Suchow Battle Report: Fights Continue On All Fronts
Nationalist defences claim a victory in Suchow but new dispatches indicate ongoing combat along Kiangsu fronts. Gen Ho Ying-Chin reports continued clashes near Nienchuang as Communist columns attack positions along the Payichi-Nienchuang line. Rail traffic repairs proceed as authorities mobilize funds and public drives raise aid for front line units in Suchow Taiyuan Shensi and Chahar.
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Nanking
Suchow
Kiangsu
Ho Ying-Chin
National Defense Minister
Executive Yuan
Nienchuang
Nanking Evening Post
Chen Yi
Payichi-Nienchuang
Huang Po-Tao
Suhsien
Pengpu
Cuchow
Kiu Po-Cheng
Li Mi
Hanchuang
Lunghai-Tietsin-Pukow
Taiyuan
Shensi
Chahar
Ex Prisoner Held In Girl Death In New Hampshire
In Rochester New Hampshire a 46 year old woodcutter Ralph Jennings was held in connection with the slaying of Ruth Eisenberg 22 of Newark New Jersey a nurse. Investigators found articles at Jennings home suggesting involvement. His wife was questioned and Eisenbergs body was found in a shallow grave near an Ossipee dump following her disappearance after a July trip.
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Rochester
N. H
Ruth Eisenberg
Newark
N. J
Preston Smart
Ralph Jennings
Smart
Ofense
Eisenberg
Newtown
State's Whiskey Stores Are Doing Thriving Business
North Carolina ABC stores sold 4.658 million dollars in liquor last month, about 400 thousand more than October 1947, due to new stores. Asheville led growth with 409 thousand dollars, Mecklenburg county topped totals at 944 thousand, followed by Durham and Wake counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
ABC
Asheville
Carl Wester
Wester
Mecklenburg County
Durham
Wake
Truman Says Administration Can Avert Another Economic Low
President Truman indicated through a close associate that the administration can prevent a major recession or depression. Representative Sam Rayburn, in Key West, said any downturn would be man made and tied to the GOP’s economic plans. Rayburn and Truman planned to discuss the legislative program as Truman neared return to Washington.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
Sam Rayburn
House
Texas
Dallas
Rayburn
White House
Washington
Marshall
ECA
Harriman
Europe
China
U S Uplifts Jewish Rights in UN Palestine Debate
The United States asked the United Nations to keep the Negev with Israel without Jewish consent while supporting Israel’s admission to the UN. Dr. Philip C. Jessup cited alignment with Bernadotte’s aims except on boundaries. Bernadotte’s plan proposed Arab Negev and Jewish Western Galilee, which Israel rejects. the Negev remains partition allotment.
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Paris
United States
United Nations
Negev Desert
Palestine
Israel
Philip C. Jessup
Washington
Count Folke Bernadotte
Bernadotte
Galilee
U.N
Four Way Red Light For Truman
Washington rumored traffic light on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House will flash red in all directions to halt all traffic during President Truman's commutes between Blair House and the executive offices. The Trumans will reside at Blair House while repairs to the mansion are completed.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Truman
Blair House
Trumans
Battle in CIO Ranks Over Dissident Unions in New York
In Portland on November 20 4 the CIO faces a crisis as a three man committee recommends revoking the New York city council charter for defying CIO policy. Walter Reuther of UAW discusses a fourth postwar wage round with Portland business leaders signaling renewed labor pressure. The case highlights the drive to isolate communist aligned leaders and enforce national CIO rules. James Durkin leads New York council with Saul Mills as executive secretary.
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Portland
Ore
CIO
Greater New York Industrial Union Council
Washington
New York
Walter Reuther
United Auto Workers
UAW
Reuther
City Club
Detroit
New York City
James Durkin
Saul Mills
Golden Era Ahead For Lucky Farmers Headline
The Marshall Messenger runs a half page display ad praising a “golden era” for farmers with four more years of farm support prices. It urges voters to ride the Democratic victory to prosperity and notes a farm for sale by Fred S. Brawner of Russell, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Minn
Marshall Messenger
Fred S. Brawner
Russell
Minn
Lake Junaluska to spend 175000 on immediate improvements
Trustees of the Lake Junaluska Methodist board approved a master plan for the property at Lake Junaluska North Carolina. They voted to spend 175000 for immediate improvements and develop an integrated program of buildings and roads to provide more facilities for visitors.
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Atlanta
Lake Junaluska
N. C
Britain and U S Reject French Plea to Weaken Germany
Paris reports that the United States and Britain rejected French requests to alter postwar Germany policy. The Queuille government faces opposition as Washington and London insist on safeguarding against renewed German aggression while maintaining Ruhr property rights, occupation limits, and dismantling plans.
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Paris
United States
Britain
Germany
Henri Queuille
Robert Schuman
George C. Marshall
Hector McNeil
France
Grange Withdraws Support for Margarine Taxes
The National Grange at its national convention in Portland voted to repeal margarine taxes if sale deception is curbed and endorsed compulsory arbitration for strikes affecting public welfare. Opponents blocked senate action on repeal. the Grange also backed labor rights to strike while condemning mass picketing.
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Portland
National Grange
Congress
House
Senate
Grange
AFL Sets Up Watch-Dog Legislative Committee
The American Federation of Labor plans a watch-dog panel of 105 national union reps to press for 81st Congress passage of its legislative agenda. The 15-member executive council approved the plan and set Monday as the convention adjournment target, signaling a brief 67th AFL session.
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Cincinnati
Navy
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
AFL
Executive Council
Half of Nation's Children Get Inferior Medical Care
The American Academy of Pediatrics launches a plan to fund medical schools and train doctors in child care while extending modern medicine to rural areas. A nationwide study shows city children receive 50 percent more care than rural youngsters, with 13 million children in isolated counties.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Academy of Pediatrics
America
Academy
Suchow Battle Reports Raise False Hopes
AP analyst DeWitt Mackenzie cautions that the Suchow victory report should be treated carefully as the ten day battle shows heavy losses on both sides. He notes the Red offensive may pause to regroup and that further operations into central China hinge on the Nan king capital and national prestige.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Suchow
Nanking
China
Peng Hsueh-Peh
New York
Paris
Dr. Peng
Comunists
Tot Vamps Judge Helps Mother Avoid Eviction
New Orleans court hears eviction case for Mrs Callender mother of two expecting another. Rising water loss and a missing husband left her unable to work. she receives only $50 monthly from welfare. Her two year old Rodney calms proceedings by climbing onto the judge and stealing attention as a continuance is granted.
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New Orleans
Rodney Callender
A. C. Callender
Welfare Bureau
Rodney
Snowdrifts Slow Trains In Midwest
Snowdrifts sent trains crawling and stranded motorists across eastern Colorado, western Kansas, and Nebraska. Rescue teams aided by train crews moved motorists to shelter in Garden City and Dodge City as power lines and phone service failed. One 15 year old girl died in Kansas as conditions worsened before relief arrived.
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Niggewey
Gla
Bay Area
Charlotte
Asheville
Point, Kansas City
Novie
Oon
Gen
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Tre
Hutchinson
Kas
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Kansas City
Denver
Kansas-Colorado
Garden City
Dodge City
Kingsley
Missouri
Western powers and Russia clash over Berlin currency control
Western experts from the United States Britain and France work with Argentina on Bramuglia's questions for the Security Council as Soviet deputy Vishinsky joins talks. Berlin currency proposals aim to lift the blockade with currency acceptance. completion expected after Monday.
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Paris
Russia
Berlin
U. S
Britain
France
Juan Bramuglia
Security Council
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Gramuglia
Vishinsky
Bramuglia
Vesterdey
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Schley Grange
Hillsboro
Maine
E. J. Condon
Chicago
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Reitzel
Herschel Newsom
Indiana State Grange
Bruce Scudder
Green He Grange
Halcott Centers
N. Y
Condon
Girl
Gram
Wall Street
Barkley
Mr. Truman
Lucky
U.S
Duke University
Arthur Hollis Edens
General Education Board
Robert L. Flowers
Duke Board of Trustees
Edens
Willow Grove
Tenn
Emory University
Harvard
University System of Georgia
E Murray
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Hubert Humphrey
Minneapolis
Mother
Midwest
Carolinas
Associated Press
Tony
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