Scotland Yard launches raid net to curb London crime
Scotland Yard led a swift crackdown codenamed operation drag net, arresting or questioning 15 161 people across Mayfair and Soho as part of a drive against armed robberies kidnapping and violent offenses. Authorities said 10 000 deserters from American British and Canadian forces were the main target.
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London
Scotland Yard
Turdon
Dragnet
Swank Mayfair
Soho
A.W.O.L
Evening Star
Piccadilly Circus
Times Square
Canada
Britain
United States
Old Bill Ground Scissors To Tune Of $175000 Cash
Pittsburgh dispatch reports thieves opened the safe of the recluse Frederic Goldsmith known as Old Bill and found 175000 in cash stocks and bonds. He left 40000 to his daughter Blanche Cleveland 5000 to charity and the rest to relatives.
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Pittsburgh
Bill
Brazil
Republic of Chile
Frederic Goldsmith
Blanche
Cleveland
Port Authority Seeks FWA Funds For Survey
Wilmington December 15 The North Carolina state ports authority applied to the Bureau of Community Facilities Federal Works Agency for a 90000 dollar advance to conduct a preliminary survey of the state's seaports. Chairman R B Pagean said the survey would cover potential tonnage port economic outlook and development cost estimates and include all ports.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
Veterans Hospital Program Approved by Senate Deficiency Bill
The Senate approved funds for a large veterans hospital program as part of the deficiency appropriation bill. No dispute with the House delayed inclusion, ensuring the program proceeds in the current session.
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Washington
Senate
House
Indonesian Peace Army May Be Used In Java
British officials indicated that Indonesia's peace army may be deployed against nationalist forces amid rising activity in western Java. Reports say army chief Arosdji urged strong action, possibly full military action, as tensions rise around Batavia and rail hubs like Tjikampek.
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Vern
TKR
Bandoeng
Tjikampek
Batavia
Aneta
Java
Bekassi
London
R. W. Sorenson
Wage Talks In Auto Industry Stir Union Action
The union seeks a 30 percent wage increase across Bridgen Brigg Manufacturing and other auto firms. In a letter to Attlee, Thomas warned the GM Ford disputes touch on global living standards and peace, urging government attention as negotiations resume with GM and Ford. Ford reportedly plans a wage proposal amid talks on employee productivity.
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Comny
General Motors
Thomas
Attlee
United States
London
Uaw-Cico
Ford Motor Company
Washington
Truman
Ford
Net
France Signals Break With Giral Government Possible
France aims to sever relations with the Giral government, preferring joint action with Britain and the United States. The French government stays aloof from official contact with the Gira group in Mexico. Interior Minister Manual Torres Campana was rebuffed when seeking to speak with Information Minister Andre Marlaux, and officials reiterate Giral members may visit France only as private citizens.
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France
Britain
United States
Gira
Mexico
Manual Torres Campana
Andre Marlaux
Refu-D
Giral
Grant for Hospital Program Totals 158.32 Million
The funding includes 23.46 million for completing regular construction. It also allocates 134.859 million for the construction of 19 new hospitals and improvements to 20 existing institutions.
Aviation surplus in five categories under postwar disposal
Washington reports a postwar plan to dismantle surplus air power. Five categories cover tactical aircraft, transports, personal aircraft, components, and unabsorbed surplus. Despite vast holdings, costs and future needs may limit salvage value, with aluminum and other metals as primary value.
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Washington
America
Indianapolis
W. Stuart Symington
United States
Ity
Ince
Funeral Rites for J. Vassie Wilson Senior
Funeral services for J. Vassie Wilson senior 59 retired furniture manufacturer who died in a local hospital Thursday were held Friday at 4 o clock from Koonce funeral home chapel. Rev W Bur Hutchins officiated with music by a quartet Jeanne Klin Betty Whichard Robert Ellis and Bobby Scalf and piano by Ralph Tilden. Flowers were provided by friends and neighbors. Pallbearers were Sanders Dallas B C Page Fred Andrews A N Richardson Elliott Wood and Robert Pickens. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
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J. Vassie Wilson
Koonce
W. Wilbur Hutchins
First Baptist Church
Jeanne Klin
Betty Whichard
Robert Ellis
Bobby Scalf
Funeral Services for Gertrude M Colon
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude M. Colon 33 wife of L E Colon were held Saturday at 2 pm from Koonce Funeral Chapel. Rev Julian S Hopkins led the service with Banks Chilton soloist and Bobby Hopins on piano. Pallbearers included C H Ferguson J I Caudle Joe Peck William Ferguson W G Marshall and C A Andrews. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Gertrude M. Colon
L. E. Colon
Guilford County
Koonce
Julian S. Hopkins
Green Street Baptist Church
Banks Chilton
Bobby Hopins
C. H. Ferguson
J. I. Caudle
Joe Peck
William Ferguson
W. G. Marshall
C. A. Andrews
Oakwood Cemetery
Funeral Services Held for Bruce H. Atkins
Bruce H. Atkins funeral was conducted yesterday at 11 o'clock from Yow's Funeral Home chapel with Elder A. Fagg of Winston-Salem and Rev. Weldon of First Methodist officiating. R. L. Hine sang solo with Bertha Hine on piano. pallbearers included Hendrix brothers and others, and Business and Professional Women's club members served as flowerbearers. Interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery.
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Bruce H. Atkins
M. L. Patrick
C. C. Horton
Business and Professional Women's Club
Floral Garden
Jean Baptiste Lully Author of Au Claire de la Lune
The statement credits Jean Baptiste Lully born in 1633 and died in 1687 as the author of Au Claire de la Lune, a traditional lullaby. historical music records differ on authorship and origins of the piece.
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Jean Baptiste Lully
No Train Space For Holiday Travelers
The office of defense transportation said thousands of holiday travelers will not find train space due to heavier troop movements homeward. Col. J. Monroe Johnson, ODT director, stated the shortage will affect travel during the season.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
Col. J. Monroe Johnson
ODT
Cuba Compared to Japan In Population Size
The text notes that Cuba is nearly as large as Japan in area but has a population that is about one tenth of Japan's. This highlights a contrast between land size and population density.
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Cuba
Notables At Chiang Kai-Shek Era Assembly
Among early republic participants were Gen. Li Tsung Jen head of the generalissimo’s field HQ Gen. Ma Tsung Hsan in command at Mukden during the Japanese invasion Pu Yi last Qing emperor’s brother Dr William Hung dean of Yenching University and Rev Z Kiang Methodist clergyman who baptized Chiang Kai-shek.
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Republic
Li Tsung-Jen
Generalissimo
Ma Tsung-Hsan
Mukden
Manchuria
Pu Hi
William Hung
Yenching University
Z. ¥. Kiang
Chiang
Soldier's Wife shines in Civic Drama Guild revival
A lively three act stage drama Soldier's Wife by Rose Frank en presented by the Civic Drama Guild of New York, with a starry New York cast. Set in Roger’s apartment in New York, the plot follows Katherine Rogers, a soldier’s wife and author, as family life and career temptations unfold, ending with her choice to stay with husband and child.
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Rose Franken
New York
Civic Drama Guild of New York
Business and
Professional Women's Club
Roger
New York City
Katherine Rogers
Florence Lane
John Rogers
Rogers
Alexander Craig
the Tribune
Peter Gray
Craig
Lane
Gray
War Trials Extend Into Weeks of Document Focus
War coverage notes Nazi records are vast and legal wrangling looms. The trial stretches months with disputes over witness cross examinations and the use of affidavits versus live testimony. American efforts concentrate on distilling thousands of documents into a manageable, readable case.
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Jackson
U. S
United States
Postwar purge ends state shrine control in Japan
Allied directive abolishes the home ministry shrine bureau and state shrine system. It aims to return shrines to local communities as Hirohito’s worship at Ise continues and the emperor remains a spiritual head. A radio explanation is planned for Monday.
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Ise
Hirohito
Japan
Home Ministry
Rocket weapon speeds reach over two thousand five hundred mph
A Nazi V-2 rocket attained speeds exceeding 2,500 miles per hour and rose to altitudes above 60 miles, marking a remarkable feat of early ballistic capability.
Heaviest U.S. snowfall recorded in California
Government records cite a 60 inch single day snowfall in California near Forest on an unspecified January date in 19th century records. The event marks the nation's heaviest daily snowfall.
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United States
Ne ‘Forest
Calif
Bevin Arrives in Moscow for Key Brit Soviet Talks
British foreign secretary Bevin arrived in Moscow by British plane to resume discussions with Molotov and Soviet officials. The party faced weather delays as others returned. Byrnes and clerical aides continued preparations for a possible Monday session amid Azerbaijan autonomy questions and Tehran movements.
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Berlin
Bevin
A. J. Vishinsky
Great Britain
Molotov
Vishinsky
Archibald Clark Kerr
Alexander Cadogan
Byrnes
Moscow
Tehran
Iran
William Reader Bullard
John D. Jernigan
U. S
Azerbaijan
Spasso House
Ww. Pee AG
Spasso ‘House
Trousers Figure In Senate Pearl Harbor Hearing
Senate hearing on Pearl Harbor defense raises a humorous question about whether a British commander at Fort Ticonderoga was caught with his trousers on or off. Committee members debate impregnable forts as anecdotes surface from Revolutionary War lore.
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Senate
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Fort Ticonderova
William D. Mitchell
Mitchell
Barkley
D-Ky
Navy Faces Chaos If Strike Merges With Other Services
The strike scenario would disrupt naval operations, while the army pushes for a single defense department. Hewitt proposed a navy alternative with separate departments and a national security council chaired by top officials. McMahon announced the Senate atomic committee will tackle interim handling of the atom project after Christmas, but will not ignore international energy issues tied to UN actions. Congressmen in various states begin selecting sites. Beethoven appeared publicly as a pianist at age eight.
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Army
Department of Defense
Hewitt
National Security Council
Security Council
McMahon
D-Conn
Senate Atomic Committee
United Nations
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