Russell on Centralized Power and Tyranny Parallels Bryce View
In a BBC talk, Bertrand Russell warned centralized government risks disaster and compared Soviet and English controls to US cautions. The discussion recalls Viscount Bryce’s image of dictatorships as powerful ships that sink quickly, while democracies are raftlike and hard to sink despite inefficiency.
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Airline merger could keep U S atop transatlantic travel
The proposed Ameri can Overseas Airlines and Pan American merger may affect competition on the North Atlantic route where three American lines hold 53 percent of traffic and foreign carriers share the rest. Subsidy gaps and rising costs challenge U S lines, while mergers could boost efficiency and reduce government subsidies.
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More Jap Warlords Are Sentenced
Tokyo January AP report says three former Japanese generals received life sentences and twelve others were given hard labor for roles in the murder of over 40 captured American fliers. The U S military commission found them guilty of beheadings shootings and torture in two large occupied areas. Prosecution led by Stacy A Reese charged poisoning in tea and various brutal acts amid indiscriminate bombing. Sentenced to life were Lt Gen Saji Okida Lt Gen Michio Kunitake and Maj Gen Sugio Nagatomo linking them to Osaka area activities.
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Yale Students Die In Seattle Plane Crash After Takeoff
A transport plane carrying 27 Yale students from Washington and Oregon chartered from Seattle crashed into a Boeing hangar after takeoff, killing at least one and injuring many. Fifteen survived. one remains unaccounted for as rescuers remove burned bodies and identify victims. Survivors include Yale football star John Roderick of Seattle.
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Yale Campus Crashes Plane Killing Yale Men
Yale students aboard a DC-3 transport plane bound for New Haven died in a Seattle crash. The disaster, the worst in memory for Yale, prompted President Charles Seymour to send condolences and pledge to honor the deceased as part of the Yale family.
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Closed Shop Ban Upheld by High Court
The Supreme Court upheld state laws banning closed shops where union workers only may be hired and must stay in good standing or lose jobs. It ruled unanimously except for a noted dissent on the Arizona case and referenced challenges from the AFL. The decision cited North Carolina, Nebraska, and Arizona law contexts and did not directly involve the Taft-Hartley act’s anti closed shop provision.
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Inauguration Planned for McMath as Arkansas Governor
Little Rock plans a full inauguration day for McMath with a 10 a.m. oath after general election results are announced by Secretary Hull. Legislators and Marines escort will bring McMath to the house chamber for swearing in by Chief Justice Griffin Smith, followed by his first address. A capitol reception and Truman representative John Snyder will attend.
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West Europe Could Stand Money Cut
West Europe may take a 10 percent cut in United States aid for 1949 50, with OBEC data showing 18 nations seeking 4.347 billion dollars, $528 million less than the current year. The plan calls for lower bids, a 2.5 percent grain and meat rise, and potential savings for American taxpayers, though final allocations depend on Congress. The United Kingdom stands out as a notable exception, requesting 940 million dollars instead of 1.283 billion allotted previously.
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Lost Plane Saved by Airline Pilot
Pittsburgh January 9 AP A US air force pilot lost over western Pennsylvania with dwindling fuel was guided safely to Allegheny county airport by a commercial airliner pilot. Lt G E Ridler’s gauge read empty as he landed. Capt K A Simko of United Air Lines, en route Chicago to Washington, spotted Ridler 25 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Simko flashed signals, instructed Ridler to follow on his right wing and lead to the airport. Simko hovered over the field then returned to his course, arriving 43 minutes late. Ridler praised Simko as a great guy and promised to thank him in person.
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Concert Tickets Available Here Tuesday
Community concert tickets will be here tomorrow and may be picked up at Hotel Barlow. The first concert of the genres will be sold at the High School auditorium at 7 p.m. January and will feature Eugene Istomin, pianist. Famed ticket holders may also pick up their tickets at the Barlow after paying a federal tax. The word robot is derived from the Czech word trudbit meaning work.
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Shanghai city council asks Communists for cease fire and talks
Shanghai officials defy Chiang Kai-shek by radio sending a plea to Yenan for an immediate cease fire and peace talks with Communist leaders. The message, signed by council members, urges Chou Enlai Chu Te and other leaders to relieve suffering and seek liberation through negotiation. The appeal warns peace talks could fail if not pursued now and asks other governments to join.
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Hempstead Officials Sworn In by McFaddin
Associate Justice E F L McFaddin administered the oath of office to Hempstead County officials on Saturday January 1 at the courthouse. Taking the oath were James Pilkinton prosecuting attorney Cook County judge Robert C Turner clerk Omera Evans circuit clerk Syvele Burke treasurer Claud Sutton sheriff and Garrett Willis tax assessor.
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Dr G E Cannon Speaker at Lions Meet
Dr G E Cannon spoke at the Lions Club regular meeting on preparing self to be a salesman. He discussed home and religion as important factors in preparing for life's work.
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Four-Year-Old Holds First Marriage Ceremony in Long Beach
A dignified four-year-old minister officiated a nuptial for Alma Brown of Long Beach and Navy Seaman Raymond Miller aboard Boeing. Rev Mario Gortner, ordained since age three, announced the service with calm authority while his father Rev Vernon G. Gortner vouched for authenticity.
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West Europe rocked by lethal gales and storms
London reports about 100 deaths as gales, rains, and snow lash western Europe. The Queen Mary was grounded off Cherbourg then refloated to Southampton. A Norwegian yacht struck rocks near Bayona, 17 Norwegians drowned. France records at least 90 dead. a French trawler crew missing. two medical students freeze to death near Grenoble.
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Narrowly Escaped Auto Wreck Near Hope on Highway 67
Three men escaped serious injury after a 1949 Buick flipped over the highway shoulder nine miles west of Hope. Ernest Northrups and Patrick J. Sharkey, both 19 and from Michigan, plus Stanford M. Rubach of Michigan, stationed at Corpus Christi, suffered noncritical injuries. Northrups, the driver, had a badly bruised hand. The car, destroyed after landing on its top, burned near the bridge.
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1949 Must Have Something Good for Mankind Why Not Give It a Little Light
HAL BOYLE reflects on New Year optimism, Pandora’s box allegory, and the promise of 1949. He urges light over cynicism, notes postwar progress, and suggests individuals can influence mankind with small, hopeful deeds. The piece blends humor with a call to optimism for the year ahead.
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New York
Telephone Co Buys Site for Hope Building
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. has purchased a 100 by 150 foot lot south of Josephine hospital on South Main street to construct an exchange building. The current Hope exchange is in rented quarters on East Second street and the new company-owned building will house an automatic dial system replacing the Brestat manual setup. The transition expected to take up to two years due to installation challenges.
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Move to Curb Spy Group Gaining
Washington Jan 4 UP An administration backed drive to clip the wings of the House Un American Activities committee appeared gaining strength today. Democratic leaders said the committees would remain alive but that its powers would be curbed drastically. A three point program outlined by leadership includes forcing Rankin from the committee and adopting fair practices to protect witnesses. The plan also calls for tighter control of appropriations. The first test will be to oust Rankin with two conflicting versions of how to do so. Rankin said the move would fail but indicated he would continue to support the committee. Rep Wood opposed reforms but may back them. Freshman Democrat Davenport urged abolishing the committee.
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High Court Again Denies Rehearing in Abortion Conviction
Little Rack January 3 The Arkansas Supreme Court refused a second rehearing for Greene County physician Paragould in a conviction on abortion charges. The one year sentence by a Greene Circuit Court jury was upheld earlier. the court handed down no opinions today after reconvening post Christmas. The term included orders on Terry Dairy Company of Little Rock seeking to invalidate an inspection fee of one and one third cents per hundred pounds of milk, with the Pulaski Circuit Court upholding the fee. George Rose Smith, 34, Little Rock attorney, elected to fill the late Justice E. L. McHaney’s unexpired term and sworn in Saturday by Chief Justice Griff.
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Administration in Bid for House Control
Washington observers expect the Truman administration to push for strong House leadership as the new Congress opens under Democratic control. Republicans discuss possible coalition with anti administration Democrats, threatening to block administration bills and complicating plans to accelerate social welfare proposals.
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Truman to Tell Congress on Winning Cold War
President Truman is expected to say the United States is winning the first stage of the struggle with Russia and that a long, costly campaign of counter-action lies ahead. Western unity and power are emphasized as essential, with ongoing military and economic support plans for Western Europe.
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New Year's Eve Chaos in Denver Downtown Riot
A young Denver woman was stripped and assaulted as a riot erupted after New Year celebrations. Police said several thousand theater-goers crowded out and two rival teen gangs attacked with knives, clubs, and rocks. One episode included a woman left naked in the entrance. officers reported two downtown clashes with multiple injuries and property damage.
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Truman to Speak On State of Union And Prices
Washington reports that President Truman will address Congress on Wednesday outlining the state of the union and economic policy. Officials expect him to defend wartime controls while urging continued price safeguards amid inflation and prosperity.
Year’s crash toll counted with state fatalities data
A chaotic report aggregates year end traffic and miscellaneous fatalities. It lists state tallies from Alabama to Wyoming and notes 203 highway deaths, with Connecticut and New York among states reporting multiple fatalities and a national count surpassing earlier estimates.
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Fatal Shooting on South Mazet Street Over Public Safety Dispute
Two Black men, brothers, argued over a public safety issue on South Mazet Street. The younger brother returned home, then fatally shot by Cecil Williams who confronted him at his house. Authorities described the incident as an in-neighborhood altercation with unclear motive.
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