinance Muigire
Ine
Frente
Cibiupl
cApeel
Piralle
France
North Africa
Imoniday
Aniks Temauners Opell
Yeyu
Larry Close
Sabiinday
Henri Queunlehax
Onowon
Columbus area fire company plans future gear upgrades
The Columbus Volunteen Firemen's organization reports 16 calls in 12 months with an average of 18 firefighters per alarm. Members plan to buy 900 feet of hose and a portable pump, and will have their own 500-gallon emergency tank soon. Eight officers were reelected including J Arthur Hill as president and RL Howles as vice president.
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Columbus
Tyas Nko
Ube
F. L. Dodd and Sons
J. Arthur Hifl
R L. Howles
J. H Reagle
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R. L. Howley
Hollis Uppelman
Harold Buteseed
Leslie Dodd
Rhodes Parley Now Snagged by Boundary Issue
In Rhodes on January 21 Tsiiel and Bevellave hit a snag over the boundary terms in armistice talks. A United Nations spokesman said the dispute centers on Palestine boundary requirements while other points progress. Israel and Lebanon were negotiating, with no decisive stage reached, and Egypt and Jordan in communication as mediation continues. Ralph Bunche noted boundary questions could be resolved with force reductions, while the next joint meeting will indicate whether armistice terms are settled. Bunche denied British air attack reports and said he had no knowledge of any fight.
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Bevellave
United Nations
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Moshe Shertole
Pre State Council
Israel
Lebanon
J .Bunche
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Acult
Madn Star
Fora
Two Airplane Crashes Reported With Fifteen Missing
A Royal Canadian Air Force Dakota returning from Arctic mercy duty reportedly forced down in Hudson Bay, carrying medical staff, a hospital Eskimo, a doctor, and seven crew. Separately, an Alaska Airways DC-2 vanished near Homer with five aboard, last seen aloft from Homer to Kenai before crash sighting.
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Associated Press
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Mandan
Royal Canadian Air Force
Arctic
Hudson Bay
Tg Churchill
Coral Harbor
Southamptey Island
Seattle
Gan
CAA
Lailay
Homer
Alaska
Tate
Cams
Anchorage
Kenai
Truman Opens Era With Pledge of Peace and Leadership
President Truman, delivering a inaugural address, set a course for world leadership toward peace and freedom. Dean Acheson, resigning former under secretary, is sworn in as secretary of state to lead a strongly anti-Communist foreign policy.
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Eters
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Dean Acheson
Mr. Truman
Truman Inauguration Climax After Oath And Ball
The article recounts President Truman taking the oath in a ceremonial setting, delivering the inaugural address, and attending a parade and reception. He then had a quiet family dinner and danced at the inaugural ball with daughter Margaret, staying late into the night amid a packed National Guard Armory.
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Truman
Margaret
National Guard
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Cattle and Hog Prices Down on Chicago Market
Chicago market reports a slide in livestock prices with hogs and cattle down from recent peaks. Expert analyses cite oversupply and market panic, forecasting a gradual decline to seasonal lows over 60 to 90 days, then a rise into May and June.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Lous Prises
Shivave
Agriculture Department
Mark Pickell
Livestock Peeters Association
Critters Promise Co
Pickell
National Livestock Producers Association
Compas
Fes
H. M. Coriway
New Yorkers Hear 91 Million Towns Need Sewage Systems
Gen Philip B. Fleming announces 91 million towns nationwide require major sewerage upgrades with eight states each needing over 100000000 dollars in works. New York state alone bills over one billion dollars, as federal aid plans to assist planning and construction are discussed. Duff marks birthday and new term start in Harrisburg as Pennsylvania gears for 1949 session.
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Philip B. Fleming
Federal Works
Lara
New York Sewage Works Association
Plemie
California
Missour
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvans
New York State
Fleming
Duff
Harrisburg
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Drive for Electrical Sign Suppressors Aims at City
Local Kiwanis Rotary committee with the Chamber of Commerce seeks to reduce radio interference by mandating electrical sign suppressors. Attendees at the organizational meeting included city retailers and representatives from Rotary, Kiwanis, and commerce groups. The plan targets suppressing signals from electrical signs and radio reveling devices, with support from area utility and manufacturing stakeholders.
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Rotary
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Pamsylypnia Dieetric Company
Phi
Uiwee Elvic
Stilu
Onse
Joseph Myers
Clarenice Wallace
Lun ' Russi
Thwants
Pherey
Homing
Smiley Trial Opens in Pennsylvania Murder Case
Smiley stands charged with killing his wife in 1930s Pennsylvania. Dr Don columns: no powder burns on the face, wounds consistent with single rifle shot. Prosecutors note long voir dire, 13 jurors selected with two alternates from over 190 veniremen amid debate on death sentence for a circumstantial case.
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Weiss Veslerdasebur
Alvin Set Smiley
Robert Donatus
Don Idgon
Smiley
Taid
Toy
Driver Dies After Wreck Near Union City
A detailed, solemn report notes the death of a driver in a vehicle crash near Union City. The article lists names including Hetty Parle and others, mentions an inquest, and references law enforcement and local responders. Details are garbled but indicate an investigation and mourning observed by the community.
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Ely Wesnesehay
Evel
Ankina Ve
Mlyl
Hetty Parle
Mieh
Aetmidact
Teyiael
Livny
Lau Talabuip
Meyer
Czechs Fire On Group Of Yanks Re Assault
A report from Prague describes Czech border guards firing on a group of Americans near the Czechoslovak border after an alleged assault incident. The scene allegedly involved American personnel and local guards, with no clear confirmation of casualties or names.
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Prabeeert
Germany
Amy
Ryder
Gina
Cheeleslovike Vorder
Display Set For 1949 Chevrolet Show
A 1949 Chevrolet display features a redesigned exterior and improved visibility with larger windows and hydraulic shocks. Also on view are several model year 49 Chevy accessories and related merchandise, with ten Savings Bonds as prizes for attendees.
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Mofor Co
Elilisban
Awa
General Motors
Hotel Swept By Fire Rages Through Orlin Hotel
Wilmington witnesses describe a major blaze that swept the Orlin Hotel and two adjoining buildings, destroying the five story 100 room hall and causing about $1,000,000 in losses. Forty guests were alerted to safety as two firemen were treated for smoke inhalation. owner A Abrams said the hotel was a total loss.
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Wilmington
N. C
Gan
Nui-Hint
Safey
A. Abrams
Worldwide mild weather disrupts winter normals
Associated Press reports broad regions from North America to Europe and Africa enjoying unseasonably warm conditions. Extreme temperature swings, ice and fuel shortages in Russia and Bavaria, and record warmth in Italy and the United Kingdom marked an unusual winter, with cities like Rome Naples Milan and Palermo seeing warm readings while Western Europe faced storms and sea dangers.
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Amenta
Califoria
MidWest
Russia
Malldeat
Vaoniloniyis
Bavaria
Bratfurt
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Westeen
Austria
Italy
Rome
Milan
Naples
Palermo
United Kingdom
Great Britain
South Africa
Camden Gas Pact Delivers Fuel Amid Strike Preventive Deal
Camden residents were supplied gas today from two strikebound plants under a late agreement between the Camden Gas and Coke Workers Union and New Jersey labor officials. The plan allows coke from the plants to be processed and sent via mains to about 100,000 private consumers, with supervisory workers overseeing operation.
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Camden
Van
Landren
Richard Cecich
Camden Gas and Coke Workers Union
Ndependent
J. L. Brown
New Jersey
Abor
Public Service Electric and Gas Co
Mabis
China Leader Retires as Head of Government
China announces the retirement of its top leader from the premiership. The reins of government are passed to Li Tsung Jen amid unclear final intentions and a flood of rumors about possible political shifts. Plans for a lengthy rest follow the transition, sparking speculation across political circles.
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China
Li Tsung-Jen
Departure From Nanking Seen Step Toward Peace
Chiang Kai-Shek hands over presidential duties to Li Tsung-Jen and departs Nanking for rest, amid a chaotic mix of purges and factional tensions. Official word frames the move as preparing for peace talks with Communist forces, while observers warn it could leave China effectively leaderless and open to rapid, unforeseen changes as the civil war continues. The move prompts questions about future authority, potential ceasefire steps, and how factions will respond in the coming weeks.
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Associated Press
Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Li Tsung-Jen
Flaw South
Chiang
Ponnee
Chisap
Li Tsupp-ien
Ise
Madama Chiang
United States
Red
Li Hinwell
Hin Chiang
China
Chiate
Forthcom
Chisng
Malaya Sets High Prices for Wildlife Parts
Government postings in Kuala Lumpur list export prices for wildlife items from Malaya. Elephants heads fetch 500 US dollars each, tiger skins 3750 dollars, and high quality sets of shells command 1104 dollars per pound, reflecting strict anti wildlife trafficking measures.
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Federation of Malays
Hina
Malaya
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