Romania Crisis Steps Expand Government With Western Help
The U S embassy announced Ambassador Harriman would travel by train to Bucharest with Russian and British officials to implement the foreign ministers conference accord. Vyshinski and Sir Archibald Clark Kerr would accompany, to meet King Mihai and the leftist government as Romania’s government stabilizes with external loan conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioscow
United States
W. Averell Harriir
Buchareste
Foreign Ministers
Andrei Vyshinski
Archibald Clark Kexr
Harriman
Bic
Russia
Romania
Vyshinski
Sir Archibald
Bucharest
Mihai
Allied plan to form global atomic and Far East control
A sweeping postwar framework outlines an international atomic energy commission drawn from 21 nations, with the United States, Soviet Union, Britain, France, China and Canada key players. It also calls for a four power council for Japan, shifting policy authority and advancing democratic reforms in China Korea Romania and Eastern Europe, with timelines for troop withdrawals and government broadening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atomic Commission
U. S
Russia
Britain
France
China
Canada
Truman
Japan
Tokyo
Washington
P S
Four-Power Council
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Byrnes- Bevin-Molotov
Chiang
Molotov
Byrnes
Korea
United States
Bulgaria
Fatherland Front
Italy
Romania
Hungary
Finland
Explosion burns Birmingham pair in Mobile cabin
A newly married Birmingham couple were burned in an explosion at a tourist cabin in Mobile. Wilson was taken to a Mobile hospital in critical condition with major facial burns. The proprietor of the cabin was nearby and authorities investigated the blast.
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Mobile
Birmingham
Wilson
Sermons and Navy Discharges Span Decatur Week
Rev R F Miller will preach at Sixth Avenue Church of God as seaman Charles Bates Haney and aviation mechanic Hugh Parrish receive Navy discharges. Other clergy fills include Rev Robert Glenn at First Christian and Rev Vance Gordon at Westside Presbyterian. Public notices cover court actions, hospital moves, and Christmas-week church events across Decatur with renewals in Red Cross and school reopenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Miller
Sixth Avenue
A of God
Robert Glenn
Falmouth
First Christian Church
Vance Gordon
Florida
Westside Presbyterian Church
Torture Evidence at Furushima War Crimes Trial
Testimony in Yokohama detailed alleged torture of prisoners of war at the Fukuoka camp. Lt. N. E. Churchill of Toledo described brutalities while Lt. Chotaro Furushima faces charges of starvation and mistreatment. related affidavits in Omuta expose further fatal injuries. The courtroom scene included a mistaken visual identification by Col. Murata.
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Duane Hennessy
Yokohama
Fukuoka
Japan
Chotaro Furushima
N. E. Churchill
Toledo
Ohio
U. S
Furushima
Kei Yuri
Omuta
Kyushu Island
James G. Paviokos
Chicago
Army
Noah E. Heard
Salinas
Calif
Col
Sotaro Murata
John W. Renchard
Trenton
N. J
Coronel
Murata
Renchard
Trapped Kentucky miners feared dead as rescue ends
Earl Lewis, superintendent of Kentucky Straight Creek Coal, reported 7000 feet of tunnel may hold the trapped workers after 26 hours of rescue work. Officials had estimated 30 to 530 entombed as teams battled fires and gas, laying 5000 feet of telephone line for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Baker
Woodrow Smith
Flat Lick Ky
Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Company
Pineville
State Highway Patrollman
W. L. Pennington
Earl Lewis
Lewis
W. E. Lewis
Egg Whites Whip Best at Room Temperature
Room temperature egg whites whip best around 70 degrees F. Remove from the refrigerator an hour before whipping to improve volume and texture.
Cotton futures edge higher amid holiday lull
New York cotton futures traded narrowly in quiet pre holiday activity. Investors covered some losses as liquidation and hedge selling met buying from mills, with late session prices down 15 to 40 cents a bale. March at 24.70, May 24.67, July 24.50.
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New York
Nashville Livestock Market Report December sale figures
Nashville Tennessee December 28 market news reports light receipts with cattle near steady and some weakness in canner cows. Top weekly price for good steers around 16.50, vealers 14.00-16.50, hogs 14.55 for 140 300 lb barrows, sheep 10.50-14.00 for lambs and 6.00 for slaughter ewes. Overall demand relatively broad and steady compared with prior week.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Federal-State Market News Service
REBS Praise Yankee Outfit in World War I Service
Soldiers from the South who served in the Yankee division recall the unit fondly. Glennville Georgia native expresses pride in three years of service and no better outfit. William Polk of Montgomery Alabama calls it a “right fine time” to serve with the YD. Louis Sadduth of Birmingham Alabama says he enjoyed “making Rebels of them” and nearly settled among the Yankees after three years, praising the sports and fighting spirit.
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Boston
A. Ritt
Glennville
Corp
William Polk
Montgomery
Ala
Louis L. Sadduth
Birmingham
Color as property of light rays in vision science
Light rays carry color which triggers visual action on the retina. The statement explains color as a physical property of light affecting sight, highlighting the link between wavelength and perception.
Rites Set for Preacher Rev Asa Tapscott
Funeral services for Rev. Asa N. Tapscott 57 who died Saturday will be conducted by Rev Lee Radford of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church at Mt Tabor at 1 p m Saturday. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery Howell directing. The services were postponed to await the arrival of a son Bangs Tapscott from Indio California. Pallbearers include Thyle Cain J H Beggs John Carr Mr Carter Prof Dewey Whitten and Albert Beggs. Nieces will bring the flowers. Other ministers will assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa N. Tapscott
Lee Radford
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Mt. Tabor
Howell
Bangs Tapscott
Indio
Calif
Thyle Cain
J. H. Beggs
John Carr
Bombs Hit Jerusalem Police. Several Britons Killed
In Jerusalem a coordinated bombing hit the police headquarters area and an arms store union. One British assistant police superintendent and four Basutoland police officers were among the dead or injured. A curfew was set at 11 p.m. as riots feared. The blast near Jaffa Road caused major structural damage and power outages. Denis Flanagan, an assistant superintendent, was shot while inspecting a mine near a cinema.
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Jerusalem
Criminal Investigation Department
Jaffa Road
Denis Flanagan
Neaar
Union Chair Says AFL Might Seek Federal Takeover Over Strikes
An AFL executive indicated the union could ask the federal government to intervene in the strike bound Pennsylvania and Central Creation difficulties across 18 Eastern states. CIO electrical workers threaten a 200000 strong walkout with General Electric to meet federal conciliators next Wednesday. Westinghouse also agreed to talks as CIO elect workers plan a January 5 board meeting to set strike actions. Across the country work stoppages persist, idling about 386000 workers including at General Motors.
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AFL
Pennsylvania
CIO
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co
CIO Electrical Workers Executive Board
General Motors
Short Traditional New Year Dish Fails In Decatur
Decatur grocers report a shortage of black eyed peas for New Year’s Day 1946 while hog jowl remains plentiful. Merchants say no black eyed peas have been on the market for months and few expect a supply until after the new year. Some stores expect hog fowl to be available though not everywhere yet. The custom links eating the peas and hog fowl to good fortune for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Company vow on ability to pay sparks broader policy clash
Merritt argued the dispute mirrored a national policy struggle, beyond the company and union, framing it as an ideological fight on free enterprise. He said the issue belongs to Congress, as the case reveals weaknesses in confidence about ability to pay. Even a worm can learn from experience.
Three Cars In Collision Near Highway Twenty
A three car crash near Highway 20 about 8:30 last night injured three people with minor cuts. Wallace Victor Neal of Knoxville drove west and was blinded by lights, crossing the road and knocking down seven guard rail posts. Grady Lott of Decatur stopped to aid Neal when Herschel Lee Jackson, 14, also of Decatur, collided with both cars. Damages totaled 700 dollars with Neal 500, Jackson 175, Lott 25, and guard rails 385. all injured were in the Lott vehicle.
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Highway Department
Highway 20
Baugh
Wallace Victor Neal
Knoxville
Tenn
Grady Lott
Decatur
Neal
Herschel Lee Jackson
Lott
Jackson
Vera Brad- AliGue Borden
Decatur x
Irs Slatton
Small Holes in Underwear Warn of Further Damage
A caution advises that tiny fabric holes or breaks in underwear can expand if not repaired promptly. Early addressing prevents larger rips or unraveling and reduces need for patching later.
Truman Leaves Independence for Washington After Christmas Visit
President Truman departed Independence for Washington at 8:37 a.m. CST ending a three day Christmas stay with family and friends. He paid a fourth call on his mother Martha Truman and planned a statewide radio address to review the administrative program and labor proposals. He may tour cities afterward to present his case directly to the people. Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret, who traveled by train, planned to return to Washington in January.
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Kansas City
Truman
Washington
Independence
Martha Rruntan
Grandview
White House
Moscow
James F.byrnes
Margaret
Congress
State of the Union
Alabama draft board honors set for White House ceremony
Montgomery officials will draw a name from a fish bowl of 219 Alabama draft board members to represent the state at a White House ceremony Jan. 2. The event honors non compensated Selective Service personnel with five years service. Gov. Sparks will select a delegate and three alternates. Major Potter notes about 1,500 volunteers have two years or more service and will receive medals at Montgomery on Jan. 22.
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Montgomery
Ala
Truman
Chauncey Sparks
White House
Congress
Bruce B. Potter
State Draft Headquarters
Potter
Sparks
Holiday Breakfast Buffet Ideas for Guests
If you are hosting for the holidays, set up a breakfast buffet with multiple fruit juice bottles in ice, one or two hot dishes, and a selection of cereals for guests. This approach offers variety and a casual, welcoming start to the day.
Snowflake formation linked to warmer air temperatures
researchers note that the most intricate snowflake shapes emerge when ambient air is relatively warm, suggesting temperature conditions influence crystal complexity and structure.
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Security Council
MIME
Charles Bates Haney
Elkmont
Navy
Hugh Parrish
Holly Pond
Ora M. Chenault
Ninth Ave. W
Cpl
Martin S. Chenault
Los Angeles
20Th Air Force
Marianas
Camp Shelby
Miss
William B. Strong
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
O’neal Jackson Keel
New Hope
Ee Navy
Southside Baptist Church
Eubern Halbrooks
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Douglas. L. Sharp
Aviation Ordnanceman
Board of Deacons
BTU
WMU
Central Methodist Church
George A.rice
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
J. N. Laubenthal
G. M. Davenport
Roy Garnett
Sixth Avenue West
Pacific
Howard and
Grant Garnett
Saluda, S. C
L. T. Jones
Trinity
S. B. Norris
Decatur 1
Dennis Maze
Somerville
Morgan Area Price Control Board
Morgan County
Den
Sarah McDonald
Mrs
T. L. McDonald
Canal Street
E. W. Fisher
Decatur General Hospital
Billy
Aldridge
Hartselle
Decatur General
L. M. Aday Sr
Decatur 3
Sean Lagen
Paul L. Masterson
W. E. Masterson
Sgt
Paul Masterson
Linz
Austria
Russell, Johnson
Morgan
The
American Red Cross
R. D. Jones
Fairview Baptist Church
O. T. Bolding
Baugh Infirmary
Patricia Key
the Baugh Infirmary
H. Simmons
N. R. Lovelady
East Moulton Street
Ermon Wray
Peggy McDonald
Birmingham Southern
Mary Elisabeth McDonald
U. 8
N. Y. Cotton
Joe Bailey Humphreys
Crockett
Tex
David J. Day, Jr
Rockport
Ind
Frank H. Morrison
Atlanta
Joshua V. Davidson
Bridgeton
Louis Geffen
Josh Evans
Vinita
Okla
Phillip J. Faherty, Jr
Lambertsville
Pat J. Sullivan
Chattanooga
R. Frank Smith
Smith
Frank Joseph Smith
Sullivan
Smiths
Ance
Mini
James L.rankin
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