Regulars to Take Over Controls in Democratic Strategy
Senator Sparkman forecasts a return of Democratic regular machinery in key states as Henry Wallace launches an independent bid. He says Wallace's entry will purge left wing elements and boost normal party activity, while Lucas argues Wallace strengthens Truman by isolating extremists. Wallace opens with a Milwaukee speech proposing a seven point plan for European recovery and UN control.
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Sparkman
D-Ala
Henry A. Wallace
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Mr. Truman
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Europe
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Idaho
Pepper
United Nations
United States
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Turey
Ruhr
Russia
Cold grips Dakotas Montana as New York sees thaw
Sub zero cold lingered across the Dakotas and Montana with 25 mph winds driving readings to 25 below in Pembina as the east warms. Snowbound New York and New England expect melting while southern rain and sleet forecast.
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New England
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Flooding Hits Hyotsu Village Near Nemure
Asahi reports 350 houses flooded by high waves at Hyotsu village near Nemure on Hokkaido's eastern tip. No casualties noted in the brief dispatch.
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Asahi
Hyotsu
Nemure
Hokka‘co Island
Weather and temperature averages across U.S. cities
Partly cloudy and warm in North Carolina with cooler changes tonight. Temperatures and rainfall figures list highs and lows for numerous cities including Charlous Chicago Columbia Ver contin. Data show varied readings, with North Carolina Raleigh around 30s and Houston near 60s. Officials compare thermometer records and provide rain totals across the nation.
Hottest Day of 1947 Ends Year in Sydney Weather
Sydney marks the warmest day of 1947 with temperatures reaching 94 degrees before noon. Despite a working day, thousands cut work to swim as the old year bids farewell.
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Sydney
Australia
Six Die Violently in Holy Land as Conflict Escalates
In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv six people die amid continued Jew Arab reprisals following the UN partition decision. A British constable dies from a prior bombing and a power struggle prompts large scale recruitment as both sides arm for a looming showdown.
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Jerusalem
United Nations
Palestine
Tel Aviv
MacArthur Defends Jap Policies In New Year Message
General MacArthur, in a New Year statement from Tokyo, defended Allied economic policy in 1947 against critics who said it pushed Japan toward socialism. He claimed the policy broke up a feudal, minority-controlled system that monopolized commerce, industry, and resources.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Fedal
Japan
Peanut Quotas Order Expected Today for 1948
Aides to Rep. Andrews report the agriculture department will issue an order suspending peanut marketing quotas and acreage controls for 1948. Secretary Clinton Anderson had said ten days earlier he was considering the suspension, with no department confirmation yet.
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Washington
Rep. Andrews
D-Ala
Agriculture Department
Department
Clinton Anderson
Colorado Prison Break Ends in Bloodshed and Manhunt
Twelve of Colorado's hardest criminals escaped from Canon City Prison in a bloody breakout. One convict was slain, two were seriously wounded, and four guards were mauled. A fast response by guards, police, and a National Guard battalion pursued the fugitives through a snowstorm as recaptures began.
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National Guard
Canon City Prison Break Escapes Turn Deadly
Armed fugitives stormed the Colorado penitentiary in a bloody escape. One convict was killed and another wounded as seven men fled or were recaptured around Canon City. A farmhouse attack left Mrs. Minnie Higgins critically injured and guards injured. A. Tolley and Werner Schwartzmiller were among those captured or at large.
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A. D. Tolley
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Minnie Higgins
Best
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Clark
Greek relief forces near Konitsa in tense battle
Greek units moved within four miles of beleaguered Konitsa as guerrillas reportedly launched an assault on the town. Artillery fire pounded rebel positions, while a relief column neared the Rozovani bridge, with authorities saying Konitsa would be saved unless an Albanian based communist brigade intervened. Prime Minister Sophoulis praised the army and garrison as attacks subsided.
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Ethnos
Themistokles Sophoulis
Husband Held After Death Of His Wife
Spartansburg South Carolina December 31 An unspecified charge keeps Diehl T Cantrell in jail as detectives probe the death of Mrs Virginia Snyder Jones Cantrell a member of a Charlotte family An upstairs room fire led to her discovery by firefighters A coroner s jury ordered the sheriff to hold Cantrell pending the investigation with a finding of unknown causes and possible suffocation noted by a physician Burn marks were reported on Mrs Cantrell s face chest and arms in the inquiry
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S. C
Virginia Snyder Jones Cantrell
Diehl T. Cantrell
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Budget Surplus Seen Shrinking Under Spending Rise
Washington analysts forecast a budget surplus as small as 2.5 billion dollars for the next fiscal year, down from about 6 billion this year, as government outlays rise to around 39.5 billion and revenues slide to roughly 42 billion. Congress may alter these projections through further cuts and tax policy.
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Truman
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Administration
Wake County Legislators Back Pay Hikes for Teachers
Wake County legislators unanimously favor higher pay for teachers and state employees and urge Governor Cherry to call a special legislature session. Senator Robert N. Simms Jr says a special session is needed to align salaries with rising living costs, despite one member’s reluctance. Representative N F Ransdell and others push for immediate action to improve teacher pay.
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Wake County
Arch T. Allen
Cherry
Robert N. Simms, Jr
Istrative
Simms
Raleigh Times
William T. Hatch
Allen
Rep
N. F. Ransdell
Pope Predicts Grave Year for 1948
Pope Pius XII warned in a New Year's message that 1948 would be a year of very grave decisions perhaps irrevocable. He spoke in French to diplomats at the Vatican and said the world would face crossroads, though he retained hope for the future.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Holy See
Truman Forecasts World Peace and 1948 Prosperity
President Truman said world peace is in the self interest of the United States and others and expects real peace in 1948 with proper UN implementation. He praised General Electric for price cuts and indicated Democrats will have a happy year, while declining to comment on Henry Wallace’s independent bid.
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Henry A. Wallace
Chicago
United States
Washington
Truman
United Nations
General Electric Company
C. E. Wilson
G. E
Molotov Blames U.S. for London Conference Failure
Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov blamed the United States for the collapse of the London foreign ministers conference. He credited the Soviet delegation with preserving some progress and criticized American efforts to disrupt the talks. He named Bevin and Bidault as following Marshall.
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Vyacheslav M. Molotov
United States
Moscow
Moscow Radio
Germany
George G Marshall
Molotov
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Ernest) Bevin
Britain
Georges) Bidault
France
Marshall
Marshall Plan Heads Toward More Senate Scrutiny
Washington reportsFresh evidence including Taft remarks shows the 17 billion Marshall plan will face immediate hearings chaired by Senator Vandenberg on the foreign relations committee next week Taft claimed the plan may not deliver the promised relief explaining Europe may not gain the expected benefits The plan envisions 16 Western European nations aiding themselves with the United States providing additional help over four years totaling 17 billion with 6.8 billion in the first 15 months ending April 1.
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Taft
Ohio
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Rmich
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New Republican Policy Committee
St. Louis
Europe
United States
Typhoon Kill Toll Rises Across Philippine Provinces
Relayed reports from Manila say the Christmas Day typhoon has killed at least 123 people, left 54 missing, and injured hundreds across about half of the Philippines 49 provinces. Property damage tops 14 million dollars.
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Philippines
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