Looking Ahead In Washington by the World Staff
John L Lewis forces shift toward AFL reunification with the UMW likely at the January AFL meeting. He aims to lead the AFL while remaining distant from CIO chief Murray. Tension grows as UMW remains independent amid mixed labor relations.
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Associated Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
LMW
UMW
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Lewis
William Green
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
CIO
Churchill to Visit Florida Rumors Stir in January
Rumors persist that former Prime Minister Churchill will appear in Florida in January for rest. No British source confirms the report.
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Churchill
Washington
Florida
Atomic Bomb Tests Planned On Warships May Debut
Washington reports an expected two atomic bombs to be dropped in an army navy test on warships with surface and below surface effects. Legislators may object while military leaders favor using modern American ships and some scientists consider theoretical calculations possible without a real test.
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Washington
Atomic jitters as Moscow talks unsettle UN prep delegates
London reports delegates fear the big three atomic talks in Moscow may shelve UN commission plans if Russia rejects the American idea. In Washington eight Senate Foreign Relations members, with Chairman McMahon, conferred quietly with Byrnes on the eve of his departure.
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London
United Nations Preparatory Commission
Moscow
Russia
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Byrnes
McMahon
Senate
Aomic
Truman May Not Hire Three More $10,000 A Year Assistants
President Truman reportedly may refrain from expanding the White House staff with three additional ten thousand dollar a year administrative assistants. Associates say he prefers recruiting top talent for federal agencies and sees the lure of the presidency as key to attracting capable officials.
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Washington
Truman
Truste eship Battle in London Sparks Anglo American Rivalry
A British chapter of the trusteeship dispute heats up as Anglo Americans and Russians prepare for an open clash in London. Unclear details hint at mounting tensions and possible diplomatic maneuvers influencing the fight for control and influence.
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London
United Nations General Assembly Meets January 10
The United Nations General Assembly convenes January 10 to discuss the future of American trust territories. Russians seek influence in every trusteeship agreement, while Anglo-Americans remain unable to agree on stakes and control.
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United Nations General Assembly
Kaiser plant shifts to peacetime magnesium use
Industrial notes report Kaiser in San Jose converting magnesium production from incendiary bombs to peacetime casting and molding of the light metal. Other items note Monsanto plastics for glow-in-the-dark door numbers and FCC official forecast of long distance dialing between major cities, plus Whitley City Kentucky forming Whitley City Sales to manufacture atomic machinery.
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San Jose
Calif
Henry Kaiser
ST. Louis
Monsanto Chemical
Washington
FCC
New York
Chicago
Denver
Los Angeles
Frankfort
Whitley
City
Whitley City |Sales, Inc
Washington drift on holiday plans risks congressional recess
Washington reports note Fei plans unclear and congress may adjourn for a holiday lasting into Scaeaee. Leaders hope to push a timetable and avoid a shutdown by agreeing on a brief session.
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Washington
Congress
Little To Come Out Of Conflict With Japanese
Edwin W. Pauley, returning from an aerial survey to the orient, says the United States will gain only about 1 billion dollars in Nipponese assets against an estimated 100 billion dollar war cost. He speaks at a press conference before flying to Washington to report to President Truman as head of the US reparations mission to Japan.
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Los Angeles
Uncle Sam
Japan
Edwin W. Pauley
Orient
United States
Toa Pan
Washington
Truman
New War Aims Move Through Congress
A list of items before Congress includes a new authorization of 1.35 billion dollars for UNRRA a deficiency appropriation a revised GI bill of rights an extension of the second war powers act a proposed full employment bill and a surplus ship disposal measure.
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UNRRA
Silent Night clash with Christmas fireworks memories
W A Bivins reflects on childhood Christmases marked by cannon blasts and fireworks from Cincinnati supplier Unexcelled Fireworks. He recalls the noise, injuries, and near conflagrations, then contrasts them with a later peaceable, reflective understanding of Christmas and the enduring love of family.
Christmas Reflections on Home, Blessings, and Hope
The writer recalls mothers and children, time’s changes, and the living spirit of Christmas. They express gratitude for blessings, note no housing shortage in spirit, and urge guiding lonely hearts toward a peaceful, enduring Christmas season.
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Santa Claus
Hometown
Cincinnati
Ohio
Aluminum Roofs Introduced as Non-Staining and Light
Pittsburgh reports a new roofing product from the Aluminum Company researchers promising non staining long lasting roofs requiring no paint. The aluminum roof is lighter and easier to handle than prior options after a long period of development.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Neers
Aluminum Company
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