Strikes Loom In Electric Plants Across Nation
Strikes in electric plants threaten a nationwide walkout affecting about 200000 CIO electrical workers from General Electric Westinghouse and General Motors divisions. Votes show strong backing for a $2 daily wage rise, with potential action after Jan 2. Union leaders project large layoffs and industry-wide disruption through multiple states and centers.
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Preeis
CIO
National Labor Revi Jations Board
CIQ
United Auto Workers
General Motory
CIC United Steel Workers Union
CIC United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
General Motors Company
Larry W. Anderson
Cleveland
la Grange
Ill
P. Reuther
UAW
Sant Willow Run
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Washington
Fall Of Large City In Tran Seen Imminent
Tehran reports the fall of Tabriz, the largest city in Tran's Azerbaijan northwestern province, to insurgent tribesmen. Provincial Governor Bayatt says he left Tabriz under pressure from movement leaders after the garrison was surrounded. Russian forces deny allowing entry to avoid bloodshed as fighting looms.
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Tehran
Kag Lnday
Tabriz
Azerbaijan
Bayatt
Zemian
Tverdar
Street Scene Hi-pay's-to-be-nice-to-your butcher
A garbled scene depicts a man with a large steak clenched between his teeth, a distressed rental spot in a keyway, and authorities or workers nearby as cars pass. The fragment hints at a chaotic street environment with references to Christmas and alcohol impacts, but specifics are unclear.
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Montrel
Hangman Collects From The Belsen Gang Hangman
Hamburg reports that Josef Kramer the Beast of Belsen and ten others of the Belsen gang were hanged at Hamelin by British hangman Pierrepont. Eleven condemned had been found guilty by a British military court for atrocities at Belsen and Auschwitz. Twelve other defendants received prison terms. Widespread witness passes allowed inmates to view the hangings under armed guard.
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Hamburg
Germany
Montgomery
Josef Kramer
Beast of Belsen
Irma Grese
Hamelin
Pierrepont
Lueneburg
Wesser
Royal Engineers
Marshal Montgomery
Bolaen
Gywiecim
Elizabeth Volkenrath
Heart
S.3
Gilite
Juana Borman
Franz Hoenzler
Victoron
Kramer
Belaen
Fritz Klein
Peter Weingartner
Karl Franell
Ansgar Pichen
Wranz Staffle
Wilhelm Dorr
First Jap War Criminals Face Murder Charges
The U S Eighth Army charged the first five Japanese with murder in their homeland for prison brutalities against Allied nationals. An American military commission will meet in Yokohama on Monday to arraign defendants among about 300 war crimes, while Tojo and other leaders remained without dates. China plans repatriation of Germans and Austrians in Shanghai with scrutiny from foreign affairs and interior ministries. In Batavia British forces bolster Java units to restore order as Dutch reject Indonesian talks on independence to be referred to the UN.
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U. S. Eighth Army
Yokohama
Hideki Tojo
China
Shanghai
Foreign Affairs and Interior
Batavia
Sixth Airborne Division
Maputo
United Nations Organization
Patton’s Condition Reported Excellent In Medical Bulletin
Frankfurt Germany Gen George Patton’s condition listed as excellent in a morning medical bulletin. Temperature 99, pulse 64, respiration 24. The patient had a comfortable night, alert and cheerful. Scalp wounds are healing normally. Neurological status unchanged.
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Frankfurt
Germany
George 3. Patton
E Bond Sales Near Quota in Kingsport Report
E bond sales in Kingsport Thursday neared three quarter progress on a $400,000 quota. Individuals bought $8,588.75 worth, bringing total E bonds to $285,449.50. Corporate investors showed no purchases, while overall Kingsport totals for the Alive program reached $1,527,680.50 against a $1,500,000 quota.
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Kingsport
War Finance Committee
Signs Indicate Inflation Trouble Ahead
The administration signals inflation risks as it readies to restart wartime priority controls to boost housing and materials. President Truman seeks factfinding and cooling measures to avert labor strife while extending price controls beyond June and pausing removal of ceilings. The move shifts focus to real estate ceilings and residential building material priority.
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Washington
Signa
Truman
OPA
Congress
Mateanala
House Schedules Vote On Employment Bill Today
The House planned a late afternoon vote on a broad employment policy plan led by Rep. Dirksen. His substitute would create a 30 member National Inventory Commission to study all economic factors and advise the President, with a possible Saturday session to finish action.
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Washington
House
Rep
Dirksen
R-I
Bernard Baruch
Roosevelt
City Schools Open Christmas Holidays Across County Lines
Kingsport’s 4,457 students finish classes at 3 pm marking the start of a long Christmas break in 1946. City schools end term today and will not return until January while county schools remain in session until December 11, then take a 10 day holiday before resuming.
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Kingsport
Six Million Jews Said Slaughtered At Nuremberg Trial
German Secret Police estimates presented to the International Military Tribunal claim about six million European Jews were killed in the Nazi extermination campaign. An affidavit by Dr. Wilhelm Hoetl for Ernst Kaltenbrunner’s defense cites 4 million killed in camps and 2 million in other ways, with Eichmann and Himmler referenced for figures. War-time records also recount the Warsaw ghetto massacre in 1943, describing orders to destroy the Jewish residential area by fire across the city.
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Nurnberg
International Military Tribunal
Hitler
Wilhelm Hoetl
Ernst Kaltenbrunner
Russia
Gestapo
Heinrich Himmler
Eichman
Hoettl
Hichman
Warsaw Ghetto
Frank Walsh
New York City
U. S&s
Warsaw
OPA Appeals For Observance Of Coal Price Ceilings
The War Price and Rationing Board urges dealers and consumers to stick to coal ceiling prices amid overcharges and short-weighting reports. Ceiling prices apply to lump and other coal types with delivery within five miles. beyond that a 35 cent per ton surcharge applies. Also noted, the War Department plans to release over 340 million dollars of scarce civilian goods.
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McAmin
Germany May Become Outlet For U S Low-Grade Cotton
Germany may receive a portion of 4 to 2 5 million bales of U S low grade cotton held by the government. The plan aims to aid defeated Germany and supply needy Europe with cotton goods. Proposals include loans from the Export-Import Bank or CCC, UNRRA purchases, or payments in textiles. No decision yet as study continues by Secretary Anderson, an advisory committee, and the State Department.
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Washington
Germany
Europe
Reich
U. S
Anderson
Cormittee
State Department
Entire Legal Staff Of Joint Committee Resigns Bid
The Pearl Harbor inquiry faced a crisis as the entire legal staff asked to withdraw and Senator Barkley considered resigning as chairman. Chief counsel William D. Mitchell said at least 60 witnesses remain, delaying closure beyond January. Democratic and Republican members toasted over no immediate plan while staff offered to aid new counsel.
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
Senate House Probe Committee
Senator Barkley
D-Ky
William D. Mitchell
Mitchell
Barkley
Statts
Hin Cola’ Leagues
Committee
Senate
William D. Mitchel
Mitchel
Sea Pearl Harbor
Britain approves Bretton Woods pact for loan terms
London houses of Parliament ratified the Bretton Woods monetary stabilization pact as a condition for a 4.4 billion dollar loan from the United States. The bill passed without dissent in the Commons on its third reading, then moved to the Lords after swift approval. A sharp debate featured clashes between Labour and Conservative leaders led by Winston Churchill with abstentions from many Conservatives and strong remarks from Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin.
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House of Commons
Bretton Woods
United States
Britain
House of Lords
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Lords
Lehor
Winston Churchill
Forign
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
Churchill
Injuries Fatal To Matt Kimes In Texas Bank Robbery Case
Matt Kimes, 39, linked to a Texas bank robbery, died at 7 54 a m at Baptist State Hospital in Little Rock after a three month manhunt across four states. Authorities say he was struck down on a North Little Rock street by a poultry truck during the pursuit.
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Little Rock
Ark
Matti Lima
Ciklahomr Haaman
Texas
Baptist State Hospital
Kimes
Hosplin
Deet
Little Hock
Ares
Fire Kills Up To Fifteen In Glenwood Hotel Blaze
Police chief says possibly 10 to 15 bodies feared in the ruins of the Glenwood Hotel after a midnight fire that leveled the four story brick building. The front wall collapsed into Main Street as crews searched rubble at dawn for victims amid fears of spread to nearby structures.
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Cale
Charles Wells
Glenwood Hotel
Wells
Main Street
Coranne
P Hla
Charles McCarthy
Wishy
Foster Hoapilul
Na Ste
Ocean Test For Atomic Bomb Seen Likely In Pacific
Washington report says an ocean test of the atomic bomb is likely in the Pacific next spring. Preparations may take five months with target ships, precision instruments, and scientists to coordinate with Army and Navy. Logistics of moving the floating laboratory, securing the test area, and weather considerations add major challenges.
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Pacific
Washington
White House
Truman
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Navy
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Lsyg
Guicnes
Alsalarica
National
Senate Labor Group Ends Hearing On Bill
The Senate Labor Committee split over the labor disputes bill and will not resume hearings until after the new year. Chairman Murray said it is impossible to conclude hearings and move to action before Christmas. He noted 100 witnesses wish to testify on oil and other labor measures.
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Senate Labor Committee
Inga
True Iman
Murray
D-Mont
Senate
Congress
CIO
Philip Murray
Saider
House Labor Committee
Truman
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