Russia Seeks UN Oversight On Atom Controls
Russia aligned with Anglo American plans to place atomic energy controls before the United Nations and gain a voice in postwar Japan. The 11 day Moscow meeting of the Big Three re united wartime allies to tackle peace, with leaders Burmey Bevin and Molotov outlining joint stances. They urged a unified China under Chiang Kai shek, a provisional Korean government with five year independence, and broader posts for Romania Bulgaria while pursuing peace treaties with Italy Hungary and Finland. Several issues remain, including Korea and access to the Dardanelles and borders in Germany, plus a shared stance on Franco Spain.
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United States
Russia
Britain
China
Chiang Ai-Shek
Korea
Romania
Bulgaria
Italy
Hungary
Finland
Burmey
Bevin
Molotov
Ren
Salta
London
Upris
Tran
Dardanelles
Germany
Spain
Agreement Is Surprise To People In Japan
Tokyo reports a four power occupation council for Japan seen as a Russian victory in bargaining. General MacArthur studied the joint communiqué on an Allied control council but offered no immediate comment. Officials said no formal notice had reached Emperor Hirohito or the Japanese government, fueling concerns about his future status.
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Russell Brines
Tokyo
Japan
MacArthur
Foreign Office
Hirohito
Govern
Diplomats See Talks As Harmony Revival
London and Washington hailed Moscow talks as a revival of cooperation among big powers. Byrnes and Bevin urged patience and trust, noting the conference advanced world peace though many issues remain unsettled including Iran Germany and specific regional questions. Agreement centered on organization and procedure, with broader disputes to be addressed via diplomacy.
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Jonn A. Parrin
London
Moscow
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Ernest Bevin
Vyacheslav Molotov
Byrnes
Bevin
Germany
Dardanelles
Greece
Korea
Japan
E Bonds Sales Lag City Quota By War Finance Report
War Finance Committee reports show E bond sales far below the 400000 Victory Loan quota. Purchases Thursday reached 1706.25 dollars, boosting E bond total to 203809.50 and the average total to 5014.00. The liberty bond total is 41190560 below the city quota.
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War Finance Committee
Sldorok
Bomb cargo breaking loose aboard Thoreau off Azores
Liberty ship Thoreau from Naples to Maywood New Jersey reported 5000 tons of bombs breaking loose about 420 miles southwest of the Azores. Navy said the bombs, likely unused Italian area ordnance returning to a US depot, could not aid at once and one unidentified ship stood by.
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Henry D. Choreau
Naples
Italy
Capa May
N. J
Navy
Thoreau
Azores
United States
GM Quits Truman's Fact Talks Standoff Deepens
General Motors withdrew from President Truman’s fact finding hearings over the CIO Auto Workers wage demand. GM cited profits as a factor and accused the UAW of infringing on management prerogatives. UAW president Walter Reuther denounced the move as propaganda and said the board would proceed with evidence after a recess.
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Washington
General Motors’ Corporation
Truman
Wee
New York
Walter Gordon Merritt
General Motors
Cio-Auto Workers Union
Merritt Daily
Grst
Floyd C. Garrison
Garrizon
Garrison
Merritt
UAW
Walter P.reuther
Spay
Reuther
Allied Pact Is Viewed With Hope In China
Allied and Big Three plans meet in China and Chungking with optimism over Manchuria sovereignty and peace. Chiang Kai-shek studies Communist truce proposal as central government signals a reply. In Tokyo reactions mix caution and relief while Java and Indo China report cooperation and fighting.
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China
Government to reveal meat price ceiling plan
Washington reports a government plan to phase out meat subsidies by June 30, with an expected January 1 announcement on whether meat price ceilings will rise. Consumers may bear about 267 million of the 610 million subsidy shift while producers would face lower prices for meat animals.
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Washington
President Truman Leaves Independence for Washington
President Truman ended a three day Christmas visit with family and friends at his Independence Missouri home. He flew from Fairfax Airport directly to Washington after canceling a planned stop in St. Louis due to weather. The press plane was grounded by a 200 foot ceiling while the return flight proceeded with the President and accompanying travelers aboard.
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Truman
Washington
Independence
Fairfax Aiport
St. Louis
John W.pitnyder
Druss
James Pendergast
Mary
Army
Preas Plano
Contention Roosevelt Made No Secret War Plans
Senator Lucas charged the Pearl Harbor Committee found no prewar commitments by President Roosevelt to fight Japan. He cited testimony saying no definite pledge to Great Britain or others to enter war before Pearl Harbor. Republicans said they will hear more testimony before judging.
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Wack
Washington
Lucas
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
Japan
Great Britain
Ferguson
R-Mich
Rep
Gearhart
Calif
Churchill
Welles
United States
Azores
Street Scene Fails to Faze Women and Their Ladders
A quirky street scene shows women ignoring ladder blocks on the sidewalk while men pause to study the situation and maneuver around. An amateur stargazer struggles with a misfiring telescope as passing motorists glare into her field of vision. A part of the scene features a first- time archer practicing with Christress gilt pels.
Merle Oberon and husband visit Kingsport city scene
Hollywood star Merle Oberon and her cameraman husband Lucian Ballard stopped at the Kingsport Inn Friday morning. They admired the Broad Street Circle church area, calling it lovely. They planned to continue to Los Angeles after spending the night in Kingsport.
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Guen Merle Oberon
Hollywood
Camaeraman
Lucian Ballard
Kingsport Inn
Broad Street
Kingsport
Bette Davis
West Coast
Miss Choron
Kingaport Inn
Los Angeles
New York City
Silver Star Awarded Posthumously to Lt Peters
The Silver Star, the nations third highest award, is awarded posthumously to Lt Thomas L Peters son of Mr and Mrs R L Peters of 1294 Watauga Street for gallantry in action January 1945 near Gros Recherching France. Peters 22 a football star at Dobyns Barnett High School and Davidson College was killed three months later in Germany while with the Seventh Army.
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Tomray) Peters
R. L. Peters
Watauga Street
Kingsport
263Rd
Gros Recherching
France
Young Peters
Dobyns-Barnett High School
Davidson College
Seventh Army
Germany
Peters
Les Silver Star
Truman Speech Set For Jan 3 On National Radio
The White House announced a national radio speech by President Truman to air between 10 and 10 30 a m BST from the Oval Room of the White House. It will be a report on his program rather than the State of the Nation address to Congress, which may be delivered after January 14. It is not yet decided if Truman will deliver the message in person to Congress.
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Truman
White House
Independence
Charles G. Ross
Congress
Ross
Congressa
Mr. Truman
POW Tortures Testimony at Furushima War Crimes Trial
Witnesses testified at Furushima war crimes trial in Japan accusing camp commander Chotoro Furushima of brutalities in Palkuda Camp. Lt. MN. HB. Churchill of Toledo described Allied prisoners tortured and one starved to death. Proceedings held before the second U S military commission in Japan.
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Palkuda
Japan
Chotaro Furushima
HB. Churchill
Toledo
Ohio
U. S. Military Commission
Furushima
Mine Officials Deny Report That Some Bodies Are Found
Mine officials denied reports that bodies were found in Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Mine Number 4 near Pineville. Rescue teams, working over 30 hours underground, faced a 93rd fire as they pressed toward the explosion scene with fortunes uncertain and crews from surrounding counties arriving to relieve the exhausted searchers.
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Harry Thomas
Kentucky
Thomas
Daas
Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Company
Seo
UMW Editor Attacks Ky Inspection After Mine Disaster
United Mine Workers Journal editor K C Adams blasts Kentucky Mine Inspection Service as the nation’s poorest enforced, citing Pineville Kentucky Straight Creek Coal Co mine No 4 where about 31 miners are entombed. He says state inspectors lack power, and the Federal Bureau of Mines reports label the mine dangerous. Adams notes gas, wiring hazards, lack of drills, and company machinery ownership. He says victims may lack workers compensation and that the District and International Union will aid families.
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Kentucky
State Mine Inspection Service
K. C. Adams
United Mine Workers Journal
Adams
Kentucky Straight Creek
Federal Service
Adama
Pineville
Sisctra
International Union
Government aims cheaper clothing for 1946 demand
Washington reports CPA to again push inexpensive apparel for veterans and youth in 1946. For the first quarter 1946, 23 million yards of wool fabrics are allocated for garments, with 7.0 million pairs of trousers and 15 million coats planned. The full year target is 28 to 50 million suits, with 14 million at low or moderate prices. CPA chief Small calls the program essential to price stabilization.
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Washington
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
Ses
John D. Small
U S Faces Decision on Foreign Observers for Atomic Test
The United States weighs whether foreign observers may witness a forthcoming sea based atomic bomb test. Britain and Canada likely to be invited. Moscow talks left open the question of broader access. Historical parallels from 1923 and Mitchell era noted. Russia watches current events with growing naval awareness.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Canada
Army Air Corps
Sriv
William Mitchell
Cape Hatteras
Jessona
Henderson
Army
Home Town Care Planned For Vets
The Veterans Administration announced a plan allowing Michigan veterans with service connected disabilities to receive home town care from doctors of their choice at government expense. If successful in Michigan, the program may expand to other states and reduce pressure on VA hospitals. Eligible veterans may be treated in community hospitals within the statewide Michigan Medical Service network with standardized fees paid by the VA.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Michigan
Michigan State Medical Society
Itakind
Omar N. Bradley
Veterans Adinistrator
Michigan Medical Bervce
Challenger Flight Sets Speed Mark
The Challenger flight from Long Beach California to Honolulu set a non official trans Pacific speed record yesterday. The B 29 named Challenger completed the voyage in 8 hours 34 minutes 10 seconds despite headwinds as a crowd watched.
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Monullil
Jimmy Doouttle
Long Beach
Calif
Honolulu
Kurt Meyer Sentenced to Death by Canadian Court
Maj. Gen. Kurt Meyer, former SS commander, was found guilty on three of five charges and sentenced to be shot for the deaths of eight Canadian POWs. Convictions include inciting his troops to deny quarter and responsibility for killing 18 Canadian prisoners at his Ardennes headquarters Abbey.
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Germany
Kurt Meyner
Divigiang
Meyer
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Ardennes
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