Inauguration Stage Is Set for Truman’s Day
Thousands gather in Washington for Harry S. Truman’s inauguration with an estimated 500 000 to 750 000 expected to attend. Congress defeats a tax waiver on parade tickets while Dewey sends good wishes. Truman signs a four day holiday for federal workers as no rain is forecast.
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Harry S. Truman
Jackson County
Missouri
Senate
Congress
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Truman
White House
Barkley
Kentucky
Capitol
Truman-Barkley Club
Finance Committee
Democratic National Committee
Forrest Smith
Mayflower Hotel
E.S.T
National Guard
Administration Loses Minor Senate Battle Over Inaugural Tickets
A 47 to 44 Senate vote blocked a tax exemption for inaugural parade and ball tickets, signaling possible Republican Dixie Democrat alignment against the Truman administration. The Washington inaugural committee had sold tickets from $2 to $10 without federal amusement taxes and expected tax relief, with estimates of $60,000 due.
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South
Melvin Hildreth
Hildreth
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Rconn
Morse
R-Ore
Truman
McCarthy
Rwis
Democratic Steamroller
Chapman
Kentucky
Senator Robertson
Virginia
Home Furnishings Writer to Be Honored Here Tomorrow
The Southern Furniture Market draws national attention with press day activities including a tour of exhibits and a press party at Emerywood Country Club. Miss Mary Roche of The New York Times will be guest of honor, with 28 out of town writers invited. Buyers, exhibitors, and hotel space face strong demand as market activity remains high despite weather and travel delays.
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Emerywood Country Club
Mary Roche
New York Times
American Furniture Mart
Southern Furniture Exposition
Broad Street
L. P. Best of
Mebane
Craftique
High Point
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Sedgefield
North Carolina considers $200 million rural road bond plan
In Raleigh on January 19 lawmakers introduced a bill to submit to voters a statewide referendum on issuing 200 million dollars in bonds for rural road construction. The plan targets secondary farm to market roads and would not include a gasoline tax increase in the bill itself.
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Raleigh
Scott
General Assembly
Harry Vanderlinden
Catawba
William T. Hatch
Wake
American pilot dies in crash near Fassberg Germany
In the British zone near Fassberg a C-54 Coal Wagon crash claimed the life of an American airlift pilot returning from Berlin. Two crewmen were injured and identified as 1st Lt. Ralph H. Walter of Bennetts Square, Pa., and Sgt. Wilburn M. Smith of Troy, N. C. The dead pilot's name was withheld pending relatives' notification.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Berlin
Fassberg
Ralph H. Walter
Ennett Square
Wilburn M. Smith
Troy, N. C
Missing Youths' Bodies Found After Mountain Search
In Davis West Virginia the frozen bodies of Eston Carr nine only boy were found on a mountainside after a weeklong missing search. His brother Robert seven was found dead earlier and 16 year old John Helmick was rescued in critical condition with pneumonia. About 150 volunteers searched the rugged terrain.
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Davis
W. Va
Eston Carr
Robert
John Helmick
Carr
Co Op Tax Question Is Up Again
Raleigh January 19 The tax department presented five alternate co op tax proposals to the joint finance committee. The options include repealing exemptions for cooperative associations and taxing patronage beyond reserves. Other ideas cover taxable income inclusion and corporate level taxes on retained earnings.
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Raleigh
Department of Tax Research
General Assembly
Coast Guard Cutter East Wind Is Abandoned After Collision
The veteran cutter East Wind, a 3000 ton icebreaker, was struck amidships by the tanker Gulfstream in heavy fog about 60 miles southeast of Barnegat Light Vessel and set afire. 100 crew were evacuated, with unknown casualties reported. The Gulfstream also caught fire, while the escort vessel Suzanne assisted casualties.
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East Wind
New Jersey
Gulfstream
Barnegat
Norfolk
Boston
Curtis Bay
John A. Glynn
Gulf Oil Corp
Staten Island
New York Harbor
Port Arthur
Tex
Personnel Bill Created State Personnel Department
A bill to create a state personnel department was introduced in the North Carolina general assembly. The measure would separate state employment administration from the budget bureau and appoint a governor approved personnel director with salary set by the governor. A seven member state personnel council would advise on rules job classifications and wages. Members would be paid ten dollars per day plus travel expenses.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Budget Bureau
Scott
House
Fred S. Roysters
Vance
William T. Hatch
Arch T. Allen
Wake
Judiciary Committee
Britain prepared to recognize Israel amid peace plan talks
A British government source said London would recognize Israel if the United States joins a Middle East peace plan. Talks in Washington between Sir Oliver Franks and Robert Lovett explored a joint Britain U S guarantee and possible territorial adjustments including Negev and western Galilee.
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United States
Middle East
Holy Land
Washington
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U. S
Robert Lovett
Labor Party
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
Labor
Palestine
Negev Desert
Folke Bernadotte
Negev
Galilee
Crosby to join CBS in talent raid reshuffle
Hollywood January 19 Bing Crosby signs with CBS in a major talent raid following Jack Benny and Amos n Andy moves. CBS chairman William Paley says Crosby will be heard on CBS from next fall for an extended period covering radio and television, with no TV plans yet. Details on contract and whether Crosby leaves his midweek show are undecided, while sponsor decisions may fix his future slot.
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Crosby
CBS
Ol' Groaner
Columbia Broadcasting System
American Broadcasting Co
Jack Benny
National Broadcasting Co
Amos ‘N’ Andy
NBC
William S. Paley
CBS _ board
Paley
Bing
ABC
Radio Row
Hooper
New York
Henry Wallace Silent On Interviews After Loss
James Marlow recalls Henry Wallace’s post election quiet and refusal to grant interviews. Wallace vows to stay in politics as he contemplates future of his Progressive party after receiving 1,156,000 votes out of 48,690,000. He reflects on prior setbacks and his near miss in the 1944-45 leadership transition.
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James Marlow
Washington
Henry Wallace
Harry, Truman
Wallace
Westchester County
N. Y
Progressive Party
Mr. Truman
Dewey
Senator Truman
Roosevelt
Henry
White House
Truman
Air Line Stocks Rally in Mixed Market Amid Inaugural Talk
New York stock page notes air line stocks rise modestly with gains for Eastern Airlines Transcontinental & Western American Airlines and several industry names. The broader market remains cautious with many issues hovering near prior closes as investors await the president's inaugural address.
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Eastern Airlines
Transcontinental & Western Air
American Airlines
U. S. Steel
Goodrich
Douglas Aircraft
Dow Chemical
American Tobacco
North Dakota Reports 21 Below As Midwest Storm Hits
The Midwest endures a blizzard with eight inches of snow in Kansas City and 21 below in Dickinson North Dakota. Schools close in Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas. Power outages, impassable highways, and hospital crowding follow freezing conditions as the storm moves northeast.
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Midlands
Weather Bureau
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Highway Patrol
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Midwest
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Dickinson
N. D
Chadron
Nebr
Oklahoma
Kansas
Topeka
St. Louis
Electric Company
Arkansas
Nebraska
E. L. Redman
Kearney
Chinese Government Seeks Unconditional Cease Fire in Civil War
The government in Nanking calls for an unconditional and immediate cease fire from both government and Communist forces plus start of peace talks. The executive Yuan votes, while Chiang Kai-shek’s stance awaits, amid Internal rifts and fears of assassination.
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Legislative Yuan
Kuomintang Party
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Sun Fo
Aaa Saa
Pig
Com
Kuomint
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