Twelve Lives Lost On Misty Irish Runway
Shannon Airport Ireland December 28 Trans World Airlines Constellation crashed two miles short of the misty runway killing 12 and injuring 11. The Star of Cairo was Paris to New York with 23 aboard. six injured were critically hurt. Rescue operations stalled by mud and fire. Dreyfus son of the late Alfred Dreyfus among the dead.
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Robert Hewett
Shannon
Eire
Constellation
Star of Cairo
Shannon River
TWA
U. S. Civil Aeronautics Authority
the Erie
Department of Industry and Commerce
Dreyfus
Erre N. Dreyfus
New York
Alfred Dreyfus
Ehewitnesses
Bruce Waterbury
Edith Delaby Watbury
Newark
N. J
Charles
Soviet propone three month limit for world arms plan
The Soviet delegation to the United Nations urged immediate action on a worldwide arms reduction plan in a formal resolution. It called for an 11 nation security council commission to draft proposals within three months and linked the effort to the general assembly decision of December 14. The move came as debate focused on atomic control and possible automatic action against violations.
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Max Harrelson
Sovar
Ioliet
Russia
United Nations Security Council
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
U. N. Assembly
Trygve Lie
Andrei A. Gromyko
Security Council
General Assembly
United States
Great Britain
Canada
U. S
Talmadge Heir Seen As Georgia Governor Pick
Associates of Herman Talmadge claimed the youth would win the Georgia governorship when the legislature convenes on January 13. Talmadge supporters said 155 of 257 lawmakers pledged backing for Herman to serve the late Gene Talmadge's term, while Lt. Gov elect M. E. Thompson urged lawmakers to honor the will of Gene Talmadge and oppose any thwarting effort.
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Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
Gene Talmadge
Georgia
Talmadge
House
Senate
Herman
M. E. Thompson
General Assembly
Thomas
Senate Military Committee
Johnson
Showdown Years in GOP Lineup
In the waning days of control, Republicans in both chambers face a showdown over committee lines and leadership. Reed leads a revolt against the GOP oligarchy in the Senate, while Taft and Dewey tentatively loom as presidential contenders. House leaders await the McCarthy era style jockeying for majority leadership as congress convenes.
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Alex H. Singleton
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Frias
Taft
Ohio
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Senate Republicans
Reed
R-Kas
Committee On Committees
Senate Democrats
Barkley
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
Portal to Portal Suits Reach Over a Billion
The surge of portal to portal suits hits 1.133 billion dollars as 13 000 CIO United Steel Workers members seek retroactive wages and damages from Bethlehem Steel in a Philadelphia federal filing led by Lee Pressman. The 23 locals from 15 railroad unions see the CIO drive as raiding rival unions.
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CIO
Bethlehem Steel Company
Lee Pressman
Philadelphia
CIO United Steel Workers Union
Labor
AFL
Churchill And Stalin Exchange Warm Greetings
In London on December 28 Churchill sent wartime birthday wishes to Prime Minister Stalin. Stalin replied with warm thanks for the greetings, marking a brief thaw after recent harsh words.
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London
Winston Churchill
Stalin
Churchill
Ferguson To Preside Over FTC Again
Garland S. Ferguson of Greensboro North Carolina will become federal trade commission chairman again on January 1 marking his fifth time in the top post. A veteran commissioner for 19 years he has held the chairmanship in 1930 1935 1938 and 1943 under rotating policy.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Garland S. Ferguson
Greensboro
N. C
Ferguson
Coolidge
Roosevelt
Waynesville
Superior Court of North Carolina
University of North Carolina Law School
Senators Attack Truman Universal Training Plan
Senators Elbert D. Thomas and Edwin C. Johnson oppose compulsory national training arguing it is outdated for a mechanized era. The Truman commission met with Dr. Vannevar Bush and War Department officials to study universal training and manpower needs, with findings due in March.
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Washington
Truman
Advisory
Elbert D. Thomas
Dutah
Edwin C. Johnson
Dcolo
Annou
Congress
White House
Vannevar Bush
Office of Scientific Research and Development
War Department
Mr. Truman
Snow Storms Sweep West and North with Freezing Cold
Heavy snows and high winds lash the northern half of the nation. Two people killed in central Michigan as winds topple roofs and disrupt services. Ice halts ferry traffic at Mackinac Straits. Detroit records a 57 degree high, a new warm note since 1881.
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Associated Press
Michigan
Ithaca
Mackinac Straits
Detroit
U. S. Weather Bureau
Chicago
Chicago Said Temperatures In the North Central States
Utah
Utah Valley
New Senators Favor Basic Change In The Labor Laws
A survey shows a majority of the 23 new senators favor fundamental changes in labor laws. They indicate possible quick action to curb union activities, with many pledging to join efforts to cut industrial strife. Senators elect Kem and McCarthy urge a new national labor policy and compulsory arbitration in health-related industries.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Senate
House
Truman
James P. Kem
R-Mo
Congress
Jose R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Dutch Minister Leaves Madrid for Home Amid UN Recall
The Netherlands minister to Spain departed Madrid for San Sebastian with plans to cross into France as the UN General Assembly urged recall of diplomatic chiefs in Spain. The British ambassador has returned to London and the Italian envoy is en route to Italy. Jones said she would act in accord with the UN.
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Madrid
Legation
P. E
Spain
San Sebastian
France
United Nations General Assembly
U. N
Victor Mallet
London
Duke of Gallarati
Barcelona
Italy
Jones
Warm December 28 Sets Local Record At Greensboro Airport
Temperature rose to 72 degrees marking a new high for the date at the Greensboro High Point airport yesterday with 38 degrees as the low and no precipitation. The report notes December days have reached 72 before, but never as late as December 28. A cautious forecast warned 1947 could see worse weather.
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U. S
North Carolina Legislature Faces Broad Funding Debates
Raleigh dispatch outlines the 1947 legislative agenda with major funding requests. Key items include operating and permanent improvements budgets, teachers pay, reorganizing agencies, health programs, state employee salaries, highway patrol consolidation, the sales tax, and liquor policy as the session opens January 8.
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Raleigh
Department of Conservation and Development
Highway Patrol
State Bureau of Investigation
State Bureau of Identification
North Carolina
Penicillin and Streptomycin Shown to Impair Rats’ Minds
Dr. David I Macht of Sinai Hospital reports that large doses of penicillin and streptomycin temporarily reduce rats’ ability to navigate mazes and balance on ropes for two to three days. No permanent brain damage observed and tolerance develops over time. Also noted safety questions about rutin from various plants as it thickens brain hemorrhage risk in high blood pressure patients.
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Howard W. Blakesler
Associated Press
Qston
American Association For the Advancement of Science
David I. Macht
Sinai Hospital
Baltimore
M. B. Plungian
James C. Munch
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Velt
Hahnemann
Wartime Accounting Report Deems System Unsound and Chaotic
Washington report faults wartime accounting by the Maritime Commission and War Shipping Administration as unsound and chaotic. Prepared by Marvin Coles after hearings, the summary cites missed money owed by private firms and lax collection, with no fraud found but potential government losses. The committee will consider it at Thursday’s meeting. The article notes taxes and further details continue on page 2A.
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Washington
Maritime Commission
Merchant Marine Committee
Marvin Coles
Tomb of First Dynasty Ruler Unearthed Near Cairo
Archaeologists report the discovery of a large First Dynasty tomb near Cairo dated about 5,000 years old. Dr Etienne Drpton notes a seal with Queen Mer Nith’s name, though burial there is unproven amid possible looting. The tomb measures 66 by 26 feet with another grave nearby described.
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Cairo
Nile Valley
Etienne Drioten
Dement
Dripton
Mer Nith
Grain Elevator Fire Destroys Million Bushels Of Grain
A large storage fire at CC Elevator, on Fane street south between Eighth and Ninth, destroyed about 360,000 bushels of rye and corn. Flames rose 35 feet, the roof collapsed by 4 p.m., twelve workers reportedly escaped unharmed while authorities investigated a possible dust explosion from a stuck conveyor belt.
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A Elevator Corporation
Fane Street
Eighth and
Ninth Avenues
Ato Iers
James Storm
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Goodloe
George E. Allen
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Tannehill
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