Soviet plan for occupied Germany aims at state control
Berlin reports outline a Soviet program in Russian occupied Germany prioritizing a planned economy for industry and business many land reforms and centralized control by veteran communists. German officials note progress amid hardships with farmers optimistic yet wary and rationing in place as production in some areas runs ahead of western zones.
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Eorrests
Germany
Richard Kasischke
Berlin
Dresden
Halle
Leipzig
Saxony
Erhardt Huebner
Nationwide electrical and telephone strikes loom in 1946
About 500000 workers could be affected as CIO unions threaten a walkout in the electrical and telephone sectors. A CIO strike for $2 a day raises the risk of a general stoppage after Westinghouse General Electric and General Motors negotiations falter. 76 plants in 22 states would be hit including 100000 at General Electric.
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Associated Press
Electrical and Telephone Company
CIO
New York
Western Electric Company
New York-New Jersey
Westinghouse
General Electric
General Motors
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Ce Ae
JL. Warren
Cio-Ue
General Electrical
Warren
Three Ministers End Session In Moscow At Atomic Talks
The foreign ministers of the United States Soviet Russia and Great Britain closed an 11 day tri power conference in Moscow after agreeing on the atomic question and other peace issues. Byrnes announced that details would be released simultaneously from Moscow Washington and London.
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Moscow
United States
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
James F. Byrnes
Japan
Raw
Byrnes
Washington
London
Vyacheslav Molotov
Ernest Beve
Runaway Boy And His Cat Return After Spree
A 14 year old runaway Dickie Mason and his Angora cat Cookie returned to Pekin Illinois with his mother after a five day 500 dollar spree in Chicago. Police questioned him on a hotel tip and found about one dollar. Dickie said he fled home because of Cookie and his mother said he is crazy about trains.
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Pekin
Ill
Angora
Chicago
Dickie Mason
Cookie
Dickie
Mildred Mason
Henry Oleich
Communists ask end of hostilities in China
In Chungking the Chinese communists presented a formal unconditional truce proposal to the government for all fronts of China’s undeclared civil war. The two-hour session with government representatives marked the first formal talks since November 17 at the national military council. They urged an immediate cease fire, peaceful settlement of civil war issues, and observer groups to monitor fronts.
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Chungking
China
National Military Council
Chiang Kai-Shek
Political Consultative Council
How the 49th State Affects the U.S. Flag
The piece explains Hawaii’s admission as the 49th state and how the flag would gain a new star. It notes the president may appoint designers to redraw the flag, with the official change becoming effective on July 4 after admission. It also mentions the long span since the last redesign and quotes flag expert Elizabeth King disputing common myths.
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Washington
Hawaii
Interior
Ickes
U.S
Congress
Army
Navy
Florida
Texas
Iowa
Wisconsin
New Mexico
Arizonia
Elizabeth W. King
Piesteth Grie Griscom
Rowe Ashburn Clapoole
Betsy Ress
Ashburn Claypool
Betsy
Mrs. King
Mrs
Life Sentence Given Japanese War Criminal
In Yoro hama Japan a U S war commission sentenced Tatsuchiya a camp guard to life in prison for torture and killing of Pfc Robert Gordon Teas of Streator US The decision followed by a second trial against Lt Ken Yuri for directing guards to bayonet an American prisoner. The cases precede future high ranking suspects including ex Premier Tojo slated for February hearings.
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Streator
Ken Yuri
Hideki Tojo
Accidents Reported Quickly By Industrial Commission
In 1945 the North Carolina Industrial Commission pushed rapid first payments of compensation. 14 and 21 day payment rates rose from January to October, with 84.8 percent of accidents reported within 7 days in October. Fiscal year 1944-45 saw 70,169 accidents and $2,200,932 in compensation plus $889,996 in medical expenses.
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Raleigh
Industrial Commission
Pearl Harbor Body Seeks New Counsel
Senator Barkley leads a Pearl Harbor committee effort to appoint a new counsel, canvassing candidates after William D. Mitchell's departure. Discussions focus on Weymouth Kirkland of Chicago, with two additional nominees named by Rep Gearhart, Warren Atherton of Stockton and Harry Colmery of Topeka, both former national commanders.
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Washington
Barkley
Warren Atherton
Stockton, Calif
Harry Colmery
Topeka
Kas
Adjustments In Rates Delayed Indefinitely
The Interstate Commerce Commission postponed indefinitely the class rate adjustments from its May 15 decision. The delay aligns with a federal court injunction that blocks a 10 percent increase in northern and eastern states while reducing rates in the south and west. The Utica New York court granted the injunction at the request of nine northern states.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Utica
N. Y
Search Fails To Disclose Doomed Ship
A widespread coast search failed to locate the missing schooner Valmore after she broke from the tug Dunworkin near Morehead City. The Dunworkin ran aground at Wrightsville Beach amid 50 mph winds, with four Morehead City men aboard the Valmore missing and last seen off Frying Pan Shoals during a swift sea and high winds.
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Wilmington
Carolinas
Valmore
Southport
Dunworkin
Morehead City
New Smyrna
Fla
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New Hanover County
Frying Pan Shoals
Wrightsville
President Truman Plans Radio Address After Holidays
President Truman, in Kansas City, shortens Christmas visit streak and plans a nation wide radio speech the first week after the holidays on his legislative program including labor and universal training. A formal state of the union message to Congress is expected next, possibly televised making it the first presidential TV address.
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Kansas City
Truman
Congress
Abor
State of the Union
White House
Capitol Bill
Funeral Rites For Congressman Joe Ervin Held
Funeral services were held in Morganton for Congressman Joseph W. Ervin who was found dead Christmas day in his Washington kitchen. The Rev. Joseph B. Clower led the service at his mother's home, with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Ervin had suffered bone disease and a heart disorder and had just been released from Walter Reed.
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Morganton
Joseph W. Ervin
Washington, D. C
S. J. Ervin
Forest Hill Cemetery
Joseph B. Clower
Ervin
Walter Reed Army General Hospital
Time picks Truman, bomb as 1945’s top events
Time magazine named Harry S. Truman as the man of the year and said the atomic bomb shared honors as the greatest event of 1945. The piece notes Truman became central to the bomb and its use, with allied victory and surrenders overshadowed by the weapon’s impact.
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New York
Time Magazine
Harry S. Truman
Time
Germany
Japan
Miners Entombed After Coal Mine Explosion in Kentucky
Rescue workers report at least 13 fires extinguished while attempting to reach 30 to 50 men trapped after a coal mine blast at Kentucky Straight Creek Coal number one mine in Pineville. A D Sisk says no new fires seen but depth of blockage and location of entombed workers remain uncertain.
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Pineville
A. D. Sisk
Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Company
King George VI Seen as Fitting Socialist Era Image
World Today reports Britain’s King George VI, though reserved, fits the socialist era image due to democracy and lack of personal ambition. It credits much of his popularity to Queen Elizabeth and notes a happy royal marriage with two princesses. The piece mentions the king’s high-strung nature behind a calm exterior.
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London
Britain
George VI
Elizabeth
George
Scotland's Queen Calms King George in World Duties
Dewitt Mackenzie notes the steady calm of George VI's Scottish queen supports the British ruler amid a tough reign. The queen provides courage during speeches and broadcasts, though she is gentle with a strong will when she believes she is right. The piece highlights a young Elizabeth and hints she will someday rule.
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George
Edward VIII
Elizabeth
Dixie living costs rated near the top
A government survey of 56 cities compares prices on 78 foods as of October 16. Chicago shows lowest average prices for many staples while New Orleans and San Francisco run high on common items like flour bread and eggs. Milk in Chicago was the priciest. Local prices for fruits and produce are noted with apples and bananas described.
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San Franscisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Labor Department
Atlanta
Washington D. C
New York
San Francico
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San Francisco
America
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