Epidemic Danger Follows Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts
An American LST heads to Shingu with medical supplies as U S relief workers warn of epidemic risk after Honshu quake and tidal wave. Reports place Shingu casualties at 37 dead, 2,805 homes destroyed, 180000 homeless, with extensive property losses looming.
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Miles W. Vaughn
Tokyo
Shingo
Honshu
Richard Day
American Red Cross
Kushimito
Shingu
J. B. Vanderpool
U. S. Sth Division
Vanderpool
Earthquake Devastates 24 Prefectures Across Nation
The home ministry reports 24 affected prefectures after the quake before dawn. Two boats wrecked or carried out to sea, 43 bridges damaged, 185 roads seriously harmed, 7 350 homes ruined, and 2 741 washed away. Relief teams from American and Japanese Red Cross, the Japanese government, and Allied Occupation forces operate in stricken areas. Lt. Gen. Chu Shiming, head of the Chinese mission in Tokyo, hopes for relief shipments from China soon.
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Japar Ments
Home Ministry
Red Cross
Chu Shim-ming
Tokyo
China
Red Cross Reports Strong Response to Pledge Appeal
Amos Jones, chairman of the Houston County Red Cross Chapter, reported today that the response to a recent pledge appeal was very encouraging. The appeal noted that corporations and individuals supporting organized charities can deduct from their income taxes, and checks were received before year’s end.
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Amos Jones
Houston County Red Cross
Red Cross
Jones
Actes
Auto Fire Damages Nothing At All Near Gates Street
An automobile owned by Chadyv Howard caught fire last night at 207 South Gates near Crean. Crews from the fire department arrived and reported no injuries or property damage beyond the vehicle. Assistant Clark Wars stated investigators assessed the scene.
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Chadyv
Howard Canedt
South Gates
Etree
Crean
President Truman Leads Nation In Christmas Welcome
President Truman lights the White House Christmas tree and delivers a national Yule greeting broadcast by major networks. Guests include patients from Army and Navy hospitals. Marine Band performs as cadets and scouts stand guard. He will travel to Independence, Missouri, for a 24 hour holiday before returning to Washington.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Executive Mansion
Dothan
Army and Navy
Washington High School
U.S. Marine Band
Independence
Missouri
Congress
World Food Report paints dark picture for many nations
United Nations FAO warning that widespread hunger and near starvation persist in war torn areas, with Europe and the Orient facing deterioration. Nations outside the United States show insufficient improvement while surplus countries like North America fare better. The report urges tighter controls and food economy measures amid UNRRA wind-down and US shifting to unilateral aid.
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World Food Report
Washington
United Nations Food and Agriculture
United States
FAO
UNRRA
United Nations Assembly
Europe
Orient
Soviet Union
North America
Taft Seeks Senate Committee Chair The 1948 Presidential Outlook
In the 80th Congress Republicans aim to revise Roosevelt era charters and permits, challenging rights laws. Taft faces committee choices, selecting a panel likely to wind down major business by 1941, with the next presidential campaign in 1948 looming.
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Truman
Congress
Senate
Taft
Jamaica Plain football player breaks leg after game
William Hor an, 18, of Jamaica Plain and member of the Boston Trade School football team, played a tough game against Technical High without injury but broke a leg on the way to the dressing room. In Travancore, women are heirs of property and serve as family guardians.
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Boston
William Horan
Jamaica Plain
Travancore
India
World Zionist Congress seeks new leadership in Basel
American Zionist leaders moved to form new leadership for the World Zionist Organization as they rejected Chaim Weizmann for the presidency and voted against participation in the London conference on Palestine. Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver emerged as a leading figure amid debates over violence, British rule, and new Jewish settlements in the Negev and along the Palestine seacoast.
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Basel
Switzerland
World Zionist Organization
Congress
Chaim Weizmann
Abba Hillel Silver
Cleveland
The
Zionist Organization of America
Congress Zionist
Palestine
Weizsmann
London
Zionist Movement
General Council of
Zionist Organization
Negev Desert
Palestine Seacoast
Christmas Baskets Delivered By Legion In Houston County
The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary distributed twenty five Christmas baskets to needy families in Houston County this morning. Each basket valued at about one dollar included flour sugar coffee lard canned goods fruit nuts and candy plus toys for children. Commander Pete Colds praised the drive as outstanding and thanked volunteers for their swift help and generous support.
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The
American Legion
Houston County
Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
Legionnaires
Pete Colds
Dasher
Christmas Carols Tonight by Local Church Service
The Rev Lawrence Baxter invites members of all denominations to attend Christmas Eve services at the local church with Mrs Chiff Senn to be organist. Richland, Wash reports note on visitors including Mrs Acheson, Mrs Paul Ellis and Florence Cr trio arriving from Chicago.
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Chiff Senn
Lawrence Baxter
Threat Of FEPC Measure Faces Senate Filibuster
Washington AP The new Senate faces a potential filibuster as advocates propose reviving a permanent Fair Employment Practice Commission. Rev Allen Knight Chalmers and A Philip Randolph say a revised draft will be introduced next month seeking sponsors. Senator McClellan predicts another filibuster and talks to death, while Senator Millikin plans a factual survey on state and national FEPC and anti poverty efforts. He opposes coercive wage laws but backs a persuasive, sound measure.
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Senate
Francis J. Kelly Washington
Allen Knight Chalmers
A. Philip Randolph
National Council For A Permanent
FEPC
McClellan
D-Aick
Millikin
Cole
Republican Steering Committee
Pope links peace to Bethlehem in Christmas address
The pope urged action against hunger and anti religious currents as he warned that world peace remains fragile. He tied justice to Christian duty from Bethlehem, calling for adherence to principles of the Atlantic Charter and the will of God. Addressed to cardinals and broadcast worldwide.
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Italy
Europe
Bethlehem
College of Cardinals
Fear and tension mark Chinese Soviet relations in wartime text
The piece notes widespread hunger among Chinese residents and posters urging departure of American forces as a path to peace. It mentions Soviet leverage of U S lend lease aid and American-made transport in Dairen, with Moscow and Russian envoys deeply scrutinizing actions. Observers link fear to political calculations guiding Soviet decisions and a tense ultimatum to a U S Navy courier.
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America
China
Red Army
Moscow
No more sweaters please says Tommy Manvilli
A garbled collection of names and phrases lists people such as Tommy Manvilli Hirohite Harry Trumann Greta Garbo Milton Berle and Santa with mixed, nonsensical lines about commerce, politics, film, and a wish for peace. The fragmentary text reads like overheard snippets or a satirical collage from a newspaper page.
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Tommy Manvilli
Reno
Hirohite
National Association of Manufacturers
Henry
Tlenrsy Raaser
Ang civ
Milton Berle
Gea
Joe Miller
Hellywood
Fatience
Harry Trumann
Joe Louis
Joe Stalin
Jasten Churchul
Happy Chandler
Greta Garbo
Santa
Hal Boyie
Othman Turns Santa Claus Gig Washington Big Wigs Their Du
Washington Christmas satire by Frederick C. Othman envisions a holiday gift drop at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The narrator lists whimsical, pointed gifts for public figures and institutions, lampooning federal offices, lawmakers, and officials with humorous, playful props and quips.
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Othman
Santa Claus
Gig Washington
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Louisville
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U. S. Senate
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