Cautious Plan For Atomic Disclosure Reported
Washington dispatch says President Truman favors a careful, step by step reveal of atomic energy secrets and testing pre inspection methods before sharing know how with nations except Britain and Canada. Senator Vandenberg noted White House talks and a State Department briefing on security and international control.
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Truman Signs Expanded GI Bill On Path To Effect
President Truman signs the amended GI Bill of Rights expanding loan limits increasing student subsistence rates broadening education age and boosting benefits for disabled veterans in vocational rehabilitation. The measure takes effect next Tuesday with a medical department reorganization bill awaiting his signature.
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Mexico Accident Kills 36 in Bus Collision
A head on crash near Pueblo Mexico left 36 dead and 29 injured when two passenger buses collided overturned and plunged down a six mile embankment into a gorge six miles west of the city.
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Householders To Pay More For Coal And Coke
Washington reports that starting January 2, households and other coal users must pay 10 cents more per ton for all coal and coke types. Retail dealers may raise prices to cover higher operation costs but only for fuel delivered to consumer premises. sales between dealers are excluded.
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Pampering of Germans Charged by U S Official
Berlin December 29 A D Nixon deputy director of the division of investigation of cartels and external assets said American military authorities in the zone were pampering German industrialists. He stated German industries were not being destroyed and leaders of the I G Farbenindustrie were released under pressure from his division.
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Noted Writer Theodore Dreiser Dies at 74
Hollywood reports the death of Theodore Dreiser a leading American novelist at age 74 from a heart attack. Survived by his second wife Helen and his first wife Sarah Osborne White who died in 1942. Dreiser rose to prominence with his realist novels and challenged modern literary norms despite initial critical hostility. His acclaimed work An American Tragedy appeared twenty years ago and remains among his greatest.
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Terrorists Sought After Jerusalem Tel Aviv Attacks
Officials in Palestine launched a massive roundup after deadly explosions and shootings left 10 dead in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Nearly 2,000 suspects, including the Eden hotel guest list, were detained as curfews were extended and British troops searched Ramth Gan for alleged participants.
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Miners Rescued, Search Continues for 21 At Pineville Mine
Eight miners were rescued from the Kentucky Straight Creek mine near Pineville, while rescue crews pressed on for 21 others. One body was found, and Albert Bennett, 64, of Pineville, died after being brought to the surface. Bud Towns, a survivor of a 1929 blast, was among those rescued. The effort included full medical support and a communication line extending 2000 feet into the tunnel.
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Five Die Seven Hurt In Philadelphia trolley truck Crash
Five killed and seven injured when a fuel oil truck collided with a Philadelphia Transportation Company trolley in Essington. Fire swept the trolley, four bodies recovered and a truck driver's body removed from the cab. identifications delayed by the burns.
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GI Meets Buddy’s Father in Pacific Connection
In Goldsboro a serviceman awaiting discharge at Seymour Johnson Field met G. T. Boykin of the war housing project. They became friends after the GI noticed a photograph that resembled a friend he knew in the Pacific, revealing the soldier had known Boykin’s son.
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Youth Relays Peace Draft Opposes Peacetime Training
North Carolina Grange Youth delegates at their sixth annual convention opposed peacetime military training. Austin Brown presided as they discussed emergency conscription in a future war and argued that control of atomic bombs could win another conflict. They favored keeping youth with families and community life rather than military drill.
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Information Service Fund Is Projected
The state department expects President Truman to recommend funds for a permanent information service in at least 62 foreign nations. William Benton disclosed plans to employ 2,648 people to explain the U S viewpoint to millions abroad and said the new office would be the office of international information and cultural affairs. He did not give a firm cost estimate but called the division expensive.
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State Recreation Body Does Much Work Its 1st Year
The North Carolina Recreation Commission formed by the 1945 legislature led to a statewide association and conference. It includes 11 members with 30 advisory specialists and 24 national and state consultants. Key efforts include aiding over 100 communities in planning and organizing recreation, supporting living memorials, youth centers, 4 H club programs, and surveys across eleven communities and four counties. The program also surveyed churches, including 200 plus congregations, and emphasized recreation for Negro citizens with state institute activities.
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11 Year Old Girl Saves Life Of Companion On Ice
Eleven year old Phyllis Regan slid on her stomach over dangerously thin ice to reach a girl who had fallen into icy water off Malibou beach. She kept her act secret, telling reporters she feared her mother would not let her skate again.
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More Troops Are To Move To Manchuria
Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer announced plans to move additional Chinese armies to Manchuria and to send more American troops to accompany, supervise debarkation, and handle supply problems. He cited this as part of broadened U S aid to Chiang Kai-shek’s national government and noted a buildup of U S army personnel in China.
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Truman Drafts His Speech On The Potomac
President Truman wrote a direct address aboard the yacht Williamsburg with aides to air next Thursday. Secretary Byrnes planned to join him later to report on the Moscow foreign ministers conference. He finished a four day Potomac journey after a morning at the White House signing 64 bills and resolutions.
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Production Chief Outlines Reconversion Outlook and Strikes Effect
Washington December 29 John D Small chief of the civilian production administration says full reconversion depends on settling widespread management differences. Despite upward industrial output since victory in rope, consumer and producer demands strain some sectors. He cites continued shortages of manuals delaying full flow, notes a possible national strike would trigger steel stock reserves for public utilities, and outlines regulatory changes to curb strike damage.
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Steps Taken To Implement Agreements From Big Three Talks
Moscow reports outline rapid steps after the three power conference ending with plans to send US Soviet and British representatives to Bucharest for Romania, Bulgaria cabinet changes advised by the Soviet Union, joint Korea mission orders to American and Russian commanders, and UN atomic accord documents. The delay concerns a European peace treaty due to adherence issues.
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Julius M Johnston Dies in Charlotte at 55
Julius M Johnston a prominent figure in the Carolinas died in Charlotte today at age 55. His death removes a well known leader in regional affairs and reflects a significant local figure's passing.
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