Truman Sets Fair Deal Battle Plans
President Truman returns from Key West for a three day domestic agenda push before Congress reconvenes. He plans to deliver the state of the union, submit the budget and economic report, and press forward with a fair deal program emphasizing cooperation with allies and social reforms. A cabinet meeting at the White House is expected Thursday to discuss these priorities.
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White House
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America
Bethlehem Steel raises steel prices two to six percent
New York Bethlehem Steel announces a price increase of two to six percent on steel products matching moves by rivals. In Portland a tramway crash kills William E. Carpenter with two workers injured as car careened down the line. In St Louis Senator Bourke Hickenlooper urges Republicans to challenge the Democratic administration to win control.
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Bethlehem Steel Company
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St. Louis
Soviet tries to block Gubitchev trial on immunity claim
The Soviet government formally claimed diplomatic immunity for engineer Gubitchev in the spy conspiracy case with Judith Coplon. Federal Judge Ryan delayed ruling to allow the government to answer. In a separate note, Margaret Truman debuted at Carnegie Hall in New York, drawing a large audience.
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Alexander & Panyushkin
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Margaret Truman
Carnegie Hall
Weather outlook with mixed precipitation and cold spell
Weather summary notes rain changing to snow or freezing drizzle in the southeast and snow or freezing in the southwest ending by noon. Partly cloudy north today with continuing cold, much colder in the south. Highs range 20 to 25 in the northwest and 25 to 40 in the southeast. Continues tonight and tomorrow with north areas staying cold.
O Dwyer Marries Elizabeth Sloan Simpson in Florida Ceremony
In Stuart Florida Mayor William O Dwyer of New York wed Elizabeth Sloan Simpson in a simple eight minute ceremony at St Josephs church. The couple then sailed a honeymoon cruise aboard the Almar T down the St Lucie River amid a rainbow as they departed for sea.
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Missouri U Storeroom Destroyed by Blaze
A Missouri University storeroom for medical supplies in a quonset hut near the hospital burned tonight. The fire began about 8 o'clock. origin undetermined. Medical supplies were destroyed and smoke entered the hospital building through a passageway.
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Ozark Minister who mixed farm advice with preaching dies
Rev. F. G. Wangelin, 54, Congregational minister of Grandin Missouri, died en route to a Poplar Bluff hospital after a heart attack. Known for wearing overalls while preaching the poultry gospel he lectured on crop rotation soil conservation and cooperative farming efforts. He delivered simple sermons in rural language to his parishioners.
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Ships crash in port entrance near Ambrose Light
A radio coast guard report says the steamship Exemplar and tanker Atlantic Voyager collided at the New York harbor entrance about 20 miles offshore near Ambrose Light. No injuries reported. Both vessels lacked passengers. Exemplar carried general cargo from Philadelphia to New York.
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Clark Gable Marries Widow of Douglas Fairbanks Sr
Santa Barbara Calif December 20 AP Clark Gable 48 wed Sylvia Stanley Alderley 34 widow of Douglas Fairbanks Jr in a small Monterey Bay area ceremony after a quick elopement license obtained nearby. The couple plan a secret honeymoon while attending to names and status in Hollywood society.
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Nevada
Winter Bowl Ice Grips Midwest as Cold Front Arrives
Central Missouri faced freezing temperatures last night with 34 degrees at midnight and a segment of freezing rain from west of Topeka to east of St. Joseph. Forecaster Handy warned the icy band would move southeastward and may bring light snow by morning, with Northwest Missouri at about 15 and the southwest near 35.
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Burton Handy
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Report on illegal entry of aliens discussion in Congress
Washington Rec 20 AP two lawmakers Rep Gossett and Rep Baggs reveal evidence of numerous underground channels allowing thousands of aliens to enter the United States illegally. They warn aliens enter for subversive purposes and plan further inquiries in Detroit after initial New York City findings.
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United States
Congress
Gossett
D-Tex
J. Caleb Baggs
R-Del
Former Browns Pitcher Guilty of Murder in Long Beach
Ralph Blackie Schwamb, 26, once a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, was found guilty of first degree murder in the Long Beach physician Donald Buge case. The jury recommended life imprisonment after about 90 minutes of deliberation. Ted Gardner, Schwamb’s accomplice, pleaded guilty and testified for the state. Sentencing set for January 8.
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Blackie) Schwamb
St. Louis Browns
Long Beach
Donald Buge
Schwamb
Fater
Ted Gardner
Near Record Winter Wheat Crop Forecast
Government foresees next year’s winter wheat near a record 884,658,000 bushels, about two percent below this year. Projected yields depend on Dec 1 conditions and normal weather. Acreage reductions reflect allotments, with price supports around $1.90 a bushel, though droughty areas temper growth in several states.
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Russians Walk Out Of Japan Talks In Tokyo
In Tokyo on Wednesday December 21 the Soviet delegation walked out of the four power allied council for Japan during a heated discussion over the repatriation of Japanese war prisoners from Soviet territory. Lieutenant General Kutma Drevyanka led the Russians from the council chamber after declaring the topic not suitable for review.
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Kem Says UN Responsible For Maintaining Peace
Senator James P. Kem warned in Kansas City that American men arms and money cannot encircle Russia and that world peace rests with the United Nations. He said if the UN charter must be amended it should be done with or without Russia, noting signs that the Marshall Plan in Europe is failing.
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Coal price fixing pleas filed by Kansas City dealers and firms
In Kansas City a group of coal companies and 13 area retail coal dealers pleaded no defense to federal coal price fixing charges. Judge Albert Ridge fined each company and individuals $500, the Greater Kansas City Retail Coal Merchants association $3,000, and its manager Burdette Yeo $4000. Terence M. O'Brien acted as defense attorney.
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Reds Used Girls to Lure Servicemen, Witness Says
Witness testifies before a Senate subcommittee that the Communist party organized Sweethearts of Servicemen to recruit service members. He says SOS clubs used young women to entice servicemen, provide liquor and entertainment, as part of subversive activity.
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GRAND JURY HOBBLES MARAGON INDICTMENT FATE
A federal grand jury in Washington debated whether to indict John Maragon a former White House pass holder now accused of lying to Congress After hearings the panel did not reveal its decision The proceeding also noted remarks by Maj George Vaughan regarding Maragon and his alleged perjury during last summer's Senate investigations subcommittee inquiry.
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Killing of Ex- Sweetheart by Former Boyfriend in Texas
Marilyn Forston, 17, was shot and killed by George Clements, 19, in a Covington hardware store. He then wounded himself. the same pistol had been used by Clements’ brother, Robert, 27, to kill their father-in-law at Itasca last summer. The couple had dated in high school. Forston recently attended Texas Wesleyan College.
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Pleasant Grove
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Ait Daan
Louis Gimbel
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CLO International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen's Union
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Gimbel
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Charles Garrison
George Clements
Clements
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Charles Avery
Itasca
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Cleburne
Tex
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George
Oir Garrison
U S Clamps Travel Ban To Hungary In Protest Note
The United States protested Hungary over the arrest of Vogeler a 38 year old ITT official charging him with spying and sabotage. The note demanded Vogeler's release and warned of damages for injuries. It also cites the recent arrest of Terdel Jacobson and states passports will be stamped not good for travel in Hungary.
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Christmas Tree Douses Flash Fire at Filling Station
Bob Roark used a wet Christmas tree to beat back a flash fire at his West Main and West High streets filling station yesterday evening. Police said the blaze was nearly out when responders arrived. damage was estimated around $200.
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