Hays urges voluntary FEPC plan to avert rights clash
U.S. Representative Brooks Hays of Arkansas proposes a voluntary program to aid Negroes as a path to head off a civil rights fight in Congress. He argues federal policy should avoid political maneuvering and stresses equal pay and noncoercive FEPC measures while opposing extreme mandatory action.
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Truman Backers See Limits On Fair Deal Passage
Washington reporters outline factors limiting the Fair Deal agenda in 1950 Congress. Campaign year pressure, a possible short session, and many bills already on the program will constrain action. All 435 House seats and 34 of 86 Senate seats will be fought next year, with extended Senate filibusters likely to slow other business.
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Christmas Quiet in Dothan Says Police and LEOs
Christmas observance in Dothan Wiregrass reported minimal crime. Town law enforcement noted only one murder attempt arrest, several stabbings, burglaries, and fireworks violations, with most inmates released on own bonds for the holiday weekend.
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Abdullah In Iraq Amid Baghdad Visit By Jordanian Leader
Amman reports King Abdullah and a Jordanian delegation arrived in Baghdad for talks described as political in nature. The entourage includes the interior and other ministers and is slated to stay about five days.
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Folsom's Christmas Message Urges Help For Negroes
Alabama Governor James B. Folsom urged a more distributive approach toward Black citizens in a Christmas broadcast. He questioned whether Negroes receive a fair share of living standards, medical care, and professional opportunities, calling for fellowship and action beyond talk. He cited 35 percent of Alabama’s population and urged progress toward equality.
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Twelve Japs Plead Guilty at Siberia Bacteriological Trial
Moscow radio says twelve Japanese officers pleaded guilty to charges of preparing for and taking part in bacteriological warfare at the Khabarovsk trial opening in Siberia. The first day centered on Kiyoshi Kawashima, described as an active participant in research, production, and use of bacteriological warfare, with reports that about 3,000 prisoners died in five years of experiments from lethal infection.
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Kiyoshi Kawashima
Moscow
Brannan to Decide on Putting Soybeans Under Controls
Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan may decide soon whether to place soybeans and dry beans under production controls to curb surpluses next year. Observers see the move as a test of his stance on charges of regimentation. If he follows aides favoring allotments, it could signal belief he can persuade farmers with limited regimentation.
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Washington
Charles FP. Ragnaly
Brannan
Christmas Air Hangs Over US
Christmas brought mixed fortunes as americans enjoyed celebrations yet faced more than 400 violent deaths during the holiday period. A Hyndman fire destroyed much of the town, with one woman missing and dozens injured, while New York City logged a water gain of 160 million gallons for the holidays.
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Evergreen Christmas Eve blaze destroys six businesses
In Evergreen Alabama a Christmas Eve fire destroyed six business establishments causing about 200000 dollars in damage. Firefighters from four neighboring towns assisted the Evergreen department. The blaze began around 1 p.m. and was controlled after about three hours as about 10000 people watched.
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VA dividend checks due in January for life insurance
Veterans Administration officials expect the first G L Insurance dividend checks to reach mailboxes by mid January. The program aims to distribute about 2 billion dollars, after delays caused by extensive preliminary work.
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Defeat Conceded Over School Aid Bill Author
Washington leaders conceded the effort to resolve the religious dispute over federal aid to parochial schools has failed. House Labor Committee faces a long fight as senators and Catholic leaders clash on whether private schools should receive state and federal funds and auxiliary services. Francis Cardinal Spellman and Eleanor Roosevelt lead opposing factions as the stalemate deepens.
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President Presents Jackson Statue To Jackson County
President Truman formally presented Jackson County with a 12 foot equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson unveiled by his daughter Margaret Truman on the courthouse lawn in Independence. About 1500 people gathered as Truman recalled Jackson County history and past courthouse costs.
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Charles Keck
Seven Die As Tokyo Quakes Hit North of Tokyo
Three strong earthquakes struck a region 80 miles northwest of Tokyo today, killing seven people and injuring about 50. In Imaichi 30 homes and several warehouses collapsed or were damaged, causing most of the casualties. Tokyo and Yokohama reported cracked windows and felt shocks but no major damage.
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Holiday Traffic Toll Tops Four Hundred Dead
An early Christmas surge in fatal accidents has pushed the holiday death toll past 400, with 303 people dying in traffic incidents since Friday. The National Safety Council warns the figure may rise to nearly 495 in traffic alone as freezing rain and dangerous roads spread across Michigan Illinois Missouri and the Midwest.
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Solon Credits Public With Economy Aid
Washington AP reports one Congress member credits the public and voters with a push for economy. Senator Dworshak says a genuine trend toward balancing the budget is emerging and cites extensive voter mail urging him to curb spending and resist tax increases. He notes he has advocated this for a decade in both House and Senate.
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Hermit Gimlett Seeks Hard Money Trek To Washington
Frank E. Gimlett, a white haired hermit from Canon City, plans his annual trip to Washington to urge Congress to adopt hard money. He favors silver and gold rather than paper currency and hopes to testify before the House Ways and Means and Senate Banking committees, recalling a past pension debate with a senator.
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Christmas Fire Destroys Pa town. one dead
In Hyndman Pennsylvania a Christmas fire swept through the town center, destroying more than three blocks of business district and many homes. The body of Mrs Corrine Fisher was identified as the victim, with her home the fire's origin. Police and volunteers battled the blaze for hours as crews from neighboring communities aided. Major damages were estimated near one million dollars.
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Hyndmans Operator Says She Doesnt Feel Like Heroine
Mrs Helen Turner 22 chief telephone operator who stayed at her switchboard as Hyndman town burned says she does not feel like a heroine She helped direct firefighting and medical equipment while power and lines failed Burgess Ernest Hardin credits her with helping save the town Her husband and child were away at a farm 20 miles distant when the fire began Turned over control to handle the crisis and stayed trained as fire destroyed the business district and home infrastructure Also notes London rail strike disrupted service affecting Kempton meet bound fans
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Syrian president resigns after failed coalition create new government
President Hashem El Atacsy, elected two weeks ago in Damascus, resigned amid Newama El Quds failure to form a stable government. Party leaders convened immediately in hopes of selecting a candidate capable of forming a functioning cabinet and ensuring political survival.
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