United States to maintain hands off China policy
Washington officials say the United States will adhere to a hands off policy in China under Dean Acheson after his Senate confirmation. Britain and likely France echo the stance while Moscow’s reaction remains unclear. The failure of Chiang Kai-shek’s peace bid and Communist demands reduce hopes for negotiated peace, signaling continued great power aloofness in the Chinese crisis.
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Republicans Back Spy Legislation Aiding Wire Taps Debate
House leaders Rayburn and Martin support exploring stricter anti espionage laws with Attorney General Clark. They signal openness to peacetime government powers including potential wire tapping under proper limits. Clark urges tougher statutes to shield national security amid modern warfare threats. MORE ON PAGE 2A.
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Negro Says Communists Threaten Life in New Jersey
Newark veteran William Clifford Holmes a 30 year old former Progressive campaign manager seeks police protection after claiming communist leaders threaten him since quitting the party. Essex detectives report his statement detailing planned sabotage and a guard is placed for his wife and infant son in East Orange.
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Clarence Merrell
William Clifford Holmes
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Soviet Union
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Communist Party
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Truce Talks Reach Crisis Stage in Negev Boundary Clash
The Israeli Egyptian armistice conference under UN mediation moves toward a decisive point as Dr. Ralph Bunche reportedly offers a draft covering all military and boundary issues. Key disputes include lifting the Faluja siege, armistice lines, and force reductions, with Negev frontiers central to outcomes.
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Ralph Bunche
U.N
Holy Land
Bunche
Faluja
European Recovery Program Making Encouraging Progress
The Economic Cooperation Administration reports improving western Europe with factory output near prewar levels and exports close to 1938 figures. It seeks a second Marshall Plan year of 4.5 billion dollars as inflation falls and currency stability remains crucial.
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Sterling F. Green
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Economic Cooperation Administration
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Marshall Plan Council
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Germany
Robert Marjolin
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
Paris Council
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Midwest Braces As New Blizzard Rolls In
A new January blizzard sweeps into the Midwest from Canada, bringing heavy snow and zero to 10 below temperatures. Roads drifted in southeastern Montana and Idaho, with 15 inches of snow in parts of southern Idaho. The Red Cross reports South Dakota emergency conditions are over as airlifted relief reaches stranded residents. Lincoln Nebraska Governor Val Peterson says all communities are now accessible by highway.
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Truman's Inaugural to Be Fancier Than Any History
Washington dispatch details Harry S Truman's upcoming inauguration with unprecedented spectacle and weeklong festivities. The event will feature a costly Capitol platform, 14 wooden seats for dignitaries, and a personal inaugural parade. Chief Justice Vinson administers the oath. Barkley will be sworn in as vice president. Truman promises a formal address and extensive afterglow activities.
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Congressional Leaders Push School Aid and Rent Control Plans
Congressional leaders prioritize school aid and rent controls in a post inauguration drive. Senator Lucas says a White House session will set the legislative schedule. Hill expects Senate action on a 270 million dollar education grant bill with no new hearings. Taft forecasts GOP support. Sparkman backs rent control extensions with differing durations.
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Ohio
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Argentine Aid to U S Needy Sparks Surprise in Washington
The Maria Eva Duarte De Peron Social Assistance Foundation of Argentina plans to donate clothing for about 600 Washington children. US officials and charity leaders reacted with surprise and embarrassment, fearing implications for domestic welfare and potential propaganda use by Moscow.
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Maria Eva Duarte de Peron
State Department
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Ralph Vawters
Augustin Americo Merlo
United Nations to Carry On Two More Cold War Years
Lake Success reports U N leaders expect at least two more years of Cold War tensions between the United States and Russia. They foresee progress only on non East West issues and emphasize no one wants war while private talks reflect cautious optimism and lingering discouragement after the Paris General Assembly.
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World Organization
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Paris Assembly
Clubwomen Back Tax Cut on Restaurant Meals
In Raleigh 16 000 North Carolina clubwomen voiced support for eliminating the sales tax on restaurant meals. A telegram from Mrs. James A. Gupton of Charlotte, president of the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs, urged Gov. Scott Lt. Gov. Taylor and House Speaker Ramsay to back the proposal. The federation represents 340 organizations.
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Taylor
Ramsay
James A. Gupton
Charlotte
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Western nations discuss Far East regional defense pact
London reports a planned regional pact to curb Communist expansion in the Far East. Possible members include the United States Britain Canada Australia France Holland New Zealand China and India with Indochina Indonesia and Malaya invited upon stable governments. Bevin and Schuman discussed the idea amid secret talks.
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Malaya
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Robert Schuman
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House of Commons
Europe
Government Evacuating Its Offices As Tientsin Falls
Seymour Topping reports from Nanking that communist forces captured Tientsin, prompting urgent government evacuations and emergency session plans. China faces Red demands for unconditional surrender while U S and Britain refuse to mediate. Formosa eyed as ultimate refuge. Hengyang and Foochow slated as relocation sites.
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Kwangtung Providence
Chiang
Fort Raleigh Excavation Described by Archaeologist
Dr. J. C. Harrington described the Fort Raleigh Roanoke Island dig as a major historical find. He cited careful soil and earth analyses confirming the site linked to early English settlements, with details on fort appearance and colonial attempts. New officers of the North Carolina Archaeological Society were elected at the Chapel Hill meeting.
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