Mindszenty Arrest Sparks Catholic Purge in Hungary
Cardinal Mindszenty faces treachery charges in Budapest with ten other Catholic clergy detained as Hungary is described as under tyranny by Soviet backed forces. The piece contrasts Hungarian events with U S history and calls for accountability and international responses amid a broader critique of totalitarian rule.
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Josef Mindszenty
Hungary
Budapest
Hapsburg
Cardinal Mindszenty
Europe
Asia
Russia
United States
Panama
Republic of Colombia
Colombia
American Free Press
Woodrow Wilson
Chiang Calls in Aides to Decide Future Course
In Nanking Chiang Kai shek called a wartime policy conference with Nationalist military leaders amid moves to relocate government units to Formosa. Fortified by reports of a Red underground near the capital, attendees include Gen Fu Tso Yi and Pai Chung-hsi as the party weighs its next combat strategy and possible leadership changes.
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Nanking
China
Chiang Kai Shek
Chiang
Chen Cheng
Army
Formosa
Executive Yuan
Council
Navy
Air Force
Shanghai
Canton
Yangtze
Peiping
Tientsin
Tu Li-ming
Suchow
Nine Jap Army Officers to Be Hanged
A US military court in Yokohama sentenced nine former Japanese army officers to death for atrocities including beheadings of 33 American B 29 fliers. Sixteen others received long prison terms. Acquittals were handed to several defendants, including Lt. Gen. Masazumi Inada.
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Yokohama
United States
Sgarren
Japan
Istaff
Masazumi Inada
Jaulk van Bergen
Wyandotte
Mich
Eighth Army
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Hirohito
Isamu Yokoyama
Kyusaku Fukushima
Shoshin Ito
Arkansas fails to resolve energy material needs at hearing
Arkansas officials questioned whether atomic energy materials are more vital than aluminum as a plan to supply steel for an Oak Ridge pipeline faced delays. The hearing, held by the Office of Industrial Cooperation, discussed a 34,000 ton steel commitment to the project and the impact on gas and power supplies in Arkansas with Reynolds Metals at Jones Mill idle due to energy limits.
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Washington
Arkansas
Atomic Ciergy
Oak J Rides
Tenn
Office of Industrial Cooperation
Commerce Department
Atomic Energy Commission
H. K. Thatcher
Agriculture and Industry Division
The
Arkansas Resources — Cort
Reynolds” Metals Company
Fat Jones Mill
Ark
Mutiny and disobedience cited in Corregidor Bataan saga
Top army files reveal orders ignored and clashes among generals during the Bataan and Corregidor defense. General King refused surrender despite Wainwright’s instruction, while Sharp’s units split then surrendered against later orders. Mutinies on Negros produced inter unit gunfire before the disparate officers finally yielded. most men fled into the hills as Japanese arrived.
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Seatlie
Bataan and Corregidor
Louis Morton
Army
Pacific
Jonathan Wainwright
Luzon
Edward P. King
Bataan
Morton
King
Wainwright
Philippines
Mindanas
William F. Sharp
Sharp
Church Services Scheduled at Old Liberty and Washington
The Rev. W C Lewis preaches at Old Liberty Church at 8 36 and at Washington at 11 on Sunday January 2. Rev E 13 Gallaway attends quarterly conferences at Columbus at 4 pm and preaches at Washington at 7 pm.
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Washington, Old Liberty
Columbus
W. C. Lewis
Old Liberty Church
Washington
British Seek American Scientists For East Africa Posts
British colonial officials seek American scientists and technicians for posts in East Africa to support planned railway developments. The Colonial Geodetic and Topographical Survey and the East Africa administration discuss salaries and allowances tied to European recovery program funds as recruitment gathers pace. The effort aims to place experts in a war-time project expanding regional infrastructure amid ongoing deliberations in Washington.
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Britain
UN orders cease fire in Palestine and Indonesia fighting
The United Nations urged Israel to retire from the Negev and ordered cease-fire on both sides in Palestine. Meanwhile the council set a midnight Friday end to Dutch hostilities in Indonesia and announced the release of Soekarno and cabinet members captured at the onset of Dutch operations.
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Indonesia
Israel
Paris
VPI
United Nations
Negev
Palestine
Security Council
Egypt
Council
United States
Russia
Soviet
Ukraine
France
Enboy
Ralph J. Bunche
Bunche
Truce Supervision Committee
Lake Sucreess
Fawzi Bey
U. N
Pi — Theerlauids
United Na Mes Security Counci
jDuteh
Jan Hepman van Royer
Netherlands
Yelease
Soekarmo
Seleasé
Halland
China
Java
Sumatra
van Rayen
U S May Provide Large Arms Aid to anti Reds
Washington expects the United States to supply Western Europe with between 2 and 3 billion dollars worth of arms next year. President Truman may ask Congress to appropriate about 1 billion for packaging shipping and related costs. The plan aims to bolster anti Soviet allies as a major Cold War policy move. The Berlin airlift costs are also under review with a request to fund up to 80 million dollars this fiscal year. Continued on page two.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Truman
Congress
Berlin
Cantress
Truwnan
Eleanor Roosevelt Nails Pegler With Gnat On Horizon
In a January Ladies Home Journal column Eleanor Roosevelt calls Westbrook Pegler a "poor little creature" and a "gnat on the horizon" as she explains why her four sons do not horsewhip the syndicated columnist. She says acts, not words, count and many Americans respond with love and loyalty despite his attacks.
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New York
Eleanor Roosevelt
Westbrook Pegler
Pegler
Hoosevelt
Ladies Home Journal
Westbrook Pegter
Mr. Pegler
Meeting Change for Army Personnel at Hope City Hall
An army personnel group will meet Thursday night at 7 40 at Hope City Hall instead of its prior Wednesday night meetings. The assembly includes officers and enlisted men.
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Hope City Hall
This Is Annual Lost Week of Mankind The Letdown
HAL BOYLE reflects on America’s annual post–holiday lull. He notes a slowdown in production, consumer spending, and mood as the year ends, with workers quitting machines and firms shedding staff, while optimism and responsibility linger amid a cold, introspective drumbeat.
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Hal Boyle
New York
America
Nnion
Jotas
Genort Vahl
Bad Weather Ahead Arkansas Warned Of Ice Storm
The Associated Press reports a new ice spell for Arkansas with sub freezing temperatures by Wednesday night. Little Rock will see upper 20s early Thursday, north Arkansas around 22, and far south near 34. Heavy rains Tuesday preceded the cold, with totals from Bradford to Camden. The forecast warns no snow for at least two days. A separate UPI bulletin describes a severe snowstorm across the north central U.S. with high winds, drifts, and airline disruptions.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
U. S. Weather Bureau
Lille Rock
Little Rock
Bradford
Clarencon
Boughton
Pine Bluff
Camden
United Press
North Central States
Wiscons
Minnesota
Towa
Nebraska
Kansas
Rochester
Minn
Wisconsin
Mcoe
Neb
Colorado Bowary
Earth Tremors Hit Reno as Shocks Ripple Through Sierra
Reno and northern California felt renewed tremors beginning around 4:55 am with three strong quakes that disrupted power and phone lines, caused minor rock slides on U S Highway 40, and prompted emergency crews to assess damage as agencies coordinated snowplows to keep the highway open. Long distance Reno San Francisco circuits largely remained intact.
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Reno
Nev
Sierra
California
San Francisco
Fresno
San Joaquin Valley
University of Nevada
Rena
Bell Telephone Curmoiary
California State Line
Highway Department Sacra Menta
California Sierra
Rea
Linea Miare
Communists to Make Strong Fight in Japan
Tokyo reports the Communist party girding for a strong challenge in Japan. Candidates in the upcoming elections aim to field the youngest entrants yet, with 468 seats at stake in the house of representatives. Only three other parties have more candidates filed.
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Japan
Tokyo
Dee
Ays
House of
Spa Men Indicted in Memphis Death Case
Indicted spa men in Memphis over the death of Carnes Gi Morehead of Westton. Police allege involvement in a burglary and related crimes. Co-defendants include Johar Ls Roebardtaen, aged 72, and others linked to the incident.
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Spa
Memphis
Shelly County
Gary
Carnes
Morehead
Westton
1948 Weather Normal Except Two Months
The University of Arkansas Experiment Station reports 1948 ran near normal for weather with a total rainfall of 52.17 inches, slightly above the long term average, and record highs reaching 101 to 107 degrees in August. The wettest month was November at 1.70 inches. September had 0.98 inches. January 19 marked the coldest day at 7 degrees above zero, while January and February brought snow, mud and school closures.
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University of Arkansas Experiment Station
Thimany Sears
New CofC Board Meets January 6 in Hope
The Hope Chamber of Commerce plans a January 6 meeting at Hotel Partlow Cure Puck to elect four new directors by mail ballot and install new officers for the year. Officials seek broader Chamber structure to boost Hope’s growth and invite town meetings for citizen suggestions on development.
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Hope Chionder
Hotel Partlow
Cure Puck
Ame
Chamber of Commerce
Neats
Hope
Chamber of Commieres
J. F. Tyohoes
Arkansas Economie ComubStite Chamber of Commereee
Arkansas Resources Had Development Commission
Uigenes
Kosygin Replaces Finance Minister In Soviet Shakeup
The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet demoted Alexei Kosygin from finance minister to light industry minister and named Arseny Zverev as finance minister. The move expands the light industry ministry and transfers textiles and related sectors to it to boost production and cut management costs. Kosygin, 44, had been finance minister since Feb 17, served as politburo alternate since March 2, and was among several Soviet leaders linked to closer ties with the United States per a Stockholm report.
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Moscow
Alexei N. Kosygin
Arseny G. Zverev
Supreme Soviet
Ministry of Light Industry
Kosygin
Communist Party
Central Committee
Zverev
Zverey
Stockholm
London
Kosysin
Truman
Stalin
Teadé 9
A. I. Mikoyan
G. M
Kov
Mosc
Terday
United States
Hope Fades for Allen Missing Plane Over Ocean Search
Miami date report says hope faded for the missing charter airliner after more than two hours of flight from San Juan to Miami. A 37-strong search force of air force navy and coast guard planes scanned a 1200 mile route while a navy blimp joined the coast guard in limited results. Official passenger list lists 23 aboard plus two infants and five crew members including Captain Lingus. Passengers described as Puerto Ricans returning from holiday visits.
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Miami
Fla
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Air Force
Navy
Coast Guard
Florida Peninsula
Gulf of Mexico
Boca” Chien
Key West
Airborne Transport Inc
New York
B .Lingus
Fort Myers
Pila
Ernie Hill, Jr
Mary
Greenland Air Rescue Cost Cut to About Half a Million
Washington reports the total cost of the Greenland air rescue of 12 air force men nears 500 000 dollars. The operation included the C47 crash, multiple rescue attempts, and 14 aircraft from Alaska to Greenland with the Saipan deployed 196 miles across the North Atlantic. Government officials say cost tracking is ongoing due to the nature of the operation.
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Washigton
Air Force
Greenland
Plategitz
Jtinen
Alaska
Navy
Saipan
Norfolk
North Atlantic
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J. LD. Jernigan
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Nokrashy Pasha
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