Tension In Nanking Relieved As Major Encirclement Holds
Reports say the 13th army group holds the east flank while 12th army group is trapped in a widening encirclement 130 miles northwest of Nanking. The Communists claim 140,000 in the circle six miles wide and urge surrender or destruction as government air drops supply the trapped force. Civilians flee as gates to rail and river docks close for 24 hours and transit is tightened.
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Hwai River
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Nanking
Huang Wei
Liu Po- Cheng
Argentina Strengthens Newsprint Seizure Powers
The government issued a decree expanding control over newsprint, placing it under expropriation rules. A 1946 decree already allowed seizure of 10 percent of shipments with compensation to owners, and the new measure tightens supply category status.
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Buenos Aires
Three Billion Aid Plan for China Faces Hurdles
Chinese officials warn current military aid is nearly exhausted with only about 10 million left and 25 million in supplies delivered. They propose a three year program at a billion dollars annually to run military aid and economic support, with Genissimo directing operations. US officials doubt the three year timetable and cost estimates.
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Douglas MacArthur
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Marshall
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State Department
Rhododendron Species Known Worldwide
More than 300 species exist with most native to mountainous regions worldwide. The diverse genus includes many evergreen and deciduous varieties adapted to cool climates and varied soils.
Truman defends Missouri as peace symbol after surrender
President Truman aboard the yacht Williamsburg returns from Washington and defends the Missouri as a symbol of peace not war. He recalls daughters landmark champagne bottle launch and the surrender ceremony. Mrs Truman briefly leaves due to a nosebleed and is then checked by aides while a civilian is restrained after trying to reach the President.
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Ma Truman
Williamsburg
Hiss Chambers Espionage Hearings Move Ahead
Microfilm evidence and enlarged prints seized by federal agents are to be reviewed by George Morris Fay and R P Wharty in a bid to identify leak sources linked to the Hiss Chambers case. Rep Mundt aims to assemble committee members as the hearings resume with focus on prewar Communist associations and the 1938 defection claim.
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Carnegie Endowment For World Peace
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South Dakota
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Hungarian Finance Minister Resigns and Remains Abroad
Budapest reported that Finance Minister Miklos Nyarady has resigned and will stay abroad after visiting Austria and Germany in November to negotiate the return of Hungarian goods. An official statement announced the resignation and continued absence.
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Hungary
Miklos Nyaraddy
Austria
Germany
Czech Resistance Warns Church Leaders in Prague
In Prague on December 4, the Czech resistance warned Roman Catholic leaders that this week's press and radio attacks on the church were a last warning. The movement, linked to underground wartime fighters, cites religious freedom but opposes churches sheltering opponents of the old order.
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Russia
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Klement Gottwald
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Josef Beran
West Favored In Election Amid Election Day Tactics
Report alleges West Berliners face obstructive rules as authorities order East Berlin workers to work tomorrow Sunday to reduce turnout. The tactic aims to block about 100000 voters from reaching polls and may curb overall participation.
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East Berlin
Mayer Weds Widow Lorena Danker in Formal Ceremony
Louis B. Mayer married Lorena L Danker in a ceremony amid a scene likened to a film thriller. The report notes the event occurred with newsmen prompting a dramatic atmosphere. Voting hours are listed for Germans in the Russian sector, extending to eight p.m. local time.
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Yuma, Ariz
Louis B. Mayer
Lorena L. Danker
Trusts Cost Taxpayers Roots in Textron Venture Claims
The article quotes Ricve criticizing Royal Little Trextron for using charity trusts as venture capital while alive, with the charity reportedly to begin after his death. It notes the man’s frank admission and cites his intent regarding Textron and affiliated firms. A second note reports a new seventh magnitude comet discovery in Aquarius this year.
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Trextron
Ricve
Textron
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