World War II era tensions flare across Middle East and Europe
Senate subcommittee invites 33 industry labor and government leaders to discuss domestic oil and coal shortages. In Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, fighting erupts as Hagana and Arab forces clash near Jaffa. casualties reported, with Arab allies mobilizing. Britain considers halting arms shipments amid Arab threats. UN Security Council prepares to address Palestine division as Soviet proposals surface. Strikes in France demand higher wages, with unions pressing for 10,800 francs and government concessions amid anti-strike measures.
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United Mine Workers
AFL
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Massacla
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Ham
England
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Stern
Hagana
Tel Aviv
Paul Revere
Jewish Defense Army
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Haganascure
Jerusalem
Palestine Liberation Committee
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Syria
Holy Land
Palestine
Rift
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Ant
Morocco
Cairo
North Africa
London
Whitehall
Britain
Foreign Office
House of Commons
Lake Success
UN Security Council
General Assembly
Council
Lebannon
Egypt
Government offers strike settlement with wage and price study
A government plan ends a strike by ordering workers back to work tomorrow while extending cost of living bonuses of 1600 francs per month to millions who did not strike. The move includes retroactive benefits dating to December 14 and immediate studies to stabilize salaries and prices.
Two State Policemen Leaving Announced in Arlesion
ARLESION December 9 Superintendent W E Burchett announced the resignation of Trooper W E Stark of the state police stop team effective tomorrow. Stark, a 12 and one half year veteran, will return to his family near Sninnston to handle business affairs. Also, Set W L Wolford of Berkeley Springs is retiring on disability effective December 31.
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Arlesion
W. E. Burchett
W. E. Stark
Moundsville
Sninnston
Surchett
W. L. Wolford
Berkeley Springs
Smoke control petitions aim to curb city soot spread
A local group drafted petitions urging Grafton officials to make it a misdemeanor to spread smoke or soot within city limits. About 50 petitions circulate. D A R endorses the project while Quota Club and Business Girls did not vote on record. Builders of the Great Wall of China are described as sauerkraut to combat deficiencies from an all rice diet.
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Uusemura Ium
Mason
City of
Grafton
Quota Club
D.A.R
Business Girls
D. A R
Bainess Girls
China
Montpelier Arrests Under New Strike Law
At Montpelier 18 men were arrested under a drastic anti strike law for obstructing workers at an automobile plant. The action follows failed offer discussions and signals government enforcement against labor disruption.
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Montpelier
Egg sizes and their comparable food value
A guidance note explains that smaller eggs retain the same food value as larger ones when adjusted for weight. Medium eggs weigh about one eighth less than large eggs, and small eggs about one fourth less than large eggs.
Fears of a New War Said by Rush Holt
Morgantown December 9. Former U S Senator Rush Holt told Morgantown High School students that unless the trend is halted, American youth will fight another war in ten years. He urged moral armament worldwide but said a strong spirit of the golden rule must prevail in diplomacy and that the nation must be strong at home with a robust military. He warned that a weak America invites quick war and a strong America could delay conflict.
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Morgantown
America
U. S
Rush D. Holt
Weston
Morgantown High School
Holt
House of Delegates
New Allyl Sucrose Finish For Interiors
A product developed by the U S Department of Agriculture uses allyl sucrose as a finish for furniture walls and woodwork. It resists water heat alcohol acids and grease to protect interior surfaces.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Enzymes in Living Organisms Speed Reactions
Every living thing produces enzymes that accelerate chemical reactions in living tissue, enabling essential biological processes to occur rapidly and efficiently.
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