Eisenhower Emerges as Dark Horse in GOP Nomination
Dewey and Taft strategists say Dwight D. Eisenhower could be the strongest challenger for the Republican presidential nomination. Dewey aims to avoid a formal announcement before the Philadelphia convention while Taft backers see Eisenhower as the man to beat to win the nomination, with Stassen and others in the field.
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Bell
Washington
Dewey
Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
New York
Philadelphia
Ohio
Eisenhower
Fisenhower
Columbia University
Harold BE. Stassen
Minnesota
Republican Party
Wisconsin
Stasser
Sanny
Phooh-Pooh
Stassen
Congress
Two Arrested In Four Car Wreck
Two county men were arrested by Borough Police after a $500 four car collision on 4th street near Oak. William MacBlane and Richard L. James were charged with reckless driving and expected hearings today. Kostas and Rink were also involved. James’s car suffered $300 damage, Rink’s $200, others undamaged. no injuries reported.
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Iere
William
MacBlane
Lucerne Mines
Richard L. James
Homer City
R. D
John Kostas
Ambridge
4Th Street
Oak Street
Lewis Rink
Lewis
Kostas
James
Rink
Pope Reported Improved Health in Castel Gandolfo Stay
A high Vatican source says Pope Pius XII is in improved health after four months at Castel Gandolfo. The Papal summer residence and country air are credited with his recovery, denying earlier rumors of poor health.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Vatican
Castel Gandolfo
Castel Condolfo
Examiner To Rule in ITU Trial
The International Typographical Union denies involvement in contract talks with its Baltimore local, arguing it cannot be liable for unfair labor practices. The Graphic Arts League and government urge a blanket order against a closed shop and featherbedding under Taft Hartley. Trial examiner William R. Ringer will review four briefs and issue recommendations to the board.
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Baltimore
International Typographical Union
As i
National Labor Relations Board
Graphic Arts League
The
International
NLRB
League
ITU
William R. Ringer
Ringer
Washington
Jewish Ask Ouster of Arab Troops
An exchange over 18 armored police cars and Arab Legion troops paints a picture of escalating unrest in Palestine. Food shortages, disrupted transport, and ongoing attacks push Jerusalem and other cities toward deeper crisis as 244 lives are lost in communal strife.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
al Yehudiya
Trans-Jordan
Rus En Ain
Privary
Bethlehem
Beit Jala
Palestine Post
Isralia
Iovia
Eretz Israel
Land of Israils
Zion and Judea
Hagana
Arab Legion
Kfar Gil Cadi
Upper Galilee
United Nations Assembly
Holy Land
Middle Eeast
Tel Aviv
Deadlock on German questions may end Big 4 talks
Marshall faces four demands on the Soviet zone as talks on reparations and asset seizures hinge on Russia’s replies. Molotov has rejected three points though accepts the repayment provision. A final decision on adjournment and continuation rests on Soviet figures and accounting.
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Marshall
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Molotov
Soviet Union
Malostov
Russia
Abolish Rationing and Ruble Reform Announced
A decree outlines currency changes including a new ruble, with one to one exchanges for many deposits up to 3000 rubles and scaled swaps for larger sums. It notes prior loans combining into a unified debt and preserves treaty obligations. Wages are claimed to rise in real terms despite price reductions. Lenin portrait on new notes.
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U.S. S
Lenin
Communist Party
Pravda
Russia ends rationing and introduces new 25 ruble note
The decree by the Soviet Council of Ministers and the Communist Party abolishes rationing and issues a new 25 ruble note while converting old rubles at 10 to 1. It affects bank deposits bonds and cash with Dec 16 to 22 as the exchange window. Wages stay unchanged and the reform aims to curb inflation and unify prices.
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Pravda
United States
Tass
Moscow Radio
Soviet Council of Ministers
Communist Party
Stalin
Andrei A. Zhdanov
Communist Party Central Committee
Politburo
U. S
Washington
Robert Lovett
Russia
Georgi Malenkoy
Moscow
Germany
Baldwin the British King Maker Dies at 80
LONDON longtime prime minister Stanley Baldwin died in his sleep at his Stourport home. He helped force Edward VIII to abdicate over his plan to marry Wallis Simpson and led Britain through early Nazi threats. Survived by two sons and four daughters. cremation planned in Birmingham.
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London
Dee
Earl Baldwin
Britain
Stourport
Worcestershire
Edward VIII
Stanley
Baldwin
Cosmo Gordon Lang
Canterbury
Edward
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Baward
House of Commons
Rhine
Birmingham
Bandit Winds Up In the Red
In Detroit on December 16 a bandit who tried to rob Wayne Ruggles ended up fifty cents in the red. Ruggles, 30, found a mat in his car and drove until his gas nearly ran out. The bandit provided half a dollar for fuel and drove on a few miles before demanding the wallet, which was empty.
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Detroit
Wayne Ruggles
Ruggles
Charge Shoe Monopoly By Boston Firm
Attorney General Clark charged United Shoe Machinery Corporation of Boston with establishing a monopoly in shoe factory machinery. A civil anti trust suit was filed in Boston under the Sherman Act seeking divestiture of plants, sale of machinery, and open licensing of patents to all manufacturers and competitors. The company reportedly supplies over 90 percent of key shoe making machinery and can fully equip a shoe factory. The AG said the monopoly has harmed U.S. shoe industry independence.
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Washington
Clark
United Shoe Machinery Corporation of Boston
U.S. District Court
Boston
Justice Department
United States
Clever Ruse But Cop Wasnt Taken
In Springfield Illinois on December 16 a motorist parked in a restricted zone and slid a traffic ticket under the windshield wiper. Patrolman Ray Sanford, on rounds, spotted the ticket was three months old and issued a fresh ticket to the driver.
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Springfield
Ray Sanford
Foreign Aid Fight Shapes Future Marshall Plan Row
The piece notes impending quarrels in Congress over a four year Marshall Plan. President Truman seeks early approval while allowing yearly decisions on funds to Western Europe. Taft calls for annual review and potential cap. Italy's peace treaty triggers troop withdrawal from Leghorn and possible arms aid to restore order amid Communist strikes. House and Senate move to decide aid for Italy France Austria with a $597 million stopgap pending.
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Congress
Truman
Europe
Leghorn
White House
Italy
United States
Jholster
Taft
Ohio
Republican Policy Committee
Senate
House
China
House Appropriations Committee
France
Austria
Ike Gets Gold Medal for Leadership and Civilizaton Defense
Dwight D. Eisenhower received the Pennsylvania Society’s Gold Medal at the Waldorf Astoria dinner honoring his leadership in defense of civilization and preservation of American liberty. Senator Edward Martin presented the award as Pennsylvanian civic leaders looked on. Governors and officials attended, including Gov. James Duff and Lt. Gov. Strickler, Pittsburgh Mayor David L. Lawrence, former State Chairman George W. Maxey, and Justice Francis dg. Myers. Hazleton Mayor Clarence J. Lonzer presented his city’s flag for the society’s collection.
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New York
Dwight
Eisenhower
Pennsylvania Society
Edward Martin
Obituary notes from Creekside and Homer City deaths
Obituary notices report the deaths of Luther Sutton aged 86 of Creekside and Victor Yancy of Homer City with details on birthplaces, spouses, children, and funeral arrangements. Frank Fabian, Katherine L Zarenek, and related family members are also listed with birthdates, residences, and burial plans.
Funeral services set for Slickville church tomorrow
Mike John Nick Charles Jr. and Frank all at home. Funeral services will be here in the Greek Catholic Church in Slickville tomorrow at 10 a.m. Rev Stephen Walchin will officiate, home of her mother Mrs. Charles Leaskie of Saltsburg R.D.2. Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery in Saltsburg.
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Luther
Sutton
Indiana
Creekside
Indiana County
William
Violet Sutton
Elizabeth Feasley Sutton
Chester Horner
Johnstown
Charles McLaughlin
Nanny B. Johnson
Atwood
Minchie Shank
Creekside Methodist Church
Bell Funeral Home
Gillick
Atwood Cemetery
Frank Fabian
Sue Zacyck
Sagamore
Austria-Hungary
Mary Zarosky
Anna Smith
South Riier
M. J
Paul
Ambidge
Helen Gulish
Steve
Frank All
Yatesboro
Vera Zaharansky
Stafford
Pete
Punxsutawney
Fabian
Sue
Frank Zacyck
Sacred Heart Church
Joseph Malinak
Katherine L. Zarenek
Saltsburg R. D
New Kensington
Pittsburgh
Charles and
Mary (Lepskie) Leaskie
Saltsburg
John Zarenek, Jr
John Wayne
Ronald Franklin
Nancy Jane
Saltsburg R. R
Ann Hlywiak
Marion Sheats
Kenuchiets
Evelyn Loaskie
Mike
John
Nick
Charles, Jr
Frank
Slickville
Stephen Walchin
Charles Leaskie
Edgewood Cemetery
GOP Presses Vote On Cost Bill Amid Session Tactics
The GOP kept a firm stance on a vote for the cost bill with amendments discussed and a wage and rationing plan offered as an amendment. Proponents warned lack of action would delay the special session. Chairman Wolcott led a 40 minute debate on the floor as Republicans prepared for a showdown. Halleck signaled Democrats would bear responsibility if the bill fails and economic measures stall.
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Forcenter
Wolcott
R-Mich
House Banking Committee
House
Halleck
Labor Turmoil Amid High Living Costs and Union Votes
Labor unrest continues as unions push for grievance procedures to grant strike authority. A Taft Hartley wage report shows average increases around 9 cents hourly since June, prompting inflation fears. Meanwhile the four week old Typographical Union strike against Chicago papers keeps papers produced by photo engraving with demands of 100 dollars weekly day work and 106 for night shifts.
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National Foreman’s Institute
Iing
Truman
Economic Advisory Council
Edwin G. Nourse
International Typographical Union
Chicago
Body of Homer City Boy Returned
Obituary notice for a Homer City youth, son of Joseph and Elsie Schork, with siblings listed. Veterans from the family include Pfe, Sgt, and T/5. services by VFW and American Legion. Calling hours after noon Tuesday at home. funeral at St Marys Greek Catholic Church Homer City on December 17 at 10 am. interment Oakland Cemetery.
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American Legion
Homer City
R. D
St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church
Bee
John Backora
Oakland Cemetery
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