France Faces Split as De Gaulle Gains Ground Amid Cabinet Struggles
The piece outlines rising party fractures in France with De Gaulle seizing influence while coalitions tremble. It compares French multiparty instability to a hypothetical US setup and notes De Gaulle’s threat to act if communists reenter government, amid army backing and alleged army support for his campaign.
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Southern Senators Threaten Filibuster Over Civil Rights Debate
Southern lawmakers vow a filibuster to block rule changes on FEPC and anti segregation measures. Arkansas Senator McClellan suggests a compromise avoiding FEPC or anti segregation bills, while Miss Senator Stennis and Ark Senator Fulbright doubt constitutional forms. A prolonged session could halt other Senate business and force a choice between a marathon debate or Truman civil rights promises.
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McCellan
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Fulbright
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Mountaineers Clinch North State Title With 27-6 Win
Appalachian State's Mountain eers clinched the North State Conference football championship by defeating Atlantic Christian 27-6 in Rocky Mount. The scoring came in the first and third periods with four rushing touchdowns by Herman Bryson and a final score setup by a 31-yard run. Pete Mills connected a short pass to End John Casky for the fourth score.
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Chinese New Year Celebrations Split Across January Dates
Chinese communities mark the New Year on two dates with celebrations on January 1 and January 24. The split reflects different calendar traditions and local customs observed by various groups.
Isaiah Manuscript Dating Back Over 2 000 Years Uncovered
In Palestine a cave near the Dead Sea yielded four ancient Hebrew scrolls over two millennia old. Duke University scholars Dr. William H. Brownlee and Dr. William F. Stinespring assess a complete Isaiah scroll dating to the second century B C, promising new meanings and vowel pronunciations.
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Ohio State Triumphs Over Illinois 34-7 in Champaign
Ohio State overwhelmed Illinois 34-7 at home in Champaign to keep Rose Bowl hopes alive. The Buckeyes built a 13-7 edge through three quarters and exploded with three touchdowns in the final period before 65,732 fans.
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Truman Maintains Silence on Foreign and Cabinet Matters
The article notes President Truman delaying White House comment on international affairs until talks occur with Secretary of State Marshall. It mentions Marshall’s desire to retire, Truman’s affection for him, and opposition to a special session to grant aid to China. It references Dr Mudd and the Lincoln assassination context and the Dry Tortugas in Florida as distant mentions.
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VMI Keydets Dominate Citadel 34 6 in Lexington
The Virginia Military Institute Keydets defeated The Citadel 34 to 6 in Lexington. VMI scored two touchdowns in the first period and another in each of the second and final periods, securing a decisive victory.
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Gamecocks Tie Tulsa in Homecoming Intersections Clash
South Carolina's Gamecocks scored four first half touchdowns to defeat Tulsa 27 to 0 in Tulsa. Freshman Steve Wadiak found the end zone twice including a 67 yard romp as SC delivered a decisive win before 9,200 fans.
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Citadel Bullpups blank Davidson Frosh in Charleston
Freshmen Jack Chandler and Bill Baldwin sparked Citadel to a 13-0 victory over Davidson Frosh at Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston.
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Jack Chandler
Bill Baldwin
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Johnson Hagood Stadium
Notre Dame Beats Northwestern 12-7 In Late Quarter Rally
Notre Dame trailed 7-6 after Art Murakowski’s 90 yard interception return but substitutes William Gay and John Landry sparked a late scoring drive, giving the Irish a 12-7 win. The victory extends Notre Dame’s streak to 20 straight wins and 26 without a defeat dating back to 1946. Panelli opened scoring for Notre Dame with a 91 yard march. Northwestern led briefly after Murakowski’s interception return set up a late score.
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John Landry
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Titans
Art Murakowski
Francis Tripucka
Frank Leahy
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Tripuka
Jim Farrar
Contested Front Lines Reported Near Grand Canal
Pro government and communist broadcasts clash over battles near Suchow and the Grand Canal. Reports claim villages changing hands and high casualty estimates, while a separate note mentions a fungus produced chemical that halts other fungi by stopping reproduction.
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Chanchuan
San Francisco
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Manchurian
Liao Yao- Hsing
Manchuria
Chiang Kai-Shek
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