China Won't Aid World Communists, US Experts Say
Washington reports quote Far Eastern experts from the State Department noting Moscow and Beijing face a complex entanglement. They forecast no split between Chinese Reds and Moscow, cautioning China’s economy and manpower limits keep it from becoming a Soviet satellite. Recognition of Communist China remains pending American policy.
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Mid Air Collision Involving Corsair And C47 Injures None
A Marine Corsair and a transport C47 collided in mid air over the Elizabeth City area. The transport landed safely at Edenton base with Maj. Walter T. Warren piloting the craft. The Corsair pilot, 1st Lt. Ward, bailed out successfully and was unharmed. Coast Guard helicopter crews reported Ward’s condition as stable and transported him for further examination.
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End to School Segregation in East St Louis
East St Louis public schools will end racial segregation on January 10 as the Board of Education unanimously adopts a resolution for the start of the second semester. Illinois has a state anti segregation law for public schools, with new regulations tying state funds to desegregation efforts. The board calls on all citizens to eliminate prejudice and ensure equal opportunity across school activities.
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Santa themed programs in the Voice of America broadcasts
The report notes Santa Claus figure used in US government broadcasts to Russia and the Soviet propaganda framing around Christmas. It mentions Americans learning to hate and fear. Russia redefines Christmas to New Year with trees and gifts, and official signs of Christmas reflect Communist messaging.
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Lieutenant Governor Inter Attacks Folsom in Senate Row
G. Tazer Inter, lieutenant governor, blasted Governor Jet E. Folsom over claims he organized the Senate to oppose the governor. Inter defended his actions as constitutional and in the state’s best interests, saying he was elected by the people and accountable to them. The dispute followed Folsom’s Monroeville speech criticizing Inter for breaking with him in past sessions.
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Ward Sails Tonight From Yokohama
Angus Ward former U S Consul General at Mukden will sail on the President Wilson tonight for the United States. Ward will be accompanied by his wife and 11 Mukden staff members. On arrival in San Francisco he will go to Washington to report to the State Department.
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Official Election Canvass Shows Seven Amendments Approved
Montgomery AP reports a statewide election canvass shows seven of nine constitutional amendments approved. No. 4 and No. 5 failed, with Nos. 2 and 3 winning by wide margins. No. 1 and No. 4 authorize hospital bonds and matching federal funds, while No. 3 allows counties to levy hospital taxes ahead of federal money. Regional results cited include Marion, St. Clair, Cherokee, Lawrence, and Madison counties.
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Madison County
Christmas Holiday Traffic Fatality Estimate Scrutinized
CHICAGO AF The National Safety Council warns the three day Christmas period could see 435 traffic deaths the largest pre holiday estimate yet. The figure covers immediate deaths from Friday six p m to Monday midnight and aims to shock the public into caution during the holiday travel surge.
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National Safety Council
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Earthquake Recorded in La Plata Argentina
Earth tremor registered by La Plata University seismograph amid reports of a strong quake in Passguey area with initial indications of notable seismic activity and warnings issued locally.
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Yaster Ararury Wa Fay
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Sheriff Promises to Revoke Pistol Permits for Desirables
Sheriff J Writ Cameron proposes to void pistol permits for any applicant deemed of bad character after Malone accuses him of issuing permits indiscriminately. The letter to Melona released by The Eagle cites a list showing 117 permits issued so far this year and demands a written list of “bad characters” with two references for each.
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Six Blasts In Future Means Run Six Blasts In Future
Dothan residents were told to heed six blasts from the city fire siren as a warning signal. Two blasts indicate minor emergencies, three blasts major, and six blasts trigger an emergency response with National Guard possibly called to Montgomery Highway. Police Chief Eddie D Kelley noted Section 17 of the municipal traffic code requires drivers to stop and yield to approaching emergency vehicles. motorists must clear the street when sirens or bells are heard.
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Europe
Eddie D. Kelley
Spirit Of Christmas Lifts Struggling Shallmar Md Town
In Shallmar Maryland a despairing mountain town distributes aid as 80 children receive food and clothing from trucks traveling the narrow road. More than 3,000 in goods arrive from across the states, with proceeds to fund lunches and apparel for residents still coping after mine closure. Neighboring communities share the relief effort as Christmas spirit spreads beyond Shallmar.
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MacArthur presses for probe into missing Japanese POWs
General Douglas MacArthur urged Washington to seek an independent investigation into 278,000 missing Japanese prisoners captured by the Soviet Union. He denounced Soviet hypocrisy and called the move a smokescreen to distract from repatriation. A Japanese delegation outside the Soviet Embassy demanded information on missing prisoners and faced delays and guard resistance.
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Tokyo
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Washington
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Allied Council For Japan
United States
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Tallulah Bankhead Captivates Home Crowd in Montgomery
In Montgomery last night Tallulah Bankhead starred in a confederacy themed performance to a rousing reception. She introduced her aunt Marie Benkhold Owen, director of the Alabama Archives and History Department, while her late father and uncle, both politicians, were noted figures in Congress.
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House
Washington
Sa. John Bankhead
Ala
New York City Sets One Day Postal Record in 1909
Christmas 1909 boosted New York City post office receipts to 1,000,859 dollars, the first time a single day’s figures topped the previous peak. Postmaster Albert Goldman reported the surge, noting 46 percent higher than normal and marking a historic holiday mailing spike.
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New York
New York City
Albert Goldman
Record Safety Year Seen For Coal Miners
Pittsburgh AP reports 1949 could be the safest year in U S coal mining history with only two major disasters in the final week. Safety gains credited to strikes, safety programs, education, and equipment. industry aims to finish year without a major disaster despite holiday mine closings and ongoing safety checks.
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Pittsburgh
Walepal Coal Association
National Sty
United States
Burea Not Mines
FBI Men Enter UAW Bomb Plot
DETROIT AP FBI moved in today to tackle a dynamite plot against the CIO United Auto Workers Union at its Detroit headquarters. Police said clues to the origin of Tuesday night’s blast were lacking as federal intervention, ordered by Attorney General Howard McGrath, marked a rare government move in UAW troubles.
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Child Fatally Struck By Truck Near Late Sunday
A three year old child was fatally injured when struck by a truck near late Sunday. Driver Warren, a truck deliverer, failed to stop after the collision. Blakely William Anstey jailed on involuntary manslaughter charge after bond posted. Sheriff Howell reported the truck driven by Warren failed brakes and could not stop in time.
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Snow Storms Hamper Travel Across Midwest States
The Western and Central United States faced cold, ice and snow with travel disruption and widespread power and communications outages in several midwestern areas. Snowfalls reached up to inches in Kansas while Nebraska Missouri Iowa Wisconsin and Upper Michigan reported sleet and rain. Temperatures plunged with a new Arctic air mass moving in from Canada, then moderated in California as conditions varied across the nation.
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Battle Over Air Force Size Divides Congress
Washington reports a fresh clash between Senate and House over Air Force strength and reserve units. The dispute centers on 70 combat groups and 108 aircraft requested by the President, with the Navy and defense budget bodies-aligned committees in flux. House and Senate conference hearings aim to resolve funding and force structure, while Truman-era directives loom over the stalled legislation.
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Baraghet Armed Services
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Mrs Minnie Murdock to be Buried Friday
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Murdock will be held Friday at 10 a m at the church with Rev Reedene officiating. Interment follows in a local cemetery. She moved to Dothan from River Junction Fiz about 35 years ago and was a member of the Eastern Star and Selvia Church. Survivors include her daughter Mitchell and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Bon Recher Frank Vana and others. honorary members of the Eastern Star and stewards of Selma Church will attend.
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Selma Church
Growers Invited for Camellia Exhibit at Houston Hotel
Dothan Men and broader Kamellia growers will display prize blooms in an educational exhibit at the Houston Hotel dining room from 2 to 9 p m on January 6. Frank Covington Jr named general chair to organize the event with commercial displays from Alabama Florida and Georgia nurseries and grafting demonstrations to show transforming common varieties into outstanding cultivars.
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