Christmas Holiday Traffic And Fires Cause Heavy Death Toll
Nationwide violent fatalities during the Christmas period totaled well over 275 with 171 traffic deaths and 102 miscellaneous causes. Notable losses occurred in Nevada, Texas, and Michigan, with California and Texas posting leading state totals amid a four day observance.
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Fredericksburg
Michigan
Connecticut
Maryland
National Safety Council
California
Texas
New York
North Carolina
South Carolina
Record Breaking Production Ahead
Washington reports from December 26 quote Dr. Edwin G. Nourse, chair of the president's council of economic advisers, predicting record-breaking U.S. production in 1948 if crops yield well and inflation abates. He cites weather, labor relations, and foreign aid as key factors shaping prices and export demand for next year.
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U.S
Edwin G. Nourse
President's Council of Economic Advisers
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Truman
Agriculture Department
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Congress
Weather notes for Carolina region with warmer trend
The report indicates clearing skies in the east this afternoon and a warmer spell this afternoon. Tonight looks fair, with tomorrow partly cloudy and warmer. Regional temperature readings from cities including Charleston Charlotte Greensboro Spartanburg and Wilmington show varied highs in the upper 20s to mid 50s with mixed rainfall measurements.
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Columbia
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Calvaston
Holy Land War Death Toll Rises in Palestine Violence
In Haifa and Tel Aviv border areas a British diesel expert and a three year old Jewish girl were killed by gunfire as Palestine clashes intensified. The death toll reached 349 with dozens more wounded as Hagana and British troops fought snipers and heavy exchanges near Gaza. Elo Katz, 1928 Olympic 500 meter champion, was shot dead near Al Magazi camp while slated to coach Palestine’s next Olympic team.
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Haifa
Tel Aviv
Iraq Petroleum Company
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al Magazi
Gaza
Palestine
Elo (Eliyahu) Matz
Katz
Holy Land
New Falls Of Snow Reported Across Regions
Snow fell across Michigan and neighboring states with one to three inches in parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes. Temperatures varied from sub zero to above zero in New England and New York, while Los Angeles posted a Christmas day high near 54, a record second only to 1914.
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Midwest
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Los Angeles Weather Bureau
Amazon Ruling Expected Tomorrow in Mass Picketing Case
Superior Court Judge H Hoyle Sink is set to rule tomorrow on an appeal by the Textile Workers Union of America D on an order vacating a prior move to federal court for a mass picketing restraining hearing. The Thom asville Amazon mill faces a temporary restraining order. hearings moved between Davidson and federal courts.
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Superior
H. Hoyle Sink
Textile Workers Union of America
Wilson Warlick
M. P. Cooper
Davidson Superior Court
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Judge Warlick
Sink
Warlick
Two Children Die of Burns in Franklin Accidents
Identical fatal incidents occur in Franklin and Gay Jackson county as two children 18 months old Jimmy Eugene Gregory and 3 1/2 year old Mary Alice Bishop die from burns after falling into tubs of hot water prepared for family laundry. Both deaths occur in Franklin hospital.
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Jimmy Eugene Gregory
Mister
Dewey Gregory
Mary Alice Bishop
John Bishop
Gay
Jackson County
Greeks Hunt Insurgent Leader Amid Northern Greece Clashes
Gen. Markos Vifiades heads a rebel communist state in northern Greece after proclaims. Greek forces 72 hours of searching remain unsure of his headquarters location. Guerrilla attacks near the Albanian border aim to expand the new state's control and prompt regional recognition.
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Zachariades
John Ioannides
Vifiades
Ioanides
Themistokles Sophoulis
Albania
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Paris
United States
Moscow
Constantine Rentis
National Guard
Worst Typhoon Hits Manila and Philippines in 29 Years
The December typhoon battered Manila and central Philippines, feared to have dashed the Europe-bound Kina onto Catandaf island. Rescue planes were hampered, ships broke moorings, and Manila Hotel roofs, Malacanang palace, and numerous houses suffered damage as the storm moved from the Pacific toward the China Sea.
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Legaspi
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Iowa Residents Aid Destitute Rhodes Family After Fire
Iowa residents responded to a five room house fire that destroyed the Rhodes family home. Mr and Mrs James Rhodes and their 11 children lost everything except night clothes but received food clothing furniture utensils and money from Polk county donors. Some neighbors hosted relatives while a Des Moines hotel provided dinners for the family and the fire was traced to a Christmas tree ignited by a coal stove. All family members escaped unharmed.
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James Rhodes
Polk County
Five Hurt as Florida Train Crash Damages Rail Art
A Florida East Coast passenger train plowed into a freight train near 118th Street injuring five crew members. Engineer J R Ashworth escaped with burns and head injuries while Frank Ray, 38, sustained a severe head injury. Eleven passengers were treated at hospitals as investigators ponder why the freight front section derailed the collision.
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Fla
Florida East Coast
J. R. Ashworth
Frank Ray
Railway Express Company
Ashworth
118Th Street
FEC
Morse Urges Stronger Presidential Controls Against Inflation
Senator Morse of Oregon warns that a bigger economic gun is needed to curb inflation or Congress may face an economic bust. He predicts GOP discussions after holidays will push for stronger control programs and mentions possible social welfare legislation.
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Congress
Truman Administration
Morse
R-Ore
Oregon
Dan Vary
Truman
Republican Party
Speer Siamese twins die 27 days after birth in Indiana
The Speer twins, joined at the tops of their heads, died on Christmas day 27 days after birth at Indiana University medical center. Doctors found they shared a brain and separation would be fatal. Parents Edward and Mrs Speer of Bedford faced a slim chance of survival.
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Speer
Edward Speer
Bedford
Indiana University Medical Center
Donald Casely
Medical Center
Fire Chief J H Alderson's Home Hit by Christmas Blaze
In Los Angeles on December 26 fire chief J H Alderson and his family were opening gifts when neighbors spotted water being sprayed on the roof. Alderson called the fire department as flames damaged the chimney tray and caused about 3000 dollars in losses.
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Los Angeles
J. H. Alderson
Alderson
Fire Department
Second Hottest Christmas in Los Angeles History
Los Angeles recorded the second hottest Christmas on record with a maximum of 84 degrees, surpassed only by 84 degrees on Christmas Day in 1914 according to the weather bureau.
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Los Angeles
President Eyes GOP Veep Pick in 1948 Ticket Shuffle
President Truman may wait until after the 1948 GOP convention to choose a running mate. Democrats survey a wide field including senators, a representative, cabinet members, and a Supreme Court justice as possible veep options. The choice aims to align with the Republicans’ top man, whether Taft or Eisenhower is the nominee, while others like Douglas and Mon Wallgren are considered with limited prospects.
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Massachusetts
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
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Chester Nimitz
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Forrestal
Commerce Harriman
Wall Street
Agriculture Anderson
New Mexico
William O. Douglas
Douglas
Mon Wallgren
Fire Brings On Christmas Spirit in Montrose
An early morning fire destroyed the Dessler Linscott residence and belongings in Montrose Colorado. Parents and children sought shelter with relatives. White Department Store opened to provide essentials and many residents answered a radio appeal with gifts of food clothing furniture and more for the affected family.
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Cole
Dee
Dessler Linscott
Colorado
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