World Labor Unit Proposes Antired Plan in London
A draft charter for the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions was presented in London by Walter Reuther of the United Auto Workers. The plan calls for a broad program of freedom security and social and economic advancement for workers worldwide and aims to oppose the Communist dominated World Federation of Trade Unions. The conference includes 261 labor leaders from 53 countries representing about 50 million workers.
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World Federation of Trade Unions
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Mourners Attend Service for Civic Leader Frank Rand
About 750 mourners filled University Methodist Church for funeral services honoring Frank C. Rand 73 a civic and industrial leader. Last rites were given at 7 p.m. by Rev John F Kaskey. Segments note Rand’s long public impact and service.
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John F. Caskey
U N Approves Weapon Census Amid Soviet Objections
The United Nations Assembly voted 44 to 0 to approve a world census of conventional armaments and armed forces. The Soviet bloc refused to cooperate, blocking data on weapons including atomic bombs, despite Western calls for transparency.
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New York
United Walions Assembly
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Weather Outlook With Showers and Cooling Tonight
Increasing cloudiness today with late afternoon and nighttime showers across the state. Warmer values today near 60 to 65 degrees. Tomorrow expect scattered showers in the east, clearing later with a colder surface. Winds and exact spots unclear.
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Énat
November jobs picture called best during '49
Washington reports the Census Bureau shows total employment rose by 517 000 in November while unemployment fell by 167 000. Nonfarm payrolls reached 61 640 000, with farm jobs up 168 000 as good weather aided harvests and factory activity rebounded after strikes.
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Uranium Mine Fire Death Toll Reported in Soviet Zone
Lueneburger Landaszeitung quotes a Soviet zone fire chief stating 3700 people died in the uranium mine fire on November 24 near Johanngeorgenstadt in Saxony. Berlin Telegraf had claimed 2000 earlier. Bass zone papers dispute that, listing only one miner dead.
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Ruling Confirms Landowner May Kill Trespassing Dogs
In a unanimous decision the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled a landowner may kill a trespassing dog if there is reason to believe it was chasing, worrying, wounding or destroying livestock or domestic animals, or threatening persons or property. The canine Cracker’s death is cited as a factor in the case.
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New Jersey Supreme Court
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Missouri Bus and Truck association backs safety program
The Missouri Bus and Truck association adopted resolutions at its annual convention urging a comprehensive street and highway safety program. They call for an effective drivers license law compulsory accident reporting and modernization of highway laws to improve safety. Richard F. Mitchell urged for reappointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Sedalia’s William A. Schien elected president for 1950 with Lee J. Sloan as vice president and Guy F. Fischer as treasurer. The gathering concluded with the annual banquet.
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Missouri
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William A. Sehien
Sedalia
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Nation’s Geared Down Coal Industry Resumes Operations
Pittsburgh dispatch reports the US coal field returns to a three day week after United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis ordered 480000 loft coal diggers back to work. Talks planned in New York with operators and unions follow a brief six month soft coal dispute.
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Supreme Court upholds state ban on violence at work
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld Arkansas a labor dispute violence ban, ruling it does not penalize peaceful assembly or speech at a labor site. The decision narrows questions on criminal presence in protests and sets Feb 6 for hearings on submerged lands off Texas and Louisiana. The government seeks ownership and control of tidelands, with disputes over trial and testimony procedures.
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Arrest Four In State Hold-Up
Four young men from near Hebron Mo were arrested at a road block south of Liberty shortly after a hold up at a Clay county market. Charges of armed robbery were filed. Loot totaled 908 dollars in currency and checks found in their car. Suspects identified as Henry August Huonker Jr 22 Ray Earl Martin 17 Ralph William Honeycutt 18 and Everett Russell Honeycutt 23 brothers. Six patrol cars assisted in the arrest near Sugar Creek.
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Set. O. B. Curtis
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Ray Earl Martin
Pof
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Everett Russell Honeycutt
Sugar Creek
E. A. Butler
J. F. Watkins
Traffic Control Plan Jams Providence Roads
Providence traffic woes hit two downtown squares as a new rotary scheme caused bumper to bumper congestion from 8 to 10 30 am. Police called it the worst Sunday traffic jam in 29 years, delaying thousands of workers and long mail routes.
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Charles A. Niggins
Poelice
FIGHT FLARES OVER SCHEPERS PAY IN CITY COUNCIL
A street Department dispute continues as Mayor Luthewitte vetoes a November pay bill for traffic sergeant Elmer Schepers. The council overrode the veto, Schepers had resigned in November, and acting mayor Norman suggested options to issue a mandamus. Neighborhood delegates from Hough Park and Tanner Bridge Road petitioned for public utilities within the city limits citing lack of water, sewer, buses, or fire protection.
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Lawrence Lulkewitte
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Schepfers
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Charles
Charles Norjman
Luthewitle
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St. Louis Judge Warns of Gambling Menace Across Society
Circuit Judge Francis E Williams denounces a gambling menace infecting both underworld and top circles in a 19 page grand jury charge. He criticizes radio giveaways for deception and unfair competition and urges the jury to pursue gambling. He cites a proposed carnival code allowing charity raffles while signaling legal risk.
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ST. Louis
Ctrcuit
Francis E. Williams
Williams
Giveaway
Atomic materials could not be used in bomb, says AEC adviser
Indianapolis radio commentator Frank Edwards quoted AEC saying none of the materials shipped to Russia could fuel an atomic bomb. He cited uranium nitrate said to have been sent to the Soviet Union as not explosive in a bomb. In another item, James Dean Hardin pleaded not guilty to an assault charge against State Trooper Oren Liley, bond set at $500 after a scuffle during a traffic stop.
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Atomic Energy Commission
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Troper Oren Liley
Sam James
Hardin
Harding
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Story of Savior Begins in Daily Capital News
The Story of the Savior, an illustrated Christmas feature, begins in today’s Daily Capital News. The 1st chapter follows the coming, birth, and youth of Christ, revealing the meaning of Christmas. Turn to page one for the first chapter.
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Youth faces fine jail in span mishap near Tanner Bridge
Leon Michael Miles 22 a University of Missouri student from Arlington Virginia faced two court actions after a collision with the Moreau river bridge on Tanner Bridge road just after 1 am Saturday He received a 15 day jail term a 200 fine plus costs the jail term stayed until the end of the spring term and he has 10 days to pay The suit by Public Road district No 1 seeks $7000 for damage to the bridge Miles blamed for careless reckless driving was accompanied by 24 year old Rube Reed Armstrong of St Louis both suffered minor abrasions and were taken to St Marys hospital
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St. Louis
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St Mary's Hospital
Four Pay Game Violation Fines in Local Court
Acting Magistrate Sam fined several men for wildlife violations dated November 1 and June 3. Desmond O Jenkins faced two counts for possessing protected wildlife out of season. Monroe Jenking paid for transporting squirrels without a permit. Cletus Matheisen and Wilfrid Libbert were fined for out of season possession of two opossums, two raccoons, and six opossums.
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Desmond O. Jenkins
Monroe Jenking
Cletus. Matheisen
Henry Wallace blamed as key official in wartime atomic context
Washington dispatch reports Fulton Lewis Jr accusing former Vice President Henry A Wallace of pressuring atomic material shipments to Russia during World War II. The State Department disclosed wartime export licenses for uranium oxide and heavy water, noting consultations among War Department, FEA, and Lend-Lease but no direct contemporaneous War Department communications.
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Linn Man Dies After Revolver Mishap at Cafe
Linn man August K. Maire, an electrician, dies after attempting a Russian roulette style gamble in a cafe. He looked at the gun and said an empty chamber was coming, then shot himself. The Colt revolver belonged to Deputy Sheriff Jin Day, with witnesses Floyd Allen and Gus Mantle present. Maire, World War II veteran, leaves parents, a brother, and other relatives. Thomas F. McDonald will be replaced by Thomas B. Curtis on the State Board of Law Examiners per Supreme Court action.
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Norman Baldwin
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Jin Day
Day
Floyd Allen
Gus Mantle
Steele Maire
Charlies Maire
St. Rank
Thomas F. McDonald
St. Louis
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Thomas B. Curtis
Supreme Court
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Promoted by Russians Says Major Jordan Under Scrutiny
G Racey Jordan claims Russians promoted him from captain to major in the air corps during World War II and says he helped them obtain American lend-lease planes. He described residences in New York City, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and a Bremerton, Washington ranch, and noted his 1943 44 posting at Great Falls Montana as liaison officer. He spoke to the House committee on un American activities and to commentator Finlton Lewis Jr who broadcast his remarks.
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Witness Denies Knowing Hiss in Perjury Trial
New York December 5 AP William Rosen, cited by Whittaker Chambers as having contact with Alger Hiss in 1936, said he does not know Hiss or the former State Department official. Rosen, 81, testified he did not recognize Hiss when asked, despite Chambers’s claim of a Ford gifted in 1936.
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Alger Hiss
State Department
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Rosen
Whittaker Chambers
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Ford
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