Atomic energy and Franco Spain in postwar policy
A reflective column argues for peaceful use of atomic research and cautions against overblown war fears. It discusses U S aid to Europe, Alfred Nobel’s dynamite as a peace-time tool, and a view that men decide war or peace more than tools. The piece critiques Farley’s call for recognizing Franco and notes U S wartime alliances with Russia.
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France
Paris
Atomic Energy
Frenne
Europe
Alfred Nobel
Hitle
U. S
Franco
James Thrasher
James A. Parley
Spain
Clu
New York
State Department
Russia
Farley
Germany
Italy
Parley
Africa
Hitler
Mugsolini
Branco
Wis
Gerrainy
Thrusain
Fight to Death in Defense of Peiping
Fighting near Peiping intensifies with reports of clashes three miles from the city as Nationalists defend the capital against advancing Communists. Red forces reportedly gained control of an airfield south of Peiping while a large garrison holds. Li Chi-shen says Fu Tse-yi bluffing about defense to force surrender.
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Nanking
Peiping
China
Hong Kong
Chiang Kai-shek
Fu Tse-yi
Peipying
Associated Press
Harold K. Milks
Chu Hsi-chun
Hopeh
Spencer Mucosa
Hus
Li Chi-shen
James D. White
Chiang
Te Exlied Kuo
Reintang Revolutionary Committee
Li Tsung Jen
Reds
White
Soan
Pengpu
Seymour Opping
Chang Yi-ling
Ministry of National Defense
Topping
Chang
United States rejects Czech plea for more machinery
The United States rejects the Czech government appeal for additional American shipments of machinery and equipment. Officials say policy remains unchanged as export licenses will not be issued for war potential goods or Rivarce products to Czechoslovakia. Ambassador Vladimir Outrata of the Communist government pressed the request at the State Department on December 5.
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Wyshington
United States
Cueeh
Owas
Guy
U.S
Avery
Urey
Vladimi Outrata
Mie Coniamistuia Crear
Burglar Slain and Another Surrenders in Firefight
In Hot Springs early today a gun battle with two drug store burglars left James Harrison Short of Dallas dead and Patrolman John Ermey critically wounded. Clarence Bryant, 25, surrendered after his companion was killed, and Bryant is being held on an open charge.
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Hot Springs
Melford Sanders
James Harrison Short
Dallas
Tex
John Ermey
Garland County
Sanders
Clarence Bryant
Bryant
Indonesia Proclaims Transition Regime for All of Indonesia
The Netherlands issues a royal decree to establish a new Indonesian government for the Dutch East Indies, favoring the majority, while the United Nations good offices committee reports on exchanges between US Delegate Cochran, the Netherlands, and the republic. Dutch and Indonesian tensions rise over interim state plans and possible invasion. Indonesia asserts jurisdiction over about a third of the island territory amid ongoing negotiations.
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Indonesia
Sims
Netherlands East Indies
iThe
United Nations Good Offices Committee
Security Council
Paris
Merle Cochran
Netherlands
Republic
United States
United Nations
Soedjatmoko Mangoendiningrat
Mohamed Batta
U. N
House GOP Serves Notice on Packing Committees
Washington reports House Republican leaders warn Democrats against packing committees or tampering with seniority. The debate reflects moves toward Southern Democrats chairing key panels and the risk of political clashes as the new Congress forms.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
House
Congress
8Th Congress
IMG
Roosevelt
Truman
House Rules Committee
Tere
Dixie Revulters
Philip Read Leads Massacre Allegations by Colonists
Fragmentary text suggests Philip Read led a massacre against Lew Engiid colonists, with veterans kept awake or held for 29 via ECO CONE TV and a band named Buntuwicu.
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Ding Philip
C of C Head Speaker at Rotary Meet
The Rotary Club hosted a meet with a head speaker from the Chamber of Commerce. Guests included club members and several officials as part of the program noting contributions by business leaders and community figures.
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C of C
Rotary Meet
Rotary
Gopela
AY Pate
Spnys
Rey Bdo
Gaduwus
Japan to Be Used as Defense Against Reds
Washington reports the United States will use Japan as the bulwark of its Pacific defense against communism. Gen. MacArthur ordered to push rapid economic stability with a nine point plan to curb inflation and boost recovery. The program aims to loosen controls while expanding Japan’s police and economy, with U.S. funds at risk if reforms fail.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Pacific
China
Army
State Department
Douglas MacArthur
U. S
Shan
Kuriel Islands
South Korea
Okinawa
Formosa
Philippines
Far East
Far Eastern Commission
Europe
FDRS Daughter Named Editor of Magazine
Mrs Anna Roosevelt Boettiger daughter of the late president has been named editor of the national monthly magazine The Warman announced today. Publisher Tom Farrell said her first issue will come out in March. Boettiger previously published a Phoenix Arizona newspaper and said she is excited to edit a magazine for women succeeding Dorothy Johnson.
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FDR
New York
Anna Roosevelt Boettiger
Warman
Tom Farrell
Boettiger
Boetliger
Phoenix
Ariz
Aid
Dorothy Johnsen
Lifting of Oil Ban Considered by Government
Washington announces possible end to all oil use bans as weather stays mild. Interior official Robert E Friedman cites improved supply and a shipping strike limiting consumption, while considering actions by Secretary Krog to withdraw coal to oil appeals and revoke agency permitting orders for oil-burning equipment.
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Washington
Dee
JB —Am
Robert E.friedman
Interior Departments
Ail and Gas Division
Krog
Bureau of Mires
Doctor Tells of Slaying Wife's Lover
A 27-year-old physician described in a hospital interview how he killed Byron C. Hatin, his wife's lover, in a Cedar Rapids hotel room. He claimed self defense after a knife confrontation, then washed up and drove home, later admitting theft of money. The couple, Washington University graduates, married in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Ued
Byron C. Hatin
Cedar Rapids
Robert C. Rivledge
Palies Aree
Sver Ll
John Sinclair
Joh Sinclairr
Mark Oneill
Rutledge
Hartman
Sydney Vs. Rutledge
Dr. Rutledge
Mallmans
St. Lois
Hattman
Os Beat
Rutleda
Washington University
Houston
St. Louis Childrens Hospital
Throwing Away Day and a Christmas Health of Habits
HAL BOYLE argues that discarding unnecessary items can bring wealth in time and mental clarity. He humorously urges a seasonal practice of cleaning desks and homes, likening it to civic rituals and urging readers to adopt a personal, worldwide habit of shedding clutter.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Cleanfin
Roy
Faust
Canparison
Suammier
Vibewr
Seta Bay
Telephone Strike Looms Over Bell Teleplane Talks
In St Louis on December 1 reports union and Southwestern Bell Teleplane Co dispute likely to end in a nationwide work stoppage before Christmas. The Communications Workers of America union rejected a state board arbitration plan proposed by the company. Union leaders insist on broader wage and arbitration patterns. Company officials call the plan unwieldy and unlikely to work as talks resume without overnight proposals. The union seeks a one hour wage increase while the company offers about 6.7 cents.
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St. Louis
Dee
Southwestern Bell Teleplane
Unig
Southwestern Division
Communications Workers of America
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Frank P. Lonergan
Comming and Union
U. S. Department of Conciliation
Doctor Taken Poison After Slaying In Cedar Rapids
Dr Robert C Hutman a St Louis Children s hospital physician was found dead from a stab wound in a Cedar Rapids hotel room. Police say Byron C Hattman designer at Merson Electric was slain in a struggle. Detective Sat. Charing Reckman said suspect Mrs Rutledge attempted suicide by poison as authorities moved to question her husband.
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St. Louis
Der
Charing Reckman
Robert C. Buttedtee
Swallaest -Seeoyn
Hig Hone
St. Louis Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Sgt. Beckman
Hatuman
Hatton
Tay Rutledge
Menening
Tatumini
Suupgnt Reevenge
Hathman
Rutledge
Arkadelphia Businessman Wolger Nowlin Dies at Home
Arkadelphia obituaries report the sudden death of Wolger Nowlin, a prominent local businessman and chair of several trade groups. He had been in ill health and died at his residence around midnight, with funeral arrangements pending.
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Arkadelphia
Wolger Nowlin
Arkadelphia Luskies
Nat
Chara Regeder
Talay
Nowlin
Arkadelphia Carptathins
Arkadelphia Carptathins and Was Comeetee For Yon WE the Tase
Defunel
Adelphise MuUdiog Core Yility
Arkatsas
Borpi
Nundia
Arka
YOUDA
Web
Bert Aly
MecMath to Visit White House on Goodwill Trip
Governor elect Sid McMath of Arkansas will visit the White House for a goodwill trip tied to federal programs. He plans meetings with John Steelman and Interior Secretary Krug, aims to learn about federal irrigation and reclamation efforts, and seeks broader Arkansas access to federal programs.
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Washington
Siremuens
Kru
Clifton Bo Cates
Tom Clark Meath
Arkansas
King
Kee J
Reclamation Bureau
Seek to Stop Leak of U S Secrets
Washington December 8. Congressional investigators plan to quiz former Communist couriers Whittaker Chambers and Elizabeth Bentley as experts on how classified papers leaked from the State Department were obtained. Mundt says the committee will seek legislation to tighten espionage laws and narrow statutes of limitations.
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Washinglom
Mundt
Mouse Un-American Activities Committee
Whittaker Champere
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Iprize
State Department
Alger Hiss
Chambers
House
Clark
Committee
Ecan
Lark
Wold
Justice De“Partiywnt
Justice Department
Suki Yi
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Enamite
Astley Confidential Anessage
Hersched
Jahurson
Hali
Counterfeit Smowres Phinplat SIN A theo eigt WHe tics pee
The text appears garbled with many unreadable phrases. It references a counterfeit item and related service rollout. No clear names, places, dates, or events can be reliably identified from the readable fragments.
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Phinplat
Wascorey
MEU Dopgade
Bright 1949 Food Outlook Promises Lower Prices
Chicago reports a cautiously optimistic food outlook for 1949. Retailers and officials anticipate slightly lower prices, increased supplies, and broader grocery choices as the nation enters a period of abundant food production. Key figures like Charles Sawyer and farm secretary Jardon Brannan stress improved distribution and efficient marketing to reach housewives and consumers.
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Chicago
Theone
Agriculture and Commerce
National Grocers Bulletin
National Association of Retail Grocers
Associa
Charles Sawyer
Commerce
The
Bulletin
Sawyer
Erarle F. Brannan
Agriculture
Americas Farais
United States
Yeshee Nae Brannan
Squabble on Radio Berlin Clouds British Soldier Clash
British and Soviet tensions surge over Radio Berlin towers as six British troops held by Soviet forces are freed after a border incident. General Clay condemns the destruction of towers used to hamper Allied airlift as France insists on tower removal amid ongoing Berlin frontline disruption.
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Hsssans
Charles
Didersstadt
Ollieia Bad Oeyhiusen
Willis
Brian Robertson
Frankfurt
U. S
Lucius D. Clay
Berlin
Fronely
Cormuuai
Howes
Radio
Cotton Production in Hempstead County Rises Sharply
A government report shows Hempstead County Arkansas produced about 1400 bales of cotton, significantly more than 1940s levels, with figures contrasting earlier outputs. The data highlight strong yields and regional production growth, reflecting county farming activity and market conditions.
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Humpstead
Arkigilds
Regular Singing Sunday at Garrett Memorial Church
Regular Singing Sunday at Garrett Memorial Church will be held at Geathastul Laaplist Church on N Husuth Street. Singers and listeners estimate attendance near one third of the local population.
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Garrett Memorial
Ge Athastul Laaplist
Husuth Street
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