Communists Claim Big Victory Over Chiang Forces at Suchow
Report from Yenan via Associated Press says Communist radio boasted wiping out government troops encircling Suchow north of Nanking. They claimed 1 million engaged in the battle and that three Kuomintang army groups were destroyed as Nationalists push peace talks amid civil war tensions.
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Associated Press
Chiang Kai-Shek
Yenan
Yay-nahn
Suchow
Shoo-jo
San Francisco
Nanking
Kuomintang
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16Th Army
Chiang a-Shek
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Liu
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China
Big Four
West Virginia Children's Hospital seeks $100000 funds
Charleston January 5 The Huntington Orthopedic Hospital requests $100,000 in state funds to aid crippled children's work. The Board of Public Works will consider the request at its next meeting after completing the biennial budget. The hospital claims to be the parent of crippled children's work in the state and cites federal funds contingent on state support. Much work is done for the Department of Public Assistance.
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Charleston
Huntington Orthopedic Hospital
Board of Public Works
Department of Public Assistance
Truman predicts big drop in veteran spending next year
President Truman forecast a one billion 300 million dollar cut in government veteran spending for the coming year and proposed canceling 24 new hospital projects while reducing capacity on 14 more. He also announced a two billion dollar initial dividend for 156 million holders of National Life Insurance policies beginning July 1.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Veterans Administration
Grand Jurors Report Busy Taylor County Court Term
Grand jurors opened the January Taylor County Circuit court session and were not expected to report findings until late this evening. Richard B. Bord, the new prosecuting attorney, slated at least 16 presentments. Some matters waived from county justice or city courts. others bound over to the grand jury. Investigations may be conducted. term expected to be one of the busiest in years. Indictments anticipated. at least five cases continued from September. See EXPECT Page 2.
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Taylor County
Richard B. Bord
Seek Hitchhiker Who Slugged Man
Bluefield report states a hitchhiker robbed William Haddox of his car, billfold, and suitcase after slugging him with a wrench on U.S. Route 19-21 between Princeton and Bluefield. Haddox, 31, was found unconscious beside Route 12 near Ada, Mercer County, three miles from Bluefield. The attacker was about 27 and wore shabby clothes, last seen leaving in Haddox's vehicle.
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E. O. Bummer
William H. Haddox
Charleston
Haddox
Oak Hill
Strange Scissors Slaying Stuns Philadelphia Police
Police seek motive in the brutal killing of 12 year old Ellis Simons by Seymour Levin. The Wynnefield youth, held at Moyamensing Prison, claims the boy belittled his Christmas chemical set. The crime happened at 2447 North 56th Street and was first noticed after the victim's bloodied clothes were found in a neighboring yard. The city investigates possible factors beyond the alleged motive.
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Philadelphia
Quaker City
Wynnefield
Seymour Levin
Moyamensing
Ellis Simons
Levin
North 56Th Street
Simons
Stanley
Bertha Simons
Pentridge Street
53Rd Street
Bal
Last Rites Tuesday For Grace E. Clark Funeral Services
Funeral services for Grace E. Clark 73 manager of the R L Clark store will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bartlett Funeral Home with the Rev Arta F Shomo officiating. Interment will follow in Bluemont Cemetery. Mrs Clark widow of R L Clark longtime Grafton resident and active in Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters. Survived by daughter Margaret T Clark brother Clyde S Proudfoot and sister Mrs Thomas Barnes. Special services by Naomi chapter No 12 C B S tonight.
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Bartlett Funeral Home
Grace E. Clark
R. L. Clark
East Main Street
Arta F. Shomo
Andrews Methodist
Bluemont
Hitler's Valet and Aides Question Hitler Death Claim
Soviet captivity and a former German general say Hitler’s death remains unconfirmed. Adolf Hitler’s valet, pilot, and aide reportedly refused to confirm the dictator’s death, with accounts tied to the bunker after his capture. General Walter Schreiber, once prisoner, recounts limited knowledge and sightings.
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Adolf Hitler
Soviet Russia
Walter Schreiber
Berlin
Hitler
Fuehrer
Schreiber
Eva Braun
No Draft Calls Scheduled For Next Two Months
The Associated Press reports no draft calls will occur for the next two months as voluntary enlistments and reenlistments average about 35 thousand a month. Secretary Royall states the army will not induce draftees as long as voluntary enlistments meet needs, while navy and air force rely on volunteers.
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Associated Press
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Royall
Navy
Air Force
Truman budget plan details tax sources and spending
President Truman’s budget outlines 1949 50 revenue sources with 43 cents from individual income taxes and 28 cents from corporate taxes. Outlays prioritize defense international affairs veterans benefits debt interest and social programs. The plan projects $282.82 per person and a $1.2 billion health payroll tax to fund national health insurance.
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Washington
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Rifle Shot Fatal For 10 Year Old Boy
BLUEFIELD Jan 10 A .22 calibre rifle accident proved fatal for 10 year old Houston Hedrick son of Bernard Hedrick of McComas Mercer county. He died in a hospital from a abdomen wound after the rifle was accidentally fired while he and other children were playing with it Saturday.
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Bluefield
Houston Hedrick
Bernard Hedrick
McComas
Mercer County
M. C. Yoak
Ancient ball court found near Panuco with scoreboard
Archaeologists uncover an outdoor ball court in a buried Mexican city near Panuco, complete with a working scoreboard, suggesting ball games were common 2000 years ago. Also today in Los Angeles, actor Robert Mitchum faces marijuana possession charges, alleged Sept arrest, defended by lawyer Jerry Giesler.
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Panugo
Mexico
Panuco
Robert Mitchum
Los Angeles
Hollywood Hills
Mitchum
Jerry Giesler
Social Security taxes set to rise under Truman plan
President Truman urged major social welfare reforms expanding social security to nearly all workers, raising the payroll tax from one to 1.5 percent on July 1, with an earlier six month start to January 1, 1950. He proposed disability and health insurance, higher income subject limits, and broader coverage for farm workers and the self employed.
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Washington
Truman
Jconeress
le President
Soctal
Britain’s Leaders Meet Behind Closed Doors Over Palestine Crisis
Britain’s top leaders including Prime Minister Attlee gather in a closed cabinet and military briefing to discuss the ongoing Palestine crisis as British forces mass in the Middle East. A UN appeal consideration follows recent Israeli air force strikes on British planes and escalating regional tension.
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Britain
Palestine
Clement Attlee
Middle East
Attlee
United Nations
Truman Proposes Record Peacetime Budget Including Cold War Fund
President Truman asks Congress for a 41.86 billion dollar peacetime budget. Half of the sum would fund the Cold War against Russia as he warns costs to defend freedom will rise. The plan estimates a larger deficit without tax increases and also signals future bigger budgets to cover expanded military duties at home and overseas.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Russia
Europe
America
Repubican
Supreme Court Refuses To Halt Trial Of Communists
The Supreme Court rejected requests by 12 American Communist Party chiefs indicted for conspiracy to overthrow the government by force or violence. The high court refused to interfere with the indictment or the prospective juror list, allowing the trial set for one week from today in New York City to proceed.
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Washington
D. C
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
New York City
White House denies Forrestal leaving cabinet this week
The White House denied a story that Secretary of Defense James Forrestal would exit the cabinet this week. Presidential Secretary Charles Ross dismissed the claim at a news conference. Ross also refuted a report that President Truman spoke with James MacDonald about Palestine for 15 minutes last night.
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Washington
The
White House
James Forrestal
Charles Ross
Robert S. Allen
Ross
Truman
James MacDonald
United States
Tel Aviv
Palestine
Numbing Cold Wave Brings Widespread Disruption
A new cold snap sweeps Western states and the Rocky Mountains chilling Southern California. Snow hits Los Angeles and Long Beach for first time since 1932 and 50 years respectively, with temperatures dipping to 19 as power shortages and gas-use cautions arise. Roads close, blizzards strand hikers, and rail and air travel continue near normal amid warnings from CHP and Spokane officials.
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California
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Crest
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Arrowhead
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Plains
Montana
New Mexico
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Seattle
Great Falls
Jordan
Utah
Spokane
Washington
Hoover
Truman Eyes Broad Crop Controls Return by 1950
President Truman in his budget message to Congress calls for broad prewar crop controls to cut government spending on surpluses. He seeks 27.5 million dollars to fund planting allotments and marketing quotas for overd sines crops in the next fiscal year starting July 1. Controls may extend to corn, wheat, cotton, and peanuts for the 1950 crop year, with tobacco and potatoes exempt. The request sits within a one billion 279 million 542 thousand dollar agriculture department budget, up from the current year’s 1.201 billion 236 thousand.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Pay Your Carrier Friday for Weekly Delivery Help
The note urges customers to pay their carrier on Friday evening to ensure timely delivery. Once payment is settled and profits saved, the carrier is prepared to provide another week of service starting Monday. Paying on other days disrupts his schoolwork and increases bookkeeping.
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Sentinel
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