United Nations Panel Backs Indonesian Sovereignty Pact
At Lake Success the assembly approved 43 to five a resolution welcoming the Hague Dutch Indonesian agreement to create a sovereign United States of Indonesia. Four abstentions. Soviet bloc delegates urged council action to probe independence implications as Manuilsky denounced Dutch actions and 70 000 political prisoners.
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IRO
Lake Success
Hague
United States
Indonesia
Russia
Ukraine
Poland
Security Council
Dmitri Manuilsky
Manulsky
Rugged Little Guy Cathcart Shines for 49ers
San Francisco rookie halfback Sam Cathcart weighs 160 pounds yet nears the league lead in rushing yards. Coach Buck Shaw says Cathcart is fast and very tough for his weight. Cathcart was California Collegiate boxing champion at 155 pounds in 1947 and earned the Purple Heart and Silver Star as an infantry sergeant in Europe.
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San Francisco
Sammy Cathcart
San Francisco 49Ers
Buck Shaw
Cathcart
California
Europe
Three Students Die in Dormitory Fire on Norman Campus
University of Oklahoma Norman campus dormitory on the south side, previously a naval base barracks, destroyed by fire. Fire Chief Claude Summers said the blaze began in No 1 wing. two bodies were found in wing one and one in wing five. Critically injured were David M. Clary of Buckner Arkansas and ee H. Sorensen of Brooklyn. The alarm came at 2 55 a m after a man on night watch clocked out 45 minutes earlier. The dormitory had been inspected on November 8. The university is 18 miles south of Oklahoma City.
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University
Claude Summers
Summers
Norman
Oklahoma City
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Naval Base
David M. Clary
Buckner
Ark
Ee H. Sorensen
Brooklyn
Thomas May Get Pensions at Retirement Age 62
Thomas, a 54 year old former chairman of the House Un American Activities committee, faces pension rules preventing drawing until age 62 even if he resigns. He has contributed an estimated 5 000 to 6 000 with no further payments expected. If he stays in Congress until 62, he would receive about 3 500 per year.
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Thomas
Congress
May
House UnAmerican Activities Committee
Etna erupts with steam fog and ash in daytime display
Clouds of steam and ash spewed from Etna as lava slowly advanced down the mountain. Police protected spectators from Catania while AP photographer Max Desfor documented the main lava flow and observing tremors faded as clouds parted.
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Catania
Associated Press
Max Desfor
Etna
Truman Seeks Higher Taxes Amid Debt and Defense Spending
President Truman weighs a tax increase as White House aides project next year’s budget could reach 41 to 45 billion dollars. Budget director Frank Pace cited 41 to 45 billion, with current estimates near 42 billion. Officials warn defense programs and postwar commitments may push spending higher, while opposition in Congress faces election-year resistance.
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Shrine Temple
Miami
White House
Ross
Frank Pace
Truman
Congress
U S Warns Nationalist China Over Shanghai Ship Visit
Acheson labeled the latest attack a potential violation of American rights and backed Isbrandtsen line damages if pursued. He praised operators who halted Shanghai calls while Isbrandtsen faced questions. Crinkley argued ships would keep entering Shanghai, citing State Department views on the blockade. Nationalists faltered in western China as Reds closed in on Chengtu.
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Day Acheson
Isbrandtsen Line
Matthew S. Crinkley
Shanghai
State Department
Crinkley
Department
China
Chengtu
Acheson
Capitol Square And Political Influence In North Carolina
A look at water supply plans and rural fire needs contrasts with a growing Raleigh political narrative. Ralph Scott, governor’s brother, emerges as a state senate candidate amid reports of a family-influence pattern in appointments and leadership roles across the governor’s circle and state agencies.
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North Carolina
Ralph Scott
Alamance County
State Senate
Raleigh
Scott
Guilford County
Alamance
Senate
Community chest shortfall contrasts with targeted relief oversubscriptions
The piece argues community chests failed to meet goals in 1949 while charity drives for specific needs like blue baby cases and fire victims were heavily overfunded. It notes donors want visible results and cites a Negro preacher who tabulated item costs to show progress, boosting contributions. Governor Kerr Scott’s plans are briefly mentioned as unclear.
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Community Chest
Auto Found in Raleigh After Abduction of Charlotte Salesman
The auto of Charlotte salesman William H. Foster, who told police two hitch-hikers beat him and used knockout drops, was found abandoned in the 300 block of South Hamilton Street. A statewide search for the attackers continued as Foster identified two men.
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Charlotte
Raleigh
William H. Foster
Foster
South
Hamilton Street
Asheboro
High Point
Sophia
Robber taunts lender after theft in Minneapolis
A man who robbed a Minneapolis loan company of 2300 dollars called back an hour later saying he took the money because he was refused a loan. The incident highlights a bold late message from the suspect.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Alleged Wife Slayer Caught After Tragic Family Tragedy
In a grim case, a man identified as Bean allegedly killed his wife Fannie, 35, and daughter Dorris Jean, 11, at their home. Their son Donald Ray, nine, was critically wounded while twins Bonnie Fay and Thelma, seven, wept by a wall. The landlady Mary Rice said Bean fled with a .22 caliber item and threatened self harm. Bonnie Fay recalled multiple violent acts during an argument over the mother’s work. Police found the suspect after a search of the weeds near the residence.
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Ped
Bean
Fannie
Dorris Jean
Donald Ray
Donald
Bonnie Fay
Thelma
Mary Rice
Thompson
Nationalists On Way Out From Mainland Fight Looms
The newspaper reports Chiang Kai shek plans to abandon the mainland leaving 250 000 man army under General Pai to clash with Communist forces. Li soaks up power as Chiang refuses full authority and Chengtu fall could be announced soon with Communist advances already shaping the map. Butter storage advice follows the text noting proper wrapping to prevent flavor transfer.
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Formosa
Pai
Chiang
Chengtu
Engtu
Chungking
New York Items Spur Exposures and Store Sales Rise
Winchell in New York notes J Parnell Thomas exposé while doll sales in New York stores exceed last Christmas by 20 percent. Mayor O Dwyer’s brain-trust is offered the Interior post, Life linked Betty Betz with hotel tycoon C Hilon. A Philadelphia Inquirer campaign to wreck the GOP machine is said to have succeeded. The Newspaper Guild debates a $5,000 bequest and redirecting funds to worthy causes. The Miami Herald lunched with editors from the American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors at the Roney, appearing social.
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J. Parnell Thomas
New York
O'Dwyer
S. Davis
Dept. of Interior
Solicitor-General Post
Betty Betz
Hearst
C. Hilon
Phila Inquirer
Philly
Runyon Fund
The
Miami Herald
Roney
Coconut Sugar Topping for Brownies Toasted Under Broiler
Mix a half cup of moist grated coconut with a few tablespoons of sugar. Spread over the hot brownie pan after baking and broil briefly to toast the topping.
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J. G. van Heuven Goedhart
Mohammed Hatta
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Saturday Evening Post
Nationwide Claim Service
Trlte
Epresenting Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company
U. S
Capitol Square
Lynn Nisbet
Morris
Kerr Scott
Burtner
Siantal
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Winchell
Tricycles
Junior
Little Sis
Santa Claus
Mom
Bartner’s
East Green ST
N. Wrenn
Eomsop Sea Horse
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