Embargo on Small Loads Placed Here
ICC orders Washington directed embargo on less than carload freight to ease congestion. Railroads Burlington Worth Western Union Pacific and North Western affected. Omaha and Chicago routes also covered. Des Moines and Council Bluffs see varied compliance as agents report congestion easing but shipments still limited until formal extension.
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Held for Shooting of That Other Woman in California
In San Bernardino County, California, a murder warrant was prepared Saturday for Gwendolyn Waites, 31, mother of two, charged with the slaying of Ruby Clark, 24, a private school physical education instructor from Glendora. A coroner's jury ruled Clark died of two bullet wounds from a gun held by Waites, who allegedly acted with murderous intent while Clark sat beside a parked car. District Attorney Jerome Kavanaughs announced the murder charge as the case moves to court.
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VW Alis
Returned to Treasury WASHINGTON UP President Truman Saturday returned a operation of the coast guard to the treasury department
The coast guard, under navy since November 4, 1914, is returned to the Treasury Department effective January 1. Weather Bureau notes for Council Bluffs and vicinity call for cloudy conditions with near 38 Saturday afternoon and 32 at night, with mixed rain and snow possible. Temperature and humidity readings, wind, and precipitation totals included for the period.
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Byrnes Returns From Big 3 Meet
Secretary of State Byrnes arrived at Washington National Airport after an 11 day Big Three foreign ministers conference in Moscow. The return flight faced winds and rain causing a delayed, indirect route via Naples Casablanca Azores Newfoundland, landing at 12:08 pm. A cheering crowd including Dean Acheson and the Earl of Halifax greeted him as he emerged in the light gray overcoat and hat worn on arrival.
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Casablanca
Rare Disease Linked to Christmas Tree Contact in New Jersey
A three year old Camden boy at Audubon Hospital is diagnosed with a rare disease described as anthrax meningitis. Dr Ralph W Davis says the child may have contracted Bacillus anthracis from touching a Christmas tree, noting occasional transmission from sheep rubs against trees. The boy, Michael Abdill, showed slight improvement as doctors administer penicillin.
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Ralph W Davis
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Michael Abdill
Datis
Michael
Resignation Accepted by White House President Accepts Vice Admiral Nacher
The White House announced Saturday that the president accepted the resignation of Vice Admiral Howad sNacher as vice chairman of the Mantime Commission Spane Waste Paper.
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White House
HowadsNacher
Blast claims 23 dead in ammunition dump explosion near Udine
The Talan news agency reports 23 killed and 23 injured in Friday blast at an ammunition dump 12 miles southwest of Udine. quake recorded far south of Australia by seismologists in England and Australia.
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Australia
Seis Colosists
England
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Soentisis
Rescue Squads Press Work in Burning Mine Near Pineville
Eight miners were rescued from the Kentucky Straight Creek Coal mine near Pineville, Ky, with two dead and 21 still unaccounted for after an explosion. Rescuers found a burned body and searched the tunnel as fire raged for the twenty fourth time. volunteers and family members gathered outside, awaiting updates on survivors.
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Pineville Hospital
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Albert Bennett
Pintsville
Kentucky Straight Creek
Bud Towna
Kettle Island
Bill Branstutter
John H Branstutter
Pyneville
Ivan Philpot
Joe Hatfield
Charles Lingar
Huey Miller
Four Mile
Wast
Lingar
Milter
Fonl Ar
Mmne
Big Five Military Leaders to Meet in London
The Times reports that the five major powers may convene in London next month to discuss plans for creating an international force to preserve peace. The potential talks mark a first step toward coordinated action among the Big Five.
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New York
the Times
London
Plan More U S Troops in China to Aid Nationalists
U S military leaders consider sending 3 000 to 4 000 additional troops to China to assist Chiang Kai shek forces in Manchuria and to speed repatriation of Japanese, with total U S personnel possibly reaching 15 000. Wedemeyer said the move would implement America’s broadened policy to help the central government and could require a longer stay in China.
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Associated Press
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Albert C Wedemeyer
Shanghai
Chiang Kai-shek
United States
Wedemeyer
Ametics
Chesng'an
Chungking
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Liaoning
Herping
Mukden
Chaung Chun
Rusgratis
Central
Tu Linings
Corcea
East Indies
Java
Batavia
Wlanda Cayntal
Butenzarg m
Raye Wa
Margarine Tax Collections Hit Record in Iowa
Des Moines reports 1845 margarine tax receipts totaled 347,824.10 dollars, the highest in 15 years. The 1945 total surpassed 1944 by 101,917.90, with sales of 695,482 pounds of butter substitute, up 2,018,352 from 1944. Monthly totals declined after January peak, with December 1945 notching lower figures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Department of Agriculture
Soviets Move to Implement Pact After Big Three Meet
Reported steps under way Saturday after the Big Three Foreign Ministers conference ended. They include departure of U S Soviet and British representatives to Bucharest, transmission of advice to Bulgaria, dispatch of orders to Korean commanders, and transmission of official documents on the proposed agreement.
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United States
Russia
Great Britain
Bucharest
Romana
Bulgaria
Korea
United Nations
Spain Warns Foreign Nations Over Internal Affairs
Madrid reports that the Spanish government led by Francisco Franco will not tolerate foreign interference in its internal affairs. A ministers council communique denounces a planned meeting of the United States France and Britain to review relations with Spain. It says Spain stands ready to isolate itself from countries that stir up international criticism and accuses communists of a defamation campaign against the Franco regime.
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Spain
Francisco Franco
Council of Miniaters
United States
France
Buta
Spawn
41st Division to Be Inactivated in Japan New Year Eve
The 41st Infantry Division of the American Army will be inactivated in Japan New Year’s Eve by order of the War Department. The division, oldest in overseas combat service since Sept 16, 1940, battled from Buna in New Guinea to Zamboanga in the Philippines and arrived in the Pacific theater in April 1942.
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Philippines
Japan
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Police Hunt Brothers Suspected in Jerusalem Violence
In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, explosions and shootings left casualties as police hunted suspects described as Jewish terrorists. About 2,000 people were detained in a roundup across Palestine, with curfews in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and British troops patrolling streets. Detention barracks held those arrested, including many travelers and hotel guests.
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Tel Aviv
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Eden Hotel
Ramth Gan
Labor Disputes Hold Up Production
Washington report by John BD Small notes reconversion progress but cites widespread labor management differences delaying full output. He says production can surge once disputes clear, though material security and work stoppages slow consumer goods flow as waste paper issues loom.
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Washington
John BD Small
Avian Production Administration
Small
Europe
Smail
Clark Retiring From Attorney General Office
Des Moines reports Attorney General John Rankin announced that Clark will resign effective December 31 after seven years in the post. Clark, described as a mutant attorney general, is slated to join an Ames firm as Smedal Maurer and Clark. Rankin withheld a successor name amid House speculation that Lt. Don House, recently separated from the Navy, may fill the post.
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Des Moines
John Rankan
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Ames
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Stater House
Don Hhse
Navy
Hed Weots
UNO Home Site Narrowed to General Beaton or New York City
A spokesman for the interim committee said the permanent UN headquarters site was narrowed further on Saturday, likely in the general areas of Beaton or New York City, as discussions continue to select a suitable location. The statements reflect ongoing efforts to finalize hosting arrangements for the international organization.
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United Nations Organization
Beaton
Jew York City
Germans Pampered by Military Says Germans Are Pampered by Military
Charles Chamberlain reports from Berlin that Russell A Nixon deputy director in the American military government division of investigation of cartels asserts German industrialists are pampered. Nixon says industrials not being destroyed and leaders of IG Farben were released under pressure, while contrôler officers push for seizure of Farben property. Lt Gen Lucian D Clay says he learned of the release only recently and ten Farben leaders remain in custody. Col Pillsbury notes forthcoming charges will be filed when evidence exists. Nixon accuses authorities of yielding to inquiries from officers, while Hailey Forte allies claim German industry remains intact with 80 percent capacity.
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Russell A Nixon
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Gigante German Chemical Trust
Lucian D Clay
Germany
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Gen Lee Named as Ridgway Successor in Europe
FRANKFURT Germany Lt Gen John C H Lee was appointed to succeed Gen Matthew B Ridgway as deputy supreme allied commander in the Mediterranean theater. Ridgway becomes representative of the U S army general staff on the military staff committee of the United Nations. Maj Gen Carter Magruder will succeed Lee as commanding general of the services of supply in the European theater, with Magruder having been Lee's chief of staff.
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Services of Supply
Truman Plans Foreign Information Service
Washington expects President Truman to urge Congress to fund a foreign information service in at least 62 nations. William Benton, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, outlined plans to employ 2 648 persons to present U. S. viewpoint abroad. The new office will be the Office of International Information and Cultural Affairs. Benton called it expensive but did not estimate the cost.
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State Department
Tru Tan
Congress
William Benton
Five Children Die In Christmas Home Fire
Bridgeport Connecticut reports a tragic Christmas Eve house fire killing five children aged one to nine. Parents Samuel Caseste and his wife were away at a gasoline station when the blaze started, officials say. The fire is believed to have been sparked by Christmas tree lights and spread rapidly, with nineteen others dying nationwide that day in related incidents.
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Upi
Samuel Caseste
Connecticut
Con Valescent Hospital
Hartford
Meriden
Truman Writing on Board Yacht
President Truman sails the Potomac toward Chesapeake Bay with a small staff aboard the Williamsburg for a speech set and a Moscow conference report. He signs 64 bills extending the war powers, GI Bill benefits, aid for UNRRA and veterans housing, and other measures while planning a Thursday radio address and a mid January state of the union message.
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National Service Life Insurance Fund
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Tuition Fees at Two State Schools Raised
DES MOINES Non resident tuition will rise at the University of Town and Jans Lisle and Iowa State College with new rates set for the fall term and next June 15 respectively. The board of education said rates align with other state institutions and will affect non resident payments up to 130 dollars per semester at the University of Town and Jans Lisle and 95 dollars per quarter at Iowa State College. David D Dancer, secretary, announced the changes.
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Towa State College
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Bond of
Two Days Left to Fill Out Quotas in Des Moines Area Map
Four counties including Page are near their quotas for the World War bond drive. The Tower War Finance Committee in Des Moines reports only two days remain to meet the targets, with several western counties showing slow progress and hopes pinned on the final push.
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West Potitemadamie
Funds Spent NLRB Unable to Continue Strike Balloting
The National Labor Relations Board halted strike-balloting after July 1943 spending nearly a million dollars amid a deficiency bill that provided no funds for further activity. About 600 union vote requests were left stranded as the AFL Building and Construction Trades Council sought a strike vote for 200,000 NYC building trades. The move follows nerve of stalled wage dispute and ongoing labor tensions across industries including steel, electrical, packer, and automotive sectors.
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Sare Weste Paper
Rain Sets City Streets With Freezing Hazards
Intermittent light rain turned to freezing on city streets Saturday. Pedestrian travel was hazardous as temperatures trend toward 32 to 34 degrees. Weather bureau predicts continued light rain through the day and into night with mild highs.
Troop redeployment routes for returning veterans announced
About 26 000 veterans from European and Pacific theaters aboard 39 troopships were to land at seat and west coast ports on Saturday. Eight ships would enter New York harbor with 7 140 returnees, and eight more at Newport News Virginia with 6 500. Pacific arrivals included three ships at Los Angeles with 4 100, 17 at San Diego with 1 08, and three at San Francisco with 5 901 returning servicemen.
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New York
Five Die as Teollay Truck Collision Sets Philadelphia Fire
Five people were killed and several injured when a Philadelphia trolley car was struck by a truck and caught fire Friday night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The crash occurred as the trolley joined a procession at the intersection with a street truck near Reaingtom.
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