Eisenhower seen as GOP nominee by Landon and allies
Former Gov. Alfred M. Landon, last GOP candidate, told reporters Eisenhower will win the 1948 nomination if world tensions rise. He noted a spontaneous grass roots movement backing Ike and described him as highly qualified. Landon recalled Ike will retire early next year and assume Columbia University presidency before the Philadelphia convention.
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Daight D. Eisenhower
Kansas
White House
Alfred M. Landon
Ske
Landon
Eisenhower
Tandon
Pennsylvania
Nathan B. Wilams
Fasten
Penneyivania Tenge
Army
St F
Calam
F Street Club
Joseph K. Grunty
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Arthur Vandenberg
R-Mich
Pemenniyanis
Taft
Ike
Williams
Grundy
Joseph HR. Grundy
Willams
Harrisburg
Europe
Columbia
Philadelphia
Assembly Refuses Communist Probe of Rome Strike
Rome Senate rejected a communist push to investigate police action during a two day general strike in Rome province. The vote was 216 to 111 after a session marked by shouting and interruptions. Reports say police, with 67,000 on duty nearby, faced accusations of provocation while unions claim victory and the government denies concessions.
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Rome
Constituent Assembly
Umberto Terracini
Isbor
Gian Carlo Pajetta
Alcide de Gasperi
Juvenile Delinquency Cases Decline in 1946 47
New York AP Attorney General Tom Clark announced a drop in juvenile delinquency cases reaching federal courts in the 1946 47 fiscal year for the first time in years. He cited a nearly 500 dollar relief in the federal courts load and called the outlook encouraging, though he did not provide exact case figures.
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New York
Tom Clark
Clark
New York Daily Mirror
Barkina Of Spaniel Saves Girl In Fire
HOLLYWOOD AP The park ing of her pet cocker spaniel puppy yesterday awakened Abigail Tommye Adams an actress from Greenville N C who found her apartment in flames forcing her to flee in her night gown in chilly temperature She said she received an early morning call from comedian George Jessel in New York and may have forgotten a lighted cigarette before sleeping She lost all her clothing and jewelry in the fire.
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Hollywood
Pretty Abigail
Tommye Adams
Greenville
N. C
George Jessel
New York
Christmas vacation announced for students end of week
Bright holiday colors light the town as families plan for a short vacation. Superintendents Bruce Flurry and Solomon Baxter confirmed classes end at noon Friday, December 19, with two full weeks off from Friday afternoon until 8 a.m. January 5, giving children time to enjoy the season and Santa’s surprises.
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Junior
Sister
Bruce Flurry
Solomon Baxter
Two Young Sisters Die In Kerosene Blast
Montgomery AP report says two young Calloway sisters Ila Faye four and Violet two died after a kerosene blast while their brother James 15 tried to start a fire at their home near Chesson east of Montgomery. Parents Mr and Mrs G T Calloway suffered minor burns. the house burned.
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Montgomery
Cheason
Ale
St, Margaret Hospital
Ila Faye Calloeway
Violet
James Calloway
G. T. Calloway
Chesson
Ma’con County
Calloway
James
Tia Faye
Week-Long Argument On Rates Expected
Washington AP reports the Interstate Commerce Commission scheduled a full week of oral argument starting Monday on railroads petition for a permanent 30 percent freight rate increase. The ICC had approved a 10 percent temporary rise in October to cover higher operating costs while final long term revisions are decided. About 85 attorneys and spokesmen will present final arguments, leading to public hearings on the proposed revision.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Emergency relief plan links China aid to Europe funds
The bill contends future relief for China may be repaid from funds earmarked for Europe. Conferees trimmed or kept provisions on wheat carry over and Russian influence while projecting shipments to France Italy and Austria before March. House Republicans voiced concerns over China allocations amid broader emergency aid debates.
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Congress
House
Vanderberg
John Voros
Ohio
John
State Department
France
Italy
Austria
Vandenberg
Conference Committee
Truman
Russia
Communist Party
Senate
U. S
Clarence Cannon
D-Mo
House Appropriations Committee
Violence Flares Across Jerusalem and Jaffa Border
A three hour gun exchange between Jewish and Arab groups escalated in the border area near Jerusalem and Jaffa with casualties reported on both sides. Earlier, bombs in Old Jerusalem and Jaffa killed Arabs and injured dozens, while clashes in Safad and Yahudiya added to the mounting toll as Arab and Jewish factions blamed each other amid a curfew and arson fires in Jerusalem stores.
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Bulle
Acrefa
Mansuen
Guukre
Reva Zval Leumi
Old Jerusalem
Jaffa
Safad
Jerusalem
Yahudiya
Tel Aviv
Menahem Belgin
Haganah
Jewish Agency
Damascus Gate
Holy Sepulcher
Peanut shipment aids European recovery in Wiregrass plan
Bryson said the Dothan Oil Mill contract is about two thirds filled with the remaining peanuts to be shipped next week. After delivery in Rotterdam the nuts will go to plants for crushing and labor will help reduce unemployment in Europe.
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Bryson
Dothan
Rotterdam
Europe
Political addresses across Alabama discuss pensions and taxes
Sen James S Coleman Greene speaks before Selma Kiwanis. Rep Norman Harris Morgan cites Governor Folsom’s road bond plan as fiscally unsound and warns of higher taxes. Harris criticizes misrepresentation in the amendment debate. Gov Folsom defends pension and road programs urging defeat of the amendment as his stump tour ends. Lawrence Dumas notes legislative relations. Folsom schedules announced for next week.
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Young Men's Business Club
Birmingham
James S. Coleman
Greene
Selma Kiwanis Club
Norman Harris
Morgan
Madison County
Harris
Morgan County
Folsom
Huntsville
Scottsboro
Stevenson
Lawrence Dumas
Jefferson
Civitan Club
Lowins
Republicans Adopt Partial Truman Program On Inflation
The GOP controlled House backs about half of Truman’s 10 point plan while avoiding immediate stand by authority for universal price and wage controls. They urge production growth, spending cuts, export limits, and voluntary conservation measures. A banking panel bill to curb living costs advances, proposing four steps including temporary anti trust relief for price reductions.
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Senate
Truman
GOP
House Committee
House Banking Committee
Rep. Wolcott
R-Mich
Peace In Italy To Be Maintained, President Declares
President Truman said the United States will withdraw its occupation troops from Italy but keep interest in preserving a free and independent Italy. He warned that if Italy's freedom is threatened the U.S. will consider appropriate measures to maintain peace and security, signaling concern over Soviet actions as American forces exit Leghorn. The move accompanies the emergency European aid and Marshall Plan efforts to bolster democratic governments against communism.
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Washington
Truman
U. S
Italy
Russia
United States
House
Senate
Europe
United Nations
State Department
Leghorn
Train passenger coach incident near Magdeburg report
Berlin dispatch reports a passenger coach incident on a Russian train between Bremerhaven and Berlin. The coach door or window opened at a small station near Magdeburg as the train passed, with most passengers described as G.L.'s. Authorities noted this was the second incident involving Teer who took no action.
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Berlin
Bremerhaven
G.l's
Magdeburg
Tean
Alabama Man Admits Theft To Rekindle Estranged Wife
Charles W. Bellefontaine, 32, a circus roustabout, confessed stealing jewelry and clothes valued at 3 700 from Navy Captain Douglas Z. Prehn in Brooklyn, then fled to Horton Alabama hoping to win back his wife Ann Cardwell. He later admitted keeping 1300 in jewelry from the burglary. He faces Brooklyn grand larceny charges.
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York
Charles W. Bellefontaine
Alabama
Bellefontaine
Rockland
Mass
Navy
Douglas Z. Prehn
Brooklyn
Prehn
Horton
Ala
Ann Cardwell
New York
Mother and nine children live in a chicken coop
A mother and her nine children inhabit an eight by twelve foot chicken coop near Hershey Pennsylvania while awaiting a home. Troops remain in Trieste under UN and Allied supervision as governing arrangements await UN approval. About 1,600 American occupation soldiers are scheduled for withdrawal by midnight.
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Hershey, Pa
Free Territory of
Trieste
International Area
Farmers urged to stay on the land amid modern farming gains
O Neal, a 72 year old Alabama farmer and federation president since 1931, says modern methods and machinery reduce risk for farmers. He notes postwar profits and debt relief after World War I, warns agriculture still carries risk, and touts federation achievements including legislative program adoption and uniting Midwestern and Southern blocs for common interests.
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O'Neal
Weerie
Harding
Midwest
Christmas Move After Home Sale Drives Family to Coop
Mrs. Charles Fox and her family, ages 11 months to 18 years, moved into a city coop after their home of 12 years was sold. Fox works in a steel plant and operates apartment house furnaces at night, sleeping on a cellar bench. The mother and two youngest children share a three quarter cot while the others sleep on blankets on the floor.
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