Anglo American joint airforce discussed in Washington dispatch
Washington reports say United States and Great Britain moved toward an Anglo American airforce with joint training for U S and British pilots. The Mail cites plans to standardize schooling and experiments in supersonic flight and atomic bombing techniques with an exchange of aviators as first steps.
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Washington
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London
Eisenhower Weighs Nomination Amid Party Rifts
The Times-Herald reports Eisenhower is being courted by both parties as a potential presidential nominee. Eisenhower, then army chief of staff, reportedly took a fishing trip to Everglades City after a Miami physical checkup. Senator Capper had backed Eisenhower for president years ago, while Capper aides noted some Republicans doubt Dewey or Taft can win and some Democrats doubt Truman.
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Arms talks dominate UN Security Council agenda
The UN Security Council delayed action on Trieste as Russia pressed for prompt arms problem consideration. Russia proposed a one nation commission to draft an arms reduction plan within three months and urged immediate steps on implementing general assembly arms limits. The Atomic Energy Commission plans a Jan. 15 meeting chaired by Dr. Oscar Lange of Poland.
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Tax cuts delayed as lawmakers push budget balance
Senate and House leaders insist on slowing tax cut plans while focusing on trimming the national budget. Senators Hawkes and Hoffman stress balancing the budget and debt reduction before considering tax legislation. Rep. Judd adds that tax cuts should not be first priority this year.
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Poison Ivy Toxins Can Enter Body Without Touch
A person may be poisoned by iron ivy without direct contact as airborne toxins from burning poison ivy irritate sensitive skin and eyes.
Life of Franklin P Adams Span From Insurance Sales to Radio
The article chronicles Franklin P Adams born in Cook County Illinois who shifted from selling life insurance to writing a daily column in 1903 and later to radio fame with Information Please from 1938. It notes his humorous quips, education at Armour Institute of Technology, marriages, children, and works like Tobogganing on Parnasus and The Melancholy Lute. He resides in Weston Connecticut with his second wife and four children.
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Long Distance Rates Raised Across Independent Telcos
The State Utilities Commission ordered about 40 independent telephone firms to raise long distance tolls to align with Southern Bell increases. From January 1, station to station calls 19 to 263 miles and person to person calls up to 263 miles rise five cents. Major affected firms include Durham, Carolina, Central, Central Carolina, North State, Concord, and Norfolk and Carolina Telephone companies.
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Gold Price Manipulation Tied to Morgenthau Diary Notes
The diary excerpt discusses a six minute closing period and a 90 cent objective while purchasing 4 400 000 bushels, followed by a note on gold price manipulation. It reports President’s meetings with Morgenthau and Jesse Jones from Oct 25 1933 to set daily gold prices, including a 21 cent rise once described as lucky.
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New Year Masses At St Edward's Announced
The Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ will be read at 6 15 and 8 30 a m at St Edward's Catholic church by Pastor Father MacMillan, announced today.
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Hamilton's 1790 Coast Guard Founded to Fight Smuggling
Alexander Hamilton established the U S Coast Guard in 1790 to combat illicit import and export activity and enforce federal revenue laws.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Most of Stolen Cars Recovered in High Point
High Point traffic bureau reports December thefts totaled 23 with all but one vehicle recovered. A 1936 Ford sedan stolen from West Commerce Street remains missing. owner Harry Burkhart of Rt. 2 Lexington reported the loss Sunday night. Other unrecovered cases extend up to two years.
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High Point
Cold Wave Dampens Night Temps Across Carolinas
A deep arctic air mass brings rain and a risk of snow or sleet in western North Carolina. Overnight lows in major cities from Wilmington to Mt. Mitchell range from 30 to 46 degrees with little change from today. The system blankets the region with precipitation tonight into New Year’s Day.
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Truman faces potential chaos if wartime controls end
President Truman proposed a judiciary committee review in the 80th Congress to assess the overall national welfare. He noted both the president and Congress may independently end wartime emergency laws, and listed immediate emergency statutes affected by his proclamation including the Smith Connally act, ROTC training camps, and extended enlistments in the army medical department.
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War profits tax reform impact on refunds and back pay
In Chicago industrial tax experts say the renegotiation act offers little aid to employers facing retroactive wage claims. Congress could recoup these refunds by taxing workers who received retroactive wages.
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Four Leaders Take Over Republican Organization
Four top Republicans led the party in the new Congress after a contentious meeting. Vandenberg Taft White and Millikan were named to key posts including president pro tempore party floor leader and conference chair. They will likely head major committees as Reed faces sidelining from the commerce chair bid.
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Favors Gate Committee Report Alleges Improper Use
The gating committee charges Bilbo with using his high price for personal gain in war contractor dealings. Four Republicans and two Democrats signed the report, with findings expected to be released this week.
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