Uncover Present Espionage Activity in late 80th Congress
Washington dispatch reports House Un-American Activities Committee ends its term with a final espionage summary. The panel warns a Soviet ring may still operate and urges continuation under the incoming 81st Congress to pursue spy activity across government. Whittaker Chambers provided key revelations about a ring operating as late as 1945.
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Washington
House
House of Representatives
Un-American Activities Committee
United States
Congress
Whittaker Chambers
Phila Mummers Parade Struts For New Year Day
Philadelphia observers report the annual Mummers Parade set for New Year’s Day with eight miles of Broad Street marching. Thirty six clubs and string bands perform for more than one million spectators. prize money totals 30000 dollars. The event began on Broad Street in 1901, and participation excludes women under tradition.
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Philadelphia
Broad Street
Police Arrest Saltsburg Man and Two Others in Kittanning
A Saltsburg man Kenneth E. Morrow aged 32 along with John Smith 40 and Paul Hill 34 were arrested in Kittanning in connection with theft of mining equipment and copper coins. The arrests followed a two month investigation by authorities linked to the Negev offensive and disputes over Arab territories as reported by local editors.
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Vandergrift
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An U. N
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Paris
Leechburg Mining Co
Frenter
Hungarian Press Prints Mindszenty Letters Buried Find
Budapest reports alleged letters between Cardinal Mindszenty and U S envoys concerning political changes in Hungary. The letters were said to be found in a metal capsule buried at the Cardinal's palace. Mindszenty was arrested on suspicion of plotting against the government, spying and black market money dealings and is held in a Budapest jail in communicado. The Vatican excommunicated Catholics linked to the arrest.
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Hungary
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
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U. S
Arthur Schoenfeld
Selden Chapin
Vatican
New Year Closings From Government and Banks
Government and county offices banks and local businesses announce closures for New Year’s Day. Post offices will close while perishable and special delivery mail will be delivered. Mail will be dispatched as usual with limited services tomorrow.
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Fost
Abandoned Safe Found At Apollo
State Police from Kittanning investigate the discovery of an unopened safe dumped over a steep embankment near Apollo. The safe contained 10000 in securities 400 in cash and 200 in checks. The police said the safe was stolen.
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Kittanning
Apollo
Vandergrift
Gearberts
Lance
Alan Wes
Cartaris
Five-Inch Snow Hits Co Sector In Indiana County
A freak storm dumped five inches of snow in Hellwood Pine Flata Alverda and Cherry Tree Indiana County. The rest of the county saw about one inch. Snow plows and 72 workers cindered roads overnight. Main highways were dry in spots but still slippery. Temps ranged from 18 to 38 degrees with subzero readings elsewhere.
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Pine Flata
Alverda
Cherry Tree
Earl H. Pfeiffer
Pennsylvania
Pfeiffer
State Highways Department
Montandom
Mooresburg
Ambridge
Muncy
Wyoming Valley
Cambria County
No Gazette: Indiana Evening Gazette skipped New Year holiday
The Indiana Evening Gazette will not publish tomorrow January 1 1948 to allow employees a holiday weekend with their families. Full weekend event coverage returns in Mondays paper. Square Darzice Fat Boys Jive Tuesday Jan 4 1948.
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Indiana Evening Gazette
Darzice
Truman's Suprise Election Tops Year's Unusual Happenings
An opinion piece reflects on 1948’s major events led by Truman's re election as a pivotal American moment. The writer contrasts postwar civic values with a growing focus on personal gain, citing a Main Street moment where discussions questioned Republican achievements and the nation’s democratic ethos.
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Truman
Churches Oppose Total Repeal Of Taft Hartley Act
In Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania on December 31 the American Council of Christian Churches opposed full repeal of Taft Hartley. Rev W O H Garman council president urged President Truman and Congress to keep the act noting it limits unlawful labor leaders and protects liberty and law abiding workers. Owens Market fame Made Sauerkraut.
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Wilkinsburg
American Council of Christian Churches
Truman
Congress
Liberals Face Stiff Opposition in Senate Leadership Clash
Washington December 1 A group of 14 self styled GOP liberals challenge Senator Taft of Ohio for Senate GOP leadership. They back Senator Lodge of Massachusetts to replace Taft as chairman, claiming the party under Taft is in a state of suspended animation. Taft vows election by a substantial majority and notes the rebels offer no clear policy critique.
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Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
Ives
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Qhican
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Bridges
New Hampshire
Fordham Records Severe Quake Near New York
A major earthquake was recorded by Fordham University's seismograph near New York. The first shock occurred at 6 57 31 p m and the second at 7 00 35 p m with a 2650 mile distance cited. Direction of the quake could not be determined.
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New York
Fordham University
New Year's Eve Celebration Costs Across America
New Year's Eve prices vary widely across the United States as crowds gather in hotels and night clubs. An Associated Press survey shows typical couples paying from about 8 to 50 dollars, with top venues charging up to 40 to 100 dollars per person including dining and dancing. Many celebrate at home with smaller budgets, while cities like Philadelphia Baltimore and Oklahoma report substantial party activity and diverse offerings.
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Extra China
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Portland
Chiang Kai Shek Sets Conditions Blocking Peace Talks
Nanking December 31 AP Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek said his government is ready to discuss ending the war with the Chinese Communists but laid down conditions that observers said effectively prevent any settlement. He asserted peace must preserve independence sovereignty constitutionalism and a democratic arm of government while protecting the armed forces and people’s living standards. If the Communists show no sincerity and insist on rebellion the government will have no alternative but to proceed with force.
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Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Meys
Chian
Chiang
Truman Rules Fight Sets Up New Congress Clash
Washington December 31 A Senate test of President Truman influence on Capitol Hill looms for January 3 when the new Congress opens The conflict centers on curbing the Rules Committee bottleneck power Rep Sabath of Illinois leads a plan to sidestep GOP and Southern Democratic opposition Rep Marlin Mass and Rep Rayburn Texas trade barbs as they prepare for a final showdown The plan is called undemocratic by Rep Smith of Virginia who sits on the Rules panel and says it would put control in a majority of the House
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Truman
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Congress
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D-Ii
GOP
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Sabath
Rep
Marlin
R-Mass
Rayburn
D-Tex
Rules Committee
Howard W. Simith
D. Va
Warn Revelers Driving Tonight In Boroughs
Authorities warn drivers celebrating New Year to keep vehicles off the road. Police will patrol boroughs tonight watching for weaving or erratic driving and will enforce sobriety and safety rules at checkpoints and in clubs and bars.
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Eeven
Jack Benny Tax Hit For $3 Million Move
Washington reports Uncle Sam may collect about $2.08 million in income tax on the money Benny earns for switching his programs from NBC to CBS. Sources say trade figures place the total involved at around $4 million, with a potential $3.08 million income tax payment. Benny’s lawyer calls the tax news unsurprising.
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Uncle Sam
Jack Benny
Benny
Bureau of Internal Revenue
NBC
CBS
Dems Attack Good T H Report
Democratic foes of the Taft Hartley Act attacked a congressional report praising the law saying it is working well The Republican controlled Senate and House watchdog committee studied the act and proposed changes including a pledge by both management and union leaders to swear they are not Communists The majority report was approved by seven Republicans and two Democrats.
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Washington
Senate
Crime Free Here Since Yesterday
A garbled police report notes a period of accidents in Indiana Borough and Indiana County, with sparse readable details. The fragment mentions state police data and a lingering question about past incident entries amid unclear names and locations.
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Dror Tocaand Rtate
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